Which should I buy first 50mm 1.4 or 10-20mm

Bee99 · 02-04-2011, 09:59 PM

I think I'm going to get both. I to have read rave reviews about the 50mm which sounds like a good starting point.

kbrede · 02-05-2011, 02:41 AM

I don't know what the light is like in the shearing sheds but the DA * 55mm 1.4 might be a good choice. I imagine in some cases the quarters are tight, so maybe that focal length doesn't work real well. But the 55mm would work for low light and fast action, with the auto focus. But maybe you're much better at manual focus than I am.

RioRico · 02-05-2011, 02:44 AM

Originally posted by Bee99

I think I'm going to get both. I to have read rave reviews about the 50mm which sounds like a good starting point.

Good choice! Now all you need is a DA18-250 and you'll have a kit to keep you busy awhile. Until LBA infests you, anyway. Cheers!

twitch · 02-06-2011, 03:06 PM

Originally posted by GlennG

Of all the FA 50 F 1.4 customer reviews (here, Amazon, B&H) they are nearly universally aligned in praising the 50 as a great portrait lens and stating that it is a "must have" for any bag. My $0.02. Thanks. Glenn

Have you ever read anyone saying they prefer their FA50 for portraits rather than their DA70 or FA77? I haven't. I have though read comments from people saying they are using their 50 much less once they bought one of the limiteds around that focal length (35/40/43/70).

I have 4 limited primes and 4 zooms and not one 50, nor do I plan on buying one, the hype about how a 50 is a "must have" is ridiculous IMHO.

selar · 02-06-2011, 10:04 PM

Originally posted by twitch

the hype about how a 50 is a "must have" is ridiculous IMHO.

Agree, the FA 50/1.4 is my least used lens, the only reason I hang on to it is for the low light capability. Its the fastest lens I have, but its only really useful from 1.8 or 2.

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02-04-2011, 09:59 PM	#16
Bee99 New Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 11 Original Poster	I think I'm going to get both. I to have read rave reviews about the 50mm which sounds like a good starting point.

02-05-2011, 02:41 AM	#17
kbrede Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Nebraska Photos: Gallery Posts: 327	I don't know what the light is like in the shearing sheds but the DA * 55mm 1.4 might be a good choice. I imagine in some cases the quarters are tight, so maybe that focal length doesn't work real well. But the 55mm would work for low light and fast action, with the auto focus. But maybe you're much better at manual focus than I am.

02-05-2011, 02:44 AM	#18
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by Bee99 I think I'm going to get both. I to have read rave reviews about the 50mm which sounds like a good starting point. Good choice! Now all you need is a DA18-250 and you'll have a kit to keep you busy awhile. Until LBA infests you, anyway. Cheers!

02-06-2011, 03:06 PM	#19
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Originally posted by GlennG Of all the FA 50 F 1.4 customer reviews (here, Amazon, B&H) they are nearly universally aligned in praising the 50 as a great portrait lens and stating that it is a "must have" for any bag. My $0.02. Thanks. Glenn Have you ever read anyone saying they prefer their FA50 for portraits rather than their DA70 or FA77? I haven't. I have though read comments from people saying they are using their 50 much less once they bought one of the limiteds around that focal length (35/40/43/70). I have 4 limited primes and 4 zooms and not one 50, nor do I plan on buying one, the hype about how a 50 is a "must have" is ridiculous IMHO.

02-06-2011, 10:04 PM	#20
selar Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,042	Originally posted by twitch the hype about how a 50 is a "must have" is ridiculous IMHO. Agree, the FA 50/1.4 is my least used lens, the only reason I hang on to it is for the low light capability. Its the fastest lens I have, but its only really useful from 1.8 or 2.