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50 mm f1.4

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Chris, Dec 26, 2009.

  1. Dec 26, 2009 #1
    Chris

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    There isn't much to shoot in Sarasota, my hometown, but I just got this lens, and wanted to play around with it. So far it is incredible. I'm a huge fan of prime lenses, since that's what I learned on. The color and sharpness blow me away, especially after having been stuck with the garbage kit lens for nearly a year. I was unable to take a single photo I was satisfied with using that lens.

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  2. Dec 26, 2009 #2
    Chris

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    I spent much of my childhood on the dock or the beach in front of that bait shop.
     
  3. Dec 26, 2009 #3
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    Nice photos, Chris. A restaurant and a bait shop in the same establishment would make me nervule.
     
  4. Dec 26, 2009 #4
    Chris

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    Best onion rings in South Florida!
     
  5. Dec 27, 2009 #5
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  6. Dec 28, 2009 #6
    harrywitmore

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    Chris, nice pictures. I would just run on down to Selby and take tons. I'm a camera idiot so here's a dumb question. What is a prime lens?
     
  7. Dec 28, 2009 #7
    This_guy_Bri

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    i was wondering too....
     
  8. Dec 28, 2009 #8
    Mary Jane

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    In film and photography, a prime lens is either a photographic lens whose focal length is fixed, as opposed to a zoom lens, or it is the primary lens in a combination lens system.

    Confusion can sometimes result due to the two meanings of the term if the context does not make the interpretation clear. Alternative terms primary and fixed focal length or FFL are sometimes used to avoid ambiguity

    So says Wikepedia. I had no idea either.
     
  9. Dec 28, 2009 #9
    Brant

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    so did not sound like you MJ - i thought maybe you had been body snatched or something ?
    i also had no idea - thnx MJ & Wiki
     
  10. Dec 29, 2009 #10
    Aceetobe

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    Don't know what camera you have, but the Nikon 50 f/1.8 is probably the sharpest lens they make, and its pretty damn cheap.

    I have the Sigma 30mm f/1.4, and its my favorite lens. Garbage for orchids, but great for indoor/low light pictures.
     
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    This_guy_Bri

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    i think you're doin' good with it too!