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Hi,
with my new (second hand) d90 I am seriously thinking about a new prime lens, I also though I could get away with a cheaper one as I not longer need a af-s for autofocus but i can get away with a af (please tell me if I am wrong). Now the first lens i am considering is a 50mm f/1.4, but:
I already have a 35mm f/1.8 af-s (at the time i had bought this over the 1.4 for a money thing) which I love, however would it be a waste to buy the 1.4 as well? Also I though a 35mm was more appropriate focal length for a cropped sensor camera.
The other option would be a 28mm f2.8,or 35mm f2, but since i already have a f1.8 I do not see the point at getting another lens with a smaller aperture than 1.8. Here's though it's where I could be totally wrong. I mainly shoot or try to shoots candid and do some street photography. Any advise is very welcome as I am not really an expert. Thank you very much
 
well, you just need to decide what focal lenth you need most? smaller than 35mm (you already have) or bigger? and do you really need f/1.8 all time. You could get maybe something like tamron 17-50mm f2.8 which is nice lens (you just need to buy from shop and try it in there to get sharp copy.also they come with 6 years warranty now too)
 
yeah I though about it, but always hear mixed opinion about tamron or sigma, I have a 18/105mm but obviously doesnt get to 2.8, and i couldnt possibly afford a nikon 25/70 2.8. Thinking about a zoom but i also really like primes
 
we all love primes :) but we need to have fast all in one lens for walkabouts.
 
asaspasas6 said:
we all love primes :) but we need to have fast all in one lens for walkabouts.
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yes i agree, i was just not thinking about the all in one, i was more thinking that fast lens is everything for walkabout, sometimes theres not need to zoom in/out :)
 
I have the Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D.

Perfect, sharp lens, well built and pretty much stays glued to my camera. Really love it though I use FX so its a bit of a wider lens than it would be on yours.
 
Claudio17177 said:
yes i agree, i was just not thinking about the all in one, i was more thinking that fast lens is everything for walkabout, sometimes theres not need to zoom in/out :)
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so it's: 85mm 1.8 or 50mm 1.4 then :)
 
it sounds good guys, the debate seems to going for 50mm 1.4 vs 85mm 1.8, I will have to try both and see what i think, I suppose 85mm is not suitable for indoor shoots but good for outside while 50mm is kind of suitable for indoor + walkabouts
 
Claudio17177 said:
it sounds good guys, the debate seems to going for 50mm 1.4 vs 85mm 1.8, I will have to try both and see what i think, I suppose 85mm is not suitable for indoor shoots but good for outside while 50mm is kind of suitable for indoor + walkabouts
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you already have 35mm which is perfect for indoors and outdoors, so can say jump for 85mm in your case :thumbs:
 
Find a deal on the 85 1.8 and then get the 50 1.8 also! The 50 1.8 is practically free (about 70) on the used market and a nice lens to have. I have both the 35 and 50 and switch between them.

Thanks,
Rick
 
casts_by_fly said:
Find a deal on the 85 1.8 and then get the 50 1.8 also! The 50 1.8 is practically free (about 70) on the used market and a nice lens to have. I have both the 35 and 50 and switch between them.

Thanks,
Rick
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so you ll recommend not to spend more money for a 50mm 1.4 but to go for a cheaper 1.8 50mm as well as the 85mm?
 
If you already have the 35mm I would not bother going with the 50mm, that extra 15mm will make very little difference. I would go for the 85mm f1.8, cracking lens, pin sharp and a great portrait lens or maybe even go to 105mm macro? bit more expensive but gives you another option for shooting tiny little things.

Andy
 
Andysnap said:
If you already have the 35mm I would not bother going with the 50mm, that extra 15mm will make very little difference. I would go for the 85mm f1.8, cracking lens, pin sharp and a great portrait lens or maybe even go to 105mm macro? bit more expensive but gives you another option for shooting tiny little things.

Andy
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Thanks Andy, I agree with you,I was already orientated for the 85mm, if i was to get a 50mm i would go for the 1.4 and a shallow dof
 
Hi Claudio,

I have the same pair of primes with the D7000. I recently treated myself to a 17-55 f/2.8 and had planned selling the 35mm to part-fund it but I'm too attached to it now!

I'm also tempted by the 85mm f/1.8 as I had part-exchanged a 24-85mm for the 17-55mm and sometimes it's nice to have the added reach, plus the chance to throw backgrounds nicely out of focus with the f/1.8 (the zoom only had f/4 at the long end so not as handy).

Let me know if you get it and how it works out for you and I might join you in buying one. Check out MPB if you're thinking of second hand - great prices and excellent service (and Matt posts on here too).

Also might be worth thinking about hiring the 85mm f/1.4 from LensesForHire.co.uk - they cost a fortune to buy but apparently one of (if not the) best portrait lenses Nikon do...
 
I have the 85/1.4D and 85/1.8D, the 85/1.8 is a superb lens, it is smaller and lighter than the 85/1.4, and to be honest you would be hard pushed to see the difference in images.

The 85/1.4 will resolve finer detail than the 85/1.8, but you have to look hard to see it, the real difference is the smoothness of the out of focus areas with the 85/1.4.

I have both to choose from, I have no qualms about taking the 85/1.8 with me, especially if I am restricted for space in the bag, or want to keep the weight down.
 
michaelg said:
Hi Claudio,

I have the same pair of primes with the D7000. I recently treated myself to a 17-55 f/2.8 and had planned selling the 35mm to part-fund it but I'm too attached to it now!

I'm also tempted by the 85mm f/1.8 as I had part-exchanged a 24-85mm for the 17-55mm and sometimes it's nice to have the added reach, plus the chance to throw backgrounds nicely out of focus with the f/1.8 (the zoom only had f/4 at the long end so not as handy).

Let me know if you get it and how it works out for you and I might join you in buying one. Check out MPB if you're thinking of second hand - great prices and excellent service (and Matt posts on here too).

Also might be worth thinking about hiring the 85mm f/1.4 from LensesForHire.co.uk - they cost a fortune to buy but apparently one of (if not the) best portrait lenses Nikon do...
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Hi Michael,

found the 85mm 1.8 on mpb for £249, I just feeling like i should justify buying it, cause for the last year I have been taking a lot of photos only when i travel, and yes I travel a fair bit but not that much. Ideally I would consider the 1.4 as i am addicted to oof background but reading all these review made me realised that the 1.8 is less chunky. I guess I need to make a point to get out and about and take more photos in my own surrounding, all the rest for not taking enough photos are just lazy excuses, should set a challenge like 1 photo a day etc, but i will def let you know if i get it thanks
 
Hi,

Get as low f# lens as you can... mm wise, go for something you would shoot at.

You have the 35mm, so 85mm might be good. If you go for a macro lens, something around the 100mm (90 or 150mm) might give you an idea. Alternatively look at going wider, so tokina 11-16 for example.


Really depends on what you'd like to shoot and how much money you have spare...


If you have a kit lens that does the mm, try taking a few shots using it to see what you'd be getting frame/view wise...

Otherwise all I can suggest is hold off n save and try to get to a meet with other people with lenses that you can borrow or at least see the results off. That should give you more of idea what you'd use/want... :)

Pics in links in the sig if you are thinking of any of those lenses...
 
ecniv said:
Hi,

Get as low f# lens as you can... mm wise, go for something you would shoot at.

You have the 35mm, so 85mm might be good. If you go for a macro lens, something around the 100mm (90 or 150mm) might give you an idea. Alternatively look at going wider, so tokina 11-16 for example.


Really depends on what you'd like to shoot and how much money you have spare...


If you have a kit lens that does the mm, try taking a few shots using it to see what you'd be getting frame/view wise...

Otherwise all I can suggest is hold off n save and try to get to a meet with other people with lenses that you can borrow or at least see the results off. That should give you more of idea what you'd use/want... :)

Pics in links in the sig if you are thinking of any of those lenses...
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a wide angle is also in my long list of glass, never tried tokina are they any good? however for now I decided to be more sensible and prioritise what i need, so I am actually desperate for a tripod and i am gonna get one on red snapper. This will keep me temporarely occupied:D, and I ll be back in the near future with hopefully some new glass
 
Claudio17177 said:
a wide angle is also in my long list of glass, never tried tokina are they any good? however for now I decided to be more sensible and prioritise what i need, so I am actually desperate for a tripod and i am gonna get one on red snapper. This will keep me temporarely occupied:D, and I ll be back in the near future with hopefully some new glass
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Just to answer your question, the Tokina 11-16 is an utterly wonderful lens. A real gem.
 
for a walkabout/ street lens, i use 24mm ai-s manual lens.
it's a wonder of lens construction.
 
Andysnap said:
If you already have the 35mm I would not bother going with the 50mm, that extra 15mm will make very little difference. I would go for the 85mm f1.8, cracking lens, pin sharp and a great portrait lens or maybe even go to 105mm macro? bit more expensive but gives you another option for shooting tiny little things.

Andy
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I disagree. I thought that too at first, but shooting both now there is a difference. Cropping the 35 to 50 isn't the same to my eye and i don't like to get as close with the 35 as you need to fill the frame.

I woud take the 50 and 85 1.8 pair over a single faster lens.

Rick
 
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