50mm 1.4 or 50mm 1.8?

[kelvyn]

Hi all, I'm assuming that the 50mm 1.4 is better considering that the 1.4 is more expensive. haha it sounds very DUH but yea. anyway, would need a layman's understanding on the difference between these 2 lenses because i'm intending to get 1 of them so i'd like to get more views to make an informed decision as to which of the 2 to get considering price and any other factor. thanks for all your advice!

[yyD70S]

Usually, I do not advocate the waiting game.

But unless you have no lenses at present that covers that focal length and with Photokina just around the corner, there is a very small chance of Nikon announcing (note: announce // not available) some new primes...

Perhaps. Just perhaps.

If you have to make a buy now, you could do a search on the merits of both that has been discussed many times here. It is readily available.

[Simon_84]

if you searched correctly, you find this treasure page.

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showt...ght=test+shots

[tltan]

depends on ur needs. Either is good.

[kelvyn]

What do you mean by that? what needs does each of them serve? sorry are damn noob here.

[kelvyn]

[quote=tltan;4189863]depends on ur needs. Either is good.[/QUOT

my above msg was in reference to this quote

[N-user]

Originally Posted by yyD70S Usually, I do not advocate the waiting game. But unless you have no lenses at present that covers that focal length and with Photokina just around the corner, there is a very small chance of Nikon announcing (note: announce // not available) some new primes... Perhaps. Just perhaps. If you have to make a buy now, you could do a search on the merits of both that has been discussed many times here. It is readily available.

If I got the dough now, I would get either or both to shoot first..... this Photokina is in Sep.... imagine how many shots going to miss just by waiting..... if something really good comes along, can always sell it at B&S... will not lugi too much.... .....

But sadly, want is one thing.... can afford is another....

[yyD70S]

Precisely. That was why I mentioned that ...

"Usually, I do not advocate the waiting game." ... as well the the first sentence of the next para ...

I will break it (the usual rule) this time.

[kelvyn]

Originally Posted by Simon_84 if you searched correctly, you find this treasure page. http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showt...ght=test+shots

thanks simon thats really useful. so 1.4 is obviously better but 3 times more ex. die la so stressful when u dont have much cash. $$$$$ its a rich man's world. damn it. haha. I got another question. I've heard that this 50mm is good for portraits but how about like group shots. how does it fare? if it does not fare well, what to recommend?

[N-user]

Originally Posted by kelvyn thanks simon thats really useful. so 1.4 is obviously better but 3 times more ex. die la so stressful when u dont have much cash. $$$$$ its a rich man's world. damn it. haha. I got another question. I've heard that this 50mm is good for portraits but how about like group shots. how does it fare? if it does not fare well, what to recommend?

plenty of choice but one of those maybe the Nion 35mm/f2....

[tltan]

why dont u look around photo albums and see the pictures taken by 1.8 and 1.4.

Of course, if you have the dough, go for the better one. Otherwise, the 1.8 can also do magic in the right hands. =)

[355Rossa]

absolutely 50mm 1.4...
you got 50mm 1.8 in 50mm 1.4...

[Simon_84]

Originally Posted by kelvyn thanks simon thats really useful. so 1.4 is obviously better but 3 times more ex. die la so stressful when u dont have much cash. $$$$$ its a rich man's world. damn it. haha. I got another question. I've heard that this 50mm is good for portraits but how about like group shots. how does it fare? if it does not fare well, what to recommend?

if you surf cs long enough especially in n&c camp, soon you find that,
good equipment = expensive
money talks in this forum, sad to say.

some users of this lens did mention before 50mm is a bit tight for group shots, 2 or more ppl onwards, may have to walk further away to snap a shot.
why not you go loan this lens for 2 days to test, then decide whether you like it a not.
the next prime lens the sigma 30mm f1.4 HSM which is 2x the price of a nikon 50mm f1.4

[kelvyn]

Originally Posted by Simon_84 if you surf cs long enough especially in n&c camp, soon you find that, good equipment = expensive money talks in this forum, sad to say. some users of this lens did mention before 50mm is a bit tight for group shots, 2 or more ppl onwards, may have to walk further away. why not you go loan this lens for 2 days to test, then decide whether you like it a not. the next prime lens the sigma 30mm f1.4 HSM which is 2x the price of a nikon 50mm f1.4

i agree. i guess since i'm just starting out, there's no rush in getting lenses for everything if not i'll have to work 10 jobs to support this hobby. i think i'll be getting the 50mm 1.4 and be more thrifty the next 2 months. other than that, the kit lens and the 50mm should suffice for now to aid in my learning curve.

once again thanks for all the advice.

[liionel]

i think 30mm/35mm will be better if ure gonna use it for alot of group shots.