lense advice

Tom · Low User Joined: 23 Dec 2006 Posts: 31 Location: uk

i knwo I'm being quite general here, but was thinking of looking into a new lense soon (pun not intended) probably a prime, so was just hoping for a list of things i should avoid and things I would want in a lense ie glass components etc (not really understanding that atm) i keep hearing the nikon 50mm 1.8d is a bargain but it looks like its a lense for film cameras though, bit confused

Meercat · Just Over Average User Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Posts: 100

It is a good lens and will fit onto any Nikon SLR (digital or film). It won't autofocus on the D40 or D40X.

Roo · Forum Master Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Posts: 442

I think the 50 1.8 is always a good lens to have. It's cheap, light, small, fast and very sharp.

Hamish · Forum Veteran Joined: 29 Sep 2006 Posts: 1011

Only problem with the 50 1.8 is that it's a slow focussing lens with subjects approaching the camera head on. Other than that, it's the best value for money lens that Nikon do. Great for portraits.
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rad2themax · Quite High User Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 136

Yer 50 1.8 is awesome Smile

Only think i will say though is i know you at the minute have the nikon 18-55mm kit lense and if it wasn't for my film camera i doubt the 50mm would have got much use. It just isn't really a focal length i use alot, i tend to stick at 18-35ish. When the opportunity does arise to use it though it's a dream to use and i love having the ability to use f1.8. I think i might start only taking the 50mm out for a bit to force me to try different stuff as shooting at the same parks week in week out causes the same kind of photos week in week out.

So yer, i would reccomend it but think about other options first. That could be £80 more towards a 10.5 or you could think about selling your 18-55 and getting a better quality, faster lense in that same range.
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Hamish · Forum Veteran Joined: 29 Sep 2006 Posts: 1011