DSLRUsers.com

by **robster** on Wed Aug 23, 2006 8:46 pm

http://www.qualitycamera.com.au/product ... ucts_id=18

Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II Standard

Just purchased one, it arrived today and I have to say, why is it so cheap?

Really, what is the reason for it being so well priced compared to the other lenses in the Canon range?

I was thinking it must be manual focus or something, but no, here I am doing full auto focus (albeit a bit slow and noisy) but for studio work, it's just fabulous)...

So what IS wrong with it?

Rob

by **Justin** on Wed Aug 23, 2006 8:49 pm

lol - same as the reason the nikon version is so cheap - there are so many of them made and the formula is down pat. If you look at a Nikon range, the 50 1.8 will stand out. The 50 1.4 costs twice+ as much.

by **digitor** on Wed Aug 23, 2006 8:52 pm

robster wrote:Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II Standard

Just purchased one, it arrived today and I have to say, why is it so cheap?

....

Rob

That's because it's a "lense". If it was a proper lens, it would be a lot dearer. :lol:

But seriously, the 50mm f1.8 lens is a time honoured, well understood, and easy to make design, that's why they're cheap.

Cheers

by **spada** on Wed Aug 23, 2006 9:21 pm

Nothing wrong with it, it just have the cheap feeling because so light no USM ,and plastic mount for the mkII, still the best bang for buck lens.

by **drifter** on Wed Aug 23, 2006 9:36 pm

Its a great lens . Bought mine on ebay for $130 .Wonderful value for money lens and plenty of bang for your buck . Speaking of bang this is one reason they are so cheap .They aren't built real tough .Not saying they should be dropped but this is what happens when they are.Not so fantastic plastic.

by **digitor** on Wed Aug 23, 2006 9:47 pm

spada wrote:Nothing wrong with it, it just have the cheap feeling because so light no USM ,and plastic mount for the mkII, still the best bang for buck lens.

These lenses have a plastic bayonet mount? :shock: