Why is sigma 50 f2.8 five times the price as canon 50mm f1.8?

[maisatomai]

Because of the macro function?

 

[SkyStrike]

Because of the macro function?

Just this reason alone is enough

 

[catchlights]

yes..

 

[bonrya]

The 50mm f1.8 is made of plastic and feels quite cheap. I've heard it being described as a toy lens. :sweatsm: based on build, performance etc. Think it's quite clear why. :bsmilie:

 

[SkyStrike]

The 50mm f1.8 is made of plastic and feels quite cheap. I've heard it being described as a toy lens. :sweatsm: based on build, performance etc. Think it's quite clear why. :bsmilie:

compared to ur tank built 116, of course many lens look like toys lar.

 

[bonrya]

compared to ur tank built 116, of course many lens look like toys lar.

Tsktsk. :kok::kok::hammer:

 

[edutilos-]

Because of the macro function?

Primarily yes.

 

[spree86]

The 50mm f1.8 is made of plastic and feels quite cheap. I've heard it being described as a toy lens. :sweatsm: based on build, performance etc. Think it's quite clear why. :bsmilie:

*Haunts you for lens hood~~*

 

[bonrya]

*Haunts you for lens hood~~*

:bsmilie: :bsmilie: