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joao salvador
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If you want a similar FOV to what you get with a 50mm in film cameras, try the AF-D 35mm f/2. It is a superb lens, better IMO than any of the 2 50mm available in Nikons' line.
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João Salvador
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João Salvador
Mike Rementer
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The 50mm 1.8D is a great lens for about $100 -- it's price/performance is hard to beat. The 50mm 1.4D is also a great lens but at $300 is a bit more expensive. Be aware, both of these lenses are built in China. The 35mm mentioned in another post is a great lens too...Mike
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Rob Clements
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I recieved my 50mm f/1.8D in the mail just the other day from B&H. I have found that just from a few simple test shots and playing around the lens is quite sharp and like mentioned before, is hard to beat for $100 US. I could not see spending the extra money for the 1.4, and I have read on this forum and lens review web sites that the 1.8 is actually a bit sharper than the 1.4. I recommend this lens, the contrast and sharpness are great, the build quality is about what you expect when you pay $100, but it does not feel like a piece of junk. I'm happy with mine and am anticipating some better weather to use it some more in the coming days. Hope this helps some.
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Nikon D1H
80-200mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S Zoom-Nikkor
80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF Zoom-Nikkor
105mm f/2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor
28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D AF Zoom-Nikkor
50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor
SB-80DX AF Speedlight
Gitzo Tripod & Head
Epson 2200
PaintShop 6
Capture 3.5
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Ron Reznick
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If you can work with a manual-focus lens, the best lens for both wide-aperture and middle-to-small aperture work at all distances, with the best defocused character, flare control, and sharpness is the 45mm f/2.8P. If you can't, then decide what is the most important usage for the lens -- if you are at all into close work I'd highly recommend the 60mm Micro. If you want a lens that does a fairly good job at wide apertures, but is optimized for medium-aperture work at distance, then there is little better than the inexpensive 50mm f/1.8D.
I'd really suggest considering the 45mm f/2.8P though -- it's beautifully built, and yields exceptional results between f/2.8 and f/11 at all distances from about 3 feet to infinity, it weighs nothing and focuses quickly due to the short throw.
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I'd really suggest considering the 45mm f/2.8P though -- it's beautifully built, and yields exceptional results between f/2.8 and f/11 at all distances from about 3 feet to infinity, it weighs nothing and focuses quickly due to the short throw.
Ron
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Terry Cioni
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Hi
I was patient and shopped around the local used camera stores until the right price and condition showed up. I laid my hands an a used 50mm F1.4 (Made In Japan) and I have not looked back. I recently bought a used 28mm and it to is a good solid preformer. Both are simply excellent preformers. I have come to the conclusion that the Nikon prime lenses yield superior results with my D100. I stress my because this may not be the case for everyone.
Cheers. Terry.
thank's again, and i will try 50mm 1,8
but $$$ is not so good because i'm from oporto, portugal
David (r00t)
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I recently spoke with a photog who uses the D100 for pro work. He told me that on a digital camera, the 1.8 and 1.4 are identical and that the 1.4 is not worth the extra $$$. On film cameras, he said that there is a difference.
Hmm, I just picked up my 50 1.8. I am very happy with it. I didn't get a chance to try the 1.4 so I have nothing to compare.
Any thoughts on this?
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Hmm, I just picked up my 50 1.8. I am very happy with it. I didn't get a chance to try the 1.4 so I have nothing to compare.
Any thoughts on this?
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Rich Schultz
Well-known member
I have both lenses and I use D100 and I can't really see the difference in the two the only thing I do notice is the 1.4 seems to be a better built lens then my 1.8 and the 1.4 is a bit better in lower lighting conditions. I have some pic's I could email of the 1.8. Just let me know I will send them to ya. Email is [email protected] , Let me know. I say save your money and get 1.8 . Good Luck
Rich
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Mike Rementer
Forum Enthusiast
...and it is truly hard to tell the difference. I see no difference in sharpness, and I think the 1.8 is has a bit better build quality (my 1.4 has a small chatter when maually focusing). Both the 1.4 and 1.8 have 7 bladed aperatures, and similar bokeh. The 1.4 has a focus distance window and DOF indicators, and the 1.8 has the same information printed in the rotating focus wheel. Looks wise, the 1.8 wins -- it's matte grey enamel lettering is more attractive than the glossy white of the 1.4. The 1.4 is definitetly the heftier lens -- I'd guess almost 1.5x the weight of the 1.8.
All in all, unless you have a specific requrement for the faster lens, buy the 1.8.
Hope this helps...Mike
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All in all, unless you have a specific requrement for the faster lens, buy the 1.8.
Hope this helps...Mike
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bossnas
Leading Member
i'm just curious.
i recently bought an AF 50mm/1.8 to replace my manual version and a 60mm micro. will i see such a huge difference between the 50 and 45 if i get the 45mm as well? anyone got any examples of the 45mm and 50mm compared against each other?
cheers
i recently bought an AF 50mm/1.8 to replace my manual version and a 60mm micro. will i see such a huge difference between the 50 and 45 if i get the 45mm as well? anyone got any examples of the 45mm and 50mm compared against each other?
cheers
Brent E
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