Has anyone experience with this lens? It has received may glowing reports from reviewers but I tend to believe users first and people who have a financial interest last. :-D
phlash46
Loc: Westchester County, New York
It's a very good lens. Unless you need the 2/3 of a stop it's lighter and smaller than the f/1.4 and just as sharp. It's a real bargain.
sonic
Loc: chesterfield UK
Great lens for price , I would recommend everyone to get one
I carry one in my pocket when out birding when the mid-Sig I use is more than necessary. It is a nice lens, especially for the money. I think you should get one just to have. You never know when you will want a fairly low light decent lens to work in close quarters.
I have the 1.8D at half the price. Check the reviews- no need to spend more unless your camera doesn't have a focus motor. ;)
I have this lens and I love it. I use it at high school basketball and volleyball games and it is a winner. I also use it in the house when the grandchildren come over and I have never been disappointed. It is very sharp.
authorizeduser wrote:
Has anyone experience with this lens? It has received may glowing reports from reviewers but I tend to believe users first and people who have a financial interest last. :-D
authorizeduser wrote:
Has anyone experience with this lens? It has received may glowing reports from reviewers but I tend to believe users first and people who have a financial interest last. :-D
I have both the 50mm f/1.4G and the 50mm f/1,8G, they are both excellent lenses. A lot depends on how you plan to use it. If you are planning to shoot in extremely low light, the 50mm f/1.4G could be worth the extra expense to you. Otherwise you will find the 50mm f/1.8G produces great results for about half the price. It is actually a little lighter than the f/1.4 and I think it focuses a hair faster.
The best lens I have on my D5300 when I want to travel light with only one lens, sharp, great in darkness and prompt for any occasion. Sharper than the 1.4, and very little difference in subdue light. Enjoy it.
dandi
Loc: near Seattle, WA
I have it and use it all the time on DX Nikon camera. Compact, very sharp, fast and not expensive, I wish all lenses were like that.
Edia
Loc: Central New Jersey
This lens is really good for port rates and yields excellent bokeh at lower f stops.
bjprovo wrote:
I have this lens and I love it. I use it at high school basketball and volleyball games and it is a winner. I also use it in the house when the grandchildren come over and I have never been disappointed. It is very sharp.
I use it in gyms for basketball, too, and am very pleased with it. Also have the 35mm and 85mm 1.8's as well. All great!
authorizeduser wrote:
Has anyone experience with this lens? It has received may glowing reports from reviewers but I tend to believe users first and people who have a financial interest last. :-D
Yes, this is a fine lens. The price is good, the focal length is good, and it has a good, large aperture. I wouldn't be without it.
It will suck in the light!! F2.8's can't hold a candle to a 1.8 for lowlight shooting.
Again, if you have a camera with a focusing motor in it, go with the 50D. Remember, too, that the lens will give you the field of view of a 75mm lens. It will be a little too long to shoot family dinners, but that length will be good for overall shooting.
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