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Canon Introduces New EF 50MM F/1.8 STM Lens

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#223
neuroanatomist said:
Marsu42 said:
slclick said:
I think it would be a very good idea.
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A good idea for you as a customer getting max "iq bang for the buck", or a good idea for Canon as a commercial enterprise aiming to maximize profits :-) ?
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The merits of the idea itself aside, it'll only happen if Canon believes the latter is true.
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Well no shinola Sherlock! ;)

I inserted a winky so NA knows I love him.
 
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#226
Crosswind said:
Does anyone know if the lens hood will be attached onto the lens or its barrel? The latter would be a deal breaker.
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It looks like a standard bayonet mount on the body of the lens, which would be best. The next thing it leads me to wonder is if the hood will fit over a step-up ring to get off that weird 49mm filter size.

I don't think it will matter for me, as I'm going to hold out for the 50mm with IS and bide my time with the current 1.8 II until it dies.
 
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#227
Well I am pleased. The build is MUCH more robust than the previous incarnations and the STM works as expected. Very similar focus speed and sound as the 40. I did a few test shots, 1.8, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8.... and I think I'll need a slight AFMA on the 5D3. Maybe about +2. Let's see what FoCal says. The specular highlights are very nice, much more rounded than I thought they'd be. I'll do a more scientific set of test images and post later.
 

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#228
slclick said:
Well I am pleased. The build is MUCH more robust than the previous incarnations and the STM works as expected. Very similar focus speed and sound as the 40. I did a few test shots, 1.8, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8.... and I think I'll need a slight AFMA on the 5D3. Maybe about +2. Let's see what FoCal says. The specular highlights are very nice, much more rounded than I thought they'd be. I'll do a more scientific set of test images and post later.
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About go out and take some real shots - no crappy test chart shots ;)

Just got shipping notice from Adorama today, still no feeling of excitement in me :-\ This could be my 1st Canon lens I bought without BW Clear filter installed.
 
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#229
Solar Eagle said:
The spec sheets I saw did say internal focus but I didn't really expect that just because it has the same optics, so how could it not have an extending barrel?

The rest of the build is clearly new so you can't judge the new one by the old in that regard.

For $125 there's really no room to complain. People call the old one the disposable lens, so I guess the disposable lens standards have gone to a new level.

This will be nearly half the (retail)price of the 40, over a stop faster, and just as sharp at equivalent apertures. Is there even a valid complaint? Oh right, its an ounce heavier because of that pesky metal mount......
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Uh... the retail price of the 40, as far as I'm aware, is $149. What am I missing? The 50 STM is fully 5/6ths its price.
 
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#230
LonelyBoy said:
Uh... the retail price of the 40, as far as I'm aware, is $149. What am I missing? The 50 STM is fully 5/6ths its price.
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You're confusing sale price with retail price. $149 is with a $50 manufacturer rebate being applied.

List price/regular price/retail price are all interchangeable terms. That's the price the manufacturer sets as the standard price.
 
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#231
Solar Eagle said:
You're confusing sale price with retail price. $149 is with a $50 manufacturer rebate being applied.

List price/regular price/retail price are all interchangeable terms. That's the price the manufacturer sets as the standard price.
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It's not even a mail-in rebate; it's "instant savings". You'd have a hard time spending $199 on it if you were trying. When you can go to Best Buy and walk out with your card charged that amount... that's retail, as far as I'm concerned, not a theoretical price. Any more than an item on HSN that claims to be "valued at" some random amount.
 
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#232
Went across the street during a break from the rain to my neighbors yard. ISO 160 all shots, 1.8, 2.8, 4.0, 5.6, 8.0, 11, 16, 22

I have yet to AFMA the lens.
 

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That's a difficult scene for f/1.8 on 50 ml; there's a real depth of tangle ! I see some promising bits, I'll be able to find out when mine arrives in a couple of days. Think it's going to be another good lightweight panoramic lens !
 
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#236
LonelyBoy said:
It's not even a mail-in rebate; it's "instant savings". You'd have a hard time spending $199 on it if you were trying. When you can go to Best Buy and walk out with your card charged that amount... that's retail, as far as I'm concerned, not a theoretical price. Any more than an item on HSN that claims to be "valued at" some random amount.
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Its still a sale price. I pulled the below text from Best Buy's website, which shows you the regular (retail) price, and the sale price.

$149.99
On Sale
Save $50 (Reg. $199.99)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suggested_retail_price
 
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