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Which One would you choose? 40mm vs. 50mm

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norgeanders
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ok guys I just want to know which one would you guys pick?
Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM


or the

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II


Thanks
Jun 20 2012 4:44PM
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NickSki.
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1.8 > 2.8
Jun 20 2012 4:48PM
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zahava
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OP, your shooting crop right? 10mm is minimal at that length, the 50mm 1.8 is cheaper and gives you just over a full stop more of light.
Jun 20 2012 5:24PM
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zahava
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If you were shooting full frame (35mm), then I'd say 50mm 100%, I shoot a 24mm on my 60d (38.4mm), and I find it just a bit too wide, I much prefer my 50mm on my film camera.
Jun 20 2012 5:25PM
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TijmenDal
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What 24mm you have?

Jun 20 2012 7:22PM
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norgeanders
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how bout on a t3i
Jun 20 2012 7:26PM
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zahava
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The canon 24mm F2.8, the old one, not the IS. It's not extremely sharp but the F2.8 is nice to have, my (grandfather's, basically mine) 17-40 is F4 so not the greatest in low light. I find I mostly use the 24mm on my EOS film camera, has a nice look on film.
Jun 20 2012 7:41PM
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Balto
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I love having completely usable shots at 3200 with my 17-40 in low light
Jun 20 2012 7:46PM
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zahava
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Fuck you an your full frame, one day I'll have it.....
Jun 20 2012 8:03PM
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zahava
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http://dancarrphotography.com/blog/2012/06/20/hands-on-with-the-new-canon-40mm-f2-8-stm-pancake-lens/

Very relevant.
Jun 20 2012 9:33PM
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