Yes!! 50mm Lens SHOWDOWN, best VS. best value VS best attributes, lens qualities & more
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- Oh Yes!! 50mm Lens SHOWDOWN, best VS. best value VS best attributes VS qualities & more
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Ya know, you have become the best DSLR contributor on you tube. Prolific, pervasive realm of knowledge, strong content that is highly beneficial to all levels of expertise. Great job Ken!!!
Just snagged a beautiful d800 from Japan for $930 shipped, and am now finally in love with my 50mm 1.4d (didn't care for it much on d7100/d7200). I also really like the 35mm dx in 1.3 crop mode.
My 50mm pancake! How much I love it!!! One of my shoot is a vintage car in Havana , well this lens is so sharp you can see the metallic particles on the paintwork! Amazing!! The micro contrast well awesome! Little gem!
I recently picked up an old scruffy looking Nikkor 50 1.4 and I've been very impressed by it so far. It doesn't hold a candle to the Zeiss Planar T* 1.4 I had on my old Contax, but for well under $100 you really can't go wrong.
Gotta love them fifties :)
Yesterday I got an E series, the newer with the silver ring. Got it for $33 and it looks pretty much unused. Very good value imo!
learn something new with you every time...appreciate you much!
Always fun hear your thoughts (in the positive way)!
Just a question, for my X-T1, Voigtlander 58mm or native Fuji 56mm?
I notice all these lenses have their apertures closed down. Is that generally the best way to store them when not in use or does it not matter?
Ken how about the Zeiss 50mm f2 compare to the f1,4?
I prefer the color rendition and separation of the 56 Voightlander over that of the Zeiss.
The bump to 56mm does something special over the 50 on full length images. Not for every image of course.
The 50 Zeiss has that classic Zeiss look which I love!
Indeed it is sharper, but the difference does not bother me.
Great lenses!
should you have included the tamron 45mm VC??? its pretty much close enough to a 50
Great collection Ken.
Did you come across a 50mm f1.8 AIS pancake lens (none E) ?? It was marketed as a Japan only lens with certain cameras, they nickname it "snub nose", has no prongs. I bought one in excellent condition, feels better made than the E.
Any review of G 50s soon ??
Keep up the good work.
What do you think of the SMC Pentax-A 50mm F1.2?
Any difference in image quality between the 50 1.4 AI and AIS? Thanks for the overview and recommendations.
nopers, however the AIS is smoother (usually) to MF
Is there a large difference between the Nikkor 50mm 1.4 Ai and Ais? Just ordered the Ai for $50 but now not sure if I made the right choice
What filters do you recommend? I see a lot of your lenses with a variety of brands and many without too. Would you recommend Nikon or sigma filters? I know B+W is a no go from another video of yours due to price
Any Difference between the E series and the Panckake? And the Panckake US editions VS Japan (serial numbers starting with 2 and 4)?
At what price point do think the Nikkor f1.2 would be worth it, if any at all?
Hello Ken,
What about the 50mm 1.8g?
Thanks
Just got 200mm f4 MF(think it's AIS), and what it shows when it lifts skirt is amazing :)
its a fantastic lens
I just bought one too although an AI version. Very sharp and beautiful color saturation
Ken, ... If you had to shoot with just one lens for a lifetime, ... of the Two : Zeiss 35/2 Distagon ... versus ... NORMAL LENS (50/1.4 Planar or 58 Nokton or Micro-Nikkor 60/2.8D), ... which would it be ? .... (you have always maintained that 35/2 is your best lens ever, but also, you don't use it often, as it is ideal Focal for Street, and you don't do as much street photography, so now, would you go for a more pragmatic 50 or 58 which doubles up for Portraiture ? ... & in particular which one ? ... the Nokton or Planar or ... ?) ... Thanks.
Make a video showing ALL your gear (bodies, lenses, tripods)!
hey :) I love your videos and I have got a question. I am searching for a fast lightweight lens in combination with my a7RII. There are three voigtländer lenses I consider, the 40mm 1.4 and the 35mm 1.4 mc or sc, I don't know which is better. Which one would you consider me to buy? I am really forward to hearing your opinion.
(I know I am a Sony user haha, but agree with you i almost every part, just came from canon and didn't want to spend the same money for the 5dIII because it is pretty old now)
i have all those Voigts........ which??? neither of those, get the 58mm Voigt 1.4 NOKT
how is the nikkor 50mm 1.8G?
the only 50mm lens i own is the f1.8 afs lens, i also have the afs 35mm f1.8dx lens which i think is better than the 50 afs
Nice. What about the Nikon 55mm f1.2 Ai?
I'm one of those people that oohs and ahhs about that f1.2 lens, so I make a point of watching this video every now and again to stop myself making a silly decision (I already have the Nokton 58mm). Thanks Angry.
Or your other option is to rent or buy one of those Nik 1.2s and you are sure to leave it for ever.
Would be great to show examples to back up your opinions. Very entertaining.
Does the 50 f2 have autofocus?
New to photography here. I just scored an 50mm F1.8d mint for $40 local. The cats booty for me thus far. My D80 has the same megapixel count as my IPhone 7 Plus and really craps all over it so far. Obviously, megapixel count is (edited later IS NOT*) a sole determinant in image quality but it’s so hyped in the smart phone world. Many say the D80 is obsolete but hey I scored it for $95 with a used camera warranty on eBay and to me it takes amazing images. What do you guys think? Is the D80 washed for a beginner like myself?
thats a steal on that lens :) ohhh no, MP count is only a fraction of image quality (rendition).
Theoria Apophasis haha sorry I meant to say megapixel count *isn’t* a sole determinant in image quality! I’m sure you have videos going into detail on the factors related to image quality and making the most of camera/lens. Looking forward to another value lens in the future hopefully as well. I probably would have passed up the 50 1.8D if not for your endorsement. I also saw a 135mm f3.5 at a local thrift store for a decent price I need to go back and see if it’s still there... yikes here we go with newbie lens fever. I suppose is warranted haha. Thanks again mate. Cheers. :D
Theoria Apophasis Also, do you have any material covering the D80 or any of those seemingly ancient Nikon bodies? Perhaps, an article? I don’t plan on upgrading for another year or so while I learn the camera and photography in general. Looking at perhaps a D700 in the future.
ahhhhh D80 i dont no :) i only cover the top end models :)
I have the 50mm f2 ais and the 1.8af d
Hi Ken, great video! Thanks a lot! Can you do a comparison of these Nikkor 50s with the vintage Fuji EBC 50s and 55s? 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, there are a few versions. I have heard of folks rave about the color rendition of those Fujis.
vintage fuji lenses, now you know im not gonna do that
Back in the day you wanted a lens with a large aperture for focusing so when you stopped it down your focus would be dead on. Say if you have a good fous at F 1.2 and you stopped it down to 5.6 your focus would be dead on
My Pentax 50mm SMC A lens has a sweet spot at F/2.8 of which sharpness and quality are exceptional
Hi Ken,
I can vouch for the e-series /pancakes, i am really amazed by the quality.
I have four 50mm's , a pancake, MF 2.0, AF 1.8, and the AF -D 1.4.
I am selling the AF 1.8 (non-D) right now on ebay, cause the 1.4 is just better overall for AF.
If someone is interested let me know, i will send the link, ;)
So I really want to try a Nikon SLR (My normal film camera is a Leica M6) I want to use it for traveling, portraits, landscape, architecture. This is the set up that I have come up with, anything I should change or am getting wrong? Thank you oh mighty wise wizard! :D Nikon FM 2 + NIKON 50MM F1.8 Ais + Nikon Ai-s Nikkor 105mm + Nikkor 24mm f2.8 AI
what about FM3a instead of 2
You need a zoom for travel.
The NIKON 50MM F1.8 Ais is a incredible lens. I use it for video work on my GH5s
I think you just saved me about three hundred bucks man
Where is the 45mn f/1.8 tamron VC?
i should have dropped it in there, ehh!!!! ;)
so many lenses ive got....heehe!
Angry! whats the best Auto-focus 50mm at 1.8? :P
best value? 50mm 1.8 D AF
cheap and incredible
what about if price doesnt matter? is it still the 1.8D ?
Got my new 58 voigt. I think if it has AF, it's worth $100 at least.
OMG. $1000. My fault.
It appears all of your lenses are closed down- video aesthetics or storage practice?
storage practice
Nikkor-S 50 1.4 vs 50 F2? Both ai
I bought one of those Nikon 50mm f/2 lenses not that long ago and it is absolutely amazing! Paid 28 bucks for it on a bid, like 32 after shipping. thing is like brand new doesn't even have dust really on the inside which is amazing. Some of my favorite pictures I took recently were with that lens. Such as this www.flickr.com/photos/133010674@N05/27402501242/in/dateposted-public/
Minolta 50mm f2, a real sleeper.
I noticed that those e series lenses have been getting pricier. I just bought one the other day on eBay for $40 but I had to watch the new listings like a hawk to get it...
its all my fault :P
+Theoria Apophasis yes you bugger !! That Nikon 135 mm ai went up on eBay
+Ray Geary ps. No more secret lens unless you email me 1st lol Lol
wondering why you didnt include the 60mm afd micro, its not that much different focal wise. would be interested in your opinion vs the 50s. i decided on the 60mm myslef in the end and got a 50mm e series so i wouldnt feel like im missing out. 50mm is my fave focal length so ive agonised over which to get and still do lol...
cause its a 60mm
not a 50
ah i know, just if your including the 58mm... i suppose all 'normal' lenses compared would be interesting. could look at 40mm-60mm, particularly from a ff perspective. :-)
How is the tarmon 45mm f1.8 rank among them?
i forgot to include it here.......its great, ive made a few vids on that lens.
If you sell your gear you can pay for a penthouse in Manhattan.
i hate that city
you're just not accurate enough in picking cocaine dosages =)) ROLF %) %)
Theoria Apophasis Haha! Top answer😂
You got the apple logo just below your left palm, ha!!
now I feel bad that I have my 50 mm lens. I have the nikkor afs fx f1.8 G. Is this a poor Lions? So far I have been pretty happy with the results. I use it on my D 5300 body
i wouldnt feel bad, i also have that lens for my D7100 and i dont see anything bad about it but to be honest i prefer the 35mm afs 1.8 which is a DX lens, i think it suits the crop sensor better
that lens is just fine actually :)
it does have a plastic element however, this is true
+MrSoapdodger My 35mm 1.8G is a must, for me. I use it all the time in my d5100 and it is great! I also gave the 50mm 1.8G but seldom put that one in the camera...
why you dont included all the other 50mm voigtlander's in this video?
I hate the plastic build of the 50/35mm D series. Great glass but it just feels cheap. Even the 35mm 1.8 DX has a better plastic feeling.
Pick up a old mc /my Minolta x rocker 50 mm f1.7 on eBay for £ 40 odd great for Fuji got a few images on my 500 px page. Nice Bokeh
Mc / md. Minolta f1.7 rocker
+Ray Geary 500px.com/photo/154993025
I've watched most of your videos and you keep going on about you've got or owned all the lenses and this lens is better than that lens. Yet you've not shown one picture, photo, image to support your opinion!!!
i post plenty of pics, in many vids, but if you dont like the video, then you shouldnt watch
Where's the sigma lol.
yeah , right
+Theoria Apophasis thought that get you going. Lol !!!!!
the Otus and the Sigma 50mm 1.4 Art shits and pisses on all these cheap lenses.
sigma is the worst value lens and 2nd worst build quality….the Otus is only extremely sharp, its image rendering sucks.