Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

[tonylong]

I believe the threads were merged for the archives, but the mods didn't adjust the title.

[leftofedge]

True, but it's in the lens archive, so it should be more representative! :p

I agree. Good game sir, good game indeed :mrgreen::mrgreen:

[gary88]

Taken @ f/4

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3260/3084145700_f7899a3025_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garyhebding/3084145700/)

[EdBray]

Well chuffed with this shot, not because it is a great picture, but becuase I took it hand held at 1/25 sec and it's hellish sharp!

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m338/EdBray/Falls.jpg

This was on a tripod though as I wanted to use a graduated filter.

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m338/EdBray/Moon1.jpg

[G35Driver]

http://luis452.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p239032159-4.jpg

[EOSBoy]

ISO 640 @ f/1.6
Shot my sister in front of some Christmas lights across from Radio City in NYC.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/3040248710_43cc2fe4bf_o.jpg

[jcp2000]

nice ^ bokeh is really good but it would have been a little better if you had her stand a little further i say. so the lights wouldnt have came out so big

[Jannie]

I think it's pretty neat! And it's a very nice shot of her, great expression!

[jjaenagle]

wow love these pictures!

[macobee]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3202/3091392487_0281edf333_b.jpg

[macobee]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3274/3091609919_3eaf6084cc_b.jpg

[dtngo]

http://dtngo.com/LB_Preshoot/20081204_album/LB_preshoot074.jpg

I was trying to get the lens to flare without a lot of success :cool:
http://dtngo.com/LB_Preshoot/20081203_edits/LB_Edits0001.jpg

[Jason C]

This was the very first image I took with the 1.4...an absolute gem of a lens!

40D/ f1.4/iso 400/PP in Elements 5.0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3196/3093057567_2d6850bf14_b.jpg

[shima]

Was testing my 5D Mark II out when I got it earlier this week at home:

ISO 1600:
http://photos.cathoffman.com/photos/432561584_b6eW4-M.jpg

Also ISO 1600:
http://photos.cathoffman.com/photos/432559592_APCZy-M.jpg

And again ISO 1600:
http://photos.cathoffman.com/photos/432561844_6ZyTW-M.jpg

[gary88]

f/4

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3134/3097956569_e674c8c443_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garyhebding/3097956569/)

[Mr Tiles]

Well chuffed with this shot, not because it is a great picture, but becuase I took it hand held at 1/25 sec and it's hellish sharp!

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m338/EdBray/Falls.jpg



I would be impressed too. Nice capture!

[legionnaire]

taken @ san diego boat lights parade.
F/1.8
1/25
ISO400

[BlueTsunami]

@1.4
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/3113741678_f488c11039_o.jpg

@2.8
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3036/3112914511_c37ec48ea8_o.jpg

@2.5
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/3113742878_6d57ed5e59_o.jpg

[paiintballa182]

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/verynicephotography/these%20are%20my%20friends/002-1.jpg

[DonJuanMair]

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k21/DonJuanMair/Jason2-4.jpg

[ieatstars]

All @ f1.4

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3044/3117138288_a0af6b1868_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/3117138182_f54c071567_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/3117138058_9054d7ce89_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3198/3117137686_56f70d585a_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3185/3116310213_e693844a23_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3090/3117148350_cf544b17ee_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3111/3117154084_e1bbffd121_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3075/3116320559_18cb516b0d_o.jpg

[DonJuanMair]

nice!

f1.4 here too

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k21/DonJuanMair/Jason1-1.jpg

[geekaleek]

f2.2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3124/3117731864_84efb14e2d_o.jpg

[catalanus]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/3119181524_7769ddbc17.jpg

[TeeTee]

Love most of the photos in this thread, and am getting one of these puppies this evening. Can you guys tell me which hoods are you using with your 50's?

[jcp2000]

Love most of the photos in this thread, and am getting one of these puppies this evening. Can you guys tell me which hoods are you using with your 50's?

i use the one canon made es-71II. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3020/3046065467_305c1d0eb9.jpg


i was bored so here are some of my fish not the best but ehh.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3194/3119011247_8ee0e6ef19.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3098/3119834896_803eba7651.jpg

[catalanus]

@ f/1.6

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3229/3121657364_e0cfa7a705.jpg

[BlueTsunami]

@1.4

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3194/3120772511_1d30340cc2_o.jpg

[jcp2000]

here are some new ones i took a few hours ago...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3244/3121813695_86a0b81181.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/3122637872_27746bb870.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3228/3121809147_4cb304ebee.jpg

[grizzy]

Jut got this lens and I'm pretty happy with it. Here are some early results:

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p645550647-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p429247876-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p1032300348-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p686631545-4.jpg


And one to show the sharpness (focused on his right eye):

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p476973991-4.jpg

[ieatstars]

^^ That first one is adorable :D

[catalanus]

@ f/1.6

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_b4FKmxyED0g/SU4szVBSUYI/AAAAAAAAArA/kIGpZTjP01I/s1600-h/blog_IMG_0129.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_b4FKmxyED0g/SU4szIsVHRI/AAAAAAAAAq4/IN4E4majaGY/s1600-h/blog_IMG_0163.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_b4FKmxyED0g/SU4sy0_2N-I/AAAAAAAAAqw/SsiG-UDCsuA/s1600-h/blog_IMG_0164.jpg

[grizzy]

^^ That first one is adorable :D

Thanks :D!

Here are some more from yesterday:

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p403266062-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p408231916-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p664947638-4.jpg


This shot is a little soft as I had to hang the camera over the rail with one hand and just hope...I like it though:

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p1051794866-4.jpg

[S-S]

Jut got this lens and I'm pretty happy with it. Here are some early results:

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p645550647-4.jpg





this one looks like he's visiting mrs tiggy winkle or squirrel nutkin (http://www.collider.com/uploads/imageGallery/Beatrix_Potter_Collection/the_beatrix_potter_collection_dvd.jpg)...
you could photoshop up a very cute greeting card if you added them in ;)

[nitsuj]

Just got one of these as part of a package deal/trade. Not sure if it's a lens I'll use much, but took a few (flat light, underexposed...) shots today in the snow bumming around. This is the only one I really liked, though due to the flat light not sure this will sway anyone towards this lens - the other brilliant pics in here should tho.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3231/3126667297_cf4fb19c20.jpg

[BeritOlam]

This shot is a little soft as I had to hang the camera over the rail with one hand and just hope...I like it though:

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p1051794866-4.jpg

Excellent. I love those kinds of 'hopeful' shots that you have to think outside the box to get the shot....or in this, outside the railing!! :) :)

[grizzy]

this one looks like he's visiting mrs tiggy winkle or squirrel nutkin...
you could photoshop up a very cute greeting card if you added them in

Good call!

Excellent. I love those kinds of 'hopeful' shots that you have to think outside the box to get the shot....or in this, outside the railing!!

Thanks!

This was definitely one of those and I was sort of surprised when I started looking at the LCD and saw that they pretty much came out.

[legionnaire]

F1.8
1/60
ISO-200

[DonJuanMair]

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k21/DonJuanMair/mail_filtered.jpg

[Treat me like a tourist]

Just a couple from this Christmas

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3216/3138372035_09a1665edf_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3134/3138228890_5d846c6114_b.jpg

Merry Christmas everyone :)

[leftofedge]

Taken tonight at a local wildlife refuge.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/leftofedge/photography/Forsythesunset.jpg

[Headshotzx]

F1.8
1/60
ISO-200

Hahahha that's awesome.

[macobee]

at a baptism today:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3111/3140200909_76aa8fa8e7_o.jpg

[joey1234]

One of my new Favorites-
http://joeyspix.smugmug.com/photos/443989969_zyWiW-L.jpg

[grizzy]

This lens is getting better each time I use it! Taken on Saturday:

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p383692069-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p84653517-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p451081880-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p172706417-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p510410179-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p460832421-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p437350027-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p692988470-4.jpg

[Markitos]

Frames 2-4 make a great sequence!!

[adrianjudy]

Took this one a a local skate park. I just love the contrast of the ladies in their home-made dresses and hair buns against the background half pipe. It just makes me smile.
http://adrian.compulogical.com/pictures/img_3328_medium.jpg

[DonJuanMair]

lol where was that taken?

[adrianjudy]

lol where was that taken?

The skate park near downtown Louisville, KY

[primalcarl]

grizzy, great photos for the album! looking forward to getting this lens

[grizzy]

Thanks guys :). Here are a few more:

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p114560086-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p265860404-4.jpg

[B]
Trying to find refuge with Mommy:

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p298771587-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p809263450-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p857908373-4.jpg

[Markitos]

My 6.5 week old son:
http://beltie.smugmug.com/photos/445735811_ppGeo-O.jpg

[tonylong]

A few from earlier this year:

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/98844987/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/98849892/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/107607219/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/98840992/original.jpg

[joey1234]

I cannot get enough of this lens lately-

http://joeyspix.smugmug.com/photos/445749851_2izUV-L.jpg

http://joeyspix.smugmug.com/photos/445754267_hrgCJ-X2.jpg
http://joeyspix.smugmug.com/photos/444351232_qcRXs-XL.jpg

[capturedexpressions]

Here's one from last year that I posted.....no longer own the lens only because I found that with my 1.3 crop 1D, 50mm just didn't seem 'right'. Great optic though........hard to find a sharper piece of glass for that price!!

http://theteahaus.netfirms.com/Canon/nfpicturepro/albums/userpics/10001/50f1.4-1D-B.jpg

Camera: Canon 1D
Shutter speed: 1/500 sec
Aperture: 1.4
Exposure mode: Manual
Flash: External E-TTL
Metering mode: Evaluative
Drive mode: Single frame shooting
ISO: 250
Lens: 50.0 mm
Focal length: 50.0mm
AF mode: One-shot AF

What do you mean, "right" ?

[joey1234]

looks pretty "right" to me...

[bandic00t]

Just ordered this lens to pair with my new-to-me 5Dmk1. I'll be sure to post some photos when I get it. I can't wait.

[joey1234]

Here is one at f/4 iso800 on a 20d- not incredibly sharp but still VERY good wide open with not too much light in the room---
http://joeyspix.smugmug.com/photos/446297602_9TP2s-XL.jpg

But I really had to post one more of this lens with stopped down with flash..

http://joeyspix.smugmug.com/photos/445803535_AmL6E-X2.jpg

[Azi]

This lens is getting better each time I use it! Taken on Saturday:

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p383692069-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p84653517-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p451081880-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p172706417-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p510410179-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p460832421-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p437350027-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p692988470-4.jpg
love them!

[davo_robbo]

hey all,
few images from a shoot last night, casual evening and they wanted relaxed/natural stuff
heres a few of the betters, more up on my flickr as usual

all shots were with the 5D and 50mm 1.4 and some with the 580ex too

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3116/3161980952_b4df3273c9_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3134/3161146079_e8ba4eeac5_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3023/3161165655_42e0a18c16_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3125/3162021076_7f80eeea09_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3260/3162035476_f353ec654a_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3099/3161204247_c2fab8fd78_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3096/3162037582_c648a17dab_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3124/3162040602_cafb5000bc_o.jpg

[macroshot]

But I really had to post one more of this lens with stopped down with flash..

http://joeyspix.smugmug.com/photos/445803535_AmL6E-X2.jpg


What a great shot!

[joey1234]

thanks!

[grizzy]

Thanks Azi!

And welcome to POTN.

[TeeTee]

I won't lie, I bought this to hold off the more expensive 35L. Still though used above f2 it really impresses me and will be kept regardless of picking up the 35mm.

http://eljackimages.com/temp/potn/xmas08/xmas08.jpg

http://eljackimages.com/temp/potn/xmas08/JPEG/xmas08-36.jpg

[S-S]

I won't lie, I bought this to hold off the more expensive 35L. Still though used above f2 it really impresses me and will be kept regardless of picking up the 35mm.

http://eljackimages.com/temp/potn/xmas08/xmas08.jpg



great shot - tho reminds me somewhat of the STAY-PUFT MARSHMALLOW MAN off ghostbusters lol...

[catalanus]

Toby, the dog of my cousin...

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_b4FKmxyED0g/SV_jmN7kcEI/AAAAAAAAAs4/znlb-1w9Ix4/s400/blog_IMG_0214.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_b4FKmxyED0g/SV_jlrHMc8I/AAAAAAAAAsw/j2n4QYSDgeU/s400/blog_IMG_0871.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_b4FKmxyED0g/SV_jlEbqvYI/AAAAAAAAAsg/_7tZBYvwrOw/s400/blog_IMG_0211.jpg

[ALaS]

This lens is perfect on a 5D. It's too damn long for me on my 30D :\

[jcp2000]

get it anyway ericson! you wont regret its an awesome piece of glass i tell you

[ALaS]

I have it. Well I'm borrowing it. I'm thinking the 28 will fit me better. This has its uses, but I don't see myself using it much.

[jcp2000]

hmmm you like the wider angle stuff huh. is it cause its easier to work with when you do your selfs?

[ALaS]

Yes! And at parties or what not, the 50 is pretty hard to get 2 people in. I guess I don't like working that far away. It would be great 1 on 1 with a model, I'm sure. I'll try it out, I've got some head shots scheduled in a week.

[DonJuanMair]

for headshots i dont really like the 50mm, i tried it a few times and wasnt happy with how it made the models face look, i ended up getting the 100mm for headshots and portraits and the 50mm still for full length body shots and from the torso up

[jcp2000]

hmm i see well cant wait to see your out come! and i guess everyone has there own preferences i happen to love mine aha

[ALaS]

I'm sure if I had it permanently I would learn to love it.

[davo_robbo]

85mm on crop for headshots is awesome, just like a cheaper 135L
28mm on crop is an awesome FL for all purpose stuff, if canon made a 45mm f1.2 i'd so buy it! 28mm on FF gets a little too wide with the perspective/focal distortion for portraits.. 35f2 or 35L would be perfect for strobist stuff on FF

[DonJuanMair]

davo i have a question, you have a 5D, do you use your 50mm much with that?

[davo_robbo]

lol yeah.. pretty much stays on my camera 24/7
most of the time ill do a shoot and then realise i havnt changed lens the whole time :P
thinking of selling all my lens's and getting a 50L..

[jcp2000]

i would be scared to get the 50L with all the horror stories you read on here aha. plus that is a big chunk of change when the 1.4 can get pretty close to the L iq wise (from what i seen)

[davo_robbo]

lol way overrated to how many good copies there are..
and 50mm 1.4 IQ is very average compared to the 1.2 =]

like comparing a zoom to a prime ;)

[jcp2000]

aha i dont know but i wont rule out the 50L until i get my hands on one and try it out. i think the only L primes i would get is the 135, and the 200 f2 or 1.8 if i can find one!!! aha

[davo_robbo]

what about the 85L?^^
i'd do 35L 50L 85L 135L and 16-35 for a lens setup
would be perfect!

[DonJuanMair]

depends in the type of photography tho dont you think?

[davo_robbo]

well if your getting a 50L + 135L +200L then why not fill the gap ;)
but yes.. depends on the shooters preffered FL's and budget :D (and love of bokeh)

[Misiek]

Two shots of my dog :)

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/3228/roki2gb0.jpg

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/2574/roki1cu3.jpg

[jcp2000]

what about the 85L?^^
i'd do 35L 50L 85L 135L and 16-35 for a lens setup
would be perfect!



ahhh yes the lovely 85L that would be in my lower wants but for sure a nice piece of glass that i wouldnt mind owning. i love primes and how great there iq and bokeh abilities are.

[AlanU]

Gotta love the 50 f/1.4 wideopen!!

http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/ww300/alan_u/MISC/IMG_6002.jpg

My daughter's new camera. I think I must teach her some techniques though :)

f/1.8, 1/200, ISO 320

http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/ww300/alan_u/MISC/ellas_camera.jpg

[spelunker]

http://i42.tinypic.com/2cnt7wk.jpg

[ALaS]

On full frame I feel very at home with 50mm. I'd consider the 50L if I had a full frame body. Though it's a tough price to get over, resale value is great, remember that.

but if I had to, I could be a budget boy with a 5d and a fifty (1.4) for many years with no complaining (I think). Well, besides how slow the 1.4 focuses. ugh.

[jcp2000]

yea i too notice how slow the 1.4 focuses now. when it was my only usm lens i thought it was quick but now that i have my 70-200L it seems just as slow as my kit lens!!! aha

[abhijitz]

Here goes mine [on 20D body] ::

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k285/abhijitz/Siddarth-2-4.jpg

[spelunker]

Fascinating picture.

[ieatstars]

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk294/czechcanary/IMG_2736copy.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk294/czechcanary/IMG_2810copy.jpg

[flashram]

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk294/czechcanary/IMG_2810copy.jpg

Good job. I like this one. :)

[abhijitz]

this is amazing, per my limited knowledge (specially looking at the nail polish) cant even tell if its a macro or prime. love the all "orange'y" feeling and a great composition indeed. [this goes into my mind of compositions for sure]

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk294/czechcanary/IMG_2736copy.jpg

[Markitos]

My question is, since this is a self-portrait, how did you get the focus where you wanted it, esp. since the DOF is so thin!

[runninmann]

My question is, since this is a self-portrait, how did you get the focus where you wanted it, esp. since the DOF is so thin!To which photo are you referring?

[ieatstars]

My question is, since this is a self-portrait, how did you get the focus where you wanted it, esp. since the DOF is so thin!
If you're referring to my orange photo, I took a ton of them and nearly had my wrist break off in the process. (Hence my oddly curved body trying to compensate haha)

[Azi]

Hi,

just got this lens :)
I'm new to photography, sorry for the bad composition etc... :oops:
Hopefully I'll learn more ;)

Azi

P.S.: Also, I'm sorry for my bad english :(

[runninmann]

Hi,

just got this lens :)
I'm new to photography, sorry for the bad composition etc... :oops:
Hopefully I'll learn more ;)

Azi

P.S.: Also, I'm sorry for my bad english :(Welcome, Azi.

[Markitos]

If you're referring to my orange photo, I took a ton of them and nearly had my wrist break off in the process. (Hence my oddly curved body trying haha)

I figured it was tricky. :)

[spelunker]

http://i44.tinypic.com/xojc6w.jpg

[bahelmer]

I like the ability to take photos at night, hand-held, without messing with a tripod. I take photos while travelling for business. But on these trips, I travel light and my free time to explore a city is typically after work, in the evening. So I often use the 50 1.4 at 1.4 to give me this low-light hand-held capability.
Details for this sample photo: 40D ISO 1600 F1.4 1/100s (hand-held, of course)

[S-S]

Hi,

just got this lens :)
I'm new to photography, sorry for the bad composition etc... :oops:
Hopefully I'll learn more ;)

Azi

P.S.: Also, I'm sorry for my bad english :(

dont be silly the photo's great and so is your english!

[S-S]

If you're referring to my orange photo, I took a ton of them and nearly had my wrist break off in the process. (Hence my oddly curved body trying to compensate haha)

oh well done specially with the focus! how the heck did you manage that?
for some reason the curve in your waist makes it look like you're rollerblading or something... not sure why i thought that but i still do even knowing you weren't

(didnt stop to wonder why you were rollerblading with an orange...)

[John Photography]

i love this lens and have no problem using it with ONE subject focused, as seen below.

here's the problem. like this evening, we went into the city and didn't want to bring all of my lens, so i just brought the 50 f/1.4. but when i'm confronted with taking a group shot, i'm at a loss as to what to do. excuse the newb question.....

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh228/jsalangs/IMG_9105.jpg

[EdBray]

Image is very large?

[S-S]

...you back up until everyone gets in the frame (and shut down the aperture), or, you bring 2 lenses

[sagray]

And if you want to keep everybody in focus, either place them all at an equal distance from the lens, or else close down your aperture and add some light (or boost the ISO if that is all you need).

[John Photography]

And if you want to keep everybody in focus, either place them all at an equal distance from the lens, or else close down your aperture and add some light (or boost the ISO if that is all you need).

thank you, that's exactly what i meant. how far down would you step down? f/8?

[sagray]

Hard to say exactly, at least not without knowing the lighting conditions. That might be a good starting point, but you mught want to bracket, at least for a few test shots.

[sumyungguy]

Just got mine today, did a test shot at work.

5d - 1/25 - f2.2 - iso 200
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3513/3180676799_9cb937d14d_o.jpg

[sumyungguy]

Few more from dinner..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3081/3180905367_c8aa3ea476_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3317/3181739006_a63e2566b5_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3412/3181739108_787d67d873_o.jpg

[hannaxt]

Hi,

this is my first post here and what better way to break the ice than posting few pictures taken with my favourite lens!

All pictures are from last night's celebration in the honor of the Roman emperor Diocletian who built the palace which developed in town of Split (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split) (Spalato) the biggest and most important town of the southern region of Croatia.

here are the pictures,

f1.4

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/9571/vojnikkn2.jpg


http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/8701/rimljaninkp7.jpg



f 2.0

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/7233/konjirf2.jpg

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/5381/vojnik03vc3.jpg

f 2.8

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/310/plesacice04ba1.jpg

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/7982/plesacice01fd8.jpg





Thanks for looking :)

Very nice shots - especially the ones with the centurion soldiers.

[Azi]

dont be silly the photo's great and so is your english!
Thanks :)
I think it's a bit underexposed and missing a subject, something more than a twig.
Also, the reflection on the twig at the top right looks distracting to me.

Azi

[Tareq]

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/4067/ds37233kv2.jpg

[Tareq]

And here is a crop of another shot @2.8

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/9056/ds37234cropgh4.jpg

[davo_robbo]

quick self portrait from today

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3391/3183299425_d8bf31a384_b.jpg

[sumyungguy]

^^ nice

finally some @ 1.4
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3106/3184439316_4e42002bf3_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3411/3183600399_75b2e59c2a_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3444/3183600363_51c46f2bb3_o.jpg

[davo_robbo]

gotta love the bokeh for the price!
its got nothing on the 50L/85L but its still nice =]

[DonJuanMair]

great self portrait David!

[macobee]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3265/3181786563_0762bc2baa.jpg

[ieatstars]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3124/3184355393_5cf6f10d51_o.jpg

[John Photography]

loving this lens...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3487/3190167489_8a0a104942.jpg?v=0

[dissembled]

Well, the bokeh is less creamier than the Sigma (50mm/f1.4).... But it doesn't suffer from any focus issues, either. Seems like a good, 'safe' lens to buy if you don't mind the softness wide open.

[Azi]

Some kind of a self portrait in black & white (and between).
I hope it's okay (C&C if you don't mind) ;)

Azi

[bwell]

at 1.4
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3351/3194073300_932c8390f5.jpg

[S-S]

Some kind of a self portrait in black & white (and between).
I hope it's okay (C&C if you don't mind) ;)

Azi

just one comment - when you take mirror shots, flip them back to normal so we can read the writing ;-)
otherwise, looks pretty good

[jwcdds]

http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/108130772.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/108128670.jpg

[John Photography]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3356/3195392057_8666c18d87.jpg?v=0

[TariQ.E]

http://fc35.deviantart.com/fs30/f/2008/153/3/8/Our_lazy_cat_by_tariqphoto.jpg

[trip9]

Here are some of mine!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3343/3191853441_35c4fdf718.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3530/3190221099_fdec3119fc.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3392/3185628522_8781ea25fe.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3105/3160190501_0c97128605.jpg

[spelunker]

I like it!

[ALaS]

Head shot from a shoot:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3523/3196957463_c9b1bfb9bd.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alas26/3196957463/in/photostream/)

[ieatstars]

TariQ.E: Gorgeous shot!! The colors and focus are really great. Beautiful kitty :)

[macobee]

Looks a bit like me this one:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3530/3199469694_8226a603a5_o.jpg

Lunch anyone?
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3526/3199469408_8cd41cca63_o.jpg

Pine Nut Oil an oil thats so rich when you open the bottle you will go UUUUMMMPHHHHH!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3122/3198624669_721a502aa5_o.jpg

[TariQ.E]

thanks ieatstars

----

now with the 5D Mark II

http://www.cars-club.com/up/8-2-1/carsclub_37687335.jpg

http://www.cars-club.com/up/8-2-1/carsclub_20088092.jpg


very very sharp lens

[chrisforshaw]

One from my homemade cardboard box studio this morning @ f1.4
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3473/3200590589_61946d77f8.jpg

[adam*]

Not quite 1.4, here it is at 1.6.

Mmm god's orange juice :)

http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/108237433.jpg

[rebel3120]

just bought this lens, i got in the mail yesterday took about twenty shots or so with it then put it back in my bag, a few hours later opened my bag back up to play with it some more and the focus would not work anymore more in AF or MF...:cry:. But for the short time i did play with it it was an amazing lens, very sharp and well worth the money besides the fact that mine broke on me...

[S-S]

thats hopeless, will you get a replacement or refund?

[5Dmaniac]

Taken at f/1.4 with a 5D and converted to B&W.

[tonylong]

5DManiac, I like those shots! You really captured some wide open goodness there! But, they look so old-fashioned:)!

[adam*]

Wow you've got yourself a great copy there.

[5Dmaniac]

5DManiac, I like those shots! You really captured some wide open goodness there! But, they look so old-fashioned:)!

LOL! Yes, they look old fashioned. Actually these were taken at the Pioneer Living History Museum here in Phoenix and it just seemed appropriate to use the B&W look - it also helps to focus the eye on the essential - color gets in the way with these - kind of:-)

[adrianjudy]

just bought this lens, i got in the mail yesterday took about twenty shots or so with it then put it back in my bag, a few hours later opened my bag back up to play with it some more and the focus would not work anymore more in AF or MF...:cry:. But for the short time i did play with it it was an amazing lens, very sharp and well worth the money besides the fact that mine broke on me...


just a thought... I had the same problem, or so I thought, with a different lens. My problem turned out to be that when I put my camera back in the bag, I accidentally turned the small viewfinder focus adjust dial by the viewfinder and set my camera out of focus. turned it back and everything was good. I may be the only bonehead that has done this and thought he broke his lens, but maybe not. :)

[rebel3120]

thats hopeless, will you get a replacement or refund?

adorama's customer service department was closed for today and i got in contact with their selling department and they sounded like it should be no problem for a replacement...but the one i had for the few shots i got with it looked like i had a nice and sharp copy so hopefully the replacement will be the same.

[rebel3120]

just a thought... I had the same problem, or so I thought, with a different lens. My problem turned out to be that when I put my camera back in the bag, I accidentally turned the small viewfinder focus adjust dial by the viewfinder and set my camera out of focus. turned it back and everything was good. I may be the only bonehead that has done this and thought he broke his lens, but maybe not. :)

haha yeah i thought that was it at first but after i looked at it that part on the lens that shows how far your subject is from you is stuck or it will barely move at all when you put it in MF and when you put it in AF it tries moving back and forth and makes a weird clicking noise... no idea how this happened because i always take great care of my lenses so its not like i was slamming it on the ground to see how well built i was. Im just dissapointed because the whole thing was like a big tease cause i can definitely see this lens being attached to my camera almost always haha oh well i guess ill have to wait another week untill i get a replacement...

Oh yeah and has anyone dealt with returning things to adorama? do they cover the shipping back and forth since its being replacement and are they usually pretty quick about it?

[jcp2000]

check out my flickr for the set up i used you wont believe i used what i used lol

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3384/3209151760_706b2e624e.jpg

[rebel3120]

in case anyone wanted to know adorama is replacing my lens and they are paying for the shipping so hopefully ill get this badboy back by next monday and be able to post some shots up here

[bwell]

f/1.8
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3444/3195498029_f0d8a00434_b.jpg