D7100 50mm lens?
Nov 16, 2015 08:41:06 #
gary robertson wrote:
What is the best lens (50mm) for my D7100?
I currently have the Nikon 50mm f1.4D which I absolutely LOVE! It can be found used for $200 - $250. AND....it is not a DX lens so you can continue to use it after you switch to full frame!
Nov 16, 2015 10:13:35 #
DaveO wrote:
Oh, it was a very good plan, my wife thought I was brilliant by saving some money with that move. :roll: :roll:
Any thing we do to make our wives think we are brilliant just has to be a great plan.
Nov 16, 2015 10:16:09 #
DaveO wrote:
Each has it's place,but I believe the OP wants info regarding choice of a 50.
For my enthusiast use and eye, I chose the Nikon 1.8 and I am pleased with my results. To spring for a 1.4 to gain 2/3rds of a stop would be a waste for me.
For my enthusiast use and eye, I chose the Nikon 1.8 and I am pleased with my results. To spring for a 1.4 to gain 2/3rds of a stop would be a waste for me.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Nov 16, 2015 10:37:31 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
The 35mm 1.8 DX is a great lens-more versatile on a crop sensor camera than a 50mm.
Correct! That's because the 35mm on a DX is a 50 (52.5mm).
Nov 16, 2015 11:05:56 #
dynaquest1 wrote:
Correct! That's because the 35mm on a DX is a 50 (52.5mm).
.....FF equivalent focal length.
It's still a 35mm lens.
Nov 16, 2015 12:02:32 #
Most any will serve you well as long as you work within their limitations. I have Older AF F1.8 & F1.4 versions as well as manual focus F2, F1.8 & F1.4 versions (all will meter in manual or aperture priority with the D7100 but nailing focus manually isn't easy using modern DSLR's when wide open)
Nov 16, 2015 12:03:44 #
DaveO wrote:
Each has it's place,but I believe the OP wants info regarding choice of a 50.
For my enthusiast use and eye, I chose the Nikon 1.8 and I am pleased with my results. To spring for a 1.4 to gain 2/3rds of a stop would be a waste for me.
For my enthusiast use and eye, I chose the Nikon 1.8 and I am pleased with my results. To spring for a 1.4 to gain 2/3rds of a stop would be a waste for me.
I agree with Dave the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8 G is the best lens for the money.
Craig
Nov 16, 2015 12:05:07 #
The focal length doesn't change, only the field of view....
dynaquest1 wrote:
Correct! That's because the 35mm on a DX is a 50 (52.5mm).
Nov 16, 2015 12:06:03 #
DaveO wrote:
Each has it's place,but I believe the OP wants info regarding choice of a 50.
For my enthusiast use and eye, I chose the Nikon 1.8 and I am pleased with my results. To spring for a 1.4 to gain 2/3rds of a stop would be a waste for me.
For my enthusiast use and eye, I chose the Nikon 1.8 and I am pleased with my results. To spring for a 1.4 to gain 2/3rds of a stop would be a waste for me.
:thumbup: :thumbup:
I've had both 35mm and 50mm. Gave the 50 to my daughter for her D7000
Nov 16, 2015 12:35:48 #
gary robertson
Loc: Now living in Sandpont Idaho, from So. Cal
Thanks a bunch for all of the expert information.
Nov 16, 2015 12:38:39 #
Reinaldokool wrote:
:thumbup: :thumbup:
I've had both 35mm and 50mm. Gave the 50 to my daughter for her D7000
I've had both 35mm and 50mm. Gave the 50 to my daughter for her D7000
I have both, and no question the 35 is much more versatile. For portraits though,I prefer my 50 or 85,depending on what I'm looking for,my point being I find all of them useful. I may have wrongfully assumed the OP was looking for something in the portrait category.
If the OP has a "kit lens",he can experiment with both focal lengths and that should aid in finding just what he's looking for. :-)
Nov 16, 2015 12:50:26 #
gary robertson
Loc: Now living in Sandpont Idaho, from So. Cal
I am looking for a lens to do portraits. Thanks!
Nov 16, 2015 12:51:12 #
Nov 16, 2015 13:10:11 #
carl hervol
Loc: jacksonville florida
I like my nikon F 1/8 D its light and it works on my bellow's and still have full aperature control.
Nov 16, 2015 13:22:51 #
I have a D7100 & purchased a Nikkor Lens AF-S, 50mm, f/1.4G (That's what it says on the box it came in) Lens for around $200.00. It works beautifully. I am very pleased with it. I use it for portraits and some macro
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