Prime lens choice for Nikon 610 please
Dec 21, 2016 10:42:23 #
dcampbell52 wrote:
It depends. Do you REALY have to purchase NEW? Bu... (show quote)
Just to be clear, I am not the one seeking lens advice at this time. I was simply trying to point out that the OP,as well as many others,would not gain any real advantage in spending extra money for a 1.4 over a 1.8. The OP was talking about G lenses and most likely is not a pro,nor am I. Personally,the 1.8's are fine for my limited use of them. I have the 35,50 and 85 1.8's and for my use they are fine. Normally I use my 24-70 or 70-200 2.8's and on rare occasion a 105 2.8. Again, I am not disparaging the 1.4's and many could not tell the difference.
Dec 21, 2016 10:43:39 #
Mac wrote:
He says he likes to shoot landscape and street at night, so that extra may be of help to him in that type of photography.
I agree with what you say about "the average Guy", I have the f/1.4 and for me the f/1.8 would be fine, but in his shooting preference the f/1.4 may be better for him.
I agree with what you say about "the average Guy", I have the f/1.4 and for me the f/1.8 would be fine, but in his shooting preference the f/1.4 may be better for him.
Dec 21, 2016 11:37:46 #
I like my 1.4 D but it lacks contrast and sharpness, like most, wide open. So I generally shoot it at f2 and beyond. The 1.8 cleans up a stop slower or so. The 1.4 is also a little better for low light focusing since it is wide open just before the shutter hits.
Dec 21, 2016 19:30:27 #
DaveO wrote:
Just to be clear, I am not the one seeking lens ad... (show quote)
Sorry, I understand but was mainly giving my logic for the better designed lens. I have a couple of "kit" lenses and I have had to purchase better lenses to work around their "guess and almost there focusing". The 70-300 is not only inaccurate focusing but has a horrid 4.5-5.6 aperture. So, you either go to a high ISO or slow shutter speed (or both) to get any low to average light shots. If your shooting at or near 300mm you better be on a tripod shooting a stationary object or be in partly to bright sun. I tend to rely on my "much" more expensive 80-400mm lens 4.5-5.6 with VR but is a much heavier and larger diameter lens and gives me better shots across the spectrum. If I need a good low light lens, I put the 50mm on my D7100 (which gives the angle of view of (roughly) 75mm lens on an FX but a 1.4 f/stop. I can shoot in at ISO 100 or 200 and decent hand held speeds or bump my ISO up to 500 if the action or light requires it. The other thing I get with an f/1.4 is a tighter depth of field (slightly). Mainly it is choice.
Dec 21, 2016 21:14:45 #
Dec 21, 2016 22:00:05 #
DaveO wrote:
Why would the average guy waste his money on a 1.4 in lieu of a 1.8? Most could not tell the difference and fewer would be shooting wide open all the time even if there were a big difference. Two thirds of a stop??
I never shoot wide open so there isn't a difference between the f/1.4 vs f/1.8 except for a bit brighter viewfinder but I don't notice it. However, I don't want the f/1.8 lens. I rather have the f/1.4 or f/2.0 lens as I hate the in between stop.
Dec 22, 2016 05:59:25 #
Ikonomos wrote:
Hi, br I can't make up my mind on what to buy. b... (show quote)
I'm wondering where you got that price for a used 35mm. Amazon will sell you a new one for under $200.
https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-AF-S-NIKKOR-Focus-Cameras/dp/B001S2PPT0
Of the lenses on your list, I would get the 50mm, under $200 here.
do you mean a Nikkor 20mm?
Dec 22, 2016 06:02:35 #
DaveO wrote:
Just to be clear, I am not the one seeking lens ad... (show quote)
Right. The f/1.4 is bigger, heavier, and more expensive for just one stop, yet the f/1.8 takes better pictures.
http://www.adorama.com/alc/0012817/article/gear/photo/50mm-lens-shoot-out-f18-or-f14
Dec 22, 2016 06:35:37 #
Ikonomos wrote:
Hi, br I can't make up my mind on what to buy. b... (show quote)
None of those, I would get this one, but I am not saying from this seller. I got mie from a US seller, mint, for $600.00
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carl-Zeiss-Distagon-T-28mm-F-2-ZF-2-Lens-for-Nikon-Mount-9255C1-/132021245156?hash=item1ebd1454e4:g:qTIAAOSwB09YQRjs
Read about it here. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/662715-REG/Zeiss_1771_844_28mm_f_2_0_Distagon_T.html?_escaped_fragment_=
Dec 22, 2016 07:05:07 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I never shoot wide open so there isn't a difference between the f/1.4 vs f/1.8 except for a bit brighter viewfinder but I don't notice it. However, I don't want the f/1.8 lens. I rather have the f/1.4 or f/2.0 lens as I hate the in between stop.
Now that's a good reason! Comfort levels are indeed important!
Dec 22, 2016 07:17:01 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Ikonomos wrote:
Hi, br I can't make up my mind on what to buy. b... (show quote)
If you are asking for my advice I would go with the 24 AND the 50.
Dec 22, 2016 08:05:47 #
I'd go with the 23 mm AF Nikkor...plenty of frame information..all croppable as needed. I f I could find a 24 mm f/2.8 AF Nikkor in decent ondition @ a good price for my 7100 i'd grab it up in a NY minute...and use it as my normal lens. I used a 35mm f/2 AI'd Nikkor on my F3 when I shot film.
Dec 22, 2016 08:11:36 #
SharpShooter wrote:
I would get the 50mm but the 1.4, not the 1.8.
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For my money, and camera, only the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D but... get one of Japan manufacture. A few years ago they shifted to China.
Dec 22, 2016 08:15:26 #
Ikonomos wrote:
Hi, br I can't make up my mind on what to buy. b... (show quote)
Street photography: Nikon 35mm 1.4
Dec 22, 2016 08:22:58 #
35mm is the classic Street photographers lens. The whole f1.4 or f1.8 is a throwback tp the low iso Kodachrome era, not necessary in this digital ers
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