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Nikon 40mm f/2.8 vs 50mm f/1.8
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<blockquote data-quote="Zero4" data-source="post: 57660" data-attributes="member: 8078"><p>Hello-</p><p></p><p>I'm looking into getting a Prime Lens, and can't entirely decide between the <a href="http://amzn.com/B004Y1AYAC" target="_blank">Nikon AS-F 50mm f/1.8G</a> and the <a href="http://amzn.com/B005C50H2Y" target="_blank">Nikon AS-F 40mm f/2.8G</a>. I was wondering if I could get some opinions regarding the two lenses, other than reviews I have read online at online stores.</p><p></p><p>I would consider myself an advanced-beginner in photography. The majority of shots I take are either at concerts (low light) or of wildlife (from backyard to zoo's). My current gear includes:</p><p></p><p>Body: Nikon D3100</p><p>Lens: 18-55mm AF-S f/3.5-5.6 (Kit Lens)<p style="margin-left: 20px">55-300mm AF-S f/4.5-5.6G</p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"></p><p>I want to get a prime lens mainly for the advantages it has with low light, and I'm leaning towards the 50mm f/1.8G, but was intrigued by the minimum focus distance of the 40mm f/2.8G lens (16.26 cm vs the 50mm @ 45 cm), possibly making the 40mm lens a more versatile lens, should I want to start taking more macro photography.</p><p></p><p>Does anyone know how big a difference is going from f/1.8 to f/2.8 would be, or have experiences with both of these lenses and have an opinion to share.</p><p></p><p>Thanks in advance!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Zero4, post: 57660, member: 8078"] Hello- I'm looking into getting a Prime Lens, and can't entirely decide between the [URL="http://amzn.com/B004Y1AYAC"]Nikon AS-F 50mm f/1.8G[/URL] and the [URL="http://amzn.com/B005C50H2Y"]Nikon AS-F 40mm f/2.8G[/URL]. I was wondering if I could get some opinions regarding the two lenses, other than reviews I have read online at online stores. I would consider myself an advanced-beginner in photography. The majority of shots I take are either at concerts (low light) or of wildlife (from backyard to zoo's). My current gear includes: Body: Nikon D3100 Lens: 18-55mm AF-S f/3.5-5.6 (Kit Lens)[INDENT]55-300mm AF-S f/4.5-5.6G [/INDENT] I want to get a prime lens mainly for the advantages it has with low light, and I'm leaning towards the 50mm f/1.8G, but was intrigued by the minimum focus distance of the 40mm f/2.8G lens (16.26 cm vs the 50mm @ 45 cm), possibly making the 40mm lens a more versatile lens, should I want to start taking more macro photography. Does anyone know how big a difference is going from f/1.8 to f/2.8 would be, or have experiences with both of these lenses and have an opinion to share. Thanks in advance! [/QUOTE]
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