Elizabeth Halford Photography » Cut through the bull and get real advice in plain English

you are BRILLIANT! thank you for all your help! x

I have the 50mm F1.4 and I LOVE IT!! I also have the 28-135mm but it pretty much just sits in my camera bag most the time. The 50mm is a great clear lens, perfect for bokeh!

I have to agree with you Elizabeth, the 50mm 1.8 is…well…a $90 lens. While the cheap construction doesn’t bother me, the only time I find myself using it is when I need a faster lens than my 2.8 (which is only rarely…and only at night…). It’s not very sharp, but maybe I’m just spoiled from shooting with L lenses. It’s nice to have a lightweight lens, but in a sick way I kind of love the feel of a nice piece of heavy glass on my frame :)

I agree with you on how the shopping interests have changed,
Instead of buying clothing or whatever I want, I know find myself looking at photography sites, making price comparisons on lenses and other equipment. My current wish list includes the Canon EF 100mm 2.8 Macro lens. From the description and users comments, its seems as though that is the only lens I will ever need. It covers macro and portrait.

Its so funny, you made the analogy, “A weight lifter can’t build his muscles until he picks up the barbells’ that’s so true, I’m never going to learn how to use the flash I purchased, if I leave it in the box!

FLAMEDOT, thanks for providing your feedback on the 50mm 1.8,
I saw it on amazon.com for $99 and thought about getting it as my first prime lens, as you pointed out, I’m not a pro either and this will satisfy my need for a prime lens and stay within my budget.

I love your blog Elizabeth.