Canon 50mm f1.4/Sigma 50mm f1.4: If I chose the Canon, could anyone suggest what other accessories I need to purchase (filters, lens hood, etc.)?
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Sigma, 1) Like the build and larger glass, 2) Sharp!, 3) Great focus, 4) Delivers like a lens that should cost double than the price.
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I can definitely recommend the Lensmate converter. Like the previous poster mentioned, if you have 58mm filters, go with 58mm. Otherwise, the 52mm converter fits like it was part of the camera in the first place. There really isn't a difference between 52mm and 58mm when it comes to filters available.
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The one thing to worry about with the 50D is the crop sensor. Make sure any lens you buy will be compatible with a full frame Canon body (5d, 5dmk2, 1dsMk3, etc...). You don't want to invest in a bunch of lenses that you can't move over to full frame.
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amazon search "canon 50 mm lens" there are several models that you can choose
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I ended up going for the Sigma. So far I'm pretty happy with it; focus seems OK on my T1i, and the lens seems quite well put together. Not getting dinged extra for a bag and a lens hood is nice too.
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You must buy a 58mm lens cap because the original one only fits the 52mm lens that is on the Canon SX50. But, with the 58mm UV filter on there really isn't any good reason to place a lens cap over it. A major reason to have the UV lens is to protect the camera's lens and it does. I have had several cameras and never used the lens cap -- only a UV filter to protect the camera lens. Hope you enjoy thye great Canon SX50. It is amazing with its 50x magnification.
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I have the Canon 50mm 1.4. The Bokeh is not very good. not a good choice for macro. I'm now looking for a macro lens.
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Hello I want to Purchase the Canon 50D which I hear is a Very good Camera. but I want an extra lens i see one for under 300 but its an EF-S 55-250 can the EF-S fit the 50D's EF mount????
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Go to the Sigma Corporate website and scroll to the bottom to find Lens Hood http://www.sigmaphoto.com/shop/lens-hoods then you can find and purchase the right one for your lens.
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I have the Canon 50 f1.4, the Canon 100 f2.0, the Canon 135 f2.0L, and this lens. I recently sold my 24-105 f4L. I use primarily the sigma 35 art or the 135L, it depends on what I am shooting. I do love this lens though. It is sharp and fast.
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Check the Canon web site it is very specific about which lens and hood go together
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My Canon-mount version also came with a hood, and the lens-cap (72mm) was for that. With the hood removed, I tried filter adapter rings on the lens, and found that 55mm seemed to be what fit -- so a lens cap for the lens itself should be 55mm.
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Canon recently announced that a new 50mm f2 IS will be released. Also Sigma announced the complete renewed 50mm f1.4
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Thank you for the information.I have a 10-20mm and 18-55mm at hand. I decided to purchase 50D with a 28-135mm IS lens and 100-300mm. I will appreciate if you can share your suggestion.Thank you and best regards,GO
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I would recommend a 50mm lens that is faster. Say an F1.8 or so. F 3.5 is a bit slow for low light. You can ramp up the ISO sensitivity to compensate, but you increase noise too. The trade off so to speak.
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The 35mm f1.4 is amazing. The photos I gets are out of this world. I'm saving now for the 56mm f1.2. Prime lenses are pretty much all I work with.
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Upgrade the lens, b/c you can always use them WHEN you upgrade your camera. The 50mm f/1.8 is a good start, you may also thinking about a 85mm f/1.8 and/or the 35mm f/1.8 as options.