Nifty Fifty

Shogun · 30-11-2007, 23:15

As Christmas approaches the question has been asked " What do you want?"
My Dilema - I have a Canon 400D with an 18-55 kit lens. Would there be any benefit in having the Canon 50mm f1.8 lens at £89.95 (Is this a Nifty Fifty?)

mattyh · 30-11-2007, 23:16

that seems expensive for a Nifty?

Good lens though, specially at the price!

EDIT: About £70 seems to be the going rate on Google.

Garrie · 30-11-2007, 23:17

deffo do it

Cobra · 30-11-2007, 23:19

Yep thats the nifty fifty alright,

if you shop around you should get the price down to around £50-£60.
Most people have them including me they are useful additions to any kit, Super sharp
Ah but it also depends on what you like to take pictures of.

Shogun · 30-11-2007, 23:20 **Thread Starter**

10% off if bought by 5th Dec.

CT · 30-11-2007, 23:20

It's a 'must have' lens in my opinion. With my 50mm 1.4 I can take hand held shots in unbelievably low light.

mattt · 30-11-2007, 23:25

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-CANO...QQcmdZViewItem

Galaxy66 · 30-11-2007, 23:28

Kerso sells it for less than £50

Galaxy66 · 30-11-2007, 23:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattt

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-CANO...QQcmdZViewItem

The time it took me to check his price you beat me to it

Wile E. coyote · 30-11-2007, 23:42

Deffo get it, for the price its a steal, much better image quality than the kit lens.

dizzledazzle · 01-12-2007, 11:00

Ive got one! (albeit a Nikon one) and it rocks!

So cheap yet so amazing!

michaelho · 01-12-2007, 18:58

yep, amazing lens for the price, produces very sharp pictures too.

Jo · 01-12-2007, 19:30

I say go for one too

I also love mine, and agree with the Kerso recommendation to save you a bit more dosh.

Jo
xxx

foodpoison · 02-12-2007, 16:34

Kerso did mine for £57, I think!

Chillimonster · 02-12-2007, 16:37

Kerso for the win

Usually £49 - £50 plus postage.

Drop him a PM and ask the question.

-J- · 05-12-2007, 22:07

Is the Canon nifty fifty auto-focus? Or am i going to have to get used to manual?

MG TF 135 · 05-12-2007, 22:14

Should have AF on there too. Never thought i would use mine but as everyone else has said its a great lense. Low level light are where you really get the use from it.

Shogun · 05-12-2007, 22:39 **Thread Starter**

Got one on order from the local photo shop. Should be in this week.

Got to wait till Christmas to try it out though.

-J- · 06-12-2007, 06:29

well i found one on eBay for £0.01 !! A bit of a bidding battle later though and its now £10.50, still a cracking price though!

Hope i win it...

MarlowTrips · 06-12-2007, 07:41

Bought one from Kerso and I'm hoping it drops (not literally!) through the letter box today! Hurry up Mr Postie!

simmo · 06-12-2007, 07:50

Which nifty fifty lens would be compatible with the D40X?

Sorry if this has already been covered.

-J- · 06-12-2007, 08:11

Nikon 50mm f/1.4

yourapocalypse · 06-12-2007, 08:21

I'm another firm advocate of this lens. Can't go wrong with the price (mine was £64 delivered, I think), and as soon as you start taking photos in low light you'll wonder how you ever managed before. My friend swears by his 1.4, I wish I could have afforded the extra £200 odd quid

Steep · 06-12-2007, 08:23

Nikons' version of the nifty fifty is the Nikkor 50mm 1.8 D I believe.

Foggy · 06-12-2007, 08:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by simmo

Which nifty fifty lens would be compatible with the D40X?

Sorry if this has already been covered.

Just so you know - a nifty fifty wont auto focus on a D40/D40x. I'm still getting one though - figure a bit of manual focus might be good for me, and when I upgrade my camera body then the auto focus will seem a luxury

MarlowTrips · 06-12-2007, 10:16

Hurrah for the posty! She's just delivered my Nifty Fifty from the nice Mr Kerso. I've only had it 2 minutes but it's fantastic for taking pics inside in low light. Unfortunately I must control myself and get some work done now but roll on this evening!

simmo · 06-12-2007, 10:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by -J-

Nikon 50mm f/1.4

Many thanks I'm on it

Might try and wangle one of the Nikkor 50mm 1.8 for Christmas first though.

-J- · 06-12-2007, 20:41

Well as i guessed, i was outbidded on my £0.01 Nifty Fifty

But Kerso to the rescue!

I shall be ordering one of his tommorow and hopefully will get it not long after recieving my New 400D

robmiller · 07-12-2007, 22:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by -J-

Nikon 50mm f/1.4

Why would you post this? It won't autofocus on anything and I'm fairly certain it won't meter on anything less than a D200.

The Nikon equivalent of the Canon 50mm f/1.8 is, rather unsurprisingly, the Nikon 50mm f/1.8.

pobs · 07-12-2007, 23:59

kerso for the 1.8 50. although its his bloomin fault. i ordered another lense but he charged less than the eBay preice for the 50 and bundled it with the other lense for no extra postage.

i get my best shots with it, better than the 17-55!

30-11-2007, 23:15	#1
Shogun Been here a while Real name : David Bell Location: Formby (UK) Posts: 448 iTrader: (4)	Nifty Fifty As Christmas approaches the question has been asked " What do you want?" My Dilema - I have a Canon 400D with an 18-55 kit lens. Would there be any benefit in having the Canon 50mm f1.8 lens at £89.95 (Is this a Nifty Fifty?) __________________ Sometimes you are the statue sometimes the pigeon.

30-11-2007, 23:16	#2
mattyh Loves the place Real name : Matt Location: Selby, North Yorkshire Posts: 6,385 Camera: Nikon D300 iTrader: (7)	Re: Nifty Fifty that seems expensive for a Nifty? Good lens though, specially at the price! EDIT: About £70 seems to be the going rate on Google. Last edited by mattyh; 30-11-2007 at 23:20.

30-11-2007, 23:17	#3
Garrie Getting Comfy Real name : Garrie Location: Glasgowish Posts: 158 Camera: Olympus E510 iTrader: (0)	Re: Nifty Fifty deffo do it

30-11-2007, 23:20 Thread Starter	#5
Shogun Been here a while Real name : David Bell Location: Formby (UK) Posts: 448 iTrader: (4)	Re: Nifty Fifty 10% off if bought by 5th Dec.

30-11-2007, 23:20	#6
CT Gobs in Nikons Location: West Mids UK Posts: 23,395 Camera: 7D/50D iTrader: (12)	Re: Nifty Fifty It's a 'must have' lens in my opinion. With my 50mm 1.4 I can take hand held shots in unbelievably low light. __________________ http://www.ctomkinson.com EF 50mm 1.2L/ EF 17-40L/ EF 70-200 2.8L IS/ 100-400mm L IS/ EF300mm 2.8L IS/ EF 500mm F4L IS/ EF 1.4X TC/ EF 2X TC.

30-11-2007, 23:25	#7
mattt Getting Comfy Real name : Matt Beech Location: Linlithgow, Scotland Posts: 182 Camera: Canon 400D iTrader: (1)	Re: Nifty Fifty http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-CANO...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ Canon 400D . BG-E3 Grip . Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 Macro . Canon 50mm f/1.8 . Canon 18-55mm EF-S my flickr - http://flickr.com/photos/mattbeech/

30-11-2007, 23:28	#8
Galaxy66 Jeremy Beadle Real name : I prefer Mal. Location: Alnwick Northumbria. Posts: 4,465 Camera: Canon 7D/5DMK2. iTrader: (48)	Re: Nifty Fifty Kerso sells it for less than £50

30-11-2007, 23:42	#10
Wile E. coyote ACME member Real name : Lee Location: Sunderland Posts: 3,049 Camera: Nikon D80 iTrader: (0)	Re: Nifty Fifty Deffo get it, for the price its a steal, much better image quality than the kit lens. __________________ I don't think there's intelligent life on other planets. Why should other planets be any different from this one?

01-12-2007, 11:00	#11
dizzledazzle Been here a while Location: Sweden Posts: 366 Camera: Nikon D80 iTrader: (0)	Re: Nifty Fifty Ive got one! (albeit a Nikon one) and it rocks! So cheap yet so amazing!

01-12-2007, 18:58	#12
michaelho Getting Comfy Posts: 201 iTrader: (0)	Re: Nifty Fifty yep, amazing lens for the price, produces very sharp pictures too.

01-12-2007, 19:30	#13
Jo Has Organisms Real name : Jo Fisher Location: Boston, UK Posts: 3,549 Camera: Canon 40D iTrader: (8)	Re: Nifty Fifty I say go for one too I also love mine, and agree with the Kerso recommendation to save you a bit more dosh. Jo xxx __________________ Please note: I have lost the plot, and my mind is currently in the gutter. flickr ... My Stock Site

02-12-2007, 16:34	#14
foodpoison Already been played with Real name : Sean Location: Southampton Posts: 5,598 Camera: Canon: 40D, 1000fn, Canonette, AE-1 iTrader: (9)	Re: Nifty Fifty Kerso did mine for £57, I think!

02-12-2007, 16:37	#15
Chillimonster Loves the place Real name : Chris Location: Stalybridge Posts: 5,132 Camera: My Minds Eye! iTrader: (94)	Re: Nifty Fifty Kerso for the win Usually £49 - £50 plus postage. Drop him a PM and ask the question.

05-12-2007, 22:07	#16
-J- New here Real name : J Location: St Helens Posts: 48 Camera: Canon 400D iTrader: (0)	Re: Nifty Fifty Is the Canon nifty fifty auto-focus? Or am i going to have to get used to manual?

05-12-2007, 22:14	#17
MG TF 135 no chance of a new name Real name : Martyn Location: North Hampshire Posts: 701 Camera: Canon EOS 400D iTrader: (0)	Re: Nifty Fifty Should have AF on there too. Never thought i would use mine but as everyone else has said its a great lense. Low level light are where you really get the use from it. __________________ Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L \| Sigma 10-20mm EX DC HSM \| Canon EF 50mm 1:1.8 Canon EFS 18-55mm \| Canon EF 35-100mm My Flickr

05-12-2007, 22:39 Thread Starter	#18
Shogun Been here a while Real name : David Bell Location: Formby (UK) Posts: 448 iTrader: (4)	Re: Nifty Fifty Got one on order from the local photo shop. Should be in this week. Got to wait till Christmas to try it out though. Last edited by Shogun; 05-12-2007 at 22:40.

06-12-2007, 06:29	#19
-J- New here Real name : J Location: St Helens Posts: 48 Camera: Canon 400D iTrader: (0)	Re: Nifty Fifty well i found one on eBay for £0.01 !! A bit of a bidding battle later though and its now £10.50, still a cracking price though! Hope i win it...

06-12-2007, 07:41	#20
MarlowTrips New here Real name : Jide SObo Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	Re: Nifty Fifty Bought one from Kerso and I'm hoping it drops (not literally!) through the letter box today! Hurry up Mr Postie!

06-12-2007, 07:50	#21
simmo Been here a while Real name : Lindsay Simpson Location: Camberley Posts: 405 Camera: Nikon D90 iTrader: (0)	Re: Nifty Fifty Which nifty fifty lens would be compatible with the D40X? Sorry if this has already been covered. __________________ Whats fer ye won't go by ye. http://www.simweb.co.uk

06-12-2007, 08:11	#22
-J- New here Real name : J Location: St Helens Posts: 48 Camera: Canon 400D iTrader: (0)	Re: Nifty Fifty Nikon 50mm f/1.4

06-12-2007, 08:21	#23
yourapocalypse Forum Regular Real name : Spike Location: Nottingham Posts: 904 Camera: Canon EOS 40D iTrader: (0)	Re: Nifty Fifty I'm another firm advocate of this lens. Can't go wrong with the price (mine was £64 delivered, I think), and as soon as you start taking photos in low light you'll wonder how you ever managed before. My friend swears by his 1.4, I wish I could have afforded the extra £200 odd quid

06-12-2007, 08:23	#24
Steep Loves the place Real name : Hugh Location: Inverness Posts: 7,328 Camera: 30D iTrader: (2)	Re: Nifty Fifty Nikons' version of the nifty fifty is the Nikkor 50mm 1.8 D I believe. __________________ The high cost of living hasn't affected its popularity. ~~~~~~ )>))))°>

06-12-2007, 10:16	#26
MarlowTrips New here Real name : Jide SObo Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	Re: Nifty Fifty Hurrah for the posty! She's just delivered my Nifty Fifty from the nice Mr Kerso. I've only had it 2 minutes but it's fantastic for taking pics inside in low light. Unfortunately I must control myself and get some work done now but roll on this evening!

06-12-2007, 20:41	#28
-J- New here Real name : J Location: St Helens Posts: 48 Camera: Canon 400D iTrader: (0)	Re: Nifty Fifty Well as i guessed, i was outbidded on my £0.01 Nifty Fifty But Kerso to the rescue! I shall be ordering one of his tommorow and hopefully will get it not long after recieving my New 400D

07-12-2007, 23:59	#30
pobs Quite Chatty Location: London Posts: 68 Camera: 400D iTrader: (0)	Re: Nifty Fifty kerso for the 1.8 50. although its his bloomin fault. i ordered another lense but he charged less than the eBay preice for the 50 and bundled it with the other lense for no extra postage. i get my best shots with it, better than the 17-55!