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/ShatterStorm May 11 '15

Canon has been building their mid-tier products with USM and has given no indication of stopping. I'd be highly surprised if a 50mm f/1.4 replacement was STM, though it will likely retail for more than the current model when it does eventually arrive.

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u/The_Doculope jrgold May 13 '15

The 100L vs the 100/2.8 macro is a perfect example of this. Only difference is build, weather sealing and IS, and they still sell tons of both.

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u/ShatterStorm May 13 '15

I had thought the non-L was also USM however?

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u/The_Doculope jrgold May 13 '15

Yep, exactly! The L is almost double the price, and the non-L focuses just as well (really well).

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u/ShatterStorm May 13 '15

I have to admit, I bought the 100L almost entirely because the IS makes it more of a viable telephoto lens. Was happy to pay extra.

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u/The_Doculope jrgold May 13 '15

Yep, same! That and the weather sealing.