Just Ordered the Nift 50mm f/1.8

OK, so, I did it myself. The torture is over. Ordered the 50 1.4, the 85 1.8, and the 100mm Macro.

Now, it's time to sell the 50mm macro. Though, I will have to check what the current used prices are for a prime specimen. I kept that thing in mint condition...and, now, looking for some money to help pay for this other stuff.

There...happy now!!! Hehehe.

*slaps the staples button on desk*
"THAT WAS EASY!"

yeah, and I should be expecting a nice sized rebate...once everything is tested, used, and forms mailed. Double on all three lenses, and the camera, as well. So, I basically get two lenses for free. Not a bad situation, if you ask me.

now...if only i could get a rebate off the 30mm 1.4 sigma...

Nope...but I did notice that Tamron has a nice little rebate scheme in effect...

http://www.canogacamer​a.com …mronRebate_4x6_​Sep_06.pdf

But, that's not gonna help you, at this time...bummer.

I've got both the 50mm f/1.8 MK1, and a EF 35mm f/2 lens. Both are EXCELLENT and cost around 150 each used. THe Sigma 30mm f/1.4 is a super nice lens, great build, a bit soft wide open, but its super nice stopped down a touch. Only problem is cost... like 400 bucks! For 1/3 - 1/2 the price you can land yourself the 35mm f/2. It doesn't have USM, doesnt have the build quality, and its a touch slower, but its cheap - sharp - and fast enough!

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nickybegood1998 wrote in post #2147087
rhinotherunt....I just did the same thing Wednesday night. I paid for 2 day shipping from B&H but they won't be here until Monday! I guess we are all on the same wavelengh.

Karman

Cool! I am cheap so I got the cheapest shipping! LOL! So, I may get them at the end of this comming week or the begining of the next week. Looking forward to seeing some ducks with your new lenses!

steved110 wrote in post #2147092
The 50 is a nice portrait lens, but a bit long for general use on a crop camera. But is is a great prime lens, and a fantastic entrance into the world of primes.

One thing I'm not sure of - the 'nifty' is the 50 1.4 and the thrifty is the 1.8 - right?

Lets see...
Thrifty 50 1.8
Nifty 50 1.4
Magnificent 50 1.2
:p

if a 1.0 comes out, can we designate it as 'super magnifique'???

inthedeck wrote in post #2147412
OK, so, I did it myself. The torture is over. Ordered the 50 1.4, the 85 1.8, and the 100mm Macro.

Nice! That 100 Macro looks impressive!

unix04 wrote in post #2147442
*slaps the staples button on desk*
"THAT WAS EASY!"

Really? (Rhinotherunt scratches head and wonders why he does not have easy button)

unix04 wrote in post #2147451
now...if only i could get a rebate off the 30mm 1.4 sigma...

Now that would be sweet. Mine is a true jem!

sirsloop wrote in post #2148551
I've got both the 50mm f/1.8 MK1, and a EF 35mm f/2 lens. Both are EXCELLENT and cost around 150 each used. THe Sigma 30mm f/1.4 is a super nice lens, great build, a bit soft wide open, but its super nice stopped down a touch. Only problem is cost... like 400 bucks! For 1/3 - 1/2 the price you can land yourself the 35mm f/2. It doesn't have USM, doesnt have the build quality, and its a touch slower, but its cheap - sharp - and fast enough!

My copy is insanely sharp.

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unix04 wrote in post #2149674
if a 1.0 comes out, can we designate it as 'super magnifique'???

LOL! There is actually a 50 1.0... It was extremely expensive and did not produce images up to expectations. It was a super magifique let down... or so I have read...

Here's a link to one of the pictures taken with the 5D...hope you like it...

http://www.photography​-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=230261

Just a tickle of a full frame image. The flower in that shot is about the size of a quarter, or a little bit bigger...a silver dollar, perhaps.

The 50mm 1.8II is a gateway drug to other primes. I've already moved to the 50mm 1.4 and next month I'll likely be ordering the 135mm 2.0 before my son starts indoor soccer. I used the Thrifty Fifty all last basketball season and it served well. I think you'll enjoy it!

Chris

One photo from the Thrifty 50 1.8

Stopped down to f5.6 1/125. Extremely sharp and a real bargain

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Uh ohh....and I have an addictive personality.

I can't wait until this week when my 50mm f/1.8 comes. It took me a while to understand what made a lens good and what it meant to have a 'fast' lens but once I did it opened up a world or creativity. I know my lens collection will ultimately be a well thought out combination of zooms and primes with this little beauty as the first prime. I suppose that is somehow poetic.

man...the local samy's is having a no tax sale...
it's like buying online, but it's 10 minutes away from home and prices compare to online prices! i dont really need more lenses, but man...this doesnt come often...