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•It also starts with an error* in the first minute
This is statement I wanted to correct and demonstrate why!
•It also starts with an error* in the first minute
Sorry Richard, I do not see the ambiguity!The statement in the video is ambiguous
This may be contributing some ambiguity as no one inIn terms of total "size" though (that I took to mean "area"
Sorry Richard, I do not see the ambiguity!
This may be contributing some ambiguity as no one in
the industry will consider surface values!
Since this is optical physics, the mathematical / geometry
approach is preferred by all: the hypothenuse!
You might just have touched the right bell with that!Manufacturers have a habit of using whatever turn of phrase suits their marketing message
When it comes to sensor size and focal length considerations,I've never seen the hypotenuse quoted in any camera or lens spec
You might just have touched the right bell with that!
When it comes to sensor size and focal length considerations,
it is the usual "unspoken" value referred to.
Back on topic, if the OP has not yet lost the will to live, I'd just like to revise my comment to go for the 85/1.8. Not that it's not a great lens, and at a very fair price, but that 50/1.8 STM is just an amazing bargain at £89. You may find the 85 will be better, you might prefer the 50, but you'll probably find a use for both and at £89 you really can't go wrong
Hence why I asked the OP whether they were currently shooting portraits, if so what lens they were using and what they thought it was lacking.
If they don't currently have a nice portrait lens, then they may need to try a couple of different ones out before deciding to purchase.
I like my 50mm on a crop sensor body, but it's not for everyone. Some people like a 35mm for a wider "environmental portrait", others like an 85mm, 135mm or even the 70-200mm.
The best idea if possible, is for the OP to borrow a lens or two, perhaps from friends and then see what they prefer. But failing that the 50mm f1.8 is as it gets for good portrait lenses.
Our Flickr sigs are generated by different websites, yours is from BigHugeLabs, mine is from FlickRiver. That's probably why.On a completely separate note can you clarify why your Flickr signature is working and hasn't gone into "refresh" mode? Can't find any recent posts on the subject.....thanks!
I think the Mk1 vs the STM, the Mk1 is probably heavier, but about equal in build quality. The focus motor will be better in the STM. Both the Mk1 and Mk2 have 5 blade apertures, but the STM has a 7 blade aperture, so the bokeh should be nicer/more rounded. The lens coatings should be better on the Mk2 and STM, so less prone to flare and better contrast.slightly off topic theres been a lot of talk here about the 50mm stm being a lot better than the mk2 - can anyone clarify how it compares to the Mk1 (whichwas generally better built than mk2)
Our Flickr sigs are generated by different websites, yours is from BigHugeLabs, mine is from FlickRiver. That's probably why.
Slightly back on track
I think the Mk1 vs the STM, the Mk1 is probably heavier, but about equal in build quality. The focus motor will be better in the STM. Both the Mk1 and Mk2 have 5 blade apertures, but the STM has a 7 blade aperture, so the bokeh should be nicer/more rounded. The lens coatings should be better on the Mk2 and STM, so less prone to flare and better contrast.
If you have the Mk1, you could probably sell it at a profit and still have cash leftover after buying an STM.
It's not though.slightly off topic theres been a lot of talk here about the 50mm stm being a lot better than the mk2 - can anyone clarify how it compares to the Mk1 (whichwas generally better built than mk2)
haha.. no worries, I just saw that!Sorry I've just realised I sent a reply to you as a message!