50mm lens
Nov 25, 2012 10:46:48 #
Hi lol :-) I suspect I am going to get roasted here, but I have to say it so here goes..IMHO..if you have to ask this question in the first place, I would think your present lens is adequate for you needs. my daughter in law bought a high spec DSLR last year despite my advice that a good point and shoot compact would better suit her needs, her DSLR is still in the box, and her IXUS is in her handbag. I apologise if I sound condescening but I am basing my view purely on the question asked..all the best
Nov 25, 2012 10:48:59 #
Robbie7 wrote:
Hi lol :-) I suspect I am going to get roasted her... (show quote)
Where would you like the spit placed?
The only way to learn and improve is to try stuff. It is a perfectly legit question and your post did nothing to answer it.
Nov 25, 2012 10:53:56 #
Robbie,
I must agree with you. I know more than one that have semi pro cameras and will never take them off of the green setting.
I must agree with you. I know more than one that have semi pro cameras and will never take them off of the green setting.
Nov 25, 2012 10:55:54 #
Showing my age...the 50 mm USED to be the standard lens when you bought a camera.Then you added the other lenses.
This was the film days. Kind of wish they would do that again.
I was given a 50mm playing with it it may become the standard lens and the 18-55 and 75-300 for "special" needs.
Get the lens play with it enjoy !
This was the film days. Kind of wish they would do that again.
I was given a 50mm playing with it it may become the standard lens and the 18-55 and 75-300 for "special" needs.
Get the lens play with it enjoy !
Nov 25, 2012 12:02:36 #
elandel
Loc: Milan, Italy
Nikon has a very good 35 f/1.8 prime and also 50 f/1.8 prime. Why to buy it?
IQ, fun, willing to change and try something else without selling a kidney or two, improving your composition because primes make you think before shooting, or simply because it's a cheap and excellent way to feed GAS.
It's only up to you; but you cannot make a mistake buying one or either.
IQ, fun, willing to change and try something else without selling a kidney or two, improving your composition because primes make you think before shooting, or simply because it's a cheap and excellent way to feed GAS.
It's only up to you; but you cannot make a mistake buying one or either.
Nov 25, 2012 12:26:49 #
Bram boy
Loc: Vancouver Island B.C. Canada
sirlensalot wrote:
It's always nice to have a prime lens in the bag w... (show quote)
The 50mm is better for portrait's on a dxcamera. Its closer to a 85 mm on a full frame, a lot of people call it a portrait len's , the 35mm is a normal lens on the the dx camera . Some one has all ready mentioned it's what your eye see's, there for its called normal. I have both and find i use the 50mm more .
Just more head shots. Both of them are the cheapest and two of the best lenses that nikon make . They also make a $1800 verson .
dx camera, its what your eye sees , some ones already mentioned that
Nov 25, 2012 12:29:08 #
what is the Nikon d300?
Bram boy wrote:
quote=sirlensalot It's always nice to have a prim... (show quote)
Nov 25, 2012 12:33:11 #
Nov 25, 2012 12:39:27 #
I wouldn't suggest a 50mm prime lens at this time but another zoom or two to cover the focal lengths you don't already have. The normal progression in photography is to purchase zooms that have great coverage and when you find out the type of photography you really like then focus on a prime that will net the best results. Lets say you discover you like portraits. You may want a 50mm or an 85mm prime. If you discover that you are into wildlife you may want a super telephoto prime like a 500mm, or you may opt for a high power zoom like a 200-400 or a 100-400. You may discover that you like interior design images and a good wide angle zoom may be the ticket. Find out what floats your boat and then focus on a special lens of choice.
Nov 25, 2012 12:43:58 #
Nov 25, 2012 12:44:50 #
Several reasons..
My 50mm is 1.2 which is ,much faster than my 3.5 zoom. That not only lets me shoot in poor light but also gives me more flexibility on aperture and shutter speed. Indeed, my 50mm saved the day while I was shooting a theatrical event where I could not use flash and where the light was very low.
Also the 50mm lens is smaller, lighter and more rugged.
Perhaps the best reason is that shooting with a prime lens changes the way you think. Instead of zooming in or out, you change your position and that often opens up new possibilities.
Canon have a really good 50mm lens for about a hundred bucks.
My 50mm is 1.2 which is ,much faster than my 3.5 zoom. That not only lets me shoot in poor light but also gives me more flexibility on aperture and shutter speed. Indeed, my 50mm saved the day while I was shooting a theatrical event where I could not use flash and where the light was very low.
Also the 50mm lens is smaller, lighter and more rugged.
Perhaps the best reason is that shooting with a prime lens changes the way you think. Instead of zooming in or out, you change your position and that often opens up new possibilities.
Canon have a really good 50mm lens for about a hundred bucks.
Nov 25, 2012 13:59:57 #
lol whittingham wrote:
me,the novice, here again.
silly question suppose, but dont know the answer,.
if i have a 18-55 lens, then why should i want a 50mm
i hear people say oh ,get yourself a 50mm,then i hear "oh 50mm portraigt great.
is a 50 not contained in my 18-55 then ??
would love an explanation, thanks
silly question suppose, but dont know the answer,.
if i have a 18-55 lens, then why should i want a 50mm
i hear people say oh ,get yourself a 50mm,then i hear "oh 50mm portraigt great.
is a 50 not contained in my 18-55 then ??
would love an explanation, thanks
The lens you have is most likely an f5.6 at 50mm, compared to an f1.8 on the nifty fifty lens. There is a huge difference when it comes to low lighting between the two lenses.
Jim D
Nov 25, 2012 14:10:10 #
hangman45 wrote:
Because the 50mm is a prime lens and is much better than the 18-55mm zoom. Most of the time a prime lens will be sharper and have a faster aperture than a zoom.
A prime lens is not always sharper than a zoom lens; it depends on the quality of the zoom and prime lenses being compared.
Nov 25, 2012 14:14:58 #
lol whittingham wrote:
me,the novice, here again.
silly question suppose, but dont know the answer,.
if i have a 18-55 lens, then why should i want a 50mm
i hear people say oh ,get yourself a 50mm,then i hear "oh 50mm portraigt great.
is a 50 not contained in my 18-55 then ??
would love an explanation, thanks
silly question suppose, but dont know the answer,.
if i have a 18-55 lens, then why should i want a 50mm
i hear people say oh ,get yourself a 50mm,then i hear "oh 50mm portraigt great.
is a 50 not contained in my 18-55 then ??
would love an explanation, thanks
If you are a novice there is probably don't need the 50mm. You are better off with something around 100mm for portraits. I like to use a 105mm micro lens for portraits so it serves double duty.
Nov 25, 2012 15:12:07 #
I have the 50mm 1.8, the cheap version, about $100.00. I am amazed at the sharpness of that lens. While I like the range of my other lens, a 18-135mm, this lens is much sharper, less distortion, lighter and gives a nice background blur. You may or may need it, but I am very happy with it and use it more than 18-135 since I bought it. It does take some getting used to.
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