What makes the 50mm lens so exciting?

In this Quick Tip series, Canon experts Guido Krebs and Gregor Zajac answer interesting questions about the EOS system.

In this video, Canon expert Guido Krebs explains what to look for when buying a 50mm lens with F1.8 aperture. These lenses have been available from Canon in three versions since the 1980s. They work very well as a 'normal' focal length for full-frame cameras and as a fast portrait lens for cameras with an APS-C sensor. The differences between the three versions lie in the coating, AF mechanism and finish.

Quick tip: Why it's worth taking a look at Canon's 50mm F1.8 lenses

Canon Product Specialist Guido Krebs explains what makes the 50mm lenses so special.