50 mm vs 85 mm

rexbobcat · Apr 10, 2012

The 50mm is so cheap because it's construction is not too stellar. It also doesn't have a lot of glass in it. The more glass a lens has, the more expensive it usually is.

I personally dislike the 85mm "look" on a 1.5/1.6 crop sensor. It just seems awkward, even though it's almost comparable in focal length to a 135mm with that sensor.

However, on a 1.3 crop it seems just fine.

Mach0 · Apr 10, 2012

Derrel said:
Nikon has just released a new 85mm f/1.8 G-series lens with a built-in focusing motor. I'd rather have an 85mm f/1.8 lens than a 50mm f/1.8 lens if I had only a handful of lenses. The new 85/1.8 G has really,really good imaging performance. And since it is an AF-S lens, it will autofocus on both the entry-level and the higher-end Nikon bodies.

Funny you should say that. I've been going back and forth between the 50 1.8g and the 85 1.8g. I know the nifty 50 is a classic but I have that range covered by the 35-70. With that being said I would prob vote on the 85 1.8 and if you have enough $$ left over maybe get the 50 1.8d as well. It's only $100.

djacobox372 · Apr 10, 2012

TheFantasticG said:
Just make sure the one you order has 9 rounded aperture blades. They always make better bokeh.

Not if u only shoot wide open, aperture blades are completely retracted when at your widest aperture and have no effect on photos.

ItsssRyne · Apr 10, 2012

I'd go with the 50 as well. I'm trying to get my hands on a Canon 50mm 1.4 but the idiots at BestBuy haven't stocked it in over a year. From what I hear a 50mm is the way to go. With a low f stop you can take better pictures at night and it helps get a nice depth of field.