is this price for real???

[Xenedis]

I just couldn't afford it though!! So, a f1.4 would be okay too I presume? Love to have better seperation that comes with a larger aperature plus the low light factor would be good for a night time.

An f/1.4 lens is a stop slower than an f/1 lens (of the same focal length).

From what I've heard, the 50/1.4 is good. However, I've never owned one and don't have the 50mm focal length in either prime or zoom (I don't like it).

This review might be helpful to you:

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/R...ns-Review.aspx

[pmack]

From what I've heard, the 50/1.4 is good. However, I've never owned one and don't have the 50mm focal length in either prime or zoom (I don't like it).

If you've never owned a lens covering that focal length, how do you know you don't like it?

[JM Tran]

If you've never owned a lens covering that focal length, how do you know you don't like it?

if you do photography long enough you can tell what your preferences are and dislikes. I used to own a 50mm for a bit, but got rid of it as I dont like the focal length. One can also use lenses without needing to own one like I do, ie. through rental, borrow, or tests.

[Xenedis]

If you've never owned a lens covering that focal length, how do you know you don't like it?

I said I've never owned a 50/1.4, not that I've never owned a lens covering that focal length.

I have had the 50mm focal length in prime and zoom format.

And Jackie's response is spot-on, pretty much applying to my situation too.