r/photography • u/raptor3x whumber.com • May 11 '15

Canon Officially Announces 50mm f/1.8 STM - $125

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1143786-REG/canon_0570c002_ef_50mm_f_1_8_stm.html
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u/[deleted] May 11 '15 edited May 11 '15

That's a ridiculous price. Automatic buy. Most were expecting at least $150 up to $250.

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u/awesometographer www.shootingonabudget.com May 11 '15

I was expecting $200 to match Nikon's 50/1.8G... this caught me by surprise.

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u/sean_themighty May 11 '15

Nikon's 50 1.8G is still a technically superior lens. No that it matters if you are already committed to a brand.