"I use this for wide shots at weddings, and I barely have to touch the raw shots out of the camera. Great color, sharpness, and the USM is just great. Love it!"
"I use this lens for detail shots and for some portraits, as long as the subject is stationary. Prime lenses, in my opinion, are always a good investment, and this lens has been just that."
"I have two of these for each camera. I think they are wonderful. After renting a 580ex for a wedding, I took it back to the rental shop with a bad taste in my mouth. I feel like the 430ex is super manageable in power and size, and I'll be using them for a long time!"