VRII vs a faster lense
Nov 18, 2012 16:37:50 #
I have a D7000 with a 18-55 VR II kit lens and a 50mm 1.8. I find that the kit lens with VR enables me to shoot in low light conditions as well if not better than the 50mm. Would appreciate any comments.
Roger
Roger
Nov 18, 2012 17:21:00 #
The 18-55mm zoom f/3.5 kit lens is optically quite sharp, as is the nifty fifty. At a high ISO, allowing a short shutter duration, the 50-mm at f/1.8 (wide open), lets in 3x (150%) more light than the zoom at f/3.5 (wide open). At lower ISO, requiring a longer shutter duration, the VR of the zoom lens can stabilize slight camera movement, which may still be evident with the 50-mm lens.
Nov 18, 2012 17:45:41 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
The 18-55mm zoom f/3.5 kit lens is optically quite sharp, as is the nifty fifty. At a high ISO, allowing a short shutter duration, the 50-mm at f/1.8 (wide open), lets in 3x (150%) more light than the zoom at f/3.5 (wide open). At lower ISO, requiring a longer shutter duration, the VR of the zoom lens can stabilize slight camera movement, which may still be evident with the 50-mm lens.
Am I correct in reasoning that the kit lens may be stabilized and under exposed and the 50mm may show some movement but correct exposure?
Nov 18, 2012 17:53:23 #
VA7RS wrote:
With a non-VR lens, heartbeat/breathing/hand tremor can be evident as camera movement during hand-held photography at shutter duration of 1/30-sec or longer. A VR lens can compensate, negating minor camera movement at same shutter duration.Am I correct in reasoning that the kit lens may be stabilized and under exposed and the 50mm may show some movement but correct exposure?
VR has nothing to do with exposure.
Nov 18, 2012 22:52:28 #
Keep in mind that VR lens will only compensate for camera movement, not subject movement.
For a lot of what I shoot, I usually go with the faster lens vs one with VR. In low light, the faster lens wil almost always focus better.
For a lot of what I shoot, I usually go with the faster lens vs one with VR. In low light, the faster lens wil almost always focus better.
Nov 19, 2012 07:09:29 #
VA7RS wrote:
quote=Nikonian72 The 18-55mm zoom f/3.5 kit lens ... (show quote)
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Nov 19, 2012 10:46:04 #
Fast aperture is not just for low light, it also dictates depth of field. Get the fastest lens you can afford. Don't ignore the VR, but when you have the option... Fast glass.
Nov 19, 2012 10:48:34 #
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Lou Ellen
Lou Ellen
VA7RS wrote:
I have a D7000 with a 18-55 VR II kit lens and a 50mm 1.8. I find that the kit lens with VR enables me to shoot in low light conditions as well if not better than the 50mm. Would appreciate any comments.
Roger
Roger
Nov 19, 2012 11:00:02 #
Jaime wrote:
Fast aperture is not just for low light, it also dictates depth of field. Get the fastest lens you can afford. Don't ignore the VR, but when you have the option... Fast glass.
yes, if you want soft out of focus backrounds you will want the 50mm - irregardless of shutter speed/VR - and the focusing will be better/faster.
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