New!!! 50mm f1.8 G lens

[kentwong81]

@bro windynites, the bokeh is #3 is prettay messy IMO. But the rest look okay. For this price, the absence of "pop" is acceptable.

Well just to voice my opinion. A lot have been obsessed with sharpness issues with the 1.8G and the 1.4G/D, and most reviews i've read on dpreview forum and the like have perpetually yielded results that the 1.8G is sharper than its more expensive 1.4 cousins. However sharpness aint everything once you start to really do photography. I personally feel that lens rendering is more impt, which is why people fork out thousands on fast primes like the 24/35 1.4G lenses. The microcontrast really brings the subject out wideopen

As what bro ZerocoolAstra has said, there is no lens inferior to another in every aspect. Similarly there is no "Perfect" lens. Its all about compromise.

On a side note, are G lenses generally more accurate in focusing that D lenses? I've tried the 85mm 1.4D and my keeper rate is less than 50% because of focus accuracy. Could be an isolated case but i've heard complains on the 85mm 1.4D for its focus accuracy, and its one of the reasons why some migrate to the more costly G variant.

Agreed with what hotchoco1ate said.
There is no perfect lens, but you just get what you pay for. You can't expect a $100 lens perform better or as good as a $1000 lens.
For sharpness issue, if you want to shoot at wide open f1.4, the DOF is very thin, a little handshake or movement will cause the image blurry. Or if the lens itself has focusing issue(like the Sigma 50mm f1.4), it may capture the wrong focal plane which make the subject blur/not sharp. So do make sure where the problem is.

 

[kentwong81]

I think for the 85 f1.4D, the DOF is so thin that if you do focus and recompose, you are likely going to miss the focus resulting in slightly off focused look. If you put the focal point on, it locks and gives you fantastic sharpness even at f1.4. Think the G wins the D only in terms of flare and lateral aberrations.

The 50 f1.8G looks really good. However, I am still very impressed with my f1.8D.

The G version is also sharper from centre to the edge at wide open f1.4 and more contrasty than the D version. The Sigma 85mm f1.4 also beat the D version in similar way. If there is no G version, I'll go for the Sigma one rather than the D version.

 

[jaere]

Hi! I love taking photos.. I shoot from groups(my friends) to candid(individual photo).. I also shoot landscApe.. As i pp my photos i notice that i shoot from 17-90mm focal length.. I use my kit lens 18-105, then i also tried renting 35mm1.8 and 50mm1.8d both liked them though... Ilove bokeh at same time variable focal lenght.. Now, with my budget 600 just want to ask for your opinions shud i go for tamron 17-50 nonVC, or 35f1.8G or 50f1.8G? Tammy has the variable length &constant 2.8 with acceptable bokeh compared to 35 and 50mm, 35 also good though not so called taht good in low light.. 50f1.8g also good, fast autofocus, good inlow light but a bit tight.. Im using d90 w/grip and nissindi622 mk2 flAsh.. Which one will i buy considering my budget and likes... Shud i go for the tamron 17-50 non vc? Its my first choice followed by 35mm then 50mm.. But still undecided.. Any advise is much appreciated.. Thank you!

 

[irvind]

Hi! I love taking photos.. I shoot from groups(my friends) to candid(individual photo).. I also shoot landscApe.. As i pp my photos i notice that i shoot from 17-90mm focal length.. I use my kit lens 18-105, then i also tried renting 35mm1.8 and 50mm1.8d both liked them though... Ilove bokeh at same time variable focal lenght.. Now, with my budget 600 just want to ask for your opinions shud i go for tamron 17-50 nonVC, or 35f1.8G or 50f1.8G? Tammy has the variable length &constant 2.8 with acceptable bokeh compared to 35 and 50mm, 35 also good though not so called taht good in low light.. 50f1.8g also good, fast autofocus, good inlow light but a bit tight.. Im using d90 w/grip and nissindi622 mk2 flAsh.. Which one will i buy considering my budget and likes... Shud i go for the tamron 17-50 non vc? Its my first choice followed by 35mm then 50mm.. But still undecided.. Any advise is much appreciated.. Thank you!

I will get (Tamron non-VC non-BIM at $350/Tamron non-VC at $450) then 50mm f1.8D at $130.. So total only $480/$580.

I won't get 35mm because I don't need f1.8 for group photo. I prefer that 50mm f1.8 for individual portrait. Actually Tammy 17-50mm f2.8 could cover everything unless your expectation very high on IQ. I'm satisfied with Tammy 50mm f2.8 but the bokeh.. Not really meet what I expected...

 

[jaere]

Hi irvind, thanks.. For tamron 17-50 non vc, which is better for D90, with BIM or without? I read a lot of reviews for tamron 17-50 non VC they say its even sharper than that w/ VC.. If a body has a built in motor and you have a lens with BIM when you use the lense where does the focosing works? Is it from the bim of the body or from the lens bim? Thanks a lot..

 

[irvind]

Hi irvind, thanks.. For tamron 17-50 non vc, which is better for D90, with BIM or without? I read a lot of reviews for tamron 17-50 non VC they say its even sharper than that w/ VC.. If a body has a built in motor and you have a lens with BIM when you use the lense where does the focosing works? Is it from the bim of the body or from the lens bim? Thanks a lot..

From those review that I read, many mentioned that non-BIM & non-VC lens has the best image quality. But I'm not sure how true about this information.

I don't need a VC for short focal length like 17-50mm. I only prefer VC or VR if focal length above 200mm. Camera will use BIM on lens if available, lens without BIM will have a screw type design so motor in camera body could drive it. But I'm not 100% confirm on this, may be other could give you a confirm answer.

 

[daredevil123]

From those review that I read, many mentioned that non-BIM & non-VC lens has the best image quality. But I'm not sure how true about this information.

I don't need a VC for short focal length like 17-50mm. I only prefer VC or VR if focal length above 200mm. Camera will use BIM on lens if available, lens without BIM will have a screw type design so motor in camera body could drive it. But I'm not 100% confirm on this, may be other could give you a confirm answer.

the non BIM/VC and non VC versions has similar IQ. They are practically the same optics the only difference being the addition of the BIM. The non BIM will focus faster if used on camera body with screw drive. The disadvantage being that it will not AF on entry level camera bodies without in body motor drive.

 

[tltan]

The G version is also sharper from centre to the edge at wide open f1.4 and more contrasty than the D version. The Sigma 85mm f1.4 also beat the D version in similar way. If there is no G version, I'll go for the Sigma one rather than the D version.

Sharpness is very acceptable to me in the center. The softness at the edges actually adds to the "pop" I feel. As for contrasty, I do agree I guess even though I have not used the g nor the Sigma. However, that is easily achievable through PP. I was deciding between Sigma or D recently and decided that the 12 year old lens must be there for a reason and also Sigma is a problem since I cant really try it in a physical shop over where I am currently. Am very happy with the 85 D now.

 

[irvind]

Hi irvind, thanks.. For tamron 17-50 non vc, which is better for D90, with BIM or without? I read a lot of reviews for tamron 17-50 non VC they say its even sharper than that w/ VC.. If a body has a built in motor and you have a lens with BIM when you use the lense where does the focosing works? Is it from the bim of the body or from the lens bim? Thanks a lot..

Check this thread...
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/threads/924924-WTSell-Lens-Tamron-(NikonMount)-17-50mm-f-2.8-non-BIM

Try your best to bargain. If deal at $360 then another $140 for 50mm f1.8D.. Happy ending... ^.^

 

[sinang]

Hi,

i just bought this lens last week. Is it normal when i shake the lens i can feel a slight movement inside? or is there smthing wrong with the lens?

thanks.

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

Hi,

i just bought this lens last week. Is it normal when i shake the lens i can feel a slight movement inside? or is there smthing wrong with the lens?

thanks.

how vigorously are you shaking the lens?
It seems entirely plausible that stuff (eg. cables, little gears, etc,) could be moving around inside when the lens is shaken

 

[sinang]

how vigorously are you shaking the lens?
It seems entirely plausible that stuff (eg. cables, little gears, etc,) could be moving around inside when the lens is shaken

Just holding only the lens in my hands and shaking it. on a scale of 1-10 i wld say 5. just wanna check if any of u guys here also experience the same thing..

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

Just holding only the lens in my hands and shaking it. on a scale of 1-10 i wld say 5. just wanna check if any of u guys here also experience the same thing..

I don't have this lens, but my 35/1.8DX also has some noise when I shake it. I estimate about 5 on the Richter Scale as well
The built-in motor (for autofocus) has some miniature gears attached to it.

 

[tangerine]

Hi,

i just bought this lens last week. Is it normal when i shake the lens i can feel a slight movement inside? or is there smthing wrong with the lens?

thanks.

Don't shake too hard, later all the nuts and bolts start to fall apart.... In the first place, why are you shaking the lens?

 

[sinang]

Don't shake too hard, later all the nuts and bolts start to fall apart.... In the first place, why are you shaking the lens?

Because when i was holding the camera and walking around, i felt like theres smthing loose inside the camera. figuring it might be the lens, i took it out to test.

But judging by the comments from the bros here.. this should be normal thanks!

 

[buzzmario]

any idea where to get this len at good price now?

thanks

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

any idea where to get this len at good price now?

thanks

The usual shops listed in the price guides would be a good place to start
Stocks may be limited as this lens is still quite new.

 

[kriegsketten]

I don't have this lens, but my 35/1.8DX also has some noise when I shake it. I estimate about 5 on the Richter Scale as well
The built-in motor (for autofocus) has some miniature gears attached to it.

After shaking, is there a little door on the side and when you open it a little white gear rolls out with a black number on it?

Yeah, the last I've inquired from a known shop (with the known lowest price) was that they were completely OOS... and that was about 3 weeks ago... dunno if new stocks have come and whether the price remained the same...

 

[Cowseye]

After shaking, is there a little door on the side and when you open it a little white gear rolls out with a black number on it?

Yeah, the last I've inquired from a known shop (with the known lowest price) was that they were completely OOS... and that was about 3 weeks ago... dunno if new stocks have come and whether the price remained the same...

One black number not enough At least 6 sets of number or 4 numbers.

The price of lens is expected to drop slowly but surely. I dun see why is there a need to upgrade to this, and my mind is set for Sigma 50mm F/1.4. Whahahaa

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

After shaking, is there a little door on the side and when you open it a little white gear rolls out with a black number on it?

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The gear only had "thank you for ____" printed on it

Now wait to check out this lens (50/1.8G) and the macro dx 40.