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If you can, get the new sigma 50mm 1.4 instead of the Canon. The sigma has USM, better bokeh, is faster, has better build quality and seems a bit sharper. Both go for around the same price (~300 euros).

[ojbyrne]

Amazon owes you a referral fee ;-). My Canon 50mm is actually broken (and out of warranty), so I just ordered one.