ElleG83 Member  149 posts Likes: 2 Joined Mar 2005 Location: San Marcos, TX More info | Mar 14, 2005 21:33 | #1 i've been looking for a new lens. both of my lenses only go down to 4.0 and i would like to go a little lower and get some shots with a shallower dof. this lens just seems so cheap to me and i was wondering if anyone knows if it is a decent lens or not? thanks! Canon EOS 20D
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JK Senior Member  394 posts Joined Oct 2004 Location: Perth, Australia More info | Mar 14, 2005 21:36 | #2 Yup, the 50mm 1.8 will serve you well. It's fast, sharp and won't break the bank. "You don't take a photograph, you make it." - Ansel Adams
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Nightcrawler Senior Member  685 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jun 2004 Location: Omaha, NE More info | Mar 14, 2005 21:37 | #3 |
JK Senior Member 394 posts Joined Oct 2004 Location: Perth, Australia More info | Uh, I almost forgot the obligatory links: "You don't take a photograph, you make it." - Ansel Adams
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Mar 14, 2005 21:41 | #5 thanks y'all! very helpful! Canon EOS 20D
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Andy_T Compensating for his small ... sensor 9,860 posts Likes: 5 Joined Jan 2003 Location: Hannover Germany More info | Mar 15, 2005 06:45 | #6 And here is a link to a comparison some cameras, some lenses,
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SteveParr should have taken his own advice  6,593 posts Likes: 2 Joined Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, CA More info |  Permanent banI purchased the 50mm f/1.8 last week, and I'm quite happy with it... Steve
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Pelao Member 154 posts Joined Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada More info | I can also recommend this lens. A great bargain, certainly, but also very effective. 5D, 20D, D Rebel
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Andy_T Compensating for his small ... sensor 9,860 posts Likes: 5 Joined Jan 2003 Location: Hannover Germany More info | Mar 15, 2005 07:51 | #9 If you are ready to spend more, then the Tamron 28-75/2.8 XR DI for 330 $ would make a great upgrade of your Canon 35-80! some cameras, some lenses,
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DSMITH131 Senior Member  850 posts Joined Jan 2005 Location: Lexington NC More info | Mar 15, 2005 08:14 | #10 yep 50 1.8 ( anybody seen that ups truck cant wait no longer ) this board is sending me to the pooooooooooor house Daniel W. Smith Photography
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stoneylonesome Barn Stormer  10,460 posts Likes: 3 Joined Aug 2003 Location: Connecticut, USA More info | Yup I got it and all I can say is you can't get any better bang for the buck than this lens. makes a fantastic portrait lens. what with the 1.6x factor you've got a 90mm equilv. portrait lens. the name is Winston but they call me Sandy
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Andy_T Compensating for his small ... sensor 9,860 posts Likes: 5 Joined Jan 2003 Location: Hannover Germany More info | Mar 16, 2005 03:07 | #12 Stoney, some cameras, some lenses,
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MaureenSouza Ms. MODERATOR Something Spectacular!  More info | I bought the 50/1.4 just because I do wedding portraits and I wanted a little better bokuh background. But my hubby got the 1.8 so they are both great lenses. You won't be disappointed...but B&H sells the 1.4 for $310, not $350 Life is hard...but I just take it one photograph at a time.
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stoneylonesome Barn Stormer 10,460 posts Likes: 3 Joined Aug 2003 Location: Connecticut, USA More info | Andythaler wrote: Stoney, I'm afraid I have to disappoint you. It's only 80 mm equivalent. Still a great portrait lens  Best regards, Andy you are so right! darn new math! the name is Winston but they call me Sandy
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HKFEVER Goldmember  More info | 85mm is good for portraits. 80mm is very close to 85mm anyway.
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