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I have the 35mm f1.8 is it worth getting a 50mm f1.8 for indoor and a walk about lens or should I just save the money for another lens in the future.

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I am in the process of buying a 35mm 1.8. When I had the 50mm 1.8 I found it a bit close for indoor work.
 
BarryG said:
I am in the process of buying a 35mm 1.8. When I had the 50mm 1.8 I found it a bit close for indoor work.
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I agree, I found the 50mm a little awkward, as you'd have to stand back quite a bit to get a full person in shot, which can be hard if you're not in a studio setting.

If you already have a 35mm f/1.8, I don't see the point in getting a 50mm one too.
 
^ Yup, just take one step closer with the 35mm.

When you say walk about lens, where are you walking about too and what are you taking pictures of?

I would go for something wide looking at whats in your bag already.

Tokina 11-16? Sigma 10-20 maybe?
 
Thank you all for the replies.

I might just wait for a while before I buy one.

Since I have bought the camera I just seem to be spending money..... hopefully I can learn to use it properly before spending anymore money.
 
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I had both, and although I found the 35mm was more handy on a cropped body, I found the cheap and cheerful 50mm f1.8 far sharper. In the end I just got used to the 50mm too much and sold the 35mm.

The advantage of the 50mm is it's very cheap, and very quick/easy to move on if you don't like it that much.
 
Thanks. Yep will leave it for a while see how it goes. May be once the kids have grown up a bit I will get one.
 
I have bot the 35mm and the 50mm 1.8. I much prefer the 50 over the 35. In my opinion the 50 focuses faster than the 35 and looks a tad sharper. I'll evaluate in a few months wether I actually need the 35 and will probably end up selling it
 
Thanks. The 85mm is way over my budget. Will see in a few months or if a good cheap 50mm s/h one comes in the classified might get it and give it a go.
 
Charlatan said:
Doesn't have to be nikon branded, if you dont mind no AF. I bought one this week that was £180.
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Thanks. Since I bought the camera I have already spent about 1k and have hardly used it hence the reason not wanting to spend a lot.
 
I bought a 50mm 1.8 off here as soon as I joined. I am learning but used the same lens all weekend at a christening in Ireland. I really have some fab shots admittedly by accident in some cases. Read loads of advice on here and glad I did.
 
The 50mm 1.8 really is an amazing lens -no doubt.

And for under £100? Amazing.

Jamin100 - let me know if you really are selling, I want one like, now.
 
A 50mm, as said by others, is a must. But you may find it restrictive for indoor use... that said, it all depends on its application... get one and enjoy it, they're great!
 
I don't have a 50mm prime myself either, 35/1.4 and 85/1.8 instead.. don't really feel a need for 50mm tbh. 85mm is a great focal length both on crop and full frame.
 
I don't think I have used my 50mm half enough, but I do find myself steping back quite a lot of any subject, think a 10-20 is on the cards.
 
I used to use my 50mm 95% of the time but then I got a 30mm and rarely use the 50mm now. Save your money for something different.
 
I have the 50mm 1.8 and do find it a little close so am tempted to get a 35mm myself. I feel I'd get more daily use out if it. Is there much difference in sharpness?
 
rampanthamster said:
save up a bit more and get an 85mm 1.8 instead. I already have a 35 1.8 which is ace for indoor, family stuff etc. I The 85mm af on the forums for £150 and love it. I posted some street candid shots here:

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=3504233

There's no way i'd have been able to do those with a 35 or even a 50 i reckon!
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I had the 85mm for about 2 days on my d90 but sent it back. It's a whole new planet of sharpness, image quality and quality build, but I found it too long. I never thought about using it for street candids - I'm kicking myself now after seeing those shots of yours!
 
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Apologies for the post above - was not aware of the rules, but I am now.
 
I had the same urge to buy 50mm f1.8 even though I had 35mm f1.8 but then I thought there's nothing 50mm can do which 35mm f1.8 can't.
 
pm79 said:
I had the same urge to buy 50mm f1.8 even though I had 35mm f1.8 but then I thought there's nothing 50mm can do which 35mm f1.8 can't.
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Thanks. Just going to wait a few months and see if I still want one. Need to pay a few bills and insurance in the next two months.
 
I also own the 50 1.8 and its such a cheap lens to pick up I would say pick it up. It can be a little close and some people will like that and some wont. I love working with this lens, nice and close portraits indoors. But if you are wanting to fit alot more of the person in the fram then its not for you I guess (depending on the size of your house, lol). Its a great lens though :)

Graham
 
I could not live without my 50 but I understand you have bills to pay..
 
I have the 50 f1.8. Love it but have mega trouble focusing it
 
Is there much difference in sharpness between the 35mm and the 50mm?
 
Update, got a small rebate from Mr HMRC so have bought a 50mm f1.8 from gusm41.

Will let you know how it goes.

Thank you:thumbs:
 
Smeghead said:
I agree, I found the 50mm a little awkward, as you'd have to stand back quite a bit to get a full person in shot, which can be hard if you're not in a studio setting.

If you already have a 35mm f/1.8, I don't see the point in getting a 50mm one too.
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I'm surprised by some of the advice on here, especially people saying you can make a 50mm redundant just by stepping closer with a 35mm! There are a lot of implications that you're not mentioning. I'd never shoot portraits with a 35mm unless I was going for a particular look - for everyday people shots, anything sub-50mm (on an FX camera at least) is going to start looking pretty unflattering for most subjects.

Below is a useful comparison chart showing what different focal lengths do to the human face when they are framed the same - you'll notice there is a marked difference in nose/eyes/etc proportions between 35mm and 50mm:

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The 50mm 1.8 is one of my most used lenses, it is fantastic in low light and for the price I think any Nikon user would be crazy not to have one in their bag!
 
Thanks Harry for your comments. For £70 I think it is okay.

Since I have bought the camera I have spent so much money and I need to stop somewhere.

Any suggestions on which cheap case/pouch to get for it?
 
Glad you found the chart useful - not my work by the way, but I saved it a while ago as I also found it a great visual aid for showing the proportional differences between lenses in portraiture!
 
My 50mm 1.8 is most of the time on my camera indoors. Small, cheap and incredibly sharp. You can't go wrong.

Harry: This chart is spot on. Thanks
 
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