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Everybody's first prime lens should be this

Started Apr 2, 2013 | User reviews thread
qianp2k Forum Pro • Posts: 10,350
Re: Everybody's first prime lens should be this

Like most owners, I found this lens is only sharp at least f2.2 or at F2.8 for reasonable sharp at edges. I sold it recently more than original purchase price (bought in Jan '08). I enjoy Canon 40/2.8 STM pancakeĀ and 24-70L II these days. At F2.8, both are as sharp as or sharper thanĀ 50/1.4 in center and definitely sharper in edges. When stop down, 50/1.4 is sharper than 40/2.8 but not better than 24-70L II. However 50/1.4 has better bokeh when you shoot below F2.8 although not really sharp. It's a good portrait lens nevertheless. Canon should update this 20-yr-old lens with a new design, better build quality 50/1.4 IS lens

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