Review on Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Fixed Lens - Discontinued by Manufacturer by Candra ᠌

Name: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Fixed Lens - Discontinued by Manufacturer
Item: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Fixed Lens - Discontinued by Manufacturer
Rating: 5

September 20, 2022

Best thing for the money, glad I did it.

So, summing up, I can say that this lens is worth the money! Despite the general fragility, it can give an excellent picture with a competent approach to composition. A good lens for beginners and not only. Comparing this glass with 50 1.4, I can say that the second one solves some of the problems of the first one (nuts, autofocus problems, a metal fastening ring, very sharp already at 1.8) and adds its own - "gentle" focusing guide systems. Everything else is the same . You won't get a special win in the picture. Whether it's worth it is up to you to decide. If you want a great portrait lens, please - Canon EF 135 f2/L is 10 times more expensive. But it is also worth the money. It all depends on your needs and possibilities.
I wish creative success to beginners.

Pros

-Price - Aperture -very sharp -Good color rendering - Dimensions / weight

Cons

The main drawback is inaccurate autofocus. On the open, he constantly misses back and forth - such is his design. I gave it for adjustment - they returned it with a conclusion - "the lens does not need to be repaired." So you have to tighten the diaphragm. Minor disadvantages include: - play of the focus ring. not particularly annoying, but, as they say, complements the overall picture -at 1.8-2.5 there are some problems with sharpness. C 2.8 - very sharp - plastic mount (although with such dimensions and weight it does not matter) -HA are present, but insignificant - trunk moving out when focusing - over time, dust accumulates inside -5 aperture blades. you can refuse sunset shots right away - the sun turns into a red nut, as someone here said