f1.8 razor thin DOF - DPChallenge Forums

05/31/2005 06:20:58 PM · #26

This lens looks awesome. I am thinking of getting it. I like shooting in low light conditions and I'm working on some portraits, so this would be ideal. I keep reading great things. Do you know of any drawbacks of this lens?

05/31/2005 07:03:08 PM · #27

Well, I just ordered this lens. Couldn't help myself, it looks awesome. Thank god I just received a raise at work. :)

Will the lens fit on my coolpix? lol. just kidding

Message edited by author 2005-05-31 19:03:46.

05/31/2005 07:12:35 PM · #28

Canon 50mm f/1.4 razor thin DOF...

05/31/2005 07:13:45 PM · #29

Originally posted by doctornick:

Canon 50mm f/1.4 razor thin DOF...

Awesome! Some awesome bokeh with this lens. I read that the f/1.4 isn't much different in quality from the 1.8 so I opted for the 1.8, even though it's not as fast. Plus the 1.8's much less expensive.

Message edited by author 2005-05-31 19:15:12.

05/31/2005 07:16:57 PM · #30

What's the closest focusing distance for this lens? Looks like you can get quite close.

05/31/2005 07:19:24 PM · #31

Originally posted by nfessel:

...I read that the f/1.4 isn't much different in quality from the 1.8 so I opted for the 1.8, even though it's not as fast. Plus the 1.8's much less expensive.

The f/1.8 is a Bargain. The f/1.4 has a metal mount, has USM and is generally better built...but is it worth an extra US$220...maybe...

Message edited by author 2005-05-31 19:21:01.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

05/31/2005 07:20:23 PM · #32

Originally posted by nfessel:

What's the closest focusing distance for this lens? Looks like you can get quite close.

1.5ft

Plexxoid

Canon EOS-30D

05/31/2005 07:28:14 PM · #33

Originally posted by doctornick:

Originally posted by nfessel:
...I read that the f/1.4 isn't much different in quality from the 1.8 so I opted for the 1.8, even though it's not as fast. Plus the 1.8's much less expensive.

The f/1.8 is a Bargain. The f/1.4 has a metal mount, has USM and is generally better built...but is it worth and extra US$220...maybe...

The F1.4 is definitely worth it. 2/3 of a stop is 59% more light (2^(2/3)). Also, build is better, focus is USM, it has a distance meter, metal mount, and is much heavier, balancing out the camera better. I bought the 50 1.4 after owning the 50 1.8 for 6 months. The 50 F1.4 is also sharper at F1.8 than the 50 F1.8 is and provides suitable pictures wide open, something the F1.8 didn't usually do.

Message edited by author 2005-05-31 19:29:32.

05/31/2005 07:33:42 PM · #34

Originally posted by Plexxoid:

Originally posted by doctornick:

Originally posted by nfessel:
...I read that the f/1.4 isn't much different in quality from the 1.8 so I opted for the 1.8, even though it's not as fast. Plus the 1.8's much less expensive.

The f/1.8 is a Bargain. The f/1.4 has a metal mount, has USM and is generally better built...but is it worth and extra US$220...maybe...

The F1.4 is definitely worth it. 2/3 of a stop is 59% more light (2^(2/3)). Also, build is better, focus is USM, it has a distance meter, metal mount, and is much heavier, balancing out the camera better. I bought the 50 1.4 after owning the 50 1.8 for 6 months. The 50 F1.4 is also sharper at F1.8 than the 50 F1.8 is and provides suitable pictures wide open, something the F1.8 didn't usually do.

We talking Nikon or Canon? Ken Rockwell, whom I trust immensely says to "Pass on this lens (the 1.4) in favor of the sharper, less expensive and distortion-free 50mm f/1.8."

Link to review of 1.4

Link to review of 1.8

Message edited by author 2005-05-31 19:36:40.

05/31/2005 07:47:37 PM · #35

Originally posted by nfessel:

...We talking Nikon or Canon? Ken Rockwell, whom I trust immensely says to "Pass on this lens (the 1.4) in favor of the sharper, less expensive and distortion-free 50mm f/1.8." ...

Canon.

PS: Many people (me included) find Ken Rockwell to be completely misinformed and delusional...

Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8-4 Compact High Speed Zoom for Nikon

05/31/2005 07:50:43 PM · #36

Originally posted by doctornick:

Originally posted by nfessel:
...We talking Nikon or Canon? Ken Rockwell, whom I trust immensely says to "Pass on this lens (the 1.4) in favor of the sharper, less expensive and distortion-free 50mm f/1.8." ...

Canon.

PS: Many people (me included) find Ken Rockwell to be completely misinformed and delusional...

Tell that to his photo gallery and excellent tutorials. :P just kiddin'. not trying to start a war here. We all have our opinions. :)

P.S. I'm quite delusional myself. :)

Message edited by author 2005-05-31 19:51:44.

Picture This

Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro

05/31/2005 07:55:50 PM · #37

I just got the Nikon 1.8 one last week. Mine was from B&H as well. I haven't got to use it as much as I'd like yet, but the preliminary results are promising :) I really think I'll love it more and more once I get to play with it more!