50mm f1.4 vs 85mm f1.8

[Lmodel]

Get the 85mm f1.8 for half-body and head shots, you will not regret with it's result.
For full body shots, either you use your "leg zoom" or get the cheapo budget 50mm f1.8.

Or you shouldn't be bothered about the 50mm and the full-body shots since it's not your main interest.

just my 2 cents.

What if TS wants a full body shot in a studio/ apartment? How to... "leg zoom" :dunno: :dunno: :dunno:

 

[chantyeroop]

What if TS wants a full body shot in a studio/ apartment? How to... "leg zoom" :dunno: :dunno: :dunno:

Don't "leg zoom", mount the 50mm 1.8 cheapo lens !!

 

[Lmodel]

Don't "leg zoom", mount the 50mm 1.8 cheapo lens !!

Another question if you dun mind... then why not the 50mm f1.4 which you can use it both ways instead?

 

[yipdanny]

But review shown purple fringing is quite noticable for 85mm f1.4 if shoot at f1.4.:embrass:

http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/nikkor_85_14/index.htm

yoo.... i TRIED not to think about 85mm f1.4, very poison leh...

By the way, thanks for your compliment

 

[Spectrum]

If in terms of bokeh. Both of this lens don't made it because it's aperture/diaphragm is not those 9 bladed type & it's not rounded in shape. Hope that helps & do correct me if I'm wrong. Much appreciated.

 

[philipcs]

Dear all... after lonnnnnngggggggg consideration, i will go for 85mm f1.8.

Anyone know the new unit price in SG?

 

[Scaglietti]

Dear all... after lonnnnnngggggggg consideration, i will go for 85mm f1.8.

Anyone know the new unit price in SG?

Good choice! You would not regret it.

Check the Nikon price guide sticky in the Nikon forum for price.

I have taken all the shots in the link below with this lens.

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=244385

BC

 

[zac08]

Dear all... after lonnnnnngggggggg consideration, i will go for 85mm f1.8.

Anyone know the new unit price in SG?

Also check with the MO section.... I believe Tang is doing a MO for certain Nikon lenses, and I think the 85 f1.8 is one of them...

 

[philipcs]

yeah! I am getting tonight :lovegrin:

I found some article about 85mm f1.4, 85mm f1.8, 50mm f1.4 & 50mm f1.8

http://photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00H8oM

David H. Hartman Prolific Poster, jul 01, 2006; 04:39 p.m.

For a half body most photographers want about a 55 to 60mm lens on the 16x24mm format. A maximum aperture of f/2.8 is probably good enough, f/1.8 is better. The actual focal length of the 50/1.8D AF Nikkor is 51.6mm. The shorter focal length and relatively small aperture, that’s small in millimeters will limit how much background blurring you can achieve. You probably want more DOF for a half or three quarter portrait so this probably won’t be a problem.

I don’t see a need for the 50/1.4 here. Also the 50/1.4D AF Nikkor does have a good reputation for bokeh. If you had the budget for the Zeiss 50/1.4 ZF (AIS) this would be a much better choice from early and reliable reports.

For a tight head shoot, I guess that’s what you mean when you say, “full face” you want longer focal length. Many want to throw the background out of focus for shots like this. To do this you need a longer focal length combined with a large maximum aperture. These combined blur and enlarge background details. Also because of the narrower angle of view a longer lens allow easier selection of the background content. You might want a dark background to contrast with the subject of you might find soft pastel colors that look attractive in your background. An 85/1.8D AF will make a good lens for tight head shots. The 85/1.4D AF Nikkor is probably the in this focal length from any lens maker just now.

The distance from the subject to the lens determines perspective and the perspective normally desired in portraits and candids is pretty well set by social norms. Closer looks more intimate until it looks distorted while farther looks more aloof. If you have to err then generally using a longer lens is better than using a shorter one. If you are trying to setup a studio in walk-in closet you might want to ignore this advice.

The lens I’d really like to recommend doesn’t exist in a Nikkor. I’d like to recommend a 70/1.4D AF. A 70mm lens would be ideal for head and shoulders portraits and candids on the 16x24mm format.

Given that you don’t care to sell a kidney I think a rather safe purchase would be the 85/1.8D AF. You really need both so if the budget will allow a 85/1.8D AF and 50/1.8D AF then I’d buy those two.

Best,

Dave Hartman.

 

[Scaglietti]

yeah! I am getting tonight :lovegrin:

I found some article about 85mm f1.4, 85mm f1.8, 50mm f1.4 & 50mm f1.8

http://photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00H8oM

85mm + 50mm will probably suit most of all your needs for protraits.

I personally love the 85mm for up to half body or even up to full body portrait for the narrow angle. It helps to isolate/separate the subject from the background. On the other hand, 50mm is good if you want to include more surronding into your portraits.

It is not just about the distance between you and your subject, but it is also about you want to compose your photo.

BC

 

[philipcs]

My new toy Nikkor 85mm f1.8D

 

[philipcs]

Compare with 50mm f1.8D

 

[philipcs]

85mm f1.8 - the closest focus distance

50mm f1.8 - same distance as where the above pic captured by 85mm

50mm f1.8 - the closest focus distance.

 

[Scaglietti]

Congrats with your new acquisition!

I have the same pair of lens as you: 50mm f/1.8 & 85mm f/1.8. Contrary to what ppl say about the 85mm f/1.4, I have no urge to buy that... ... very happy now already.

... now time for you to find people to shoot. Happy shooting!

BC

 

[xziredmp]

what! 50mm and 85mm has equal supporters ?

from comparing. what i've seen and used to far, i like 85mm 1.8 and the 1.4. :bsmilie:

if got extra cash, go for the 1.4, its good. i mean its Good. with a big "G" :bsmilie:

 

[kcuf2]

WA.... in pictures of both of the lens, the "hole" is SOOOO BIGGGGGGGGGGG

 

[Spectrum]

If there's any highlight stuff at the background or at the foreground of the picture. The out of focus highlight doesn't look as nice as the 85 f/1.4 lens. Cheers

 

[philipcs]

If there's any highlight stuff at the background or at the foreground of the picture. The out of focus highlight doesn't look as nice as the 85 f/1.4 lens. Cheers

bro, no money for 85mm f1.4 leh.. just a 85mm f1.8 :sticktong

so far, i found that 85mm f1.8 contrast is better than 50mm f1.8.

do you agree?

 

[digisnap]

I'll vote for the 50mm f1.4.

You'll be able to "zoom" in with your legs if you wan half body/ head shot but you will not be able to do the reverse (to "zoom" out) on a 85mm if you are space constrained.

I agree with Isisaxon on the communication part. Imagine standing far away to take a full body shot and shouting across to convey your message.

Agree with ur reasoning. I vote for 50mm f1.4 also.

 

[Spectrum]

bro, no money for 85mm f1.4 leh.. just a 85mm f1.8 :sticktong

so far, i found that 85mm f1.8 contrast is better than 50mm f1.8.

do you agree?

Don't worry bro. One day you'll reach that AF 85mm f/1.4 lens. By that time, maybe a newly designed one with AF-S & ED glass to make the image even better. Cheers dude & go get the best out of your equipment.

PS: Regarding the contrast between this 2 lens, I have no idea. Cos I don't own both lenses.