CANON Ultrasonic EF 50mm f1.4 AF/MF

[Gina]

I have been given advice by some helpful members to look at buying the Canon 50mm f1.8 lens and have come across a CANON Ultrasonic EF 50mm f1.4 AF/MF. The seller states ... for film cameras only, not digital. Is this right?

The guy selling it doesn't know for sure so does anyone know if this lens could be for film SLR's only and whether this would be a better choice for me as my preference is portrait work if it could be used for a DSLR?

Any advice welcome.

Gina

[Ian]

Re: CANON Ultrasonic EF 50mm f1.4 AF/MF

I have been given advice by some helpful members to look at buying the Canon 50mm f1.8 lens and have come across a CANON Ultrasonic EF 50mm f1.4 AF/MF. The seller states ... for film cameras only, not digital. Is this right?

The guy selling it doesn't know for sure so does anyone know if this lens could be for film SLR's only and whether this would be a better choice for me as my preference is portrait work if it could be used for a DSLR?

Any advice welcome.

Gina

It should definitely work on all EOS DSLRs. If it's an early example, there is a possibility it won't be optimised for use with digital sensors, but all that means is that you will see more vignetting (corner shading) and resolution drop off in the corners than a more modern version.

The 1.8 is still probably the best value option if you want a 50.

The difference between 1.4 and 1.8 is 3/4 of a stop, but 1.8 is already very bright; 1 1/4 stops brighter than f/2.8.

Ian

[Ian]

Re: CANON Ultrasonic EF 50mm f1.4 AF/MF

In reference to the use of a 50mm lens as a portrait lens, on your current EOS (450D?) it's not bad as the field of view is equivalent to 80mm. The classic portrait lens focal length is 100mm in 135 format (full frame) terms. A 50 on a full frame camera, like the EOS-5D, which I know your are considering, is a bit too short to be ideal as a portrait lens.

Ian

[Gina]

Re: CANON Ultrasonic EF 50mm f1.4 AF/MF

Hi Ian,

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly.

I think it's going to be a while before I can afford a 5D so am going to plod on with my 400D until then. I will definitely consider your advice and let you know what I decide.

I wish I was rich!

[kennykodak]

Re: CANON Ultrasonic EF 50mm f1.4 AF/MF

Gina,
if the lens shown is being offered to you used with no defects and at a reasonable price, go for it. it will serve you well as a portrait lens on a small sensor camera and equally as well as a normal lens on a full frame sensor.
good glass.

[coupekid]

Re: CANON Ultrasonic EF 50mm f1.4 AF/MF

Hi Ian,

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly.

I think it's going to be a while before I can afford a 5D so am going to plod on with my 400D until then. I will definitely consider your advice and let you know what I decide.

I wish I was rich!

Gina,
Go for the 1.8 lense, at less that a ton it really is a steal.
I bought mine some time ago, and love it!

Its great for indoor shots, and playing with DoF is fun!





81 pounds on Amazon, and you may want to read the reviews

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[Ian]

Re: CANON Ultrasonic EF 50mm f1.4 AF/MF

Gina,
Go for the 1.8 lense, at less that a ton it really is a steal.
I bought mine some time ago, and love it!

Its great for indoor shots, and playing with DoF is fun!





81 pounds on Amazon, and you may want to read the reviews

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens: Amazon.co.uk: Your Store

[Gina]

Re: CANON Ultrasonic EF 50mm f1.4 AF/MF

Thanks everyone for your very good advice, i'll let you know what I spent my money on as soon as I get the new lens.