Good to know! I need to get a 50mm 1.8 lens. Grrrrr.

@Alissa, I was told, by another photog, that the 1.8 isn’t as good quality as the 1.4. Just letting you know.

@Robin, weird. I thought quality had to do with the glass, not the f-stop! I mean, I know 1.4 would make more that desired background bokeh, but would .4 make that big of a difference?

@Alissa, I think it had to do with how the lens is made.

the speed is a bit better with the 1.4 – just due to the nature of the apeture. But…glass is glass isn’t it? maybe that’s just me. I haven’t found it’s worth the difference in price.

i do however, love my 85mm – the colors seem much richer on it for some reason.

man, she looks really strong to carry him like that.. very nice shots..
*IQ-wise, canon’s 1.8 is good enough..

Great shots Robin!

Not all glass is the same. The 1.8 is constructed differently than the 1.4. It’s mostly made of plastic and I don’t think the glass is coasted as nicely as the 1.4. It’s still a good lens, but I have heard it is not as durable as the 1.4 which is a metal/plastic construction. The 1.2 L is metal all the way through and the glass is coated with Canon’s top of the line quality, being that it is an L series lens and all.

It’s really all about perspective too. Some people have the 50 1.8 and they swear by it. Others have upgraded from the 1.8 to the 1.4 and say they’d never go back; same with those who have gone from the 1.4 to the 1.2 L.

@charlane – Do you have the 85mm L lens?

@charlane, I love my 85 but then it’s the only good lens I have right now.

@Jennifer, Thanks Jen, you’re always such a big help.

fun shots and good lessons to pass on.

These are awesome!!! Very fun!
I’ve heard many say they are satisfied with the 1.8 BUT it’s mostly a cost thing. The 1.4 jumps up a few hundred dollars. And like Jen explained, you get what you pay for.
And you know what? I think I may have heard MORE people swear by their 85! That’s a great lens

lovely pair of shots

I can’t believe she can lift him! These are fabulous!