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10/22/2012 08:11:09 PM · #1 |
So by chance I ended up using Canon gear and thats the brand of equipment I am familiar with.
My former sister-in-law contacted me recently seeking my help in picking out a DSLR kit as a Christmas gift for my 15yo Niece who I'm pleased to hear is interested in photography. I'm a busy guy lately but had started doing some open minded research of all brands in order to be able to give her an informed recommendation. I ended up deciding to go with a Canon setup because I knew the equipment better though I'm sure Nikon would do her well too.
My sister-in-law jumped the gone before I could get back to her (which seemed lame with Christmas 2 months away) and informed me she already ordered a Nikon D5100 with an 18-55 kit lens (good to get her started) and a 100-200 lens (not what I would have picked for a second starter lens).
So anyway, I want to get my Niece a 50mm prime lens as I think that would help her learn some good fundamentals and would give her at least one sharp lens with low-light capability as I doubt the cheap zooms can be expected to perform well in those regards. So if this were a Canon body I know that I could get her a sub $100 50mm lens that would get the job done and have auto-focus for her. In looking around, it looks like in order to have auto-focus on her D5100 I would need to get her a Nikon 50mm f/1.8 G as the least expensive lens for around $230? I expect the build on this lens is better than the cheap Canon 50mm (at least it has a metal mount). But am I missing a model and is there a less expensive Nikon 50mm lens that would give her auto-focus and still be reasonably sharp? Or should I definitely go with the above mentioned 50mm 1.8 G and hope she sticks with photography?
If any Nikon folks could help me out here I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks! |
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10/22/2012 08:34:52 PM · #2 |
| You showld look in to the Nikon 35mm f1.8G DX |
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10/22/2012 08:34:56 PM · #3 |
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10/22/2012 09:00:16 PM · #4 |
Nuno is very right, on the crop sensor the 35mm he mentioned is the way to go! And it's a fantastic lens. Just look at the photos... Photos from DPC users with this lens
$196.95 at B&H Photo
Originally posted by Nuno:
You showld look in to the Nikon 35mm f1.8G DX |
Message edited by author 2012-10-22 21:02:36. |
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10/22/2012 09:39:01 PM · #5 |
Ah yes, I should have thought wider to go with her crop frame so she can use it like I do my 50mm on my full frame.
The 35mm f1.8G DX seems the best choice for her.
Thanks all! :)
Message edited by author 2012-10-22 21:39:48. |
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10/22/2012 10:00:21 PM · #6 |
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10/22/2012 10:02:57 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by mike_311:
used? |
Good idea Mike to save some money, but because it will be a Christmas gift I think I will go with new. If it were for me I might consider used :) |
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10/22/2012 10:25:43 PM · #8 |
| The 35 is a great focal length for walkabout shooting around a groups of people, and 50 is excellent for portrait shooting. For general use, the 35 will probably be used more. The one I have is the 35 f2 Nikkor "O" from the late 60's and I love shooting with it, even though it's a manual focus lens. |
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10/22/2012 11:52:43 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Brent_S:
Ah yes, I should have thought wider to go with her crop frame so she can use it like I do my 50mm on my full frame.
The 35mm f1.8G DX seems the best choice for her.
Thanks all! :) |
I have this lens and I can say I love it :)
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