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Question: 50mm f/1.4 vs. 85mm f/1.8 I'm debating between the two lenses... the 85mm is a bit more expensive, I'm just wondering if anyone with some experience with both has any comments to make?
Document: I recently upgraded from a Rebel Xti to the Rebel T4i and am very, very happy with the upgrade. I sold my Xti along with it's "nifty 50" f/1.8 lens. I kept my other lenses and replaced the Canon f/1.8 II with this f/1.4 lens. I'd say that the cost difference between the two lenses is well worth it. The bokeh is smooth and creamy. This lens is fantastic and can make anyone look like a professional photographer!
I was debating bet f1.8 vs f1.4, I'm astonished, I picked the right one after all the reviews. I was impressed using thehd movie with my rebel t1i. Having 2 subjects while they were playing making one after the other blurry. Overall it was a good buy.
This lens takes beautiful photos. BUT I have had this lens for two years and the autofocus has needed repair twice: once for free by Canon, and once for $90 by Canon. The build quality is LOW. For the price, I suggest the 50mm f1.8 lens available for less than a hundred dollars. This is not my first repair of a Canon item; in my experience, Canon products work great when they are working, but they are not very durable and require frequent, expensive repairs.
So disappointed in this lens. I ordered this over the f1.8 because I wanted the "better" of the two lenses and didn't mind spending the extra money IF I got what all the great reviews were saying. After reading the reviews and the comments about the f1.8 getting stuck on some cameras, I chose this instead....with regret. The box was not sealed with any tape or anything so I'm not sure if I got someone else's return or what.
Title says it all. Brilliant when the focus hits. Too often, even on a recent body, it doesn't.I've owned two of these lenses, one from the late 1990s and one from 2011. Optically, there's little to complain about. Both copies are sharp in the center from f/1.4. From f/1.4 to f/1.8, there's a fair bit of halation, a gauzy low-contrast glow around objects.
Most photographers love the 50mm lenses made by Canon. And they generally are very good. I loved my f/1.8 model. And the reviews on this f/1.4 are generally very positive.My experience isn't quite as Utopian as many others', though. This lens isn't quite as sharp as I was hoping it would be. It doesn't focus quite as quickly as I was expecting it to.
I don't understand how it gathers so much light ... it is unusual. This is an excellent lens, but make sure it is a good match for the job at hand.P.S.If you are wondering about the other lenses I purchased. I love the EF 24-70mm f2.8L. Yes, it is expensive, but it focuses well in low-light situations and the colors are great.
This is the first lens I've purchased for my T1i and I don't regret it one bit!I was debating between the f/1.8 and the f/1.4 and figured this is the better investment as I am majoring in Photography and also have many family events with rowdy little cousins.
Save yourself the $250-$300 and buy the 1.8 instead of the 1.4. Buy the 85mm 1.8 or the 24-70mm 2.8 instead if you want a higher priced better lens. Adorama has a review of these two lenses also that is good reading. I do like the bokeh a little better on the 1.4 though.
I sold my 50mm f1.8 and purchased this as an upgrade. However, picture-wise, I see no difference but the price and the material of the lenses. It's heavy and seems to be more durable as opposed to the plastic/lightness of the 1.8. Honestly, I use my 85mm f 1.8 more than the 50mm f1.4. But that is my opinion and I am NOT a photographer. I just like taking pictures of friends and family.
Answer: The 50mm f/1.4 doesn't offer enough of an image quality boost over the 50mm f/1.8 to justify buying it. The 85mm f/1.8 offers faster ring type USM focusing, the 50mm f/1.8 does not. The 85mm f/1.8 has a rich and creamy bokeh that is as good or better than the 50mm f/1.4. While still being a great traditional portrait lens, the extra reach of the 85m f/1.8, makes it great for concerts, plays, and gymnasium sports. I like to say the 85mm f/1.8 is the lens that every parent should own (and anyone who wants to sell photos to parents too).