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- benfal990
and there's always post-prod to crop the pictures
- nb0
Primes (fixed) are:
- sharper
- more f-stops available (aka faster or brighter)
- smaller, lighterThe only downside is that you need to take a moment to switch lenses when you want a different focal length. However, if you are learning, this tends to be a huge benefit. If you need to take a moment to switch the lens, you'll naturally spend a moment thinking about why you're switching. It helps.
- benfal990
and whats the PROS of getting prime lenses again?
- they're usually fast. like 1.4 or 1.8
so good for low light and beautiful bokehjohnny_wobble - sharper. less parts/glass moving aroundaliastime
- good points!benfal99
- they're usually fast. like 1.4 or 1.8
- benfal990
when you say prime lense, you're talking about the one with a red ring, right?
- prime means no zoom, in other words fixed focal lengthjohnny_wobble
- red ring means an L lensjohnny_wobble
- benfal990
- i got a used one for $75johnny_wobble
- did the used lens wobble?vaxorcist
- i think i paid $60 for minesomg
- only wobbles after drinkingjohnny_wobble
- shit lens thocolin_s
- nb0
^ You can't zoom with your feet. Moving closer or further from your subject produces a different effect than zooming. Camera distance and focal length should be thought of independently.
But, vaxoricst is correct in saying that prime lenses are very rewarding. You'll learn so much more about depth, dimension and composing.
- vaxorcist0
I'd get a 50mm 1.8, learn to love primes and zoom with your feet
https://www.flickr.com/groups/99…You can shoot at a lower ISO with the 1.8 than you can at F3.5-5.6 and you will have much more creative control over depth of field, but less control (none) over zooming....
Prime lenses are very rewarding as long as you don't photograph things like corporate events, where you are restricted in your movements, where you can stand,etc..
- the Canon 50mm 1.8 is called the "plastic fantastic lover", it's plastic, but optics are goodvaxorcist
- i'll vouch for that cheap 50 1.8johnny_wobble
- nb0
I use Nikon.... I found that buying a 50mm f1.8 and a 35mm f2 were fine enough to get the photos I wanted, instead of a typical zoom. Very rarely would I be saying, "Oh, I wish I had a 24 (or 85)"
Of course the photos were much sharper and the extra f-stops are a benefit.
Later I added a 24mm f2.8 and an 85mm f1.8 and I think overall I'm much happier than if I had bought the 24-70mm 2.8. Saved a bit of money, too.
- nb0
The Sigma 10-20mm is a good super wide zoom for the price. The Canon 14mm 2.8 would be MUCH better, but it's also much more expensive. If you like shooting at the 10-14mm range, the Sigma is a good value.
You should replace that 18-55 kit lens, though. One of the worst lenses Canon makes. If you upgrade to a 2.8 zoom, you can shoot at lower ISOs (when DOF permits) plus the glass is so much better that you'll even be able to see the difference in the VF. The photos will be better, for sure.
I don't know anything about that Tamron. Long zooms aren't my thing.
- benfal990
my Sigma 10-20mm is nice tho.
- benfal990
iam using a Tamron 70-300mm
a Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6
and the stock Canon 18-55mmI find my pictures to be noisy and blurry when zoomed at 100% ... i feel i could get crispier and less noise with better equipement
- benfal990
Should I stick with my 60D and just buy better lenses?
is the 60D bad in low light compare to new models? My 60D is dated from 2011
- vaxorcist0
There's always something better soon... Canon's 7D is probably due for an upgrade (low light noise,etc), but it handles very nicely.
Feb/March is often the time of a model refresh...
but try not to go apeshit on the rumors sites...
www.canonrumors.com
www.nikonrumors.com
http://photorumors.com/
- benfal990
^^ any advices, is there something beter coming soon?
- benfal990
- for full-frame 5D/6D/etc this is very nice walk-around lens, but not a "bokeh" lens like the 50mm 1.8vaxorcist
- I have this. It's super heavy, but so is the 5D. I like how wide angle it is at 24mm.nikdaum
- 24-70 is bomb.. i love mineautoflavour
- formed0
Lenses are everything, though. You (generally) get what you pay for. They will also last a long time, while the camera body will be outdated in 6 months.
That could be argued, of course, as many of the Sigma/Tamron lenses 'perform' as good as Nikkor or L glass.
Personally, I wouldn't buy the Sony to use with the adapter (the adapter is another $400). That kinda defeatst he purpose of having a light camera, imho.
If you only want small/light, take a look at the Olympus (in addition to the Fuji). The ergonomics/fit in your hand is pretty much the best I've ever felt.
- benfal990
Is there any big differences between pictures taken with normal standard Canon lenses and the one that have a red ring (pro) ??
- Big difference. But the standard 50mm 1.4 is amazing! and the 85mm 1.8. as well.ok_not_ok
- yes some considerable diff between "L" and non L. But a few lenses come close to L quality. like the ones mentionedHijoDMaite
- all "L" are weather sealed and built out of metal tooHijoDMaite