Comments on: A Day at the Glenbow http://www.darcynorman.net/2007/11/03/a-day-at-the-glenbow/ apparently much happier in person Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:03:04 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: true70 » A Day at the Glenbow http://www.darcynorman.net/2007/11/03/a-day-at-the-glenbow/#comment-130791 true70 » A Day at the Glenbow Sun, 04 Nov 2007 21:55:06 +0000 http://www.darcynorman.net/2007/11/03/a-day-at-the-glenbow/#comment-130791 [...] all the details here [...] [...] all the details here [...]

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]]> By: dnorman http://www.darcynorman.net/2007/11/03/a-day-at-the-glenbow/#comment-130591 dnorman Sun, 04 Nov 2007 03:35:10 +0000 http://www.darcynorman.net/2007/11/03/a-day-at-the-glenbow/#comment-130591 The build is definitely less impressive than an L-series lens. It's all plastic (well, and glass). The mount is plastic as well. But the build quality hasn't given me any problems at all. It's insanely light because of the plastic, so there is an upside. Worst case scenario, it's only $100, so it's a semi-disposable lens. So far, so good. The 3x price for the f/1.4 is reflected in its build quality (metal mount, more solid/heavy feel) but IMHO it's not worth the extra $200 unless you REALLY need the extra f/0.4 aperture. With that said, I've never shot with the f/1.4. I'm sure if I had the cash, I'd love it. But for bang/buck, the 50mm f/1.8 just can't be beat. The build is definitely less impressive than an L-series lens. It’s all plastic (well, and glass). The mount is plastic as well. But the build quality hasn’t given me any problems at all. It’s insanely light because of the plastic, so there is an upside. Worst case scenario, it’s only $100, so it’s a semi-disposable lens. So far, so good. The 3x price for the f/1.4 is reflected in its build quality (metal mount, more solid/heavy feel) but IMHO it’s not worth the extra $200 unless you REALLY need the extra f/0.4 aperture. With that said, I’ve never shot with the f/1.4. I’m sure if I had the cash, I’d love it. But for bang/buck, the 50mm f/1.8 just can’t be beat.

]]> By: Alec Couros http://www.darcynorman.net/2007/11/03/a-day-at-the-glenbow/#comment-130588 Alec Couros Sun, 04 Nov 2007 03:26:27 +0000 http://www.darcynorman.net/2007/11/03/a-day-at-the-glenbow/#comment-130588 Great stuff D'Arcy, at first I was wondering how you got to take the shots in the museum, but noticed your explanation. I have a question pertaining to your lens. I keep reading that the 50mm f/1.8 lens takes great shots, but is of shoddy build. Would you agree? I've noticed the 50mm f/1.4 lens is about 3x the prices, but is built stronger. I don't know a great deal about lenses, what can you tell me about this? Great stuff D’Arcy, at first I was wondering how you got to take the shots in the museum, but noticed your explanation.

I have a question pertaining to your lens. I keep reading that the 50mm f/1.8 lens takes great shots, but is of shoddy build. Would you agree? I’ve noticed the 50mm f/1.4 lens is about 3x the prices, but is built stronger. I don’t know a great deal about lenses, what can you tell me about this?

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