Nikon 50mm 1.8g or 1.4g
Dec 7, 2015 17:55:06 #
Driving myself nuts on what to buy!!!! Any input put would be appreciated. Thanks
Dec 7, 2015 18:08:44 #
Unless you do a lot of low-light stuff, or tend to use large apertures very often, the 1.8G should be sufficient. More affordable, too. Typically, what range of aperture settings do you use for your photography?
Dec 7, 2015 18:09:59 #
3.5
rook2c4 wrote:
Unless you do a lot of low-light stuff, or tend to use large apertures very often, the 1.8G should be sufficient. More affordable, too. Typically, what range of aperture settings do you use for your photography?
Dec 7, 2015 18:15:43 #
avemal wrote:
Driving myself nuts on what to buy!!!! Any input put would be appreciated. Thanks
If I was only shooting digital, I'd opt for the 1.8. Since I also shoot 35mm film, I chose the 1.4 because one can't change ISO setting with film as easily as with digital.
If you find yourself in a bit too dark a setting you can always up the ISO a notch or two.
--Bob
Dec 7, 2015 18:33:30 #
avemal wrote:
3.5
End of story. F/1.8 for half the price. :-D
I went with the 1.8 because I rarely shoot wide open.
Dec 7, 2015 19:12:51 #
Thanks for your input. Allan
rmalarz wrote:
If I was only shooting digital, I'd opt for the 1.8. Since I also shoot 35mm film, I chose the 1.4 because one can't change ISO setting with film as easily as with digital.
If you find yourself in a bit too dark a setting you can always up the ISO a notch or two.
--Bob
If you find yourself in a bit too dark a setting you can always up the ISO a notch or two.
--Bob
Dec 7, 2015 19:53:31 #
OddJobber wrote:
End of story. F/1.8 for half the price. :-D
I went with the 1.8 because I rarely shoot wide open.
I went with the 1.8 because I rarely shoot wide open.
Same here: I'm waiting on a 50/1.8 . The extra stop is 3x the $s. In some cases I'm might do that-- but not this time
Dec 7, 2015 20:04:01 #
If you do decide on the f/1.4, buy the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art lens instead. Superior in all respects. $949.
Dec 7, 2015 20:51:34 #
It is hard to spend 400.00 on the Nikon. Thanks, Allanm
CaptainC wrote:
If you do decide on the f/1.4, buy the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art lens instead. Superior in all respects. $949.
Dec 7, 2015 22:30:03 #
I always bought the f/1.4 or f/2 and not the f/1.2 or f/1.8 because I dislike the in between stop of f/1.8 and f/1.2. Yeah I am nuts.
But besides that if you want thin DOF then the f/1.4 gives you less DOF. For low light f/1.8 and f/1.4 are not that much of a difference.
But besides that if you want thin DOF then the f/1.4 gives you less DOF. For low light f/1.8 and f/1.4 are not that much of a difference.
Dec 8, 2015 05:35:59 #
avemal wrote:
Driving myself nuts on what to buy!!!! Any input put would be appreciated. Thanks
I own both lenses, the f/1.8G is a simpler design, lighter, focuses a little faster (IMO), and is better at wide (f/1.8-f/2.8) apertures. The f/1.4G is a better overall performer (especially above f/4) on a full frame body. On an APS-C sensor body the f/1.8G is an easy choice, on a full frame it depends on how and what you plan to shoot.
Dec 8, 2015 05:42:24 #
avemal wrote:
Driving myself nuts on what to buy!!!! Any input put would be appreciated. Thanks
Hi,
I have used both (courtesy of a friend ) , I have the 1.4 , friend has the 1.8.
The 1.4 is slightly softer up to about f4 , nice for portraits of oldies like me . However this can be achieved in PP.
The 1.8 is sharp all the way , tack sharp, so seems to be the best overall option unless you are desperate for a bit more light.
1.8 seems be the best choice overall and as a bonus its cheaper !
Dec 8, 2015 06:09:58 #
Thanks to all for your comments. Still thinking but maybe leaning towards the 1.4 . Why, :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :) . Will never regret.
Dec 8, 2015 07:01:20 #
Although its new and Ihavent done a lot with it yet, I have a 1.8g and so far no complaints. I figured if it really gets dark I can move up the ISO a bit.
avemal wrote:
Driving myself nuts on what to buy!!!! Any input put would be appreciated. Thanks
Dec 8, 2015 07:10:23 #
avemal wrote:
Driving myself nuts on what to buy!!!! Any input put would be appreciated. Thanks
Buy the 58mm 1.4.
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