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08/19/2008 12:14:13 PM · #1 |
I want to get a lens that i can use in low light setting without a tripod, so i am looking at
Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF & Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF
The price difference is $200 for .4 f-stops. Will that make a lot of difference? Is is worth an extra $200?
Can you recommend any other lenses? |
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08/19/2008 12:18:23 PM · #2 |
I recently bought the Canon 1.8 and like it, but I am still learning how to get the best out of it. I I were a pro, I would probably spend the extra for the 1.4, but my skills have not hit that limit yet. I think most people here will tell you to get the 1.4. I think the 1.8 is a great buy unless you are at a much higher level of expectation.
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08/19/2008 12:18:47 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by PlayWithFire:
I want to get a lens that i can use in low light setting without a tripod, so i am looking at
Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF & Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF
The price difference is $200 for .4 f-stops. Will that make a lot of difference? Is is worth an extra $200?
Can you recommend any other lenses? |
What's the price of the Nikon f/1.4? Sigma just brought out an f/1.4 50mm that you might want to check out. The thing is *huge*, but apparently it's supposed to be quite fantastic with controlling vignetting and CA.
It's pricier than usual for a 50mm though, but might be worth checking out. |
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08/19/2008 12:20:38 PM · #4 |
| There's no simple answer to the question of whether the extra 2/3 stop is worth it. In this case, the answer is probably "yes, it is", but not entirely from the perspective of speed. The quality of build on the 50/1.4 lenses will be far better than the 50/1.8 variety. The 50/1.8 lenses are traditionally the least expensive prime lenses in a manufacturer's lineup. |
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08/19/2008 12:21:18 PM · #5 |
Have a lot of frustration with my Nikkor 1.8 50mm.....sent you a PM.
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08/19/2008 12:22:44 PM · #6 |
| Although I have the 1.8, I am of the opinion that it is almost worth the $200 just for the USM. |
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08/19/2008 12:28:55 PM · #7 |
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08/19/2008 12:30:33 PM · #8 |
On amazon the 1.8 is $115 and the 1.4 is $315.
My main requirement for this lens is a large aperture. If i am going to pay $300 for a lens, I'd like to get a little more out of it. This might be a stupid question, but will this lens help with macro photography at all? |
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08/19/2008 12:39:45 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Although I have the 1.8, I am of the opinion that it is almost worth the $200 just for the USM. |
what is USM?
@jdennique, the links do help, thanks |
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08/19/2008 12:42:39 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by PlayWithFire:
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Although I have the 1.8, I am of the opinion that it is almost worth the $200 just for the USM. |
what is USM?
@jdennique, the links do help, thanks |
Ultra-Sonic Motor. Nikon's version, I believe is HSM? Hyper-Sonic Motor
Basically, it's a faster, quieter version of auto-focus. (and more expensive) |
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08/19/2008 12:45:47 PM · #11 |
| I believe the 1.4 has a greater "sweet spot", I love mine, it's sweet about F/5.6. |
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08/19/2008 01:17:24 PM · #12 |
I have horrible focus issues with mine at large apertures, thereby making me wonder what iots use is.
If I'm going to take it out to 5.0+, what's the point?
I've always heard that a 50mm 1.8 was a "Must Have", but I hate the damn thing.
I'm sure it's probably me, but I'm not sure how to fix it.
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08/19/2008 01:21:25 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by NikonJeb:
I have horrible focus issues with mine at large apertures, thereby making me wonder what iots use is.
If I'm going to take it out to 5.0+, what's the point?
I've always heard that a 50mm 1.8 was a "Must Have", but I hate the damn thing.
I'm sure it's probably me, but I'm not sure how to fix it. |
I have 1.4 and it takes some practice to get perfect focus at large f stop. I don't think it is a must have but nice to have. I lived without it for a long time and I won't cry too much if I have to be without it.
Message edited by author 2008-08-19 13:21:40. |
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08/19/2008 01:38:07 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by K10DGuy:
Ultra-Sonic Motor. Nikon's version, I believe is HSM? Hyper-Sonic Motor
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Actually Nikon calls those lenses AF-S, Sigma calls it HSM. :) |
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08/19/2008 01:47:57 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by harkonen:
Originally posted by K10DGuy:
Ultra-Sonic Motor. Nikon's version, I believe is HSM? Hyper-Sonic Motor
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Actually Nikon calls those lenses AF-S, Sigma calls it HSM. :) |
Oh, ok. I should have done a quick google. |
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08/19/2008 02:38:26 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by NikonJeb:
Have a lot of frustration with my Nikkor 1.8 50mm.....sent you a PM. |
Some of us might want to share this knowledge too Jeb. :D
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08/19/2008 04:24:03 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by Jac:
Originally posted by NikonJeb:
Have a lot of frustration with my Nikkor 1.8 50mm.....sent you a PM. |
Some of us might want to share this knowledge too Jeb. :D |
Nothing to share, Jeb was offering to sell me the lens. |
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08/19/2008 04:46:39 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by harkonen:
Originally posted by K10DGuy:
Ultra-Sonic Motor. Nikon's version, I believe is HSM? Hyper-Sonic Motor
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Actually Nikon calls those lenses AF-S, Sigma calls it HSM. :) |
Yeah the actual name for Nikons though is swm or Silent Wave Motor
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08/20/2008 08:17:14 AM · #19 |
Originally posted by NikonJeb:
Have a lot of frustration with my Nikkor 1.8 50mm.....sent you a PM. |
Originally posted by Jac:
Some of us might want to share this knowledge too Jeb. :D |
Originally posted by PlayWithFire:
Nothing to share, Jeb was offering to sell me the lens. |
More specifically as he lives just down the road from me, I offered to lend him the lens to try, as had I had the same opportunity, I would not have bought the lens.
I guess one of the biggest issues I face when looking to buy a lens is tyrying to match my hopes & expectations with reality.
I just assumed that at its wide open setting it'd be fast, and easy to focus.
I have so much difficulty getuing the focus right at low F-stops that I'm wondering if the lens is okay......but from what I read here, it seems to be operator error.
That being the case, I need to trade this lens in on the 18-135 Nikkor I really want.
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08/20/2008 08:27:05 AM · #20 |
| Thom Hogan doesn't like either 50mm due to aberration issues. HERE's a long but informative article on Nikon lenses. |
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