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Equipment AF Nikkor 50/1.8

Discussion in 'Photography, Art & Design' started by eeevan, 25 Sep 2008.

  1. eeevan

    eeevan Dremel Master

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    Hands down, the best $150 I've ever spent in my life.

    I think I'm in love.
     
    eeevan, 25 Sep 2008
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  2. fathazza

    fathazza Freed on Probation

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    aye, its a great lens for the cash :)
     
    fathazza, 25 Sep 2008
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  3. eddie_dane

    eddie_dane Used to mod pc's now I mod houses

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    agreed, I use mine all the time. Makes me want a wider one now. Been eyeing the 35 f2 now. Damned lens addiction.
     
    eddie_dane, 25 Sep 2008
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  4. fathazza

    fathazza Freed on Probation

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    50mm may be a bit too long, but it does make for a great portrait lense...

    ive also been looking for something wider, 30mm sigma f1.4 being the one that has caught my eye, but the bank manager wont like it right now :(
     
    fathazza, 25 Sep 2008
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  5. Vers

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    I find 50mm on both crop and FF bodies an excellent FL, both for portraits and landscapes. I've got the 35/1.4 on my list of what to pick up next---mmmmm.
     
    Vers, 25 Sep 2008
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  6. fathazza

    fathazza Freed on Probation

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    http://www.hazza.co.uk/abe.JPG

    is my favourite picture that i have taken with my 1.8 50mm so far... Silly cat wouldnt stay still tho so its not quite right :(
     
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    fathazza, 25 Sep 2008
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  7. Herbicide

    Herbicide Lurktacular

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    It's great for macros with a tube in the middle:

    [​IMG]
    CFB & Flickr page
     
    Herbicide, 25 Sep 2008
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  8. Vers

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    Very strange bokeh...
     
    Vers, 25 Sep 2008
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  9. akpoly

    akpoly What's a Dremel?

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    Yeah... 50mm is too long for my shooting preference on cropped sensors. I just don't have enough room in close quarters. Wish Nikon reissued the 28mm 1.4 and make it cheaper at the same time...
     
    akpoly, 26 Sep 2008
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  10. akpoly

    akpoly What's a Dremel?

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    hmmm, whered you buy it from? $150 is a bit pricy for that lens... Bel-Air camera in LA sells it for $110
     
    akpoly, 26 Sep 2008
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  11. GregTheRotter

    GregTheRotter Minimodder

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    That's why I went for the 35mm F2D instead :naughty:. It works out to 52mm. The 35mm F2D has also got some crazy minimum focus distance :baby: But yeah, for a first prime lens, the 50mm 1,8 is a steal :)
     
    GregTheRotter, 3 Oct 2008
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  12. hughwi

    hughwi Minimodder

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    I would have to agree and say that it is the best £50 ive ever spent too :D brilliant for capturing that portrait
     
    hughwi, 3 Oct 2008
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  13. kenco_uk

    kenco_uk I unsuccessfully then tried again

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    £50? Where from, if you don't mind me asking? Cheapest I can find is £79 atm!
     
    kenco_uk, 3 Oct 2008
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  14. GregTheRotter

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    prbs got it second hand or ebay.
     
    GregTheRotter, 3 Oct 2008
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  15. akpoly

    akpoly What's a Dremel?

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    Its prob just better to buy it new for a few bucks more.
     
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  16. Shadowed_fury

    Shadowed_fury Minimodder

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    ebay can often give some good prices new imo. my canon 70-200 F4 L - £340. New. ;)
     
    Shadowed_fury, 3 Oct 2008
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