11-19-2012 05:04 AM
which is better for normal use?
Have 24-105 f/4 L and looking for a lens to do night astrophotography with as well as an indoor lens if/when needed.
11-19-2012 06:29 AM
Of the two the f/1.4 is the better lens. The EF 50mm f/1.8 II is built like a toy and has a tendency of breaking into two pieces with the slightest bit of mishandling. The EF 50mm f/1.4 has a much better build, USM (micro) focusing motor, 8 blade aperture (5 on the f/1.8), and a better manual focusing ring.
If you end up with the f/1.4 I highly recommend purchasing a lens hood, it can help protect the fragile micro-USM.
11-19-2012 03:11 PM
I started with an f/1.8 and hated the pentagonal shaped bokeh highlights it gave. Plus low light focus was poor. The f/1.4 is a much better buy that will give you more pleasing bokeh and it is well built for the price.
11-19-2012 04:31 PM
I use the 50mm f/1.4 for indoor low light shots, usually half body portraits.
It has excellent image quality and a close focus distance of about .45 meters.
I am very pleased with the lens, have considered upgrading to the 1.2 but can't think of a reason why.
11-21-2012 06:18 PM
Never had a problem with the IQ of ability of my 50 1.8. It's my studio portrait lens so I don't have to worry about bokeh shape or focusing in low light. It is one heck of a bargain IMO. It is built like a toy and I doubt it would survive a drop, but I haven't dropped it or any lens so it has more than earned its keep. For $100 it's been a steal.
If you need a better build or something sturdier, the 1.4 is definately the way to go. If not, the 1.8 is a great bargain.
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