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Advice on the Best 50mm f1.8 Prime Lens

  • 14-03-2014 12:49AM
    #1
    IrlMonk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 429 ✭✭


    Hi,
    I was just wondering what users preferences are for the above type of lens?
    Searching through the amount of lenses available on ebay can be daunting!
    I also read that some lens can retract too close to the sensors (touching) on an SLR?
    Should i take this into consideration or is it just certain lenses that i should avoid?
    Thanks


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  • #2
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,596 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    IrlMonk wrote: »
    Hi,
    I was just wondering what users preferences are for the above type of lens?
    Searching through the amount of lenses available on ebay can be daunting!
    I also read that some lens can retract too close to the sensors (touching) on an SLR?
    Should i take this into consideration or is it just certain lenses that i should avoid?
    Thanks

    What camera system are you using? Canon's own EF 50mm f/1.8 II probably the best for that system and dirt cheap. Nikon have a great 35mm if you're on a crop (which would make more sense than a 50mm).


  • #3
    IrlMonk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 429 ✭✭IrlMonk


    I ended up getting a zenitar 1.7 50mm prime.
    The adapter just arrived today so I can mount it onto my Nex-5n
    Chuffed so far :-)


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