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50mm 1.4 or 55.18
Oct 7, 2011 06:39:24 #
Oct 8, 2011 08:16:34 #
More info is needed. I'm guessing you are talking about 50mm f/1.4 vs. 55mm f/1.8. In general, yes, a f/1.4 lens could be more expensive than a f/1.8. But there are many other factors. Metal/plastic body, auto/manual focus, VR, etc.
Oct 8, 2011 08:28:04 #
beacher
Loc: Butler, PA
lindann wrote:
Would the difference between the two make up for the amount spent?
You don't specify the make. Canon nor Nikon have a 55mm anything, let alone f1.8 (assumed what ya meant). If yer talking 'bout 50mm f1.4 or 50mm f1.8 canons, then ck this site
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-50mm-f-1.4-USM-Lens-Review.aspx
It should settle the question for ya. Only you can say if the bennies tip the scale one way or the other. Spend a hunnered dolers for pretty good, and use the $250 for/towards something else, or...
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Oct 8, 2011 12:02:52 #
Oct 8, 2011 14:20:59 #
Oh yes they do! :-D I have an older Nikkor Micro 55mm 3.5 that I use with a D40 that I've enjoyed quite a bit. I think it would work with your D5100...they are out there.
Oct 8, 2011 14:24:21 #
beacher
Loc: Butler, PA
RParker wrote:
Oh yes they do! :-D I have an older Nikkor Micro 55mm 3.5 that I use with a D40 that I've enjoyed quite a bit. I think it would work with your D5100...they are out there.
Sorry. Stand corrected :oops:
Oct 8, 2011 14:28:37 #
lindann wrote:
Would the difference between the two make up for the amount spent?
The closer to allowing absolute light in, f-1.0, that a lens gets, the more perfect and expensive the optics get.
Since they spend so much on the optics (it takes a much purer glass to let in more light), they usually have a better and larger build.. So, an f1.8 is common and made cheaply. The f1.4 has a better build, but lets in much more light and the f1.2 is even bigger and lets in even more light... and costs more...
So, unless you absolutely need that build and low-light capability, then, no, it is not worth the cost. If you do need that build and light transmission capability, then, yes... it is worth the cost.. :thumbup:
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Oct 8, 2011 15:33:18 #
That's cool beacher! Canon makes some sweet micro/macro stuff! A lot of that gear is really tempting- the 5D MKII is particularly bothering me! Just wondering have you ever had/handled Nikons? The Canons seem quite different- I'm sure it's a matter of learning your way around on them though?
Oct 10, 2011 01:01:18 #
Oct 10, 2011 07:51:30 #
Hey Randyb1969!
I think LarryD was talking about the different grades of 50mm (1.8, 1.4, 1.2).
The original poster was asking about 50mm vs. 55mm.
I think LarryD was talking about the different grades of 50mm (1.8, 1.4, 1.2).
The original poster was asking about 50mm vs. 55mm.
Oct 10, 2011 18:20:02 #
Yeah, the original poster was who I was curious about. The subject and wording in the first post is vague enough to lead you in different directions.
Could be comparing the 50mm 1.4 to the 50mm 1.8
Could be comparing the 50mm 1.4 to a 55mm 1.8(never seen one)
could be comparing the 50mm 1.4 to the 18-55 zoom kit lens
I was just curious which one the poster was referring to.
Could be comparing the 50mm 1.4 to the 50mm 1.8
Could be comparing the 50mm 1.4 to a 55mm 1.8(never seen one)
could be comparing the 50mm 1.4 to the 18-55 zoom kit lens
I was just curious which one the poster was referring to.
Oct 10, 2011 19:03:45 #
Randyb1969 wrote:
Yeah, the original poster was who I was curious about. The subject and wording in the first post is vague enough to lead you in different directions.
Could be comparing the 50mm 1.4 to the 50mm 1.8
Could be comparing the 50mm 1.4 to a 55mm 1.8(never seen one)
could be comparing the 50mm 1.4 to the 18-55 zoom kit lens
I was just curious which one the poster was referring to.
Could be comparing the 50mm 1.4 to the 50mm 1.8
Could be comparing the 50mm 1.4 to a 55mm 1.8(never seen one)
could be comparing the 50mm 1.4 to the 18-55 zoom kit lens
I was just curious which one the poster was referring to.
I was really talking about 50mm 1.4 to 50mm 1.8. That is what the post was suppose to be about. :)
Oct 10, 2011 19:54:09 #
Ah OK. Well, on Nikon I don't know of a lot of differences. But on Canon I've read a few reviews and most say that once you're stopped down a little, you can't tell the difference. Only at wide open do you notice a difference. On the Canon there are other differences that make it a good deal, but again I don't know with Nikon.
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