Thinking about getting this lens

Macluvr

Macluvr

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For just on the go stuff, where I can just grab the camera and shoot pics. Is this the right lens for that kind of stuff?? And what else is it good for???


NIKON Nikon 50 mm f/1.8D AF Zoom Nikkor Lens : Digital Cameras & Camcorders | Dell


In doing a little research here and there on the lens my head exploded. It is so weird for me to not understand electronics, it makes me crazy. But these cameras are making my head hurt. I need a Dick and Jane type of book on digital photography.
 
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JEB

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I got one when they came out.
Very light.
Its great for indoors with low light. Wide app. allows faster shutter.
The field of view is about the same as the human eye. But no zoom.
I use it on my D40 most of the time. Otherwise I use my 18-200 vr.
 
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photo

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I have a similar lens. The one I have does not have zoom. I kick myself every time I put it one the camera. Other than the fact of no zoom I like it.
 
Macluvr

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photo said:
I have a similar lens. The one I have does not have zoom. I kick myself every time I put it one the camera. Other than the fact of no zoom I like it.
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Yeah I was thinking of that. I don't like that part of the lens at all. I think you just help talk me out of it. :yay:
 
itsbob

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Macluvr said:
Yeah I was thinking of that. I don't like that part of the lens at all. I think you just help talk me out of it. :yay:
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If it's not your only lens GET it you won't regret it. I've got one in my bag.

You can shoot indoors without a flash, and your subjects will LOVE you for it.. .. outdoor evening and sometime even night without a flash..

The only suggestion I would make for a little more money you can get the 1.4 Worth every penny..

For the money, you can't buy a better lens..

GEt the hell away from Dell, and you'll find it at much better prices.. I THINK I paid something like $85 for mine, but it's been about a year so not sure.
 
itsbob

itsbob

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Macluvr said:
For just on the go stuff, where I can just grab the camera and shoot pics. Is this the right lens for that kind of stuff?? And what else is it good for???


NIKON Nikon 50 mm f/1.8D AF Zoom Nikkor Lens : Digital Cameras & Camcorders | Dell


In doing a little research here and there on the lens my head exploded. It is so weird for me to not understand electronics, it makes me crazy. But these cameras are making my head hurt. I need a Dick and Jane type of book on digital photography.
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Nikon | NIKKOR Normal 50mm f/1.2 AIS Manual Focus Lens | 1435

Probably be happier with this one..

or this one:

nikon 50mm 1.4

I took Christmas pictures this year with no flash.. and the pictures turned VERY good..
 
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Macluvr

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Nickel

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photo said:
I have a similar lens. The one I have does not have zoom. I kick myself every time I put it one the camera. Other than the fact of no zoom I like it.
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I prefer prime lenses to zoom. Personal preference I guess.

I'm a Canon girl, but my 50mm f/1.8 is on my camera 99% of the time. I will agree with Bob that the f/1.4 is more desirable, but the price on the f/1.8 is nice.
 
jbr13

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Yeah, the 50mm 1.8 is probably one of the best buys for the money. It is used a lot for low light. You may not use it much but when you need it you will be glad you have it in the camera bag.

I got mine about three years ago and they were around $85 but late last year they jumped up to where they are priced now, around $125.

J
 
wch

wch

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I purchased the 32mm f1.8 for special purposes
look at the auto focus type for your camera model, mine takes the AF-s type
 

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Macluvr

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I have a really nice point and shoot. It's a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8. Since I have this, do I really need to bother with that lens??? The other question would be, if I got that lens, would I need the point and shoot??? :crazy: :lol:
 
jbr13

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What do you feel the Point and Shoot gives you, that your D40 does not? Don't quite understand your statement on the 50mm and the Point and Shoot.

J
 
Macluvr

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jbr13 said:
What do you feel the Point and Shoot gives you, that your D40 does not? Don't quite understand your statement on the 50mm and the Point and Shoot.

J
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Well, just wondering if the point and shoot would do just as well as the dslr with that particular lens. Not trying to sound stupid or anything, but my point and shoot is made in such a way that it basically pretends to be an dslr. It does a lot of the same things just not as well. I hope I said that right.
 
itsbob

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Macluvr said:
I have a really nice point and shoot. It's a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8. Since I have this, do I really need to bother with that lens??? The other question would be, if I got that lens, would I need the point and shoot??? :crazy: :lol:
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Again, you're back to low-light, and indoor shooting. I don't know of any point and shoot that would be as fast as a 1.8 or 1.4 on a Nikon OR a Canon. That and the quality, I'd go with the 50 and get rid of the Point and Shoot.. With the 50mm on it the DSLR becomes a VERY compact camera in it's own right.
 
hvp05

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itsbob said:
I don't know of any point and shoot that would be as fast as a 1.8 or 1.4
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The Panasonic has a maximum aperture of 2.8; 1.4 is one stop faster (or two times as fast) as that. Given that the aperture is variable, it may be higher once zoomed into the equivalent 50mm. That could be offset by pumping up the ISO, but that may degrade quality.

In short: yes, you could still benefit by having that lens.
 
jbr13

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As Itsbob and HVP have said, the 1.8 lens lets more light in as compared to the Point and Shoot. That is the big advantage of the 50mm lens. It will also be a sharper image when comparing the two closely. Image quality wise, the DSLR has an advantage over the point and shoot do to having a physically larger sensor. The FZ8's sensor is 5.75mm x 4.31mm and the D40's sensor is about three times the size at 23.7mm x 15.5mm. This tends to make for better image quality. The problem as, I think forceof nature said, you don't have zoom with the 50mm. Well you do, but its called your feet. lol.

I would suggest, if while your shooting you haven't found a reason you need it, don't buy it yet. The more you use and learn with the D40, you will get to a point that you realize you need a new lens, which type of lens, and why you need it.

Just my 2 pennies.

Jason
 
hvp05

hvp05

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jbr13 said:
I would suggest, if while your shooting you haven't found a reason you need it, don't buy it yet. The more you use and learn with the D40, you will get to a point that you realize you need a new lens, which type of lens, and why you need it.
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I can agree with that. If you don't know about lenses - which you already admitted you don't - it's probably best to wait.

You could receive tons of recommendations on lenses (among other accessories) and be influenced to purchase them when they may not benefit you at all. Better to take more time to study and end up with 3 lenses that you really need and like rather than jump in and carry around a bag of 6 or 8 lenses and leave half of them idle.
 
Macluvr

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Ok, got it. Thanks guys for all your help. You have definitely explained all I need to know. You have made my husband incredibly happy that I am not spending anymore money right now. :lmao:
 
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