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**DavidQD** · 01-13-2010, 08:25 AM

I've got a nift-fifty (Canon 50mm EF prime) for my 1000D, which has a 1.6x crop sensor. The 50mm acts as a 80mm(!) on my camera.

I'm wondering if there are any adapters or anything similar to get me a smaller reach, somewhere close to actual 50mm. Am I out of luck? Or should I just get a 35mm? 80mm is quite restrictive for what I am doing.

**jinnsamys** · 01-13-2010, 08:44 AM

FF camera.

**DavidQD** · 01-13-2010, 09:05 AM

FF camera.

Not an option, unfortunately.

**Zjohkrbi** · 01-13-2010, 09:17 AM

I've got a nift-fifty (Canon 50mm EF prime) for my 1000D, which has a 1.6x crop sensor. The 50mm acts as a 80mm(!) on my camera.

Sure could use one of them round here.

**BloofPailafum** · 01-13-2010, 09:26 AM

Yeah unfortunately Full Frame is the only way to go Oblisk if you want true 50mm from your lens.

**DavidQD** · 01-13-2010, 10:24 AM

Darn. I would get a 35mm prime but they're a good $200 more than the 50mm...

**Msrwbdas** · 01-13-2010, 01:58 PM

Darn. I would get a 35mm prime but they're a good $200 more than the 50mm...

That's the only option i think, im thinking of getting a 35mm F/2 for my nikon sometime later this year

**saerensenatljn** · 01-13-2010, 03:18 PM

If you're wondering why noone has released what you're talking about (a SLR telecompressor) it's because:
a) Kodak has a patent on it
b) They probably couldn't make a universal one (only 1 for each focal length)

**DavidQD** · 01-14-2010, 07:03 AM

wtb Canon 35mm or 24mm primes

**tq4F7YKs** · 01-14-2010, 07:14 AM

I have the 35L (f/1.4) and it's one of my favourite lens.

The non-L wide angle primes are kinda bad though (to me at least), so prepare to spend some money on good primes.

**Gooracouppy** · 01-14-2010, 08:44 AM

I've got a nift-fifty (Canon 50mm EF prime) for my 1000D, which has a 1.6x crop sensor. The 50mm acts as a 80mm(!) on my camera.

I'm wondering if there are any adapters or anything similar to get me a smaller reach, somewhere close to actual 50mm. Am I out of luck? Or should I just get a 35mm? 80mm is quite restrictive for what I am doing.

Nope, nothing you can do.

Question is what are you actually trying to do...

A 50mm lens on a crop camera is a good head/shoulders portrait lens, provided it's fast. Not so good as a universal lens. FOV doesn't cut it.

Tell us what you want to do with it, we'll tell you what to get.

**DavidQD** · 01-15-2010, 01:05 AM

Basically I need something shorter. I shoot a lot in tight indoor rooms, and 80mm literally restricts me severely. I'm thinking of getting the cheap 28mm 2.8 primes used. I think I can find it $100 secondhand, hopefully

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DavidQD Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 482 Senior Member	Adapters for 1.6x crop sensor DSLR's? I've got a nift-fifty (Canon 50mm EF prime) for my 1000D, which has a 1.6x crop sensor. The 50mm acts as a 80mm(!) on my camera. I'm wondering if there are any adapters or anything similar to get me a smaller reach, somewhere close to actual 50mm. Am I out of luck? Or should I just get a 35mm? 80mm is quite restrictive for what I am doing. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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jinnsamys Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 418 Senior Member	FF camera. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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DavidQD Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 482 Senior Member	FF camera. Not an option, unfortunately. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Zjohkrbi Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 437 Senior Member	I've got a nift-fifty (Canon 50mm EF prime) for my 1000D, which has a 1.6x crop sensor. The 50mm acts as a 80mm(!) on my camera. Sure could use one of them round here. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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BloofPailafum Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 357 Senior Member	Yeah unfortunately Full Frame is the only way to go Oblisk if you want true 50mm from your lens. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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DavidQD Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 482 Senior Member	Darn. I would get a 35mm prime but they're a good $200 more than the 50mm... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Msrwbdas Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 386 Senior Member	Darn. I would get a 35mm prime but they're a good $200 more than the 50mm... That's the only option i think, im thinking of getting a 35mm F/2 for my nikon sometime later this year Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-13-2010, 03:18 PM	#8
saerensenatljn Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 586 Senior Member	If you're wondering why noone has released what you're talking about (a SLR telecompressor) it's because: a) Kodak has a patent on it b) They probably couldn't make a universal one (only 1 for each focal length) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-14-2010, 07:03 AM	#9
DavidQD Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 482 Senior Member	wtb Canon 35mm or 24mm primes Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-14-2010, 07:14 AM	#10
tq4F7YKs Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 463 Senior Member	I have the 35L (f/1.4) and it's one of my favourite lens. The non-L wide angle primes are kinda bad though (to me at least), so prepare to spend some money on good primes. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-14-2010, 08:44 AM	#11
Gooracouppy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 443 Senior Member	I've got a nift-fifty (Canon 50mm EF prime) for my 1000D, which has a 1.6x crop sensor. The 50mm acts as a 80mm(!) on my camera. I'm wondering if there are any adapters or anything similar to get me a smaller reach, somewhere close to actual 50mm. Am I out of luck? Or should I just get a 35mm? 80mm is quite restrictive for what I am doing. Nope, nothing you can do. Question is what are you actually trying to do... A 50mm lens on a crop camera is a good head/shoulders portrait lens, provided it's fast. Not so good as a universal lens. FOV doesn't cut it. Tell us what you want to do with it, we'll tell you what to get. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-15-2010, 01:05 AM	#12
DavidQD Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 482 Senior Member	Basically I need something shorter. I shoot a lot in tight indoor rooms, and 80mm literally restricts me severely. I'm thinking of getting the cheap 28mm 2.8 primes used. I think I can find it $100 secondhand, hopefully Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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