Well there is one place I know you can try it for yourself and see if you like it. KEH has a 14 day return policy of no questions asked. A couple of things you already know, but as a reminder the prime glass doesn't have to make as many compromises. Sometimes keeping those to a minimum in a zoom adds a great deal to the expense, and L glass may be one of those needs for the zoom, but not so important when you don't have to make a lens work at different focal lengths.
KEH has the 1.2 at expensive, and used at $99 or $79 if you are ok with used. I am but at a $20 difference I probably wouldn't bother. The middle ground of a 1.4 might be a good compromise. and they had those at a couple of hundred.
Canon knows these aren't being used by snap shooters and usually build accordingly. For the money its really fast, should give you that nice bokeh, and if your subject isn't able to get up and walk yet, I would guess it would work well for you.
Mark
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Subject: Canon 50mm lens comparison
From: Lea Murphy <lea@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, August 10, 2010 8:34 am
To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students
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Can anyone who might have experience with both pieces of glass give me a compare and contrast of the 50mm 1.8 (super cheap at $99 with very good reviews) vs. the 50mm 1.2 L lens (expensive with excellent reviews).
I know there's a significant difference btwn the build quality, the weight and the bokeh.
I'm seeking info specifically related to image quality, contrast, yummy L glassness.
I have the 1.8 and am considering the move to the 1.2 L.
Would like input from users of both as to if the upgrade is significant enough to warrant a change and the expense.
Thanks so much.
Lea
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