bought the Canon 50mm f/1.4 and sold my Canon 50mm f/1.8. The 1.4 is superior to the 1.8 in all respects. It looks more valuable and stable, the autofocus is faster and I would also describe the image performance as a bit better (although the f/1.8 is already very good here). I use the 1.4 on my Canon 5D MKII and am very satisfied. I've also been filming with my DSLR for a while now. The 50mm 1.4 is predestined for this. The blurred effect of a large aperture works particularly well in films (see video). Filming at portrait distance looks amazing. There is an exciting effect when you film people like this. Even in dark environments, the lens still lets enough light through when filming (due to the large aperture). - Ideal travel size and weight - Hardly any weight on the DSLR - In dark scenes, it still creates good pictures where other lenses have long since only delivered rejects - Faster and quieter autofocus - No stabilizer; In my opinion, you don't need it for photography either. It would be helpful when filming - super lens for DSLR filming (although the films usually have to be stabilized later with suitable means if you don't film on a tripod right away) Note: many people are surprised when they take photos with an aperture of 1.4 and then get annoyed about the lack of sharpness. Due to the design and the laws of optics, that's the way it is. You should know that. But of course the lens is also very good if you stop down a bit and then work with f/2.8. More expensive L lenses are certainly better in terms of sharpness, even at f/1.4. But in between there are no worlds but a lot of money. *** Conclusion *** A must-have lens in my collection. Great for both photography and filming. Clear purchase recommendation.

I've been using the EF 50mm 1.4 USM on my 60D for a few days and I'm absolutely delighted with the performance, although I have to say that it takes some getting used to and practice to set the focus range the way you want it, depending on the aperture imagines. There really isn't a particularly large tolerance range. But if the focus is in the right place and all parameters are right, the results are absolutely outstanding. Even in difficult situations, the light intensity enables handheld shots with a very natural reproduction of the lighting mood. The release of motifs and the resulting bokeh always inspire me anew. The nice thing about fixed focal lengths in general is the fact that you have to position yourself according to your subject (you can't zoom after all) and thus give your creativity new freedom. And if a lens reproduces the selected subject with such color fidelity and sharpness as the Canon 50mm 1.4 does, then you will be rewarded accordingly for your efforts. For me, the purchase of this lens is a clear enrichment and an incentive for my own creativity. Clear purchase recommendation!

Since my English is better, please excuse not writing in German. Situation: I bought a new 60D body, needed a lens to learn and grow with. This lens was my one and only lens and I have only on board flash light. How I feel: This is the best lens for me even tho I just bought a new 28-135 USM IS from Canon. It is quite, quick and light. It makes really great photo with soft backgrounds. I can point to where I want and take pictures with ease. Why Canon: The winner is Canon, because the price is very good compare to other lens companies. It is light and fast, it is also a very bright and sharp lens. Why 50mm: It is a lot of work to learn how to use the computer and the rest of the setting. Like me who is a beginner with DSLR needed something simple. 50mm is a standard for full frame and with 60D it acts as a 80mm. Which is good for almost everything except indoor close range. It works great with photo merge in photoshop. It works great with point and shoot. Why F/1.4: As mentioned before, I only have on board flash. I am not saying it is bad, because there are so much to learn about how to use a flash. However, I do like my photos better without flash. In which, F/1.4 allows a lots of light in, this means brighter photo with quicker shutter speed or lower ISO. Everything above F2.8 is sharp. I love photos with soft background and this lens is the best :) Why USM: Quick, quite! I don't think I have to say more. Yes it is very tight on small room, but hey, this is what we know before. 80mm is technically 1.6x zoom. However, we can learn to life with it. If you are beginner like me, you will still have a small old camera to get wider angel, if you are a getting comfortable with DSLR, you will have a second set of lens. So I think this is a must to have :)

Very few photos were the way I wanted them, the tip of the nose was sharp in a portrait and the eyes were already blurred... You have to learn how to use this lens, just screw it on, set an aperture of 1.4 and hope that all picture situations without flash to master - that's not possible, how should it be? Due to the large aperture, the focus area is extremely small, especially in the near field, where a few millimeters are decisive. In the meantime I can handle the lens very well and it does exactly what I want. I find the possibilities for the crops almost limitless, depending on the requirement I can decide exactly which depth range should be sharp and where I use blur. The increase would probably only be 1.2 L - I'm still considering that at the moment, but the associated costs are not insignificant. I have an almost unreserved recommendation for this lens, but a prerequisite for using this lens and achieving results that satisfy the photographer is a certain willingness to learn.

Good morning dear photo friends! I bought this lens yesterday, the Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM. I previously owned the f1.8 version of Canon's 50mm siblings and was actually very happy with it. Since I like to be hired as a photographer at family celebrations (my work is appreciated), it was only a matter of time (and money *grin*) before I would buy you a higher-quality version. Reasons for the change: - USM ensures better focusing in low light >>>> the f1.8 was happy to pump back and forth for a few seconds, snapshots were not possible - 8 instead of 5 aperture blades >>>> a lot nicer bokeh, after all I don't always want to have to take pictures with an open aperture so that the "balls" are round - haptic >>>> it's still plastic, but it feels much better! - constant intervention in the focusing possible >>>> the f1.8 could easily have been killed with it :S and if someone else had the camera in their hands *oh oh* - light intensity >>>> rather a nice-to- have I found the bokeh and USM autofocus to be the most important and both work perfectly and make me happy. :) Clear purchase recommendation!

Hello, I have had this lens for about three months now and use it on my 500D. The lens is of high quality, has a metal bayonet and an ultrasonic motor. The haptic is pleasant. A geli is not included. But you know that from Canon. The focal length is ideal for portraits. But I like to use them as "always on". But let's get to the recording qualities: The AF is accurate. The USM works very precisely. Waste occurs rarely or very little. With an aperture of 1.4, it becomes difficult to always get sharp images due to the narrow focus range. But with a little practice it works great. If you fade out a little, you get a very good picture quality. Even my Tamron 17-50mm, which I still think very highly of, couldn't deliver such shots. I had the 50mm 1.8 for half a year beforehand, which I wasn't happy with. The 1.4 is worlds superior to this lens not only in terms of feel and optics, but also in terms of recording quality. The light intensity of this lens makes it possible to continue taking pictures when other lenses are already buckling. Negatives: Geli is missing! Otherwise, I really can't name any negative points.

bought the 1.4 because I wanted to see the difference to my existing 1.8 in the original (me EOS 500D). And it's a huge difference. My 1.4 is already extremely sharp with an open aperture, especially where you set the AF point. The 1.8 had to be adjusted to about aperture 2.8 so that there were reasonably good pictures at all (.. maybe I got a Monday lens). At 1.8 only the center was sharp, no matter where the AF point was! The 1.4 is also extremely well made, has a metal bayonet connection, the focus ring is rubberized and has a fast USM. The only downside is that the tube extends when you focus and it shouldn't take any bumps if possible, but neither should any other lens. That's why I only use it with a lens hood, whether it's for transport or anywhere else! There is not much difference in image quality. If you have the 1.8 and are happy with it, you don't need the bigger brother. I was only able to test the quality in the middle, but if the images are not next to each other, you don't notice a difference (.. with an open aperture).

The standard lens (at least with KB 35mm/full format, a little longer with APS-C sensors), it presents itself small and fine. And with 1:1.4 the cheapest 'light giant'. 50 mm are essentially suitable for landscape torso or portrait format for full-body shots. It is not quite as suitable for close-up facial portraits, as it leads to slight visible distortions. However, the greater the distance to the subject, the less noticeable this is. But don't get bogged down by that, generations before zoom (vario lenses) came out with 50mm photographed everything; and it's still the default. With a fixed focal length, however, you are forced to deal a little more with the subject and to compose the image a little more intensively. Since you can't just zoom in, you have to move a bit to get the subject in the viewfinder. Fixed focal lengths are unbeatable in terms of light intensity, but this light intensity cannot be used with every subject. In principle, prime lenses are weaker in terms of resolution, sharpness and chromatic aberrations at their widest aperture (f/1.4). Therefore, if you want absolute quality, you should stop down. And the lens is really good from f/4 and it peaks at f/5.6. The edges do not increase as much as the center and the extended center, but unless your main motif is on the edge, this is absolutely justifiable and usually not even recognizable. However, chromatic aberrations can only be minimally reduced by stopping down. But the 50's is relatively uncritical here. In contrast, in situations with little light, the open aperture of 1:1.4 can be used, since resolution, contrast and chromatic aberration do not appear so seriously in such ambient light. It has a metal mount (unlike the 1.8 II version which uses plastic, the new 50mm f/1.8 STM has a metal mount again) and eight aperture blades (important for nice round shapes in bokeh). Micro USM (no ring USM that would be even faster) with FTM (full time manual, you can set it manually at any time), which in itself is not common and, to my knowledge, it is the only one in this form. That means e.g. B. In contrast to all other USM and STM motors, it is minimally louder and minimally slower. Still a "light giant" with a speed of f:1.4. When focusing, the inner "tube" extends up to 9mm, I don't find that a problem, especially when the lens hood is on it. Fortunately, the front lens does not rotate (this means that polarizing filters can be used without hindrance, even with a lens hood, as this is wide enough to rotate the filter with your index finger) and the lens hood also remains in place. As usual, the ES-71II lens hood has to be purchased separately since it is not an L lens. If necessary, a quiver LHP-C10, and another ES-C9 leather pouch which is more like a quiver or a leather pouch of the newer type LP1014 can be used. But it's worth it, the lens hood ES-71II is extremely stable and has taken note of the impact I've already had on concrete without complaint. You won't find a better quality system for the Canon system in this price range. The 50mm 1.2, which is only about 1/3 aperture stronger, is almost four times as expensive and only conditionally better, but it has considerable chromatic aberration, is very blurry in the edge area and even stopped down, it does not reach the level of the 1.4' first However, it is an L lens and therefore completely different in terms of manufacturing quality, dust and splash-proof, etc. But for the price! It's fun for me to just go out with a lens and see what's coming up and then just deal with the composition. For portraits with a beautiful bokeh, aperture 1.4 is the best anyway.

This lens really is a dream!!! I take photos "only" as a hobby, but at a very high level. I'm actually only active in portrait/fashion photography and this lens is perfect for that. Since I'm a prime lens fan anyway and already own Canon's "yogurt cup" (the 50mm 1.8) and the 85mm 1.8, it was only a matter of time before I switched to this lens. The difference between the 1.8 and the 1.4 is still enormous, especially for people who, like me, always take pictures with a very wide aperture (actually never over aperture 2.0). The bokeh is an absolute dream and the focusing (manual and automatic with focus points) is great. The processing of the lens is very high quality (especially in comparison to the 1.8) and it feels good in the hand. The sharpness, even at aperture 1.4, is impressive every time!!! So for anyone who is a portrait and bokeh fan, this lens is a must! Thanks to the light sensitivity, you can take great photos even in poor lighting conditions. However, I recommend it more for intermediate/intermediate users who have heard of bokeh, focus points and aperture. For those who are just entering the world of fixed focal lengths, the 50mm 1.8 is the right choice thanks to its price-performance ratio. Have fun with it!

When used with a full frame camera, the 50mm angle of view is considered comparable to what you see with your eye. In other words, if you pull the viewfinder away from your eye and then move it back, you see the scene at the same scale. This makes it ideal for creating a natural looking composition. However, you may find that you have to "zoom with your feet" when trying to photograph a large group. It's also ideal for street photography due to its small size, low profile and the fact that it looks far less imposing than a heavy zoom lens. While not technically a macro lens, as the minimum focal length is 18 inches, you can still get some very nice close-up shots. Aside from the angle of view, however, the most commendable quality is the super-bright f/1.4 aperture. This thing sees in the dark! I hate using flash when shooting people indoors and the f1.4 allows you to shoot in natural room light, especially when paired with my Canon 5D Mark III which has excellent high ISO performance. You also get beautiful soft bokeh at F1.4, which allows you to completely isolate your point of focus, leaving the background nicely blurred. Check out the image I uploaded for another great bokeh effect you can get with a 50mm wide angle shot at f1.4.