A Must-Have Lens for Canon SLRs
It must be expensive, right? Does it have IS and USM? Is it an "L" lens?
The answer to all three of these question is a resounding "NO"!
The answer, of course, is the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II at a pittance of $73.
So now, the "why"?
First off, as you can see, it's cheap. Not only is it cheap by it's great glass for the pennies you pay. This is probably the best "bang for the buck" lens that Canon offers and the first lens you should buy for your new DSLR.
Furthermore, this lens is a great portrait lens for APS-C sensor cameras like the Digital Rebel XT, 20D, and 30D. It is the equivalent to what an 80mm lens would be on a full-frame camera.
I won't rehash what others more knowledgable than me have said about this lens. Below are some links for your reading pleasure which reinforce the points I've made.
Bob Atkins' Review
Individual User Reviews from FredMiranda.com
The Digital Picture's Review
Individual User Reviews at PhotographyReview.com
The answer to all three of these question is a resounding "NO"!
The answer, of course, is the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II at a pittance of $73.
So now, the "why"?
First off, as you can see, it's cheap. Not only is it cheap by it's great glass for the pennies you pay. This is probably the best "bang for the buck" lens that Canon offers and the first lens you should buy for your new DSLR.
Furthermore, this lens is a great portrait lens for APS-C sensor cameras like the Digital Rebel XT, 20D, and 30D. It is the equivalent to what an 80mm lens would be on a full-frame camera.
I won't rehash what others more knowledgable than me have said about this lens. Below are some links for your reading pleasure which reinforce the points I've made.
Bob Atkins' Review
Individual User Reviews from FredMiranda.com
The Digital Picture's Review
Individual User Reviews at PhotographyReview.com
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