50mm 1.8D: I have a Nikon 28-105 3.5~4.5D lens. The lens is fine in bright daylight. I have trouble using the lens on an overcast day and keeping the images from being dark, even fully...

authorizeduser Loc: Monroe, Michigan

I have a Nikon 28-105 3.5~4.5D lens. The lens is fine in bright daylight. I have trouble using the lens on an overcast day and keeping the images from being dark, even fully open @ 3.5. Would the 50mm 1.8D fixed prime be a good choice? I have been offered to trade the lens for a 50mm 1.8.D.

Thanks for any comments ...........

Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga

authorizeduser wrote:

I have a Nikon 28-105 3.5~4.5D lens. The lens is fine in bright daylight. I have trouble using the lens on an overcast day and keeping the images from being dark, even fully open @ 3.5. Would the 50mm 1.8D fixed prime be a good choice? I have been offered to trade the lens for a 50mm 1.8.D.

Thanks for any comments ...........

Got any images taken with it that we might be able to see the EXIF info to better determine what's up with the lens/camera ?...The 50 F1.8 is a great lens, faster, but not as versatile as the 28-105....I have both of those lenses

James Eslinger Loc: Kentucky

I like the 50mm 1.8, but I would still keep the 28-105 myself. As for your problem on overcast days with your existing lens, you should be able to get good results, even at a 4.5 stop. Check your ISO (if you haven't already), maybe set your exposure up a third or so. What camera body are you using?

authorizeduser Loc: Monroe, Michigan

I am using the Nikon D200

ole sarg Loc: south florida

I find the 50 1.8 along with feet to be a very versatile lens. Nevertheless, I would not get rid of the 28-105 for a 1.8 50mm but keep both.

If you like to do natural light indoor shots the 50 will serve you well.

As suggested up your ISO and your images will probably work out.

oldtool2 Loc: South Jersey

authorizeduser wrote:

I have a Nikon 28-105 3.5~4.5D lens. The lens is fine in bright daylight. I have trouble using the lens on an overcast day and keeping the images from being dark, even fully open @ 3.5. Would the 50mm 1.8D fixed prime be a good choice? I have been offered to trade the lens for a 50mm 1.8.D.

Thanks for any comments ...........

There is nothing wrong with the lens you are using. I would not make the trade you are asking about. Don't get me wrong, the 50mm f1.8 is a good lens but not as versatile as the 28-105mm lens.

It sounds to me that you need to learn your camera a little better. There are a few different ways that you could brighten your photos with out going to a f1.8 lens. Check your settings such as your OSO and look at the exposure compensation.

Jim D

authorizeduser Loc: Monroe, Michigan

Thanks for the comments. I am going to keep the 28-105 lens and experiment a little more.

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

authorizeduser wrote:

I have a Nikon 28-105 3.5~4.5D lens. The lens is fine in bright daylight. I have trouble using the lens on an overcast day and keeping the images from being dark, even fully open @ 3.5. Would the 50mm 1.8D fixed prime be a good choice? I have been offered to trade the lens for a 50mm 1.8.D.

Thanks for any comments ...........

On any give exposure, the three elements that make it up are:

ISO (how sensitive the sensor is to light)

Shutter speed (how long the "eye lid" of the camera stays open)

Aperture (how big the eye opens up)

So you can see that aperture is only part of the equation...you should be able to shoot up to f/22 if you want on a cloudy day...you just have to adjust the other two elements of exposure correctly.

As was said...you need to learn your camera better if that's a mystery to you.

Wabbit Loc: Arizona Desert

Hey Doc ..... you can buy a new Nikon 50mm f1.8 D lens for $115

oldtool2 Loc: South Jersey

rpavich wrote:

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markg

Is there anyone in NYC who teaches lightroom at nominal fees or for free? Please let me know
Thanks

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

markg wrote:

Is there anyone in NYC who teaches lightroom at nominal fees or for free? Please let me know
Thanks

Lightroom is VERY simple...ESPECIALLY if you are from the darkroom days as the controls are designed to mimic things done in a darkroom...

There are also a LOT of great video tutorials on Youtube and at Kelbytraining.com

CurreyPhoto Loc: Reddick, Florida

ole sarg wrote:

I find the 50 1.8 along with feet to be a very versatile lens. Nevertheless, I would not get rid of the 28-105 for a 1.8 50mm but keep both.

If you like to do natural light indoor shots the 50 will serve you well.

As suggested up your ISO and your images will probably work out.

I used the D200 for a while. It is a very good camera, but upping the ISO can be a problem when it is set higher than about 800.