Since they seem to have the optics, I don't know why one would be sharper than the other, and I've never heard that before. But for me, the metal mount, the distance scale, and most of all the lens hood without the adapter ring make the original version worth a few dollars more than the newer one.
Either way, they're darn cheap. The new one can be had from B&H for under $65. Wow! Tom P. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kotsinadelis, Peter (Peter)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, September 23, 2002 10:30 AM Subject: RE: EOS 50mm 1.8 MkI v. II again! > Here we go again. The 50mm F1.8 Mk II is sharper and lighter than the MkI > (period). > No ifs ands or buts. Yes, it is made more from plastic v. metal with the Mk > I, and you lose the distance scale, but so what. > The Mk II goes for about $75 used and its a great value. > > Peter K > * * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
