Battle of the Fast 50mm's: Canon f/1.8 vs f/1.4 vs f/1.2

Everybody, as they say, must have a fast fifty in their kit bag. Even if it's on a crop-sensored camera, a 50mm offers a great compromise in size and weight while giving you a decently fast aperture. Which Canon 50mm lens works out the best for you? In this video, we take a look at the 50mm f/1.8 II, 50mm f/1.4 USM and the 50mm f/1.2 L USM. But there's a big price gap between them....which one should you buy?

50mm f/1.8 Mk II: http://www.digitalrev.com/en/canon-ef-50mm-f1-dot-8-mk-ii-582.html
50mm f/1.4: http://www.digitalrev.com/en/canon-ef-50mm-f1-dot-4-usm-lens-147.html
50mm f/1.2: http://www.digitalrev.com/en/canon-ef-50-f12-l-usm-prime-lens-for-dslr-camera...

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[jasonyanjinyu]

@silvertrigga I'm tired of looking at people complaining judging and trying to tell this guy what to do.i think his videos are fun, entertaining, a good source to get to know these products, and i enjoy watching them. that's his style so if you're looking for some Pro reviews with a pair of hands and one camera angel then this is not for u. try to appreciate the hard work thats put to make these videos. you're not being an asshole but you sure do sound like one. you're welcome

[GWadeNation]

heh 1:31 look at the people in the background

[w00tkid]

@Cjjr72984 After all the cameras and lenses Kai has reviewed and used, of course he's going to gravitate towards the professional-grade stuff.

You would too.

[OfficialCN]

3:22 "there are other camera brands......." nikon strap on a canon :L

[MrJava200]

@Cjjr72984 Who wouldn't?

[Cjjr72984]

I really like Kai and his vids...BUT....he always seems to discard cheaper lenses and cameras. In this vid for example, he doesn't even give the Nifty Fifty much attention. But when he gets his hands on that Canon 1.2, boy does he get some pep in his step! lol

Go back and take a look at all his vids. You can tell he favors L lenses and the more expensive DSLR's a bit much.

[HACJ38]

anybody know the song 7:08 and 7:40?

[mveron26]

@Stop4MotionMakr ok which?

[Stop4MotionMakr]

My first acid trip in my life : ) lovely video Kai you I was wondering if I should buy the 1.8 or 1.4 now I know which to buy.

[zandzimaging]

quick question Kai: What did you mean when you said: "after f2.8, and the 1.8 actually betters it": at 6:42. It almost sounds like you mean the 1.8 lens is sharper than the 1.2 after 2.8. Is that what you meant to say or am i just hearing what I want to hear?? Also, do you think the 1.8 mark i is optically much different than the mark ii?  Thanks for all your awesome video's! Your's are clearly the best of all reviews!

[MattyyMoo]

@shadowheart43 Its the focusing? its a prime which means no zoom.