Which 50mm Lens Should You Buy?

A while ago, we published a post suggesting a few reasons for owning a 50mm prime lens, and now Kai from DigitalRev TV has answered the question of which 50mm you should get in their latest video.

Please note: If you’re not familiar with Kai’s style, it’s somewhat informal and humorous. Headphones advised.

While Kai only looks at three Canon models in his walkabout, the same advice also counts for Nikon and other manufacturers. Buy the lens you need for the photographs you’d like to create, at the price that suits your budget.

Here’s a few links from the extensive range of 50mm lenses available at Orms:

Canon

• Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens
• Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens
• Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM Lens
• Canon CN-E 50mm T1.3 L F Cine Lens

Nikon

• Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8 G Lens
• Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4 G Lens

Sony

• Sony E 50mm f/1.8 Lens
• Sony DT 50mm f/1.8 Lens
• Sony 50mm f/1.4 Lens

Zeiss

• Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZE for Canon
• Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 for Nikon

Leica

• Leica SUMMARIT-M 50mm f/2.5 Standard Lens
• Leica SUMMICRON-M 50mm f/2 Standard Lens
• Leica SUMMILUX-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. Standard Lens
• Leica NOCTILUX-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH. Standard Lens

If you have any questions about 50mm lenses, or would like a personalised recommendation, please leave a comment below and we’ll get back to you!