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

Started May 25, 2016 | Discussions thread
MarcBton Regular Member • Posts: 257
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.

I broke my first one on the first day I used it when I let go of it still outside the shoulder bag I thought I was placing it in when changing lens by feel, so that does not count. Big dent in lens and my pride.

The replacement started playing up after 3 years light use, no AF response whatsoever at all one day. I use it manually now not wanting to spent more money repairing it. Although rarely using it, I had kept it in my bag going everywhere most of the time though.

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