Canon 50mm 1.8 Question

[EngageTutorials]

Hi, i am very new to photography/film about 2 days ago i bought the Canon T2i which came with the kit lense. I want to buy the Canon 50MM 1.8 II but it has no image stabilization. Will this be a problem? Or is it ok? Once i again sorry if its a stupid question.

 

[Hickeydog]

The lack of IS means the lens will be cheaper. The rule of thumb is 1/focal length for appropriate shutter speed for hand held without IS. So with the 50mm prime, try to stay at 1/50 or shorter for the shutter speed. Now, if you're really stable hand held or using a tripod, you can go with longer shutter speeds. I'm pretty good hand held, so I can get away with 1/30 or even 1/20, but that's pushing it.

non-IS lenses are fine, until you get into telephotos, like 100+, then you want to get a lens that has IS.

 

[subscuck]

non-IS lenses are fine, until you get into telephotos, like 100+, then you want to get a lens that has IS.

Nooo, then you use a monopod, tripod, or most importantly, follow the rule of thumb. Pros shot, and still shoot, with non IS tele's. IS is a tool you can choose to have, or not have, in your tool box. It is by no means necessary.

 

[EngageTutorials]

Thank you guys for the reply. I am definitely going to buy =]

 

[MichaelH]

It's a nice piece of glass. IS isn't that important with a fast shutter speed at 50mm.

 

[EngageTutorials]

ok, thanks ! I can tell this forum is gonna help a lot!

 

[BuS_RiDeR]

I have the Canon EF 50mm 1.8 II and it has become my primary lens. I am very happy with it.

 

[DennyCrane]

The nifty fifty was one of the first lenses I bought. The large aperture is amazing, and the glass quality is sufficient to get some nice shots. It'll serve you well. Mine's been collecting dust lately since I bought my Sigma 17-70 and dumped the 18-55 kit lens. But the 50 will always have it's uses and is almost a necessity in everyone's camera bag.

 

[Compaq]

I'll just remind you that you're not buying an astonishing piece of engineering, here. It's crappy built, the focus ring is crappy small and not smooth. I wouldn't drop mine in the ground. Bokeh isn't the best either.

That said, it takes sharp photos. It's nice and fast at f/1.8, which I'm sure will come in handy at some point. I love mine, just don't expect metal on this lens. Nurture it like an egg, and it'll hatch some great photos....

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[LuigiVN]

Due to the crop factor of your camera the nifty fifty becomes a 80mm prime, you should take that in consideration, it is on the border of becoming a telephoto lens so if you're shooting in tight spaces you'll need probably a 35mm 1.8 or 28mm 1.8. It is a terrific lens, I have one on my XTi all the time, it saves me from having to boost the ISO up to 1600 indoors.