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

Started May 25, 2016 | Discussions thread
DKCJB Regular Member • Posts: 286
Re: What is the lifespan of an EF 50mm f/1.4 USM?

Digital Imaging Technician wrote:

I have a bunch of photographer friends that shoots Canon. All of those that bought the 50mm f/1.4 has had the same problem: the AF breaks down within a couple of years. Were they just unlucky or does this lens have some serious quality issues? Searching the web doesn't make me more sure about buying it. Should this lens be seen as a consumable?

I wonder if someone has actually had the EF 50mm f/1.4 for, say, over 7 years and still has a working copy

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/57441765

Mine is 16 years old and still going but with a little focusing glitch from time to time. I asked the same question 2 months ago...

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