Canon 50mm f/1.8 mark I - is this a good deal?

Not too bad - I've seen them go for nearer £100 in the past.

The trouble is that these lenses are as rare as rocking-horse ****!
 
A wonderful price for a 1987 lens that was practically given away at the time.

From what I gather, the Mk2 is optically the same, just without the metal mount or distance scale.
 
F3TT said:
Not too bad - I've seen them go for nearer £100 in the past.

The trouble is that these lenses are as rare as rocking-horse ****!
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Which is why I would like one :)
 
grahamsewelluk said:
A wonderful price for a 1987 lens that was practically given away at the time.

From what I gather, the Mk2 is optically the same, just without the metal mount or distance scale.
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Yup, Mine came with my EOS 650 as the Kit lens and Im still using it today on my 50D, in Mint condition also :thumbs:
 
Sorry guys, I should have made it quite clear I'd rather not settle for a Mk II.
 
The penny dropped for me about 15 minutes ago ;o)
I just assumed the Mk II would be an improvement on the Mk I but it seems not. Oh well, I have the mk II and am quite happy with it. Good luck with your search - might still be worth contacting Kerso to see if he can get hold of one.
 
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