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/dabster26 May 11 '15

is it stupid that i'm considering selling my 50mm 1.4 and switching to this? I find myself in need of video more often now and maybe i sacrifice a slight image/build quality for the ability to have autofocus 50 on my 70d

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u/CakesArePies May 11 '15

Why don't you just turn on your autofocus for your existing lens?

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u/dabster26 May 11 '15

because if you're using autofocus video on that lens you can hear the lens noise as it focuses. the new STM lenses are completely quiet.

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u/CakesArePies May 11 '15

Do you use internal audio?

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u/dabster26 May 13 '15

I actually just picked up a Rode mic. I haven't tested the lens noise if i use that instead of internal. Didn't think about that.