Today we have something a bit different for you over on SLRgear: Rather than testing and reviewing a single lens, we've partnered with LensRentals.com to test *5* different samples of the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM. Sample variation is a significant issue for users, reviewers, and manufacturers. As a user, the issue is whether a positive review and glowing comments by other users mean that you'd have a similar good experience with a lens should you purchase a copy. On the flip side, do a few negative reports about a lens' performance mean you should avoid it, or are they merely flukes, with the majority of samples...(read more)
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