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Everybody's first prime lens should be this

Started Apr 2, 2013 | User reviews thread
jackpro Regular Member • Posts: 376
Re: Everybody's first prime lens should be this

gajuambi wrote:

Whoever wants to buy a prime lens must choose this over others if they are buying their first. compared to 50mm f/1.8 it is a bit pricey but it is worth it when compared to the quality that you will get. At its wide open f 1.4 it gives is soft but cheesy sweet pics but its sweet spot is f 5.6 and f 8 where it is the sharpest. AF is fast and accurate, build quality is nice and sterdy. too bad it doesnt have an IS (image stabilization) but canon 50mm f 1.2 IS may cost an average photographer his kidneys and liver. no problem with the metering, motor, focusing, sharpness or vignetting. a money well spent if know what a prime is for...

I am thinking the new Canon 35 F2 IS is a good option & ends up a 56mm equiv focal length on aps-c  extremely pricey for a non L  Price:$849.00 US, $1249 in NZ which seems crazy!

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Canon EOS 5D Mark II Canon EOS 450D Canon EF 35mm F1.4L USM Canon EF 85mm F1.2L II USM Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS +4 more
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