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What's the big deal with a EF50mm f/1.8 ll Lens? (genuine quesion)

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Old 20-03-2006, 6:36 PM   #1
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What's the big deal with a EF50mm f/1.8 ll Lens? (genuine quesion)

What's the big deal with a EF50mm f/1.8 ll Lens? From what I have read, it seems that this is a great lens for taking portraits whilst blurring the background. Is that so? And presumably it's no good for taking pictures of objects far away...? Is it just fixed to one length (ie no zoom etc).

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Old 20-03-2006, 6:43 PM   #2
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Fixed prime yes, good value for money, there's a ton of links just wack it into google

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Old 20-03-2006, 6:58 PM   #3
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What's the big deal with a EF50mm f/1.8 ll Lens? From what I have read, it seems that this is a great lens for taking portraits whilst blurring the background. Is that so? And presumably it's no good for taking pictures of objects far away...? Is it just fixed to one length (ie no zoom etc).

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Fixed 50mm = 80mm on a 350D, better in low light than the kit lens. Aproaches 'L' quality if you get a good one...cheap worthwhile lens for your bag........
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Old 20-03-2006, 8:19 PM   #4
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............and i've just posted two pictures in the sharing thread, just had it, just messing

It's not just for close up's either
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Old 20-03-2006, 8:39 PM   #5
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Whats the best deal for a 50mm right now?
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Old 20-03-2006, 9:10 PM   #6
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Whats the best deal for a 50mm right now?
£74.99 delivered, PM me for details...

Don't forget you'll want this too..........
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Old 22-03-2006, 3:46 AM   #7
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You sure thats the cheapest? ABC does it for £73, and I'm sure there are cheaper elsewhere...
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Old 22-03-2006, 12:40 PM   #8
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How much is a lens hood for them?
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Old 22-03-2006, 1:42 PM   #9
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£17 approx, probably get it cheaper if you shop around, look for ES-62 AD Lens Hood.

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Old 22-03-2006, 6:08 PM   #10
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try here, if you want to make your own lens hoods.

they work very well
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