85mm & 50mm Do I keep both??

Jonathan · Jun 16, 2005

I'm sure i'm not the only one to ever wonder about this. I've recently bought the 85mm and now my 50mm seems to get no use. I can't seem to decide whether to keep the 50 or not. Thoughts/comments appreciated. :?:

btw, I also feel that the 85 is simply a better lens(build quality and photo quality), but they're both very good.

jfrancis · Jun 16, 2005

Looking at your lens list, I see you have the 85 mm in both f/1.4 and f/1.8. If that's true I'd sell the f/1.8, but probably keep the 50 mm.

gilbert · Jun 17, 2005

I'd get rid of the 85mm f1.8 before the 50mm f1.8. The 50mm will be more useful for indoor portraits for half and full-length portraits. Personally, I'd keep them all!

JeffKohn · Jun 17, 2005

Keep the 85 1.4 and get rid of the 85 1.8 and 50 1.8; then if you find yourself wanting 50mm get the 50 1.4.

Jerrold · Jun 17, 2005

Agreed, sell the 85 1.8, after using the 1.4 you won't be going back...
The 50mm does have its use, obviously being wider enables you to be closer.
Also the 50mm is a smaller lens, and less obtrusive, also it weighs practically nothing (comparitively) can always fit in the bag!

Waiting for the 30 1.4 Sigma!
~Jerrold

cwilt · Jun 17, 2005

I would sell the 85/1.8, keep the 50/1.8, and buy a 50/1.4. The 50/1.8 is better above f5.6 while the 50/1.4 if better below f5.6. If you like low light indoors shots the 50/1.4 would be better. IMO

Uncle Frank · Jun 17, 2005

What you should do is send me the 85/1.8 so I can keep it oiled and dust free until you decide you want to use it again .

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85mm & 50mm Do I keep both??

Jonathan

jfrancis

gilbert

JeffKohn

Jerrold

cwilt

Uncle Frank