When is 50mm 1.8 coming
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synapseman
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Some people just don't get it.
It is NOT a matter of whether it is FF or not. It is about the F-O-C-A-L length and how useful a 75mm (equiv) lens would be for general use. But of course, to each his own, and if you like it, then good for you. Am I not entitled to my own opinion, too?
So who's discriminating against whom? Sounds more like a self-imposed inferiority complex to me.
Actually i did a wedding shoot using totally 50mm f1.4.
I only brought the 50mm and body itself. Didnt bring along my external flash. So shoot everything with manual. And turns out great. To me 50mm really did a good job for event. think of buying 30mm and 85mm or 135mm....But 50mm still my walk about lens...
Same here..how did you do it?
Stand really really far??
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reaper3075
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whats wrong with the 50mm focal length?
in my opinion, its decent enough for potraitures.. esp at f1.4 or f1.8. Had a 50mm f2.8 and it was wonderful. Great for close up potraits.
Just a personal preference I believe. Some like long, some like wide and some like ones in between. I used to really like my 50/1.7 when I first got it, but the more I shoot with it, the more I dislike the focal length. Personal preference, as I've said.
Hi, sorry for the late reply of answering those qs.
Not that far, its about 5-6m away from the stage.
Its a malay wedding so as you know malay weddings use to have this place where family members gather at the stage and take the pic with the newly wed couple. And before the stage was the long red carpet.
And i have all those empty space in between me and the stage where they will take place for group photo.
So taking group pictures for malay wedding shouldnt have much problems. Just got to imagine they are in a studio going around the same place but its not that small place, you got plenty of space. And further more, before the day, i recce the place of shooting.
And actually i do bring along some other lenses...and 2 external flash(for stand by in-case might need it), but end up, i feel comfortable shooting with 50mm and fully manual. So all pictures was produce from the 50mm with A200. FF, wait for sponsor 1st. ;p
Same here...The more we shoot with it, we found our limitations. And then we realized and learn from it. Thats why it takes time for anyone to find their limitations. The more you shoot, the better the picture, the higher chances of you bumping into a new arena/limitations.
That means you're the main photographer lar... cos having a cluster of people all wanting to be wedding photographers in front of you can be quite annoying when you have to stand so far to take the picture... 5-6 m is equivalent to the distance of one SBS Superbus...
Just read from the Sony's site about the spec.
16' angle of view in APS? This must be a typo.
One thing I find it curious, it does not seem to have lens hood.
http://www.sony.com.sg/product/sal50f18
16' angle of view in APS? This must be a typo.
One thing I find it curious, it does not seem to have lens hood.
http://www.sony.com.sg/product/sal50f18
Wooo...having a cluster of wanabe wedding photographer in front of me? No way, when im shooting, no one shoot. ;p They can shoot after i shoot. And usually i would like to shoot when many started to eat. Hahax this they wont disturb the lighting that i got as many will sure use flash when shooting it. But well, that's my 1st and the last time of just using totally 50mm. Gona invest on 30mm, 85mm and 135mm just for event photography.
FF only for the rich???
Hmmmm.....just less than 10 years ago we are talking about DSLR are only for the rich
It's a short term or long term planning if u ask me on which lens format to go for.
Anyway for the focal length, what's there to discuss about??
Using prime means u had to change the lens according to your needs/situation or just adjust yourself for the lens. I personally felt there's no prime tat can fit into all situation. Even when comes to taking portrait, I switch between a wide and tele.
So if u can't live with that and want all-in-one lens, zoom would be a much better choice
Hmmmm.....just less than 10 years ago we are talking about DSLR are only for the rich
It's a short term or long term planning if u ask me on which lens format to go for.Anyway for the focal length, what's there to discuss about??
Using prime means u had to change the lens according to your needs/situation or just adjust yourself for the lens. I personally felt there's no prime tat can fit into all situation. Even when comes to taking portrait, I switch between a wide and tele.
So if u can't live with that and want all-in-one lens, zoom would be a much better choice
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FF only for the rich???
Hmmmm.....just less than 10 years ago we are talking about DSLR are for the rich
10 years ago, DSLR is for rich. Now seems like more people are having DSLR even teenagers nowadays do have it already. That why i really hope to go into digital medium format in future soon. But digital medium format need another skill just for handling it and it is very ex. Still playing around with some of my friends medium format and i like the shutter sound, like superb crispy. And wishing Sony going into medium format is another dream. :bsmilie:
Buying an MF digital camera plus one lens will cost you about one year's salary or thereabouts...
Buying an MF digital camera plus one lens will cost you about one year's salary or thereabouts...
Yea, i know that. Thats why if DSLR soo common nowadays, who know in 10 years time from now, MF digital camera will be the price of an FF camera. :bsmilie:
I think the cheapest in singapore is about $40k plus...:bigeyes:
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U got it wrong, H3DII is around $30K........
Anyway if u really keen in MF, u can always start on the 120mm with digital back which cost less $10K with a lens
But MF is NOT meant for event if u ask me.......even with digital currently as it just not cost effective and u'll need better PC for processing which is $$ again.
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U got it wrong, H3DII is around $30K........
Anyway if u really keen in MF, u can always start on the 120mm with digital back which cost less $10K with a lens
Oh, is it?
Okay, will check on that.
Yea, its not for event. More on portraiture or advertising for brands and company for high profit or maybe some for hobby.
And yes, need that huge sum of money just to convert to MF.
K, let this thread be about 50mm 1.8:bsmilie:
So end topic about MF here.
cheers
Yeah, MF is all about details.....When everyone thinks A900 + CZ is sharp, kindly step into the world of MF haha.
Back to this 50mm topic.........On top of wat i have mention, when one complain to me on focal lenght being too long, my reply would be,
"Hello, u are using a SLR, kindly change lens"
Can't really be sure if FF would become standard format for DSLR in near future, but wouldn't it be better if u try to work something out rather than letting your gears limit u??
There's no MUST or unbreakable rules in photography.......it's all in u, not the gears
Back to this 50mm topic.........On top of wat i have mention, when one complain to me on focal lenght being too long, my reply would be,
"Hello, u are using a SLR, kindly change lens"
Can't really be sure if FF would become standard format for DSLR in near future, but wouldn't it be better if u try to work something out rather than letting your gears limit u??
There's no MUST or unbreakable rules in photography.......it's all in u, not the gears
Yes, brother, it's all about the pictures you take, not the gears you have...
And if the subject of the pictures doesn't interest me, it would be pointless to me even if it's taken with a $10k equipment.
Seriously, I am beginning to feel photography is being "irrationalised" by technology and savvy-seekers...
And if the subject of the pictures doesn't interest me, it would be pointless to me even if it's taken with a $10k equipment.
Seriously, I am beginning to feel photography is being "irrationalised" by technology and savvy-seekers...
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Actually they were compared on dpreview already. Result? Sharpness was almost identical, and the A900 has the advantage (aside from cost) of higher ISO, portability and frame rate.
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