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Is this 1.8 fixed lens good enough for 1100D ?

Started Nov 9, 2018 | Discussions
Evil Nemesis
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Is this 1.8 fixed lens good enough for 1100D ?
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MikeJ9116 Veteran Member • Posts: 6,958
Re: Is this 1.8 fixed lens good enough for 1100D ?
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Evil Nemesis wrote:

As I can only order online from this website

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/YONGNUO-YN-50mm-Lens-fixed-focus-lens-EF-50mm-F-1-8-AF-MF-lense-Large/32567237588.html?spm=2114.search0204.3.1.25ec4672QQOYPr&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10065_10068_319_317_10696_5728811_10084_453_454_10083_10618_10307_537_536_5733215_5733315_328_10059_10884_5731015_10887_5733115_100031_5733415_321_5730015_322_10103_5733515_5733615,searchweb201603_55,ppcSwitch_0_ppcChannel&algo_expid=eb1801ee-37b4-4f6b-9389-c01cd3488f0f-0&algo_pvid=eb1801ee-37b4-4f6b-9389-c01cd3488f0f

I need advice from you expert guys, if this lens is good enough for my rebel t3? Mostly for low light and portraits.

Thanks in advance.

I would suggest spending a little more for the Canon 50mm STM lens. It can be bought from their refurbished web page for less than $100. It gets stellar reviews as a fantastic value lens. I have one and it delivers IQ far above its meager price point. Here is a link to Canon's web page for it:

https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/ef-50mm-f-18-stm-refurbished

Also, don't worry about buying a refurbished product from Canon.  I have bought several items from them and they all have been flawless in function and form.

GeralH Regular Member • Posts: 142
Re: Is this 1.8 fixed lens good enough for 1100D ?

I would go for the Canon 50 1.8 STM too, is very affordable, great value, and a great lens. Also can be found very cheap used.

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R2D2 Forum Pro • Posts: 26,551
Re: Is this 1.8 fixed lens good enough for 1100D ?
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Evil Nemesis wrote:

As I can only order online from this website

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/YONGNUO-YN-50mm-Lens-fixed-focus-lens-EF-50mm-F-1-8-AF-MF-lense-Large/32567237588.html?spm=2114.search0204.3.1.25ec4672QQOYPr&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10065_10068_319_317_10696_5728811_10084_453_454_10083_10618_10307_537_536_5733215_5733315_328_10059_10884_5731015_10887_5733115_100031_5733415_321_5730015_322_10103_5733515_5733615,searchweb201603_55,ppcSwitch_0_ppcChannel&algo_expid=eb1801ee-37b4-4f6b-9389-c01cd3488f0f-0&algo_pvid=eb1801ee-37b4-4f6b-9389-c01cd3488f0f

I need advice from you expert guys, if this lens is good enough for my rebel t3? Mostly for low light and portraits.

Thanks in advance.

+3 for the 50 STM. Good IQ. Very quiet. Very well-behaved.

You'll probably have to pretty much rely on buyer reviews for info on the Yongnuo (there are plenty at Aliexpress and Amazon). The lens you link to is basically a clone of the Canon 50mm f/1.8 Mk II (noisy, kinda sketchy AF). I had two of the Canon 50's and one was pretty decent (still noisy tho), and one was pretty bad. The 50 STM is worlds better.

Do note that Yongnuo released a v2 version of the 50/1.8 this past spring. It's said to address some of the shortcomings of the original model...

From Yongnuo: "improving the mechanical structure and coating technology, its focus accuracy, auto-focus speed and light transmittance are increased. Furthermore, it can control backlight ghost and glare."

Valuable info re. the original model, if you read between the lines.

Best of luck,

R2

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Evil Nemesis
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Re: Is this 1.8 fixed lens good enough for 1100D ?

Thanks all, ordered this one :

https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-50mm-f-1.8-STM-Lens.aspx

Waiting for arrival...

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Evil Nemesis wrote:

Thanks all, ordered this one :

https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-50mm-f-1.8-STM-Lens.aspx

Waiting for arrival...

Congrats!  You are going to love it.  It's so nice and quiet, and the focus just goes where you want it without a struggle (I always recommend using a single AF point...).

Enjoy!

R2

50 STM @ f/2.0 (70D).  Quick sample

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Evil Nemesis
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Re: Is this 1.8 fixed lens good enough for 1100D ?

Dear I can't thank you enough for all your support overall....

Check my first image of the lens on my fb profile:

https://www.facebook.com/s.orangzeb

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Evil Nemesis wrote:

Thanks all, ordered this one :

https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-50mm-f-1.8-STM-Lens.aspx

Waiting for arrival...

Congrats! You are going to love it. It's so nice and quiet, and the focus just goes where you want it without a struggle (I always recommend using a single AF point...).

Enjoy!

R2

50 STM @ f/2.0 (70D). Quick sample

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Evil Nemesis wrote:

Dear I can't thank you enough for all your support overall....

Check my first image of the lens on my fb profile:

https://www.facebook.com/s.orangzeb

Sweet!

I think you are going to love this lens, esp in those indoor environments!

Happy shooting,

R2

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