How about wedding photos?

Should be OK. With a full-frame camera you would get a 50mm field of view, with a 1.6x reduction (like most DSLRs) it would be equivalent to a 80mm lens, which might be a bit long- so you'd have to stand a bit further back from the 'bride, groom and full family' type photo. The quality would be very good (much better than a kit-lens zoom, for example). Watch out for flare if the sun can shine directly into the lens. The standard lens-hood is some help here, but putting the camera on a tripod and using a piece of dark card to shade the lens is probably even better!

IS this lens good for close up / portrait pictures. Not looking for a macro lens just something with closer images. I have a 650D

I found this lens excellent for portrait pictures even though I am shooting on a Canon 1100 (cropped chip). There is a beautiful shallow depth of field and for the price you just can't beat it.

Is this what a novice would call a 'wide angle ' lens

*** NO *** A 50 MM LENS IS NOT WHAT MOST PEOPLE WOULD CONSIDER A WIDE ANGLE LENS. This lens is excellent for portrait shots, particularly indoors. It is a fast lens for the price, meaning that it lets sufficient light in in a short length of time ideal for lower light/moving targets. At a party this lens takes great shots with sharp foreground and blurred backgrounds.HOWEVER, in a small room 50mm will appear quite close to the subject, therefore I do not think this is a suitable wide angle lens. You would require something below 35mm. The Canon EF M 22mm f/2 STM is much better lens if a wide angle is required (such as for wide panoramic landscape shots). If a fast portrait lens is required, the Canon EF 50 mm f/1.8 II is amazing value for money.Hope this helps.

What are the limitations of this lens? I can afford more expensive lenses I just don't want to have to upgrade in the future when I could buy now.

I think it depends on what you will be using it for. I have only had it a short while and bought it for its wide aperture compared with my zoom (3.5-5.6). Optically this looks good although I don't print larger than a4. The main restriction is the slightly slow focus as it's the old motor driven mechanism. For static shots it's not a problem but for street photography it's possible to miss a shot because the focus is not instant like the USM or stm lenses. I think it's brilliant value for money for what you get, it just depends on your intended use.

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📸 Elevate your vision with the lens that pros swear by!

ICONIC 50 MM PRIME - Classic focal length delivering stunning, natural perspectives for every shot.
BLAZING FAST F 1 4 APERTURE - Capture crisp images in low light and create dreamy bokeh that stands out on your feed.
COMPACT LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN - Weighing just 290g, it’s the perfect travel companion for on-the-go creatives.
SILENT SWIFT USM AUTOFOCUS - Never miss a moment with ultra-quiet, lightning-fast focusing technology.
PRECISION OPTICS WITH 8 BLADE DIAPHRAGM - Smooth, circular bokeh and razor-sharp image quality that elevates your portfolio.

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM is a lightweight, affordable prime lens featuring a bright f/1.4 aperture and fast ultrasonic motor autofocus. Its 50mm focal length offers versatile, natural perspectives ideal for portraits, street, and low-light photography. With seven elements in six groups and an 8-blade diaphragm, it delivers sharp images and beautiful bokeh, making it a must-have for serious photographers seeking professional quality without breaking the bank.

Specifications

Package Dimensions L x W x H	13.5 x 11.2 x 10.9 centimetres
Package Weight	0.38 Kilograms
Product Dimensions L x W x H	5.1 x 7.4 x 7.4 centimetres
Item Weight	290 Grams
Brand	Canon
Camera Lens	50 mm
Colour	Black
Country of Origin	Japan
Has image stabilisation	No
Included components	Canon EF 50mm - f/1.4 USM Lens, E-58U 58mm Snap-On Lens Cap, Lens Dust Cap E (Rear), 1-Year Warranty
Lens Fixed Focal Length	50 Millimetres
Max Focal Length	50 Millimetres
Min Focal Length	0.45 Millimetres
Model year	2007
Plug profile	Canonbayonet
Objective Lens Diameter	50 Millimetres
Part number	EF5014U
Size	20 cm
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Zoom Type	Optical Zoom
Lens Design	Prime
Maximum Aperture Range	f 1.4
Focus type	AF/MF
Aperture Modes	F1.4-F22
Style	EF 50 mm-f/1.4 USM
Photo Filter Thread Size	58 Millimetres
Guaranteed software updates until	unknown

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