5D Mark III & EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens or 1.4

[briansquibb]

I think the disadvantage of the 1.8 can be seen on this image

 

[Brokeh]

If you are unsure of what lens to get between the 50 1.8 and 1.4, should you really be buying a 5D3? FWIW out of the 2 choices the 1.4 is more solid. I personally don't like the focusing rings on the 1.8 or the 1.4. They feel as cheap as they are.

 

[mauro.canon]

50mm 1.2 example (italy photographer)


http://www.benedusi.it/it/gallery/my-best.html

all picture "my-best" are taken with 50mm 1.2 and sometimes 50mm 1.4

 

[wickidwombat]

50mm 1.2 example (italy photographer)


http://www.benedusi.it/it/gallery/my-best.html

all picture "my-best" are taken with 50mm 1.2 and sometimes 50mm 1.4

NICE! if i could applaud you more than once i would

 

[scottsdaleriots]

I'd say it kinda depends on your budget? Why not get the 50mm 1.2L? I know why since you've already stated it. Hm, if it were me, I would get the 1.4. Why bother with a 1.8 when you've got a 5dmkiii? Like everyone else has said, i suggest you save up a bit more and invest in a better lens

 

[marekjoz]

I had 50 1.8 and it has really great IQ when you look how much you paid for it. Probably it's the best IQ/price factor in Canon lens lineup. But it's not too well built. It's focus ring is not useful (too small and doesn't allow for operation when lens in AF mode). Having 5d3 I think, sooner or later you'd want shoot any movie no matter what it would be. 1.8 is useless in this area because of not useful focus ring.
Summarizing - it makes really good pictures but:
1. It doesn't have USM - really loud
2. AF might miss sometimes
3. Focus ring useless for manual setting
4. Weak, plastic butli

If above is not important for you, then take 50 1.8 because you'll be happy with it.