What lense?

[gfwilliams]

Hi,

I have currently got a Nikon D50, a Kit 18-55 and an F4 70-300 and 100GBP to spare...

My main subject is cars....

I was thinking of mabe getting a 50mm F1.8 , as there are some cheap ones around, but was also thinking of a macro lense, which I have no clue about.


What would you recomend?


Thanks

[Mr Noble]

50mm f1.8 everytime.


p.s. There is no e on the end of the word lens.



eta. Actually I would get a sigma 30mm 1.4 as its about the same as a 50mm was on film cameras and would be better for everyday use and I love mine. (got it instead of the 50mm as I have a 60mm f2.8 macro)

the sigma is more cash though. about £250 iirc

Edited by Mr Noble on Monday 12th March 21:17

[gfwilliams]

Thanks - Sounds good - anyone else have an opinion?

[GetCarter]

Agreed.. no 'e' on the end

Seriously, you'll struggle to get a decent Macro for £100. The 50mm is a quality lens, but if you are used to zooms, you have to get into a different mind set to use primes.

[beano500]

GetCarter said:

.... you have to get into a different mind set to use primes.

Is that what it is? Some say I'm mad!

It seems as if it's a fashionable time to have a prime or two. But read Ken Rockwell and you'd be forgiven for thinking that you only need a 18-200mm.

[gfwilliams]

Ok then my mind is made up - i will buy the 50mm lens


Thanks

[Mr Noble]

beano500 said:

But read Ken Rockwell and you'd be forgiven for thinking that you only need a 18-200mm.

Ithought that too! What is it with the guy? Has he given up on quality in persuit of lazyness and a smaller bag?

[_dobbo_]

Ken Rockwell is a mentalist, you have to take everything he writes with a huge pinch of salt.

Last thing I read he had basically given up on all his other bodies and was using a D40 all the time, guess he is getting weak arms in his old age.