Perfect for a newb | Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens

Awesome Lens, Awesome DOF | Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens

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	• Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens Canon Canon average customer review:based on 1144 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Great lens!

I haven't used the new lens a lot at this point but from what I have seen so far I am very happy with my purchase. I was excited to get this lens so I was happy that it arrived on the delivery date promised when ordered. Extremely pleased with the service and product that I received.

Perfect for a newb

I am new to DSLR and wanted a simple, high quality lens that didn't break my budget. I was very warey of getting a prime lens, but this thing had such great reviews that I went for it. I was not disappointed. I got used to moving around more since there is no zoom and it has forced me in some ways to better evaluate the composition of my photographs. This lens is a must have for a beginner.

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Awesome Lens, Awesome DOF

This is really a nice Lens. Feedback from other users really helped me to select this lens. its really crisp and sharp. and if you use it nicely you'll love this one.
Its light in weight too. Plus the DOF is Awesome @ 1.8 you can really popout the subject.

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Price to Quality Ratio is Unmatched

I was really excited to review this lens and tell the rest of the world about. Then I realized that 1000+ had the same idea already. I don't think I can say anything about this lens that has not already been said, but I hope I can add value to your search.

I'm relatively new to the DSLR arena, so I only own this lens and the Kit 18-55 that came with my T2i. Of the two, this one is my go to lens, and I only use the other one when I want to go wider than 50mm. At 80mm on my T2i's cropped sensor, this is my portrait lens.

This lens is so hard to pass up because of the price. After spending close to $1,000 on a camera, $99 is a drop in the bucket. Having only the kit lens as my other lens, I really like having a lens that can open up to f/1.8 for low light situations. Although, I should point out that the images can be really soft when it is that wide open. Funny enough, as I learn this lens, I try to stay away from 1.8 if I can, preferring to stay around f/2.8 or f/2.2 when I want a shallow depth of field.

This lens does have some auto focus issues sometimes, mostly in low light (ironic, considering f/1.8 is perfect for low light). You'll keep getting the can't focus beep as it hunts for the focus point. It is so bad that until I got use to it, I started to think something was wrong with the lens or my camera. The other times it can give you focusing issues is when you are doing close ups (i.e. macros). It's nearest distance to focus is .45 meters or 1.5 feet. It will definitely let you know when you are too close.

I have noticed some ghosting effects on some pictures of my son. He is an active 6 month old, so this is mainly due to his movements in a low light situation. I also hate flash and try to get away with ISO 800 or less in an indoor situation. I'll bump up the ISO to see if that solves the ghosting.

As a walk around lens I love the pictures made with this lens. They are sharp and the color is very accurate. Given the two issues I pointed out, you would think I would not give it Four Stars. However, the price gives it the extra star. Advance amateurs like me will be quite happy with this lens.

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The nifty-fifty is a must have

Many consider the Canon "Nifty-Fifty" a trash lens because of the plastic construction, and yes, it is cheaply made, but the picture quality and the value of this lens is outstanding. I have been an avid photographer for years and this is my first prime lens, and I am thrilled with it. I was holding out to buy the 50mm F1.4 at 3 1/2 times the price, then decided I would buy 50mm F1.8 to see what a diffence that aperture would make. I'm sold I'll keep the nifty until I wear it out, then buy the F1.4, or 1.2 if I can afford it. If you have never used a fast lens, this is a great introduction and well worth the small price.

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This is considered the standard lens for use with Canon SLR cameras