I have a 40mm and 50mm 1.8 (old plastic fantastic) I shoot crop. What is a good lens for shallow depth of field. Cheaper is better too.
Jan 04, 2016 09:44 | #1 I have a 40mm and 50mm 1.8 (old plastic fantastic) I shoot crop. What is a good lens for shallow depth of field. Cheaper is better too. _______________
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gonzogolf dumb remark memorialized More info | Jan 04, 2016 09:49 | #2 What are you shooting that you want shallow DOF?
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Jan 04, 2016 09:59 | #3 rokinon 85 1.4, canon 85 1.8, canon 100 f2 Sony A7siii/A7iv/ZV-1 - FE 24/1.4 - SY 24/2.8 - FE 35/2.8 - FE 50/1.8 - FE 85/1.8 - F 600/5.6 - CZ 100-300 - Tamron 17-28/2.8 - 28-75/2.8 - 28-200 RXD
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Jan 04, 2016 10:00 | #4 Baby due in april. _______________
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Looks like a good lens. _______________
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gonzogolf dumb remark memorialized More info | Jan 04, 2016 10:11 | #7 It's hard to beat for the money. The rokinon are also a bargain but lack of autofocus is not an option for me.
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Jan 04, 2016 10:12 | #8 Which has better build and sharpness _______________
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Boone13 Senior Member 387 posts Likes: 13 Joined Dec 2013 Location: Columbus, OH More info | Jan 04, 2016 10:12 | #9 I too am a fan of the 85 f1.8 however it's a bit long on a crop, especially indoors. I'm assuming the 40 is f2.8 pancake and you have the f1.8 50, what exactly are you looking to achieve that those two lenses don't? Some moments are too amazing to be ruined with words.
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Jan 04, 2016 10:16 | #10 2.8 isn't that fast really. _______________
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Jan 04, 2016 10:17 | #11 And my 50mm has the older focus mechanism. I have to admit, I have a really good copy of the old plastic fantastic. Maybe I have some gas too. _______________
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Boone13 Senior Member 387 posts Likes: 13 Joined Dec 2013 Location: Columbus, OH More info | Jan 04, 2016 10:25 | #12 If you have the space for the 85, go for it. For me it's quite tight for indoor use on my crop bodies. Considered the new STM nifty fifty? Some moments are too amazing to be ruined with words.
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I have considered it. Just on the fence. _______________
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Bassat "I am still in my underwear." 8,075 posts Likes: 2742 Joined Oct 2015 More info Post edited over 7 years ago by Bassat. | Jan 04, 2016 10:57 | #14  Permanent banTake a really good look at the 28 1.8 & 35 IS. Either/both will serve you well on your 60D/T3i. The 35 IS is excellent across the frame at any aperture. The 28 is as good at f/2 and beyond, in the center of the frame, as the 35 is at f/2. About the 28 1.8: The periphery never sharpens up. When shooting wide open, the periphery is generally background you want blurred anyway. Basically, both will give you center-frame sharpness with big apertures. The edges/corners of the 35 IS will improve on stopping down, on the 28, not so much (really, not at all!).  Image hosted by forum (767990) © Bassat [SHARE LINK] THIS IS A LOW QUALITY PREVIEW. Please log in to see the good quality stuff.
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dodgyexposure Goldmember More info | Jan 04, 2016 17:09 | #15 35 f2 IS. Sharp wide open, good to the corners, fast and accurate AF, nice OOF blur, effective IS - just a very nice little lens. Cheers, Damien
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