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Lenses

  • 19-02-2008 9:11am
    #1
    jackdaw
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,788 ✭✭✭


    Hi
    I think someone recommended the Canon EF IS 17-85mm USM lens ?

    is this a good replacement for the 18-55 kit lens ? (for EOS 400D)

    Also can someone recommend a good "nifty fifty" lens , I see some are about
    €100 others €800 ... yet they all "seem" to have a similiar f setting, maybe its the glass quality ..


Comments

  • #2
    the_manchine
    Closed Accounts Posts: 49 ✭the_manchine


    jackdaw wrote: »
    Also can someone recommend a good "nifty fifty" lens , I see some are about
    €100 others €800 ... yet they all "seem" to have a similiar f setting, maybe its the glass quality ..

    I'd guess it's the difference between the f1.8 and f1.4.
    The f1.8 is a class little lens :)


  • #3
    Paulw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,381 ✭✭✭✭Paulw


    the_manchine wrote: »
    I'd guess it's the difference between the f1.8 and f1.4.
    The f1.8 is a class little lens :)

    Sineadw's comments on these lenses.


  • #4
    jackdaw
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,788 ✭✭✭jackdaw


    the_manchine wrote: »
    I'd guess it's the difference between the f1.8 and f1.4.
    The f1.8 is a class little lens :)

    so you would recommend the 50mm f1.8 EF Mk2 ?

    its only £79 on ffordes.com

    why is the 1.4 so much more expensive ? does that 0.4 make all that difference ?


  • #5
    Paulw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,381 ✭✭✭✭Paulw


    The f/1.4 lens is quite different in structure. It has a better USM motor, quicker to focus, sharper lens, better build quality, and the .4 difference is certainly there for low light.


  • #6
    melekalikimaka
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 10,686 Mod ✭✭✭✭melekalikimaka


    Paulw wrote: »
    The f/1.4 lens is quite different in structure. It has a better USM motor, quicker to focus, sharper lens, better build quality, and the .4 difference is certainly there for low light.

    i wouldnt say quicker focus... tried one and it struggled to focus compared to 1.8...tho it was at 1.4 in low light


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  • #7
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,930 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    79£ is a bit expensive for it.. you can get one far cheaper inc. delivery on ebay.

    like said, the f/1.4 is competly differently built..

    and then the f/1.2 L, well thats firstly 'L' glass.. so its gonna be pricy from the start.


  • #8
    Paulw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,381 ✭✭✭✭Paulw


    melekalikimaka wrote: »
    i wouldnt say quicker focus... tried one and it struggled to focus compared to 1.8...tho it was at 1.4 in low light

    I guess it would depend on the camera body too.


  • #9
    Biro
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    I've used them both on my 350d, and own the 1.4. The 1.4 is a good bit better in quality, even if using both at 1.8. Also is quicker and quieter to focus with the USM. It's definately a better lens, but I don't think it's really worth the price difference. It's around 3 times the price, but is probably only worth twice the amount.
    Your other option is to go for a 50mm Macro lens.


  • #10
    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,536 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    Got the 50mm 1.8 off of digitalrev's ebay store the other week with delivery included for 69e,


  • #11
    jackdaw
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,788 ✭✭✭jackdaw


    OK thanks people,
    what about the Canon EF IS 17-85mm USM lens ?

    IS this the one people recommended ?


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