Prime lenses are a treat to use
Nov 19, 2020 15:54:03 #
RightOnPhotography
Loc: Quebec,QC
captivecookie wrote:
Changed to the z system, and now the nifty fifty costs over 500 bucks. Still planning on getting it, just have to save a bit.
You definitely have to make an effort and buy it. It's the very best 50mm on the market, bar none.
Nov 19, 2020 17:05:12 #
RightOnPhotography wrote:
You definitely have to make an effort and buy it. It's the very best 50mm on the market, bar none.
As a hobbyist who generates $00 I am not convinced. It may me the best 50mm but not worth $500 IMO.
Nov 20, 2020 09:16:51 #
$500 for a fifty, even a 1.2, is high in my book. I picked up a used 1.4, manual focus one for full frame for $60 with shipping. It works fine on my Kx and K70.
Nov 20, 2020 09:27:03 #
PhotogHobbyist wrote:
$500 for a fifty, even a 1.2, is high in my book. I picked up a used 1.4, manual focus one for full frame for $60 with shipping. It works fine on my Kx and K70.
It’s $500 for the f/1.8, actually $600 but it’s on sale for $500. The f/1.2 is $2100.
Nov 20, 2020 13:53:24 #
SuperflyTNT wrote:
It’s $500 for the f/1.8, actually $600 but it’s on sale for $500. The f/1.2 is $2100.
Way too high for me, for either one. I used manual focus for my film cameras, I can manual focus on a digital.
Nov 20, 2020 16:13:32 #
SuperflyTNT wrote:
It’s $500 for the f/1.8, actually $600 but it’s on sale for $500. The f/1.2 is $2100.
Either one is much less expensive than, say, a 50 f/2.8 Schneider PC-TS or a 55 f/1.4 Zeiss Otus!
Nov 20, 2020 17:17:51 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
PhotogHobbyist wrote:
Way too high for me, for either one. I used manual focus for my film cameras, I can manual focus on a digital.
Some folks, not all, bought the adapter when they bought the Z, sometimes this adapter was going for around $100.00. You can get this lens for $216.00, even on sale they go under $200.00. So you can get a 50, sharp, sharp lens for a little under $200.00. And it will be sharper and easier to use than a MANUAL focus one. Really, you mean your serious, you would put a manual focus lens on a Z? This means you have the adapter, so all you need is the under $200.00 lens.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/766516-USA/Nikon_2199_AF_S_Nikkor_50mm_f_1_8G.html
Nov 20, 2020 21:59:13 #
MountainDave wrote:
Like most people, I use zooms mostly and I have a ... (show quote)
I am sure that the Canon 135 is an excellent lens, but I don't think it is as good as the Sigma Art, 24 year old design and glass vs a 2 year old lens using modern elements. The Canon is less expensive and possibly because of that it may have the value edge but anyone considering the Canon should also take a good look at the Sigma.
Nov 20, 2020 22:35:47 #
Blurryeyed wrote:
I am sure that the Canon 135 is an excellent lens, but I don't think it is as good as the Sigma Art, 24 year old design and glass vs a 2 year old lens using modern elements. The Canon is less expensive and possibly because of that it may have the value edge but anyone considering the Canon should also take a good look at the Sigma.
As often happens with Sigma, the AF is not as good according to pro reviewers anyway. Not a big deal with landscapes but when dealing with very shallow depths of field, AF performance is critical IMO and a deal killer in this instance.
https://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=21284
Dustin Abbott also found the Sigma rendered cool, less realistic color compared to the other 135s. Fixable with processing but IMO, it's better to have it right to start with.
The Sigma is a good deal heavier as well.
Nov 21, 2020 00:37:04 #
MountainDave wrote:
As often happens with Sigma, the AF is not as good... (show quote)
Dustin Abbott also found that the focusing problem had been fixed with the 135 and the Art line moving forward.
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