nghi_hoang Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 A while back I asked for help with spending $1000.00 (<a href="http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00KZ4o">link</a>). I named the 50mm f/1.4 AFD, but decided to compromise to save $200 and bought a used 50mm f/1.8 AF (non-D) for $70 in excellent condition. It's made in Japan and very light, something I am not used to, but is quite refreshing. I have been walking around with the lens attached to my D200. It is incredibly sharp (although no objective test) and contrasty. The pictures really seem to "pop." Samples below. I am quite happy with it. I don't know what I am missing with not having the 50mm f/1.4 AFD, but ignorance is bliss, for now at least.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwcombs Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Go into that Smith and Hawkins store and you can spend the remaining $930 pretty fast. The 50mm f/1.8 is a little gem, isn't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walterh Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 If I would have only one 50mm lens it would be this 50mmAF F1.8. It is not my only 50mm lens and I will soon get the 1.4 version ^^. Try and work on immunity against NAS. (Don't know NAS ? - soon you will :-P ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_goyan Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Marin's Smith and Hawkins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nghi_hoang Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 Terry, Palo Alto's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptkeam Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Yep!! 50mm f/1.8 (nonD) I've got one & LOVE it. The D may be of some help w/ flash photography, but otherwise it's not a big deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_k6 Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 what is NAS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eajames Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 It's a particular type of GAS ...or gear acquisition syndrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_goyan Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Looks like the mall in Corte Madera. Equally shee-shee! I see I need one of those 50mm f/ 1.8 type lenses. I feel the need for speed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooks_lester Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 I got mine for $35 from some dude on craigslist. It has nice bokeh wide open and is razor sharp at f/5.6. Lovin' every minute of it. It's a generalist on my FM2n and N80 bodies and a short portrait lens on my D50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nghi_hoang Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 Brooks, I thought I had a good deal! Darn! :) By the way, NAS is a dangerous thing, but so far, I have not acquired it. I hope I won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nghi_hoang Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 A long time ago, I wanted to get the 50mm f/1.8 AFD to reverse it on my 105mm Micro Nikkor. At the time, I didn't think I would use a normal lens very much since my zoom covers the focal length. I'm starting to wonder if I want more prime lens. I have a reversing ring coming from China and can't wait to see what this 50mm will perform reversed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefDevos Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 I've always been very happy with my 50 mm 1.8 ... till I got ZAS-infected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffrey_barnes Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 What is a reversing ring? I think I need one of those! I don't know what it is, but I am pretty sure I need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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