newtophoto wrote:
Do you have more info on the 50 1.2 being the native version of the 58?
I think it will be more like the 50 1.8s sharp, modern and maybe a bit clinical. It likely to be more similar to the canon 50 1.2 than 58 1.4. Seems like modern lens renders all the same and lacks character.
A few images from yesterday. I walked into the barn with just the 58mm on a D750, and told myself to make the most of it. I was kind of stressing out, going into the session, with what focal lengths to carry. Simple and strong. I'm glad I wasn't messing with changing lenses in the dusty environment. It ended up being a really fun session and sounds like I'm getting commissioned to shoot with the farm some more in the near future.
photoomaha wrote:
A few images from yesterday. I walked into the barn with just the 58mm on a D750, and told myself to make the most of it. I was kind of stressing out, going into the session, with what focal lengths to carry. Simple and strong. I'm glad I wasn't messing with changing lenses in the dusty environment. It ended up being a really fun session and sounds like I'm getting commissioned to shoot with the farm some more in the near future.
Some really wonderful pictures of those horses.
I do also love these animals, been at racing courses quite some times. It is always special to find the best perspectives, and sometimes it seems one has to concentrate on details like you did here in some photos.
I was testing the 50s.. its very very sharp. The rendering isnt bad.. and i have to think racionaly now...sell the 58 for the 50s? Bcs i will most likely switch later on to 50 1.2 anyway.
ivan.cai wrote:
I think it will be more like the 50 1.8s sharp, modern and maybe a bit clinical. It likely to be more similar to the canon 50 1.2 than 58 1.4. Seems like modern lens renders all the same and lacks character.
GumaRodak wrote:
I was testing the 50s.. its very very sharp. The rendering isnt bad.. and i have to think racionaly now...sell the 58 for the 50s? Bcs i will most likely switch later on to 50 1.2 anyway.
I wasn't drawn to the rendering of the 50s. It's very sharp but kinda harsh and the bokeh is nowhere nearly as nice. For overall portrait rendering aesthetics, the 58 is a different ball game. If you are not too attached to the 58mm than it might mean that its not worth keepings because it's so expensive.
How do you focus general and in near distances with this lens? My lens has been at the service and I hope that the phase detection AF has been calibrated. But I would like to use also LiveView with contrast AF. In near conditions it seems that I have a front focus about 5 millimeters with f1.4 to f1.8. From f2.0 it seems the LiveView AF is ok. With LiveView I can better control the focus point or focus manual if it fails. In other conditions the little frontfokus may not be visible so much, but if I want it realy sharp I can not trust the AF in most situations.
Which focus method is better or useful with this lens?
I am really unshure, when to use which AF method or manual mode or if there is something wrong with the lens or camera (now a D500) which could be repairend by the service.
Wild baby's breath
Nikon D300s, f1.4, edited in Lightroom
Hasi123 wrote:
How do you focus general and in near distances with this lens? My lens has been at the service and I hope that the phase detection AF has been calibrated. But I would like to use also LiveView with contrast AF. In near conditions it seems that I have a front focus about 5 milimeters with f1.4 to f1.8. from f2.0 it seems the LiveView AF is ok. With LiveView I can better control the focus point or focus manual if it fails. In other conditions the little frontfokus may not be visible so much, but if I want it realy sharp I can not trust the AF in most situations.
Which focus method is better or useful with this lens?
I am really unshure, when to use which AF method or manual mode or if there is something wrong with the lens or camera (now a D500) which could be repairend by the service.
Wild baby's breath
Nikon D300s, f1.4, edited in Lightroom
The 58G tends to have higher fine tune AF corrections about +10 - +15 typically. The fine tune AF correction will vary at different f stops slightly so experience with your lens is the most important advice. Spend time and find the fine tune AF that suits you best for particular shoots. I use live view both AF and MF too but normally via the OVF and set AF-C and AUTO for near/medium portraits.
Over time, the 58mm has also become a favourite landscape lens for me. I love the natural perspective it lends, especially in the mountains where a wide angle lens tend to distort things a bit too much.
Hardcore wrote:
Over time, the 58mm has also become a favourite landscape lens for me. I love the natural perspective it lends, especially in the mountains where a wide angle lens tend to distort things a bit too much.
its just an all around great multi purpose lens. beautiful photos.
I could post this in 28mm F1.4E thread too, but I decided to do it here. It doesn't really matter.
I'm wondering if Nikon is going to be able to produce this kind of magic on Z mount and when.
Almost every image here is a jaw dropping one, it looks so easy, almost, you can't get a bad one with these two lenses.
I know, it's not true, they are in good hands, but they are different than anything else, too.
