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12/04/2007 12:39:18 PM · #1 |
I want a faster lens and am kinda poor so I see this lens and read about it and probally gonna get it. Does anyone have any comments on it or something better in the same price range?????? |
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12/04/2007 12:40:52 PM · #2 |
Get. The only thing in the same price range is the 18-55 kit lens, the 50 is much better. |
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12/04/2007 01:03:44 PM · #3 |
Nothing better in the price range ... not even close. Plastic, but built well enough. Get a $15 reversing ring and you'll have a great substitute for a macro lens as well (allows you to put it on the camera backwards). |
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12/04/2007 01:05:22 PM · #4 |
GOOD!!! Fabulous lens! Let me know if you want me to show you some of the images I have taken with it!! Amazing lens. The clarity and crispness - Amazing.
b |
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12/04/2007 01:10:00 PM · #5 |
It is hard to beat the 50mm 1.8.
Sharp, cheap, light, and fast.
My only complaint would be the field of view. On a digital body, it behaves like a 75mm; Personally, I find this to be a bit long for a simple walk around lens. |
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12/04/2007 01:32:34 PM · #6 |
As others have said great lens for the $$, but just don't drop it. |
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12/04/2007 01:44:15 PM · #7 |
Another vote for- great lens. One that I always make sure is in my aresonal when going out. You will love it! |
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12/04/2007 01:53:01 PM · #8 |
is there much diffrence between the 50mm 1.8 and the 5omm 1.8d besides the cropping factor? |
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12/04/2007 01:56:15 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by electrolost: is there much diffrence between the 50mm 1.8 and the 5omm 1.8d besides the cropping factor? |
There is no difference in cropping.
All 50mm lenses have the same "cropping factor".
In other words, lenses don't have a cropping factor - it's the sensor that determines it.
There is little difference between the "D" and non-"D" versions.
The "D" sends some distance info to the body for TTL calcultaions only (what i've been told at least).
Go to Nikon's site and see what they say. |
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12/04/2007 02:05:15 PM · #10 |
If price were not a factor, should he also consider the 50mm 1.4? |
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12/04/2007 02:06:43 PM · #11 |
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12/04/2007 02:28:51 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by Louis: If price were not a factor, should he also consider the 50mm 1.4? |
I've read that the 1.8 is sharper and has less distortion than the 1.4
But you lose the build quality and 3/4 of a stop.
Message edited by author 2007-12-04 14:32:22. |
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12/04/2007 02:47:42 PM · #13 |
I just bought this lens in NZ but haven't used it yet. Original price was higher but exchange rates and no GST/PST lowered it by about a third, then he knocked another $20 off because he only had the (locked) display case model left. Seems pristine and has box and paperwork, so yeah, I'll take a deal :)
I wasn't sure if I should but, after reading here, I think I'll be happy. |
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12/04/2007 02:58:50 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by BeeCee: I just bought this lens in NZ but haven't used it yet. Original price was higher but exchange rates and no GST/PST lowered it by about a third, then he knocked another $20 off because he only had the (locked) display case model left. Seems pristine and has box and paperwork, so yeah, I'll take a deal :)
I wasn't sure if I should but, after reading here, I think I'll be happy. |
You'll only be happy if you like manual focus.
Your D40 lacks the ability to auto-focus non-AFS lenses. |
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12/04/2007 03:10:45 PM · #15 |
It's still a great lens.
I actually had a really old manual F1.8 50mm Nikon, I've taken all my best photos with it. Got it for around $25 on ebay. It was definitely worth it for me. So even if your copy is stuck as a manual focus one on the D40, having that sharpness and being able to stop down to 1.8 makes for a fun lens and a lot to learn from.
Then if you upgrade your body you'll get a magic lens autofocus upgrade as well with it. |
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12/04/2007 03:22:53 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by Siggav: It's still a great lens.
I actually had a really old manual F1.8 50mm Nikon, I've taken all my best photos with it. Got it for around $25 on ebay. It was definitely worth it for me. So even if your copy is stuck as a manual focus one on the D40, having that sharpness and being able to stop down to 1.8 makes for a fun lens and a lot to learn from.
Then if you upgrade your body you'll get a magic lens autofocus upgrade as well with it. |
Good luck getting accurate focus wide open with that dim low mag viewfinder (albeit better than my D70's).
And like you said, you can find better MF 50s for a fifth the price.
At least she didn't get the 85 1.4 before finding this out! |
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12/04/2007 03:26:46 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by Creature: Nothing better in the price range ... not even close. Plastic, but built well enough. Get a $15 reversing ring and you'll have a great substitute for a macro lens as well (allows you to put it on the camera backwards). |
I was just thinking that this question ("Is the 50mm 1.8 lens a good lens?") had been asked too many times, and then I learn something new! |
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12/04/2007 03:56:41 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by Creature: Nothing better in the price range ... not even close. Plastic, but built well enough. Get a $15 reversing ring and you'll have a great substitute for a macro lens as well (allows you to put it on the camera backwards). |
I mostly use my 50mm lens for macro work (examples in my portfolio). |
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12/04/2007 04:07:53 PM · #19 |
Originally posted by Raziel: I mostly use my 50mm lens for macro work (examples in my portfolio). | Wow, those are terrific. You used the reversing ring as described by Creature? |
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12/04/2007 04:18:00 PM · #20 |
Originally posted by citymars: Originally posted by Raziel: I mostly use my 50mm lens for macro work (examples in my portfolio). | Wow, those are terrific. You used the reversing ring as described by Creature? |
Thanks. Yes, I picked a cheap reversing ring up from eBay. |
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12/04/2007 04:23:28 PM · #21 |
The only problem with a 50mm f/1.8 is that it's the gateway drug to more expensive lenses. You get this one, and suddenly your cheap zooms look like crap...
At least that's what happened to me.
;-) |
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12/04/2007 04:29:28 PM · #22 |
Originally posted by annpatt: The only problem with a 50mm f/1.8 is that it's the gateway drug to more expensive lenses. You get this one, and suddenly your cheap zooms look like crap...
At least that's what happened to me.
;-) |
ditto. i cant stop looking at fast lenses now!
its the only lens i have for my D50 (i bought body only) right now and i love it to bits. worth every penny! slightly long for a walkabout lens as mentioned but you have the 18-55 so thats not a problem. for the price you wont be disappointed!
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12/04/2007 05:57:30 PM · #23 |
Originally posted by rswank: Originally posted by BeeCee: I just bought this lens in NZ but haven't used it yet. Original price was higher but exchange rates and no GST/PST lowered it by about a third, then he knocked another $20 off because he only had the (locked) display case model left. Seems pristine and has box and paperwork, so yeah, I'll take a deal :)
I wasn't sure if I should but, after reading here, I think I'll be happy. |
You'll only be happy if you like manual focus.
Your D40 lacks the ability to auto-focus non-AFS lenses. |
I knew about that before I bought, but it's not like I've never used manual focus. Would be nicer with, of course, but hey, for the price I'll manage :) |
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12/04/2007 06:45:21 PM · #24 |
Originally posted by annpatt: The only problem with a 50mm f/1.8 is that it's the gateway drug to more expensive lenses. You get this one, and suddenly your cheap zooms look like crap...
At least that's what happened to me.
;-) |
I second this! |
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12/04/2007 09:44:42 PM · #25 |
thanks everyone for all the opinions Ya tipped me over the edge now I got to order one.... |
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