Nifty Fifty Price

RNBzie · Jan 4, 2008

I have a friend who is getting a great deal on a Canon 50mm f/1.2...now she wants to get rid of her old Canon 50mm f/1.8.

Question...she is asking for $50 for her Fifty...the lens is in excellent shape, do you think I should pick it up?

I currently have a 85mm f/1.8 prime already, but I feel that the Nifty Fifty would be a great addition to my arsenal...Someone please chime in!

D-50 · Jan 4, 2008

As long as the lens is in good condition $50 sounds like a great deal. I shoot nikon and the 50mm for nikons go for $100 so if the price is similar for new canon lenses this deal is one you should jump on.

Johnboy2978 · Jan 4, 2008

Brand new they retail for about $75 if you are talking about this one:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/12142-USA/Canon_2514A002_Normal_EF_50mm_f_1_8.html

They seem to be pretty highly regarded for the price. I bought one for my brother in law and he seems to like it.

I shoot pentax so I have no idea how it ranks up.

Big Mike · Jan 4, 2008

Go for it.

Sideburns · Jan 4, 2008

If it functions correctly, and has no visible wear, it's worth it. However, if there's any visible wear, I'd be wary...the thing isn't exactly a panzer..so what it looks on the outside could very well mess up the inside.

usayit · Jan 4, 2008

Which 50mm f1.8 is it?

Plastic mount or metal mount?

If plastic.. thats a fine price

If metal.. then be a good friend and give them a little more.

RNBzie · Jan 4, 2008

I just confirmed it is the plastic mount...I believe its exactly the same lens at the B&H link Johnboy sent...she and I work in the same office just different department, she just called me this AM so I havent even got a chance to inspect the lens yet, but she swears it is in excellent shape.

sabbath999 · Jan 4, 2008

$50 and you can examine it yourself?

Heck, the way prices are running that is about a trip for 2 to MickyD's.

Sideburns · Jan 4, 2008

sabbath999 said:
$50 and you can examine it yourself?

Heck, the way prices are running that is about a trip for 2 to MickyD's.

Exactly..especially if my girlfriend is the other person.

("Ya I'll have this and this and this and 3 of those"
"You know you're not gonna eat it"
"ya but I want a little bit of everything"
"You just love spending my money don't you?")

hahaha.

Seriously, I'd love to be getting good deals like that. Too bad I live in Canada, and the only Canon shooter I know well enough to do stuff like that is my brother.