Nikon lens advice, please.
Oct 30, 2014 18:24:05 #
Since the crackheads down the street broke into my place and ran off with a bunch of my photo gear, I want to buy a 50mm FX prime lens for my D800. I've read a bunch, but cannot decide which would be better, the f1.4 G or the f1.8D, or?? I shoot mainly portraits and cityscapes so I want good sharpness and bokeh. None of the 50's are excessively expensive; I just want to get the best glass. Advice from the pros? Thanks.
Oct 30, 2014 18:36:15 #
Oct 30, 2014 18:41:10 #
Oct 30, 2014 18:49:02 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
dat2ra wrote:
Since the crackheads down the street broke into my place and ran off with a bunch of my photo gear, I want to buy a 50mm FX prime lens for my D800. I've read a bunch, but cannot decide which would be better, the f1.4 G or the f1.8D, or?? I shoot mainly portraits and cityscapes so I want good sharpness and bokeh. None of the 50's are excessively expensive; I just want to get the best glass. Advice from the pros? Thanks.
One which is a little more expensive is the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG Art ($950), but I think it is better than the AF-S 50mm f/1.4G or AF 50mm f/1.8D (I have both f/1.4 lenses, and I used to have the f/1.8D). The Sigma is the only one I'm excited about.
Oct 31, 2014 08:11:28 #
"Best" is a subjective term. What I may consider "best", someone else may not. If price isn't a factor, why not rent both & decide for yourself which better suits your needs..... One may test out better on bench tests, but real world shooting is a different animal
dat2ra wrote:
Since the crackheads down the street broke into my place and ran off with a bunch of my photo gear, I want to buy a 50mm FX prime lens for my D800. I've read a bunch, but cannot decide which would be better, the f1.4 G or the f1.8D, or?? I shoot mainly portraits and cityscapes so I want good sharpness and bokeh. None of the 50's are excessively expensive; I just want to get the best glass. Advice from the pros? Thanks.
Oct 31, 2014 08:23:29 #
dat2ra wrote:
Since the crackheads down the street broke into my place and ran off with a bunch of my photo gear, I want to buy a 50mm FX prime lens for my D800. I've read a bunch, but cannot decide which would be better, the f1.4 G or the f1.8D, or?? I shoot mainly portraits and cityscapes so I want good sharpness and bokeh. None of the 50's are excessively expensive; I just want to get the best glass. Advice from the pros? Thanks.
9mm semi auto w/laser sight!!
:D :D
Oct 31, 2014 08:24:56 #
dat2ra wrote:
Since the crackheads down the street broke into my place and ran off with a bunch of my photo gear, I want to buy a 50mm FX prime lens for my D800. I've read a bunch, but cannot decide which would be better, the f1.4 G or the f1.8D, or?? I shoot mainly portraits and cityscapes so I want good sharpness and bokeh. None of the 50's are excessively expensive; I just want to get the best glass. Advice from the pros? Thanks.
PS.... I live in your area!! I know it is getting bad!!!!
Oct 31, 2014 09:46:13 #
This - http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/01/the-great-50mm-shootout - is the article you will want to read !
Oct 31, 2014 11:47:11 #
wj cody
Loc: springfield illinois
it you've a lot to spend, then the zeiss otus is the best 50mm out there.
getting back to practical matters, the nikkor (nikon) 50mm f1:1.8 is an excellent lens and will never disappoint.
getting back to practical matters, the nikkor (nikon) 50mm f1:1.8 is an excellent lens and will never disappoint.
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