Upgrade 50mm f/1.8 to the f/1.4??

[allie5]

I really enjoyed using the nifty fifty last year at WDW, but I felt if it was just a bit faster I would have got more from it.

This year (breaking news ) I have just booked for Christmas YAY!!

We are going 3 weeks from Dec 8-Dec 30th. Ive been at this time of year a couple of times before and the weather can be a bit gloomy and obviously, it gets dark earlier than the summer, so Im thinking I'll be using my faster lenses even more! Im seriously considering trading in my f/1.8 for the f/1.4 - its about another $300 and Im wondering whether its worth it or not??

The alternative is to buy the 85mm f/1.8, which is a bit dearer - gives me more reach no more speed.

I intend to take my tripod for "static" shots - so Im happy to use slower lenses for that - the 50mm I found using for handheld stuff, like dark rides, Spectro and low light candids.

Any advice?? My camera is a Canon 30D by the way.

Allie

 

[handicap18]

Have you thought about the Sigma 30mm f/1.4? Its a bit wider and might come in more handy around Disney. I also like using it as a general purpose lens. Because its wider than the 50mm it has a view more like that of the human eye.

Just something else to think about.

 

[AndrewWG]

Have you thought about the Sigma 30mm f/1.4? Its a bit wider and might come in more handy around Disney. I also like using it as a general purpose lens. Because its wider than the 50mm it has a view more like that of the human eye.

Just something else to think about.

I completely agree with Kyle on this one. The 30mm would be alot more useful at WDW, I think. I only had the 50mm f1.8 last year when I went and although it was great, I found myself needing something wider angle alot of times. So, I went and bought the 30mm f1.4 and so far I love it. I can see MANY uses for it at WDW, especially at the Spectromagic parade. If you get a good "seat" for the parade, you are really too close for effective use of the 50mm, but the 30mm should fit the bill perfectly, plus it is faster.

 

[allie5]

Hmm, thanks guys! Never considered that one. Its a bit pricier than the Canon 50mm f/1.4 but if I wait till Im in the US, it will be cheaper for me to buy it when I get there. That will be my Christmas present sorted then .

 

[DebºoºS]

I agree with Andy & Kyle. My 50's been nifty and given me some low light shots I like but in May there were times I wanted a faster wider lens. A 30 1.4 would've been great. August I was happy with the lenses I had with me. Maybe because as you mentioned the light in August was better.