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I really like my 50mm f/1.4 but it just seems too zoomed for me sometimes. I need some suggestions on <50mm but still has a low f-stop.

I always feel like I should be able to take a picture from where I'm standing to find out I'm to close with the 50 so then I have to use my other lenses but they don't have the focus I like to play with. I'm not rich but all suggestions are welcome so I can know what options there are.
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xenoimpact

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Canon offers other prime lens that are <50mm starting at EF 28mm f/1.8 and going to EF 24mm f/1.4 without heading into fisheye territory. I, personally, have not used these lens before and would recommend you to check out photography­-on­-the.net­/forum­/forumdisplay.php­?f­=10... which has a list of most, if not all, canon lens including user-submitted photos and see which one closely matches what you want.
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Sigma makes a very good 30mm f/1.4 that's not too expensive. I used that for years, and only upgraded to the Canon 35mm f/1.4 when I needed full-frame compatibility.
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The Canon 35mm f/2 is a small, inexpensive and quite good lens which should fit your needs nicely. There is also a 24mm f/2.8 if you need a wider lens.
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aprea

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I just bought the Canon 28mm 2.8 and I'm quite satisfied, it is not too expensive. I find it ideal for street photography and "take the picture from where I stand". Although for indoor or low light I still use the 50mm one.
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Hi. So far I have used the following non-L primes below 50: 35mm 2.0 and 28mm 1.8. Neither are immensely impressive, but out of the 2 I would rather recommend the 35mm which on an APS sensor is a fantastic walk-around lens.
I have since upgraded to the 35mm 1.4 which is a stellar performer, but in another budget range.
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point5ive

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The Canon 35mm f2 will give you a similar focal length on your crop sensor camera to what the 50mm 1.4 will give on a full frame. 50mm on a full frame sensor or film camera became very popular as it gives a similar approximate focal distance to the human eye. So if you're looking for a lens that will give you that, assuming your sensor has a crop factor of 1.6 (all but the pro Canon SLR's have) a 35mm f2 will do the trick.
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