Next step on from the "Nifty Fifty 1.8"

dav3evans

dav3evans

dav3evans

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Hey all,

I've used one of Canon's 50mm f1.8 lenses for a while on a couple of different cameras, and for the price it seems like a great buy.

Just wondering if anyone would have a recommendation on the next level from this? I'd like to do some movie shooting but this isn't necessarily my prime concern, it's more about good quality shots in low light - live bands, stage performance etc.. without a flash gun when required.

I've already seen the Sigma 30mm F1.4, but it's a little out of my price range for now. I was thinking £150 - £200 mark.

Cheers =]
 
@Clown - It's a fair point. I'm partly thinking of getting the 1.8 to tide me over until I can afford something a little more expensive and more of an investment.

@3dcandy - I'd not really considered Prime or not, I'm just going on my experience of using and liking the Canon lens, and wondered the best way to move forward on from this, and if there was a worthwhile upgrade for a little extra ££.

I do expect the recommendations that will come in are going to be a little higher, but I'd rather know them now and stick with the Canon 50mm, than risk paying an extra £70 for something that wasn't really worth it.
 
Looking about £300 ish to bag one of those, new anyway. Budget aside is the second hand lens market worth the risk? I suppose it all depends where you go really..
 
Nexus said:
I think your post is a little confusing?

Are you asking what is the next best 50mm to move up to from the f/1.8?

Or, as you mention the Sigma 30mm, are you looking for another lens of a different focal length?

If it's the later, I'd ask what kind of camera(s) you are using.

I've got a 50mm f/1.4 and although it's a nice lens, on a crop body it can be long at times. So something smaller would get you closer to how a 50mm should be.
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Apologies for the confusion, my initial concern is more low light performance, in terms of focal length I'll be honest I hadn't considered it at this point so that isn't an issue for me right now.

I could be completely missing something here though. I'm attempting to do as much reading as I can as I lack knowledge in the technical area when it comes to lenses.

The Sigma was mentioned merely because I had seen it in use and I liked the results, including when used for video too.
 
theheyes said:
This really. Going round in circles is actually quite a good way to describe keep buying budget lenses. As someone who has recently upgraded from the 50 1.8 to the 1.4 I would say you might as well keep the 1.8 for now and carry on saving.
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Certainly the general consensus. I'll go with the 50mm 1.8 for now, thanks all =]
 
I am indeed a fan.. however after a small boulder hit the underside of my car and annihilated my oil sump I'm £240 down as of this afternoon. Guess I'll be waiting a while before making a purchase =[
 
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