50mm lenses

[Robbo1234]

Hi all

I have a canon 50mm ef 1.8 lens.. is there much difference between this and the ef 1.4 lens ?

also would this lens be ok on a canon digi slr.. 400d for example ? and give the same effect as on my slr ?

thanks
rob

[Lee S]

not £200 more of a difference imo, best bang per buck lens you can buy.

Great on Slr or dSlr

[unify14]

Hi all

I have a canon 50mm ef 1.8 lens.. is there much difference between this and the ef 1.4 lens ?

also would this lens be ok on a canon digi slr.. 400d for example ? and give the same effect as on my slr ?

thanks
rob

Cracking little lens don't be put off by the low price and don't bother with the 1.4 unless you pixel peep.

Either will work fine on a 400d.

[Les_Paul]

Cracking little lens don't be put off by the low price and don't bother with the 1.4 unless you pixel peep.

Either will work fine on a 400d.

Unless you need the extra low light capability of 1.4 then you may as well stick with the 1.8. Both lenses at 1.4 and 1.8 have a very narrow depth of field so critical focus is needed. If anything the 1.4 may be prone to flare and subject to an increased amount of CA

[KWB]

I've got a Sigma 50 1.4, it's a very nice lens but as mentioned above the need to use it wide open is minimal so isn't really worth it.

[apples]

Your 50mm becomes 80mm on a Canon 400d due to the crop factor of x1.6... It has a knock on with depth of field, but its unlikely you will notice.