Can you see the differences in lenses
Oct 12, 2011 14:54:22 #
One of these photos was taken with a Nikon 24-70mm 2.8 lens, one with a 50mm 1.8 lens, and one with a 16 -85mm 3.5 lens There is a vast difference in cost and I am wondering if you can see it in the photos.
24-70 mm Lens
50 mm Lens
16-85 mm lens
Oct 12, 2011 15:01:17 #
Oct 12, 2011 15:14:00 #
I think I agree....I love that lens and always can count on it. My least favorite photo is the 16-88 mm 3.5..Many thanks.
Oct 12, 2011 15:32:28 #
I don't see much difference between the 24-70 and the 50..
With the 50 you're stuck with that length and lose any flexibility..
With the 50 you're stuck with that length and lose any flexibility..
Oct 12, 2011 15:40:03 #
I own the 50 and it is great and I also own the 16-85 which I do not think is great. the 24-70 would probably give me everything I want, but it is a big commitment. Thanks for your response
Oct 12, 2011 16:03:46 #
The Nifty50 is almost always going to be the best quality for the least amount of money. A very good buy. I will say that the comparison in cost is not on equal footing though, as the next most sharp is probably that 24-70, which has flexibility in range that the 50 doesn't have. I'd say it's probably expensive because besides sharpness, the auto focus is likely much faster than that on the other 2. For sports photography, that one and my 70-200 2.8 are my favorites.
If you're on a budget, I'd go with the Nifty50.
If you're on a budget, I'd go with the Nifty50.
Oct 12, 2011 16:12:56 #
Generally speaking, you'll probably see a little more sharpness and less flare with a prime lens over a zoom. The other issue is the f/stop that the lens is sharpest - usually a stop or two down from wide open.
Oct 12, 2011 18:42:05 #
The really important difference is the maximum aperture and if you want to be able to adjust the focal length. the 50mm 1.8 gets a lot wider, and I generally find that fixed focal length prime lenses experience less distortion and they help me by making me take more responsibility for composition.
Oct 12, 2011 19:03:38 #
Oct 12, 2011 20:44:30 #
jdtx
Loc: SA, Tx.
the first 2 are a lot ..well considerably sharper and more vivid in contrast and color
Oct 13, 2011 01:54:15 #
i'd go with the 24-70, personally. then again, with the compression of resizing for the forum, it's impossible to judge from these small photos...
Oct 13, 2011 05:18:28 #
Marjorieg wrote:
One of these photos was taken with a Nikon 24-70mm 2.8 lens, one with a 50mm 1.8 lens, and one with a 16 -85mm 3.5 lens There is a vast difference in cost and I am wondering if you can see it in the photos.
Canon person here, so I really don't know prices for any of these lenses. I would order them just the way you have presented them. 1, 2, & 3 as my order of preference.
In Canon terms we have L Lenses.. (Lots of $$ Lenses...) I have a 28-70mm (earlier version of today's now 24-70). I love it a lot, and it is my normal lens I almost always have mounted. It too, is 2.8.
Oct 13, 2011 05:37:48 #
LarryD wrote:
I don't see much difference between the 24-70 and the 50..
With the 50 you're stuck with that length and lose any flexibility..
With the 50 you're stuck with that length and lose any flexibility..
I agree, also the 24-70 is a closer view, if you cropped and enlarged the 50 it might be the same. I would always recommend a zoom, I remember my first zoom lens was like exploring a new world.
Oct 13, 2011 05:57:43 #
I cropped and enlarged the 50 to compare to the 24-70, by this method the 24-70 has sharper edges, compare the pixelation on the arch. However, I do not know if any resizing to web size may have affected the outcome. I suggest you do the same with the original digital negatives to get a true comparism.
Oct 13, 2011 06:04:30 #
I cropped and enlarged the 50 to compare to the 24-70, by this method the 24-70 has sharper edges, compare the pixelation on the arch. However, I do not know if any resizing to web size may have affected the outcome. I suggest you do the same with the original digital negatives to get a true comparison.
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