yeah 50mm - 90mm in DX, that's why I am asking for opinions on using either the 50mm 1.4G or the 85mm 1.8D in DX as basically I would prefer a nice bokeh and as much isolation as possible although its not that important. Setting will be outdoors by the poolside mainly,we hope it doesn't rain on that day!

Your 105 Macro
Sharp and nice creamy bokeh

For the 50, I think the 50 1.8G is sharper; Seeing some of the sample photos around, it seems the 1.8G produce much better results. Tempting.....

85 also have new G version for 1.8.

This post has been edited by Andy214: Jan 27 2012, 05:37 PM

from ur sig u have a 16-85, that is good enough for group photos.
else its not really that hard for u to drag out that lens and set it to the respective 50mm and 85mm lengths and see how it works right...

plus when u say 3m away for portrait is only half the info.
half? 3/4 length? headshot?

again, dragging out ur 16-85 and setting it to see which one works better for u...

This post has been edited by Everdying: Jan 27 2012, 05:51 PM

24 F1.4 bokeh is and i was so and i took off my wallet and i

thanks for helping me... very costly repair..

ah yes, i did test it out past few days, only thing is that i can only get half maybe 1/4 shot, i may need to do group of maybe 5-6 people, and with the 105mm, i would need to stand 30m away ....haha!

would need it by mid march, so i wouldnt wannna get the 85 1.8g as yet, as i don't really know how it performs

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Added on January 27, 2012, 7:32 pmi did look at the 16-85mm, in fact i was trying it out due CNY gathering and mostly took pics of the kids, 85mm end was fine. I really like the versatility and the IQ of the lens, but may not be that useful.....
thing is the function will be at 7pm onwards, so low light capability is the one i would be looking for, (50mm)85mm f/1.8 vs (50mm)85mm f/5.6...hmmmm, i think you know what i mean

groups shots maybe 5-6 people, mostly i may wanna get full length with occasional headshots and 3/4 length



This post has been edited by ojtee: Jan 27 2012, 07:32 PM

you edi got 35mm right? is it ok if you go for 85mm and then compensate the missing "50mm" using your feet to zoom? 85mm for portrait.. 35mm for group.. although 85mm abit hard to get full body with 3m

Erm...now my lens is install on my camera...So how to store it? What i means is do i need to separate the lens and camera for store in cupboard?

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Added on January 27, 2012, 9:38 pmCan i use lenspen to clean my mirror inside the camera? I saw a single dust in it but dunno can use lenspen to clean or not...><

This post has been edited by 163119779: Jan 27 2012, 09:38 PM

5-6 ppl with 50mm, and from 3m away...they're going to have to really squeeze tight.
just use ur 16-85 with flash for those group shots better.

for headshots, actual 85mm lens still better...even tho u have to stand further back with DX.
doesnt matter if 50mm is roughly a 75mm field of view blah blah blah, the lens distortion is still of a 50mm.

for the rest, i guess either ur 35mm or 16-85 will do fine.

was thinking of using the 1224 for group shots, and put the 85mm on for portrait. i think the UWA perspective would be good in the poolside view. Purpose is to get as much pictures, portraitwaise of bride n groom during the evening dusk lighting, thing is i prob be the only 'photog' there and reception is for SIL, so pressure is on me....haha.....hop i don't just go snapping food pics instead of people.....

thing is i luv the 85mm bokeh.......decisions,decisions

Use a blower, raise the mirror then blow. Don't use lenspen, unless its the one designed for sensor.

spam picture 2day~

bokeh is boring,
just get the wide angle, wide angle is fun

your pictures are fantastic as always.

This post has been edited by tctham: Jan 28 2012, 12:04 AM

i see photoshopped

yeah, was planning to load the 1224 on the D5100, and have the other bokehliciuos lens on the D300s......
The D5100 doubles up as backup and video too.....or i may just pass it to my niece to snap groups photos

At those distance, 85mm on DX body will give you head and shoulder pics of the bride and bridegroom while 50mm on DX body will give you 2/3rd of the body in portrait orientation. More people would be difficult to fit in the frame. If in landscape orientation, 50mm would fit 4 people but limited to head and shoulder pics. 85mm in landscape mode would give a tight crop of the couple's faces.

Mounting different lenses on two bodies is always a good idea. Be careful while doing group pics with the 12-24mm. If possible try to avoid putting people at the extreme sides when taking in landscape mode at the extreme wide angle as distortion can be bad. Try not to tilt the camera too much.

On a side note, you will find that wide angle pics are the most difficult to master but if properly executed, the outcome gives the most satisfaction.

later have to show us lah. how u get the skin tone that good but the mood is that dull~ so awesome..
give a bit of hints saja la.. hehe

wide angle is boring,
just get the super tele, super tele is fun

hey guys, opinions please im still waiting for the 85mm f1.8G. should i continue to wait or should i just get a tamron sp90? this is for a d40

usage: portrait, stage shots, compressed perspective

im also thinking about the tamron 70-200 f2.8. been reading about slow/inaccurate AF on tamron lenses. how bad is it for u guys? i dont mind the AF noise

if AF speed is not an issue, then the tamron would do nice, thing about the 85 1.8g is that there isn't any real life feedback test on it, so its kinda gamble if you get it first hand, abathen, since its the 2nd gen 1.8, it will prob be as good if not better than its predecessor