For fans of fixed staffers, this is an ideal option in terms of focal length on crop. Of the fixes, I have it in service with 50 / 1.4. Fifty dollars in optics and pattern is an order of magnitude higher, but narrow for a staffer (again on a crop). I took it as a fixed-staff for crop. The working hole starts at 2.8 and ends after 8. In general, it’s not bad for reportage shooting, but nothing more. Highly recommend to those who want to experience the benefits of a fix over a zoom (or get disappointed). BUT! Alternatives, with all the shortcomings, no.
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