The Photography Hangout Thread

[Grimace427]

I'm really enviously at the locations you guys have access to!

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[JayTea]

Would be cool if everyone posted their shooting parameters along with gear shot with each photo so others could learn.

 

[GoBlues38]

I'm eyeing a 50mm f1.4 prime lens for this purpose. Is there that big of a major difference with the 35mm f2.0 lens? Which one would be better?

Thanks!!

If you are full frame FX get the 50mm.

If you are a crop sensor DX get the 35mm.

 

[JayTea]

If you are full frame FX get the 50mm.

If you are a crop sensor DX get the 35mm.

I had the 50mm f1.4 on DX and loved it. Then I moved to FX about a year ago and fell in love all over again. It's a different animal in full frame. I would say if you're planning on ever switching to full frame get the 50mm f1.4

 

[GForensic]

If you are full frame FX get the 50mm.

If you are a crop sensor DX get the 35mm.

Blues,

I have a Canon 70D so it's a crop sensor. What are the big differences? Or only because of what you have stated already? The 50mm has a better aperture so is it because the 35mm is wider?

Thanks!!

 

[Grimace427]

Blues,

I have a Canon 70D so it's a crop sensor. What are the big differences? Or only because of what you have stated already? The 50mm has a better aperture so is it because the 35mm is wider?

Thanks!!

Crop sensors have a smaller field of view, just like when you crop an image that is exactly what the smaller sensor is doing. Canon has a 1.6 crop factor(Nikon is 1.5) so you take the focal length of the lens and multiply it by the crop factor to get the full-frame equivalent focal length.

A 50mm lens becomes an 80mm lens, so that is almost a telephoto length on a full frame camera. This means you have to stand further back from the subject to get it completely in your frame.

A wider angle lens makes it easier to fit more of the subject in your field of view.

 

[nsquared]

Some of the pics I took last night with the Prime 35 F2.0 Lens. Turned out pretty well. Again, as always, feel free to critique/criticize as you see fit!

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[GForensic]

Crop sensors have a smaller field of view, just like when you crop an image that is exactly what the smaller sensor is doing. Canon has a 1.6 crop factor(Nikon is 1.5) so you take the focal length of the lens and multiply it by the crop factor to get the full-frame equivalent focal length.

A 50mm lens becomes an 80mm lens, so that is almost a telephoto length on a full frame camera. This means you have to stand further back from the subject to get it completely in your frame.

A wider angle lens makes it easier to fit more of the subject in your field of view.

Thank you for the explanation Grimace!

So, and probably a matter of opinion here, is it better to have that little wider view versus a better aperture? Maybe another question to ask is what lens can you do more with?

 

[GoBlues38]

A 50mm lens becomes an 80mm lens, so that is almost a telephoto length on a full frame camera. This means you have to stand further back from the subject to get it completely in your frame.

A wider angle lens makes it easier to fit more of the subject in your field of view.

What he said. A true 50mm on FX would be a 35mm on DX. That focal length is the closest to the field of view the human eye has.

50mm on DX = 80mm onFX. It is a great "portrait" focal length, where you are wanting close ups and full frame composure of someones face. But is you are taking pictures of more than 2 people, or a car for example. It is just a hair too tight. Which is why i recommend the 35mm on DX.

This is from experience on my DX D7000. I have both the 35mm 1.8 and 50mm 1.4. ON the DX D7000, the 35 is 90% of my shots. On my FX D750, the 50 is 90%.

So, and probably a matter of opinion here, is it better to have that little wider view versus a better aperture? Maybe another question to ask is what lens can you do more with?

Part of developing ones style is in your own creative use of equipment.

http://digital-photography-school.com/crop-factor-explained/

This link can help better explain it.

 

[Grimace427]

Thank you for the explanation Grimace!

So, and probably a matter of opinion here, is it better to have that little wider view versus a better aperture? Maybe another question to ask is what lens can you do more with?

I have a 50mm f1.8 on my D7200 which is also a crop sensor. I find it more difficult for car photography because of how far back I need to stand to get the entire car in the frame. Not an issue if you have enough space though. You can get the 35mm in the same aperture as the 50mm, f1.8 at least(not sure I've seen a 35mm f1.4) so the only difference you'd be able to easily notice is the field of view.

Longer lenses do a better job at blurring the background making the subject pop. However the difference in background blur, aka bokeh, between 35mm and 50mm is not very noticeable.

Me personally, I don't do a lot of car photography as I find a beautiful car more interesting when looking at it in person than even the best photograph, but that's just me. A nice photo of a car doesn't need as much creativity in my very personal opinion especially when sitting still.

Now having said that, I am very interested in getting into action photography so that would mean having a zoom lens would become more important. I'd love to be able to coordinate some rolling car shots with fellow forum members to get a little speed into the photo. Too bad the weather this weekend isn't looking too good.

 

[GForensic]

What he said. A true 50mm on FX would be a 35mm on DX. That focal length is the closest to the field of view the human eye has.

50mm on DX = 80mm onFX. It is a great "portrait" focal length, where you are wanting close ups and full frame composure of someones face. But is you are taking pictures of more than 2 people, or a car for example. It is just a hair too tight. Which is why i recommend the 35mm on DX.

This is from experience on my DX D7000. I have both the 35mm 1.8 and 50mm 1.4. ON the DX D7000, the 35 is 90% of my shots. On my FX D750, the 50 is 90%.



Part of developing ones style is in your own creative use of equipment.

http://digital-photography-school.com/crop-factor-explained/

This link can help better explain it.

Thank you very much. I love how people here are so helpful!

 

[GoBlues38]

No worries. Photography is one of those "geek out" things in my life. I love talking about it and sharing what others have taught me.

 

[Grimace427]

No worries. Photography is one of those "geek out" things in my life. I love talking about it and sharing what others have taught me.

I love our secret language too! When my dad and I talk cameras my mom thinks we are just spitting out numbers. Hilarious.

 

[GForensic]

If you are full frame FX get the 50mm.

If you are a crop sensor DX get the 35mm.

I forgot to mention I am shooting with a Canon 70D (Crop sensor) so I am assuming the 35mm correct?

 

[GoBlues38]

yes 35mm for the 70D

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