VR question
May 22, 2018 18:43:33 #
What are the advantages of using a prime lens, 35mm f/1.8 DX lens, over a 18 - 55 kit VR lens that stops down to f/5 at 35mm. Doesn't the VR on the zoom lens compensate so you could use a slower shutter speed? DOF will not be the same but other than that, what is better in low light?
May 22, 2018 18:53:10 #
It's really going to depend on the VR. Not all VR are created equal. My 2008 70-200 did fairly well with the VR, but the more recent version that I bought in 2016 runs rings around it.
May 22, 2018 19:01:55 #
I had the 18-55 and have the 35 F1.8. VR or not, the 35 is much sharper and better contrast.
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May 22, 2018 19:22:43 #
nimblenuts wrote:
What are the advantages of using a prime lens, 35mm f/1.8 DX lens, over a 18 - 55 kit VR lens that stops down to f/5 at 35mm. Doesn't the VR on the zoom lens compensate so you could use a slower shutter speed? DOF will not be the same but other than that, what is better in low light?
May 22, 2018 20:02:41 #
nimblenuts wrote:
What are the advantages of using a prime lens, 35mm f/1.8 DX lens, over a 18 - 55 kit VR lens that stops down to f/5 at 35mm. Doesn't the VR on the zoom lens compensate so you could use a slower shutter speed? DOF will not be the same but other than that, what is better in low light?
The main disadvantage of prime is that perspective and crop are chained together.
May 23, 2018 03:03:19 #
The main advantage of your 35 1.8 is the ability to shoot in lower light, without flash, with much better DoF control. So, you can shoot indoors, no flash at 1.8 and keep your iso reasonably low. Try that with the 18-55 and check out the noise you just encountered. ..Also,if your subject is moving, even with vr, if the ss is too low, you will have blur. This is one of the reasons a 70-200 2.8 costs more than a 70-200 f4 or 70-300 variable aperture. and, an 85 1.4 costs more than an 85 1.8, usually. i have a dx lens from nikon, 17-55 2.8 that sells for 1500. i can get an 18-55 dx for peanuts. i don't need vr on the 17-55 for what I shoot which are events where flash may be prohibited. I also shoot with the 50 1.8 which is a great little inexpensive lens.
May 23, 2018 08:42:47 #
If you need a large aperture nobody will deny the benefit of using the f1.8 lens. VR is useful but a slower lens without it can be compensated using a higher ISO and a high enough shutter speed.
I agree that not all VR are created equal.
I agree that not all VR are created equal.
May 23, 2018 08:58:17 #
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nimblenuts wrote:
What are the advantages of using a prime lens, 35mm f/1.8 DX lens, over a 18 - 55 kit VR lens that stops down to f/5 at 35mm. Doesn't the VR on the zoom lens compensate so you could use a slower shutter speed? DOF will not be the same but other than that, what is better in low light?
Primes are usually designed for higher image quality and larger apertures. If these are not needed in a given situation, I don't see a problem with a kit zoom, with or without VR.
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