35mm vs. 50mm Prime Lens

Parkerman · 08-04-2011, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cmike2780

They made a new 50mm.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens | Nikon Wide-Angle Lenses

I always forget about that.

Westwood · 08-06-2011, 01:12 PM

Any 50mm is a must...

definitionxmk · 08-06-2011, 04:15 PM

Can't go wrong with either lens ^_^

Skeeterbop · 09-06-2011, 12:34 PM

You probably already got the lens by now but I would have to say I'm pretty satisfied with my AF Nikkor 35mm f/2 lens. I'm using it on D700 though so results will vary. Here is a pic of my car from march before any editing was done. It is currently one of my favorite lenses

XPNSD IT · 10-04-2011, 12:35 PM

It's actually really hard to say what lens to go with, for your first prime 50mm is definalty the choice. Its the "standard" All Around Lense for photography. If you get one with <2.0L youll achieve great DOP and great night shots, 35mm really wouldn't be that big of a difference from the 50mm. I would go for a 24mm if you want wide shots. I use my Canon 24-70mm 2.8L for Everything in-between. And use the 14mm 2.8L for Super Wide, and 85mm 1.2L for telephoto. Anything over 85mm for portraits is doing too much (imho).

Juan@AEperformance · 10-06-2011, 02:50 PM

id rather have a 35mm. 50 is ok but it sucks when you're working in a tight space.

k20z3 · 10-08-2011, 03:25 PM

I think 50 is a better output, DEPENDING on if you have a full frame or cropped sensor, I think for a smaller crop the ratio is like an 85.

I only shoot 85mm 1.2 PRIME L

wilsonp · 10-10-2011, 12:43 AM

I have a Canon, and I use the 15-85 a lot. If you have the Nikon 18-105 or even the 18-55 just see what you have preferred in the kind of photos you've taken already, or set the lens to 35 and 55 and shoot for a while without zooming to see what you prefer.

Cmike2780 · 10-10-2011, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilsonp

I have a Canon, and I use the 15-85 a lot. If you have the Nikon 18-105 or even the 18-55 just see what you have preferred in the kind of photos you've taken already, or set the lens to 35 and 55 and shoot for a while without zooming to see what you prefer.

Not the same since the aperture is a lot faster with the prime lens, but I get what your trying to say.

Spec Jay · 10-10-2011, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k20z3

I think 50 is a better output, DEPENDING on if you have a full frame or cropped sensor, I think for a smaller crop the ratio is like an 85.

I only shoot 85mm 1.2 PRIME L

love that lens, bokehhhhhh

christian370z · 10-10-2011, 11:34 AM

Alright guys, I ordered the 50mm Nikkor 1.4G. I had a hard time choosing between the Sigma 1.4 50mm or the Nikkor but I decided I didn't want to deal with and front or back focusing that the Sigma is known for and that the Nikkor is a bit sharper at large aperatures.

Should get it by Wednesday! So excited.

k20z3 · 10-10-2011, 09:48 PM

Both a great lens's, you will enjoy your 50... back focus is common, don't let that dissuade you.

christian370z · 10-11-2011, 01:13 AM

Thanks K20! I tried shooting with my kit lens at 35mm and 50mm just to get an idea of how the two focal lengths compare and found that I like the 50mm length best. I can't wait to get it!

Skeeterbop · 10-11-2011, 04:11 PM

So come thursday this thread will officially be a

:P

phelan · 10-26-2011, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christian370z

Alright guys, I ordered the 50mm Nikkor 1.4G. I had a hard time choosing between the Sigma 1.4 50mm or the Nikkor but I decided I didn't want to deal with and front or back focusing that the Sigma is known for and that the Nikkor is a bit sharper at large aperatures.

Should get it by Wednesday! So excited.

baller!

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k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 404	I think 50 is a better output, DEPENDING on if you have a full frame or cropped sensor, I think for a smaller crop the ratio is like an 85. I only shoot 85mm 1.2 PRIME L __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

10-04-2011, 12:35 PM	#20 (permalink)
XPNSD IT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 298 Drives: 09 370z/16 Hyper STI Rep Power: 13	It's actually really hard to say what lens to go with, for your first prime 50mm is definalty the choice. Its the "standard" All Around Lense for photography. If you get one with <2.0L youll achieve great DOP and great night shots, 35mm really wouldn't be that big of a difference from the 50mm. I would go for a 24mm if you want wide shots. I use my Canon 24-70mm 2.8L for Everything in-between. And use the 14mm 2.8L for Super Wide, and 85mm 1.2L for telephoto. Anything over 85mm for portraits is doing too much (imho).

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10-10-2011, 09:48 PM	#27 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 404	Both a great lens's, you will enjoy your 50... back focus is common, don't let that dissuade you. __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

10-11-2011, 01:13 AM	#28 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	Thanks K20! I tried shooting with my kit lens at 35mm and 50mm just to get an idea of how the two focal lengths compare and found that I like the 50mm length best. I can't wait to get it! __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

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