Great for the money (Canon EF 50mm f1.8 MK2)

Member Name: seb74

Product:	Canon EF 50mm f1.8 MK2
Date:	13/05/09 (19 review reads)
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Advantages: Cheap and f1.8

Disadvantages: Noisy

I bought this lens for my Canon EOS 400D and has became my favorite in term of depth of field. You can create photo like you see in the magazine.

On my 400D cropped sensor it will approximate an 80mm lens. This means that for full lengh you have to back-up a lot which that might not be possible. However for waist length shot the lense is fine. But even better for portrait as you can throw a cluttered background out of focus.

I am a spoiled user since all my other lenses have got USM (Ultrasonic focus motor) which make them quicker and quieter but at a price.
This lense is maybe noisy and a little bit slower to focus but at a really good price!

You need to work out your composition since there is no zoom, but this is somehow great as it help you to take better photos. You are observing more before taking the shot rather than just using the easy zoom option with other lenses.

It is a must have really.

Summary: Really good picture considering the price!

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