embarrassing question: afixing a lens

[cubby]

I just got my Nikon 50mm1.8 for my D50....and I've been sitting here for the last hour trying to determine the proper fit of lens on camera.....

when i match what appear to be the mounting guides (little white dot @the end of the white line between Nikkor and 50mm on the lens?) rotate counterclockwise until I hear the blessed "click" there is still a band of silver metal showing on the camera mount. IOW the lens does sit flush up against the camera body.

I do not recall having these thoughts when I mounted the kit lens (18-55).

Is this correct? :confused:

cubby

[Blob]

Yes,it's normal to have a band of silver showing between the lens and the camera.

[sherlock]

Hey cubby,

No worries, we all have what we think are dumb questions from time to time ;)

As long as you hear the audible "click" and the camera can meter/autofocus, then it's mounted correctly. So just try and mount it and then see if you can focus and take a photo. If you can then all of that was in your head, if you can't...well then get back to us. :D I do recall that it was tougher for me to mount the 50mm to my F100 than any of my other lenses, it just seemed like there was more resistance.

That gap you see is probably normal and you didnt see it on the kit lens because it has a plastic mount that will sit flush against the mounting plate on the camera while the 50mm with the metal mount will show a slight gap where the two metal mounts are meeting. What you're describing shouldn't be a problem.

Have fun with that 50mm, I just got mine a few weeks ago and so for has been a blast.

Hope this all helped :)


Andrew

[cubby]

she shoots/ she scores!

thanks you guys. it clicked in place. it focused. its all good.

:)

cubby

[Bullitt]

Like an accountant told me once, there are never dumb questions, just dumb mistakes...so here's a question

I see many people here using the Nikon 50mm f1.8, what is the rave on this lens, is it really that good? Would it perform better for quality photos than my 18-50mm f2.8 or is it just better and faster in low light situations?

Thanks in advance...

[Jason25]

It's cheap, it's very sharp, and very compact :) There's just no reason NOT to have one, unless the focal length doesn't do it for you :D

[rawpaw18]

I couldn't agree with Jason more. I use it for my potrait shots, low light situations and my kids indoor soccer shots. Sometimes it is a little short for shots all the way accross the field. I think if you had it you would find it to be quite useful. I have not seen it directly vs. your Sigma, but as far as its performance goes, you can't beat it for about $100. I find the focus to be fast and accurate.
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[Bullitt]

Thanks for the advice, and Rich, I expected to see a nice big piece of lemon marangue pie from that fridge instead of the coffee... :p