The 50mm lens, once the mainstay of 35mm photography, has been all but . The 50mm lens is called a "normal" or "standard" lens because the way it renders . an entry-level 50mm lens, and f/5.6, the typical maximum aperture at the portrait .

The focal length of 35mm sounds wide but is the equivalent of 52mm on a full .

I don't recommend using a 35mm focal length lens for closer portrait work (such . with a 1.3x or 1.6x FOVCF, the result is near to the classic normal 50mm lens. .

8 posts - 4 authors - Last post: Feb 1235mm vs 50mm For Sony A290. I've been . 50mm is awkward on APSC. . I'll be shooting portraits, landscapes, food, and alot of car stuff. .

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10 posts - 5 authorsWhats a good lens for a beginner? the 50mm 1.8g or the 35mm 1.8g? . pictures I attached. also plants or objects close up with blown background and portraits. .

DX Normal Tele Wide Midrange Portrait . You can order it now at Adorama, Ritz or Amazon. . For instance, I bought my 17-35mm back for use on my F100 film camera in April 2000, and it's still the best wide lens for most . For photos of family and friends in any light without flash, the Nikon 50mm f/1.4 AF-S is unbeaten. .

10 posts - 9 authors - Last post: Jul 9, 2009As far as portraits go I'd say the 50mm has the edge because it wont give .

11 posts - 7 authors - Last post: Aug 26, 2009I am looking to invest in a good prime for portraits. Ideally I'd like the Nikon 50mm f1.8 which is only about £110, but it's not AF-S and therefore.

19 posts - 15 authors - Last post: Oct 29, 2010The 50mm is a wide angle lens roughly like a 35 in 35mm film cameras. . For portraits, you'll probably want to take a look at the 4/150 or 4/180 .

6 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Jan 1These focal lengths fit pretty well with the ideal portrait focal lengths on . As for buying a 35mm or a 50mm, I'm of the camp that every camera .

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Although designed as a 'standard' lens for 35mm film, these days the 50mm F1 .

13 posts - 8 authorsI've already bought a nikon d7000. i'm currently deciding whether to buy a .

4 posts - 4 authors - Last post: Jun 4, 2005Canon 35mm f1.4 L vs 50mm f1.4 Canon EF and EF-S Lenses. . but the 50F1.4 is a great little portrait lens. . good for upper body shots .

6 posts - 4 authorsBesides photos of the child i would also use it for portraits of adults, and outdoors aswell. So the question is 35mm or 50mm? I've tests both distances on my .

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6 posts - 5 authors - Last post: Mar 13Then the sigma 30mm f/1.4 or nikons 35mm f/1.8. Both good . 50mm is more of a portrait, and is far too cramped for indoor usage. (Canons .

Feb 9, 2009 – And any 35mm Nikon prime lenses (the 50mm equivalent for a DX camera's smaller sensor) around before were either too old or too expensive .

Aug 20, 2009 – These would be both indoor and outdoor portraits; which .

4 answers - Jun 29, 2007Top answer: The 35mm 1.8 is an awesome optic on DX Nikon DSLR's. I use it as my main lens for NBA basketball (I shoot from beneath the basket) and have found it to be .

15 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Jan 3, 2010what would you say is better for run of the mill familly pics 35mm or 50mm, assuming both have there advantages over each other .. what would .

35mm f/1.8G. Fast, lightweight f/1.8 prime DX-format NIKKOR lens perfect for low- light conditions, travel, environmental portrait and general photography. .

12 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Jun 16, 2010if you put a 50mm (35mm) lens on a gh1, would it look the same as if . are telephoto/portrait/macro lenses for the 4/3 and Micro4/3 systems. .

Mar 28, 2011 – 50mm is 70mm equivalent which isn't a traditional portrait length. . Re: 35mm vs 50mm NEW, binary_eye, 6 months ago. Re: 35mm vs 50mm NEW .

Nov 13, 2010 – The Nikon 35mm 1.8 camera lens is an amazing product for the price. This lens works nearly as well as many that costs a thousand dollars .

Jan 29, 2010 – 35mm vs 50mm lenses . 50mm is a popular portrait length .

This compact and fast, f/1.8 lens is versatile and perfect for travel and portrait . . The newer 50mm f/1.8G AF-S, 50mm f/1.4G AF-S lens or 35mm f/1.8G AF-S lens .

Jan 13, 2011 – You might get a faster 'normal' prime, like a 50mm f/1.4 or a f/1.2 (or, if you're intro . the de facto standard for portrait photography all 'round the world. . . concert using just two prime lenses -- a 50mm f1.8 and a 35mm f1.8. .

9 posts - 7 authors - Last post: Aug 21, 2009Advise needed Nikon 35mm or 50mm . 1) Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Wide Angle Auto Focus . The 50mm has the edge for portraits. .

May 27, 2011 – Focal length is focal length, regardless of sensor size or whether the lens is a zoom lens. If you have tried your kit lens at 35mm and 50mm, .

Jan 13, 2011 – Discuss 50mm/1.4 vs 35mm/2.4 Hi everyone I'm looking to get a prime . . On crop sensors it's more like short tele/portrait lens and therefore I'd .

Nov 17, 2010 – Here is a quick summary of differences between the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G and Nikon 50mm f/1.4G: DX vs DX/FX – the first major difference I want .

6 answers - Jan 21, 2007Nikon 35mm f1.8g vs 50mm f1.8g? which would be more useful for a person who wants to get into portraits. I don't want to copy his style, but I .

10 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Nov 16, 2007I love a good prime lens, but with my newly purchased 50mm (F/1.8), I see that I stand plenty far . If you find 50mm too long try 30mm or 35mm. .

Shorter or longer lenses don't change perspective, they just make framing .

Feb 23, 2009 – When it comes to 35mm vs 50mm I say ideally both. I'm using a 50mm & an 85mm right now and they are excellent for portraits. I also want to .

25 posts - 13 authorsWhy not look at the 50mm f/1.4 AF or AF-S? Still cheaper than the 35mm f/1.8, and the extra . The extra reach of 50mm over 35mm is also nice for portraiture. .

Topic: 50mm f1.4 af-s or 35mm f1.8 af-s ? . I like them both, but would like something that works with low light and that would be good for portrait style pictures. .

10 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Jan 14, 2010I own the Nikon 50mm F1.8 D lens. . 35 i do not know . always nice to buy some primes but if i was you i would buy a good 85mm for portraits ! .

May 27, 2011 – Nikon 35mm f/1.8 af-s vs 50mm f/1.8 af-s. . Its good for portrait (because of crop factor it is the same as 50mm on FF camera) , personaly I use .

Apr 24, 2011 – Portrait On a Crop Sensor: 35mm vs 50mm. NON SUBJECT RELATED INTRO: Before I begin I'd like to apologize about my lack of contribution .

15 posts - 10 authors - Last post: Aug 4Automotive get the 35mm. 50mm would be solid for portraits. . 35mm on a crop sensor will look similar to what a 50mm looks like on full frame. .

25 posts - 7 authors - Last post: Jan 8, 2010I'm trying to decide between the 35mm 1.8 and 50mm 1.8 for my D90. . . whether you are taking posed "portraits" or more candid "snapshots". .

Normal angle of view on FX-format cameras - Classic, normal angle of view .

20 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Apr 2, 2007Default Re: 35mm vs 50mm. for both landscape and portraits, i choose 35mm. for portraits only, i choose 50mm. for landscape, i choose 35mm. .

8 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Jan 15, 2010Apart from those tiny things, I'd really really recommend that lens, or any 50mm- style lens, for portraits or just to get a completely different view .

Feb 8, 2006 – Post your best portraits shot with a 50mm Lens .

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7 posts - 6 authorsAny other suggestions? I'm using a Nikon D5100. I own a 18mm-55mm and 55mm .

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