50mm for 350D

[slimpickins70]

So i just bought a 350D w/ kit 18-55. i would like to do some indoor photos without flash or some night shots. the way i understand it a 50mm 1.8 would be good for a 35mm slr. what would the equivalent be for the 350D or should i just use the same lens on the the 350D and give up part of the picture? i don't think the kit lense would be to useful for low light situations. am i right or wrong?

Thanks

 

[gizmo2071]

I use the 50mm 1.8prime on a 350D.
Yes the converstion makes it ermm 75mm?
which is still a good length for portrait work, alot of people use the 85mm on digital cameras, so 75mm is close.
The 50mm witll really help in low light situtaions aswell

Should definatly use it, a great and cheap addition to your kit.

 

[Sebastian]

I use that lens too!
It`s perfect for low light situation and portraiture. :thumbup:
If you`ll by it, take one of the first generation. The quality ist better than the second one. The first genaeration has a metal thread for example...

 

[Big Mike]

I have a 50mm F1.8 and I loved it on my film camera. On my digital, it is a bit long for my liking. It is, however, the least expensive lens...so that's why so many people use and recommend it.

You could also look at a 24mm, 28mm, 30mm F1.4 (sigma), or 35mm lenses.

 

[250Gimp]

I have the 50mm f1.8 mk II on my 350D, and I really like it!! It works great and didn't cost much. As mentioned above the first generation 50 has a better construction, but it also costs quite a bit more, if you can find one!!