Nifty 50?
Nov 9, 2020 18:17:16 #
stevetassi wrote:
I shoot with a Nikon d750 and I already own a sigma 14-24 f2.8, Nikon 24-120 f4 vr, and Tamron 70-200 f2.8 g2 lenses. I used to just shoot portraits, but now I’m finding myself shooting a little of everything. Should I invest in a 50mm lens or am I wasting money by purchasing one?
Of course, you already have a 50 with your 24-120. If you want a single-focal length lens, you need to ask yourself just what a "normal" lens would be for the way you view things. For many people, 50mm is normal. For me, 35mm seems normal. It's really a matter of personal preference. I'd suggest you keep using the 24-120, and then, after compiling many photographs, take a look at the metadata to see what your tendencies are with respect to focal length. Then, you can buy a single focal-length lens that suits the way you see things.
Nov 9, 2020 19:02:32 #
Well, the Nikon 24-70 2.8 is $750 used [bargain condition] to $1500 brand new... and you'd have to have a really big pair of pants to slip it into a pocket.
You can hardly find a $1,500 50mm lens... and it fits into just about any pocket...
So...
We're comparing apples 'n grapefruit here ~
You can hardly find a $1,500 50mm lens... and it fits into just about any pocket...
So...
We're comparing apples 'n grapefruit here ~
Nov 9, 2020 19:48:09 #
I have a D750 and have critically analyzed results from a very old manual 50mm 1.4 & a pancake 1.8, a AF 1.8 ‘D’ (new and old versions) a AF-S as well as a 24-50mm 3.3-4.5. The only obvious difference is the bokeh rendering. All are capable of tack sharp images. Git one!
Nov 9, 2020 20:19:48 #
PoppieJ
Loc: North Georgia
i love my 50 1.4 and use it quite regularly. If it is a gas attack then the 50 is an inexpensive lens
Nov 9, 2020 20:32:50 #
Nov 9, 2020 20:44:52 #
You have Zoom lenses and when you use the first time Nifty 50 You may will be surprised.....least I forgotten how much more I moved around with the 50.....zooms makes me lazy......lol....
Nov 9, 2020 22:04:59 #
stevetassi this thread currently has 65 Posts and 4265 Views yet only two posts have bothered to add imagery to document their inferences... Come on folks, are there any "real" photographers left here or has Elvis left the building? Please validate your claims otherwise it is only hearsay...
Ok stevetassi you ask if the 50mm is worth it... For about the same price as a Nikon NC 77mm filter for your Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens you could easily find an Ai 50mm f/1.4 in mint condition and for half that an Ai 50mm f/1.8...
Yes they are MF albeit many of today's top commercial photographers cut their teeth on MF glass... I used MF glass to pay the bills for over a decade... With focus peaking in mirrorless MF is becoming far more attractive.
Speaking of "Attractive" below are two alluring ladies hustling MF Ai Nikkors...
One is actually a commercial shooter in NYC!
But wait... I've also posted two more images I just captured this past week with my Ai 50mm f/1.4, weathered barn wood which I found on a stroll down a country lane and a studio capture demo of a tight headshot at minimum focus distance... Check out the eyelashes!
Keep in mind that this lens was originally released in 1977, that's over 40 years ago and it still works flawlessly... It's all metal construction is stellar... it's focus throw is over 230 degrees which makes for excellent granularity and control... and the mechanical quality feels like that of a precision watch...
Best yet the Ai 50mm f/1.8 can be found at less that half the cost of a Nikon 77mm NC filter...
Go for it and enjoy the thrill and precision of yesteryear... lol
Once again hope this helps...
All the best on your epic journey stevetassi
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Ok stevetassi you ask if the 50mm is worth it... For about the same price as a Nikon NC 77mm filter for your Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens you could easily find an Ai 50mm f/1.4 in mint condition and for half that an Ai 50mm f/1.8...
Yes they are MF albeit many of today's top commercial photographers cut their teeth on MF glass... I used MF glass to pay the bills for over a decade... With focus peaking in mirrorless MF is becoming far more attractive.
Speaking of "Attractive" below are two alluring ladies hustling MF Ai Nikkors...
One is actually a commercial shooter in NYC!
But wait... I've also posted two more images I just captured this past week with my Ai 50mm f/1.4, weathered barn wood which I found on a stroll down a country lane and a studio capture demo of a tight headshot at minimum focus distance... Check out the eyelashes!
Keep in mind that this lens was originally released in 1977, that's over 40 years ago and it still works flawlessly... It's all metal construction is stellar... it's focus throw is over 230 degrees which makes for excellent granularity and control... and the mechanical quality feels like that of a precision watch...
Best yet the Ai 50mm f/1.8 can be found at less that half the cost of a Nikon 77mm NC filter...
Go for it and enjoy the thrill and precision of yesteryear... lol
Once again hope this helps...
All the best on your epic journey stevetassi
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Ai 50mm f/1.8 Nikkor
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Ai 50mm f/1.4 Nikkor on a Nikon D7200
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Nov 10, 2020 08:02:19 #
The act of taking pictures and viewing them later brings me great joy. I have several primes and zooms. My 50mm 1.8 cost less than $200 and it generated joy for me far in excess of it’s cost. Buy one, see if it brinks you joy and if not sell it, you won’t lose much money.
Nov 10, 2020 11:10:31 #
Nov 11, 2020 18:58:56 #
stevetassi wrote:
I shoot with a Nikon d750 and I already own a sigma 14-24 f2.8, Nikon 24-120 f4 vr, and Tamron 70-200 f2.8 g2 lenses. I used to just shoot portraits, but now I’m finding myself shooting a little of everything. Should I invest in a 50mm lens or am I wasting money by purchasing one?
If you require absolute top image quality or bokeh at a wide aperture (f1.4-to f4) - then, yes get one - otherwise NO.
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Nov 12, 2020 01:35:13 #
The Nikon 1.4 is affordable. Even more so on EBay, and there is a ton of them out there. I have one, carry it with me; use it little. Only to play with at night.
Nov 12, 2020 12:46:21 #
ballsafire
Loc: Lafayette, Louisiana
anotherview wrote:
Essentially, zoom lenses have become equivalent to prime lenses, so I read. Your Nikon 24-120mm lens will do the job.
But this opinion may help clarify the use of prime lenses (AKA fixed focal length lenses): https://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/fixed-lenses-take-better-pictures.htm
But this opinion may help clarify the use of prime lenses (AKA fixed focal length lenses): https://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/fixed-lenses-take-better-pictures.htm
Thanks for sharing the kenrockwell.com article -- just what I needed.
Nov 12, 2020 13:58:46 #
I just saw a new 50mm 1.8D on eBay for $39 [free shipping]. You can't beat that for a 'try out' ~
Nov 12, 2020 14:07:40 #
baron_silverton
Loc: Los Angeles, CA
Thomas902 wrote:
stevetassi a 50mm prime on a full frame i.e. D750 ... (show quote)
Nice shot. I have often thought about getting that lens (135, F/2 D) but now that I shoot Z cameras I would not be able to AF with it, so I haven't. I love the way it looks though. I think your comment about those that fail to show their work is valid. I don't know how to post here, or I would if a question merited that sort of response. Anyway, I really just wanted to say that I like your shot.
-B
Nov 13, 2020 14:51:35 #
SteveR wrote:
I remember 50 years ago when the 50mm lens was the normal lens for photography.
My old pal, pro Charlie Harbutt always used a normal Leica. He would climb anything to get the shot he wanted!
Harry
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