First AF Prime!

**jawats** · 05-28-2018, 07:17 AM - **1 Like**

So, I saw on the forums that KEH was having a sale. Having just sold off a few lenses for the precise purpose of getting an SMCP-DA 50mm 1.8, I checked it out, and managed to get one in nearly-new condition for $89 with shipping. I am very excited to try this because it is my first AF prime, want to do some portraits, and etc.

I have several other 50s and a 55 (-M 1.7, and two Taks), which are excellent, but between focus time and adapters, can take time to use.

**pepperberry farm** · 05-28-2018, 07:41 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jawats

So, I saw on the forums that KEH was having a sale. Having just sold off a few lenses for the precise purpose of getting an SMCP-DA 50mm 1.8, I checked it out, and managed to get one in nearly-new condition for $89 with shipping. I am very excited to try this because it is my first AF prime, want to do some portraits, and etc.

I have several other 50s and a 55 (-M 1.7, and two Taks), which are excellent, but between focus time and adapters, can take time to use.

congrats!

when will she arrive?

**jawats** · 05-28-2018, 09:06 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

congrats!

when will she arrive?

Sometime this week or early next.

**pepperberry farm** · 05-28-2018, 10:12 AM

Originally posted by jawats

Sometime this week or early next.

coolness - you know what they say; 'pics or it didn't happen'....

SSGGeezer · 05-28-2018, 10:24 AM - **1 Like**

If you like the 50mm focal length on APSC you are going to be very happy. Mine is super sharp but underused since my most used 50mm is my FA Macro. Enjoy and post images in the newest acquisitions thread under the general talk forum.

**jawats** · 05-31-2018, 07:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

coolness - you know what they say; 'pics or it didn't happen'....

Well, it arrived today. Here are a couple I took with it.

SSGGeezer · 05-31-2018, 09:16 PM

You can already see that at 1.8 your depth of field is pretty thin!

Nice first shots though.

05-28-2018, 07:17 AM - 1 Like	#1
jawats Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 756	First AF Prime! So, I saw on the forums that KEH was having a sale. Having just sold off a few lenses for the precise purpose of getting an SMCP-DA 50mm 1.8, I checked it out, and managed to get one in nearly-new condition for $89 with shipping. I am very excited to try this because it is my first AF prime, want to do some portraits, and etc. I have several other 50s and a 55 (-M 1.7, and two Taks), which are excellent, but between focus time and adapters, can take time to use.

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05-28-2018, 07:41 AM - 1 Like	#2
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,659	Originally posted by jawats So, I saw on the forums that KEH was having a sale. Having just sold off a few lenses for the precise purpose of getting an SMCP-DA 50mm 1.8, I checked it out, and managed to get one in nearly-new condition for $89 with shipping. I am very excited to try this because it is my first AF prime, want to do some portraits, and etc. I have several other 50s and a 55 (-M 1.7, and two Taks), which are excellent, but between focus time and adapters, can take time to use. congrats! when will she arrive?

05-28-2018, 09:06 AM	#3
jawats Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 756 Original Poster	Originally posted by pepperberry farm congrats! when will she arrive? Sometime this week or early next.

05-28-2018, 10:12 AM	#4
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,659	Originally posted by jawats Sometime this week or early next. coolness - you know what they say; 'pics or it didn't happen'....

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SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	If you like the 50mm focal length on APSC you are going to be very happy. Mine is super sharp but underused since my most used 50mm is my FA Macro. Enjoy and post images in the newest acquisitions thread under the general talk forum.

05-31-2018, 09:16 PM	#7
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	You can already see that at 1.8 your depth of field is pretty thin! Nice first shots though.

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