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Old 30th March 2005   #1
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Hi KM users!

I am considering the 7D and was wondering if there were any relatively fast, light and bright wide primes (KM or 3rd party) that you would recommend, as well as the approximate cost? Thinking of using the 7D as a low light indoor camera. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by direwuff
Hi KM users!

I am considering the 7D and was wondering if there were any relatively fast, light and bright wide primes (KM or 3rd party) that you would recommend, as well as the approximate cost? Thinking of using the 7D as a low light indoor camera. Thanks!

50mm f/1.4 (new or 2nd hand) or f/1.7 (2nd hand only). Not sure about the prices though...
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Old 30th March 2005   #3
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just met a friend of mine during SEED. he just bought the sigma 20mm prime f/1.8 (nikon mount) and its a very good lens, although its 3rd party. the good part is that, at 20mm the minimum focusing distance is very very near, 20cm.
http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/len...80&navigator=4
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Old 30th March 2005   #4
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not sure about 3rd party.. Those Minolta that I think are good.. 20/2.8, 28/2, 35/2, 35/1.4 G (ex), 50/1.4, 50/1.7.

Anyone please correct me if I'm wrong
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Old 30th March 2005   #5
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Originally Posted by deslim27
not sure about 3rd party.. Those Minolta that I think are good.. 20/2.8, 28/2, 35/2, 35/1.4 G (ex), 50/1.4, 50/1.7.

Anyone please correct me if I'm wrong
you've basically mentioned the wide primes.
http://konicaminolta.com/products/co...ns/lineup.html
went up to alex photo just now, and the minolta 16mm fisheye was sold.
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go buy tokina 17mm prime!! heard its good!!
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thanks for all your replies!!
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are there any digital (ie APS image circle) primes right now?
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Old 30th March 2005   #9
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Not too sure about 3rd party. Cheap to buy and often worthless after you paid for it.

I have the 50/1.7 for my film body. V. Gd and affordable lens. Should be $200 for a new piece. Would recommend.

Moving up the price bracket, 24-105/f3.5-4.5 is quite a good alternative to the f2.8 primes.

Of course if >$500 is no problem then get the f2.0 or faster lens. They are generally very good. Also consider the 85/F1.4G D.

There is some compilation of user feedback at www.photozone.de
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Originally Posted by Drudkh
you've basically mentioned the wide primes.
http://konicaminolta.com/products/co...ns/lineup.html
went up to alex photo just now, and the minolta 16mm fisheye was sold.
You don't know meh.. KM's primes are generally very good.

These are some that I already have or eyeing on..
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Originally Posted by GENO
go buy tokina 17mm prime!! heard its good!!
yah, think CP selling quite cheap. someone here bought like 400+ if i remember correctly.
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Originally Posted by Drudkh
yah, think CP selling quite cheap. someone here bought like 400+ if i remember correctly.
the lens is solid !!! also can drop!! but will spoil lah !! haha
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Originally Posted by GENO
the lens is solid !!! also can drop!! but will spoil lah !! haha
then u buy let me test drop?
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then u buy let me test drop?
me buy with yr $$$???
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Originally Posted by GENO
me buy with yr $$$???
wait long long
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Originally Posted by Drudkh
wait long long
u rich what...model somemore..hiaz earning big $$$$!!!
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hi all, thanks for your replies and recommendations! have done some searching, the 28/2 looks interesting.. will probably have to check out the price first though

Originally Posted by GENO
go buy tokina 17mm prime!! heard its good!!
wow this looks good but f/3.5 is a little slow for indoor comfort for me i have jelly hands. might get this for WA in future tho, if i do get the D7D. Thanks!

Originally Posted by Trash
I have the 50/1.7 for my film body. V. Gd and affordable lens. Should be $200 for a new piece. Would recommend.
Of course if >$500 is no problem then get the f2.0 or faster lens. They are generally very good. Also consider the 85/F1.4G D.
There is some compilation of user feedback at www.photozone.de
50/1.7 is good but a little long because I'm intending to shoot indoors and near subjects. Might have to consider this if I don't have enough $ tho Thanks!

Sigh as of now I'm still saving up for D7D, I'm a poor undergraduate

Edit: Forgot to close a quote tag
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then get the sigma 20mm f1.8!!! confirm u can shoot indoors...
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Originally Posted by GENO
then get the sigma 20mm f1.8!!! confirm u can shoot indoors...
yes, this lens is superb quality. tried and tested, furthermore it has (D).
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Originally Posted by GENO
then get the sigma 20mm f1.8!!! confirm u can shoot indoors...
Sounds.. expensive... -_-"""
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