canon F1.4 50mm lens

[foxdragon]

Thinking of buying the F1.4 50mm lens.
Love portraiture shots.
Can anyone advice on whether is this a good lens to buy?
How is the optical performance?

[user111]

50/1.8 will be more than sufficient

[midicity]

I just upgraded from the 50mm f1.8 to the f1.4. No regrets. The isolation of subject is quite a bit better than the f1.8.

No regrets for me.

[maxlam]

Use to own one. Loved the sharpness but upon getting my Tamron 17-50, I started to use it much less ... sold it in the end.

[John Tan]

Originally Posted by foxdragon Thinking of buying the F1.4 50mm lens. Love portraiture shots. Can anyone advice on whether is this a good lens to buy? How is the optical performance?

u do get what u paid. But the f1.8 lens is more worth if u don't use it frequently....I will let go mine soon once I get the 50mm f1.2...do let me know if u r interested. U can PM me.

[kelccm]

The 50mm f/1.4 is a lovely lens to use for portrait.

[miniUltraman]

get a cheap 50f1.8... use it for awhile and see if the focal length is what you use often.. if yes, go for f1.4