Why is this soo cheap? 1.4 lens are usually $300-$400
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Thanks for posting your question, This item is sold as "used" by various sellers who set their own prices, this would explain the price difference. I hope this was helpful
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This lens only fits FD Mount Canon AE-1, A-1 and F-1 MANUAL focus FILM cameras. It does NOT fit the digital DSLR Canon cameras which require EF or EF-S Canon mount type. One can only use this MANUAL focus camera on a Digital Camera if one buys a separate special ADAPTER. Adapter is NOT listed as included in the base Amazon description. If the buyer orders this lens and expects it to fit onto a Canon Digital DSLR camera, they are mistaken. THIS IS WHY THE PRICE DIFFERENTIAL. You are trying to compare this 1980's era lens to a 2000's era lens (DIFFERENT LENS!)
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There is at least one good comparison of the two lenses on youtube. Check out the videos and determine for yourself which lens fits your needs better. The f/1.4 is my first non-L lens; the add'l cost and weight made the f/1.2 less of a good fit for me.
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It is a slight bit better than the 50mm 1.4...way better than the 18-55. It's not up to an L lens quality but it does slightly beat out the build of my 50mm 1.4
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Mainly price. The Rokinon lenses are very good. I own a 35 and 24 Rokinon as well as some Canons. I think they perform extremely well.
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First, size. The 1.2 is huge! And the reason is also the second thing, optics. Unless you have a huge need, budget or ego, don't go 1.2. The 1.4 is amazing but the price may make you feel insecure, like it's not "good enough".
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If money is a concern, try the "fantastic plastic" or sometimes called the "nifty fifty". That's the Canon EOS 50mm f/1.8. Great lens. Best optics per dollar, for sure. Only complaint people have had has been about the quality of background blur when shooting wide open. I haven't had an issue personally, it's acceptable for the price. It IS rather ugly compared to the quality of bokeh on the f/1.2L .. But you can buy 15 of the 1.8s for the price of the 1.2, so that's to be expected.The 1.4 has had some great reviews as well.
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"but: is it a waste of money to buy a 1.2 lense for a less than full frame camera...thanks Bob" >> Straight answer : YES. A $1500 professional F1.2 lens on a cropped sensor body, for me is a contradiction, unless soon one will buy a befitting full frame sensor body. A $400 F1.4 or even F1.8 at $125-200 is good for a cropped sensor body.
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Uff... to much i will said... this are one of the finest cheapers lenses that you will find, the one thing that you must have in mind is that this is a f1.8 so that allows to get a lot more light meanwhile the 18-55 is a 3.5 and that my friend on the DLSR world is a big diference.
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My best guess is that it's a grey market lens. Several of those companies sell them at very low prices. Be careful as they don't have US warranties. A quick google of the business name will usually tell you what you need. A good price just as long as you never need service. If you do, you're screwed.
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This IS the cheap alternative to spending $400-600 on something comparable, this is THE BEST you can get for under $300. If you want anything cheaper, just get the focus rings and grab it by the screw and move them by hand as opposed to using the gears.
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So despite it being a macro there's no problem with regular focusing?The 50mm 1.8 is really shoddy build quality, I think you're thinking of that. The 50mm 1.4 (3 times the price) is quite sturdy.I use the 28-105mm (the cheap one, not the L glass) I got this around the same time my friend got the 28-135, which looks like a better lens on the surface, yet he hated his and sold it. It's a much larger lens physically, while the 28-105 is really small, so that's something to consider. I also felt like mine focused better, although that wasn't an objective test. And it's half the price, which is nice. Something to consider So despite it being a macro there's no problem with regular focusing?The 50mm 1.8 is really shoddy build quality, I think you're thinking of that. The 50mm 1.4 (3 times the price) is quite sturdy.I use the 28-105mm (the cheap one, not the L glass) I got this around the same time my friend got the 28-135, which looks like a better lens on the surface, yet he hated his and sold it. It's a much larger lens physically, while the 28-105 is really small, so that's something to consider. I also felt like mine focused better, although that wasn't an objective test. And it's... » Read More So despite it being a macro there's no problem with regular focusing?The 50mm 1.8 is really shoddy build quality, I think you're thinking of that. The 50mm 1.4 (3 times the price) is quite sturdy.I use the 28-105mm (the cheap one, not the L glass) I got this around the same time my friend got the 28-135, which looks like a better lens on the surface, yet he hated his and sold it. It's a much larger lens physically, while the 28-105 is really small, so that's something to consider. I also felt like mine focused better, although that wasn't an objective test. And it's half the price, which is nice. Something to consider « Show Less
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The first two answers are spot on. I bought this lens because it is far less expensive and I use a tripod most of the time.
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Not sure what you're asking. I bought a couple of them online because the prices were so different I thought they might also be. Bought a Nikon one, and a cheap after-market brand. Nikon's was about $7, the other was one cent. They're virtually identical, both work just fine. So I'd say, buy it online, and buy the $.01 version. Even with shipping, it should be less that $4-5.
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Can't believe nobody took this on yet. I don't have all of these lenses below, but This list should get you started. FA 50mm 1.4 All purpose, fast, handy lens of good quality and respectable optical performance without paying too much: FA Limited 77mm f/1.8 Possibly a bit longer in the focal length than you would want permanently attached, but this is regarded as one of the best in-production lenses for the platform. FA* (Star) 85mm f/1.4 Impossible to find for a reasonable price anywhere, but this is also widely regarded as one of the best lenses ever made for the platform. FA Limited 43mm f/1.9 Hard to find for a reasonable price, a lot of folks swear by these lenses in the same vein as the 77mm. Not-so-much-sleeper primes include the FA 40mm and 70mm limited pancake lenses. They stop down to f/2.8 and have fast a/f and good image quality. If I were on a budget, it'd be between the 40mm and the 50mm. The 77mm is an eventual acquisition you pick up after some time.
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It is a good lens, manual + auto-focus, image stabilization. It is not an exceptional lens (costing $1,500-2,000) but for $249 it is a good deal. It has become the lens of choice to "kit" a body, so lots are manufactured which might be the reason for a lower-than-expected price.
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I don't like the 50mm 1.4. I do have the 35mm 1.4 and I love this one much better.
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Not mine... I'd expect that model to be significantly more expensive, seeing as a lack of these features allows for such a cheap lens to begin with.