what makes this lense better (more expensive than the 50 mm f1.8?
1579845
In my opinion, It seems to make sharper images.. The bokeh is beautiful and also seems to be one of the top picks for portrait photographers... It happens to be my favorite!
1579846
The depth of quality!!!! With accurate camera settings, you will be able to zoom in on (crop/enlarge) any photo and get the clearest details (the tiny hairs on a newborn's nose, each freckle on a grandchild, etc). It has great optics for relatively low price compared to the 50 mm f1.4 USM. It is a great lens that offers little to no lateral chromatic aberration (distortion of focus on all colors). I find my photos are crisp and clean each time! Another great reason for this lens, is in low light situations the aperture can be opened very wide to let in much more light while keeping your shutter speed higher. The depth of quality!!!! With accurate camera settings, you will be able to zoom in on (crop/enlarge) any photo and get the clearest details (the tiny hairs on a newborn's nose, each freckle on a grandchild, etc). It has great optics for relatively low price compared to the 50 mm f1.4 USM. It is a great lens that offers little to no lateral chromatic aberration (distortion of focus on all colors). I find my photos are crisp and clean each time! Another great reason for this lens, is in low light situations the aperture can be opened very wide to let in much more light while keeping your... » Read More The depth of quality!!!! With accurate camera settings, you will be able to zoom in on (crop/enlarge) any photo and get the clearest details (the tiny hairs on a newborn's nose, each freckle on a grandchild, etc). It has great optics for relatively low price compared to the 50 mm f1.4 USM. It is a great lens that offers little to no lateral chromatic aberration (distortion of focus on all colors). I find my photos are crisp and clean each time! Another great reason for this lens, is in low light situations the aperture can be opened very wide to let in much more light while keeping your shutter speed higher. « Show Less
1579847
I have both and the 85mm has a much better build quality, longer focal length, and more robust colors and image quality is significantly better. I rarely use my 50mm anymore. I keep it because of its low price and the resale value isn't worth it.
1579848
Tengo ambos, igualmente. Fue para mi un acierto el adquirirlo. La calidad supera al precio, que no es obseno. Recomiendo a todo el que este interesado, realmente, en la fotografía a buscar los lentes EF, nada de S, y de la mayor luminosidad que su bolsillo le permita.I have both, equally. It was for me a success the purchase. The quality exceeds the price, which is not obscene. I recommend to anyone who is interested, really, in the picture to find EF lenses, none of S, and the more light that your pocket allows. (traducido en Google translate)
1262995
The nifty fifty (50mm f1.8) will do the same at 100 bucks :) However, you will constrained to shoot with it in tighter/smaller spaces due to longer focal length.
382374
I have both lenses and they are both pretty good. I probably like the 50mm a bit more than the 35mm. The real question for you to answer is what will I be my primary use for the lens ? Remember, we're shooting with a crop-sensor camera, so the lenses convert from a 35mm to a 52mm, and the 50mm converts to a 75mm lens. My recommendation for General Purpose Shooting would be to go with the 50mm ! A great bang for the buck and terrific bokeh !
916482
I personally think that he'd benefit more from purchasing the nifty fifty (50mm f1.8) to cover that range, and then also buy the 100mm f2.8. Honestly there is not a huge difference in terms of image quality between the 50mm f1.8 and the f1.4. The f1.8 does have trouble focusing in dark conditions, but for the price (and for a beginner) it is a great option and it leaves your budget open to get another lens.
1333592
Probably a 50 mm would work better for the job, but this macro lens works beautiful on both worlds. And it's reasonably economically
543322
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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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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Can't believe nobody took this on yet. I don't have all of these lenses below, but This list should get you started. FA 50mm 1.4 All purpose, fast, handy lens of good quality and respectable optical performance without paying too much: FA Limited 77mm f/1.8 Possibly a bit longer in the focal length than you would want permanently attached, but this is regarded as one of the best in-production lenses for the platform. FA* (Star) 85mm f/1.4 Impossible to find for a reasonable price anywhere, but this is also widely regarded as one of the best lenses ever made for the platform. FA Limited 43mm f/1.9 Hard to find for a reasonable price, a lot of folks swear by these lenses in the same vein as the 77mm. Not-so-much-sleeper primes include the FA 40mm and 70mm limited pancake lenses. They stop down to f/2.8 and have fast a/f and good image quality. If I were on a budget, it'd be between the 40mm and the 50mm. The 77mm is an eventual acquisition you pick up after some time.
1163546
I have both lenses and while at first glance you may not notice the difference too much, if you spend some time comparing side by side and zooming in you'll notice the 50mm gives all round better results in crispness, colour and clarity.The 18-55mm is a decent lens for a kit lens and I still make use of it but I do side more with the 50mm when the situation calls for it, like street photography.
2072503
True enough but the 35mm f2 is getting pretty hard to find and the 50mm f1.8 is a real bargain for the image quality at only $80.
735069
It definitely has a far superior build quality. I feel more confident with it on my camera. I have taken quite a few shots wide open at 2.8 and have been very pleased. The focusing motor is also a lot quieter than the nifty fifty. I would like the extra stops but i feel i picked the right starter prime lens and plan on a 30 mm sigma 1.4 in the future. (my brother owns the 50 1.8 and this is what i base my opinions on as I have shot some with his lens on my camera.)
735070
As far as build quality goes the 40 beats it without question, also a lot smaller. The 50 on the other hand does have a larger aperture for more blurred backgrounds and better in low light. They are both very sharp. I do perfer the auto focus on the 40 over the 50. If you want to save 100$ go with the 50. You won't be let down with either lenses. I own both
2078482
I'm no pro, but I'd say way better image quality for the same or less effort. It's a fact, you can put on the exact same lenses and get better pictures with a FF.
2054212
The 85mm is more zoomed in than the 50. You may want to look into getting a 35mm lens.
1041296
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.
101688
If you're looking for good quality and use a canon the 50mm f1.8 is a great and cheap lens. If you're looking for a macro lens I use the canon macro lens EF.S 60mm. I liked it better then the sigma macro lens.
1901982
Soccer Hoolian nailed it, get both. The 50mm is irreplacable and I adore my 1.8, it's just louder and more plastic-feeling than the 1.4