down to the nitty gritty
Apr 10, 2012 16:49:07 #
evans2ann
Loc: Mississippi
buying a prime lens just for everyday and like close-ups of faces....35mm or 50mm? for nikon d7000
Apr 10, 2012 16:51:05 #
The 50mm will give you better portraits as it acts as a 75mm on your D7000 body. The 35mm you would have to get right in someones face to do that.
Apr 10, 2012 16:55:20 #
Apr 10, 2012 16:58:45 #
If you get the 100mm Tokina you can use it for macro and portraits. I photograph my kids and grand kids alot lately and I never get a great shot when in their face. With the 100mm I'm back far enough that I can sneak the shots in and they don't notice me either. The lens is Tack Sharp and no problems when cropping photo. Not to mention Great for Macro work also and easy on the wallet, I also have the D7000
Apr 10, 2012 17:29:09 #
evans2ann
Loc: Mississippi
Hmmm. How did I know I would get several answers! Well then is there a good reason to even get a prime for portraits when my 18-105 covers all these ranges? What is the advantage? I'm just confused.
Apr 10, 2012 17:34:30 #
Pepper
Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
If it were me I'd get the Nikkor 105mm Micro lens. This is a great potrait lens that allows you to be back bit so you're not right in their face. It also does exquisit macro photography.
Apr 11, 2012 06:44:28 #
MWAC wrote:
I like my 85mm over my 50mm on my cropped frame.
My daughter has the 85mm and loves it.
Apr 11, 2012 06:53:41 #
evans2ann
Loc: Mississippi
I just never seem to get tack sharp pictures. Are the primes sharper? My lens is the kit lens. It goes to 105 so would the 100 prime be better?
fstop22 wrote:
If you get the 100mm Tokina you can use it for macro and portraits. I photograph my kids and grand kids alot lately and I never get a great shot when in their face. With the 100mm I'm back far enough that I can sneak the shots in and they don't notice me either. The lens is Tack Sharp and no problems when cropping photo. Not to mention Great for Macro work also and easy on the wallet, I also have the D7000
Apr 11, 2012 08:07:38 #
gilril
Loc: Wilton, Maine
I find the Nikon 50mm f1.8 to be an excellent lens. It has outstanding quality (both build & images) and it is affordable. A real bargain in my opinion.
Apr 11, 2012 21:53:01 #
The Tokina 100mm prime is a better lens, but focus is about a lot of things, aperture, DOF, lighting, shutter speed,Knowing where to aim the lens, ect.. Most of focus really depends on the guy or girl holding the camera.
evans2ann wrote:
I just never seem to get tack sharp pictures. Are ... (show quote)
Apr 11, 2012 22:33:10 #
Ultimately, the 50 is sharper than ANY of the rest - if that is field relevant for you.
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