Alternative to canon 50mm f1.8?

engstrom0304 · 5 Feb 2012 at 15:35

Hey guys...

Already had one canon 50mm f1.8 lens get stuck on my camera, and had to break it off the camera, risking the camera, to get it off... Anyway, its time for a replacement..

What alternatives for not too much more, is there to this lens that has a metal mount?

Dunks · 5 Feb 2012 at 15:37

Canon 50mm Mk. I has a metal mount, but they do cost a little extra. For ~£70 your only option really is another 50mm 1.8 Mk. II.

2Thumbs · 5 Feb 2012 at 15:38

The above would be the only option, unless you're willing to go manual focus with an adapter.

Guitarman0 · 5 Feb 2012 at 17:08

As above for the £100 mark you aren't going to get anything else. I used an OM 50mm f1.8 with a AF confirm adapter from the bay (£10 adapter, £30 lens) before I got my canon 50 1.8 and it worked pretty well. Metal mount too

Nexus · 5 Feb 2012 at 18:25

Get the Canon f/1.4 if you are willing to spend a little more.

mithrandir · 5 Feb 2012 at 18:28

How did the lens get stuck originally? Was it due to a bad copy of the lens getting nudged accidentally causing it to get stuck?

engstrom0304 · 5 Feb 2012 at 18:30

mithrandir said:
How did the lens get stuck originally? Was it due to a bad copy of the lens getting nudged accidentally causing it to get stuck?

Dropped it from about 2 feet, and then it just wouldnt twist off all the way... i froced it off, with the logic that the plastic would break before the metal on the camera. Im just worried that if it is this flimsy then this will happen again.

EDIT: With both lens caps on!

ElDude · 5 Feb 2012 at 20:53

Buy another and don't drop it!

Either that or spend over £250 on the 1.4 Canon or Sigma.

Dunks · 5 Feb 2012 at 21:26

You'd be lucky to get either for £250, especially the Sigma. Currently after either, trying to shift my Sigma 17-50 f/2.8 to fund it.

Rojin · 5 Feb 2012 at 21:28

My Sigma only cost £225 second hand a year or so back. Great lens.

Guitarman0 · 5 Feb 2012 at 21:51

ElDude said:
Buy another and don't drop it!

Hit the nail on the head! lol

Dunks · 5 Feb 2012 at 21:52

Rojin said:
My Sigma only cost £225 second hand a year or so back. Great lens.

Really? So much want

Rojin · 5 Feb 2012 at 21:59

Dunks said:
Really? So much want

Yeah, it was missing the pouch but boxed and in like new condition. Bought on the TP for sale forums

koolpc · 5 Feb 2012 at 22:00

Looking for a 50mm 1.8 myself. I know they are flimsy but great optics.

Dunks · 5 Feb 2012 at 22:05

Rojin said:
Yeah, it was missing the pouch but boxed and in like new condition. Bought on the TP for sale forums

Been keeping my eye out on TP, like hens teeth. Trying to sell my 17-50 there as well.

oO Stevie Oo · 5 Feb 2012 at 22:39

As above just get another one and dont drop it, in a way the flimsy design of the nifty fifty probably saved your camera as if you had a more robust lens on there during the drop, it would probably be more than just a broken, cheap lens...