That's pretty much normal, considering the focal length.

Well I was talking about the 5 aperture blades which produce small pentagons at higher f numbers. I know it is kind of unfair to compare it to higher end lenses but other than the low price and decent center sharpness it is quite bad.

Is the Canon 50mm really that bad? Don't forget though the focal length does play an important role in bokeh quality.

http://www.photozone.de/canon_eos_ff/415-canon_50_18_ff?start=1
just scroll down and read what they say about bokeh produced by that lens.

Do you mean the longer the focal length the shallower the DOF would be hence the better bokeh?
Well I know for sure that the 35mm f1.4 produces more pleasant bokeh then again it is a much higher end lens.

pretty tough how canon prices went up like 300€ for the 60D or the 7D. now that´s something.............

This has really affected me. Gonna have to do the whole amazon buy / return for equipment emergencies until prices drop.

wait. if you buy it before the price increasements and then return it afterwards, you make profit?

no he is saying he will buy the equipment, use it for the day etc then return it for a full refund
= free rental

ah now I get it.

BUT psssssst this be illegalZ

Not illegal if you have a legittimate reason to return. Those aren't hard to find: )