If I already have a 50mm should I buy this lens? What would it add to my shots in comparison?
70515
Depends if you have a cropped sensor or full size sensor, but it will give you a slightly telephoto view. If you have a cropped sensor type camera this will give you 136mm at f 1.8, not bad. I have a 50mm but seem to use this lens more.
70516
I use my 50mm for some portraits, but mainly detail shots (close up). The 85mm is a fan-freaking-tastic portrait lens. I also use it for some landscape shots and it does a great job with that as well. I would recommend this lens to anyone I know.
621854
I use the 100mm mostly for close-up work but it's good for portrait shots, too. I use my 50mm prime lens for "general purpose," every day type photography. The 100 brings objects too close under normal circumstances. I'm VERY pleased with this lens and highly recommend adding it to your outfit. It does come in handy.
1287967
The lens 50mm is special in my opinion to Photo Portrait.. 1) The Field of Vision is Close to the Human Eye: the 50mm lens can also be a great focal length for portaits... 2)Overall Usefulness and Versatility: A 50mm lens can be used to shoot in low-light, for portraits at a wedding (or portraits in general), photojournalism, macros, candids, etc... 3)The Ultimate in Street Photography: Using only the 50mm lens you will take yourself out of the normal and safer behavior you may have developed by shooting with telephoto or zoom lenses.... 4) Better Sharpness and Depth of Field I love pictures taken with my 50mm 1.8f. Most of my favorite shots taken on film were with my 50mm...It is a fantastic experience.. I recommend you!
1034525
Yep! I had this for my D40 and the D50 is essentially the same body. Terrific lens, btw.
505282
I can only add what everyone else has said. Yes you can use your old lenses but they will be fully manual focus/aperture and note the crop factor. Your 50mm lens doesn't actually become 100mm but it will have a crop factor like an 100mm lens. write back if that doesn't make sense and I will upload photo examples.
767676
This lens and the Pentax 18-55 II are not really comparable. The 18-55 is a zoom, and the DA 50mm f1.8 is a prime, meaning, of course, no zoom. It's fixed at 50mm. Also, the 18-55 II will only open up to f3.5, so you really won't get the lovely narrow depth of field that you get with the 50mm f1.8, which is what makes this lens so attractive and seductive. So I guess it depends on what you want. The 18-55 would make a better walk-around utility lens. The 50mm f1.8 is a specialized, portrait lens that will give you a fantastically blurred background when shooting subjects up close. Personally, I think you should have both in your lens collection.
1820407
Get the EF 50mm f/1.4 for a few hundred bucks. Give the kit lens to a friend, or if you haven't bought your camera yet, just buy the body like I did. The 50mm is the MUST HAVE LENS. Every professional photographer will tell you this. You can practically take pictures in the dark without a flash. There's tons of information online about the 50mm lens. If you get one, you will never put the kit lens back on your camera. Prime lenses take amazing pictures. I have a 28-135 that I wish I hadn't bought. Go for shorter ranges in zooms and buy primes. If your rich, try some L glass out.
831354
The lens takes a real picture of what you are shooting.The 50 x is like you making a zoom of what you have taken
1249481
Yeah, Diverhank nailed it - two very different lenses. Important to note that the 50mm 1.4 is NOT a macro lens and that was something you mentioned in your initial post. I used the 50mm on my T2i and absolutely loved it, though I eventually upgraded (and much preferred) the Sigma 30mm 1.4 for the "normal" focal length on the crop-sensor. I now shoot a full frame and primarily use the 50mm but will likely get the 100mm shortly. Be sure to take a look at the Sigma 30mm before buying the 50mm Canon but if Macro is what you're looking for, you can't go wrong with the 100mm L.
1448671
I have never owned a 50D, but the EF 24mm lens is excellent, and I don't know how it could be too much, whatever that means.
1346889
I use the 50mm f/1.4 for almost everything. Although it is harder to get objects from far away, it is amazing what you can get out of it. The shallow depth of field is just top notch.
493153
Yes! I have one for my older version the D7000 and it is a really nice little lens. Anyone really into photography would love it unless they already have a 50mm prime lens. Mine does great shots at nightclubs, in low light, and for portraiture ( it is more like a 80mm lens or so on my D7000).
2142095
There won't be any problems. Yours is a dx format so it will be closer to a 60mm but other then that the 50mm1.4 is an amazing lens.
1010249
I was so glad to see this question here! I have a D50 also and was a bit confused too after reading other descriptions of this lens.
123476
It seems the art lens has higher quality optics which give better contrast and sharper images, although to the average photographer the difference would be slight. The Sigma 50mm 1.4 for $400 works great, and I have no complaints at all.
328797
I would start with the kit lenses. These would be two good lenses to start with, considering the fact that I am assuming the lens that came with the camera is the 18-55 f/3.5-5.6G. Just keep in mind that the 50mm f/1.8D will not autofocus on the D40, D40x, or the D60 so you will have to manually focus it.
101689
I don't have enough information yet....what other lenses do you own, and what camera would you be shooting with? Are you the main photographer? Are you bringing lights or at least a high(er) powered flash unit? This is a great lens for macro use, but with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 this cannot be considered a fast lens at all. While a 50mm lens is fantastic for shooting in a more photojournalistic style, you will probably want something a little longer for portraits (especially if you're using a full-frame digital or film camera). Please respond with what camera(s) you'll be using and what other lenses you own and I'll give you more detail