Which is which

[Corine]

I just started putting my lenses kit together (Nikon) I have a few questions for those that have been using the Nikon lenses setup:

1. I was wondering about the 24mm and if anyone finds it a good lenses to work with and is it pretty wide compare to the 28mm?

2. What is the difference between the Nikon-S.C 50mm and the Nikon 50mm?

3. And finally I’m looking at two different 50mm (50mm 1.4 and 50mm 1.8).

Thanks

[Casalen]

Assuming it uses true focal lengths, 28mm is decently wide. It should cover you for most things. 18-55 is a standard included lens for DSLR and sometimes SLR's. 24mm is a noticeable difference, but you have to consider if your shooting style and situations will make that a good investment.

I don't know two, being not a Nikon person.

If it's affordable and you think low light might be an issue, go with 1.4. If you're not going to be doing events the 1.8 should work, since I doubt you'd ever want that shallow of DoF anyway. Usually I don't open past 2.8, partly because I want to get something visible in focus.

When figuring on how low light you might need to go, remember that adapters are going to cost you light to some extent.

[Corine]

Thanks

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I just started putting my lenses kit together (Nikon) I have a few questions for those that have been using the Nikon lenses setup:

1. I was wondering about the 24mm and if anyone finds it a good lenses to work with and is it pretty wide compare to the 28mm?

2. What is the difference between the Nikon-S.C 50mm and the Nikon 50mm?

3. And finally I’m looking at two different 50mm (50mm 1.4 and 50mm 1.8).

Thanks

Hello, i have a 24mm f2, and a 28mm, 24 is seriously wider and more "Kubrick" but not too much fish eye. I would go for a 24mm f2 , then jump up to a 35mm f2 they are razor sharp.

50mm 1.4 is much better than 1.8 as far as light transmission goes but if you shoot at a consistent 2.8 you may get a slightly sharper image with a 50mm 1.8, but they are not flattering in any way, the closest to the human eye pov they say.

But frankly i find a 50mm a little boring and much prefer the Bokeh of a 85mm 1.4 or f2 instead . Much more filmic! Hoe this helps

[Corine]

Hello, i have a 24mm f2, and a 28mm, 24 is seriously wider and more "Kubrick" but not too much fish eye. I would go for a 24mm f2 , then jump up to a 35mm f2 they are razor sharp.

50mm 1.4 is much better than 1.8 as far as light transmission goes but if you shoot at a consistent 2.8 you may get a slightly sharper image with a 50mm 1.8, but they are not flattering in any way, the closest to the human eye pov they say.

But frankly i find a 50mm a little boring and much prefer the Bokeh of a 85mm 1.4 or f2 instead . Much more filmic! Hoe this helps


I was looking at Nikon Series E 35mm f2.5 lens Nikkor FE FM EM but it already sold. Would that have been a good lense to get? I just bought a 50mm 1.8 and thinking of getting a 50mm 1.4. I will look into the 85mm 1.4 Thanks

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I'm looking at the Nikon 35mm F2.5 series E Wide Angle lenses for EM FM FG. Will this lense work with my Redrock gear? Thanks

Yes it will, NIKON ai , ais, and non ai and E series all work on REDROCK and most of all the lense adapters. If possible try and get a 35 f2 it's much brighter and if you can get an ai instead of the E series even better. E series work fine they are not as heavy, a good thing, but not as well built and sharp as the AI-AIS models. Make sure there is no internal dust or haze or marks/chips on the lens glass itself. Cheers


I was looking at Nikon Series E 35mm f2.5 lens Nikkor FE FM EM but it already sold. Would that have been a good lense to get? I just bought a 50mm 1.8 and thinking of getting a 50mm 1.4. I will look into the 85mm 1.4 Thanks

OH, No worry E series are everywhere super cheap! I replied above on the 35mm. i also love my 135 2.8 ai and my 105 2.5 ai they look so filmic. Incredible shallow depth of feel! 85mm 1.4 are very pricey but a 85mm f2 is very good as well and very reasonably priced. Hope this helps, Cheers

[nantnee]

one problem i recently encountered with my lex/24mm set up, is vignetting. I went by what others were zooming in at, which was Z73, and I had some serious vignetting. Best to do test to avoid minor errors like that.

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Thanks for all of your help - What does (Has AI mount) mean - is that the AI - AIS Models?

Also I found another lenses but they said the glass is quite clean & clear looking with rear element showing some very fine scratches from cleaning. Is this something I sould stay away from?[/QUOTE]

Corine, AI and AIS mount is the same as Nikon F mount, it means pretty much all Nikons including REDROCKs Nikon Mount! So yes any AI, AIS, NIKON F, Non AI wiil work on the REDROCK. I avoid any scratches at all, but it unlikely you will see the fine scratches on the rear element , the front element is more susceptible, AVOID chips!!!
Cheers

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one problem i recently encountered with my lex/24mm set up, is vignetting. I went by what others were zooming in at, which was Z73, and I had some serious vignetting. Best to do test to avoid minor errors like that.

Yeah, i heard that about the lex AND 24mm , what camera do u have? I went thru that myself, it drove me crazy! You can always just zoom in more as long as you get sharp focus no big deal, i know lex guys that are at 78 -80z , if 24mm gives you that slightly warped "KUBRICK" look go for it, 28mm is just plain flat to me!
Cheers

[nantnee]

Yeah, i heard that about the lex AND 24mm , what camera do u have?
Don't worry so much about the exact zoom ratio that works for someone else's camera god i went thru that myself, it drove me crazy! You can always just zoom in more as long as you get sharp focus no big deal, i know lex guys that ate at 78 -80z , if 24mm gives you that slightly warped "KUBRICK" look go for it, 28mm is just plain flat to me!
Cheers

I have an 150. I wanted to zoom in the least amount as possible to really get that 24mm fov. Cant say i know the ratio between full 35mm and zooming into a gg, but in order to avoid vignetting, i'll have to zoom into atleast 78z, turning my 24mm into a 35mm, or something larger. Kinda stinks.

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But yeah mate , i feel for ya but a 24mm zoomed to the range of a 35mm is still not a 35mm.
It still will give you an erie and more dramatic perspective. It you can go any further back with the camera i would do that then, i thought LEX boasts " absolutely no vignetting "or is that rated for a 50mm, does it vignette on a 28mm.

Mate you a filmmaker, you can make it work , i know it!

[Corine]

I'm shooting a short film that takes place in a Nursing Home. I have three locations to shoot in;

1. Bedroom which 90% of the film will be shot in.
2. Hallway which 9% of the film will be shot in.
3. Ext. front of the nursing home which 1% will be shot in.

Of course most of these shots are Med/Close ups except the outside shot which will be one wide shot and one close up shot.

I'm shooting on the Redrock gear - HVX200A. What would your choices of lenses be for this kind of project? Thanks

[Corine]

I should mention that I pick up a 50mm 1.8 but if this lense isn't the best to use I will use something else.

[nantnee]

28mm, 50mm and 85mm.