Nifty 50mm lens
Sep 10, 2021 10:14:11 #
My new Canon 50 mm 1.8 STM lens makes a slight whirring sound when it focuses. Is that normal? The 24-105 mm lens does not make that sound.
I bought the 50 mm lens to shoot in lower light conditions. Did a test shot with it at 2.2 mm. I shot the same picture with the 24-105 mm lens at 4 mm. The iso on the 50 mm lens 2.2 mm shot is lower but the pictures look comparable. It was a bit disappointing. Is this what you would expect?
I bought the 50 mm lens to shoot in lower light conditions. Did a test shot with it at 2.2 mm. I shot the same picture with the 24-105 mm lens at 4 mm. The iso on the 50 mm lens 2.2 mm shot is lower but the pictures look comparable. It was a bit disappointing. Is this what you would expect?
Sep 10, 2021 10:17:35 #
Check the depth of field between the two images.
Best to use f/2.2 or ƒ2.2 instead of 2.2mm. ƒ-stop is not measured in mm.
Best to use f/2.2 or ƒ2.2 instead of 2.2mm. ƒ-stop is not measured in mm.
Sep 10, 2021 10:18:57 #
Sep 10, 2021 10:53:06 #
The noise is normal.
My 50stm makes sharp enuf pix. How it compares to my 24-105/4.0 will never be known. I never compare different lenses against each other. The only thing I ever compare a lens against is expectations.
My 50stm met expectations. Maybe mine is typical or maybe I got a pearl ... it’s a cheap lens so sample quality might be a wild card.
My 50stm makes sharp enuf pix. How it compares to my 24-105/4.0 will never be known. I never compare different lenses against each other. The only thing I ever compare a lens against is expectations.
My 50stm met expectations. Maybe mine is typical or maybe I got a pearl ... it’s a cheap lens so sample quality might be a wild card.
Sep 10, 2021 10:57:14 #
User ID wrote:
The noise is normal.
My 50stm makes sharp enuf pix. How it compares to my 24-105/4.0 will never be known. I never compare different lenses against each other. The only thing I ever compare a lens against is expectations.
My 50stm met expectations. Maybe mine is typical or maybe I got a pearl ... it’s a cheap lens so sample quality might be a wild card.
My 50stm makes sharp enuf pix. How it compares to my 24-105/4.0 will never be known. I never compare different lenses against each other. The only thing I ever compare a lens against is expectations.
My 50stm met expectations. Maybe mine is typical or maybe I got a pearl ... it’s a cheap lens so sample quality might be a wild card.
Ditto.
Sep 10, 2021 14:38:32 #
therwol
Loc: USA
User ID wrote:
The noise is normal.
My 50stm makes sharp enuf pix. How it compares to my 24-105/4.0 will never be known. I never compare different lenses against each other. The only thing I ever compare a lens against is expectations.
My 50stm met expectations. Maybe mine is typical or maybe I got a pearl ... it’s a cheap lens so sample quality might be a wild card.
My 50stm makes sharp enuf pix. How it compares to my 24-105/4.0 will never be known. I never compare different lenses against each other. The only thing I ever compare a lens against is expectations.
My 50stm met expectations. Maybe mine is typical or maybe I got a pearl ... it’s a cheap lens so sample quality might be a wild card.
50mm prime lenses are among the easiest to design and tend to be super sharp and have low distortion compared with most zooms. They are generally reasonably priced unless you want something exotic like Zeiss. The trade off is working with a fixed focal length.
Sep 10, 2021 15:34:40 #
Sep 11, 2021 08:00:05 #
It depends on the noise - hopefully you bought the lens at a reliable store such as B&H - I would call the store and ask for a replacement due to the noise.
Sep 11, 2021 08:19:21 #
Pretty much all modern 50's are very sharp. It's one of the easiest lenses to design optically.
I suspect your zoom is also very sharp...so your eye isn't going to see a lot of difference even at 100% in editing.
But you may see some differences on the edges and corners...look there.
So, in the end...for not much coin...you gained a very sharp lens and the low light capability you sought.
I suspect your zoom is also very sharp...so your eye isn't going to see a lot of difference even at 100% in editing.
But you may see some differences on the edges and corners...look there.
So, in the end...for not much coin...you gained a very sharp lens and the low light capability you sought.
Sep 11, 2021 08:46:28 #
Chicago312
Loc: Western suburb, Chicago
Dynamics5 wrote:
My new Canon 50 mm 1.8 STM lens makes a slight whirring sound when it focuses. Is that normal? The 24-105 mm lens does not make that sound.
I bought the 50 mm lens to shoot in lower light conditions. Did a test shot with it at 2.2 mm. I shot the same picture with the 24-105 mm lens at 4 mm. The iso on the 50 mm lens 2.2 mm shot is lower but the pictures look comparable. It was a bit disappointing. Is this what you would expect?
I bought the 50 mm lens to shoot in lower light conditions. Did a test shot with it at 2.2 mm. I shot the same picture with the 24-105 mm lens at 4 mm. The iso on the 50 mm lens 2.2 mm shot is lower but the pictures look comparable. It was a bit disappointing. Is this what you would expect?
I’m a little confused as to what was disappointing between the 2 images you shot or what you are expecting to see. Perhaps posting the photos and specify what you were hoping to see. If you have 2 photos taken at 50mm, one at f2.2 and one at f4, all else equal (except adjusting ISO), I wouldn’t expect much difference other than depth of field and bokeh.
Perhaps you could shoot the 50mm at f4 to compare with your 24-105 (at 50 mm f4).
Sep 11, 2021 09:28:47 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Dynamics5 wrote:
My new Canon 50 mm 1.8 STM lens makes a slight whirring sound when it focuses. Is that normal? The 24-105 mm lens does not make that sound.
I bought the 50 mm lens to shoot in lower light conditions. Did a test shot with it at 2.2 mm. I shot the same picture with the 24-105 mm lens at 4 mm. The iso on the 50 mm lens 2.2 mm shot is lower but the pictures look comparable. It was a bit disappointing. Is this what you would expect?
I bought the 50 mm lens to shoot in lower light conditions. Did a test shot with it at 2.2 mm. I shot the same picture with the 24-105 mm lens at 4 mm. The iso on the 50 mm lens 2.2 mm shot is lower but the pictures look comparable. It was a bit disappointing. Is this what you would expect?
There is nothing wrong with your lens, it is different than the 24-105 in construction and manufacture. However, if you are in doubt return your Nifty for another one.
Sep 11, 2021 12:00:29 #
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Sep 11, 2021 18:28:23 #
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Sep 11, 2021 18:29:17 #
vssmith42 wrote:
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