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Blues Harp · Jan 23, 2006, 6:53 PM

I need some suggestions on 50mm to 70mm very low light lenses. I'm taking shots of live bands for promotional use. I won't be able to use a flash, but I can be very close to the band. I use a D70s, and I dont want to jump up the ISO if I can help it. Even though neat image works like a charm. So lets hear about the best out there.

Thanks

Blues

rjseeney · Jan 23, 2006, 8:18 PM

You can't beat the Nikon 50mm f/1.8. It's cheap (under $100 used), sharp and excellent in low light.

Blues Harp · Jan 23, 2006, 8:51 PM

Are you refering to the, Normal AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D Autofocus lens?

rjseeney · Jan 23, 2006, 10:56 PM

Yes, that is the lens

Dee-ehn · Jan 24, 2006, 3:37 AM

rjseeney wrote:

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Yes, that is the lens

It comes for under 100 euro's new... and it's a good lens. I use it on my D70. The only downside is the 75mm focal length (due to the D70's cropfactor).

Blues Harp · Jan 28, 2006, 1:01 AM

WOW!!!! You guys were right, just got the lense today. Took it to a club, and just with the stage lights, my pic's were sharper then I thought possible. Never had to touch the ISO, and left the flash in my bag. Thanks for the suggestion.

Oh yeah, I only paid 104.00 USD. Best bargain I got in a long time.

Thanks again

Blues

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Jan 23, 2006, 6:53 PM	#1
Blues Harp Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4	I need some suggestions on 50mm to 70mm very low light lenses. I'm taking shots of live bands for promotional use. I won't be able to use a flash, but I can be very close to the band. I use a D70s, and I dont want to jump up the ISO if I can help it. Even though neat image works like a charm. So lets hear about the best out there. Thanks Blues

Jan 23, 2006, 8:18 PM	#2
rjseeney Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Taylor Mill, Kentucky Posts: 2,398	You can't beat the Nikon 50mm f/1.8. It's cheap (under $100 used), sharp and excellent in low light.

Jan 23, 2006, 8:51 PM	#3
Blues Harp Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4	Are you refering to the, Normal AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D Autofocus lens?

Jan 23, 2006, 10:56 PM	#4
rjseeney Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Taylor Mill, Kentucky Posts: 2,398	Yes, that is the lens

Jan 28, 2006, 1:01 AM	#6
Blues Harp Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4	WOW!!!! You guys were right, just got the lense today. Took it to a club, and just with the stage lights, my pic's were sharper then I thought possible. Never had to touch the ISO, and left the flash in my bag. Thanks for the suggestion. Oh yeah, I only paid 104.00 USD. Best bargain I got in a long time. Thanks again Blues