50mm 1.8 quick question - focusing distance.

[benwall]

Hello there photo geeks (in a good way).

Is the focusing distance quite close? As I want to be able to take pictures at close quarters.

Thanks

 

[smooth]

Google it!!!!!

Here you go. Now give me a biscuit!

PS-> not sure calling us 'photo geeks' is very friendly.

 

[benwall]

Thanks for the info.

Sorry about the geek comment, meant it in a nice way.

Should have google'd 1st.

 

[smooth]

Good good!
No probs dude.

PS-> Nifty's are dang fine! Grab one and dial it down to 1.8 for creamy bokeh!

 

[V8burble]

Good good!
No probs dude.

PS-> Nifty's are dang fine! Grab one and dial it down to 1.8 for creamy bokeh!

I agree with the first half of that one, at the price they are, most people have one (me included)... but creamy is a bit optimistic, it's a bit harst TBH but you will need to part with at least a hundred pounds to get noticably better from a 50mm

 

[benwall]

Just bought one in the for sale section.

I was going to get the 35mm 1.8, but i've got this instead now.

Thanks.

 

[artona]

put in wrong place

 

[benwall]

what's in thw wrong place?

 

[Blue Eagle]

It is not much use at all for close up stuff. A set of extension tubes will help but they are about £100-150 atm. Your 18-55 will probably allow more magnification and allow you to focus closer to the front of the lens.