It’s fair to say that the 50mm focal length is one of the most commonly used. Often referred to as a standard focal length, a 50mm lens provides a view of the world almost identical to what the human eye sees which can be used for many different types of photography. In reality, some prefer
A 50mm prime lens will always be the go-to standard for any type of photography. This focal length provides a happy medium between a relatively wide view and the ability to get in close when needed. The Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA is one such lens, which offers a fast aperture and some of the
If there’s one lens that you are going to spend big on for the long run, it’s going to be a 50mm prime. This focal length just so happens to slot into a wide variety of shooting scenarios. That’s why it is touted as a standard focal length. The Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH slots
The usual course of action when first diving into interchangeable lens cameras is to purchase some sort of 50mm prime lens. Experience eventually tells you why this is a good happy medium option, as the 50mm focal length is great for everything from landscapes to quality portrait shots. If you’re on a budget or just
Once you’ve been down the road of owning a bunch of prime lenses, you’re more likely to revel in the more obscure and specialist versions available. Common, highly touted, and pin-sharp primes are one thing, but there’s also an eagerness to find the lenses that produce their own individual character and look. One such lens
When most of us are dealing with ultra-high-quality low-light specialist lenses, something like an f/1.2 aperture usually fills most needs. But for those who want the most sumptuous quality where price is no object, then the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH is a very likely candidate. The original Noctilux f/1 version of this lens has
The ZEISS Planar design, according to the company, is one of the most influential, borrowed – or to be polite – inspirational optical arrangements of all time. This is a system that just simply works and with the close link between Sony and ZEISS, the Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA is one of those
If you’ve been shooting images for long enough, you’ve surely chomped through quite a few lenses and know the worth of a good quality 50mm prime. A 50mm lens has just the right viewpoint for a bunch of uses which is why most photographers don’t mind laying down that extra bit of cash for a
In the past, if you needed a prime lens with an aperture less than f/1, you had to give Stanley Kubrick a ring to ask him nicely if you can borrow his legendary Zeiss Planar 50mm f/0.7. In today’s market, taking advantage of the latest mirrorless platforms, there are now lenses available which hover around
Please allow me to introduce you to the loveliest, most versatile, and essential little lens I have in my camera bag at all times: the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G. There are two main features of this lens: it’s speed and its depth of field. With the f/1.4 aperture, you are creating a larger space
When it comes to camera optics, there will always be examples that leave you cold as a fish or ones that make you giddier than a kid in a candy store. ZEISS has always been a brand that produces the sweetest optics, which is why we are taking a closer look at the ZEISS Milvus
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S is a standard 50mm prime lens for Nikon’s Z-mount mirrorless. A 50mm lens is one of the great prime focal lengths because the ‘nifty fifty’ is a versatile portrait, landscape, and general-purpose lens. Nikon’s Z-mount mirrorless system is a benchmark because it is built to potentially increase image
With much of Canon’s mirrorless limelight currently being shone on the full-frame R series, it can be easy to forget the usefulness of their M series. Imaging devices such as the EOS M50 fit a specific niche and require their own line of optics, which is where the Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4 STM comes into
No matter how much gear we like to acquire, most photographers don’t have a tilt-shift lens in their collection. Many new (and even some experienced) photographers aren’t even aware of what a tilt-shift lens can do, but we’re here to help. A tilt-shift lens is popularly known for making life-sized things look like miniatures. However,
You’ve picked up your first DSLR or mirrorless kit and you’ve been experimenting with the kit lens that comes with it. While the kit lens has quite a bit of versatility, there’s only so much that you can do with it. Typically a standard kit lens will get you somewhere between 18-55mm, which is a
Although Samyang has been producing lenses since the early 1970s, it feels like their DSLR and mirrorless lenses have only popped up on peoples’ radars in the last few years. The Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE is one such lens, being a fast prime lens with autofocus for the Sony E mount. The lens can
I have to admit that I am quite partial to a Sigma Art lens these days. Like many, I love high-end same-brand lenses, but the Sigma Art series simply won me over for the image quality they provide for the price. Sigma lenses may not have the full weather-proofing of some brands, but in every
50mm lenses are sometimes referred to as “nifty fifty” prime lenses, especially if you are purchasing any of the Nikon 50mm lenses that they have available. Generally, they aren’t so pocket-friendly, yet many novices and professional photographers love including them in their kit. Such lenses offer super-fast apertures and a fixed field of view. Hence,
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and the holiday calls for us to reward all the moms who worked hard to shape us into the people we are today with special keepsakes. However, if she’s into photography, the usual gifts such as birthstone jewelry or coffee mugs with our faces plastered on them might
The 50mm focal length has been the photographer’s standard for many years, providing an almost as-you-see-it view of the world. These lenses are generally fast and lightweight, with the added benefit of great bokeh effects in the right circumstances. If you’re on the Canon platform, there’s a good bunch of these Canon 50mm lenses to
A 50mm prime lens has been the universal standard view for many years, providing a more or less “as we see it with the human eye” perspective. It’s also generally a very compact lens, meaning if you don’t own any other piece of glass, either a prime or a zoom, choosing one of the best
Calling all Canon owners (… and maybe some Sony), if you have missed out for some reason on owning the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II, then you could be in for a surprise from this inexpensive, widely used lens. It’s not surprising this little 50mm lens is so widely used, having been in the Canon
The Nikon AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4D is one of those lenses that has stuck around for a reason. It’s a fast standard focal length prime lens, which was first released in 1995 and can still deliver the goods. Accurate images with great resolution, a very usable f/1.4 aperture and is happy to produce accurate images
The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM is a high quality, standard focal length lens which gives you an alternative to your own brand 50mm primes, with some added new features. These added features include an aspheric element for correcting chromatic aberrations, a rounded diaphragm for more pleasing bokeh, a large lens barrel to cut
Always have a backup plan. This also applies to camera lenses. A 50mm lens is not just a good all-rounder, but it’s a great fallback lens, especially one like the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G, which is very affordable and gives decent results. This Nikon model benefits from having a wide aperture of f/1.8, being
I have to admit that the slightest thought of taking one of my lenses apart, even un-doing one of the screws, fills me with dread. In that regard, you have to give respect to the guys at LensRentals, especially Roger Cicala who pulls apart a Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens for our insight and
The 50mm is a standard focal length for any type of camera body and as such has been in the lens lineup for Nikon for many years. The 50mm f/1.8 has been around since the mid-1980s and in manual focus form since 1978. As such, the Nikon AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D lens is a very
The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 lens is a very popular and solid lens, being a great introduction to prime lenses, cheap enough to be in anybody’s kit bag and a nice ‘standard’ lens, especially on a full-frame sensor. In many ways, the 50mm is one of the first lenses people opt for excluding zooms when
