Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Reviews

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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
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Average Ratings for Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

  • Sharpness4.2 stars
  • Value for Money5 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.7 stars
  • Overall Rating4.6 stars

3 Reviews For Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

  • fatowl Rank: 2nd Lieutenant 6th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Good Points: Inexpensive, lightweight, nice optics for the cost.


    Bad Points: Not sure how robust the lens is going to be, but for the price it can always be replaced.


    General comments: The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II is an excellent lightweight general lens to pop in the bag, great for low light level shots and interiors etc and for the price you cannot complain. I wish Canon could do other lenses at a nice inexpensive price :-))Shop around for the best price available, it can vary quite a bit.

  • Guest 18th Feb 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    The 50/1.8 must be a slight embarrassment to Canon, they have produced an exceptional lens, esp. when you stop it down to mid ranges (F 4 to F 8) for contrast, sharpness and color saturation. All this for $USD100!!. It is better than the Canon kit lens on your entry level DSLR and produces images with the pleasing isolation of shallow depth of field when shooting wide open that the kit lens can't do. The creative control also includes the short tele effects on the APS-C smaller chips, good bu ...

  • zhawnsquire Rank: Corporal 30th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    A the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II review, For the price, you won't find a better prime lens for your Camera. I think every Canon SLR/DSLR owner should experience this lens. Get one now!!!