Whats the difference between the Canon EF 50mm f1.8 and the 85mm f1.8 lens?

[Kidsonss]

What please do you mean by saying the 85mm is faster than the 50mm?

[rickjbradbury]

@Kidsonss they are both the same aperture but the 85 does focus a little faster than the 50 f1.8

[MrHarryHooligan]

What lens would I need if I wanted a final focal length of 50mm or a 85mm AFTER the 1.6 crop was included?...

[rickjbradbury]

@MrHarryHooligan For 50mm you would need a 30 or 35mm lens to give the 50mm field of view. For 85 the 50mm is as close as you will get.

[dannybailey666]

I have the 1.6x crop sensor so the 85mm was no good in small spaces I found. However it is one of the sharpest non L lenses and if you can get some space, it gives nice Bokeh and seperates the subject nicely from the background. Also I would choose the 50mm f/1.4 over the f/1.8 at three times the price but having a better motor and build quality.

[reubenbroadfoot]

thank you! - very helpful!

[EpicsodeOne]

Thanks for the review m8, ur awesome, this is exactly what I was looking for. Too bad the crop factor is scary! I'm now aware of the decision before buing one. Do you have any idea about the differences in the MFD (Minimal Focal Distance) ??? Between these two ? Wud really appreciate yer help.

[rickjbradbury]

@EpicsodeOne Thank you, the 85 closest focesing distance is 2.8 ft not that close, the 85 1.2 will focus closer but its crazy expensive.  The 50mm will focus at 1.47 ft so closer than the 85. For the 85mm i need to be about 9ft away to get a head and shoulder shot. Rick

[EpicsodeOne]

@rickjbradbury Thx m8, now I will NOT go buy it! Keep up the good work.

[EpicsodeOne]

@rickjbradbury Thanks again m8.

[Posteriser]

@rickjbradbury so i guess 85mm 1.8 is perfect for outdoor candid and streetphotography.. but i had a doubt, will my 600D also have a crop factor which makes it a 105mm lens? could you please explain me this concept?

[rickjbradbury]

@Posteriser I will do a video explaining the crop factor and comparing it to full frame.

[aviatorman80]

Excellent comparison, now I know I'll buy the 50mm for sure. Thanks.

[fizk]

Thanks, very helpful!

[bizzzarra]

Really useful video, thanks a lot!

[2009korte]

hi Rick how r things? i was wandering if i cud set the white balance for video aswell for not getting this very same yellow feel/tint, and if so how.

also, do u think it wud make much sense to put this lens on a 500d(which i have) - as knowing 85 is said 2 b the best focal lenght 4 portraits 4 full frame. isnt the 50mm gives the same result? which of these 2 wud b da best for wedding candids ??? please help me out

thanks - kurt

[rickjbradbury]

@2009korte you can set mannual white balance in video mode. The 85mm wil give a feidl of view of a 136mm lens on the 500D or another crop body, so its great for portrait work but you do need room to work in.about 9ft away will get you a head ans shoulder shot only. Full frame its an 85mm lens also a good portait focal leghtn as is 50mm for working close. For wedding candis the 85 will work on crop or full frame. portrait focal lengths are 50mm - 200mm 85 and 135 being very good.

[Rolwhite]

Wow a Big Trak...I had one....I think I was around 8!

[vehlajatt22]

ya the 50 1.8 is pretty soft wide open, but at f/4 it's great

[rickjbradbury]

@vehlajatt22 50mm f1.8 get sharape around F2.5 and really sharpe at F4-F8

[DaniOscar26]

Thanks for the tips guys!

[DaniOscar26]

Between the two lenses, which one would u recommend for beginners?

[newtophoto]

@DaniOscar26 Get the 50mm f1.8 first as it it more flexible to work with.

[ramdawgy]

@DaniOscar26 I would reccomend 50 as well its only like $100 as well everyone MUST have this lens

[nate42nd]

Very nice look at the focal lengths of the lenses. I do think the 85mm would be nice for some situations but would recommend getting the 50mm first as you said also. Have a good day Rick.