This is a short, side-by-side video comparison of the two affordable EF 50mm lenses from Canon: the 50mm f/1.4 and f/1.8 lenses. I had them both, set them on a table, and compared them to each other, looking at their weight, size, lenses, and handling. You might find this interesting if you’re into photography. My conclusion was that both are great, but if you haven’t got the money for the f/1.4 lens (and I’m not even going to mention the f/1.2 lens, because that’s out of my budget), then get the f/1.8 lens, it’s a great bargain for the price.

You can see the video on blip.tv or on YouTube. Believe it or not, I shot this review back in November of 2007 and only got around to posting it now. I’ve got quite a backlog in terms of processing and editing some of my media…

I used the 50mm f/1.4 lens extensively. I have almost 11,000 photos in my library taken with it. I used it to take landscapes while in the Austrian Alps, and even though I complained about it afterward, it’s still my go-to lens for lots of tasks such as portraits, still life, night shots and more. Here are just a few photos taken with it.

These two 50mm lenses are available for purchase from Amazon or B&H Photo:

• Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras from Amazon
• Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens from Amazon
• Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens from B&H Photo
• Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens from B&H Photo