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What is the lifespan of an EF 50mm f/1.4 USM?

Started May 25, 2016 | Discussions thread
Rock and Rollei Senior Member • Posts: 2,916
Re: What is the lifespan of an EF 50mm f/1.4 USM?

Rock and Rollei wrote:

Can't remember when I bought mine, but it's well over 7 years ago. Well over 10, for that matter. That said, it's not one of my most-used lenses, but there's certainly no timed self-destruction function in it.

Incidentally, it replaced a 50mm f1.8 Mk II, which just fell apart in my hands - now that was a lens that really wasn't built to last.

I like the f1.4 - yes, it's got a very old-fashioned look, being somewhat soft wide open. Thankfully! Hard to find modern lenses with real character without paying through the nose for a modern recreation of an old lens.

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