Customer Review: got this lens because of the reviews. there is no question the glass is outstanding. the night time pictures are out of this world. shot a thunderstorm, unbelievable pictures.
overall very very nice. But the weight is an issue. it is pretty darn heavy after two hours. i would not use it as an... more info
Customer Review: After researching this lense, I quickly decided to acquire it. I must say I have a regret.......... That I did not grab it a LONG time ago!! I've had the 50 for a couple months now,and it has not parted ways from my cam body at all..and after a rather large event this past weekend,... more info
Customer Review: Just beginning to take up photography and from the very start I am extremely thrilled with the results of this purchase and what i have learned from using it. The one regret I have is that I didn't spend the extra money and purchased the the f/2.8 but we live and learn, More than satisfeid with the... more info
Customer Review: If you are looking for a lens with this sort of focal length, it is going to be your cheapest option. It focuses slow. Really really slow. I have the 5D with the 24-105L, and it is almost painful to switch between the two. If you are trying to shoot a kids soccer game in broad daylight this will... more info
Customer Review: The up side:
This is my first Canon L lens and I have to say I'm really pleased with it. I have it mounted to a Digital Rebel XT and the camera seems to be the weak link in the setup. As far as the lens, the image stabilization is a necessity for hand held shots, the auto-focus is fast and... more info