[lan]

Yeah you have to consider the costs...

I use my camera more manually so it doesn't matter what it is but if I were to use full automatic, I believe the Nikon would do better. The auto ISO feature of Nikon is one which I really enjoy using.

I like my D300 for events. The primes are smaller, I can use the grip without batteries, all in all making it more lightweight and portable. I use it instead of a 1D.

 

[wanderman]

35mm f/2 does anyone have experience with this lens. I want to get a "normal" walk around lens. I was looking at sigma 1.4 but it is a bit to big and pricey.

 

[laxx]

I've borrowed my friend's 35 f2 plenty of times. I like the lens, tiny and super light. Pretty sharp at f2, but slow to focus. Fine for almost everything except when I was taking pics of a sparring match between friends. That was the only time AF speed was not good enough.

I like this pic because it looks like it's out of a movie set.

 

[wanderman]

mirror lens. I got this thing for 20bucks to play with. It is 500mm f8. So I am limited to tripod/daytime use. I grabbed a couple shots with it but it is such a pita to use. the contrast is real bad oh well. I need to borrow a tripod and see what this can really do.

 

[raptor84]

oo mirror lens

WHere else can you get a 500mm that short light and cheap?

 

[wanderman]

ebay, but I think this lens can also be found on amazon.

 

[gilency]

just bought a Canon T1i. Did not even read the instructions and was using it in full manual within a couple of minutes. Very easy and intuitive to use. I have an old non-digital SLR Canon with several lenses and filters. Unfortunately the old lenses are not compatible with my new camera. The CanonT1i is a great entry level camera.
Is there a market for old non digital SLR's?

 

[lan]

I sold my old EOS film camera to a photography student. Otherwise, most people are only interested in digital nowadays.

 

[Punnisher]

A quick question for prime lens users:

I recently got to try the Canon 50mm 1.8 lens at a wedding and really enjoyed using it for a few minutes. My camera is a 400d and I was able to take decent pictures with and without a flash. Plus the small size was nice. It felt so nimble compared to my Tamron 17-50.

My question is whether or not it's worth it to go for the 50mm 1.4? Despite what I hear about it's softness wide open I am interested in it.

Also, is 50mm on my camera going to be too much for all-around shooting? Should I go for something closer to 35-40mm?

Thanks
Nate

 

[wanderman]

if you like the "normal" perspective I would get the 35 from canon or the 30 from sigma.

I would try locking your zoom to 30, 35, and 50mm to see if you can pull out picture you want to decide if it is worth going prime.

 

[Punnisher]

Thanks. I will look into those as well as try locking my lens to 50mm or 30mm to see which I like best. Would this be the same as using a 30mm prime? Would the field of view be identical?

 

[lan]

Yes a zoom at 30 is like a prime at 30 and so forth.

 

[LapTop006]

Quote:

Originally Posted by lan /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yes a zoom at 30 is like a prime at 30 and so forth.

Except, of course, for the apeture.

I have the Sigma 30/1.4, it's a wonderful look, and on older cams (eg, my backup 300D) the best way to shoot indoors.

Generally if you want below f/2.8 you're going to need a prime, and even if you don't think you'll use it the Canon 50/1.8 is an awesome deal.

Three of Canon's best lenses (in my mind, I do own all three) simply couldn't be made as zoom's, the 50/1.2, 85/1.2 and 200/1.8 are all amazing, and the latter two compete (again IMHO) for the best portrait lenses out there.

 

[lan]

Quote:

Originally Posted by LapTop006 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Except, of course, for the apeture. Three of Canon's best lenses (in my mind, I do own all three) simply couldn't be made as zoom's, the 50/1.2, 85/1.2 and 200/1.8 are all amazing, and the latter two compete (again IMHO) for the best portrait lenses out there.

He mentioned only the field of view though so the zoom at 30 is same as prime at 30.

BTW have you compared 200 1.8 with 200 2.0 IS?

 

[wanderman]

On a full frame couldn't 70-200 2.8 is perform nearly as well as the 85 1.2 and 200 1.8.