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d2creative · 12-08-2011, 07:22 PM

This is the NIFTIEST FIFTY.
Wish it was mine.

groovyone · 12-08-2011, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by d2creative

This is the NIFTIEST FIFTY.
Wish it was mine.

That is the PLEASE-LET-IT-BE-A-GIFTY FIFTY

ptrd · 12-09-2011, 11:09 PM

Meh, at least it's better than a kit which is what I see on 90% of all rebel series out there.

donlfaulkner · 12-10-2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ptrd

Meh, at least it's better than a kit which is what I see on 90% of all rebel series out there.

If it weren't for "kit" I would have a camera with no lenses.

Killjoy · 12-10-2011, 09:39 AM

That's what it's best known as. The Nifty Fifty.
In fact, I have a whole gallery dedicated to one that's been traveling around the world.
I've had it four times. It's a nice little lens. But I wouldn't give up my 50 f/1.4 for it.

bryanlindsey · 12-10-2011, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Photogdude

Stop it!

I wish I had your life. I mean, if this is the biggest thing you have to complain about...

SpeedRacerSlots · 12-10-2011, 12:41 PM

On my 3rd one now... #2 and #3 courtesy of Canon warranty service after #1 and #2 broke apart.
The problems tend to happen if:
- you store it with a filter on it... (stickes out past the center lens tube when fully retracted, and the center tube gets any form of side to side impact)
- a filter gets stuck (a little twisting torque trying to loosen one, that cracks the center tube mounts)
- if its mounted on your camera with the Canon lens hood on it and you set the camera down... (lens hood extends below the bottom plane of the camera and lens causing upward torque on the center tube)

Bottom line, the center tube is slid into position and basically snaps into place with some form of very flimsy internal clip action, and it doesnt take very much to crack one of them.

Dont get me wrong, I do love the lens, but would love an old school Mk1 version.
Right now, my pennies are in saving mode for a 7D or whatever Canon brings out next in the similar price range, once production of new stuff begins back in the AP ring countries.