It offers excellent optical quality especially when stopped down a bit and offers a generally more refined experience than the cheaper lens.
Canon ef 50mm 1 4 full frame.
Zeiss 50mm f 1 4 ze planar t canon ef he was absolutely right and this lens has made a huge difference in the quality of my shooting.
About the product the 50mm f1 4 ff is the debut premium lens in tokina s new opera series for high performance full frame dslr cameras.
Its cheaper rrp au 149 sibling has a maximum aperture of f 1 8 which is 2 3 of an f stop slower.
Offering a natural perspective along with a fast maximum aperture the ef 50mm f 1 4 usm from canon is a versatile normal length prime characterized by its bright f 1 4 aperture to suit working in low light conditions and for producing shallow depth of field imagery.
Usable with all canon dslrs this lens has a field of view equivalent to 80mm on an aps c dslr which makes it a useful portrait lens.
The imagery through this lens is bright and crisp.
The lens incorporates tokina s latest advancements in optical engineering and electronic design to meet the demands of today s dslr technology.
F 1 4 to f 22 4 ultra high refractive index elements multi layer coating dc autofocus motor af mf switch micro usb port for firmware updates seven blade diaphragm.
Full frame camera owners who appreciate the classic 50mm field of view will be quite happy with the f 1 4 version of the lens it balances size cost speed and performance.