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Offline Ridg

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Re: what do you think of this
« Reply #10 on: 25 April 2012, 19:03 »
Quote from: thatwillis on 25 April 2012, 18:55
Quote from: Ridg on 25 April 2012, 18:47
Quote from: T_J_G on 25 April 2012, 16:59
What's the difference in lens prices across the two brands, I know the Nikon 50mm f1.8 i quite a chunk more than the Canon equivalent.

£87 vs £86 at the moment anyway.

Nikon glass is generally considered better quality anyway.

184.99 for the 50mm af-s (af-s to work with the cheaper end of nikon cameras) on Amazon

Not sure on canon lenses.

-s denotes the silentwave motor equivalent of the Canon Ultra Sonic Motor (USM)

The AF version is £87 on amazon

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikon-50mm-F1-8D-Nikkor-Lens/dp/B00005LEN4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335376815&sr=8-1

NB Nikon offer a 50MM f/1.8 with and without a silent motor, Canon only offers the silent motor on the f/1.4

I'd double check the lens compatibility first though.
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Re: what do you think of this
« Reply #11 on: 25 April 2012, 19:10 »
Nikon seems too confusing! Never really looked into it.

The OP may be better going to a shop and actually using Canon/Nikon/Sony and see what he like.
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Re: what do you think of this
« Reply #12 on: 25 April 2012, 19:17 »
Quote from: T_J_G on 25 April 2012, 19:10
Nikon seems too confusing! Never really looked into it.

lol

It's no different from USM or L  the only "confusing" one is the G which means Gelded, meaning they don't have an aperture ring (aperture can only be set by the camera).

Quote from: T_J_G on 25 April 2012, 19:10
The OP may be better going to a shop and actually using Canon/Nikon/Sony and see what he like.

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Offline mcgee9t2

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Re: what do you think of this
« Reply #13 on: 25 April 2012, 19:32 »
yeah ide defanitly be going into the shop and trying it, no point getting a camera i dont get on with. just wanted to know your opinions before i go in there, will proberbly finish early friday and have a look in.
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Re: what do you think of this
« Reply #14 on: 25 April 2012, 19:33 »
I'll stick with Canon ;) too far in now!isn't AF built into some Nikon bodies whereas in Canon its in the glass?
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Re: what do you think of this
« Reply #15 on: 25 April 2012, 19:37 »
Quote from: T_J_G on 25 April 2012, 19:33
I'll stick with Canon ;) too far in now!isn't AF built into some Nikon bodies whereas in Canon its in the glass?

all nikons bar the cheap ones(d3100) have and in built motor aswell as some lenses having it too  :wink:
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Re: what do you think of this
« Reply #16 on: 25 April 2012, 20:21 »
I have nothing to compare it too but im really pleased with mine.Easy menu system great manual available etc.
I downloaded this http://www.amazon.co.uk/David-Buschs-Canon-Digital-Photography/dp/143546026X

So i have it in .pdf format and its proving to be an invaluble bit of kit.Im happy to upload it somewhere for you to download it.

Shame your not a bir closer as your welcome to come have a play with it.
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Re: what do you think of this
« Reply #17 on: 25 April 2012, 20:32 »
In fact ive just done it for you.

http://www.sendspace.com/file/h8oshv
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