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WTB: 85 mm 1.8
melissa6631
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How much do these usually run you and can any of you show me some differences between this and the 50mm 1.8
Missy Ü
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melissa6631
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Sharp and sharper:D
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well, I have the 50mm f/1.8. it's a great lens.
let's see the difference - 50mm V. 85mm - - - the obvious difference is the mm count. there is quite a bit of difference between 50 and 85. now the only other difference - - - which in my opinion is one of the main issues for a lot of lens buyers - - - $70 V. $370. for me, the decision was easy.
you can go to pbase and go to the camera database for picture samples. but keep in mind, it's not always professional photographers taking those photos - and some amateurs don't know what they're doing - so they put everything and more on there - good photos and not. just something to remember.
good luck! let us know how you like your final decision!
- RE
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long time, havent heard from ya!
The 85 mm is a very sweet lens! use it for indoor gymnastics, school events in the classroom, portraits etc.
Its a lens I WSH I NEVER SOLD! ( about 4 weeks ago ).
Its not a very sharp lens however...... ITS A SUPER SHARP LENS!
troy
Hey there Troy. Good to see you!
I keep seeing people using this lens and the results are awesome! I don't know how to justify a $300-$400 fee, though.
Is there a mid-range lens between the 50mm and the 85mm?
I got one and probably the best lens in my bag. You could justify it easy.
No (as far as I know). The only lenses in between 50mm and 85mm are zooms that include some or all of that range (e.g. 18-70mm, 28-80mm, 70-210mm). None of those zooms are as fast as F1.8, so you need much more light to use them. The only exception is the 60mm macro lenses which are more expensive than the 85mm, but still not as fast. As far as image quality goes, the 50mm lenses are just as good as the 85mm. The differnce is that it's not really long enough to do stuff like live music or indoor spots. I think the 50mm is fine for a portrait lens, you just have to get a bit closer to your subject.
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A EF-S 60mm Macro makes a nice portrait lens, and is a killer macro capapble of 1:1 without adapters. Still the 380 dollar range, and only useable in an EF-S capable body.