Canon 550D Body + Canon EF 50mm f/1.4

[fudoushin]

haha.. icic.. shldn't be an issue for me though.. i dun mind moving front and back as long as it can be done.. =)



weight never really cross my mind yet as an issue yet.. maybe cos i haven't really handle a SLR before.. hmm.. but as long as it is lighter than a M16, shld be ok alright ba..

Hi imho, you gotta understand that even though the lens might not be heavy to you, but the smallest of shakes will cause a difference in the outcome of your images (if you are going to use the lens for low light shooting of course)

Furthermore, you mentioned you wanted low noise. low noise = low iso = slower shutter speed = higher risk of blurring

Anyway, the tamron 17-50 non-vc is a great walkabout lens, should you consider a zoom for its flexibility. I haven't tried the sigmalux, but the ef 50 1.4 is light and its AF speed and accuracy is much better than the f1.8.

 

[nedy77]

haha.. icic.. shldn't be an issue for me though.. i dun mind moving front and back as long as it can be done.. =)



weight never really cross my mind yet as an issue yet.. maybe cos i haven't really handle a SLR before.. hmm.. but as long as it is lighter than a M16, shld be ok alright ba..

Sometimes you might not have the option of moving forward or back even if you wanted to(eg a wide drain infront or a wall behind)

if you have been walking and shooting for hours carrying heavy bags and equipment then you will realize that less is best.

Both situations are my personal experience

 

[lioneldude]

To take 3 people, standing across a wedding table of 2m will give you roughly 3 head and shoulders shot, plus they have to squeeze. To get half body, have to stand about 3.5m away, and not much bokeh left at 3.5m focus distance.

 

[F34r]

Sigma 30mm F/1.4 is probably closer to a full-frame 50mm. Do give it a try.. it's a very good lens.

 

[Jango]

50mm would be too tight indoors. Generally too tight unless u go for half body portraits with tight composition about 3-4 metres away from subject. For general purpose, I would recommend Tamron 17-55 F/2.8. If you prefer prime, go for a 30mm or wider lens.

 

[Majest1c]

prime lens is good! but all depends on what you shoot

i heard that 50 1.4 prone to problems though

 

[mjzsakae]

Hi imho, you gotta understand that even though the lens might not be heavy to you, but the smallest of shakes will cause a difference in the outcome of your images (if you are going to use the lens for low light shooting of course)

Furthermore, you mentioned you wanted low noise. low noise = low iso = slower shutter speed = higher risk of blurring

Anyway, the tamron 17-50 non-vc is a great walkabout lens, should you consider a zoom for its flexibility. I haven't tried the sigmalux, but the ef 50 1.4 is light and its AF speed and accuracy is much better than the f1.8.

ya.. i will cfm buy the Tamron 17-50mm too.. but currently only have budget for one lense.. but i dun tink the F2.8 is useful in a wedding where the lights are dim..

To take 3 people, standing across a wedding table of 2m will give you roughly 3 head and shoulders shot, plus they have to squeeze. To get half body, have to stand about 3.5m away, and not much bokeh left at 3.5m focus distance.

today i tested a Canon 35mm f2 and 50mm f1.4 on a 1.6x crop factor body.. really must stand back quite far back lo.. at least 3metres and above i tink..

 

[lioneldude]

Yes and since 3m is very close to the minimum focus distance, there is not much soft bokeh left, esp on crop factor body.