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Photography The Official Nikon Discussion thread V11, The Darth Vader troops !
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eugene88
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 Aug 12 2011, 10:55 PM
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QUOTE(kEazYc @ Aug 12 2011, 09:13 PM) obviously he's talking about prime... single focal length = prime  ... well eugene, just come over to lowyat and shop for camera and pray that you don't get conned that's it, price here is like pasar malam, no doubt those camera shop in the mall near your house have to sell it at higher price due to the rental and not actually everyone shop for gadgets in those mall, people are funny sometimes, they love to shop for expensive stuff at place with a lot people around, they actually feel proud about it, but of course, price will be cheaper a lot, but it all depends on how well is your negotiation skill. Yes, I am talking about 55mm prime since I am very new to photography and I intend to learn more about it during the end of the year.  I live in Johor, so I can't possible travel to KL to view the prices of the DSLR sold there but I will try to go there during Hari Raya holidays.  |
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Everdying
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Aug 12 2011, 11:07 PM
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Two is One and One is None.
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nikon current lineup has no 55mm prime.
but for primes, apart from arguably better image quality depending on the lens, you can also get faster bigger apertures for a certain focal length while maintaining a smaller body size.
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Calvin Seak
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Aug 12 2011, 11:14 PM
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QUOTE(eugene88 @ Aug 12 2011, 10:55 PM) Yes, I am talking about 55mm prime since I am very new to photography and I intend to learn more about it during the end of the year. I live in Johor, so I can't possible travel to KL to view the prices of the DSLR sold there but I will try to go there during Hari Raya holidays. There's no 55mm hehe I think you're talking about 50mm prime lens! Good choice!  I have 1 myself hehee I'm currently in Singapore now, awesome place with awesome people I feel sO safe hangin my camera and walking around here.. Hope to post sone pics soon when I get back for cnc! |
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Everdying
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Aug 12 2011, 11:16 PM
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Two is One and One is None.
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QUOTE(Calvin Seak @ Aug 12 2011, 11:14 PM) There's no 55mm hehe I think you're talking about 50mm prime lens! Good choice! I have 1 myself hehee I'm currently in Singapore now, awesome place with awesome people I feel sO safe hangin my camera and walking around here.. Hope to post sone pics soon when I get back for cnc! there was 55mm prime, i have one with me now...its old MF lens. |
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lwliam
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Aug 12 2011, 11:20 PM
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Your friendly neighborhood photographer
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so like i said kEazYc , sorry that you've mistaken for 'knowing' your primes 55mm i heard u say?  unless its an old MF lens from the film era like i mentioned earlier... if its the 50mm you're on about, eugene, then if u have the money (which isnt a lot for an f/1.8 glass), go ahead and have a try. most ppl wont be dissapointed with it. |
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babyk
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Aug 12 2011, 11:26 PM
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QUOTE(Everdying @ Aug 12 2011, 11:16 PM) there was 55mm prime, i have one with me now...its old MF lens. You have the F1.2 version?  http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/compa...kkor/index3.htm |
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eugene88
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Aug 12 2011, 11:37 PM
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QUOTE(lwliam @ Aug 12 2011, 11:20 PM) so like i said kEazYc , sorry that you've mistaken for 'knowing' your primes 55mm i heard u say? unless its an old MF lens from the film era like i mentioned earlier... if its the 50mm you're on about, eugene, then if u have the money (which isnt a lot for an f/1.8 glass), go ahead and have a try. most ppl wont be dissapointed with it. Sorry guys Somehow I get confused with the 50mm and the 55mm  I apologise once more for all the inconvenience cause About RM350? |
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vearn27
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Aug 12 2011, 11:49 PM
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QUOTE(eugene88 @ Aug 12 2011, 11:37 PM) Sorry guys Somehow I get confused with the 50mm and the 55mm I apologise once more for all the inconvenience cause About RM350? I suppose you're trying to say... why bother 50mm prime (single focal length) when you can have it covered with 18-55mm zoom lens. One that differentiates between a prime and zoom lens is the aperture. Since you're new, try google and read about the exposure triangle (Aperture + Shutter Speed + ISO). It's basic and foundation to photography. Single focus length lens or prime usually has big aperture (smaller the f value, larger the aperture). Example 50mm f/1.8D or f/1.8G vs 18-55 f/3.5-5.6G. The largest aperture on the 50mm prime is f/1.8 while on the 18-55mm would be f/5.6 maximum on the 55mm end. If you did the googling job above, you should understands how aperture could affect your photo output  |
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eugene88
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Aug 12 2011, 11:56 PM
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QUOTE(vearn27 @ Aug 12 2011, 11:49 PM) I suppose you're trying to say... why bother 50mm prime (single focal length) when you can have it covered with 18-55mm zoom lens. One that differentiates between a prime and zoom lens is the aperture. Since you're new, try google and read about the exposure triangle (Aperture + Shutter Speed + ISO). It's basic and foundation to photography. Single focus length lens or prime usually has big aperture (smaller the f value, larger the aperture). Example 50mm f/1.8D or f/1.8G vs 18-55 f/3.5-5.6G. The largest aperture on the 50mm prime is f/1.8 while on the 18-55mm would be f/5.6 maximum on the 55mm end. If you did the googling job above, you should understands how aperture could affect your photo output That is what I wanted to ask  And the difference between AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D and AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G? |
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hidden830726
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Aug 12 2011, 11:59 PM
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QUOTE(Everdying @ Aug 12 2011, 11:16 PM) there was 55mm prime, i have one with me now...its old MF lens. Epic OMG moment. Old school |
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Calvin Seak
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Aug 13 2011, 12:02 AM
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QUOTE(Everdying @ Aug 12 2011, 11:16 PM) there was 55mm prime, i have one with me now...its old MF lens. Ahh so sorry for my blunt comments then, because I'm still new hehe |
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Everdying
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Aug 13 2011, 12:11 AM
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Two is One and One is None.
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QUOTE(babyk @ Aug 12 2011, 11:26 PM) no la, mine is the f/2.8 micro ai. http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/compa...r/55mmmicro.htm |
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vearn27
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Aug 13 2011, 12:18 AM
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QUOTE(eugene88 @ Aug 12 2011, 11:56 PM) That is what I wanted to ask And the difference between AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D and AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G? Lazy to explain over and over again... I re-posted it several pages ago... Anyway, check this out if it helps: http://mansurovs.com/nikon-50mm-f1-8g-review |
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xbbshampoo
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Aug 13 2011, 01:09 AM
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the 35mm af-s when shoot at f1.8. quite hard to get sharp eyes right if the subject even move a lil bit  |
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vearn27
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Aug 13 2011, 01:14 AM
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QUOTE(xbbshampoo @ Aug 13 2011, 01:09 AM) the 35mm af-s when shoot at f1.8. quite hard to get sharp eyes right if the subject even move a lil bit 35mm should be easier to handle than 50mm given the larger DOF. Did you set your camera properly? Example high SS and either AF-S (for static subject) and AF-C (for moving subject)? And please... you're sure that you're not moving while you shooting? |
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xbbshampoo
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Aug 13 2011, 01:18 AM
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QUOTE(vearn27 @ Aug 13 2011, 01:14 AM) 35mm should be easier to handle than 50mm given the larger DOF. Did you set your camera properly? Example high SS and either AF-S (for static subject) and AF-C (for moving subject)? And please... you're sure that you're not moving while you shooting? mayb my hand shake abit lo. next time i use af-c  |
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kEazYc
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Aug 13 2011, 01:19 AM
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/rantstart QUOTE(lwliam @ Aug 12 2011, 11:20 PM) so like i said kEazYc , sorry that you've mistaken for 'knowing' your primes 55mm i heard u say? unless its an old MF lens from the film era like i mentioned earlier... if its the 50mm you're on about, eugene, then if u have the money (which isnt a lot for an f/1.8 glass), go ahead and have a try. most ppl wont be dissapointed with it. QUOTE(vearn27 @ Aug 12 2011, 11:49 PM) I suppose you're trying to say... why bother 50mm prime (single focal length) when you can have it covered with 18-55mm zoom lens. One that differentiates between a prime and zoom lens is the aperture. Since you're new, try google and read about the exposure triangle (Aperture + Shutter Speed + ISO). It's basic and foundation to photography. Single focus length lens or prime usually has big aperture (smaller the f value, larger the aperture). Example 50mm f/1.8D or f/1.8G vs 18-55 f/3.5-5.6G. The largest aperture on the 50mm prime is f/1.8 while on the 18-55mm would be f/5.6 maximum on the 55mm end. If you did the googling job above, you should understands how aperture could affect your photo output QUOTE(eugene88 @ Aug 12 2011, 11:56 PM) That is what I wanted to ask And the difference between AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D and AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G? /rantends This post has been edited by kEazYc: Aug 13 2011, 01:20 AM |
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stsh90
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Aug 13 2011, 01:21 AM
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babyk
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Aug 13 2011, 01:24 AM
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The AF-S 35mm f1.8 DX focusing is super slow. Even the AF lens is faster  |
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Agito666
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Aug 13 2011, 01:27 AM
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10k Club
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QUOTE(babyk @ Aug 13 2011, 01:24 AM) The AF-S 35mm f1.8 DX focusing is super slow. Even the AF lens is faster slow meh?  i use with my D70s seems okay what |
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