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Currently, I have the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens (AKA the "nifty fifty"). It's snazzy super little lens for the price (£70), and has served me fine for the past couple of years. However, I am looking at upgrading to a better lens. I do have a limited budget, and I am only an amateur.
I am looking at the following:
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM http://biSPAM/1MRx1UA
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM http://biSPAM/1BCJ3ur
Any other suggestions for similar lenses would be appreciated. (But bare in mind, my maximum budget is no more than £300 MAX, so there is no point in suggesting something upward of that, no matter how good it is).
The one obvious difference is the aperture. But does 1.4 vs 1.8 make a LOT of difference?
Also, I have looked around on websites, and there seems to be very little to no difference between 85mm and 50mm in some minds, but not in others.
I do prefer a fixed zoom, but it's not absolutely necessary. And it doesn't have to be Canon.
Any tips and thoughts would be greatly received.
I am looking at the following:
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM http://biSPAM/1MRx1UA
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM http://biSPAM/1BCJ3ur
Any other suggestions for similar lenses would be appreciated. (But bare in mind, my maximum budget is no more than £300 MAX, so there is no point in suggesting something upward of that, no matter how good it is).
The one obvious difference is the aperture. But does 1.4 vs 1.8 make a LOT of difference?
Also, I have looked around on websites, and there seems to be very little to no difference between 85mm and 50mm in some minds, but not in others.
I do prefer a fixed zoom, but it's not absolutely necessary. And it doesn't have to be Canon.
Any tips and thoughts would be greatly received.
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