50mm 1.8

Isar

Hi. I just got enough money for the canon 50mm 1.8, does anyone know if its a good buy? I need a new lens, as the one I have takes blurred photos, havent been able to take photos in a while because of that...it blows, but please give me som advice on a cheap lens that I might be interested in... Thanks guys.

MagicMarker

For the price it's the best possible lens you could buy.

Zascar

It's brilliant. Get it on ebay from a hong kong seller for way cheaper.

I'm sure some people will put up a few of their shots taken with theirs, loads of people have it cause its cheap and excellent

Covey

Ditto the above.

However, no lens, unless broken (or deliberate) takes blurred photos if operated correctly.

Maybe fix that condundrum first before purchasing.

DeVore

It takes pics like this




I have had a great deal of fun with it!! You'll love it.

DeV.

Dragan

Isar wrote: »

Hi. I just got enough money for the canon 50mm 1.8, does anyone know if its a good buy? I need a new lens, as the one I have takes blurred photos, havent been able to take photos in a while because of that...it blows, but please give me som advice on a cheap lens that I might be interested in... Thanks guys.

I recently got it and it's hasn't really been off my camera. It's just a fantastic piece of kit for the money.

Sleepy

Same as Dragan, the 50mm 1.8 has barely been off my camera since I got it. Stunning portrait lens on a crop body for money that's relatively peanuts. The build quality feels a bit cheap but the optics are great and from my limited knowledge, build quality of the body isn't nearly so important when you're using a prime lens.

Isar

Thanks guys. The reason why the lens I have take blurry shots, is because it got knocked of something. And it costs the same to get it fixed as it costs to buy a new one almost.. So yeah, I think the 50mm 1.8 will be fun... I have a canon 50 D btw. I'd love to see more shots taken with the 50mm 1.8.. I'm also planning on bying a Kingston Cf 16gb elite pros memory card. Does anyone know if thats any good with the cam that I have?

Sleepy

Search the forum, there's been a few threads of photos taken by the 50mm 1.8 at this stage. Main reason I bought one tbh. Well, those pics and the knowledge that it'd help me get shots like this:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=59131244&postcount=685

Covey

The card is grand, depending on what you shoot. It's just a piece of hardware really.

They are not fast, so if you shoot sports, nature etc and want 20 frames in 5 seconds written to the card, maybe not for you. Otherwise, good card, but horses for ski slopes

ThOnda

Nifty fifty, what a beauty! Yes, it is a beauty and very versatile. I think it is worth every penny.

Ricky91t

This lens is excellent it's photos are super sharp and a great lens,I'm on my second cause the dog kicked the first onto the floor!But still i love it


Two shots from it

And welcome back to the forum

kjt

I bought mine this week but haven't got a chance to use it of yet. I got it for £64 + £10(p&p) and delivered within 3days (~€85). 1year warrantee, not just some dodgy one that fell off the back of a truck haha

If you want to know where I got it just pm me

Doctor Tunes

I'm upgrading to the 1.4 this week so am getting rid of my old 1.8 if you're interested.

m83

How much doc?

Ricky91t

I'd either go over to adverts or pm eachother about selling stuff...The mods don't gear being sold in threads.

countryjimbo

Isar wrote: »

I'm also planning on bying a Kingston Cf 16gb elite pros memory card. Does anyone know if thats any good with the cam that I have?

Check out this site for 50D memory card comparsions.

Zascar

Really nice photo Dev, I must get out an experiment with mine a little more...

Here's a few of mine:

Fajitas!

Zas, first and second there are fakking excellent!

TheNorthBank

I'm getting one in London next weekend, can't wait now after seeing some of those shots.
£81 in this shop (near my hotel too) seems to be a good deal. http://www.microglobe.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?pName=canon-50mm-f18-ef-mark-ii-standard-auto-focus-lens

RichyX

Isar wrote: »

Hi. I just got enough money for the canon 50mm 1.8, does anyone know if its a good buy? I need a new lens, as the one I have takes blurred photos, havent been able to take photos in a while because of that...it blows, but please give me som advice on a cheap lens that I might be interested in... Thanks guys.

Is the lens you have definitely the problem?
"Blurred photos" could mean you haven't got the camera setup properly for that particular shot.

Pigwidgeon

there's a whole thread here that has loads of photos taken with the 50.