Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

This afternoon I just bought a Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II lens. John 3:16 at Funan IT Mall sells it at S$130 only. Right after getting the lens, I tried my first prime lens on my EOS 40D. I took some shots at Singapore Philatelic Museum and The Armenian Church not far from Funan IT Mall and I started loving this lens and its bokeh result. Beside the good price, I like its lightweight. The image quality is also good and it gives sharp result at f/1.8. This lens allows us to take picture in a low-light environment without setting the camera at high ISO. The cons are the plastic material and slow focusing. But what else can we expect from 130-dollar lens? :)

Below are some test pictures:


Specifications:
Focal length: 50mm
Diagonal Angle of view (FF): 47º
Diagonal Angle of view (APS-C): 31º
Maximum aperture: F1.8
Minimum aperture: F22
Lens Construction: 6 elements/5 groups
Number of diaphragm blades: 5
Minimum focus: 0.45m (1.5 ft)
Maximum magnification: 0.15x
AF motor type: DC Micro Motor
Focus method: Unit focus
Image stabilization: None
Filter thread: 52mm (does not rotate on focus)
Dimensions: 68.2mm diameter x 50.5mm length
Lens Mount: Canon EF only

Link:
John 3:16 Photo Supplies

Reviews:
DPreview: Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II review
The-Digital-Picture: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens Review