One thing I haven't seen mentioned when deciding between the 1.4 and 1.8 is that the 1.4 has better color rendition. And some think better bokeh. Here's a nice comparison of the two:
http://www.photo.net/equipment/canon/ef50/ Tom P. > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of > Singh, Sarbjit (S.) > Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 9:24 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: EOS Which 50mm lens is the sharpest ? > > I am looking for a sharp (& affordable) lens to use on my > D20. I already have a 28-105USM and 100-300USM. Looks like a > 50mm lens will fit my needs. Please advise which 50mm Canon > lens below is the sharpest. > > 1.) Normal EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Autofocus Lens $ 309.00 > > 2.) Normal EF 50mm f/1.8 II Autofocus Lens $ 74.00 > > 3.) Normal EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro Autofocus Lens $ 239.95 > > > Regards, > > Sarbjit Singh * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
