“Go to” or standard lens
Jul 10, 2019 21:52:52 #
targa75 wrote:
Having heard arguments for both 50mm
and 35mm for use as standard lens, was
wondering which of the two you
folks would recommend?
50mm or 35mm
and 35mm for use as standard lens, was
wondering which of the two you
folks would recommend?
50mm or 35mm
I own the 50mm 1.8. Great lens but I prefer my Tamron 17-50 f2.8 on my D90. Great in low light, sharp and I have variety from 17-50 with constant aperture. Not limited to shooting just at 50 mm. I also shoot the Tamron 28-75 f2.8 with my D3400. Great in low light, sharp and constant aperture. This one is also compatible on FX.
Jul 11, 2019 00:25:36 #
Notorious T.O.D. wrote:
F/1.2, 1.4, 1.8....is also a factor even if we assume FF and 50... itsnever simple...😳
.... well maybe the F stop would be a factor if the OP had asked - they dId not.
~Really, answering the question "50mm or 35mm" can be quite simple if people would not drone on with a disortation about everything but to answer the "50mm or 35mm" question.
...jus' sayin'.
Jul 11, 2019 01:36:39 #
arathorn357
Loc: Sydney, Australia
camerapapi wrote:
Full frame camera the 50mm lens.
Cropped sensor the 35mm lens.
Cropped sensor the 35mm lens.
Agree entirely - one other factor with a big aperture, but overall small prime (on a compact AP-C type body) is they together looks much less threatening to your subjects when doing street, informal portrait or group photography - relaxed subjects = improved images.
Jul 11, 2019 02:27:08 #
Jul 11, 2019 03:29:21 #
dennis2146 wrote:
With respect, a go-to lens can be any lens that a photographer has on his camera most of the time. The question was about a 35 or 50, not other lenses. The OP's go-to lens does not have to be the same as yours.
Dennis
Dennis
Look at the topic title...
Jul 11, 2019 07:13:23 #
But I believe the lens speed is a factor, certainty in performance and price. You can spend $50 to $1,500 on a 50mm.
yorkiebyte wrote:
.... well maybe the F stop would be a factor if the OP had asked - they dId not.
~Really, answering the question "50mm or 35mm" can be quite simple if people would not drone on with a disortation about everything but to answer the "50mm or 35mm" question.
...jus' sayin'.
~Really, answering the question "50mm or 35mm" can be quite simple if people would not drone on with a disortation about everything but to answer the "50mm or 35mm" question.
...jus' sayin'.
Jul 11, 2019 10:48:46 #
targa75 wrote:
Having heard arguments for both 50mm
and 35mm for use as standard lens, was
wondering which of the two you
folks would recommend?
50mm or 35mm
and 35mm for use as standard lens, was
wondering which of the two you
folks would recommend?
50mm or 35mm
Myself, I chose a used 50mm 1.8g lens as my first Lens purchase, after doing research on "Beginner" lens choices. My second used lens choice was a 35mm 1.8g Lens, again after my research. My third choice in Lens was my used 18-140mm 3.5-5.6 lens. These were all Nikon Lens to go with my Nikon D3300 excellent "DSLR "Beginner" Camera. In this buy process, I sold my used Nikon 18-55mm kit lens.
Jul 11, 2019 11:19:02 #
Kaib795
Loc: Maryland, USA
Well the easy way to find out what you like is to borrow someone's zoom lens that covers both focal lengths and take shots at only those focal lengths. You'll soon find which one is to your favor.
I like the 50mm as it does not distort. The 35mm is a wide angle lens but only modestly. The problem with wide angle lenses is you cannot get to close to people unless you keep their head in the center of the frame, otherwise it will distort faces. Now I do like the 35mm very much but often a 50mm works fine, is cheaper and lighter. Be careful with DX lenses though. I have a D7500 with a 35mm f1.8 lens but it's actually a 50mm FX view! Above all, if you have a buddy and can test his lenses, do so and spend a day testing. Then you can make a hands on decision. When I got into prime lenses, I took my pictures taken with my zoom and reviewed them to see what focal length most were shot at. Then I could see what was my favored focal length and purchased that lens as my first. Now I have many prime lenses though some are older D lenses that work fine on my cameras.
I like the 50mm as it does not distort. The 35mm is a wide angle lens but only modestly. The problem with wide angle lenses is you cannot get to close to people unless you keep their head in the center of the frame, otherwise it will distort faces. Now I do like the 35mm very much but often a 50mm works fine, is cheaper and lighter. Be careful with DX lenses though. I have a D7500 with a 35mm f1.8 lens but it's actually a 50mm FX view! Above all, if you have a buddy and can test his lenses, do so and spend a day testing. Then you can make a hands on decision. When I got into prime lenses, I took my pictures taken with my zoom and reviewed them to see what focal length most were shot at. Then I could see what was my favored focal length and purchased that lens as my first. Now I have many prime lenses though some are older D lenses that work fine on my cameras.
Jul 11, 2019 11:36:36 #
Harry0
Loc: Gardena, Cal
For me, it's easy. The 35 sometimes, the 50 mostly- for indoors.
When I go outside, the 85 - 90 range is good for me.
Outside portraits- 90 - 120 works.
> A focal length between 43mm and 45mm on a full frame camera gives a perspective close to what the human eye sees. <
Kinda sorta. There's a difference between you see and what you're looking at. Shoot with @ a 50, print to a 4x6 or 5x7, and hold the photo. It looks like what you were looking at plus a border frame; @ a 45 degree angle. Use the 35 you'll get all that and the whole room, and all the peripherals.
When I go outside, the 85 - 90 range is good for me.
Outside portraits- 90 - 120 works.
> A focal length between 43mm and 45mm on a full frame camera gives a perspective close to what the human eye sees. <
Kinda sorta. There's a difference between you see and what you're looking at. Shoot with @ a 50, print to a 4x6 or 5x7, and hold the photo. It looks like what you were looking at plus a border frame; @ a 45 degree angle. Use the 35 you'll get all that and the whole room, and all the peripherals.
Jul 11, 2019 12:15:22 #
carl hervol
Loc: jacksonville florida
I have one of each 50mm for portrait shots 35 mm for group shot you can pick these up for 75.00 each used Nikon f 1/8
Jul 12, 2019 10:43:17 #
Jul 12, 2019 10:58:24 #
Petapixel article re Camera VS the Human Eye.
( I'm having a 25-100 f/1.2 installed next week to replace one of my eyes.)
( I'm having a 25-100 f/1.2 installed next week to replace one of my eyes.)
Jul 13, 2019 07:31:11 #
Harry0
Loc: Gardena, Cal
kkayser wrote:
A 35 will include subjects that the 85 will not. Consider a 35-85 zoom.
I was about to say the same kinda thing.
Looking back at me Nikon film days, I had the 35-70 lens.
Not quite as sharp as the 50- but real close. WAAY more convenient.
Especially indoors, with a flash.
Jul 13, 2019 08:08:29 #
RonM12 wrote:
D850 with Nikon 35mm f/1.4 great combo for street photography.
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