Comments on: 5D @ 50mm

By: Keith

Keith — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:51:33 +0000

I have had my 5d for almost 2 years now, working with the 24-105L as my only lens. Before digital I shot with a Canon EOS 1 and various lenses, both prime and zoom, then with Contax rangefinders with a bunch of CZ primes. Now I am on the cusp of buying the economical Canon 50mm 1.4, mainly to reduce the camera footprint for candid street work. It looks to be a good lens. Not perfect by any means, but suitable at f2 and f5.6 for street, and not as intrusive as the 50mm 1.2L or Sigma’s latest 1.4 offering which are fat and heavy. The more I see images like those above taken with this lens, the more I know I’m making the right decision.

By: Adrian

Adrian — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 06:10:47 +0000

Makes me want to trade in the D200 with the 50mm 1.8 for a 5 D… Nah it’s the man behind the lens that creates this great work, well done mate!!

By: kevin lee

kevin lee — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 04:40:04 +0000

very silly money indeed.
i am expecting mine in a few days.

By: dan murphy

dan murphy — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 00:19:09 +0000

Having just had my D60 nicked in Cuba by a couple of violent hoodlums, I did consider getting the 5D. But it would have shaved a whole bunch of countries off of my world trip. The 30D will have to do for now.
ps: very jealous
pps: Matt if you want a silly lens, check ebay #250090750502

By: shannon palmer

shannon palmer — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 17:58:34 +0000

absolutely, without any shred of doubt, YOU are my very favorite photographer. Just thought I’d mention it.

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 04:30:22 +0000

Was $2400, better than what Canon advertises..

By: Damien

Damien — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 16:49:55 +0000

Matt how much did the f/1.2 set you back?

By: Kell

Kell — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 05:51:07 +0000

New things are SO wonderful! I can appreciate your excitement! Take my portrait some time? Hehe

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 03:34:32 +0000

Full frame goodness right there.. I went silly today and picked up the 50mm f/1.2L, shooting tomorrow night with it for the first time..eeep..

By: Damien

Damien — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 23:43:40 +0000

Love the depth of field of the f1.4 canon. Awesome shots Dan!