Canon 50mm 1.4 or 1.8?

[bbllaakkee5460]

have any videos with that lens used in it? place give me the link if you do. i see one on ebay from the uk that's pretty cheap

[CubaVids]

Note: f2.2 is f2.2 regardless of lens. If one is sharper, it's because of better optics. A 1.8 @ 2.2 will be letting in the same amount of light as a 1.4 @ 2.2. Analogy: A Pinto going 30Mph is just as fast as a Ferrari going 30Mph. Good video - thanks!

[CubaVids]

I'm still not entirely sure which to buy :) I've been tossing up these two for months (I don't NEED either, but just WANT). I keep saying, well if I'm going to spend $100 for one, why not spend another $300 and get the 1.4 which I'll probably end up getting anyway. GRR.. my brain keeps going in this circle.

[soccere11]

i don't think this review was very good. i didn't know much about the 1.4 from this

[TheEddyNova]

Does either of the two also mean for sharper or High-Quality(HD) filming?

[MsRHAwesome]

I have a rather strange question what is the use of the lens hood?

[thevideoride]

@MsRHAwesome The lens hood helps shield against stray light coming in from the sides of the lens. Often such light can compromise image quality by creating a light haze over the entire photo.

[yarcek]

i don't understant something, IN A CROP SENSOR, is still a good portrait lens the 50mm? or a 30mm would be recomendable to suit the 50mm (in a full frame, 30 x 1.6 = 48)?

[thevideoride]

@yarcek I think it depends on what you want your perspective to be. I say try both focal lengths and discover what you like most.

[Excalibugi]

One correction: It's the other way round when it comes to focal lengths. 50mm is 50mm on a full-frame camera. And incidentally 50mm equals 80mm on a 1,6 crop censor body.

Otherwise very good video.

[thevideoride]

@Excalibugi good point. Thanks.

[lsi624]

SLIGHTLY LOUD?...For video shoots thats going to sound AWESOME !

[funincluded]

@lsi624

Manual focusing

[Dtapia63]

@4:20 you claim that the difference between the 2 lenses is one full stop and that is wrong, it is only 2/3 of a stop, 1.4f to 1.8f is 2/3 of a stop, 1.4f to 2.0f is a full stop.

[Dtapia63]

@Dtapia63 sorry about th time, is one stop earlier @ 4:10....LOL

[thevideoride]

@Dtapia63 Right. Sorry.

[MatthewRider1]

@1:35 "100% plastic"... I'm sure there is a little bit of glass too. Besides that... decent review.

[pgice]

great test!..i just got the 1.8 for my 60D and it beats the hell out of the kitlens 18-135 in detalis sharpness and colors...fantastic lens..it now feels that i get use of the 18mpix on the camera.

a sample pic from the 50mm f1.8 here..Enjoy

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[mystery119]

Is the 1.8 good for shooting video at night ?

[lsghPS]

@mystery119  yes its good but 1.4 is the best!

[pgice]

@mystery119 its great..you can shoot at ISO 100 with no noise..but as you dont have any IS you have to be steady on the movements

[thevideoride]

@mystery119 I think so.

[neomix21]

@mystery119 Its pretty awesome for the price and way better than any of the kit lenses, give it a try, you won't regret it

[Libelya]

I got a Sigma 50mm 1.4 on a Canon 7D, for me it's fantastic!

If you compare the 2 lenses 50mm 1.4, Canon and Sigma, you can see Sigma is bigger and heavier, and it cost little bit more than the Canon... whatever I think both are good lenses

Cheers

[Dannysubliminal]

Go for the 1.4, Save a little longer its worth it, quality is better, build is better, more smoother picture. I tested both out and after serious consideration and testing, I chose the 1.4 and I'm sooo glad I made I did. Also if you don't have a prime 50mm in your kit bag get one, you're missing out big time.

[MightyRoy]

What is a crop sensor?

[thevideoride]

@MightyRoy Great question. There are two mail sensor sizes, full and crop. The full frame sensor is usually more money and offers a few more perks. I'll make this a topic for a future video. Thanks.

[swllnvag]

I just wanted to thank you for your videos. I found your channel via this video (and bought the 1.8 as a result) and I've learned a great deal from you. Keep it up!

[morloff]

I just bought a 1.4 on eBay for $124.00 ...-:-))

[thevideoride]

@morloff Very cool. You're going to have fun with it.

[Photoshopuzr]

if your not going to shoot in rugged terrain with rain, sand storms, and dusty conditions get the tamron 70-300 the quality is on pair with canon and its cheeper.

[TheEmiliau]

@Photoshopuzr You're joking, right? They were talking about the 70-200mm f4 L. The 70-300 Tamron is not even in the same ballpark.

[AmgadMakarem]

Guys i just bought the 50mm f1.4 but in manual focus mode the ring feels not as smooth as i expected and towards the end sides of the focus it's feels gritty! Is that normal?

[thevideoride]

@AmgadMakarem Mine is like that too. You also don't have much room to focus with. I prefer to use it with auto focus.

[ysydor18]

5 .00 that hurt! he just taked it out on AF you can hear the zgrrrrrrrr of the motor!......ARHHH

[thevideoride]

@ysydor18 I agree. The 1.8 motor is pretty tough.

[08CJ11]

50mm 1.8 and 5Dmkii is a pretty crap combination

I had the 50mm 1.8 for my 50D (which was okay, no complaints)

But the 5Dmkii and the 1.8 is quite shocking,,,,

+++ I recommend buying the 50mm 1.4 regardless of the body you use. +++

[guguemichaels]

Thanks brethren, i appreciate your post. Very helpful!

[Smalskin]

The sound on the 1.8 isnt annoying?

[thevideoride]

@Smalskin Agreed.

[Anton338]

Just ordered my 1.4 for my 550D. Can't wait to get it!

[sheray009]

Very well said. But boils down to question more imp

high number of shots vs. less number of very good shots.

for me less number of very good shots r imp.

[sheray009]

Well make sure u go for IS if u gona buy f4 70 200mm ! Canon rules ! buy tamron n u will always have back of ur head u compromised ! By the way I think focus for 50mm 1.4 is fast 1.8 really struggles! !

[thevideoride]

@sheray009 Photography makes me crazy because there is always a compromise. If you're not compromising your budget you're compromising features you might want to use, let alone quality.

[thevideoride]

@thevideoride Amen.

[thevideoride]

I don't have the 70-200L, but I want it badly. In fact I was considering buying the new Tamron 70-300 instead since it got many great reviews, but I know there's no substitute for the f/4. I'm torn.

[thevideoride]

@thevideoride I have the 70-200L coming in the mail. I'll be posting a full review soon.

[BrandonKingVloggin]

@thevideoride Which one? f/4 USM, f/4 IS USM, f/2.8 USM, f/2.8 IS USM, or f/2.8 IS USM II?

[thevideoride]

@BrandonKingVloggin F/4 non-is. One more day of shooting and I'll be ready.

[BrandonKingVloggin]

@thevideoride Awesome!! Good luck :) I got the IS version at the moment (Hoping to upgrade to the 2.8 IS soon)

[bluepowder7]

@thevideoride don't bother with the f/4 non-IS. the optics on the IS are updated, and nobody seems to keep the non-IS in their kit for long. they ALWAYS show up on the used sites by the dozen. nobody is letting go of their 4L IS. everyone ditches the 4L non-IS. surely there's a good reason for that! even at nearly 2X the price, the 4L IS is more sensible.

[CarrbonMedia]

I think im going to buy the 1.4. Also have you got the Canon 70-200 L, its my fav lens my a mile, ive got the f4 non is version and i love it!