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50mm f/1.4 USM vs 50mm f/1.8

This is a discussion on 50mm f/1.4 USM vs 50mm f/1.8 within the Equipment Talk forums, part of the Photography Information category; I've used 4 of the 5 50mm's (50 mk1, 50 mk2, 50 macro, and 50 1.4) My favorites are the ...

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01-11-2005, 03:59 PM


I've used 4 of the 5 50mm's (50 mk1, 50 mk2, 50 macro, and 50 1.4)

My favorites are the 1.4 and 2.5 macro. I like the gaussian optics and brightness of the 1.4, but love the sharpness of the 2.5 macro.

If you are torn between the 1.8 and 1.4, for the price of a good mk1 50mm, you can spend a little more and get the compact macro.

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01-11-2005, 04:04 PM


ive mainly used my 50 f1.4 for concert photography but i really need to get it out of the bag more often...

ill make it a point to use it this weekend for sure!

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