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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 02:39 AM
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i've only got 4.
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 03:26 AM
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The Nikkor is prettier

for anyone bored..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PSvWR4dZKc
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 03:34 AM
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Holy ish. Thanks man.
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 03:38 AM
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Is this a good deal...?
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/pho/1548440098.html
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 03:39 AM
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^ I don't know much about Nikon but that looks like the older 50mm 1.8.. Probably not worth as much as the one with AF which is like $80, I wouldn't get it

I remember you got the D40 though so you'd have to manually focus either way.. Check prices against like adorama or b&h
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 03:40 AM
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Idk but i really hate when people write "lense" and not Lens.
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 03:41 AM
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^haha I noticed that as well..
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 03:42 AM
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Oh man i see it ALL THE TIME AND I HATE IT!
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 03:42 AM
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Originally Posted by yirichie
^ I don't know much about Nikon but that looks like the older 50mm 1.8.. Probably not worth as much as the one with AF which is like $80, I wouldn't get it

I remember you got the D40 though so you'd have to manually focus either way.. Check prices against like adorama or b&h
Thats what I am doing right now, but all i find is the AF
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 03:52 AM
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The AF is the one you want.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...kkor_50mm.html
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 03:52 AM
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I wouldn't get it then thats probably how old it is haha, just wait for an AF model or try and lowball him for a good deal
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 03:53 AM
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I got the T1i today so I will finally be able to post up some shots...when its not 15 degrees outside
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 03:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Jon
Alright so yes to the AF no to MF...got it!
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 03:58 AM
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the AF on the D40 isnt that bad, i still do it on all my shots with my XSi. Here's all the shots i took with the D40 + 50mm, all came out pretty good i think?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/yanki01...7614579313057/
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 03:59 AM
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Yeah you'll still have to manually focus it, but when you're ready to upgrade bodies you'll already have the right lens. Not that there's anything wrong with the older AI/AI-S lenses, but finding one in good condition can be a little tricky.
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 04:00 AM
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^those look good
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 02:56 PM
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To go back to what RoJa said, I am in the same, boat. I am content with my 30D for now. But I know, eventually I want to upgrade.

I'll be fine with my lenses because I only have the 70-200 haha and the 50 1.8, both EF.
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 03:52 PM
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 04:47 PM
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for those of you that have the 580ex II, or any flash, how do you mount it off camera like to a tripod?
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 04:52 PM
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