The canon 50mm 1.8 has always been sharp enough for me personally even at 1.8. I hope this doesn't discourage anyone from getting it because its a great little lens!
I have the new 50mm F1.8 STM lens and agree with what was said in this video. A good compromise is shooting this lens at F2.2. It is significantly sharper than at F1.8 but is still two thrids of a stop faster (and more background blur) than at F2.8. Even shooting at F2.0 gives a small bump up in quality compared to F1.8. Like any lens, test various settings and see what works for you :)
The nifty fifty was my first canon prime lens, & it was great value. the 50mm stm looks even better..... a better mount, a better, quieter focus system, sharper with more contrast, better bokeh, less fringing, better build quality, & on top of that it has a nice unique creamy look that the new more expensive lenses lack. What's not to like.
I hate to say it but watching this video there was a point later in the video were I felt like I was being talked down to because I didn't spend the $1000 for the sigma and bought the 50mm STM. Like the Sigma is a great lens but if you are a Noob and don't know any better the 50mm STM is better than nothing. I'm sure it wasn't intended that way but it's just the vibe I got.
I have purchased 3 sigma lenses over the years, and they all gave very poor performance compared to their Canon counterparts, and in some cases were more expensive. The 50mm F1.8 is a great lens, the reviewer moaning about the noise it makes just shows how little their really is to complain about it, yes the STM lens is quieter, but he is shooting in a busy street, so does it really matter? If the new STM lens is better PQ then great, and yes I can see the benefit of the STM if shooting video, but if you are shooting stills, and are a hobbyist, just don't waste your money, the plastic nifty fifty is probably all you need.
Canon ef 50mm f1.8 STM is the very best 50mm lens on the market for the money. Its as sharp as the Canon L lenses. At a cost of $125.00 it can't be beat. Plus the 50mm stm has instant manual focus override. And a 7 blade round aperture for much nicer broken and sunstars. Unlime the older 50mm f1.8 or the 50mm f1.8 ii version.
Taylor Stalman, where have you been? I started shooting with DSLRs after watching some of your videos back in 2010/11. I loved your videos but cant find your channel anymore. Good seeing you producing videos again!!
Ricardo Mendes Hey thanks Ricardo! I haven't been doing a lot of videos lately, but I do have a weekly podcast called Cameras or Whatever at www.camerasorwhatever.com
And to clarify, I don’t mean to ridicule others who have less expensive hardware because that’s just wrong and uncalled for. No one knows how aspiring one could be but limited by budget. I’m only pointing out that better hardware in terms of quality can’t be argued with, and to say that it’s true shouldn’t be classified as a snobbery comment.
A creative mind behind a fine piece of glass is even better. A camera is a box to capture the image, it's the glass that shapes and forms that image. And the Canon 50mm f1.8 STM delivers.
You'd certainly wouldn't go wrong buying the nifty fifty as your first prime alongside your kit lens, it might not be perfect at 1.8 but the STM certainly has some improvements over the old II. And at least it doesn't broke your bank. I'm sure some people that want this lens (including me) want that superb bokeh look that our kit lens could ever dreamed of. I'm surprised you guys didn't touch this subject on the video since it's very clearly both nifty fifty has some busy bokeh quality, especially the specular highlights where they have some soap bubble effect, while the Sigma Art is incredibly soft. I didn't notice this characteristic at first when I bought the lens (and so why I don't have regret buying it), but seeing this comparison it's clear why the $1000 lens is $1000. The EF 50 1.4 though... I mean it's not as expensive as the Sigma but Canon just never really cared I guess, it's really old at this point (and already just as bad as the 1.8 II back then), and until now they've never updated it.
If you're wondering how well the 50mm will suit you on a cropped sensor camera, just wander around with your kit lens set to 50mm & take some photos. For portraits & flowers it will be more convenient than a 24mm pancake lens. For many other things you can move in or out with your legs.😂
I can see people who will know how to benefit from the superior pop, color and contrast of a well micro adjusted 50stm at f2.8 surpass results of its "more expensive but only good wide open optical special effects" brothers/rivals even on a 5dsr
I got into film and photography just as a hobby a few years back and have been taking my time enjoying the learning curve and every time I think I have a firm grasp on all of this I end up learning something new! Thanks for this video because once I finally thought I had a firm grasp on aperture (Just started actually learning about it a few days ago) I heard something that was mentioned towards the end of the video that I wasn't aware of. I had no idea that aperture also affects depth of field and I got to playing around with my new canon 50mm f1.8 STM lens (which I love by the way especially since I am just doing this for fun) and I was able to really notice the difference in the depth of field as I stopped up. I follow quite a few channels because certain people can explain the same thing in different ways and I'm sure I've heard it on other videos but thanks for mentioning the fine details like that in your videos because it really helps people like me who are still learning! Also I really like how you framed every shot for the video really nicely! It was a really visually appealing and educational video that I enjoyed watching! Subbed!
Nice video guys. I was really impressed with all of the improvements of the lens, especially with Canon keeping it at the same price of the original. It's definitely going to be another big selling lens for sure :) Chris
Bit disappointed not to get more emphasis on video applications for this lens, because I thought thats what STM was mostly aimed at. I once tried using the old 50mm for video and the noise & focus hunting soon made it a no go.
8:06 Exactly what I was wondering, until Canon announced they ceased development of EF lenses. That brought back memories of when they abandoned the FD lenses system. I wish they would at least have ended with a definitive 50mm 1.4.
Ridiculous. Do you have any concept of how many commercial stock photos have been sold over the years taken with even the original nifty 50? It's a LEARNING lens? Only to hipster snobs like this. Any 50mm normal lens is a professional lens ready to produce EXCELLENT results. I've published photos in GQ as late as 2014 with the original plastic mount nifty 50. This kind of crap really pisses me off.
Peter Richey but it IS a learning lens, and your argument there did not challenge that. It's a learning lens because it's the accurate representation of what the eyes really see. Now of course you can go pro with this lens, just because it's a learning lens doesn't mean only beginners are accepted to use this lens. Lenses are not the same as bodies. There ARE bodies that are meant to be used for beginners and pros might be insecure of using those bodies (like canon rebel or nikon d3400), but you can't apply the same logic to lenses. Even pros can take great pictures with beginners' bodies and they will not lose their 'pro' card.
Recently i watched a video of a great model photographer, his pictures were outstanding!!! And i got curious what lens did he used, i imagined maybe the canon 50 1.2, but no, and the end he stood in the frame, with 6d around his neck, and the firs model plastic king 50mm 1.8. That got me really inspired!!!
Completely agree. There are so many that get hung up on gear. Looking for flare on glasses, etc? In reality, you probably wouldn't notice anything unless you were looking for it. Photography has become a computer project recently and less of an art, sadly. I'm old enough to remember a dark room and 'grain'.
Calling anything a learning tool reduces it's value. What should be emphasised it that it is so versatile it can be used by everyone from beginner to professional. And the latter use this lens all the time. Calling it a learning lens reduces it to a toy and a throw away one at that.
Great video! The new 50mm kinda brings me back to the memories of my previously owned 50mm 1.8 II, which I no longer have. It was and it still is the best bang for the money portrait lens, and it's good that Canon finally update that lens with the STM one. Fantastic video! Kinda miss Chris though, but Jordan did a great job on this video, so was Tyler!
I have the 50 1.4 from Canon, and it is almost unusable below 1.8. But the focus motor is less noticeable which is nice in quiet situations. I also purchased it used, which is what I would recommend for the Canon 50 1.4. If I wasn't in the market for a tilt-shift, I would be getting the Sigma 50 Art.....
Nice video guys. Cool to mix things up with Tyler as guest host (I'm pretty sure he didn't even say "that being said" even once). Canon's always had the most extensive lens lineup, even if their bodies sometimes fall behind the update curve, so it will be interesting to see how they revamp things, lest they lose that one advantage they still enjoy.
Now the question is. Is the 50mm F1.8 STM as good as the Nikon 50mm F1.8 G. Which already had the quiet AF and the metal lens mount.(but it is also more expensive)
Comparing the Canon 50mm F1.8 and the Canon 50mm F1.8 STM with Canon 50mm F1.4 its not the same. The first two was shot at a lower shutter speed and since this lens has no IS, you need to set the camera to a faster speed as you done with the Canon 50mm F1.4 at 1/1000 or if not your image will come shaky or double blurred image with chromatic aberration
50mm with FF bodies is amazing because it is possible to get closer improving the short dof. For aps-c a 85mm is good to get this sensation, but it is much closer. so 50mm 1.4 would be good for apsc bodies. the cons is the price. i´m yet thinking that canon needs to build a 50mm with real quality (like sigma art) and IS too.
I'm using 7D ii with 2.8 24-70 (I) for office portraits of patients. Would this lens (1.8) be better or comparable in sharpness at 5.0-5.6 f stop? Any ideas? Thanks and nice video.
I'd just like to thank all who embarrass the less fortunate like myself who can't afford the over-priced lenses and other equipment. We know that you get what you pay for, but to shame us by talking about a bit of extra gear noise etc. is rather pathetic. If only we were all loaded and could afford the best stuff. Personally I think you should take a leaf out of Mike Browne's and Gavin Hoey's books and be a bit more sympathetic to those that are either just starting out or have limited funds. For example, jumping from a $100 prime to a $1000 version with a mega bucks camera.
Lol chill out man, all they are doing is comparing products for viewers to know what the different types of lenses you can use. I don't know if you saw the whole video but the message I got is if you are a beginner stick with the 1.8 50mm. Cheers!
NikoBell12 what the hell is a pity pot? You're complaining now. Shut hell up because people are allowed an opinion and this is mine. So button it if you don't like what I have to say.
Thanks Tyler...Really informative👍...Just want to ask, how will this 50-1.8 go with my Canon EOS 80D? I mean, you said that on crop-sensor DSLRs, focusing will not be accurate....So, will I get the same result? Thanks. Cheers🙂
"GIngers have no souls." "Cameras steal people's souls." Therefore, gingers taking pictures of other gingers is the equivalent of dividing by zero. I'll leave the internet now. >.>; Great video, btw! ^_^;
Honestly, I can't see the difference in most of these pics. Maybe with Sigma it was a bit sharper but most people would never pay that much attention to complain. Most people who are not into photography aren't going to look at your photos and say "That is obviously cheap lenses, it would have looked so much better with a better quality lenses". In worst case scenario they'll notice isn't the sharpest possible, but not to the point of complaining.
Felt as though they were talking down to me, because i didn't buy the Sigma which is in the same price range as a Canon L series 50mm. Didn't understand why they compared the sigma to a normal cheapo 50mm STM, when its two different leagues of lens. I thought the crop was 1.6x, therefore making it the equivalent to an 80mm? or does it different APS-C sensors have different crop rates?
I used to have the canon 50mm 1.4 and had to sell it cheap because it was soft... turns out its most of the canon usm 50mm 1.4... so whh buy a 1.4 when youll stop it down to 1.8 or 2.8? Might aswll get the 50mm stm 1.8
Tyler Stalman yes, 40mm is pin sharp from f2.8. It's more versatile too, especially on FF. It's just that 50mm is better focal length for portraits on crop bodies
I have a 50mm f/1.8 but mine is a Nikon (Canon isn't the be-all and end-all of cameras), I didn't find it that expensive, in fact, I think it was about £130
what would you recommend the viltrox speed booster or just a regular canon adaptor for m50 ? and i have heard that when we use vitrox spped booster we loose image quality ??? is it true ?? what would you suggest me best portrait lens for m50 . thanks
i use nikon and for just friends walking around i still dont know whats the best auto focus ways? face detect? single point? something else? I can almost never nail focus on the eye
You have to ask yourself is the Sigma f/1.4 six times better than the Canon 50mm f/1.8? Obviously the answer is no, better but not six times better. I bought my 50mm f/1.8 stm for less than £100 and I also bought the 24mm f/2.8 stm and 85mm f/1.8 for less than the price of the Sigma. It suited my needs more :)
hello, I have a Canon camera with a 50mm lens. Someone ask me how many feet is it close when taking a photo. I didn't know how to answer that. would you know?
Glad that the commenters share my opinion on this snobish hipster review. Luckily there are tons of channels where photographers with big budgets and skill are still decent enough not to talk down to their viewers. Learning lens ? So a Prius is a learning car before one gets a Lambo ?
Have you guys reviewed any Fuji lens yet? I can't seem to find anything you've done on any fujifilm glass. Is that due to my incompetence or are the videos hidden?
I don't agree with the 50 1.4 bashing. I'm going to do a video soon on this. I own a bunch of L lenses and the 50 1.4 and 1.8 and the 1.4 is absolutely spectacular. further the 50 1.4 is $329 new on Amazon so this three times the price stuff is incorrect. the 1.4 is marginally sharper in the center at 1.8 vs the 50 1.8 but in the corners and even mid field the 1.4 is much sharper and contrastier than the 1.8. if you need critical sharpness, nothing beats the 1.4 in the corners stopped down. the 1.4 is even sharper than the sigma 50 in the extreme corners stopped down. I'll do a 1.4 review soon. also my info is also backed by dxomark and digital picture. that being said bring back Chris Nichols!!!!!!!
The canon 50mm 1.8 has always been sharp enough for me personally even at 1.8. I hope this doesn't discourage anyone from getting it because its a great little lens!
I have the new 50mm F1.8 STM lens and agree with what was said in this video. A good compromise is shooting this lens at F2.2. It is significantly sharper than at F1.8 but is still two thrids of a stop faster (and more background blur) than at F2.8. Even shooting at F2.0 gives a small bump up in quality compared to F1.8. Like any lens, test various settings and see what works for you :)
Everyone should tweet canon to make an affordable 35mm 1.8
F. Perez I would buy that as soon as it's released.
They probably couldn’t do that but a 35mm f2.8 is reasonable.
@@jaxw2628 i think 35mm f2.8 is macro lens
@@jaxw2628 Totally agree with this comment. A lot more glass is necessary for a 35mm f/1.8. But I'd take an EF 35mm f/2.8 IS STM in a heardbeat!
Well, there's a 35mm f2 is usm now (bit of a necro)
The nifty fifty was my first canon prime lens, & it was great value. the 50mm stm looks even better..... a better mount, a better, quieter focus system, sharper with more contrast, better bokeh, less fringing, better build quality, & on top of that it has a nice unique creamy look that the new more expensive lenses lack. What's not to like.
Who tell the model to wear the glasses to check sharpness of the lenses. Chromatic Aberration are just detail which you can correct in Lightroom.
I hate to say it but watching this video there was a point later in the video were I felt like I was being talked down to because I didn't spend the $1000 for the sigma and bought the 50mm STM. Like the Sigma is a great lens but if you are a Noob and don't know any better the 50mm STM is better than nothing. I'm sure it wasn't intended that way but it's just the vibe I got.
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I have purchased 3 sigma lenses over the years, and they all gave very poor performance compared to their Canon counterparts, and in some cases were more expensive.
The 50mm F1.8 is a great lens, the reviewer moaning about the noise it makes just shows how little their really is to complain about it, yes the STM lens is quieter, but he is shooting in a busy street, so does it really matter?
If the new STM lens is better PQ then great, and yes I can see the benefit of the STM if shooting video, but if you are shooting stills, and are a hobbyist, just don't waste your money, the plastic nifty fifty is probably all you need.
Sorry typo, there is not their is.
Dont let this dude or others change your opinion, do what you want
Canon ef 50mm f1.8 STM is the very best 50mm lens on the market for the money. Its as sharp as the Canon L lenses. At a cost of $125.00 it can't be beat. Plus the 50mm stm has instant manual focus override. And a 7 blade round aperture for much nicer broken and sunstars.
Unlime the older 50mm f1.8 or the 50mm f1.8 ii version.
Just pick up mine for $75 brand new on clearance from my local Essex Bargain Store. Loving this lens with my Canon 5D Mark III.
Taylor Stalman, where have you been? I started shooting with DSLRs after watching some of your videos back in 2010/11. I loved your videos but cant find your channel anymore.
Good seeing you producing videos again!!
Ricardo Mendes Hey thanks Ricardo! I haven't been doing a lot of videos lately, but I do have a weekly podcast called Cameras or Whatever at www.camerasorwhatever.com
How uncomfortable does Jordan look sitting on the stool in the beginning :)
The best camera is the one you can afford. The best photos come from a creative mind. Enough of this snobbery.
While I agree on a creative standpoint, you can’t argue with actual specs and better hardware, and I wouldn’t call it snobbery.
And to clarify, I don’t mean to ridicule others who have less expensive hardware because that’s just wrong and uncalled for. No one knows how aspiring one could be but limited by budget. I’m only pointing out that better hardware in terms of quality can’t be argued with, and to say that it’s true shouldn’t be classified as a snobbery comment.
@@nesswatch7935 Maybe its the way the almost seem to wrinkle their nose at the 1.8 like they feel sorry for the learner lens users outthere?
A creative mind behind a fine piece of glass is even better. A camera is a box to capture the image, it's the glass that shapes and forms that image. And the Canon 50mm f1.8 STM delivers.
You'd certainly wouldn't go wrong buying the nifty fifty as your first prime alongside your kit lens, it might not be perfect at 1.8 but the STM certainly has some improvements over the old II. And at least it doesn't broke your bank. I'm sure some people that want this lens (including me) want that superb bokeh look that our kit lens could ever dreamed of. I'm surprised you guys didn't touch this subject on the video since it's very clearly both nifty fifty has some busy bokeh quality, especially the specular highlights where they have some soap bubble effect, while the Sigma Art is incredibly soft. I didn't notice this characteristic at first when I bought the lens (and so why I don't have regret buying it), but seeing this comparison it's clear why the $1000 lens is $1000. The EF 50 1.4 though... I mean it's not as expensive as the Sigma but Canon just never really cared I guess, it's really old at this point (and already just as bad as the 1.8 II back then), and until now they've never updated it.
If you're wondering how well the 50mm will suit you on a cropped sensor camera, just wander around with your kit lens set to 50mm & take some photos. For portraits & flowers it will be more convenient than a 24mm pancake lens. For many other things you can move in or out with your legs.😂
This STM version is awesome with my APC 7D. I am very impressed the focus is not bad either in low light
I will give the 50mm STM a try. I have the 50mm 1.4 right now, but its focus ring got stuck, which is very annoying. Great review, guys.
I can see people who will know how to benefit from the superior pop, color and contrast of a well micro adjusted 50stm at f2.8 surpass results of its "more expensive but only good wide open optical special effects" brothers/rivals even on a 5dsr
I got into film and photography just as a hobby a few years back and have been taking my time enjoying the learning curve and every time I think I have a firm grasp on all of this I end up learning something new! Thanks for this video because once I finally thought I had a firm grasp on aperture (Just started actually learning about it a few days ago) I heard something that was mentioned towards the end of the video that I wasn't aware of. I had no idea that aperture also affects depth of field and I got to playing around with my new canon 50mm f1.8 STM lens (which I love by the way especially since I am just doing this for fun) and I was able to really notice the difference in the depth of field as I stopped up. I follow quite a few channels because certain people can explain the same thing in different ways and I'm sure I've heard it on other videos but thanks for mentioning the fine details like that in your videos because it really helps people like me who are still learning! Also I really like how you framed every shot for the video really nicely! It was a really visually appealing and educational video that I enjoyed watching! Subbed!
Nice video guys. I was really impressed with all of the improvements of the lens, especially with Canon keeping it at the same price of the original. It's definitely going to be another big selling lens for sure :)
Chris
Bit disappointed not to get more emphasis on video applications for this lens, because I thought thats what STM was mostly aimed at. I once tried using the old 50mm for video and the noise & focus hunting soon made it a no go.
8:06 Exactly what I was wondering, until Canon announced they ceased development of EF lenses. That brought back memories of when they abandoned the FD lenses system.
I wish they would at least have ended with a definitive 50mm 1.4.
Ridiculous. Do you have any concept of how many commercial stock photos have been sold over the years taken with even the original nifty 50? It's a LEARNING lens? Only to hipster snobs like this. Any 50mm normal lens is a professional lens ready to produce EXCELLENT results. I've published photos in GQ as late as 2014 with the original plastic mount nifty 50. This kind of crap really pisses me off.
Peter Richey but it IS a learning lens, and your argument there did not challenge that. It's a learning lens because it's the accurate representation of what the eyes really see. Now of course you can go pro with this lens, just because it's a learning lens doesn't mean only beginners are accepted to use this lens. Lenses are not the same as bodies. There ARE bodies that are meant to be used for beginners and pros might be insecure of using those bodies (like canon rebel or nikon d3400), but you can't apply the same logic to lenses. Even pros can take great pictures with beginners' bodies and they will not lose their 'pro' card.
Recently i watched a video of a great model photographer, his pictures were outstanding!!! And i got curious what lens did he used, i imagined maybe the canon 50 1.2, but no, and the end he stood in the frame, with 6d around his neck, and the firs model plastic king 50mm 1.8. That got me really inspired!!!
ATL Film Lab ABSOLUTELY agree bro. Thanks for speaking up.
Completely agree. There are so many that get hung up on gear. Looking for flare on glasses, etc? In reality, you probably wouldn't notice anything unless you were looking for it. Photography has become a computer project recently and less of an art, sadly. I'm old enough to remember a dark room and 'grain'.
Calling anything a learning tool reduces it's value. What should be emphasised it that it is so versatile it can be used by everyone from beginner to professional. And the latter use this lens all the time. Calling it a learning lens reduces it to a toy and a throw away one at that.
Great video! The new 50mm kinda brings me back to the memories of my previously owned 50mm 1.8 II, which I no longer have. It was and it still is the best bang for the money portrait lens, and it's good that Canon finally update that lens with the STM one. Fantastic video! Kinda miss Chris though, but Jordan did a great job on this video, so was Tyler!
I have the 50 1.4 from Canon, and it is almost unusable below 1.8. But the focus motor is less noticeable which is nice in quiet situations. I also purchased it used, which is what I would recommend for the Canon 50 1.4. If I wasn't in the market for a tilt-shift, I would be getting the Sigma 50 Art.....
Nice video guys. Cool to mix things up with Tyler as guest host (I'm pretty sure he didn't even say "that being said" even once).
Canon's always had the most extensive lens lineup, even if their bodies sometimes fall behind the update curve, so it will be interesting to see how they revamp things, lest they lose that one advantage they still enjoy.
Now the question is.
Is the 50mm F1.8 STM as good as the Nikon 50mm F1.8 G.
Which already had the quiet AF and the metal lens mount.(but it is also more expensive)
With the arrival of the Tarmon 45mm f/1.8 it would seem there may now be a middle ground between the nifty fifty and the one grand Sigma.
is your wife a model? definitely looks like a pro
Camerastore we need more videos with Tyler stalman
The best video on the comparison of 50mm 1.4 and 1.8. Thank you
I have the Sigma 35mm Art and it is by far the best photo equipment I've ever purchased.
100% agree. And I own almost every lens for nikon & I don't mean that arrogantly. But every time I use the sigma 35 I am blown away
I owned the sigma 35 before and it was sharp but it misfocused especially at infinity. I returned it.
DigitalPatriot You won't have the misfocus issue, if you use an EVIL, instead of a DSLR!
i just saw this video and Jordan never changes!
I would love to see your videos in 4k - espacially the comparisons of photos.
My first Canon lens, I'm using it with my Canon 6d.
how is the feel of the canon 6d... thinking of getting it
@@ochuko3d great camera, good performance for the price
would love to see those lenses compared to the Tamron 60mm f/2, which also happens to be a true macro lens
Comparing the Canon 50mm F1.8 and the Canon 50mm F1.8 STM with Canon 50mm F1.4 its not the same. The first two was shot at a lower shutter speed and since this lens has no IS, you need to set the camera to a faster speed as you done with the Canon 50mm F1.4 at 1/1000 or if not your image will come shaky or double blurred image with chromatic aberration
The Canon 50mm f1.8 really shines on FF cameras. It's not really optimal for crop sensors.
Best episode in my opinion
50mm with FF bodies is amazing because it is possible to get closer improving the short dof. For aps-c a 85mm is good to get this sensation, but it is much closer. so 50mm 1.4 would be good for apsc bodies. the cons is the price. i´m yet thinking that canon needs to build a 50mm with real quality (like sigma art) and IS too.
Wow. The colours from the 7D video at 3:41 are so much better than the grading on the main video shot on the Sonys. Maybe it's time to ditch S-Log?
I'm using 7D ii with 2.8 24-70 (I) for office portraits of patients. Would this lens (1.8) be better or comparable in sharpness at 5.0-5.6 f stop? Any ideas? Thanks and nice video.
He's right the 40mm pancake is pretty exceptional
MUST BUY
What is the best settings for this lens? ( iso, aperture, exposure, shutter speed )
I like her gesture at 2:20
Yes Guy's I also would like to see an upgrade to the Canon 50mm f1.4, Long overdue
I'd just like to thank all who embarrass the less fortunate like myself who can't afford the over-priced lenses and other equipment. We know that you get what you pay for, but to shame us by talking about a bit of extra gear noise etc. is rather pathetic. If only we were all loaded and could afford the best stuff. Personally I think you should take a leaf out of Mike Browne's and Gavin Hoey's books and be a bit more sympathetic to those that are either just starting out or have limited funds. For example, jumping from a $100 prime to a $1000 version with a mega bucks camera.
Lol chill out man, all they are doing is comparing products for viewers to know what the different types of lenses you can use. I don't know if you saw the whole video but the message I got is if you are a beginner stick with the 1.8 50mm. Cheers!
Get off of your pity pot. I ain't got that much money either but you don't see me complaining.
NikoBell12 what the hell is a pity pot? You're complaining now. Shut hell up because people are allowed an opinion and this is mine. So button it if you don't like what I have to say.
Shaun Hopkinson Wow, you are really dumb.
Shaun that's for having the balls to speak the truth
Thanks Tyler...Really informative👍...Just want to ask, how will this 50-1.8 go with my Canon EOS 80D? I mean, you said that on crop-sensor DSLRs, focusing will not be accurate....So, will I get the same result?
Thanks.
Cheers🙂
I read somewhere you can't zoom when using this lens... Is that true?
Nice work, Tyler Stalman. Thanks for speaking legibly, unlike Kyle Marquardt.
"GIngers have no souls."
"Cameras steal people's souls."
Therefore, gingers taking pictures of other gingers is the equivalent of dividing by zero.
I'll leave the internet now. >.>;
Great video, btw! ^_^;
the 1.8 stm shot had sun directly on the metallic portion of the frame, the others did not... skin tones looked good between the 1.8 and 1.4
Very great review! This explains exactly what I was trying to convey to my friends about aberrations while wide open.
How I wish they also made an 18-55mil with f1.8 - 3.5 stm lens seperately.
Tyler is the man. Watch out Chris!
is this lens working fine with 70d? no auto focus problem?
+Ranez Gurubhai should work good
"Using it on a crop camera means you need to multiply it by 1.6X so it comes to around 85..."
I think he meant around 75mm equivalent.
TimothyLawTV It works out 80mm, so we'll have to agree to split the difference.
Jordan @ TCSTV
TheCameraStoreTV I use a Sony APS-C 1.5X crop, didn't realise that 1.6X would be a 5mm difference compared to 1.5X!
TimothyLawTV well it's a tenth of 50mm, which is 5mm… math!!!
***** Ahh I'm used to calculating 1.5X on my crop sensor. I need to keep that in mind when using Canon crops!
+TimothyLawTV Sony APS-C is also a 1.6x crop, only nikon DX is 1.5x
Thanks, folks. Interesting and useful.
Honestly, I can't see the difference in most of these pics. Maybe with Sigma it was a bit sharper but most people would never pay that much attention to complain. Most people who are not into photography aren't going to look at your photos and say "That is obviously cheap lenses, it would have looked so much better with a better quality lenses". In worst case scenario they'll notice isn't the sharpest possible, but not to the point of complaining.
+TaylerStalman, just bookmarked your site. Thanks for doing the video.
✌🏻️u covered the points which others failed thank u
I bought one and must say it's cool
I know it is good for potrait photography....But is it good for videography? If you have to carry one lens for your travel will it be enough?
Crossing my fingers for a review of the rx100iv!
3:21 i thought this review was good 1.6x50 equals 85 thats some next level math right there
He said around 85 since on a canon APSC sensor it's cropped by 1.6 x 50, instead of saying 80 he meant to say it's basically equivalent to a 85mm
Remember, You can Enjoy Full STM Benefits if your camera have Hybrid AF or Dual Pixel AF. Its WORTH to upgrade.
2:22 Background !!!
Nice review, I have just one mention though: that ring adapter you keep referring to... it's called lens mount! :/
Jordan have you guys tried the new A7R Mark II yet, or still waiting?
Dmitry Brodsky Still waiting. Hoping to see our sample early August.
Jordan @ TCSTV
Felt as though they were talking down to me, because i didn't buy the Sigma which is in the same price range as a Canon L series 50mm. Didn't understand why they compared the sigma to a normal cheapo 50mm STM, when its two different leagues of lens.
I thought the crop was 1.6x, therefore making it the equivalent to an 80mm? or does it different APS-C sensors have different crop rates?
I used to have the canon 50mm 1.4 and had to sell it cheap because it was soft... turns out its most of the canon usm 50mm 1.4... so whh buy a 1.4 when youll stop it down to 1.8 or 2.8? Might aswll get the 50mm stm 1.8
How did it compare to the 40 f/2.8 STM? I had that lens and was surprised with its quality for such a small and light lens.
mountainhobo I much prefer the 40mm
Tyler Stalman Thanks!
Tyler Stalman yes, 40mm is pin sharp from f2.8. It's more versatile too, especially on FF. It's just that 50mm is better focal length for portraits on crop bodies
amazing video. I'm going to get this lens. what camera light metering mode did you use for these photographs. thanks.
Thank you! I thought I was going crazy lol
I have a 50mm f/1.8 but mine is a Nikon (Canon isn't the be-all and end-all of cameras), I didn't find it that expensive, in fact, I think it was about £130
I need that camera strap!
what would you recommend the viltrox speed booster or just a regular canon adaptor for m50 ? and i have heard that when we use vitrox spped booster we loose image quality ??? is it true ?? what would you suggest me best portrait lens for m50 . thanks
i use nikon and for just friends walking around i still dont know whats the best auto focus ways? face detect? single point? something else? I can almost never nail focus on the eye
Wow this was really helpful, thx
Good luck! Best regards from a Fuji-user :-)
What about if you can save lot of money by edit the image a little bit with adobe lightroom?
You have to ask yourself is the Sigma f/1.4 six times better than the Canon 50mm f/1.8? Obviously the answer is no, better but not six times better. I bought my 50mm f/1.8 stm for less than £100 and I also bought the 24mm f/2.8 stm and 85mm f/1.8 for less than the price of the Sigma. It suited my needs more :)
hello, I have a Canon camera with a 50mm lens. Someone ask me how many feet is it close when taking a photo. I didn't know how to answer that. would you know?
whats this lens like with crop sensor dslrs? Im trying to shoot video of people medium-full body shots
I think a fair comparison with the Sigma should have been the non-ART line. It's a great lens it's predecessor.
Sony FS5 and 7, A7s footage - Why is there always magenta cast (0:07 - 0:47 most obv.)?
The Sigma also had way better bokeh!
It's also $300 more! 😭
Glad that the commenters share my opinion on this snobish hipster review. Luckily there are tons of channels where photographers with big budgets and skill are still decent enough not to talk down to their viewers. Learning lens ? So a Prius is a learning car before one gets a Lambo ?
I love my 1.8 the thing rocks out really good shots.
Anytime i take photos with my Canon 50mm there a problem with the photos coz i there's a point on people nose. how can i fix it ? Thanks
so no optical changes fot new 50? silent focus and metal mount?
please recommend me a good lens for general family photography for my cannon 70d .thanks
Please review the Samsung NX30!
will the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens work for a Canon t4i?
Have you guys reviewed any Fuji lens yet? I can't seem to find anything you've done on any fujifilm glass. Is that due to my incompetence or are the videos hidden?
At what distance i will get sharp images for 1.8 aperture on apsc sensor for portraits
I don't agree with the 50 1.4 bashing. I'm going to do a video soon on this. I own a bunch of L lenses and the 50 1.4 and 1.8 and the 1.4 is absolutely spectacular. further the 50 1.4 is $329 new on Amazon so this three times the price stuff is incorrect. the 1.4 is marginally sharper in the center at 1.8 vs the 50 1.8 but in the corners and even mid field the 1.4 is much sharper and contrastier than the 1.8. if you need critical sharpness, nothing beats the 1.4 in the corners stopped down. the 1.4 is even sharper than the sigma 50 in the extreme corners stopped down. I'll do a 1.4 review soon. also my info is also backed by dxomark and digital picture. that being said bring back Chris Nichols!!!!!!!
DigitalPatriot Not anymore. the 50mm 1.8STM HUGELY improved in the corners. I would even say that the 1.4 looks softer with wider aperture.
MikedieONE Actually that's a really good point that we didn't test, but I've seen in more in depth reviews. The corners do look much much sharper.
Is that lens work at d700 and d750??How it would be ??Than you! !
50mm is absolutely worth it. If you can get a 1000 dollar lens go for it. You don’t need it
Its become my primal lens on my t3i
keep on subject!