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gilly 04-12-2011 10:10 AM

Ive got a 35mm 1.8 for my nikon. not using it as much as i thought i would.

K-Dub 04-12-2011 08:20 PM

What about macros? Anyone use them?

Canon 50mm macro, 65mm (I think?) 100mm macro and the Tamron 90mm. Are there any wider lenses such as 35 macro?

Double duty lenses, though they're not as fast but it's a sacrifice if you want to be able to get nice and close to the subject...which is how I like to shoot :fullofwin:

Senna4ever 04-12-2011 08:29 PM

I use the Canon 100mm Macro L IS often, but my personal favourite is the Nikon 85mm PC-E Micro Nikkor on my 5DmkII with an adapter.

Do you mean a 35mm FF equivalent macro? No, but the Canon 24mm f1.4 can be used as a wide macro...kinda.

Canon 24mm f1.4:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2..._4697-Edit.jpg

Nikon 85mm f2.8 PC-E on 5DmkII, notice the tilted plane of focus:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...SC_4007-21.jpg

Volvoman 04-12-2011 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiquidTurbo (Post 7385976)
Nikon Primes, anyone?

http://members.shaw.ca/volvoman/inde...s/IMG_2056.JPG

Senna4ever 04-12-2011 09:20 PM

I have an old Nikon 55mm f2.8 Micro Nikkor. Sharp as hell.

JKam 04-12-2011 10:03 PM

I want to get the nikkor 35mm f1.8 to shoot my aquariums. Can I rent lenses anywhere before I buy it?? I remember someone saying that in another thread but couldnt find it.

Euro7r 04-13-2011 07:45 PM

I have a Nikon 50mm 1.8. Looking to getting the 85mm 1.8, but I can't seem to find any used ones. Might consider selling my 50mm 1.8 and buying a brand new 85mm 1.8.

Anyone have experience with the Nikon 85mm 1.8? Worth it?

LiquidTurbo 04-13-2011 08:13 PM

The new Nikon 35mm f1.4 looks sooooooo good, but @ $1800... phew. can't afford it.

Apparently there will be a new 50mm f1.8 AF-S released soon. This came up on Nikon's website today, but they quickly pulled it down.

http://nikonrumors.com/wp-content/up...G-481x1024.png

IMASA 04-14-2011 08:34 AM

I'm one of the few Nikon users here :D
Sigma 30mm 1.4
Sigma 50mm 1.4
Nikkor 50mm 1.8
Tamron 90mm 2.8

I may pick up an 85mm 1.8, I hear Nikon is release a new AF-S version soon. Will see how it compares to the old one or the old 1.4 SAF-D.

davidhtam 04-14-2011 10:22 AM

I've also been thinking getting rid of my zooms.. the 24-70 is great, but in super low light, it's just not fast enough.

I was thinking of ditching it for a 35 and 85mm set up, but the 85L is just waaaaay too expensive. I've read many good things about the sigma 85 1.4 though. I just don't know if i'm ready to give up the versatility of the zUm. I'll probably end up keeping the 70-200 though.. aaaahhh decisions decisions!

Matsuda 04-14-2011 11:24 AM

How often do you guys shoot wide open?
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gilly 04-14-2011 11:49 AM

I have a 35mm f1.8 and its good for all general shots. What are 50mm and 85mm best for? I know 50mm is better for portrait shots right?

Spoon 04-14-2011 12:23 PM

Another Nikon user here:
50mm f1.8
85mm f1.8

While the 85mm takes spectacular images, it's a tad long on a crop. I keep the 50mm on at all times. Might consider the 35mm 1.8 if I can find a used one for cheap.

Euro7r 04-14-2011 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spoon (Post 7390572)
Another Nikon user here:
50mm f1.8
85mm f1.8

While the 85mm takes spectacular images, it's a tad long on a crop. I keep the 50mm on at all times. Might consider the 35mm 1.8 if I can find a used one for cheap.

Interested in letting go your 85mm :p

Spoon 04-15-2011 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Euro7r (Post 7390993)
Interested in letting go your 85mm :p

Nope. Eventually I'll want to get FF once they become affordable. So the 85mm will be the equivalent of my current 50mm on a crop. :)

dark0821 04-15-2011 12:43 PM

i got the nikkor 50mm 1.4
but with teh D40 having no internal motor i have to manual focus my way to victory LOL

http://www.sfu.ca/~cjs9/DSC_0223.JPG

http://www.sfu.ca/~cjs9/Pictures/DSC_0031.JPG

Mashimaro 04-19-2011 06:31 PM

I only have 2 primes at the moment and they're the Canon 50mm 1.8 and the Canon 85mm 1.8.

i don't like the focal ranges on my crop body, but i find them more usable on the full frame.

i try to shoot them wide open whenever possible (or F2/F2.2) and add some sharpening if i have to afterwards.

i wish the Canon 50mm 1.8 was decently built like the Nikon version...lol!

the other odd thing i find is that the 85mm 1.8 i have has some pretty bad purple fringing...especially so on the crop body. odd.

i was debating primes as well as the bokeh is so creamy on 1.4 and faster lenses :) F2.8 seems so slow compared to a fast prime.

until i can afford some L-primes (35L, 85L, 135L) i'll keep using both zoom and prime for now.

Senna4ever 04-19-2011 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matsuda (Post 7390486)
How often do you guys shoot wide open?
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I shoot wide open a majority of the time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mashimaro (Post 7398735)
the other odd thing i find is that the 85mm 1.8 i have has some pretty bad purple fringing...especially so on the crop body. odd.

That's due to the higher pixel density of the crop sensor - the sensor is out-resolving the lens.

m3thods 04-19-2011 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IMASA (Post 7390306)
I'm one of the few Nikon users here :D
Sigma 30mm 1.4
Sigma 50mm 1.4
Nikkor 50mm 1.8
Tamron 90mm 2.8

I may pick up an 85mm 1.8, I hear Nikon is release a new AF-S version soon. Will see how it compares to the old one or the old 1.4 SAF-D.

How do you like the Sigma 30mm? I've been really looking at it for a "normal" prime on my 50D. I just can't justify the cost for the 35L, and even the 28 1.8 tbh. So it pretty much leaves me with this.

Senna4ever 04-19-2011 07:45 PM

How about the Canon 35mm f2?

Nismo200SX 04-19-2011 08:54 PM

What about the Samyang 85 1.4 manual focus. The price is unbeatable and the Bokeh is super creamy apparently but I don't see anyone locally that sells em.

m3thods 04-19-2011 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Senna4ever (Post 7398964)
How about the Canon 35mm f2?

my buddy has it and i'm not impressed with the af motor. I'd gladly pay the extra for the HSM/ 28 1.8 usm. Although iq on the crop was pretty clean with his copy. also i wouldn't mind the extra 1/3 stops with the other 2 lenses.

Mananetwork 04-21-2011 09:15 PM

Ya i'm all primes as well now

too_slow 05-13-2011 12:40 AM

FYI, the Canon 85mm 1.8 is selling for $410USD at a camera store (forgot what it's called) @ Washington Square in Portland....

Mananetwork 05-13-2011 09:29 AM

^ There are a few on CDP and FM for $320-340US used


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