Got this for taking portraits Fixed focal lens tend rob sharper

Though I am just learning to use the camera I am fully convinced that it is a superior product.NOTE, however that the web page images of items "Also Bought" incorrectly includes a 55mm (diameter) Tiffen UV Protection Filter. This is not the correct size for 18-55mm focal length lens! You need 58mm filter size for this lens and also for the 55-250mm focal length lens. This misleading situation lead to misordering 55mm UV and Polarizing filters that had to be returned. Since these were gifts, the distant buyer will get a refund, or replacement filters(?) instead of sending replacements to me. I think filter size should be shown next to the camera to assure that buyers order the correct accessories, 58mm here. I do not know whether this problem repeats on other camera models.

The product is basically as advertised and I haven't had any problems with functionality at all. The keys are a little bit bigger than I am used to so I am adapting to them but not completely loving them. It seems like both the size of the keys and the spacing of them causes me to miss buttons or accidentally hit wrong keys sometimes, but I figure that's more of a personal adjustment than a problem, just keep in mind while shopping. I don't find it very ergonomic for that reason. I like the rainbow lights, but of course definitely note that you cannot change it to one static color like green or white or whatever. I actually really wish you could just turn it to white because I wear really thick glasses and colors in my peripherals can sometimes split and become distracting, and that happens a littleI am still adapting to the size and placement, as I mentioned. It's just worth noting in case you're like me and would find that a little frustrating.

Very pleased with picture results as I use it to stream video. Perfect focal length and lens quality

Love the micro lens!! I use it for my butterflies!!

I found it easy to use. If you are used to a GoPro, you will have no problem adapting to it.

Prime lenses are nearly always better than their zoom counterparts at equivalent focal lengths.I previously owned the last generation of this lens, and found that I was using it more than my kit lens. It was sharper, faster, and gave me better results, and losing some focal range was an acceptable sacrifice.This new version is much easier to focus as they're moved the focus ring behind the front element. Unfortunately, the focus is motor driven and the camera must be on and engaged to focus the lens.My images have been sharp, with great contrast and good bokeh.I was considering the 50mm f/1.4, but all research I was able to find showed that there wasn't much advantage aside from the additional available light. Plus you could buy a few of these for the same cost...If you only have your kit lens, and you never shot with any old manual SLRs (where fast 50mm lenses were king), you owe it to yourself to pick one of these up. They're a lot of fun, and the image quality will shock you when you remind yourself you only spent $120 on the lens

35mm focal length on full frame-- not the most extreme wide angle nor a crazy long focal length that isolates your subject and gets rid of everything else. Just... normal-ish. Easier to use for walk around stuff than 50mm in my experience, but depending on your preferences ymmv.Image stabilized... but in my experience it hasn't made enough of a difference to change my shooting habits.f/1.8, usable. Not gonna blur the heck out of everything on a lens this wide but it allows shooting in pretty dark conditions.Decently sharp, not incredibly so.SLOW autofocus, but it works.Reasonably small.Good close focusing distance.It all adds up to a lens that doesn't particularly excite me to use, but one that I could leave on my camera all the time and not be disappointed by. It just sorta works and the only thing that regularly gets in the way is the slow autofocus motor.Would highly recommend a 3rd party lens hood for this, the Canon one isn't anywhere near as big as a 35mm can benefit from.