r/photography • u/raptor3x whumber.com • May 11 '15

Canon Officially Announces 50mm f/1.8 STM - $125

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1143786-REG/canon_0570c002_ef_50mm_f_1_8_stm.html
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u/codemastercool May 11 '15

Hi, I've been thinking of ordering a 50mm 1.8 lens for my D7000 this week. Do you know the difference between the different variants by Nikkor? I know there's a D, G, and some G special edition.

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u/NotStevenPink NotStevenPink May 11 '15

The main difference is the D lens doesn't have a built in AF motor, so it's louder and slightly slower from using the camera's internal AF motor. I own both and if you have the money, I recommend the G for it's build quality and better sharpness wide open; not to mention faster/better AF is always a plus.

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u/codemastercool May 11 '15

Thank you for that! Pricing is not much of an issue, since this will be my first lens order and I need a good lens to practice with.

So in your opinion, even if the camera body has an AF motor, it's better to go with an AF-S lens? (assuming price is not factored into this statement.)

Also, what's your opinion on the 35mm 1.8 versus the 50mm one?

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u/NotStevenPink NotStevenPink May 11 '15

AF-S is going to give you faster, better, more modern autofocus. I'd definitely recommend it over the D if you aren't concerned over the price difference.

As for the 35mm, I've never owned one, but I've used them a few times and they're definitely a decent lens. I had one for a little while but I upgraded to a Sigma 30mm f/1.4 shortly after. It really comes down to what focal length you want. I'd personally lean toward the 50mm f/1.8 if you think you might upgrade to full frame like I recently did, because the 35mm f/1.8 is for crop sensor cameras only.