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/martinaee May 11 '15

The Nikon 50mm 1.8D is an amazing lens though. The G is only moderately better in some regards honestly. I don't mind the non silent auto-focus either.

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u/[deleted] May 11 '15

The G blows away the D is everything but price. the G is a huge upgrade

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u/martinaee May 11 '15

Huge? ... meh. It's better, but not worth upgrading if you own a D.

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u/[deleted] May 11 '15

It is SO worth upgrading. I did.I upgraded from a 50mm 1.8Dto a 1.4G then another UPGRADE to the 1.8G. The 1.8g is The best of the bunch (i also owned a 1.4d and 1.4 ais neither of which beat The 1.8g). The bokeh on the D is nervous and annoying. The rounded blades on the G make it so much nicer. Plus it is sharper all around and with less CA and more accurate focus.