Hewlett Packard EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens

Size: 68.2mm x 41.0mm
Weight: 130g

*** Note this is a basic guide, no specific advanced info given ***

This lens is superb for especially aspiring photographers who would like to improve their low light photography. However, just because it has a maximum f stop of 1.8 doesn't mean its perfect.

One of the main cons (in my opinion) of this lens is that at f/1.8 the picture is quite blurry. So unless its (the camera) is mounted on a tripod or monopod, I personally found it reasonably to use f/2.8.

It doesn't have Image stabilization, so sharpness isn't easily obtained at a low shutter speed and at f/1.8 - f/5.6

This lens has a very plastic feel. Also the lightness of the lens is quite odd and anyway you get for what you paid for right? Material wise, probably so, however the potentiality of this lens is extraordinary.

Research photos taken with this lens and you see yourselves ;)

I suggest that with this lens, if you decide to buy a UV filter (especially that) you wouldn't resort to the very cheap ones. Why? If operated at low light, flares and other flaws would be observed at greater effect.

I also do recommend a lens hood for this lens (ES-62 Lens Hood) since it operates on low light, can eliminate unwanted extra light, however it would also darken the picture so you give it a shot.

I would suggest you try taking photos using 50mm as the focal range without changing, it can be quite irritating till you get used to it (talking from personal experience haha)