He should have tested them both in a few low light situations, that is when the 1.4 will be better.

@ianparker5007

2 жыл бұрын

This is precisely why I disliked this video

@DiagnosticDennis

Жыл бұрын

Except autofocus

@Drumaier

Жыл бұрын

Yes, is incredible, all the time spent in their common apertures instead of showing the performance at maximum apertures in low light. Also some more bokeh tests wouldn't hurt.

@thanhbok26b

10 ай бұрын

@@DiagnosticDennisyou got to do it manually

@Falcon4924

7 ай бұрын

This comment is why I didn't bother watching the video

Conclusion on the video ( I watched the full video ) : You are a professional photographer - buy the 1.4 You are an amateur photographer - DO NOT BUY THE 1.4 Thanks for the effort in making the video 👍🏼

@kevindiaz3459

5 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't get the F1.4 even if I was a pro. It just isn't worth the money over the F1.8 STM. I know of pros that have the F1.8, mostly because it's price to performance ratio is through the roof. I went with the Sigma 50mm F1.4, a super sharp lens with great performance. I really wish Canon would update their F1.4 to be a competitor to that lens, at half the price. I know they can, I just don't think they will. It's too bad, since effective but inexpensive lenses is one of their strongest categories. I don't think anyone else comes close. Nikon has some good ones, but they are more expensive than the Canon equivalents. Sony, just practically nothing, they are focused on their expensive stuff (at least in E mount, A mount is basically dead but I don't know what is really available). Maybe Fuji, I don't know them that well but am learning (that XT3 looks awesome). Olympus is just ridiculous in price for lenses made for MFT sensors.

@mollymungo5248

5 жыл бұрын

Ugh yes...pros who want to print their stuff shouldn’t buy the 1.4. It has 1/2 of the resolving power...

@sydm1073

5 жыл бұрын

Molly & Mungo Pros buy neither of those lenses, they go for the f1.2 which is one of the sharpest lenses in existence, at any aperture. I just wish it didn’t cost upwards of 1100€ so that I could buy it without the risk of being murdered by my wife.

@mollymungo5248

5 жыл бұрын

SydM107 actually, the 1.8 is sharper until about f/5.6. That 1.2 is very outdated too, but the new RF 50mm f/1.2 looks to outresolve even the sigma. Anyway.. I know many pros that shoot an 1.8, far more than the pros I know shooting the 1.2

@sydm1073

5 жыл бұрын

Molly & Mungo oh good to know. I’m pretty sure I mixed it up and was thinking of the 85mm

I think it's better to invest in a 50mm f1.8 and put the extra money in some other gears like tripod filters flashes etc and that will give a better result than just the 50mm f1.4 lens

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments 👍

@opaliittiopa

5 жыл бұрын

Yea I did exactly that: bought a good tripod, a new battery and a polarisation filter and still was left with a 100euros to spend on some other gear. Now im just waiting for them to arrive.

@christianrasmussen1

5 жыл бұрын

Fortunately I found a perfectly used 50 1.4 for the same price as 1.8 new. I'm sold.

@jaxw2628

5 жыл бұрын

Christian Rasmussen I found a 1.4 for $180, but I already have the 1.8 so I don’t think it’s worth it right now.

@lungile_potgieter

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

I think the 50 1.8 is the best lens out there for the money. I don't think you could find a finer lens for 100 bucks.

@theschoolofphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, I think you could be right there 👍

@apassionfortangling3671

6 жыл бұрын

mike burns The Yongnuo 50 f1.8 is 40 quid, the autofocus is noisy as hell but you can't hear it in the photographs lol. It takes remarkably sharp pictures for the price ;-)

@Janet_Airlines802

6 жыл бұрын

The Missing Link's Younger Brother I've owned it, canons is much sharper. Yongnuo 50mm lens is made out of plastic.

@apassionfortangling3671

6 жыл бұрын

The same as my spectacles lol

@kevindiaz3459

5 жыл бұрын

Knew someone would bring up that Yongnuo. I've not heard anyone say they would take it over the Canon, and even though it is cheaper the Canon is also cheap enough that jsut about anyone should be able to afford it. Not to mention the Canon STM focus makes it good for video as well, so long as your camera supports that.

If you can't take a usable photograph with a 1.8, the faster 1.4 isn't going to help you.

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

True 👍

Haven't used the 1.4, but the 1.8 is permanently on my camera. I adore it. The fixed length gives you a limitation, so it encourages you to be creative. Low light, stunning depth of field, beautiful clarity. The perfect lens. And it's not expensive. Compulsory.

@theschoolofphotography

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, appreciate that 👍

Really enjoyed his straighforward explanation. Also calming to listen to. To many videos tend to yell at me to get my attention. Thanks

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, glad you liked it 👍

I'm a beginner photographer who is still learning about photography. This video was informative, well put together and entertaining to watch. Thank you!

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments and glad it helped you out 👍

This is an excellent test between the two Canon 50mm lenses. I recently purchased the $100 "plastic" lens as it was considered a "must have" or "nifty fifty" by a lot of experts out there. I have been using it on my Canon M50 (with EF adapter) for a month now and it works very well in both manual and AF modes. It is lightweight and sharp. This is, indeed, a wonderful, inexpensive lens that I will enjoy as an "only" lens when I bring only one lens with my camera. Thank you for this very interesting and informative video.

The trouble with the 50 f1.8 is that whilst it is a great lens, most people who buy it, buy it for their APSc camera bodies where it works like an 85mm portrait lens. As a portrait lens it is fine but you can't use it indoors for parties where the low light fast aperture would be great because the effective focal length is too long. You basically can't back up enough. If you want a low light indoor lens for parties you have to go for the 28mm f1.8 and that is the same price as the 50 f1.4.

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this.

@kevindiaz3459

5 жыл бұрын

Hmm, I would say I agree with some of what you are saying. For crop users that are still new to photography and don't have a good selections of lenses jsut yet, the 50mm F1.8 makes an appealing choice as their first upgrade. It's price won't scare them away from buying an "extra" lens, and it's overall quality will show them why it is important to invest in better lenses. The crop factor does turn it into a tight lens, 80mm, but this isn't a bad thing either. This makes it ideal as a portrait lens on a crop camera, and taking photos of people is something pretty common for newbies. Once they see the difference it makes they will start to become more interested in other offerings, and hopefully make better choices for their gear (invest in lenses before getting a new camera). For what you are describing, the 28mm F1.8 is still a little pricey and suffers from the same issues the 50mm F1.4 does do to it's aging design. A more appealing choice might be the EF-S 24mm F2.8 for crop users, since it's much less expensive and will also provide bette exposure over the 18-55mm lens (2 to 5 times as much light). I really wish Canon would invest more into the EF-S lens line up, and get ussome sweet offerings like I see on other systems. A series of fast primes would kill it! Dying to see a 16mm F1.4 on EF-S like fuji has.

@Ni5ei

5 жыл бұрын

So the trouble is not with the lens but with people shooting APS-C and expecting it to be a "standard" lens.

@Diostillrocks

5 жыл бұрын

I always used a 35mm lens for my crop camera. The 28mm hasn't tested well in reviews. I had the original 35mm 2.0 which was built like the 50mm 1.8 II with a noisy motor as well. I recently got a good used 35mm 1.4 L Mark II. They can be had for just a little bit more than the new 35mm 2.0 IS USM.

@jeremyFNP

5 жыл бұрын

I learned the hard way about this! I bought it as I thought it would be great for indoor portraits but realized that on my apsc it was the equivalent to an 85. Now that I have a full frame camera I have more wiggle room and I find this to be a great lens for the price! But I’m a novice so I don’t know much! I will just keep practicing!

What a coincidence, I bought the 50mm STM 1.8 just last week after your recommendation on the course, then a day after this video pops up in my feed! Loved the video and glad i purchased the 1.8, a much smaller price for a great competitor!

@theschoolofphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Archie, glad it helped 👍

Came for the review, stayed for the accent.

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

😊

I photographed sports teams and individuals for 11 years and the 50mm 1.4 was the only lens I used for the team shots (f/8-f/16). It made for amazingly sharp and undistorted images with great color.

@Goldchucker1

2 жыл бұрын

Did you compare it to a 1.8? Doesn't sound like you did.

@stevetheveteran

2 жыл бұрын

@@Goldchucker1 My first 50mm was a Canon 1.8, the "nifty fifty". My second 50mm was the Canon 1.4. I had the Canon 1.2L for a few weeks, it would never focus correctly and the chromatic aberration was horrid. I now shoot a Sigma 1.4 Art. What is your point?

@stevetheveteran

2 жыл бұрын

@@Goldchucker1 The Canon 1.4 had a much better build quality, no plastic mount, and the sharpness from the 1.4 was much greater than my 1.8, not just wide open, but even at f8. The bokeh with the 1.8 was terrible when compared to the 1.4 as well. I had to toss my camera in a bag and go from event to event, the 1.4 was simply sturdier and focused without issue, the 1.8...meh. I lost the Canon 1.4 in a house fire in 2018, the 1.2 was the obvious upgrade with the insurance money. Waste of money. Sigma 1.4, built like a tank, sharp, no CA, awesome. I do miss the the 1.8 and 1.4 size from Canon though.

@stevetheveteran

2 жыл бұрын

@@Goldchucker1 I'm gonna rant a bit, sorry, too much wine. I remember back when I had a Canon 300D and a kit lens. The first new lens I bought was a 50 1.8. I was just starting out and was working for a school photography company. I wanted more jobs, so I kept working and eventually bought the 20D. A year or so later, a 70-200 f4L. The first football game I ever photographed was at Delta High School in Indiana. I had my 300d with a 50 1.8 and my 20d with the 70-200 f4. Man, talk about some shitty photos. But I was so proud. The problem was, the 50 1.8 couldn't focus fast enough, obviously, not the lens for the job, but I was young and stupid. So, I went on using the 1.8 for headshots, program photos, team photos etc. But, the mount broke, mid shoot, in my bag. (Not a proper bag, a job bag that you just toss everything in to) Enter the 1.4. $300 well spent. I used that lens for 11 more years, tossed it in my bag ( now with a 1DMkII attached) and no problems. To this day, if you walk the halls of Ben Davis, Carmel, Hamilton Southeastern, Fishers, Center Grove or any of another several dozen high schools in Indiana, you will see 30x40 prints I shot on my Canon 1.4. The 1.8 didn't make it. It is simply to frail for the job and the focus is buggy. So no I have no ill will towards the 1.8, it just couldn't do the job that I needed it to do. I still think it is a great lens, I got my first one for $80 at Robert's Camera brand new back in 2004. It just isn't what everyone needs. So, if it fits your needs, great! Don't spend a dime more than your needs require. I still have two 1DMkii cameras and a 5DMkii. I see absolutely no need to get anything more. After I bought my 20D, I NEVER bought a new camera, I only nought used and always a generation or two behind the the newest. I spent $600 for my first 1Dmkii, $150 for my second one. Save your pennies. If it works and you can create saleable images, who cares what you use?

@stevetheveteran

2 жыл бұрын

@@Goldchucker1 BTW, if you ever get your hands on a 1D Classic (4mp), keep it. The jpeg images are horrid, but RAW, amazing. That camera renders the best skin tones I have ever seen. Just don't shoot above ISO 400.

First lens I ever bought was the 50mm f/1.8 I still have it it's so awesome

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

👍👍

My favorite lens in the 50-ish range is the one that always gets forgotten about - the 40mm f2.8. So amazingly tiny, and yet so amazingly sharp. I had the 50 1.2 but sold it because I rarely used it because of physical size. There is a lot to be said for small and inconspicuous lenses.

@youarenotaghost3702

3 жыл бұрын

That 40mm pancake is my go-to, do all street photography lens.

I've got the 1.8 as I was on a budget, but got to say I love it Very surprised how it held up to the 1.4 great video 👍🙂

@theschoolofphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments Robert, so was I! 👍

@SmallSpoonBrigade

2 жыл бұрын

There's a reason they refer to it as the "plastic fantastic." It's not going to be quite as good as the F1.4 version, but the question tends to be whether or not it's worth the extra money.

I would go for the f/1.8 because the absence of chromatic aberration in that lens is much more important to me than other factors.

Thanks for taking the time to put together this informative video.

@theschoolofphotography

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 👍

I am a Sony user but I found the host to be so pleasant uncomplicated/informative that I subscribed and rang the bell :) Looking forward to learning more from you guys! Well done.

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dee, glad to hve you on board 👍

Thank you! As an old Leica/Hasselblad aficionado I appreciate the guidance into modern lenses. The f/1.4 doesn't seem worth the 3x price, as you've illustrated. Great stuff. Now subscribed.

@theschoolofphotography

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome aboard 👍

Great video! General advice for everyone: No one stands with their nose against a photo at an art gallery or whips out a magnifying glass to view it. Average viewing distance for a mounted/framed 8 by 10 or larger print is 3-5 feet away. If you cannot appreciate the art of photography without using a microscope or “pixel peeping” then you probably need to find another hobby. Art is art regardless of the medium or the sharpness/clarity/bokeh/resolution of any particular lens. No one ever looked at an Ansel Adams print and said “wow what an otherwise great piece of art if not for that grotesque slight blur I see when I view it under a magnifying glass”.

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 👍

@alexblaze8878

4 жыл бұрын

Craig Freeman yep. No one except pixel peepers who have no appreciation of art

One of the best understandable Speakers for non-native Speakers. Thank you. Regards from Hamburg

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, appreciate the comments 😊👍

great video, keep it up dude ! love the way you're talking and explaining, overall very informative and interesting.

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments and glad it helped you out 👍

Thanks so much for this I went into a camera store today and was a bit lost. 30 mins exploring your tutorials and I'm sorted.

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Louise, glad to help 👍

the f1.8 has the STM motor for quiet focusing, so it's better for video unless you are recording the sound externally.

Great video, it would be cool if you added a low light test...like a candle lighting a dark room brown 1.4 and 1.8

@jeanmikael_1265

4 жыл бұрын

My thought too. But since I watched the video one year later, I suppose I will try to find a newer video, also testing low light shoots.

@mfreeman313

3 жыл бұрын

With one candle it really becomes a test of the camera's ability to control noise at high ISOs. When Kubrick shot scenes for "Barry Lyndon" lit only by candelabras he used the Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f0.7, the fastest lens ever made. Of course in the real world of lenses you can actually order from B&H obviously the extra stop would help.

Unbelievable! So much of knowledge is involved in your reviews. The more I see, the more I love your reviews. This is the actual way to compare two lenses.

@theschoolofphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

I bought the 50 F1.4 new. The extra little bit of light is actually quite helpful and it worked well on holiday. It sucks up dust though. But the current-gen F1.8 is really good value.

The 1.8 was my workhorse for shooting concerts for YEARS.

Thank you very much for your so accurate f1.4 Vs. f1.8 Video. You really got a One-Of-A-Kind comparison test of both Canon lenses. Cheers!!!

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for the comments 👍

I have the 1.8 and am loving it for video! I got it for a steal here in Korea!

Three years ago I purchased a cannon T6. This was the first video I watched. Great information three years later. I also got the e-book.

@theschoolofphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad to have you on board 👍

Nicely explained thank u

@theschoolofphotography

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome :)

I have the Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM lens. Yes, it's plastic...but that also makes it lightweight, which is a plus. It focuses quickly, it's surprisingly sharp and it's inexpensive to acquire. Thank you for your comparison video; it confirmed what I already knew about the F1.8 lens. ;-)

@theschoolofphotography

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

The 50mm f1.8 was my first Canon lens. It came bundled with my Elan II film camera. I never thought much of this lens until I started taking pictures with it and it was like "Wow". What I like about it is the color and contrast. I think it beats the f1.4 in those two categories, at least my copy does and I have both lenses. Of course, as shown on the video this lens is also pretty sharp. Because of it's light weight you don't even notice that it's on your camera. The bad thing is the build quality. I once dropped this lens on a thick carpet from about 4 feet up and the AF/MF switch popped out. I have since repaired this with a little bit of crazy-glue. Another issue is don't even think about turning the manual focusing ring while the lens is set to AF because this might ruin the lens. This is where the F1.4 shows it's value. It does not have any of those issues. However, I still think when it comes to the "Wow" factor the f1.8 wins.

Very interesting video, I have both lenses, the f1.4 came with a used Canon F1 that I purchased in the early 80.s. The main decernable difference between the two is the extra weight of the f1.4 lens however, both are excellent lenses.

Really helpful video and certainly will help people make a discussion correct for them.

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you liked it 👍

I have used both lenses and I own both lenses. 1.4 is heavier than the 1.8 and it has a slower reaction time, but keep in mind it makes up way more with its ability to let in more light and can be used in almost any low light condition. Even with little to no bounce of light on anything, it manages to capture some light back. It can also adjust easier if you are taking pictures in and out of buildings and you want to avoid adding a flash.

@danielfagan5429

5 жыл бұрын

would you recommend the canon 1.4 lens for gig photography as i have a 1.8 but suspect the wider aperture of 1.4 maybe be beneficial in low light

@timtaylor1999

5 жыл бұрын

Daniel Fagan using the 1.4 has a nice advantage where there is limited light and sometimes the pictures look better without flash but it's always recommended to have flash in case the light is super low. Another great advantage is that you can move slightly forward and back and still get a great shot with the 1.4. If you move slightly back and forth with the 1.8, you lose a little focus and have to readjust it and if you have it on autofocus, it constantly is adjusting and sometimes makes you lose you shot. Hope this helps.

Thank you very much. Loved the video and the analysis, helped me a lot to make my decision. Tomorrow i am going to buy the 1.8. Thanks again.

@theschoolofphotography

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 👍

I’ve been using the 1.8 for a year now and it’s my go to lens unless I need a really wide shot or a really close macro shot.

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 👍

@TheMarkus109

4 жыл бұрын

You can do macro with 50mm lens. It might not be as easy as it would be with a proper macro lens, you just have to hold it backwards in front of the camera.

@cheetahpro364

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheMarkus109 Yeah, True!

@CG-up2uf

3 жыл бұрын

turn the lens around for a macro shot.

Thank you very much for doing this comparison. Although I have been making photographs for years, I just bought a 50 mm 1.4 and it’s the first prime lens I’ve ever used. I found the comparison very interesting as I’m learning to use a prime lens. I’m primarily a landscape photographer so this should be interesting, but I’m up for the challenge. Thank you again.

@theschoolofphotography

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 👍

@mejhon6592

Жыл бұрын

So you will keep your len 50mm f1.4?

Idk why people are crying about the video lenght.. its worth it if you want to spend that amount of money especially for people who have to think about it twice to spend 250€ more

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin 👍

@traceybartlam5940

5 жыл бұрын

Always worth spending some time researching before you buy imo. I was only looking at the 1.8 this morning but will need a converter as I have an M50

I had the predecessor to the STM lens and the 1.4. Of all my lens, these are the only ones whose damage exceeded the repair costs. The 1.8's AF/MF switch is easy to break and then the USM failed. The 1.8 fell on concrete but my 5D mk II survived. In my comparisons, I looked at the bokeh from 1.8 test shots I still had and the ones from the then new 1.4. The aperture blades in the 1.4 made a huge difference. The 1.8 pictures had near pentagon circles while the 1.4 were actually circular.

I love the 50mm 1.4 for my canon 7D. I can tell the difference between the 1.8. But any newer cameras, it probably wouldn’t tell the difference.

Im a Filmaker, I bought 50mm 1.8 and invested the extra money in a good ND Filter.

@shoutouttv76

3 жыл бұрын

Good

I'm glad I got the F1.8 - this video makes me feel better, like I made the right decision

very good review and I learned a lot. Thankyou

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Kathleen 👍

Excellent Marc, as usual. Am aware of the thought, time and effort you have put into making this video. Much appreciation here. I already have the cheaper version so it is great to see how it compares with its more expensive cousin. Five stars to you.

@theschoolofphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike, glad you liked it 😊

Canon needs to continue the line of 24mm, 28mm, 35mm USM IS lenses up into 50mm 1.4 and and 85mm 1.8, and then keep going into 100mm 2 and 100mm 2.8 Macro.

Great review. I own 1.8 version of this lens and love it. I tried my friend’s 1.4 for a weekend just to see if I like 50mm and loved it. Didn’t see my use to put extra money and being price conscious when I bought it, didn’t see a point to spend more. Love my 1.8 and to be honest, tried it in variety of situations, portrait, lifestyles and low light scenarios and so happy with the purchase. Thank you very detailed review that confirms that in my situation and what I use it for, it was a perfect choice. 👍👏

@harrison00xXx

8 ай бұрын

The 1.8, especially the STM version, is anyways better than the 1.4 in nearly every aspect, unlike shown in the video where its said that the 1.4 is slightly better.

@VerrellRenardo

2 ай бұрын

Have you ever used it to capture a fast-moving subject with the 50mm f1.4? How fast can the lens capture the focus of a fast-moving subject?

Thank you so much for all of the information in this video. It helped me decide on a lens. Your explanation and testing was great.

@theschoolofphotography

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

I stumbled on this site accidentally one of them that just showed up. Good honesty test really enjoyed it, thank you.

@theschoolofphotography

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Like most Canon shooters I have the 1.8 and use it quite a lot on my full frame, as well as on my apsc backup. It’s an outstanding lens for the money, but honestly it’s a great quality lens regardless of price. If you want to really step up in the 50mm segment I think you skip the 1.4 and get the 1.2 L series, which is a lot more expensive . That said my preference is to direct that cash toward other, more productive L series purchases like a 16 - 35 mm ultra wide L series zoom. Most of us aren’t rich so why throw away a ton of money for such marginal gains?

@sumansijbhakta8243

2 жыл бұрын

loved your idea sir ❤️❤️

When I just started out years ago with a 60D - I went with a 50mm f/1.4 USM. Reason was - I wanted to skip the shitty kit lenses, I wanted a great prime to train with and I wanted to keep the lens when I eventually moved to full-frame (the decision was in place before I even bought the 60D - which, by the way, uses the same batteries as my 5D Mark III later used and that my 5D Mark IV now uses - I got to keep my batteries!). Over the years I've really enjoyed the 1.4 USM. The color is very pleasing, the soft bokeh is dreamy and the portraits come out really nice. The lens is not really that sharp, when you think about it, but it doesn't have to be, especially if you value other aspects of the lens. With modern processing and sharpening techniques the 1.4 also becomes a lot more usable than it used to be, so I don't see myself selling it anytime soon. Unless I ditch DSLRs and go with a canon R system - those RF lenses seem crazy good!

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 😊

@ericdanthon2

4 жыл бұрын

What did you do with the 80mm focal length of this lens on your crop camera when in a room? Did you just back up all the time since you did not have an 18-55mm focal length? I never used mine on my 7D.

Nice video! I actually have the old version of the 1.8 from back in the 1980s. Still rock solid, better build than the rev II that was recently replaced. But I haven't tried the STM version yet. I can tell you that it works beautifully. Sharp images at 2.0, very acceptable at 1.8. And on my crop camera it works as a beautiful portrait lens with plenty of bokeh.

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 👍

Another great video, a question that I have also thought about given the close specifications and the vast difference in price

The chromatic aberration on the f1.4 is because of its wider aperture. You should compare them both on f1.8 to see which one is better at the widest aperture for the 1.8 one

Me: I'm not going to sit through a 22-minute video! Me, 22 minutes later: ....well I guess I'm allowed to be wrong. But seriously, great vid! I can now comfortably buy an f1.8 without feeling like I'm settling for less!

@theschoolofphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, some people do a rush job, we do things properly! Glad you liked it 👍

@mandlakei3053

4 жыл бұрын

😂 😂 😂

@mrfeast9470

3 жыл бұрын

Agree

I've had the f1.8 (but not the STM version) for about 5 years now. I use it mainly for video, and the f1.4 looks like a solid upgrade. I need a smooth focus ring for steady pull focusing, the f1.8 i have now has a cheap plastic ring that makes it cumbersome to accurately focus.

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 👍

I have the original f1.8. It has performed fantastically for me, for the most part. The reason I am looking to replace it is simple. I take a LOT of close-up photos and do focus stacking to get remarkable stills. Whoever the genius was that designed the original Nifty 50 wasn't a photographer. The focus ring is a very small band mounted on the very front edge of the barrel. That alone is enough to complain. But when you add a ring light onto the lens... you end up having to focus by putting the tip of your finger into a very thin crack to manual focus. It's almost impossible. Thus the reason for looking to replace it with one of these two lenses here. I have used the 1.4 several times in the past, and noticed like here, very little difference other than build. This video was very helpful in answering my questions here. I think he said it best when he asked if you are a Professional? The build quality definitely enters the conversation at this point. Bokeh is still great on the f1.8 and isn't worth the $200+ US price difference for my needs. Also, right now Canon is running a sale combining their f1.8 with their f10 -18 lens for about the same price of the 50mm 1.4. Professional or not, that's hard to turn down. I do a lot of landscapes too, so the wider angle lens would fill a gap in my lens collection. If I were buying a 50mm lens for the first time, I would probably have opted for the f1.4. But knowing my needs. having experience with both lens and being somewhat of a tight-wad... I'm going with the f1.8. It comes down to your personal needs and budget. Both are great lens! Thanks for the video!!!

@theschoolofphotography

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 👍

The differences on this review is so minute that if you have to buy one of the two then the f1.8 is the one to buy. This is what they referred to "within the margin of error". Only the price difference is certain and big.

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 👍

@williamreymond2669

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, under *ordinary* conditions not a major difference, so if paying extra for the f/1.4 stops you from buying another important piece of kit, get the f/1.8, that's not a hard choice. However, if you can afford the f/1.4, get it, the day you really need it, you're really going to wish you had it. Oh, and then you won't have to shell out for a second lens later, and have to decide which of your two nifty-fifties you put in your bag that day.

A 1.4 will gather 66% more light than a 1.8, that is not a small difference by any means.

@theschoolofphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Sharif, yes a wider aperture will let in more light. As stated in the video, it’s the visual effect that small increase has on an image we were comparing. That’s what a lot of students ask and that’s what’s shown in the video. Thanks.

@kevindiaz3459

5 жыл бұрын

I guess if you only compare to each other that is no small difference. Compared to real world use, F1.4 is not much of a difference than F1.8, since both allow a lot more light than other lenses. There are few situations that the F1.4 will be useful and the F1.8 will not. Most the time either will work or neither will. Since neither are ideal for sports, there is little reason to consider a faster shutter speed an advantage, and both can shoot more than fast enough for that (thought neither can focus fast enough to be useful for sports). Either will work fine for astro, though I do give the edge to the F1.4 not only for the wider aperture but also the mechanical manual focus, but neither is a go to for astro (wider angle lenses are a better choice). For portraits both are easily displaced by other lenses, but the F1.8 offers better sharpness wide open (though some like the slightly soft look of the F1.4 to go with it's better bokeh). I think either works here for budget level work, but I give the edge to the F1.8 due to price being a bigger concern at budget level. Build quality I think is also washed by the price, you can get 3 of the F1.8 for 1 of the F1.4, and the F1.8s don't go breaking on a whim anyway (they are even hard to scratch). Neither has IS, so there are better choices there for shooting bad light still/slow subjects (an F2.8 lens with 4 stop IS kills either of these for this, even an F4 does better with 4 stop IS). The F1.4 doesn't offer enough over the F1.8 to make it the obvious better choice, but it isn't bad one either. For people that have it already, it's fine. For those that don't, there is little reason to get it over the F1.8 at the budget level, and at the higher level I would say save a little longer and get the Sigma 50mm F1.4 instead.

@KriegBoy

5 жыл бұрын

I was about to comment that.

@adrinathegreat3095

5 жыл бұрын

True but in daylight it makes no difference, you can get good photos using f11 in daylight

@KriegBoy

5 жыл бұрын

@@adrinathegreat3095 we should all stay with the kit lens then

Love your vids keep them up👍

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, glad you liked it 👍

That was a great review for me, someone just looking to get into amature photography. Thanks Heaps!!!!

@theschoolofphotography

4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome Stephen 👍

The F1.8 was the first lens I ever bought when I started taking photos on my Canon 300D. I was then gifted a F1.4. Both amazing lenses but I must admit, I use my 1.8 more.

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing :)

I had the 1.8 version, 6 months old the front element fell off in my camera bag. If you can afford it, but the 1.4 for the build quality

@theschoolofphotography

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

Very interesting comparison! Thank you for your efforts.

Great video! It's very helpful video to take great and creative photos . Thank you so much sir. (Love from BANGLADESH)

Now you got me interested in this test between the 50mm 1.2L and the 1.8 you used there. As far as you showed me, the triple price for a little bit bigger and softer circles on bokeh. Is not worth the metal over the plastic. The L version is weather sealed too, but is the quality worth the price?

Great info as usual. Thanks Marc. My 50mm f1.4 took a tough hit last week . Its a small tank, not a scratch and still kicking !!😅

@theschoolofphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Elie, glad the lens survived!

Love the video! You got one more subscriber 👍🏽 keep it up!!

@theschoolofphotography

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard Bryan 👍😊

Beginner here- I think your final summation alone would have convinced me BUT for how you performed the test, and specified pre-editing, with absolutely no changes to the shots, I would believe the 1.8 at the value would cinch it. Subscribing - Thanks

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ward, glad to have you on board 👍

I’ve used both and I would say it isn’t even close to worth it for the 1.4, unless I suppose you’re a high level professional. The 1.8 is dope!

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments 👍

I have 1.4 lens and it's lovely quality lens, don't regret spending extra money. Wouldn't buy 1.8 lens because of build quality. If you shoot full frame you should try 85mm/f1.8 lens as well, it's fantastic portrait lens at low price.

It HAS helped a lot! Thank you for this video! ❤️

@theschoolofphotography

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Thank you for this great comparison.

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, glad it helped

I have my choice, without going to a nuclear physicist... love that line! Thanks.

@theschoolofphotography

4 жыл бұрын

Ha, thanks 👍

The 50mm 1.8 when focused perfectly displays nearly no CA, slightly past focus will result in green CA around bright objects while falling short will cause slight purple CA. Hit it perfectly there is nearly none. The 50mm 1.8 is the best deal going right now. You can not buy a better lens for less money, unless of course your cool with adapting and having no auto focus.

@jaxw2628

5 жыл бұрын

The f1.8 has autofocus...

I use both those lenses for my wedding photoshoot, usually put a ND filter on it, so far f1.4 performed better when you want to keep shutter speed at fastest possible compared to f1.8.

Like you said, the real question that needs to be asked, (and the only question really), is would a random person looking at a photo taken with either of these two lenses notice any differences? Especially without both photos to compare, side by side? And the answer is, "No, they probably wouldn't". Thinking about it, a random non-photographer looking at both photos side-by-side most likely still wouldn't be able to see any differences. And that is really all that matters. Only photographers are in the habit of always zooming in, looking for flaws, or have the chance to compare side-by-side identical shots, everyone else just accepts what they see, meaning these two lenses are effectively identical except for the price, (and build quality, which isn't as much of an issue any more), and price is what it always comes down to isn't it - what is affordable versus the capability gained for the money spent?

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments 👍

Hi, Loved watching your video. I have a question regarding which "lens" should I use to record my Art videos. I probably Shoot overhead shots in my video and already have Canon 200d with the kit lens but the footage is not really sharp and crisp. I just want to increase my video quality with a budget lens. Hope you will help me out with a perfect answer. Art and Sketch

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

Hi just go for the f1.8 if you're on a budget. Hope that helps :)

@artandsketch1685

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Just discover your channel and subscribed. Excellent video!

@theschoolofphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ricardo, glad to have you on board 😊

@deeyammy783

5 жыл бұрын

Same here!

Great honest comparison, thanks for taking the time.

@theschoolofphotography

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, appreciate the comments 👍

Cheers bro. Really helpful as I’m on a budget and just started out with photograph and video

@theschoolofphotography

4 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

I just bought a 50mm f1.8 and its absolutely wonderful! Especially considering my other lenses are older, and only basic kit lenses. This little lens is so easy to work with, although I’ve noticed some issues with AF, and the picture quality is far superior than my other lenses.

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 👍

Very helpful video about 50MM lenses.

@theschoolofphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed the tutorial 👍

Thank for this great demonstration

Hi there. First thanks to the host for having taken the trouble to put this video together. As opined by all of you good folks, I think you are absolutely right. I bought my Canon 50mm 1.8 at about USD50 and it was a steal (in my nick of the woods here in Southeast-Asia) back then, probably in 2016/2017 ... can't remember. I'm just an amateur and for me, these reviews either determine the product that I will purchase or it reinforces the ones that I have in my possession. Aside from the fact that my experiences with the lens is in-line with the sentiments of "The School of Photography", it is good to know that others out there in cyberspace concur that I have made a good value-for-money purchase. In the global world of the "new normal", our modus operandi will change we will all be living, working, and enjoying a different lifestyle where KZread and similar platforms will become our intellectual guardians for assessment of products and services before we buy. Thanks again to the host and please continue to keep us informed. Cheers

If you need shooting a subject moving fast like a dog, a running child ect. The 50mm F1.4 usm is much better on AF speed.

Professional Photographer... save your money and by the 1.8 - Most professional photographers rarely ever put their settings down to 1.8, let alone 1.4. You might use it for a landscaping in low light, and maybe details type of shots, but I can't imagine putting that kind of money into a lens I would rarely ever use at that f/stop. Put your money into some L-glass that you'll use more. Especially if you're a portrait or wedding photographer. I have yet for a bride to come back on me knowing the difference and asking why I didn't use a 1.4.

@jt4369

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent point. I used to be very hung up on shooting wide open on lenses which could boast the high speed but for most practical applications, it’s essentially unnecessary. It’s more a show off feature than anything else. Heck, for most of my photos, I use vintage lenses and some of them are as slow as 3.5 for a 50mm focal length. Gear heads will buy the 1.4, and then finally give up the weight for “been there, done that.” And yes, most subjects haven’t the faintest clue what a stop is. If they’re looking for that super bokeh effect, throw on a vintage Tessar or even just use a more distant background to melt the details away. You can achieve surprisingly effect results even with f4.

thank you!!!! so helpful, loved your review!

@theschoolofphotography

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

@theschoolofphotography

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I didn’t see enough difference that would make me want to spend almost double for the 1.4

@OneBiteoftheCherry

3 жыл бұрын

Nearly quadruple you mean

Fantastic video, thank you so much for sharing. For me, I would go the 1.8 because I'm on a budget and not shooting a $10k shoot... If I was shooting a $10k shoot I would definitely go for the 1.4. Thanks again, love your video's, very cool info :-)

@theschoolofphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marty, glad you liked it :)

@Cherub72

6 жыл бұрын

1.2 for the 10k shoot. 1.4 for the family ;)

Thanks man very important information

@theschoolofphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments, glad it helped 👍

What a fantastic video, mate. Thank you very much!!

@theschoolofphotography

4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome 😊

Great Video! My only reason for shooting with a faster lens is better low light capability! I often shoot indoors and appreciate not having to push the ISO. I would have loved to have seen you shoot in low light situations comparing the two lens.

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks glad you liked it 👍

You got me staring at the screen to the point where I'm going to need some bifocal lenses.

@theschoolofphotography

6 жыл бұрын

Hard to tell for sure! 😊

Thank you for this video!

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 👍

excellent video! Thanks so much!

@theschoolofphotography

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Wallace, glad you liked it 👍