New Nifty Fifty

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So my new lens arrived today and I couldn't way to get out and test it a little, even if it was just my back yard. I'm pretty impressed so far It's going to take some practice to get used to it though.

lazza14

It's a great lens, you will get great bokeh effects

Did you get the 1.8 , or 1.4 ?

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lazza14 wrote: »

It's a great lens, you will get great bokeh effects

Did you get the 1.8 , or 1.4 ?

Yea it's cool, and very light too.

I opted for the 1.8 for now as it's a lot cheaper and I can always upgard if I like it that much (and use it a lot), which I think I will.

lazza14

To be honest, the 1.8 for the price is far better value, the 1.4 is almost 3x as expensive but no way 3 times as good quality - at least the Canon models

jackjustjumped

1.8G? I love it, gorgeous quality.

run_Forrest_run

everyone loves the nifty fifty, I still prefer it over my daily lens (which is 5 times the price).

AnimalRights

lazza14 wrote: »

To be honest, the 1.8 for the price is far better value, the 1.4 is almost 3x as expensive but no way 3 times as good quality - at least the Canon models

The 1.8 is fantastic value but you cannot compare it to the 1.4 the way you have.... 1.4 let's in more light and is built far far better.
The bokeh is also smoother.

MarkN

Had a Canon 50mm 1.8 and now have the Sigma 50mm 1.4 - there is quite a difference.

AnimalRights

MarkN wrote: »

Had a Canon 50mm 1.8 and now have the Sigma 50mm 1.4 - there is quite a difference.

ofc there is....how can you compare 2 totally different priced lens?
And you were lucky with ur copy of your sigma, most sigmas need to be calibrated.

MarkN

AnimalRights wrote: »

ofc there is....how can you compare 2 totally different priced lens?
And you were lucky with ur copy of your sigma, most sigmas need to be calibrated.

You may not have noticed, I was backing up your point. Calm down.

AnCatDubh

Nash Thoughtless Lumberman wrote: »

I can always upgard if I like it that much

Nope, you can't. But you can replace it with the 1.4 if you like.

Had (still have) a 1.7, and I still went for a 1.4 when funds permitted.

You can never have too many 50mm lenses. Each has its own 'personality' or at least attributes that you will warm to for differing reasons.

It may be my screen (uncalibrated) but your test shots look a tad underexposed. What were you shooting ? Av/Tv/Manual? If some of the programmed modes, then maybe try it on manual or with Ev compensation enabled (on the programmed modes) to see the result..... Or, it might be just my uncalibrated screen.

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AnCatDubh wrote: »

Nope, you can't. But you can replace it with the 1.4 if you like.

Had (still have) a 1.7, and I still went for a 1.4 when funds permitted.

You can never have too many 50mm lenses. Each has its own 'personality' or at least attributes that you will warm to for differing reasons.

It may be my screen (uncalibrated) but your test shots look a tad underexposed. What were you shooting ? Av/Tv/Manual? If some of the programmed modes, then maybe try it on manual or with Ev compensation enabled (on the programmed modes) to see the result..... Or, it might be just my uncalibrated screen.

I can't upgarde? I don't quite understand that. Purchasing a better quality lens is an upgrade.

I wasn't posting the pictures for C&C but thanks for your input. The pictures have turned out exactly how I have intended.