Oh and, moreso than the 50/1.7, for near the same cost or a little more of the new Sony 50/1.8, you might be able to pick up a Minolta 50/1.4, at which point there is no comparison. These sell anywhere from $150-300.
Yeah, instead of the 50/1.4 I would get the cheap 50/1.8, and the cheap 35/1.8 or the 28mm 2.8, its possible you could get all 3 for near the price of the 50/1.4 50/1.8 $100 35/1.8 $190 28/2.8 $150 USED = $440 50/1.4 $350-450 new $200-300 used Something to think about =D 28/2.8 $150 50/1.8 $100 85/1.8 $300 ^ Would also be…
I would not recommend getting the 50/1.4G, it focuses slower than the older version and doesn't perform as good as the cheap 1.8 If you want a really good 50/1.4, I'd go with Sigma's version. Very sharp even wide open and the bokeh is creamy.
To explain this further: On a 50mm on a full frame for most people is handholdable at 1/50 of a second. On a crop body since it shows an 85ish field of view you need more like 1/80th. This means a 30mm needs 1/30 on ff or 1/50 on a crop.
The 50/1.8 is a good lens, although mine did fall apart after a year. However, it might be too long if it's going to be your only lens, because attaching it to a 20d would turn it an 80mm lens. Oh yeah, forget canon's 50/1.4 if you want a really good 1.4 lens. Check out Sigma's version, much sharper and the bokeh is creamy…
I also have the tamron 17-50 non VC version and it's really great for the price, sure the canon one is marginally better but I couldn't justified the price considering it's an EF-S. In my mind if I'm spending that much I would rather get an L lens. If 'IS' is important then there is the tamron 17-50 VC version for similar…
Yep if you are to replace that lens with the same range but for a better quality lens they all cost .... a lot of money :) I am just all in for the 50 mm 1.8 :)
You made the right choice :) I can guarantee you'll be picking up a wide lens, but enjoy the 50 (and treat it with care, those things fall apart pretty easily :P)
Just bought a Sigma 24mm 1.8 on eBay, to use alongside the 50. Gotta stop the spending a bit now, even though 300 seems like a decent price. Damn you EQ and your convincing advice!