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Hoping for a 50mm equivalent EF-S small prime lens

Started Nov 7, 2015 | Discussions thread
Steve Balcombe Forum Pro • Posts: 15,582
Re: Hoping for a 50mm equivalent EF-S small prime lens

ctzeh wrote:

Hi all, thanks for taking the time to reply.

All of the suggestions given are good and practical. It has provided me with many options. But I'm most inclined to the 35mm f2 non IS as it's the cheapest and most convenient option.

The old 35/2 would be a poor choice IMHO. As well as the very visible difference in image quality, this lens was, until it was discontinued, one of just two left in the Canon line-up which still used the slow, very noisy 'arc-form drive' AF motor*. The new 35/2 IS has Ring USM autofocus so it's in a totally different league.

(* The only one left now is the 50 mm 'compact macro' which may never be replaced as it is a very niche product and probably not worth the investment for Canon.)

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