Another 50mm f1.8 Thread

[jordanjez193]

Great photos everyone! I am thinking about getting a 50mm 1.8 for my nikon d60 but the camera does not have a built in focuser (camera cant focus lens by itself relies on lens) Do i fork up the extra $100 and get 1.4 or is 1.6 not sure that comes with a built in focus motor?

[natgaines]

Great photos everyone! I am thinking about getting a 50mm 1.8 for my nikon d60 but the camera does not have a built in focuser (camera cant focus lens by itself relies on lens) Do i fork up the extra $100 and get 1.4 or is 1.6 not sure that comes with a built in focus motor?

Well just my two cents from experience with the D60-when I first purchased the exact lens your referring to I nearly sent it back. It was sooo frustrating having to manual focus everything. I hadn't been shooting long, the D60 is my first camera and I'd only have about 4 months of any sort of practice. It was tiring, difficult and had a big learning curve. HOWEVER, after having it for two months I LOVE the lens. Love it. Did I mention that I love it? I'm still learning of course but depending on what you want to shoot it's a great lens-and for a hundred bucks, it’s worth it. Eventually, if you love Nikon (which I'm sure you do and will continue to) and you ever decide to upgrade, you won't have to worry about your little motoring problem. So. .02......there.

[schrackman]

Just another Washington horse. Shot at f/2.8.

Ray

[schrackman]

Oh, this is odd. I just noticed after posting the above image that I can actually see my reflection in the horse's eye and the flash going off on my 550ex.

Ray

[Old Timer]

Oh, this is odd. I just noticed after posting the above image that I can actually see my reflection in the horse's eye and the flash going off on my 550ex.

Ray

We have a self portrait thread going somewhere her on Viewfinder. This one is definitely a candidate for it.

[Loupey]

Took a while to find this thread.

Here's one from yesterday. Shot with the Canon $80 version.

[Old Timer]

Every time I see an image like this I wonder why I let that little cheat lens spend so much time in the bottom of the camera bag and not attached to a body ready for action. Nice one Loupey.

[Loupey]

Thanks, OT.

While raking, my daughter found some acorns so I attached a 12mm extension tube behind the same 50mm f/1.8 and took this.

Does it still count if I use a tube?

[Old Timer]

Thanks, OT.

While raking, my daughter found some acorns so I attached a 12mm extension tube behind the same 50mm f/1.8 and took this.

Does it still count if I use a tube?

It counts and is still another reason we should all carry one at all times.

[Loupey]

My daughter and I went for some hot chocolate and coffee last night while waiting to pick up my son at the fitness center. I happened to have my 50mm mounted (no, really!) so I took a quick grab shot - bad ambient lighting and all.

Uncropped and shot wide open.

[drg]

Saw this one of the dog in the leaves in the gallery first! Very good shot. Did you have to bury the pup or did it graciously help you out on its own by sitting in deep leaves?

A great fall choice.

[Frog]

Here is Rockwell's review of the new 50mm f/1.4 afs G,(note the G). It is Nikon's new 50 that will autofocus with the D40, D40x, and D60.
Here is his review of the 50mm ais D which has been around for a bunch of years because it is a great prime lens and cheap as lenses go. It will NOT auto-focus on the D60.
However its price is coming down because of the new 50mm and can now be had for 350 give or take. The new G rated lens is going to cost around 480 to 500. You'll have to decide if the auto-focus is worth the extra. I guess they don't plan to make a 1.8 afs.
I'm thinking of switchin even though the 50 I have does auto-focus with my D80

[readingr]

Finally got round to buyin a 50mm F1.8 and here is the first test shot ans as always it's Meggie.

Roger R.

[Old Timer]

Finally got round to buyin a 50mm F1.8 and here is the first test shot ans as always it's Meggie.

Roger R.

Looks like you and the 50mm are going to have a great time together. Nice first effort with it.

[readingr]

Thanks OT,

My 50mm F1.4 was hardly ever off the film camera and its good to get back to it. The sharpness of this thing is incredible for the price.

Roger R.

[jetrim]

Yep, I love the 50 /1.4!

[Rivman]

First attempt with a new 50mmf/1.8II - awesome lens, and cheap, everybody should have one !

[adina]

is the name of the game...

I should be editing a wedding....

[Rivman]

. . . nice B&W Tulip adina - I think we all play that game, every now 'n then. :thumbsup:

[Old Timer]

is the name of the game...

I should be editing a wedding....

Time much better spent perfecting this beautiful image.

[Shebang]

Yep, I love the 50 /1.4!

You did THAT with a 50? Nice.

[tayl0124]

Lens has pretty much been on camera since I got it. so here is one of my favorite snapshots from a couple of days ago.

[starriderrick]

Can I play? 50mm 1.4D A crop @ 100% res.

Rick

[susaan]

Thanks for persuading me to get one
(My bro only has the 18-55 kit for his 40D - and boy,is he begging to borrow mine..)

[Axle]

Some of my more recent 50 1.8 work (Nikon D300)