Advise on Nikon 50mm f1.8

nicholas88 · 15th February 2009

Hi,

I hav a Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 Lens with my D90. Do u guys think i should get a Nikon 50mm f1.8 with it? Pls kindly advise. Thanks.

bruggink · 15th February 2009

This inexpensive lens is one of the sharpest lens produced by Nikon. If you dont shoot in low-light very often, then get this f1.8D. If you do, you may wanna consider the f1.4D version. Anyway both lenses are highly recommended.

Heard there are a shortage of these lenses. Anyone can recommend some places that still have stock?

nicholas88 · 15th February 2009

So r u meaning that my Tamron 17-50 or Nikon 17-55 lens is not as sharp as 50mm f1.8 lens?

bruggink · 15th February 2009

Originally Posted by nicholas88

So r u meaning that my Tamron 17-50 or Nikon 17-55 lens is not as sharp as 50mm f1.8 lens?

Your initial post was to ask for advise on whether to get the 50mm f1.8D and you did not mention anything about owning or buying a 17-55mm. IMO, it's very much worthwhile to get the 50mm lens in consideration of the price u pay for this lens ($200 +/-) and its performance.

In my previous thread, did i mention or portrait the fact that 17-55mm is not as sharp as 50mm f1.8D ? I guess I didnt. 17-55mm is a very good piece of glass and if u have the budget to aquire it (which i think will cost more than $2000+), i'll really like you to do so.

I wont be able to compare the 50mm with your tammy lens as I have no idea of its performance. Hopefully someone may comment on that.

kero89 · 15th February 2009

Originally Posted by nicholas88

So r u meaning that my Tamron 17-50 or Nikon 17-55 lens is not as sharp as 50mm f1.8 lens?

Just one thing you need to consider..

Do you shoot at 50mm most of the time? If yes, 50mm F1.8 is a lens u need to get..

It's resolution and sharpness is as good as your tamron 17-50 (the tamron is one of the recommended zoom) at 50mm F2.8 compared between those 2, judging from the MTF data at photozone.de

Even provide a 1 1/3 stop over your tamron 17-50 at 50mm

It is approx. $185-$200, definitely a steal for a Nikkor.. If u need a 2 stops better lens, maybe AFD 50mm F1.4 is good, abt $550~

xiiaoDEATH · 15th February 2009

anyone knows the price for 50mm f1.8 nowadays ?

Temujin · 15th February 2009

best lens at f2.8 for the price. otherwise the softness at f1.8 can be good for portraits.

bruggink · 15th February 2009

Originally Posted by xiiaoDEATH

anyone knows the price for 50mm f1.8 nowadays ?

It will be $195. An increase of $15 after the Nikon price hike.

xiiaoDEATH · 15th February 2009

wow.. thanks for info bruggink ;D

i gonna buy one of these day. ;D

kero89 · 15th February 2009

Originally Posted by bruggink

It will be $195. An increase of $15 after the Nikon price hike.

my price gathered so far

$190-OP
$195-MS, AP
$200-J3:16

JacePhoto · 15th February 2009

I remembered i got mine from AP for less than SGD 170.

Its a must have lens and its a life saver!

xiiaoDEATH · 15th February 2009

cool.. OP stand for? and where that place.. newbie here ;D

bruggink · 15th February 2009

Originally Posted by xiiaoDEATH

wow.. thanks for info bruggink ;D

i gonna buy one of these day. ;D

Better be fast. I believe the lens will be out of stock very soon.

xiiaoDEATH · 15th February 2009

yeah i know.. thanks for inform ;D

imKevin · 15th February 2009

yeah better be quick.
got mine a week ago.
lovin it...

yeekhai · 15th February 2009

got mine from HN West Mall, 192 after discount

Legoz · 15th February 2009

Originally Posted by yeekhai

got mine from HN West Mall, 192 after discount

Anyone know the updated price for the 1.4 version?

bruggink · 16th February 2009

Originally Posted by Legoz

Anyone know the updated price for the 1.4 version?

50mm f1.4D should be about $550

xxccxx · 16th February 2009

I loved the 50mm f/1.8D for its speed, but unless u taking portraits with it, I think the limited angle of view on APS-C (same angle of view as 75mm on full-frame) leaves much to be desired.

When I was using D80, ended up using 24mm f/2.8D most of the time instead as a walkabout lens.

Now on D700, still found 50mm not wide enough, so sold it in the end to get a 35mm f/2D.

On hind-sight, I should have kept the 50mm and sell now, since price would be better! Macham like stocks and shares liddat!

IMHO, I would save the money and get a 35mm at BnS.

nicholas88 · 16th February 2009

Should I wait for 35mm f1.8 since I alry have the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8? Or just get the 50mm f1.8 to do portraits?
Btw where is OP???

15th February 2009	#1
nicholas88 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 100	Advise on Nikon 50mm f1.8 Hi, I hav a Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 Lens with my D90. Do u guys think i should get a Nikon 50mm f1.8 with it? Pls kindly advise. Thanks.

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bruggink Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 379	Re: Advise on Nikon 50mm f1.8 This inexpensive lens is one of the sharpest lens produced by Nikon. If you dont shoot in low-light very often, then get this f1.8D. If you do, you may wanna consider the f1.4D version. Anyway both lenses are highly recommended. Heard there are a shortage of these lenses. Anyone can recommend some places that still have stock?

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nicholas88 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 100	Re: Advise on Nikon 50mm f1.8 So r u meaning that my Tamron 17-50 or Nikon 17-55 lens is not as sharp as 50mm f1.8 lens?

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xiiaoDEATH Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 326	Re: Advise on Nikon 50mm f1.8 anyone knows the price for 50mm f1.8 nowadays ? __________________ Pioneer Member of Revographers

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Temujin Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 231	Re: Advise on Nikon 50mm f1.8 best lens at f2.8 for the price. otherwise the softness at f1.8 can be good for portraits.

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xiiaoDEATH Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 326	Re: Advise on Nikon 50mm f1.8 wow.. thanks for info bruggink ;D i gonna buy one of these day. ;D __________________ Pioneer Member of Revographers

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JacePhoto Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 2,784	Re: Advise on Nikon 50mm f1.8 I remembered i got mine from AP for less than SGD 170. Its a must have lens and its a life saver! __________________ free2shoot www.1000words.com.sg

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xiiaoDEATH Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 326	Re: Advise on Nikon 50mm f1.8 cool.. OP stand for? and where that place.. newbie here ;D __________________ Pioneer Member of Revographers

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xiiaoDEATH Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 326	Re: Advise on Nikon 50mm f1.8 yeah i know.. thanks for inform ;D __________________ Pioneer Member of Revographers

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imKevin New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 34	Re: Advise on Nikon 50mm f1.8 yeah better be quick. got mine a week ago. lovin it... __________________ Nikon D90 \| Flickr

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yeekhai Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bukit Batok Posts: 85	Re: Advise on Nikon 50mm f1.8 got mine from HN West Mall, 192 after discount

16th February 2009	#19
xxccxx Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 115	Re: Advise on Nikon 50mm f1.8 I loved the 50mm f/1.8D for its speed, but unless u taking portraits with it, I think the limited angle of view on APS-C (same angle of view as 75mm on full-frame) leaves much to be desired. When I was using D80, ended up using 24mm f/2.8D most of the time instead as a walkabout lens. Now on D700, still found 50mm not wide enough, so sold it in the end to get a 35mm f/2D. On hind-sight, I should have kept the 50mm and sell now, since price would be better! Macham like stocks and shares liddat! IMHO, I would save the money and get a 35mm at BnS.

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nicholas88 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 100	Re: Advise on Nikon 50mm f1.8 Should I wait for 35mm f1.8 since I alry have the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8? Or just get the 50mm f1.8 to do portraits? Btw where is OP???