Anybody have this lens? Seems like a good deal, using it for Night Photography and Portraits and stuff.
Also, is there a big difference from the older f/1.8 to the newer f/1.4 50mm lens?
I also have a Nikon 18-200 VR lens (it's the one on my camera 90% of the time) - even though it's a slower lens, the VR makes it equivalent to a faster lens.
I also have a Nikon 18-200 VR lens (it's the one on my camera 90% of the time) - even though it's a slower lens, the VR makes it equivalent to a faster lens.
Anybody have this lens? Seems like a good deal, using it for Night Photography and Portraits and stuff.
Also, is there a big difference from the older f/1.8 to the newer f/1.4 50mm lens?
Uhm, actually VR is for help with hand shake and it does allow you to shoot at a slower shutter speed at longer ranges and hopefully attain sharper results.
The term "fast" refers to Aperture speeds, i.e. f/1.8. The lower the number, the "faster" the glass. Shutter speeds and apertures are completely different.
Adrien
I disagree. That's Nikon's line, but it doesn't really work out that way, especially if you do any action photography. Not only it is slower, but with the smaller maximum aperture, autofocus performance and low-light capabilities take a hit too.I also have a Nikon 18-200 VR lens (it's the one on my camera 90% of the time) - even though it's a slower lens, the VR makes it equivalent to a faster lens.
I disagree. That's Nikon's line, but it doesn't really work out that way, especially if you do any action photography. Not only it is slower, but with the smaller maximum aperture, autofocus performance and low-light capabilities take a hit too.
I also had the 18-200 VR. Now I have the 70-200/2.8 VR. The two don't even compare. Night and day. The 18-200 is a really nice consumer lens, but it is what it is, and that includes being not fast.
Guys - I didn't say that VR can turn the 18-200 (which is f/4.5-f-5.6) into an f/1.8 - but don't tell me that it doesn't improve things. It depends on what you're shooting. It won't help for sports because the stuff that you're shooting is moving, but it certainly helps a lot in many situations.
But agreed that I wasn't very specific
I also had the 18-200 VR. Now I have the 70-200/2.8 VR. The two don't even compare. Night and day. The 18-200 is a really nice consumer lens, but it is what it is, and that includes being not fast.
I realize that. I was only making a point to dispute the claim that a slower lens with VR is the same as a faster lens. I made my comparison just to illustrate it's not a valid claim.C'mon, that's not a fair comparison and you know it. One's a consumer lens, and one's a pro lens - they're not meant to compete.
Is there a difference between the two lenses (1.8 v. 1.4) - only marginally I hear and remember if you set the lens to max. aperture (1.4 or 1.8) there is a real risk of spherical distortion. In other words, the lower stop may give you a little bit extra in low light but may also produce distorted images at the edges.
Don't knock carrying around the 70-200 until you try it. It is a wonderful lens. I gave up my 18-200 VR to get it. Honestly, I didn't care for the 18-200 all that much. Drove me nuts that it kept creeping out as I carried it around.