Canon 50mm f1.8 STM vs 50mm f1.4 USM Lens

[@ESKATEUK]

Best comparison of these two lenses I have seen, you covered everything. I’ve owned both of these lenses and while the 1.8 is good the 1.4 is better in nearly every way, so I did find it frustrating when certain reviewers were claiming the f1.8 was better just because it was a tad sharper in the middle when wide open. The vignetting and the softness at the edge of the pictures on the f1.8 is hard to look past, whereas the f1.4 is crystal clear and bright from edge to edge. Also as you’ve shown on video there really is a drastic difference in brightness between the two lenses. The 50mm f1.8 is a great lens and can take some great pictures, no doubt about it. But the f1.4 is just that level above. Just wish I had the money to afford the f1.2 L lens… Thankyou, great review.

[@HienBuiMobile]

Sigma f/1.4 is around f1.2 level without the price from what I've seen

[@GenerNicolas]

​​@@HienBuiMobile but the sigma has focusing issues. I have tried one, I just can't pass the back focus issues.

[@GenerNicolas]

Yeah it seems like the issue is when they are using charts. 1.4 seems to do worse than the 1.8 when it comes to high contrast situations where the newer 1.8 stm shine. But in real world use the 1.4 seems to work better.

[@vanessadeogratias142]

the f1.8 is great for video but as a beauty vlogger you might need extra lighting equipment compared to the f1.4 which does better in the same low lighting conditions

[@Lumis15]

Why dont you use these type of lenses on people. Like its a portrait lens. And we see a wall as an exg... 🤔🤔🤔 I mean. I dont see the big of a difference. Its a wall........

[@blondescorpion8940]

Honestly my best portraits came from the 1.8 on both a full frame and cropped sensor. No probs here. Besides slow auto focus.

[@Naamroc]

@@blondescorpion8940 thanks girl

[@YoelDiamante]

I like theses empiric identic photo test. persons moves and cant tell exactly differents between lens.

[@neild108]

I much appreciate this detailed yet succinct comparison. I've been using my 50mm STM lens a lot, and although valuing it's good qualities, wishing for better. I don't want to carry the hefty Sigma f/1.4 around with all my other gear, and so it is good to know that the Canon f/1.4 is definitely a step up in image quality from the 1.8.

[@imgmd1977]

You offered the exact information I needed to make a decision. Thank you for excellent work.

[@andrefelixstudio2833]

Great video this guy knows exactly what he’s talking about !

[@earlmcnulty4665]

Good video but i'd like to see the lenses used out in the field. Like having a human as a subject and not just a brick wall.

[@sunlbx]

Earl Mcnulty well you can rent one, huh the man has shown us the technical differences between the lenses, artistic differences are in the eye of the beholder lol

[@AngieVision]

I feel so annoying asking because so many people already asked if these lenses would suit their camera, lol, but I’m about to purchase a Canon 90D. Would these both be compatible? I want to get back on making KZbin videos, but also have something suitable for my Instagram pictures. I know both are a great fit, but would one be a better match than the other for my goals and the kind of model I’m getting?

[@PrintTech-3D]

Thank you very much for this review. I have the 1.8 and just bought the 1.4 at a pawn shop for $150 and another video showed the 1.8 being sharper but now I can see they must have had a defective one. I guess I'll keep both and use the 1.8 for video and the 1.4 for stills.

[@cjoe6908]

Thank you for this video. The differences are very big indeed. Totally different performance. I would certain go for the USM, albeit a bit noisier, as I don't use it for videos. I just need a performer in low light conditions and a sharp lens for street photography.

[@VisualofHotwheels]

1.4 is great but is not a must if you own the 1.8 stm

[@shayandarash7651]

Is it good to use f/1.4 for indoor and outdoor portrait?

[@ttoniross]

Canon 80D paired with 50mm f1.4 would work for me for portraits.

[@DamilolaOlugboji]

that's my current setup, it works great!

[@kannanthiagarajan73]

I would like to purchase a 50mm 1.4 and it will be paired with my 80d. Hope turns out well for wedding photography.

[@kannanthiagarajan73]

I have changed my mind and purchased a 60mm f2.8 and the pictures turns out pretty sharp as well.

[@DamilolaOlugboji]

@@kannanthiagarajan73 the bokeh that's produced in a 1.4 compared to a 2.8 is miles better. 60mm 2.8 is definitely sharp but you just can't get that 1.8 or 1.4

[@ttoniross]

He just reached 50k subs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/noWWgKZthbiFfa8

[@kinsersprint11]

Which one is better?

[@paulwoe]

first atualy good review. you can actually see the light difference. what was your light setting though? :)

[@KimJimenez]

Dude!! Such a useful video. Thanks a ton. This helped me make an informed decision. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@TbonesTech]

Awesome glad it helped!

[@BlueL1n3]

One thing I was hoping you would have mentioned was noise, how loud is the 50 STM compared to the 85? I have the mark 1 50 1.8 and its so incredibly loud and slow, I wouldnt mind upgrading but dont want to if its still fairly loud. I just got the 85 and blown away at how quiet it is and how fast it focuses.

[@rocheuro]

actually visually 2/3rd of a stop is quite significant and I real everywhere people say it's not significant.. i think it is. not worth 3x money thou. but still its a quite advantage

[@njc2981]

I think the 1.4 is better! Imma get it today. Thanks for the informative video.

[@MonicaAlexsandra]

I’ve watched about 5 of your videos today, really great information. Thanks.

[@TheUltimateBlooper]

Damn... seems like I made a good choice buying the F/1.4 USM back when I was just starting out with a 60D. Seems like the lens still kicks butt all these years later. I use it now on a 5D Classic and a 5D Mark IV. It doesn't hold a candle to the new over-engineered RF mount offering, but for the price - you really can't complain. The images are plenty usable and very pleasant to look at, when portraits are considered (on full-frame, anyway).

[@cjoe6908]

Me too. I had one and the colours are very pleasing. And it's so light too. I was my travel kit lens.

[@ttt_mz]

Nice video. I think this comparision could have shown both lenses at f/2.8, f/4.0, f/5.6 and f/8. I have the ef 50mm f/1.4 and I can assure you that this lens is incredibily sharp at apertures lower than f/4. It's better than my L lens (ef 24-70mm, ef 16-35 and 70-200. Of course, it's a prime lens. In my opinion, f/2.8 is the maximum aperture that delivers an acceptable image for photograpy. 1.4 and 1.8 tend to soften the image too much.

[@nicolezimmermann5033]

I have a Canon EOS 1100D can I use the f1.8 or 1.4 ? Will it crop?

[@vanessadeogratias142]

very informative video thank you! although its a bit challenging to spot the vignette and blurred edges on that brick wall

[@MrAlElmes]

The 1.8 doesn’t have full time manual focus, it’s by wire

[@iamfyrus]

Both STM & USM use full time manual focus, the one you talking maybe the old 1.8 lens, i own all these 3 lenses

[@tylermai1436]

@@iamfyrus they are both full time manual focusing lenses, its just the STM 1.8 is focused electronically (by wire) meaning if you disconnect the lens from the camera you can't change your focus, compared to the usm which has mechanical focus that allows you to focus with power to the lens, this is good if you are using extension tubes which doesn't provide power to the lens when you are shooting macro because you can still change your focus where as you can not with focus by wire.

[@iamfyrus]

@@tylermai1436 ahj that focus, yes only if attach to body

[@judahcreates]

Hello Tbones, i am planning to buy Canon 77D. Will it be wise to buy canon 85mm 1.8 and canon 40mm 2.8 or replace one of them by canon 50mm 1.4/8

[@mohamadahmad7171]

Hey! A random guy scrolling through the comments :)... Id skip the 40mm f2.8 . Also if you have an apsc sensor and you want to consider a wider lens there is the 24mm f2.8 pancake lens . My choice would be the 85mm and the 50mm f1.4 Or 85mm f1.8 - 50mm f1.8 - 24mm f2.8 . Anyways i m not an expert but ive been researching about these for a while i hope i helped you . You can also see the sigma 30mm f1.4 art which is in the same price range .

[@judahcreates]

@MohamadAhmad thank you bruv, this will help. I am planning to go for the 85mm 1.8 and 24mm

[@BlueL1n3]

0:44 The crop factor does not magnify the focal length (i.e. a 50mm does not "become" or "turn into" an 80mm lens on a cropped sensor camera). It's the same focal length on both cropped and a full-frame sensor cameras.

[@Nemo12S]

Hi sir, i need your help as i have canon 800D with lens 50mm F1.4 and i tried so hard ta capture portraits with sharpness at 1.4 and always the subject not sharped !! So Can you help me about it

[@rafaelescudero9687]

Because this lens don't deliver full sharpess at 1.4, try f2 or 2.8 and you will notice the difference

[@shaidsart2093]

Will these lens fit my M50 camera ? Newbie here 😅...

[@khobautista456]

You’ll need an EF-M to EF adapter for it

[@MyPianoArchives]

Legend, thank you for this video!

[@ttoddh1]

Very well presented. Appreciated the positive aspects of both lenses as opposed to so many who like to bash everything. I hope you keep up the pleasant way to get the points across. Will be back for more.

[@joonajks]

What's a good talking head distance using a canon crop sensor camera with a 50mm 1.8?

[@omaryerko858]

La 90 d es compatible?? No aparece ahí

[@jaimesanchez9207]

Can I use any of these lenses on Canon M50 mirrorless with the proper adapter?

[@TbonesTech]

Yes you can

[@pitordebbarma5856]

just need adaotor

[@buknar456]

For video: The F1.8 is really loud focusing even on manual mode...if the 1.4 is even louder then I gotta go Canon FD

[@NGC1433]

Try pinhole. It doesn't even have any glass to distort your pristine reality :D

[@cjoe6908]

It works on manual too, all time.

[@이웃집고양이루루]

Which one would you recommend: 109 euro (1.8 STM) vs 240 euro (1.4)?

[@lithostheory]

S. Kim 1.8

[@jagjitsingh5965]

Can we use stm lens with canon 100d??

[@jonathanguzman7492]

Does the EF 50mm f1.4 usm fit in the 5D mark iv?

[@Veyroniqa]

i'm actually surprised that the f1.4 autofocuses on video how does that even work!?!?

[@Dragomo-David]

Thanks For The explanation Very Good

[@feriferihegyi1659]

Hey do the f1.4 fits to my canon eos 2000d?

[@RC-nj1by]

They both will fit on any EOS

[@cnottagejr]

what's the difference which one is better

[@BloodyBrothersMusic]

Sir.. Can i use the f/1.8 for my 800D?

[@joao.benedito]

Yes, you can!

[@enzosmit1885]

Do they fit on my canon 77d ?

[@fi5075]

Enzo Smit yeah I need to know too

[@tylervaught1674]

Yes they do

[@YourStoryteller]

Sir can i use 50mm f1.4 USM Lens in my 80D please help me...

[@TbonesTech]

Yes you can

[@stefanieharron2012]

Thank you, the brick really helped me with a difficult choice, Stefanie the Astrophotographer

[@shayandarash7651]

Do the f/1.4 fits to my canon eos 7D Mark II?

[@chadalexander2718]

Shayan Darash yes

[@anything7087]

Bro that autufocus is present in canon 550,600,6d?

[@pyroBlastM]

Can you use this on. a 5D classic?

[@TbonesTech]

Yes you definitely can

[@pyroBlastM]

@@TbonesTech both of them?

[@NGC1433]

@@pyroBlastM This is a Canon EF mount, it has not changed since 1987! You are able to use both of them on any camera with EF or EF-S mount. Including the ancient ones that used film.

[@jravell]

50 multiplied by 1.6 equals 80, not 85.

[@mwalker7011]

1.4 is better than 1.8 for video and photo.because 1.4 has better light in video.am i right?

[@notemi_24k37]

Does it work for a canon 80D ?

[@rafalrut9683]

sure

[@frankdurand3985]

What about on a rebel t6?

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

so for a cropped camera you need a 40mm?

[@anwaralmassri3950]

Daniel 35 mm is good for you

[@ZlaBaka]

Its maybe sharper when stoped to f1.8 but then there is no point of buying 1.4 lens if you steping it down to 1.8 😉

[@TbonesTech]

That’s true haha

[@amirandrawes3373]

Nice comparison, Thanks

[@loula_hipstergraphy5011]

700d vs f1.8 lens ??

[@francissaberon]

Yes

[@fakhrulislamsedau1486]

Mantap Terimakasih infonya

[@w1p30ut3r]

When canon will make an IS 50?! Will be awnsome for video!

[@neovo903]

Not sure it's needed 50 (85 for apsc or 100 for four thirds). If you have a steady hand, you should be able to do without

[@aryrodriguez4446]

Great video

[@rentedtux1883]

The 1.4 looked a lot better to me

[@sabyasachee9044]

F1.4 is worth.

[@Jmschnider]

I just had to replace my 1.4 because the focus motor went out.

[@MohondhaY]

For how long did you use the lens? I've read many comments of people complaining about the motor failing.

[@mimusar_]

U want to sell it like that?

[@Jmschnider]

MohondhaY it failed out of the box

[@Jmschnider]

Ari Arzagoitia no I actually still use it for photos it is an amazing lens

[@Thatfatfreerunner]

You look like Duncan laurend

[@jeremycarter]

Portrait photographers shooting at 200mm???? That's news to me. I've never seen, nor heard of photographers using 200mm to shoot portraits. Probably a noob not having any idea what they're doing if you ask me. 50-85mm is the best range for portrait photography.

[@BenMilford]

Covid times, man!

[@jeremycarter]

@@BenMilford 🤣🤣🤣

[@presise1620]

nice vid

[@melodychest9020]

Jeez .. could you possibly sound any more monotonish!? Went to sleep mate!

[@TbonesTech]

Haha I’ll be sure to take some coke next time before filming

[@tanishvardhineni8744]

hey you are cool

[@carly3710]

I like my 50mm better

[@mimusar_]

Sell me your 1.4f

[@guardianobserver6593]

I like you too!