I own about 10 lenses, including 4 Canon L lenses. This is my best lens by far. The rendering is sublime, the build quality is excellent, the sharpness wide open blows my mind. It's hard to put into words how good this lens is.
I don't really like the 50mm focal length. I sold two other 50mm lenses I tried because the focal length, for me, is neither here nor there. 50mm isn't wide enough to be a good general purpose environmental lens, and it's not long enough to capture subjects farther away. Even with that said, this is the lens that is glued onto my camera 70% of the time. The image quality is sublime at all apertures, and it's just fun to use. I even use it sometimes for product photography over my 100mm 2.8L when I can because I just love the rendering so much.
Cons are the price, and the weight. But I think it's absolutely worth the price, probably more actually. And I'm a large guy so personally the weight doesn't bother me, but I could see it being an issue for some.
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Timedog
This is my best lens, and I don't even like the 50mm focal length
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fanoftheliving
Magical device
21 June 2019 -
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Magical device
Reviewed in the United States on 21 June 2019
This is a magical lens - there is no comparison to anything else I have ever used. Take any picture in almost any lighting conditions. At night. During the day. Produce intense background blur. Take shots in almost total darkness. There is no image stabilization and I have not needed it. Take pictures at 1.2 and get intense sharpness. Good reason to buy eos r just so you can use this incredible device. I absolutely love it - bravo Canon.
Reviewed in the United States on 21 June 2019
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smaruzzi
My new portrait lens
23 February 2019 -
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My new portrait lens
Reviewed in the United States on 23 February 2019
Always thought a 50mm would have been a difficult lens to use. had some experience with the "Nifty Fifty", appreciated for its portability and quality despite a very limited cost and size. This new RF lens is from another planet. So sharp, love the bokeh in the background. At f1.2 and with focus on the closest eye, every image is super sharp and the result is simply stunning.
Reviewed in the United States on 23 February 2019
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FAST AND SHARP
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NAZAR AL-WATTAR
I like this big boy
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