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parkmoy
09-07-2009, 18:36
Anyone using one of these? I've seen it at £88.43 and I'm tempted but I've seen slightly mixed reviews. Would be using it on a D40.
bemcsa
09-07-2009, 18:43
It is very good, but would only work in manual focus mode on a d40
Wantan
09-07-2009, 19:24
Yep - it's a fantastic lens for the money - really sharp. But manual focus only on the D40 like bemcsa says. I don't like the focusing ring - it feels a bit vague which is a real shame. Others don't have the same problem - maybe it's my shaky hands! It's probably worth the risk as you can always sell it on without losing very much.

Works a treat on my new D300 ***!!
Mr Mike
10-07-2009, 08:59
Anyone using one of these? I've seen it at £88.43 and I'm tempted but I've seen slightly mixed reviews. Would be using it on a D40.

Hi, I bought the 50mm F1.8 back in January and I think it is a great lens to have with the D40, admittedly it can on occasions be a real pain to focus if its a little dark or your trying to catch a moving subject but it is well worth the effort and if it is a still subject its very easy to get right. I am new to this photography game myself but feel the the sharpness of this lens really puts the kit and 55-200 VR to shame plus you can be creative with the DOF. At under £90 it is a must have and a bargin ;)

Click the links below to see my first few shots with the 50mm...

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=106561

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=107134

Mike
Dominic5749
10-07-2009, 09:13
This lens is cracking and for that price its a bargain I paid 120 for mine a month ago so get it! You wont regret it. A great portrait lens
moojii
10-07-2009, 10:55
Where did you see it for £88 dude?
Martyn...
10-07-2009, 10:59
Where did you see it for £88 dude?

They are that exact price at a reliable Hong Kong online store ;)
itsdavedotnet
10-07-2009, 11:03
If you're only going to use it on a d40, you could get an older 50mm prime off ebay for less money that doesn't have the AF circuitry, the glass design is exactly the same, and the build quality and focus ring is much smoother than the D version, and it'll save you money.
ripclaw
10-07-2009, 11:33
Just to chime in, I love that lens, especially for that price. The bokeh is (I find) beautiful.
Ste L
10-07-2009, 13:22
i bought one, when i had a D40, didn't find manual focus that bad, but was a pain, so i upgraded my camera to a D90 so it did auto focus :lol:
cambsno
10-07-2009, 13:34
i bought one, when i had a D40, didn't find manual focus that bad, but was a pain, so i upgraded my camera to a D90 so it did auto focus :lol:

Same experience as myself, most of my best pics have been with this lens. Great value for money
Naith
10-07-2009, 14:08
The '50' will have you upgrading in no time :D
siwhite
10-07-2009, 14:37
I've one on my D90 - superb, the best thing you can do to improve your photography (that, and Lightroom!)
ripclaw
10-07-2009, 14:44
Hehe same thing here, works perfectly with the D90. And such a step up from the D40 (which i also used before)