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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II - Review / Test Report - Sample Images & Verdict |
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Sample Shots
Ok, finally here're some sample shots taken with the EOS 350D (converted RAWs).
Click on a thumbnail to view the original file (opens in a separate window). Please note that the originals are FULL SIZE samples
(=several megabytes) thus requiring a significant amount of bandwidth so please take care of the limited resources here.
| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
50.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/1.8 @ 1/4000s |
| Size |
3412x2238 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
50.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/4.0 @ 1/1600s |
| Size |
3472x2312 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
50.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/640s |
| Size |
3472x2312 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
100 |
| Focal Length |
50.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/2.8 @ 1/4000s |
| Size |
2312x3472 |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL |
| ISO Speed |
100 |
| Focal Length |
50.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/2.8 @ 1/1600s |
| Size |
3472x2312 |
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Verdict
At the beginning of this review I stated that the 50mm f/1.8 II is the cheapest lens in the Canon
line. Cheap really refers to the price tag only because for a price below 100 EUR you get a
light-weight, high performing lens. So most affordable may be a better wording here.
Naturally you can't expect wonders regarding build quality for this price but the
compromises work out better here than with the cheapo kit zooms.
The 50mm f/1.4 USM may be a tad better at large aperture settings and surely regarding build quality
but at quite hefty extra costs. If you're on a budget the 50mm f/1.8 II is a good alternative here.
It may also be interesting to check out the used market for a EF 50mm f/1.8 (I) which features the
same good optical formula but combined with a better construction. It's not really surprising that
the old lens tends to sell at higher prices on the used market than the "new" mk II though.
The weakest spot of the lens is probably the bokeh which can be rough at times.
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