That beautiful 50mm 1.4... it is the only piece of gear that I long for. I have the 1.8, but got an opportunity to shoot a family portrait session last year with the 1.4. There is no comparison. It is a beauty. Like you, I refuse to get RF lenses when my EF's work just fine! When I was first starting out in photography, I was told "the glass is the most important purchase.. camera bodies will come and go, but the glass will be with you for a lifetime." I will hold on to that truth. For as long as I can :)
I use to think I needed the 50mm 1.2L but at a price point of $1400 I don’t think so. Glad I’m not the only one rocking an RF mount camera with no RF lenses!!
Silly me...I got my numbers all wrong! Like you, I have the 1.4.. it was the 1.2 that I got to play with that day. I once thought that a depth of field that shallow is quite pointless, but I couldn't get over the quality of the images I got with that 1.2. It's ridiculously expensive, but I think it's going to remain on my wish list.. for that day when I win the lottery. ;)
I still use my iPhone for the vast majority of my photography. At times I'll take out my Nikon for a walk, given to me a year ago by my brother, who didn't use it anymore. I think it's at least 5 years old. I'm still learning how to use it beyond the basics. When I finally make time for it, I plan to take photography classes.
I use my iPhone for photography all the time when I just want to document a moment or random things. It’s quick and easy for sure! The more you use your Nikon I’m sure you’ll love it.
Hi Brenda, Your EOS R and lens combination is a beautiful choice—the commitment to a cohesive setup makes all the difference. I'm similarly drawn to the X-T2 for its simplicity and point-and-shoot ease. My D810 has impressed me too, especially with JPEGs; I shoot them almost exclusively unless I plan to print large. For film work, I still favor my FM2n with the 50mm f/1.4, though I'm tempted to switch to the X-T2 to reduce the inconsistencies I encounter at my film lab. My Rolleicord and RB67 deserve more time in the field, but my go-to pairing remains the D810 with the 50mm f/1.8D—a combination that simply works. Tim
Thanks for sharing! The Nikon is a solid camera from what I know of it. I tried Nikon years ago but Canon just always fit me better so I’ve stuck with it. The Nikon is a bit bigger than the Fuji X-T2. That is a big reason for me to keep trying to adjust to a Fuji camera because they are so much smaller and easier to take everywhere. But I feel clumsy with it! 😊
That beautiful 50mm 1.4... it is the only piece of gear that I long for. I have the 1.8, but got an opportunity to shoot a family portrait session last year with the 1.4. There is no comparison. It is a beauty. Like you, I refuse to get RF lenses when my EF's work just fine! When I was first starting out in photography, I was told "the glass is the most important purchase.. camera bodies will come and go, but the glass will be with you for a lifetime." I will hold on to that truth. For as long as I can :)
I use to think I needed the 50mm 1.2L but at a price point of $1400 I don’t think so. Glad I’m not the only one rocking an RF mount camera with no RF lenses!!
Silly me...I got my numbers all wrong! Like you, I have the 1.4.. it was the 1.2 that I got to play with that day. I once thought that a depth of field that shallow is quite pointless, but I couldn't get over the quality of the images I got with that 1.2. It's ridiculously expensive, but I think it's going to remain on my wish list.. for that day when I win the lottery. ;)
I still use my iPhone for the vast majority of my photography. At times I'll take out my Nikon for a walk, given to me a year ago by my brother, who didn't use it anymore. I think it's at least 5 years old. I'm still learning how to use it beyond the basics. When I finally make time for it, I plan to take photography classes.
I use my iPhone for photography all the time when I just want to document a moment or random things. It’s quick and easy for sure! The more you use your Nikon I’m sure you’ll love it.
Hi Brenda, Your EOS R and lens combination is a beautiful choice—the commitment to a cohesive setup makes all the difference. I'm similarly drawn to the X-T2 for its simplicity and point-and-shoot ease. My D810 has impressed me too, especially with JPEGs; I shoot them almost exclusively unless I plan to print large. For film work, I still favor my FM2n with the 50mm f/1.4, though I'm tempted to switch to the X-T2 to reduce the inconsistencies I encounter at my film lab. My Rolleicord and RB67 deserve more time in the field, but my go-to pairing remains the D810 with the 50mm f/1.8D—a combination that simply works. Tim
Thanks for sharing! The Nikon is a solid camera from what I know of it. I tried Nikon years ago but Canon just always fit me better so I’ve stuck with it. The Nikon is a bit bigger than the Fuji X-T2. That is a big reason for me to keep trying to adjust to a Fuji camera because they are so much smaller and easier to take everywhere. But I feel clumsy with it! 😊