Nikkor 50mm f1.8d vs f1.8g is there really a difference?

[Obir]

If it helps, Nikon has a very good lens simulator tool that shows how the FOV changes at different focal lengths here:Nikon: Interactive D-SLR Lens simulator
You can compare FX vs DX lenses and bodies to give you a good idea of what you should expect.
Hope this helps

 

[Claudia!]

I will definitely try that. Do ya'll recommend the 50mm 1.8 G over the 35mm 1.8?

 

[gav329]

Hi Claudia

There is a thread regarding the 35 or 50mm choice with loads of good points about both lenses.

Basically they are different, the 50 is renowned for being a very good portrait lense and the 35 is a very good lense for groups of people and street scenes where you need a wider view.




Gav

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[Claudia!]

Yes! Thank you. I actually went through a few past threads last night. It actually helped a lot.

 

[Bukitimah]

This is what I get using the Nikon AFD 50 mm F1.8 with Raynox DCR 250

 

[jayradio]

One of my first images with the 50mm from this past Saturday night...

 

[Obir]

One of my first images with the 50mm from this past Saturday night..

This looks great.
Are you doing any off camera post processing?

 

[jayradio]

This looks great.
Are you doing any off camera post processing?

Thanks...no this is straight out of the camera, jpg, just went through photoshop to add my name in the corner.

I'm soon going to start experimenting with RAW, just eats up so much of my memory (need bigger cards).

 

[Obir]

Ok, I just had to jump in too and just ordered the 50mm 1.8d.
Seems like a really good deal on a good, sharp prime lens for less than US$130 (shipping incl.)

 

[jayradio]

I'm really enjoying this lens so far...!

 

[bluenoser]

I'm really enjoying this lens so far...!

Fast lenses are addictive! Glad you're enjoying it Jason.

 

[megan.e.arlitz]

I have D7000 as well. And thought about purchasing the G as well. I just want to know what would be right. I am planning on using it for Portraits and maybe some close up pictures of flowers as well. I am new to this I have the Kit lens the 18-105mm lens. I found a great video on Youtube. Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S vs 50mm f/1.8D - YouTube This guy is funny. He's got pictures of what the G and what the D lens can do on this video.

Also So a 35MM lens would be a better bet for doing landscapes??? Such as Mountains and what not?

 

[Marcel]

I have D7000 as well. And thought about purchasing the G as well. I just want to know what would be right. I am planning on using it for Portraits and maybe some close up pictures of flowers as well. I am new to this I have the Kit lens the 18-105mm lens. I found a great video on Youtube. Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S vs 50mm f/1.8D - YouTube This guy is funny. He's got pictures of what the G and what the D lens can do on this video.

Also So a 35MM lens would be a better bet for doing landscapes??? Such as Mountains and what not?

I'd start with a 50 or if you have a little more money a 60 or 85 micro to do close-ups and portraits. Landscapes you can do with your 18-105 since you will be using it at around f11 anyway with the tripod.

 

[megan.e.arlitz]

I keep hearing Micro, what exactly is Micro.. Also the 50G or 50D?

 

[fotojack]

I keep hearing Micro, what exactly is Micro.. Also the 50G or 50D?

Either 50 would be fine with your camera. You have the built in motor drive your your D7000.

And what you hear a lot is "macro"...same as micro, really. Nikon uses the term macro when describing their macro lenses. The term means super close ups of bugs and flowers and such. I'm sure you've seen some close up shots of bees and ants? That's macro.

 

[megan.e.arlitz]

Either 50 would be fine with your camera. You have the built in motor drive your your D7000.

And what you hear a lot is "macro"...same as micro, really. Nikon uses the term macro when describing their macro lenses. The term means super close ups of bugs and flowers and such. I'm sure you've seen some close up shots of bees and ants? That's macro.

garr...so much information... ... does anyone have macro picture vs a non macro picture?

 

[fotojack]

Sure...let me give you an example. Hang on.......

This is a macro shot of a drop of water on a plant leaf:


Here's a regular shot of that plant:

 

[megan.e.arlitz]

Sure...let me give you an example. Hang on.......

This is a macro shot of a drop of water on a plant leaf:
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Here's a regular shot of that plant:
View attachment 9743

So It's just more sharper than a regular lens am I right?

 

[Sambr]

I bought the "G" for one reason only. I do a lot shooting in nasty, and sometimes dusty conditions, the "G" is Weather sealed much more so with no moving external parts.

 

[miknoypinoy]

So It's just more sharper than a regular lens am I right?

not necessarily sharper. you can get really sharp images with a non macro lens. your just able to focus closer to your subject with a macro lens.