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

Started May 25, 2016 | Discussions thread
arty H Senior Member • Posts: 1,546
Re: What is the lifespan of an EF 50mm f/1.4 USM?

I have had mine for a number of years and it is fine. I always keep the hood on the lens, since even with the hood - it is relatively compact. It is not heavily used, so this may help contribute to it working. I also don't use MF on the fly with the lens, since it is gear driven. I have never bothered to retract the lens before putting it away. I am sure that I have had it for at least 6 or 7 years.

I would be tempted to wait for a new Canon upgrade. Hopefully, it will come soon. Another option is the 50F1.8 STM Canon, since that lens is is inexpensive -- but reports are that AF is not very fast in low light. People do seem happy with it, and it may be as good as the F1.4 at F2.

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