Nifty Fifty

The Legend of the “Plastic Fantastic”: Revisiting the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

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The Canon 50mm lens mounted on a Canon EOS 1200D entry-level DSLR

If you have been into photography for any length of time, you have likely heard the whispers (or the buzzing autofocus noise) of a certain legendary piece of glass. It’s cheap, it feels like a toy, but it produces images that have launched thousands of careers. I’m talking, of course, about the Canon EF 50mm … Read more

The Nikon 50mm f/1.8G Review: Why I Bought This Lens Three Times

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The Nikon 50mm f/1.8G Review: Why I Bought This Lens Three Times

In the world of photography gear, “newer” usually means “better.” We are constantly bombarded with the latest mirrorless bodies, RF glass, and lenses that cost as much as a used car. But sometimes, the best piece of equipment is the one that has been sitting on shelves for over a decade. I’m talking about the … Read more