[J____]

Sold all my 2.8L's the past week and switched to all primes.... I thought I'd never do it but DAYAAAMMM I don't think i'll ever go back to zooms! The sharpness is just INSANE. It's 1 thing when you see the comparison on some black and white lines, it's another when you see the difference on human skin!

picked up a 35 1.4L II (crazy sharp!), 50 1.4, 85 1.8 this week. Next up is a 24 1.4L II and still deciding if i really need a 85 1.2L. I'm not too fond of the 50 1.2L though.


anyone else shooting all primes? I think the versatility tradeoff is well worth the quality.

[Matsuda]

I think Tom is pretty much shooting all primes too now

[Hehe]

There's a 35L MKII?!?! :D

I got rid of my 24-70mm AFS in favor or 35G+85mm Sigma combo. IMO, after a while of using primes, you get used to move yourself around to get the composition you want. Making zooms useless.

And one reason I decided to go all prime is that, you can always change composition by moving, but the ability to go from F2.8-->F1.4 when I need it is priceless.

[Levitron]

I'm moving in that direction too. Getting a Sigma 85 1.8 in May :D

Probably sell off my 17-40L and 70-200L soon.

[moky]

same thought too!
thinking of getting rid of my 24-70L for either a 24L or 35L
currently, i shoot a lot with just the 50 1.4F and 100 2.8F macro

levitron, do u mean sigma 85 1.4? :D looks like a beast!

[Matsuda]

so now you guys got me thinking, right now I'm close to selling my 90mm f/2.8 macro. I'm wondering wether to keep it instead and sell my 18-50 f/2.8 and just shoot with my 50 f/1.8 and the 90mm macro. for the wide end I have my 10-20 still. What do you guys think?

[gars]

so now you guys got me thinking, right now I'm close to selling my 90mm f/2.8 macro. I'm wondering wether to keep it instead and sell my 18-50 f/2.8 and just shoot with my 50 f/1.8 and the 90mm macro. for the wide end I have my 10-20 still. What do you guys think?

Sell the macro! I was looking to buy one!!!

[Matsuda]

gars, you're not help lol

[J____]

Hehe: ya, custom made one of a kind :) typo, I was thinking if the 24.

I had the 50 1.8 but hated the toy feel and super loud motor. I even find the 1.4 loud and poor quality. I was considering the sigma 50 1.4 too but the canon is far superior in sharpness at F5.6 + which is what I use 90% of the time
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[Jsunu]

Hehe: ya, custom made one of a kind :) typo, I was thinking if the 24.

I had the 50 1.8 but hated the toy feel and super loud motor. I even find the 1.4 loud and poor quality. I was considering the sigma 50 1.4 too but the canon is fast superior in sharpness at F5.6 + which is what I use 90% of the time
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Yeah looking for decent alternative to for a 50. It just that the L is crazy expensive.

What sucks is that I have cropped sensor so I have been looking for a decent 35 prime. Any suggestions?

[Boostslut]

I only have one prime and its not quite as fast as your F1.4's, but it is quite sharp! The Canon 500mm F4L IS.

[Matsuda]

I'm the only Nikon user :alone:

[J____]

Yeah looking for decent alternative to for a 50. It just that the L is crazy expensive.

What sucks is that I have cropped sensor so I have been looking for a decent 35 prime. Any suggestions?

canon 35mm 1.4L. it's
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[Jsunu]

canon 35mm 1.4L. it's
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How much did you get it for?

[J____]

I traded my 24-70 as a straight trade. But i think they're going for around $1200-1300 used.

[moky]

there's a 35L on bccamera.com/forum for sale around 1300 i believe, and is looking for trades for 24-70 too. i want to pull the trigger on a trade but i have a ton of 77mm filters...sigh :(

http://bccamera.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=5400

[Euro7r]

I've been debating on getting a 24-70 2.8, but can't justify dropping $1800 on it.

Going to get an 85 1.8, since that's always been a lens on my list for awhile as well.

[LiquidTurbo]

Nikon Primes, anyone?

[J____]

I've been debating on getting a 24-70 2.8, but can't justify dropping $1800 on it.

Going to get an 85 1.8, since that's always been a lens on my list for awhile as well.

get it used for $1000...

or wait for the new one coming out shortly

[J____]

here's a great site to compare lenses. If you think the differences are significant on some lines, wait till you actually compare the photos you take

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=101&Camera=453&Sample=0&FLI=0&API=2&LensComp=355&CameraComp=453&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=0

[Euro7r]

get it used for $1000...

or wait for the new one coming out shortly

Haven't seen many locally being sold, yet alone $1000 :p

There's a new 24-70 2.8 coming out?

[J____]

Haven't seen many locally being sold, yet alone $1000 :p

There's a new 24-70 2.8 coming out?

no official news of it but it's certainly overdue..

[Senna4ever]

Yeah, I've been shooting more primes during weddings. My weapons of choice are the 24mm TS-E, 35L, 50L, 85L, 135L & a Nikon 85mm PC-E Micro Nikkor with an adapter. The only zoom I use is the 70-200mm f2.8. The 135L has problems focusing in moderately low contrast situations even when paired to a 1DmkIV which was surprising. I'm generally not happy with the 85L, especially after using the new Nikon 85mm f1.4G, but most people won't notice how crappy it actually is. The 35L is nice it's what I use the most during the "getting ready" shots, but the new Nikon 35mm f1.4G has much smoother bokeh. The 50L has focus breathing issues which can be bothersome when shooting video. The 24L & 24mm TS-E lenses are amazing no criticism here, although I haven't tested the new Nikon 24mm f1.4G yet.

[Levitron]

same thought too!
thinking of getting rid of my 24-70L for either a 24L or 35L
currently, i shoot a lot with just the 50 1.4F and 100 2.8F macro

levitron, do u mean sigma 85 1.4? :D looks like a beast!

Yeah, 85 1.4! :)

[ilvtofu]

Haha I just got the sigma 50 1.4 and damn it's all I shoot with these days, haven't touched my 10-20 or 17-70 in a long time.
Does this mean I should save my money and not bother going full frame? :D

[gilly]

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

[K-Dub]

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]

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/v249/Senna4ever/Weddings/IMG_4697-Edit.jpg

Nikon 85mm f2.8 PC-E on 5DmkII, notice the tilted plane of focus:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Senna4ever/Weddings/DSC_4007-21.jpg

[Volvoman]

Nikon Primes, anyone?
http://members.shaw.ca/volvoman/index/Pictures/IMG_2056.JPG

[Senna4ever]

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

[JKam]

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]

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]

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/uploads/2011/04/Nikon-Imaging-Products-AF-S-NIKKOR-50mm-f-1.8G-481x1024.png

[IMASA]

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]

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]

How often do you guys shoot wide open?
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[gilly]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

How often do you guys shoot wide open?
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I shoot wide open a majority of the time.


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]

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]

How about the Canon 35mm f2?

[Nismo200SX]

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]

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]

Ya i'm all primes as well now

[too_slow]

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

[Mananetwork]

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

[J____]

damn, I bought a 85mm 1.8 off cl for $480 recently...

[too_slow]

Tom: Damn! Oh well, the guy gave me additional discount since I bought a UV filter as well!

BTW, has anyone bought refurb'ed lenses from Canon USA? I tried to order one online, but it wouldn't accept any of my Canadian credit cards:(

[kknater]

I bought my Nikon 35mm 1.8 on a trip down to the states. It only cost me 200 bucks. Lenses are considerably cheaper in the US.

If you want to rent lenses, you can try http://www.beauphoto.com/

You get them longer if u rent over the weekened.


Also, the new Nikon 50mm 1.8 is now out! looks pretty good.

[moky]

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

The Shutterbug? they have a big chain there in portland and service has always been good with them. Sometimes they do discounts if you buy two lenses, they'll throw in extra filters

[LiquidTurbo]

I bought my Nikon 35mm 1.8 on a trip down to the states. It only cost me 200 bucks. Lenses are considerably cheaper in the US.

If you want to rent lenses, you can try http://www.beauphoto.com/

You get them longer if u rent over the weekened.


Also, the new Nikon 50mm 1.8 is now out! looks pretty good.

Where did you get the 35mm f1.8 for that price?

[ilvtofu]

Loving my new (used) voigtlander 40mm 1.4. Bokeh knocks my sigma 50 1.4 out of the ballpark

has a pretty usable focus ring for street shooting unlike some of the other older lens I got recently

Also picked up a 15mm 4.5 not a bad lens but very wide and smallish aperture, mostly I will be using the 40mm 1.4 on the e-pl1

[Rikaro]

^
the 40/1.4 for rangefinder??

[Hehe]

^

The Voigt 40mm F1.4 is available in several mounts IRC. Ai-S, EF, M... etc

[ilvtofu]

^
the 40/1.4 for rangefinder??

I'm using it on my e-pl1 with the hotshoe digital viewfinder, it's a lot more accurate than looking through the normal screen. Its an M-mount btw, I don't think it will work well with my 7D though.

[Senna4ever]

^^^ It won't work at all.

[MadMax]

First time poster but I've been reading for a while. I just got my first 50mm today for my D7000. The new 50mm 1.8G. Broadway Camera in Vancouver has them and they called me as soon as it came in. It's bit pricier than I was expecting at 248.00. I also got the 58mm Hoya UV filter for it.I'll post some shots when I have time.

I also have the 18-55VR, Nikkor 85mm 3.5 VR, and Nikkor 55-300VR as well.

[Euro7r]

I am going to purchase the Nikon 85mm 1.8 after I went to the camera store to test it out. However, I've read some reviews online about color fringing when shooting wide open? Anyone have any experience with this lens that they can share about?

[Senna4ever]

Yup, you'll get purple CA when shooting high contrast subjects wide open.
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[Euro7r]

Yup, you'll get purple CA when shooting high contrast subjects wide open.
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If I shot high contrast subjects, what F stop is usable before purple CA goes away?

[Senna4ever]

Should mostly be gone by f2.8, I would think.

[Euro7r]

Should mostly be gone by f2.8, I would think.

Senna, do you think it's worth to get even though it doesn't seem to be able to utilized at wide open shooting subjects that are high contrast? I'm mostly going to use it for portraits.

[Senna4ever]

Portraits should be fine.

[Euro7r]

Portraits should be fine.

It kind of defeats the purpose of it being 1.8 when you're unable to utilize it wide open due to color fringing from my point of view.

[LiquidTurbo]

^ I wouldn't worry about it.

[Senna4ever]

It kind of defeats the purpose of it being 1.8 when you're unable to utilize it wide open due to color fringing from my point of view.

Well, most portraits aren't high contrast... It wouldn't be noticeable in most situations.
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[JordanLee]

Plan on getting this converted by Jim Buchanan this week.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2562/5817652738_405c89c662_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3373/5817086833_a95a98ab1f_b.jpg

[LiquidTurbo]

^ snap!