what is the difference between the 50mm 1.4 and the 50mm 1.8?
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Truthfully I think the 50mm 1.4 lens is better made and the resulting picture quality is great. I think it is definitely worth it to spend the extra cash to purchase the lens.
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50mm f1.4 features Ultra Sonic Motor (USM) which make the lens to focus much faster, quieter and accurate. I have both the 50mm 1.4 and 1.8, and the 1.8 has been kept inside my dry box for a long time after I upgraded to the 1.4. As others said, the f1.4 uses better glass which gives better optic quality, metal EF mounting which is more durable.
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The 1.4 has a wider aperture to allow in more light. The 1.4 allows you to take indoor photos with no flash in many instances where the 1.8 would not. A wider aperture also has implications for depth of field, making it easier to blur the background on portraits but also making it easier to have one or more of your subjects out of focus when taking shots of multiple people/items. For more information I recommend the digital photography review site www.dpreview.com.
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f 1.4. You can take photos in lower light than the 1.8. Just an FYI, if I had to do it again, I would have bought a 35 mm 1.4 instead of the 50 mm.
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The number denotes the aperture. F1.4 will allow for more light to enter the lens. Which means better low light, but also a smaller depth of field. (Area/field that is in focus) this can be good or bad depends on how you use it. You could go for the 1.4 and leave the camera on auto until you grow accustom. However, I would recommend saving the $150-200 and go for the 1.8 it wouldn't be that significant of a jump for the 1.4 that it would be worth the money at this point. If you have the money 1.4 is more professional but it could end up being more of a hindrance at the beginning. Mainly know what you will be shooting and see if you need it. The number denotes the aperture. F1.4 will allow for more light to enter the lens. Which means better low light, but also a smaller depth of field. (Area/field that is in focus) this can be good or bad depends on how you use it. You could go for the 1.4 and leave the camera on auto until you grow accustom. However, I would recommend saving the $150-200 and go for the 1.8 it wouldn't be that significant of a jump for the 1.4 that it would be worth the money at this point. If you have the money 1.4 is more professional but it could end up being more of a hindrance at the beginning. Mainly... » Read More The number denotes the aperture. F1.4 will allow for more light to enter the lens. Which means better low light, but also a smaller depth of field. (Area/field that is in focus) this can be good or bad depends on how you use it. You could go for the 1.4 and leave the camera on auto until you grow accustom. However, I would recommend saving the $150-200 and go for the 1.8 it wouldn't be that significant of a jump for the 1.4 that it would be worth the money at this point. If you have the money 1.4 is more professional but it could end up being more of a hindrance at the beginning. Mainly know what you will be shooting and see if you need it. « Show Less
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there is no big diffrence just the distances a 50mm would be more closer than the 35mm but both of them are great. thats it
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The filters are interchangeable for all cameras all you need to know is the lens thread size. It is on the front of the lens. They come in 77 67 55 58 and so on. common size for 50 mm prime 1.4 lens is 58 or 72 and 77.
575774
Well I think 1.8 is ultra fast (vs 4), so I would use it in a particular situation if I had that lens.
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I don't know that the image will be noticeably sharper. I also have the 50mm 1.8 and was very pleased with the results. I would have gotten a 35mm 1.8 (to save some money) if it was offered but it only came as 1.4. I use it on my D800 and love it!
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Hi, I'm a Nikon user. I'm not sure about Canon's 50 1.8 but this Sigma is better than Nikon's 50 1.8, 1.4D, and even 1.4G in terms of the overall better IQ, contrast, and creamy bokeh. The only problem is to get a "good copy" with accurate AF. Sigma is infamous for the QC for this last generation lenses.
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Comparable to Nikon's 50mm f/1.4? http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Standard-Medium-Telephoto-Cameras/dp/B00009XVCZ/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1336679058&sr=1-2
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Even better. The 1.4 is rock solid compared to the flimsy 1.8, and slightly faster. Ten times as expensive, but may be worth it. If you're still thinking of adding a new zoom to your arsenal, look at the 24-105L, as well. It's pretty much a coin toss, as far as IQ, with the 24-70L, but it adds IS. So, it's one stop slower, but it gains about 3 stops due to the IS, so it's actually better for low-light than the "faster" lens. And longer, too.
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Another option is getting the 50mm 1.8 for about a hundred bucks. Takes great shots and you can still buy the 28-135. I bought my 28-135 used and love having both lenses.
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It's very close in quality to its 1.4 counterpart. The L version has a very slight edge in contrast and sharpness. I opted for the 35mm f2 IS because the difference wasn't large enough for me to justify spending twice as much for the 1.4.Hope this helps!
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I have the DA 35/2.4. It is an amazing piece of glass for its price point. The 50/1.8 will give you tighter shots (better for portraits) with a better depth of field at f/1.8 (greater separation of your subject from the surrounding environment) and it will perform much better in low light situations thanks to the large aperture, leading to fewer noisy/blurry images.
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I use the 50mm f/1.4 for almost everything. Although it is harder to get objects from far away, it is amazing what you can get out of it. The shallow depth of field is just top notch.
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I have an 18-55mm lens so yes on that and not sure on the 50. Still learning a lot on this camera. Hope i helped though;)
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We carried both on our European honeymoon. The 50 mm f/1.8 lens is GREAT for portraits when you want to blur the background, but it is not good for landscapes or where you need to stand pretty close to the subject but want a normal field of view. We found that it was hard to just carry the 50 mm lens without having the 18-55 lens in back-up, but the pictures with the 50 mm lens are our favorites. If you really wanted to just carry one lens, you could probably get by with the 50 mm lens plus a camera phone.
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i have both, i prefer the image quiality of the 85 F1.4, the 50mm is a little bit overexposed.Both have similar construction quality and USM autofocus system, but after 4 year of normal use the barrel system of the autofocus mechanims in the 50mm got deformed and stop to work.
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I had a canon 50mm 1.8 and I wouldn't have bought a new one if my canon 1.8 didn't break. due to its cheap build quality and plastic treads it got stuck on my camera body and had to break it off. Anyways I thought of buying a better lens than canon 50 mm 1.8 this time atleast a better build. You can see my review about this lens at http://www.amazon.com/review/R26B2HYD7HEPS8/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN;=B0018ZDGAC&linkCode;=&nodeID;=&tag;=I did end up returning it due to inconsistent focus problem and bought a canon 50 mm 1.4. Canon has a much better and accurate auto focus hands down. I had a canon 50mm 1.8 and I wouldn't have bought a new one if my canon 1.8 didn't break. due to its cheap build quality and plastic treads it got stuck on my camera body and had to break it off. Anyways I thought of buying a better lens than canon 50 mm 1.8 this time atleast a better build. You can see my review about this lens at http://www.amazon.com/review/R26B2HYD7HEPS8/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN;=B0018ZDGAC&linkCode;=&nodeID;=&tag;=I did end up returning it due to inconsistent focus problem and bought a canon 50 mm 1.4. Canon has a much better and accurate auto focus hands... » Read More I had a canon 50mm 1.8 and I wouldn't have bought a new one if my canon 1.8 didn't break. due to its cheap build quality and plastic treads it got stuck on my camera body and had to break it off. Anyways I thought of buying a better lens than canon 50 mm 1.8 this time atleast a better build. You can see my review about this lens at http://www.amazon.com/review/R26B2HYD7HEPS8/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN;=B0018ZDGAC&linkCode;=&nodeID;=&tag;=I did end up returning it due to inconsistent focus problem and bought a canon 50 mm 1.4. Canon has a much better and accurate auto focus hands down. « Show Less
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Lighter weight. Better image. Works in a lot less light. The 50 is very inexpensive. I use the 85mm 1.8 quite a bit. Great lens, older metal version or newer plastic one.