Nice set of filters for protecting my expensive 50mm F/1.4 lens. Easy to put on, can be added on top of each other to create nice effects if desired

This lens absolutely blew me away. I have the Canon f/1.2L and used to have the f/1.4 and simply got this to see if the STM version was an improvement from the original nifty fifty. The lens now has a metal mount, which gives it an all better look and a bit more sturdiness in the hand. It is still pretty "plasticky", but you're paying $125 for it, what more do you want? Performance wise I can 100% guarantee you will see little to no difference when compared to the f/1.4, definitely not a $200 difference! The only difference is that you get not even half a stop more of light. If you're teetering on whether to get the f/1.4 or this lens. Get this lens. It may not look as pretty or aesthetically pleasing as the f/1.4, but you will get the same results, and they are stunning. I won't go as far to say it's better than 1.2L, but I don't think you'll find you need any need to upgrade, whatsoever, unless you have an occupation that calls to. Don't forget to perform micro adjustments with your lenses, this back focused so I had to adjust it to -5.Update 6/26/18: I have had this lens for 2 years now and still stand by everything I said above! Because this lens is so light I always have it in my bag and a lot of the time, on my camera. Crazy versatile and still sharp 2 years later.

Got this for my Canon 5D IV and Canon 50mm 1.4 lens combo, and it does not impede any image quality. Pretty happy with the results, and glad that I can keep dust and fingerprints away from the actual lens.

I've used this with my 35mm f/1.4 E-Mount . By far, this polarizer has not came off my lens when i took it out for travelling to Hawaii. It gave my shots more contrast, darkens the highlights to the point where I can use the image and of course, see through reflections. As a polarizer, it does what most polarizers do, I definitely would recommend this filter!Highlights:- Tiffen helps with maintaining the sharpness- Blocks reflections- Ups the contrasts in your shots and reduces highlights

I've had the Canon 50mm 1.4, and now this lens. and I can honestly say this one is better. This one focuses fast, it's small, looks great, is bitingly sharp, even wide open. and can easily be used professionally. I bought this just to have a lens, any lens on the front of my Canon 6D, but it's amazing. I'll be keeping this one. My 50mm 1.4 USM lens had major, major backfocusing problems, which I've read is not uncommon for that lens. I ended up selling it, even though it was a sharp lens. The focusing was terrible. This one is dead on, sharp, and contrasty. It's also probably the cheapest lens you can buy. If shot wide open, it's VERY sharp in the center, and there is definitely some slight vignetting (although it looks good in portraits, which is presumably what you'd be shooting wide open), and a "swirly" quality to the bokeh. I was taken aback by it, but it's cool. Almost Lensbaby-ish. Definitely get this lens!!!

I'm a huge fan of prime lens and 50mm is one of those sweet spot focal lengths that should be in every camera bag, if not on the camera itself! Canon produced a massive hit with the affordable f1.8 50mm, dubbed the nifty-fifty. It was succeeded by the II, which sadly saw some corners cut in build quality with the transition to a plastic base. (While I have commented in prior reviews that I challenge the "need" for metal mounts in smaller, lighter lenses, I can't help but admit that I prefer a metal mount.). This latest iteration of the venerable "nifty-fifty" sees the return of the metal mount and upgrades the focus mechanism to the silently speedy STM stepping motor!OpticsWhat's not to love about a f1.8 lens? The optics are excellent as you would expect from the reputation of its prior versions. Talk about a fast lens, you can take some pretty incredible shots in poor light conditions with this. Beautiful bokeh! It provides excellent separation of your subject from the background, as if they jump out of the picture. I was very pleased with my results on a recent flower viewing trip. Terrific color representation, minimal chromatic aberration and distortion. It will not disappoint!Focus mechanismIf you haven't tried STM yet, prepare to be amazed. Fast and quiet! Great for video work too. I'm very happy with the Canon STM lineup.Build QualityAs mentioned previously, the metal mount has returned. (I can hear the cheering!). The barrel feels a little less sturdy than the 24mm and 40mm pancakes, but all in all, it's an improvement over the prior version. Considering its price, it is quite an impressive piece of work.PriceCheap, it would be hard to imagine anyone not happy with the priceMy recommendation is to run outside right now and buy this lens. You won't be disappointed.5 stars. Thank you Canon!

For only $150, you get a very high quality portrait lens (it even has a metal mount). The difference between this one and the f/1.4 does not look to be worth getting the 1.4

I bought this as a add on for my 50mm 1.4f Nikon lens and it is a must have for a natural light photographer. It definitely helps with glare and is a great add on that doesn't distort picture color. Even if you have a lens hood; I would still recommend getting the polarized lens cover as it provides anti glair far better than the lens hood.