I usually take sports pictures with a 300mm 2.8 and was thinking about getting a 50mm 1.8 for some volleyball, but I was wondering can this lens be used for any other type of photography besides sports? I know the price is cheap, but I would hate to buy a lens to be used only for VB.
2007-09-25 08:09:38 · 6 answers · asked by dggodinez 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
I have the 50mm f1.8 too and I found it to be very useful especially for the price. Not only I was being able to freeze action shots effectively, sometimes I would also shoot indoor - at night - without flash and using ambient lighting only with this lens. In short, this lens is a plastic fantastic in a good way.
Of course, with aperture so big you will also have to face a lot shallower depth of field and this lens is no exception. Focusing can be tricky especially if you shoot in the dark. People who are new to these kind of lenses sometimes wonder why they can't focus properly when in actuality the lens is fine but the camera moves slightly away or onto the subject they're focusing.
But anyway, in short, you've got nothing to lose and everything to gain with this little piece of lens. I definitely recommend it.
2007-09-25 08:24:28 · answer #1 · answered by dodol 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I recently purchased the EF 85mm f1.8 USM for my Canon. It's a little more expensive than the 50mm but I asked the same question of a lot of people and that's the one they recommend. It'll reach out a little further than the 50mm and is still short enough to be used for portrait work or as a good walkaround lens. Whichever you choose, don't worry about only using it for one purpose, you will always find something else to use it for.
Rob
2007-09-25 13:44:14 · answer #2 · answered by Rob B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your "crop factor" is 1.6 then a 50mm will be equivalent to an 80mm on a 35mm camera. That makes it a nice portrait lens since in the 35mm world an 85mm to 105mm was always considered the best choice for portraits.
2007-09-25 08:25:11 · answer #3 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love the 50mm prime. I prefer the 1.4 over the 1.8. Its been great for me to use for a variety of shoots from concert photography, to portrait/studio work, and even close ups, and outdoor photography too!
The 1.4 is great for lower lighting situations especially in clubs.
2007-09-25 09:03:30 · answer #4 · answered by Triple Threat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A lens can be used or whatever you want. You can use it for shooting indoors without having to use the flash, for example.
You can use your 300 f/2.8 to take pictures at the zoo.
2007-09-25 08:24:40 · answer #5 · answered by gryphon1911 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wouldn't know i use a digital camera.
2007-09-25 09:08:18 · answer #6 · answered by jennybaratta2002 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋