The Canon EF 50mm f/1. 4 USM is a standard lens featuring superb quality and portability. Two high-refraction lens elements and new Gaussian optics eliminate astigmatism and suppress astigmatic difference. Crisp images with little flare are obtained even at the maximum aperture. This bright, sharp standard autofocus lens that makes a superb foundation for any SLR kit - 35mm or digital. Large, fast aperture makes this lens ideal for available light shooting! Enjoy all the benefits of the Canon EF 50mm f/1. 4 USM Autofocus Lens, plus you get all of the following brand new items: All Manufactures Supplied Accessories, RepairTech 5 Year Lens Extended Warranty (Repairtech extended warranty service plans give you the highest level of customer service, savings, and peace of mind, letting you rest assured in the event your product needs repair), Collapsible rubber lens hood, Opteka High Definition² 3 Piece Filter Kit - Ultra-Violet, Polarizing and Fluorescent Filters, Opteka Pr
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Like many others, I purchased a Canon Rebel XTi kit with the 18-55MM zoom and was immediately disappointed with the quality and speed. There is simply no substitute for a F1. 4 or F1. 2 prime lens, so after reading disappointing reviews of the durability of the f1. 8 50mm lens, I opted for the F1. 4. I have been extremely pleased with the results of the lens, and although it would have been nice to have a bit wider coverage (the 50mm lens on the XTi is equivalent to ~80mm on a 35mm camera) I have found the sharpness, mechanical quality, and speed to be far more important than slight inconvenience of the reduced angle of a slightly telephoto lens. Highly recommended for almost all purposes.