In reply to Post #30
Have you still got a kit lens to try it out?
The cost is a big difference, I don't know about sharpness or focussing speed but small differences just from the change in focal length will be
A slight difference in subject isolation(background blur)
Your camera will have to be 50% further away
A very slight difference in perspective, if you were on the same spot with the same fish and someone took pics with a 50 and a 35 with the same framing you'd notice the difference but generally most wouldnt (smaller fish, bigger ears with the 50)
Also for lighting, the extra distance will use a bit more power, while lessening the difference in brightness between you and the background (assuming your using a flash on camera)
Personally if I was to buy a second prime I'd go more than one step in focal length
Edit, I was getting mixed up with canon, the cost isn't much of a factor with nikon
Have you still got a kit lens to try it out?
The cost is a big difference, I don't know about sharpness or focussing speed but small differences just from the change in focal length will be
A slight difference in subject isolation(background blur)
Your camera will have to be 50% further away
A very slight difference in perspective, if you were on the same spot with the same fish and someone took pics with a 50 and a 35 with the same framing you'd notice the difference but generally most wouldnt (smaller fish, bigger ears with the 50)
Also for lighting, the extra distance will use a bit more power, while lessening the difference in brightness between you and the background (assuming your using a flash on camera)
Personally if I was to buy a second prime I'd go more than one step in focal length
Edit, I was getting mixed up with canon, the cost isn't much of a factor with nikon
In reply to Post #31
Haven't got the kit lens mate. Point taken regarding lighting, I hadn't thought about that. What lens would you get to accompany the 35
Thanks
Haven't got the kit lens mate. Point taken regarding lighting, I hadn't thought about that. What lens would you get to accompany the 35
Thanks
In reply to Post #32
A good zoom
Without another lens to compare, you could do a mock catch shot in the garden, then move the camera 50% further, open up to 1.8 and then crop to match framing. It won't be perfect but will give you a visual idea of the difference
A good zoom
Without another lens to compare, you could do a mock catch shot in the garden, then move the camera 50% further, open up to 1.8 and then crop to match framing. It won't be perfect but will give you a visual idea of the difference
In reply to Post #32
What do you want it to do mate?
The 35 is perfect for trophy shots, you won't get much better without spending £££.
If it's just for general use... I find myself using my telephoto far more than anything these days. Keeps me occupied on the bank, at work and basically whenever I'm out and about
What do you want it to do mate?
The 35 is perfect for trophy shots, you won't get much better without spending £££.
If it's just for general use... I find myself using my telephoto far more than anything these days. Keeps me occupied on the bank, at work and basically whenever I'm out and about
In reply to Post #34
I just find my pics aren't quite as sharp as I'd like them. I know it's more than likely the settings and I'm rubbish
But just thinking if it's perfectly suited to my d3300.
I do also need another lens that can do anything kids wildlife trophy shots etc if you have any suggestions
Thanks
I just find my pics aren't quite as sharp as I'd like them. I know it's more than likely the settings and I'm rubbish
But just thinking if it's perfectly suited to my d3300. I do also need another lens that can do anything kids wildlife trophy shots etc if you have any suggestions
Thanks
In reply to Post #35
Take some shots where the flash is the main light, if these are soft the lens may be the issue, if they're sharp it's a settings problem
A telephoto is nice to have, and often aren't bad for macro with the right adaptor
Take some shots where the flash is the main light, if these are soft the lens may be the issue, if they're sharp it's a settings problem
A telephoto is nice to have, and often aren't bad for macro with the right adaptor