Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM [Archive] - Page 12 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

S-S

22nd of January 2009 (Thu), 15:55

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

lets hope they remembered to screw this one together... :rolleyes:

rebel3120

23rd of January 2009 (Fri), 00:33

lets hope they remembered to screw this one together... :rolleyes:

haha i hope so...it was such a tease having it and now having to wait again.

jcp2000

23rd of January 2009 (Fri), 19:00

newest ones

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3480/3220649723_ddf08e69c4.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3303/3220646629_3f8a3fe2e8.jpg

therealmr

24th of January 2009 (Sat), 04:08

http://fc04.deviantart.com/fs40/i/2009/021/0/5/Flood_by_therealmr.jpg

50 f/1.4 @ f/2.2

S-S

24th of January 2009 (Sat), 04:32

i like that a lot, very gritty

jcp2000

24th of January 2009 (Sat), 05:07

http://fc04.deviantart.com/fs40/i/2009/021/0/5/Flood_by_therealmr.jpg

50 f/1.4 @ f/2.2

nice i see your on the nation too i have a fully upped tonton'd sft for sale if you or someone you know that would be interested pm!

adrianjudy

24th of January 2009 (Sat), 17:44

took this today. my nephew. straight out of the camera
f/2 125
http://adrian.compulogical.com/pictures/IMG_3697_Small.JPG

joey1234

24th of January 2009 (Sat), 18:14

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

How do you get this effect-- these pictures have almost like a destaurated/matrix-ish kind of look to me- and i LIK EIT ALOT!!

Markitos

24th of January 2009 (Sat), 18:26

Did you really HAVE to quote EVERY photo in his post to ask that??? :rolleyes:

joey1234

24th of January 2009 (Sat), 20:11

Did you really HAVE to quote EVERY photo in his post to ask that??? :rolleyes:

Probably not- but i did so shoot me.. Did you really have to make a comment??

Markitos

24th of January 2009 (Sat), 20:25

Probably not- but i did so shoot me.. Did you really have to make a comment??

If it might prevent someone else from quoting a long series of photos, then yes!

Jason C

24th of January 2009 (Sat), 20:48

1D / f-2 @ 1-200th sec / iso 200 / minor PP with DPP / resize with CS2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3506/3221013661_f8d2d6f55c_o.jpg

srsuser

24th of January 2009 (Sat), 23:01

Does this lens have a better image quality than the 50 f/1.8? or is it more pricey because of the extra stops?

Tareq

25th of January 2009 (Sun), 00:59

Does this lens have a better image quality than the 50 f/1.8? or is it more pricey because of the extra stops?

I think yes, it has slightly better quality a bit, and not just the stops, the build is little bit better with this over 1.8 version, and also it has USM and 1.8 doesn't, focus in low light with this lens is faster and more accurate than 1.8, but in all cases it is not that much pricey, still both are so cheap lenses.

srsuser

25th of January 2009 (Sun), 01:01

I think this lens will satisfy me. I need a fast prime and I think this is it.

davo_robbo

25th of January 2009 (Sun), 02:54

How do you get this effect-- these pictures have almost like a destaurated/matrix-ish kind of look to me- and i LIK EIT ALOT!!

heres something i posted a while back on how i did some similar PP'ing

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=551202

post #13 has the PPing tutorial

basically, push the blacks a little, contrast a little, fill light and then up vibrancy and drop saturation and then fiddle with the white balance and then ajust the saturation accordingly in lightroom

drPheta

26th of January 2009 (Mon), 00:12

Glad I chose this over the 1.8, cans i still use this lens wide open, a lot.

http://www.petertphan.com/pics/taos_2009/images/IMG_0572.jpg

http://www.petertphan.com/pics/taos_2009/images/IMG_0593.jpg

http://www.petertphan.com/pics/taos_2009/images/IMG_0641.jpg

funhouse69

26th of January 2009 (Mon), 00:18

Good Choice Dr. P (Remember me???) Anyway I bought the 1.8 and returned it after owning it for 1 day.

Mine 1.4 is expected to be delivered tomorrow! I can't wait!!!

jared703

26th of January 2009 (Mon), 12:04

I'm really happy with the 50 1.4 so far.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3399/3227678738_63d3ce3b9a_o.jpg

PhatheadWRX

26th of January 2009 (Mon), 12:32

not quite wide open

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/3204132130_14a21970ba_o.jpg

harveyE.

26th of January 2009 (Mon), 22:32

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3132/3221182191_ec4923e4df_o.jpg

harveyE.

26th of January 2009 (Mon), 22:32

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3114/3222034626_b66f28d37d_o.jpg

harveyE.

26th of January 2009 (Mon), 22:33

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3460/3222034776_55eeca0c86_o.jpg

p360

27th of January 2009 (Tue), 00:04

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3114/3222034626_b66f28d37d_o.jpg

Very nice.

adrianjudy

27th of January 2009 (Tue), 22:00

Just taking advantage of the ice storm tonight.
both f/2 - 1/60 - iso 640
http://adrian.compulogical.com/pictures/IMG_3838_Small.JPG
http://adrian.compulogical.com/pictures/IMG_3842_Medium.JPG

both straight out of the camera.

I love this lens! it hasn't come off my camera since Christmas.

Jon Foster

27th of January 2009 (Tue), 22:33

I don't use mine that much but when I do, it's for some crazy shots that should never turn out.

I don't remember the specs on this shot but the 50 1.4 is the only thing that will get me a hand held shot in total darkness with just a camp fire for light. Especially using a 300D!

http://www.pbase.com/jfoster/image/70831138.jpg

Another fire shot.

http://www.pbase.com/jfoster/image/70778065.jpg

Jon.

rebel3120

28th of January 2009 (Wed), 02:07

Yay they finally shipped it back and the focus has worked for an entire day!

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp66/rebel3120/IMG_9777.jpg

jcp2000

28th of January 2009 (Wed), 02:55

from this past weekend

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3332/3232857943_82a596d5aa.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3325/3232856475_8d250df274.jpg

macobee

29th of January 2009 (Thu), 10:34

Clam Chowder:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3092/3236869634_3698f311c2.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3473/3236869268_2a064dfa49.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3349/3236868428_16a2cc0ea7.jpg

keener

29th of January 2009 (Thu), 16:24

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/2285861128_f6f33cf412.jpg?v=0

bwell

30th of January 2009 (Fri), 03:21

Exposure: 1/200
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3506/3238205178_83508fa3cd_b.jpg

macobee

30th of January 2009 (Fri), 11:05

started a new series today I hope i can learn from and become creative with and also get a bit rid of my "inhibitions to be in front of the camera" I know very well i am not photogenic, but even we can have some fun fotos taken!

Laughter

1st of a series I hope to become creative with and develop.

Shot taken by voice activated camera, brand Archimedes!

+ my first try to do something really serious with photoshop, its way overdue that i learn something with that, result just so so but, i am learning!
whitened teeth (failed i know) and did something with the eyes and skin, and yes i found out i really do have slightly different eye colors, however i think in photoshop i accidentally must have aggravated that.

Strobist info: 1 flash through brollie right, 1 flash bare left at lower power

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3093/3238436715_b3c3676869.jpg

Down_Shift

31st of January 2009 (Sat), 00:03

Was also messing around with F-stops today on the 50mm 1.4

Excuse my technique.. I'm not a pianist haha.. (if any one knows what's wrong with some of the pics)

http://i39.tinypic.com/23kx3tj.jpg
1.4 1/50

http://i41.tinypic.com/2weau4y.jpg
1.8 1/30

http://i44.tinypic.com/2054469.jpg
2.8 1/13

http://i43.tinypic.com/f5c7lj.jpg
4 1/6

http://i43.tinypic.com/2up4r5c.jpg
6.3 1/3

http://i39.tinypic.com/1zwl1dt.jpg
9 .8"

http://i44.tinypic.com/2vs2ik4.jpg
13 1.6"

http://i42.tinypic.com/2rm9nc4.jpg
22 5"

grizzy

31st of January 2009 (Sat), 20:21

Went for a swing in the park:

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p310589212-4.jpg

and then got some ice cream:

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p262687607-4.jpg

jcp2000

1st of February 2009 (Sun), 14:53

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3360/3243561564_f138999c5c.jpg

sheawyatt

1st of February 2009 (Sun), 17:11

Excuse my technique.. I'm not a pianist haha.. (if any one knows what's wrong with some of the pics)

:) Keep your wrist up and don't bend your fingers like that! (sorry, couldn't resist)

adam*

2nd of February 2009 (Mon), 12:19

At f/1.4. (sharpened for web in cs3).

http://www.pbase.com/image/108796008.jpg

dtngo

2nd of February 2009 (Mon), 19:24

Don't know if I've posted these before:

http://www.dtngo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/lb_edits0001.jpg

http://www.dtngo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/lb_preshoot074.jpg

http://www.dtngo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/lb_edits0003.jpg

p360

2nd of February 2009 (Mon), 22:27

These are awesome, dtngo. Really like the first two.

blam

3rd of February 2009 (Tue), 10:50

dtngo, those are fantastic!

joey1234

3rd of February 2009 (Tue), 20:08

@1.4

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3463/3251553306_2b9053763d_b.jpg

trip9

4th of February 2009 (Wed), 00:14

I just took some photos of 2 of my friends before one of their dances using this lens. Super happy with it.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3089/3251419955_f2cf4266f8.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3256/3252245452_b598f524d9.jpg

FLYSAFE

4th of February 2009 (Wed), 18:58

Thanks for the posts. These have really helped me make up my mind. Now I know I am going to buy a 50mm 1.4.

Airedale1

4th of February 2009 (Wed), 23:30

A camera shy, nervous smile from my Godson Zack.

20D w/50mm f/1.4 taken in Av Mode ISO 200 1/200 sec @ f/2.0 handheld no flash
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h33/Airedale1/zack2.jpg

spelunker

5th of February 2009 (Thu), 07:29

Wow, that's sharp.

adrianjudy

5th of February 2009 (Thu), 22:21

tonylong

6th of February 2009 (Fri), 04:08

Here is one of the photos I took today. Spiderman was in town to meet kids at the Shrine Circus and we took him over to one of the children's health care centers in town. very touching. Not to mention the picture came out very sharp.

http://adrian.compulogical.com/pictures/IMG_4129_Medium.JPG
1/80, f/2, iso 400 straight out of the camera and resized. no sharpening or editing.

Thanks for the reminder that photography can catch more than "moments" -- they can bring tears as well. I've spent enough time in childrens wards to know what this can be about...

tomhide

6th of February 2009 (Fri), 04:50

Thanks for the reminder that photography can catch more than "moments" -- they can bring tears as well. I've spent enough time in childrens wards to know what this can be about...

I couldn't agree more. Very touching photo. Thanks for sharing Adrianjudy.

blam

6th of February 2009 (Fri), 15:35

stopped down quite a bit....but a fun fun lens.

http://www.onthelam.ca/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=536&g2_serialNumber=1

adrianjudy

6th of February 2009 (Fri), 23:36

Thanks for your kind comments.

RestedTraveler

7th of February 2009 (Sat), 21:31

Here are a few I've taken with this lens:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3128/3226535386_b916dc6011.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3499/3244342100_ff79e7b0ac.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3102/3218878613_2e0fc5d7c4.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3292/3138130257_bae57db413.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3083/3137980701_dbc778293a.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3239/3132360472_123c839fb6.jpg

adrianjudy

7th of February 2009 (Sat), 23:02

Here is one of my niece at the Circus. Not the sharpest, but, handheld, high ISO and I love the bokeh on this one.
http://adrian.compulogical.com/pictures/IMG_4477_Medium.JPG
f/1.4 - 1/30 - ISO 1250

yoyoer13

8th of February 2009 (Sun), 03:09

Just bought a 50 from a fellow POTNer so I will post some up in a week. I will shot a lot with the Rebel G and put up some film shots too. I'm getting pretty excided, should be here Tues or Wed.

spelunker

9th of February 2009 (Mon), 02:11

http://i44.tinypic.com/hs5n61.jpg

It's mahjong!

gary88

9th of February 2009 (Mon), 13:19

@ f/1.4

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/IMG_7851.jpg

PhatheadWRX

9th of February 2009 (Mon), 16:23

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/244/3263732891_c6aed376f4_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/frenchbrown/3263732891/)

RowdyReptile

9th of February 2009 (Mon), 17:57

ever vigilant
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3477/3257304236_b1e5eb01fe.jpg?v=1233888792 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rowdyreptile/3257304236/)
Even in captivity, the meerkat is constantly scanning the "sky" for threats.
(view it large! (http://www.bighugelabs.com/flickr/onblack.php?id=3257304236&size=large&posted=1))

*Prospect Park Zoo, Brooklyn, NY. f/1.4 , 1/125 , ISO 400, 50mm

srsuser

11th of February 2009 (Wed), 17:41

-g-

11th of February 2009 (Wed), 18:27

WOW! That bokeh is awesome.

I always thought that was Depth of Field.

Anders Östberg

11th of February 2009 (Wed), 18:39

Yes, a common misuse of the word ... bokeh is a name for the "quality" of the out-of-focus areas, often specifically the rendering of out of focus highlights and details, and not the so much about the blur you get from short depth of field.

srsuser

11th of February 2009 (Wed), 19:03

-g-

11th of February 2009 (Wed), 19:26

<--- still a noob.

Wasn't trying to embarrass you, I'm pretty new myself....

spelunker

12th of February 2009 (Thu), 08:12

http://i41.tinypic.com/8y6m8y.jpg

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

http://i44.tinypic.com/2whfakx.jpg

http://i39.tinypic.com/20j2x5x.jpg

No786

12th of February 2009 (Thu), 13:40

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3366/3268936268_a6e13a4d3e.jpg?v=1234267625

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3455/3268935630_5c57c04ed4.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3342/3262500568_f4f4c2e503.jpg?v=0

srsuser

12th of February 2009 (Thu), 19:21

Wasn't trying to embarrass you, I'm pretty new myself....

I know man, its all good.

CrazieCricket

13th of February 2009 (Fri), 10:33

40D
F/1.4
1/100
ISO 200

http://ps-images.smugmug.com/photos/422638960_2Q7Va-L.jpg

dkspook

16th of February 2009 (Mon), 04:14

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3559/3281996697_ff93e403c0_b.jpg

Setup is here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk_spook/3282817004/in/photostream/).

grizzy

18th of February 2009 (Wed), 18:43

I like this lens...some recent ones of the boy:

His "JFK - Cuban Missle Crisis" pose
http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p1022462446-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p836696400-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p614105621-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p539595010-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p463813135-3.jpg

GMCPhotographics

18th of February 2009 (Wed), 19:20

Gizzly, I adore his JFK Crisis pose...

grizzy

19th of February 2009 (Thu), 16:57

Gizzly, I adore his JFK Crisis pose...

Thanks Gareth :D!

To be honest I don't know if that picture exists but I swear I've seen a B&W picture of JFK pondering The Bay of Pigs or something of the like.

bminear

20th of February 2009 (Fri), 08:19

nice pics everyone! im joinging the 50mm 1.4 club soon, should be here next tuesday or so! can't wait to test it out! most depth of field i've ever had was 1.8 so it should be a whole new experience! i really wish i had a 5d though, this lens REALLY seems to shine on a 5d!

gary88

21st of February 2009 (Sat), 21:54

@ f/2.8

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8437.jpg

KuyaRich

22nd of February 2009 (Sun), 21:04

I just ordered this lens, it will ship out tomorrow!

adrianjudy

22nd of February 2009 (Sun), 23:34

Here is one from my son's bath tonight. I am also starting to mess with some artsy-fartsy looks in photoshop. I know the original is a little soft around the eyes, but please feel free to leave any CC on these. Thanks.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_KCZEuPg6NCc/SaImFWDcQ6I/AAAAAAAAAVw/kdqh65ndXKI/s800/IMG_4737.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_KCZEuPg6NCc/SaImEtXkO0I/AAAAAAAAAVo/BLDjaN0MdDA/s800/IMG_4737%20copy%20copy.jpg

jwcdds

23rd of February 2009 (Mon), 00:15

http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/109489782.jpg

40D, 1/100s, f/1.4, iso3200, bucket-load of NR in post processing. :lol:

gary88

24th of February 2009 (Tue), 01:16

f/2.8

http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/2295/img8443.jpg

bminear

24th of February 2009 (Tue), 09:30

got mine in today! my first test shots are awesome! i love this lens!

bminear

24th of February 2009 (Tue), 13:21

nothing groundbreaking, just playing with the d.o.f.

samples:

all shot at ISO:100, f/1.4

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3065/3307004320_f787cea7fc_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3310/3306155445_0cdc16c3cb_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3614/3307000178_266973264e_b.jpg

jcp2000

24th of February 2009 (Tue), 13:42

bminear

24th of February 2009 (Tue), 13:52

i been thinking the past few days if i should trade this off for a 17-40. what do you guys think? im starting to feel that 50mm is a weird focal length and that my copy isnt all that great in the smaller f stops. when i use my strobist kit its not as sharp as i would like it to be when im at f8 or so and thats with my vivitar at 1/16 power which is the lowest it will go!!! ahhh idk what to do

i havent used mine with my strobes yet, but i got it for the dof, i love the 1.4. as far as going with the 17-40, i have the tammy 17-50 f/2.8 and seen many test that compare the 17-40 f/4 L to the tammy.
heres one: http://hem.bredband.net/content/canon/tamron1750/tamronvscanon.html

and for an extra stop of light the tammy is as sharp if not sharper that the 17-40, plus you get f/2.8 so my suggestion would be to get a tammy. you can find on for around $325 to $350. and that is my main lens i used for my strobist stuff!

jcp2000

24th of February 2009 (Tue), 14:14

bminear

24th of February 2009 (Tue), 14:39

idk about getting a tammy the extra stop sounds nice but the stories you read on here with them. and dont get me wrong i love the low light capabilities of the 50 its just that since i got my strobist kit i havent used it much, i actually been using my kit lens which is putting up sharper shots then the 50 at smaller apertures. which i think is pretty sad it seems as if if i go higher then f5 its not as sharp i know for a fact 2.8 is my sweet spot for my 50 sharper then razor, but it just doesnt preform at the smaller stops

it's all really a matter of taste. and if you aren't getting the use out of the 50 then it seems smart that you find something that you personally would get more use out of.

and as for the tamron, i swear by mine. i have thought about upgrading to the 17-55 IS, but never the 17-40, it just doesnt seem to appeal to me at f/4. i see that you have the 70-200 f/4, as i do, and sometimes it seems like f/4 just isnt enough.

jcp2000

24th of February 2009 (Tue), 14:43

it's all really a matter of taste. and if you aren't getting the use out of the 50 then it seems smart that you find something that you personally would get more use out of.

and as for the tamron, i swear by mine. i have thought about upgrading to the 17-55 IS, but never the 17-40, it just doesnt seem to appeal to me at f/4. i see that you have the 70-200 f/4, as i do, and sometimes it seems like f/4 just isnt enough.

aha i have yet to run into that problem with my 70-200 but its also cause i dont do much night or low light shooting with it. if it comes down to that i just use the 50 but it hasnt really been on my body for a while now. soo the f4 thing is not really a issue with me i dont mind it if anything i will trade it and im the close future get another or just a 50 1.8 so i still have a low light lens

bminear

24th of February 2009 (Tue), 14:44

aha i have yet to run into that problem with my 70-200 but its also cause i dont do much night or low light shooting with it. if it comes down to that i just use the 50 but it hasnt really been on my body for a while now. soo the f4 thing is not really a issue with me i dont mind it if anything i will trade it and im the close future get another or just a 50 1.8 so i still have a low light lens

thats proly a smart move. the nifty is a great lens, and CHEAP. and that way you always have an out if you need to shoot in low light.

jcp2000

24th of February 2009 (Tue), 14:48

yea i think im going to put it up f/s/t and see what happens i have my xti body for sale already cause i was wanting to upgrade to a 40d but which ever goes first will make up my mind for me i guess i think i can wait on a body for a little while longer if needed to.

gary88

24th of February 2009 (Tue), 17:41

One more at f/2.8

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/2144/img84642.jpg

Cmizzle

25th of February 2009 (Wed), 01:08

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3546/3308190442_2ed5e50aac.jpg

jcp2000

25th of February 2009 (Wed), 02:15

oh 50 1.4 family i think i am leaving this family for a while (might have my copy sold). but i will return one day!

René Damkot

25th of February 2009 (Wed), 14:01

50mm @ f/1.6:

http://www.moonglade.net/~rene/090206_Roosbeef/content/bin/images/large/rhd_20090206_Roos_0049.jpg

Cmizzle

25th of February 2009 (Wed), 18:42

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3425/3309576153_67533a5f35.jpg

jwcdds

25th of February 2009 (Wed), 22:55

http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/109591512.jpg

kritikal

25th of February 2009 (Wed), 23:28

wow...there are some AWESOME pics in here. i just got mine a while ago and have been playing around with it. anybody know some sites where i can read up and learn how to use this lens to get the most out of it? also, i've read how some people have received a "bad" copy of this lens. how would i know if my copy is "bad?" would i just be able to take it to a canon repair shop and have them check if theres anything wrong with it?

jcp2000

26th of February 2009 (Thu), 02:27

sold my copy tonight guys =/ not going to be posting here anymore for a while im sad to say...

Tobiah

26th of February 2009 (Thu), 11:03

prob my fav lens for the money http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t312/tobiahtayo/IMG_9818.jpg

mbkozera

26th of February 2009 (Thu), 13:37

f2,5
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3284/2595205832_83040a71e0_o.jpg

misty66

26th of February 2009 (Thu), 13:48

Aaaaahhhh what a cuttie!!!

runninmann

26th of February 2009 (Thu), 14:10

strobe monkey

26th of February 2009 (Thu), 19:07

f2,5
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3284/2595205832_83040a71e0_o.jpg

That's so cute!

Mark-B

27th of February 2009 (Fri), 00:25

50mm f/1.4 @ f/1.4 with Tamron 1.4x teleconverter

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p875376232-4.jpg

Picture page on Zenfolio (http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/flowers/e342d2e68)

Cmizzle

27th of February 2009 (Fri), 15:17

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3425/3309576153_3438b8d018.jpg

Mark-B

27th of February 2009 (Fri), 20:36

50mm f/1.4 @f/2 with Tamron 1.4x teleconverter

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p1044102408-4.jpg

Zenfolio Photo Page

EOSBoy

27th of February 2009 (Fri), 21:19

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3299/3314980484_95124735d0_o.jpg

catalanus

28th of February 2009 (Sat), 18:34

Some recent photos taken with the lens, even they ar not @f/1.4

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_b4FKmxyED0g/SanE7uahHoI/AAAAAAAAAyA/ptx-Y6rkN00/s320/blog_MG_0254.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3548/3311272054_aa92fa3e70.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3421/3317532756_bc9e9c4f98.jpg

p360

1st of March 2009 (Sun), 13:31

I love this lens. Shot @ f/5.6

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p360

1st of March 2009 (Sun), 13:35

Another one.

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Marloon

1st of March 2009 (Sun), 18:11

is this lens suppose to be SUPER DUPER SHARP!?

or is there a certain stop that its super sharp?

p360

1st of March 2009 (Sun), 18:57

Cmizzle

1st of March 2009 (Sun), 19:23

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3556/3320248655_9a5edcb27d.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3595/3320245747_8cac46eaf5.jpg

bminear

1st of March 2009 (Sun), 22:32

some more dof fun!
f/1.4
http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/9458/reccopy.jpg

joey1234

2nd of March 2009 (Mon), 16:42

some more dof fun!
f/1.4
http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/9458/reccopy.jpg
very cool

dynastysmartparts

2nd of March 2009 (Mon), 21:37

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3395/3305170635_54b611a4e6_b.jpg
straight out of the camera other then +30 clarity and tone curve
f1.8...colors are amazing

Markitos

2nd of March 2009 (Mon), 21:48

http://beltie.smugmug.com/photos/483922695_6rNvi-O.jpg

I know this image doesn't showcase the bokeh at all, but this is one of the first times I've stopped this lens down much at all, and I'm really impressed with the detail at 100%. Just thought I'd throw in an image that shows that it's not a one-trick pony. :)

klbowden

3rd of March 2009 (Tue), 10:18

Is the upgrade worth it from the 1.8? I hate that I can't focus manually in AF and the build stinks...but is it worth upgrading? I don't see me going L for a 50mm anytime soon...

drPheta

3rd of March 2009 (Tue), 10:29

AF speed and build quality were worth it for me.

Markitos

3rd of March 2009 (Tue), 10:30

AF speed and build quality were worth it for me.

+1, but then again, I never had the f/1.8 version. I did have Nikon's version, though, which is probably similar.

funhouse69

3rd of March 2009 (Tue), 10:56

Is the upgrade worth it from the 1.8? I hate that I can't focus manually in AF and the build stinks...but is it worth upgrading? I don't see me going L for a 50mm anytime soon...

I had the 1.8 for about 2 days, returned it and got the 1.4 and I think that it is well worth the upgrade. I can see myself getting the 1.2 someday but think that this is a great upgrade in the mean time.

jcp2000

3rd of March 2009 (Tue), 14:56

It is somewhat soft wide open, especially at the borders. But like most, it is quite sharp when stopped down. Both of these car shots were at f/5.6, which I believe is the sweet spot for this lens.

Is it SUPER DUPER SHARP..? Perhaps not. But it's very sharp from f/2 on. I love using it.

i dont believe 5.6 is the "sweet" spot to this lens. when i had my copy 5 was ok but after that it started getting soft which was why i sold it. but the sweet spot atleast on my was 2.8 sharper then a new razor blade. When i started using my copy at smaller apertures due to using flash i notice it did not preform as well as it does under natural light at 2.8. did testing before i decided to sell it and even on a tripod it was still just way to soft for my liking so i sold the thing.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3395/3305170635_54b611a4e6_b.jpg
straight out of the camera other then +30 clarity and tone curve
f1.8...colors are amazing

geeeezzzzzz thats alot of sharpening lol :p. and who are you!?!?! with a name like that its pretty obvious you play pb aha and you know eric soo... do i know you or played with your or something? did you ever play at whittier ranch?

funhouse69

3rd of March 2009 (Tue), 16:24

Here's one taken hand held at f/1.4

http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/484615274_kdjr7-XL.jpg

p360

3rd of March 2009 (Tue), 17:34

Is the upgrade worth it from the 1.8? I hate that I can't focus manually in AF and the build stinks...but is it worth upgrading? I don't see me going L for a 50mm anytime soon...

I'd say: definitely worth it. This is one of the bargain lenses. This and 85 1.8, in my opinion.

dynastysmartparts

3rd of March 2009 (Tue), 19:11

geeeezzzzzz thats alot of sharpening lol :p. and who are you!?!?! with a name like that its pretty obvious you play pb aha and you know eric soo... do i know you or played with your or something? did you ever play at whittier ranch?
There wasn't any sharpening, just adding clairity, not the same haha. I don't think we've ever played together but I think you know Blake Reed, you used my pictures to try and sell his 70-200.

jcp2000

3rd of March 2009 (Tue), 20:19

There wasn't any sharpening, just adding clairity, not the same haha. I don't think we've ever played together but I think you know Blake Reed, you used my pictures to try and sell his 70-200.

aha yea i know blake, did you play on a team or anything? i use to play for wicked back when i was playing

KuyaRich

4th of March 2009 (Wed), 00:26

after using this lens for only one day.. i've sold my 50 1.4 last week. i realized i missed it, so i re-bought it again! seller is shipping it out tomorrow :)

p360

4th of March 2009 (Wed), 15:46

@ f/5.6

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Cmizzle

6th of March 2009 (Fri), 00:00

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3397/3332536434_8f3439680a.jpg

keener

6th of March 2009 (Fri), 00:51

I *heart* this lens, plus I *heart* baby toes..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3008/2386436581_19c5e0a616_o.jpg

keener

6th of March 2009 (Fri), 00:55

Organic vs Mechanic ?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2343/2533563058_664e15d6df_o.jpg

drPheta

6th of March 2009 (Fri), 18:49

I *heart* this lens, plus I *heart* baby toes..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3008/2386436581_19c5e0a616_o.jpg

Fantastic shot!

spelunker

7th of March 2009 (Sat), 07:34

http://i44.tinypic.com/205owud.jpg

http://i44.tinypic.com/25rcr9u.jpg

p360

8th of March 2009 (Sun), 11:21

This is one of my favorite shots. I don't exactly know why. But it may even end up on my business card.

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RowdyReptile

9th of March 2009 (Mon), 17:45

some more dof fun!
f/1.4
http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/9458/reccopy.jpg
Wow.. I just love how the lines going off to the right get so out of focus as they come together it looks like a star point. Unreal!

Gman57

9th of March 2009 (Mon), 21:33

Here are some of mine!

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

Is that an FN............ :cool:

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mrs.beard08

10th of March 2009 (Tue), 00:52

This was sharpened slightly, but basically looks the same as this SOOC. Love it!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3373/3342747635_4c26284688.jpg?v=0

UncleRojelio

10th of March 2009 (Tue), 10:39

Wide open.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3104/3133631079_ea070a21f3.jpg

71sbeetle

10th of March 2009 (Tue), 15:16

I'm selling mine .... got another Lens to replace it :)

bminear

10th of March 2009 (Tue), 16:42

are you rubbing it in? because it worked. im jealous!

I'm selling mine .... got another Lens to replace it :)

71sbeetle

10th of March 2009 (Tue), 17:07

hehe :) I got away from the 50mm focal length though, although it worked great with my 5D, I didn't like it as much with my 50D, so 35L it is :)

jcp2000

10th of March 2009 (Tue), 17:20

hehe :) I got away from the 50mm focal length though, although it worked great with my 5D, I didn't like it as much with my 50D, so 35L it is :)

same happened to me when i had mine it was the only good lens i had so i loved it then i got my 70-200L and it pretty much sat in my bag all the time never really got mounted. when i did mount it 50mm started to seem like a awkward focal length so i sold it. picked up a sigma 24-70 2.8 and now that is my main lens.

But i cant lie i do miss the compact size and low light abilities :confused:

71sbeetle

10th of March 2009 (Tue), 17:25

yeah I loved that lens, I picked up a 24-105 (well, received as a Christmas present) but I needed something a little faster than f/4.0 :)

jcp2000

10th of March 2009 (Tue), 17:27

which lens did you love your 50? 24-105 is nice i dont mind f4 since i got lights now and i usually shoot during day time aha

71sbeetle

10th of March 2009 (Tue), 18:20

yeah my 50, it's nice being able to shoot at f/1.4 if needed.

ieatstars

11th of March 2009 (Wed), 16:48

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk294/czechcanary/IMG_4674copycopy.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk294/czechcanary/IMG_4653copy.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk294/czechcanary/IMG_4782scopy.jpg

BlueTsunami

12th of March 2009 (Thu), 16:40

Haven't posted ina bit but here are some choice shots of mine...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3660/3298955032_feba47c212_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3596/3298954890_ee8445a88c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3389/3274890191_9a3555d7bf_o.jpg

JeShUa

12th of March 2009 (Thu), 17:35

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3538/3315106706_c3f910e0b2_o.jpg

John Photography

12th of March 2009 (Thu), 17:38

http://johnphotography.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p508304516-3.jpg

catalanus

12th of March 2009 (Thu), 17:56

My brand new headphones:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3596/3349941438_42ac776e71.jpg

strobe monkey

12th of March 2009 (Thu), 18:26

This page has great shots!

jeasy

12th of March 2009 (Thu), 23:18

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3623/3347180865_cc10f211e8_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3624/3348008740_4ca90d1726_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3560/3347164977_d0b5c19013_b.jpg

EOSBoy

15th of March 2009 (Sun), 15:36

Definitely a fun lens!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3554/3351337445_59f6fd2d86_o.jpg

un4given

15th of March 2009 (Sun), 16:58

Is it me or are there a lot of snobs who own the EF 50 f/1.2 lens that really talk this lens down?

Sure I'm no expert by any means but the way some talk they sound like this lens is a piece of garbage. :rolleyes:

From what I've seen it's a very good lens for the money and I am probably going to get one. It just annoys me when some say the bokeh is absolutely terrible or that it's really soft wide open. Am I missing something?

The bokeh looks pretty good to me and I've seen a lot of samples at f/1.4 that look pretty damn good.

I can't at the moment justify spending $1000 more than what this lense cost for "better" bokeh and a sharper image wide open. I guess some need a crystal clear and perfect image at 100% crop.

Perhaps one day when I have the money I'll get into the L lenses but for now I don't see why some have to put this lens down. I guess they have to defend or justify spending over $1000 on a 50mm prime? It just urks me a bit.

drPheta

15th of March 2009 (Sun), 18:08

Yes, the bokeh is pretty good (it's more pentagonal then hex/octagonal or circular. BUT, it's still pretty good considering the lightweight/compact design.) Other than slight softness wide open, and CA in high contrast areas (so many lenses exhibit this anyway), the 50/1.4 is a fantastic lens.

Add that to the difficulty of shooting at f1.2, the $1000+ price difference, and the focus shift, it's hard to justify buying the 50L unless you had extra money burning a hole in your pocket.. or you absolutely needed f1.2 for your work.