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09/10/2004 02:28:34 PM · #1 |
Hello everybody,
i am thinking of getting a 50mm lens for my D70, just wondering if it is worth the extra money to get the 1.4D instead of the 1.8D, the reviews i have seen are not very conclusive, does anybody have one or the other and any advice?
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09/10/2004 03:47:13 PM · #2 |
If the difference is not obvious for you just get 1.8 - to save money. But my advise would be getting 35/2.0 which translates to 52mm with crop factor - the nicest lens I have seen so far. This guy's gallery is all done with 35/2.0 on D100:
//club.foto.ru/gallery/photos/author.php?author_id=18010
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09/10/2004 04:06:44 PM · #3 |
| I just bought the 1.8D. The main factor was the money. My other lens is the 28-200 f/5.6 or something really slow like that, so the 1.8 made a huge difference and I didn't feel the 1.4 would be worth the extra $$. It's a fun little lens! |
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09/10/2004 06:22:19 PM · #4 |
I love the 50mm 1.8. Price is extraordinary, sharp as a tack, and (I wouldn't think) much of a difference from the 1.4. It is built very solid.
Great portrait lens!, by the way
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09/10/2004 07:03:17 PM · #5 |
I got the 1.8 too....best bang for buck....I find it really sharp and the DOF is great. Focusing is very fast...Don't know about the 1.4 sorry.
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09/10/2004 07:06:41 PM · #6 |
I just got the 50mm 1.8. Awesome. :)
Clara
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09/10/2004 07:22:21 PM · #7 |
1.8 rocks . i bought 50mm 1.8 too, cheaper and better
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09/10/2004 07:59:14 PM · #8 |
Isn't this f***in weird. I just got back from buying a 50mm 1.8 for my d70. Infact I was just about to announce my excellent buy!
creepy.
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09/10/2004 08:07:04 PM · #9 |
| While you guys are at it, how much is that lens? |
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09/10/2004 11:00:39 PM · #10 |
bought the 50mm 1.4D (arrived in the mail today) so far it's gorgeous.
payed 238 after shipping. 1.8 would've been about 75
Message edited by author 2004-09-10 23:01:33.
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09/11/2004 06:18:42 AM · #11 |
| Cheers, think i'll go for the 1.8 since everyone is happy with... |
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09/11/2004 09:52:21 AM · #12 |
//blemt.smugmug.com/gallery/168974/1/8374328/Large
Handheld at 1/60th from my apartment window. :)
So how many of us ended up with this lens yesterday?
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09/11/2004 10:21:04 AM · #13 |
I avoided the 50mm focal length due to the construction quality of this series of lenses - mostly plastic. I have a zoom lens (AF-S 28-70mm f2.8D) that easily covers the 50 mm focal length. As well, I opted for two very fast fixed focal length lenses (28mm f1.4D and 85mm f1.4D IF) of superior construction that also offer the low light capability that I wanted.
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09/11/2004 10:27:28 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by Morgan:
I avoided the 50mm focal length due to the construction quality of this series of lenses - mostly plastic. I have a zoom lens (AF-S 28-70mm f2.8D) that easily covers the 50 mm focal length. As well, I opted for two very fast fixed focal length lenses (28mm f1.4D and 85mm f1.4D IF) of superior construction that also offer the low light capability that I wanted. |
But if you can't afford the more expensive (although higher quality) lenses, the 50mm f1.8 is a good lens to start with.
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09/11/2004 01:18:49 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by cbeller:
Originally posted by Morgan:
I avoided the 50mm focal length due to the construction quality of this series of lenses - mostly plastic. I have a zoom lens (AF-S 28-70mm f2.8D) that easily covers the 50 mm focal length. As well, I opted for two very fast fixed focal length lenses (28mm f1.4D and 85mm f1.4D IF) of superior construction that also offer the low light capability that I wanted. |
But if you can't afford the more expensive (although higher quality) lenses, the 50mm f1.8 is a good lens to start with. |
can't beat the price on the 50/1.8... for a super clear and sharp lense, for that price,... i just had to have one, and now that i do, i find that i use it much more than i thought i would. truly a great lense!
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09/11/2004 01:43:59 PM · #16 |
I was thinking of buying the Nikkor AF 1.8 50 mm lense.
But now I am leaning towards the VERY sharp 1:1 Sigma AF 2.8 50mm Macro EX
Lens Test Guide |
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09/11/2004 05:11:20 PM · #17 |
I have both. The f/1.8 and the f/1.4
Have had the 1.8 the longest and have zero complaints. Picked up the 1.4 off ebay as part of a Nikon 6006 package including a vast aray of filters.
Honestly, there is no reason that I needed the 1.4, however with the upgrades in other Nikkors, it seemed like a good idea, and the price was right. So far there is no shot that the 1.4 has allowed me to get that the 1.8 could not have also acheived.
The D series 50mm f/1.8 is rated at nearly a [5] (highest rating) by various serious shooters. There is the "plasticky" feel of the lower end Nikkors that are a mentionable with most reviewers. Morgan is a solid voice in Nikon equipment. I personally value his point of view and have sought out his opinion several times.
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09/16/2004 04:31:10 AM · #18 |
thank you all for the feedback, i have just bought myself a 1.8 (was going to get 1.4 but was out of stock, the shop made up my mind for me! and saved me some pennies!! :-) )
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