Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

[kmb]

so what you're saying is that you use USM two times in small amounts instead of one time in a larger amount?

See this: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/contrast-enhancement.shtml

Only one pass of USM is required for this.

[kevbailey]

I do believe that I am drooling now!

Kevin

[pfogle]

How do you get such clear pictures (like the last two)
mine come out looking like they're in a fog.

and everybody elses they're wonderful.

How do you get such clear images with saturated unflat color?
these pix were taken at f3.2, f2.8 and f3.5 (according to the exif data) so cannot be compared to other shots taken at f1.4

[kwsanders]

See this: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/contrast-enhancement.shtml

Only one pass of USM is required for this.

Actually, what they are describing in the article is the second step of USM, which is what Samiad and cosworth were talking about.

Quoted from the article:

(This is done as a seperate step from whetever settings you may use within Unsharp Mask for your normal image sharpening).

[superdiver]

Just recieved mine and here are some from my first outing with it...

http://superdiver.smugmug.com/photos/72500971-L.jpg

http://superdiver.smugmug.com/photos/72501793-L.jpg

http://superdiver.smugmug.com/photos/72504781-L.jpg

[cosworth]

No, it looks like the second pass of USM is to add contrast. I find the low contrast is what makes things look 'foggy'. Dial in some contrast and you'll see the image come to life.

Exactly. The second pass is to add "global" contrast.

[md_129]

Quick snap shot taken after a big storm.

http://www.michaelduvall.com/POTN/daisy2.jpg

[cosworth]

See this: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/contrast-enhancement.shtml

Only one pass of USM is required for this.

That is the second pass I mentioned. But it still does not sharpen the image.

Hence my two pass use.

[rwong2k]

Just recieved mine and here are some from my first outing with it...

http://superdiver.smugmug.com/photos/72500971-L.jpg

http://superdiver.smugmug.com/photos/72501793-L.jpg

http://superdiver.smugmug.com/photos/72504781-L.jpg

Wow is that 2nd picture taken at /1.4?

[gregjp48]

i was surprised that the third was, myself, although I guess I could see it if the camera focused on the tree all the way to the right, although I think it looks a bit stopped down maybe f/4 or 5.6?

[rwong2k]

i was surprised that the third was, myself, although I guess I could see it if the camera focused on the tree all the way to the right, although I think it looks a bit stopped down maybe f/4 or 5.6?

yeah i'm trying to make a decision on this lens since i would like the 35/1.4 but 50/1.4 fits my budget more for now.

I've been reading about contrast and softness @ 1.4 that's probably what I want to get this lens for (to use at 1.4) but if it's too soft then i'll wait for the 35/1.4 instead

[Jarrad]

yeah i'm trying to make a decision on this lens since i would like the 35/1.4 but 50/1.4 fits my budget more for now.

I've been reading about contrast and softness @ 1.4 that's probably what I want to get this lens for (to use at 1.4) but if it's too soft then i'll wait for the 35/1.4 instead


I can't speak for the 35 1.4 but I am pleasantly surprised by the sharpness of my 50 @ 1.4. It's much sharper than I expected it to be. Very usable.

[EdwardianOS]

These pictures are amazing! Do you guys post process to achieve these results or are they straight from the camera?

[kwsanders]

Quick snap shot taken after a big storm.

Fantastic photo, Mike. I really love that shot. The colors are amazing and the bokeh is so creamy. :)

I took this shot this past Sunday morning at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens when my wife and I were driving out of the parking lot. She saw it and I hopped out to get the photo.

[Raymate]

Some from yesterday playing with my new 50mm f1.4 which I got yesterday.

Think mine has a very slight back focus issue, but still testing.

Not done any good shots yet but the three images are at f1.4, hand held, ISO 100 and have had NO USM.

http://www.applemk.co.uk/images/IMG_8467.jpg
http://www.applemk.co.uk/images/IMG_8466.jpg
http://www.applemk.co.uk/images/IMG_8449.jpg

[rwong2k]

Some from yesterday playing with my new 50mm f1.4 which I got yesterday.

Think mine has a very slight back focus issue, but still testing.

Not done any good shots yet but the three images are at f1.4, hand held, ISO 100 and have had NO USM.

http://www.applemk.co.uk/images/IMG_8467.jpg
http://www.applemk.co.uk/images/IMG_8466.jpg
http://www.applemk.co.uk/images/IMG_8449.jpg

thank-you for the pix,
#1,2 are very nice and sharp, for #3, i see a bit of CA in this picture,

would you say the 50/1.4 is a big improvement over the 50/1.8 IQ wise?

(body wise the MKII feels like a toy, but I got an MKI from my dad's camera)

[Raymate]

thank-you for the pix,
#1,2 are very nice and sharp, for #3, i see a bit of CA in this picture,

would you say the 50/1.4 is a big improvement over the 50/1.8 IQ wise?

(body wise the MKII feels like a toy, but I got an MKI from my dad's camera)

Having used both I would say the the 1.4 is worth the extra, I have noticed the focus is better than the 1.8. I have also seen about f2.0 it' get very sharp.

The colour also seems better.

Have seen a bit of CA maybe more than the 1.8 (cant check now as it has gone) but some shots you dont see it all.

R :) but it's sharp

[superdiver]

i was surprised that the third was, myself, although I guess I could see it if the camera focused on the tree all the way to the right, although I think it looks a bit stopped down maybe f/4 or 5.6?


Actually I believe they all were, if not very close to it. It was taken in a rain forest and it was vry dark, the pictures are deceving when it comes to the lighting...I believe the only hting I messed with was the ISO. They are PP a bit and cropped....

[rwong2k]

Having used both I would say the the 1.4 is worth the extra, I have noticed the focus is better than the 1.8. I have also seen about f2.0 it' get very sharp.

The colour also seems better.

Have seen a bit of CA maybe more than the 1.8 (cant check now as it has gone) but some shots you dont see it all.

R :) but it's sharp

I don't use my 50/1.8 much, but now that I'm getting into outdoor fashion/portraits, I find playing with my frined's 1.4 lens and that shallow DOF pretty nice to work with (compared to my 2.8 lens)

85/1.8 is pretty nice but a bit too close for my taste, 35/1.4 is a bit too $ for now (ok just picked up a 17-55 so got to hold off for a bit for now... heh)

I really don't know, I've got to stop looking at lens and start taking some more pix!! =)

but yeah i wouldn't mind getting the 1.4 for the shallow DOF

[Dan-o]

I like this lense alot for the bokeh and sharpness, but the low light shooting is great. This was taken the other night in very low light with an iso of 800 on an XT so a little noisy.

http://www.stantoneagles.com/me/k2.2.jpg

[md_129]

Fantastic photo, Mike. I really love that shot. The colors are amazing and the bokeh is so creamy. :)

I took this shot this past Sunday morning at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens when my wife and I were driving out of the parking lot. She saw it and I hopped out to get the photo.

Thank you,

Great shot! The detail and the tone of this picture makes it a definite winner in my book.

I have never seen a flower like this one in my area.

[kwsanders]

Great shot! The detail and the tone of this picture makes it a definite winner in my book.

I have never seen a flower like this one in my area.


Thanks... it is a Purple Coneflower. I had never seen one until last Sunday. I got lucky with the bee getting a bit of lunch. :)

[CajunGal]

I just got my lens today! :) Roscoe was my 1st subject.
http://images17.fotki.com/v304/photos/5/53191/3616817/roscoe02-vi.jpg

Then a few flowers.
http://images1.fotki.com/v320/photos/5/53191/3616817/flower006-vi.jpg

http://images1.fotki.com/v320/photos/5/53191/3616817/flower002-vi.jpg

http://images17.fotki.com/v12/photos/5/53191/3616817/sunflower001-vi.jpg

[md_129]

I just got my lens today! :) Roscoe was my 1st subject.



Excellent shots, Roscoe looks very sharp!

[craigthomson]

http://users.bigpond.net.au/craigthomson/isa_miriam.jpg

[CajunGal]

Excellent shots, Roscoe looks very sharp! Thanks! I'm lovin' this lens. :)

[superdiver]

From my daughters 6th grade graduation this last Friday...

http://superdiver.smugmug.com/photos/73111598-L.jpg




and one of my best friend and his daughter....

http://superdiver.smugmug.com/photos/73111871-L.jpg

[kmb]

Hello all,

Please inform us of the aperture that was used if you post images that are not taken at f/1.4 (which is the prequisite for this thread, but I'm sure nobody minds other apertures as long as we're informed whether it was 1.4 or something else). Some of the recent photos in this thread clearly are taken with smaller apertures. Thanks :)

[kmb]

...And here's one pic from my concert picture archives (@f1.4):

http://www.bjorklid.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal__MG_7223.jpg (http://www.bjorklid.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/_MG_7223.jpg)

Click for a larger/properly sharpened pic. The background is a bit unfortunate. Would've got more blur with a full frame camera and 85/1.8, I'd guess.

[anomie]

My furry feline:
http://i.pbase.com/g4/71/172071/2/61709887.0BTOnuJi.jpg

[OSA718NYC]

i just recently put in an order for a 30D, my first DSLR. choosing a camera body was easy. choosing a lens was quite the task, especially with the difference of expert opinions. but after countless hours of research it came down to the 50/1.4 or the cheaper 50/1.8. i'm sure i could attain great shots with the 1.8 lens, but after looking through this thread i'm glad i ordered the 1.4 lens. i can't wait to post my pix here.

[superdiver]

Here is one from a few days ago...my son popping one of those things behind the birthday girl...taken at 1.4

http://superdiver.smugmug.com/photos/73513460-L.jpg

[weka2000]

Just got mine 2 days ago will post tonight

[kwsanders]

Congrats, weka. You will really like the new lens. It is a great piece of glass.

[verty]

here are afew of mine of a wedding i shot...

[kenyc]

Here's a shot I took last October in a candy store.

wow, now that says it.

KAC

[imhotep]

Great examples all around.

[kenyc]

I just got my lens today! :) Roscoe was my 1st subject.
http://images17.fotki.com/v304/photos/5/53191/3616817/roscoe02-vi.jpg

....


WOW! I love this. It would look incredible blown up to poster size!

KAC

[CED]

I love this lens!

89623

[Chrisedge]

http://www.chrisedge.com/photos/albums/gallery/ring001a.sized.jpg
http://www.chrisedge.com/photos/albums/gallery/flower001a.sized.jpg

Here are two I took the first weekend I got mine...

[pault107]

Quality thread :-) My 50/1.4 is almost permanently connected to my camera - what a great lense.

[Sublimejoe]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y249/SublimeEp/Canon%20Digital%20Rebel%20XT/160200197_9ba2595ae3.jpg

50mm f/1.8 but its all I got.

[bad_doggie]

here are afew of mine of a wedding i shot...

that candle is a 50/1.4? the shape of the aperture in the blur make it look like its from a 50/1.8

[Watsy]

Couple more:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v17/Watsy/newcollarweb.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v17/Watsy/phone-lead-web.jpg

[gembherds]

how can post pictures with 100kb?

[grego]

that candle is a 50/1.4? the shape of the aperture in the blur make it look like its from a 50/1.8

Since this thread is the one linked in the "lens sample" thread, it doesn't matter if its not at 1.4. And since it would be a waste to make another 50 1.4 thread just to have the other apertures, this will do.

Really, it would be more useful to have more than just f/1.4 so people can get a better idea of the lens.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=141406

[dj sin]

http://www.sinlab.net/p/picrz/picoftheweek/djpunch.jpg

[René Damkot]

Nice!

[kmb]

Since this thread is the one linked in the "lens sample" thread, it doesn't matter if its not at 1.4. And since it would be a waste to make another 50 1.4 thread just to have the other apertures, this will do.
He was talking about a different lens (the 50/1.8 ).

I would disagree with what you're saying given the title and inital intention for this thread (which was to get some inspiration on how to use the special properties of the lens creatively), but I'm not looking for an argument here, so I just hope people would state the aperture they used. Anyway, thanks for everybody who replied sofar :)

[gembherds]

my lovely chow chow

[steveathome]

I already have the 50mm f1.8 - is it really worth me spending the extra to upgrade to the f1.4, is there a real big differenec between them?

[Anders Östberg]

I already have the 50mm f1.8 - is it really worth me spending the extra to upgrade to the f1.4, is there a real big differenec between them?

http://www.photo.net/equipment/canon/ef50/

[Andy_T]

How do you get such clear pictures (like the last two)
mine come out looking like they're in a fog.

and everybody elses they're wonderful.

How do you get such clear images with saturated unflat color?

One reason for the difference is that these fine images were shot @ f/2.5, f/2.8, f/3.2 and f/3.5 (according to EXIF information).

I also use the lens @ f/2.8 most of the time in order to have sufficient DOF, f/2.0 if I need the light.

Best regards,
Andy

[Mike Bell]

One reason for the difference is that these fine images were shot @ f/2.5, f/2.8, f/3.2 and f/3.5 (according to EXIF information).

I also use the lens @ f/2.8 most of the time in order to have sufficient DOF, f/2.0 if I need the light.

Best regards,
Andy

Interesting. Maybe f1.4 is less useful than I thought. I already love the results I get with my EF-S 60 macro when I use it for low light portraits at its widest ( f2.8 ). Maybe I should stop lusting after the 50 F1.4? Anyone compared these two lenses at f2.8 and above?

[Andy_T]

Anyone compared these two lenses at f2.8 and above?

Mike, take a look at the reviews of these two lenses over at www.photozone.de !

The 60/2.8 is very sharp wide open, and the 50/1.4 is only marginally better when stepped down to f/2.8.

Actually, this is not too surprising for me, as it is quite difficult to produce such a fast lens with good image quality. The advantage of the 50/1.8 is that you can use the f/1.4 if you have to. And it does have some advantages over the 50/1.8 (that is also very sharp at f/2.8 ), mainly the better bokeh.

Best regards,
Andy

[TimothyHughes]

http://weaztek.com/forums/Heather/DPP07D60916143102.jpg

[Luckie8]

50 f/1.4 iso 800 1/25sec handheld

[Tareq]

Nice shots.
I will try my lens soon i hope.

[Moschero]

How about a cigar store indian?
1.4 @ 1/200 ASA 400

[Dante King]

in honor of the season!!

http://www.danteking.com/pumpkin.jpg

[kwsanders]

Nice photo, Dante. He appears to be having a lot of fun. :)

[Dante King]

thanks man!! He sure was!!!

[curiousgeorge]

1/1000, f2.8, IS400, no post processing apart from jpg compression
116945

1/1600, f2.8, IS400, no post processing apart from jpg compression
116946

[HectorsGTI]

These were taken a few weeks ago. I love my 50mm f/1.4 but I am looking forward to playing with the 1.2L.

http://www.00photo.com/photos/albums/portrait/IMG_5388_final.jpg

http://www.00photo.com/photos/albums/portrait/IMG_5435_final.jpg

[latigid]

one of my better attempts at 1.4 in the few days I've owned the lens.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v394/nelevado/IMG_4227.jpg

[malla1962]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/malla1962/MO2Q3815.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/malla1962/MO2Q3813.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/malla1962/MO2Q3812-1.jpg

[kwsanders]

These were taken a few weeks ago. I love my 50mm f/1.4 but I am looking forward to playing with the 1.2L.

Hector, these two shots are absolutely fantastic. Is that your son?


http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/malla1962/MO2Q3815.jpg


I know what that look means! ;) :lol:

She is thinking that you better not purchase another one of those lenses without getting me something. :)

[HectorsGTI]

Hector, these two shots are absolutely fantastic. Is that your son?

That is my friend's son. They came over with their kids to get some family shots done and some candids of the kids. We turned the kids loose in the backyard and I just chased them around with the camera for a while.

[Rhinotherunt]

This is a great lens. Gotta watch out though... images may cut ya!

[Pete]

I can't beleive that I bought this lens mostly as a standby for while my 24-105 L was being fixed. I absolutely love it...

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a294/peteghia/IMG_3394.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a294/peteghia/IMG_3107.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a294/peteghia/IMG_3114.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a294/peteghia/2006%20CMCK%20Annual%20Ball/IMG_3368.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a294/peteghia/2006%20CMCK%20Annual%20Ball/IMG_3332.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a294/peteghia/2006%20CMCK%20Annual%20Ball/IMG_3323.jpg

[Cameragirl58]

I've had my 50 1.4 a couple of days..this was shot today at ISO 200 1/1000 and f1.4.
I think it's going to take me a bit of practice to get the focusing right at this aperture.

[kwsanders]

This is a great lens. Gotta watch out though... images may cut ya!

Now that is a duck shot! :)

[Rhinotherunt]

Now that is a duck shot! :)
Yup! Mallards of the House! ;)

[kwsanders]

Yup! Mallards of the House! ;)

Mallards... yeah... I knew that. :oops: :lol:

[Rhinotherunt]

Mallards... yeah... I knew that. :oops: :lol:
That is about all I know. ;) :rolleyes:

[runninmann]

Chef Guido.

[Rhinotherunt]

Chef Guido.
Whoa! He looks HUNGRY and ready to kill something to eat!

[kwsanders]

That is about all I know. ;) :rolleyes:

My post was a small poke at sarcasm, by the way. I would not know the difference between a duck and a mallard if you set them both in front of me. :)

[Rhinotherunt]

My post was a small poke at sarcasm, by the way. I would not know the difference between a duck and a mallard if you set them both in front of me. :)
I actually thought Mallard's were a type of duck??? LOL! If I see a green head I say it is a Mallard. I am not a birder though... so I am clueless!!! :rolleyes:

You being sarcastic! no never! :lol:

[khoek]

Ok, I'll play ... this one is from the Louvre

[cjm]

I just got this lens from Ronald S Jr. and so far so good :lol: It has potential and performed pretty well on some test shots I did. Check this one out.

[Psychic1]

My first post: 1D & 50-1.4 - iso1600 - 1/40th - handheld
http://ct.pbase.com/g6/37/705637/2/68996872.toB01wsa.jpg

[carbonXevo8]

my 2 cents....all 100% crop and I'm out of focus in the 2nd pic =-(

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/nemesys6/_MG_8966a.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/nemesys6/_MG_8972a.jpg

[gardengirl13]

Some quick shots with my 50

at 1.4
http://gardengirl13.zoto.com/img/45/6855c05585fe1c41646308d0a0c2a882-.jpg

at 5.6
http://gardengirl13.zoto.com/img/45/63468fdf33a0729c6110b2cc70647b91-.jpg

[Billginthekeys]

http://ct.pbase.com/o5/01/710401/1/69752475.b8joEZD0.joel1.jpg
http://ct.pbase.com/o5/01/710401/1/69752479.Yfdredhb.kathy2.jpg
http://ct.pbase.com/o5/01/710401/1/69752483.DXncrO06.mike1.jpg

[cjm]

How about this one from my 50 1.4 of my other lens :D

[ayotnoms]

Haven't taken the 50mm f/1.4 out for a spin in some time and since the Thanksgiving flowers were a day from being totally dead, I thought, what the hey :)
128501

[ChrisBlaze]

can u put a tube on this lens?

[dave_bass5]

My new 50mm f/1.4 is my fav lens at the moment. nothing seems to stop it getting good images (apart form me of course)
took this at f/1.6, 1/125 with flash.
http://davepearce.smugmug.com/photos/112351753-L.jpg

[Rhinotherunt]

can u put a tube on this lens?

Yes, you can put tubes on this lens.

[txdude35]

my 2 cents....all 100% crop and I'm out of focus in the 2nd pic =-(

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f45/nemesys6/1.jpg


What about the ones who pity you because you put all that work into a sign but don't know the difference between "their" and they're" ?:rolleyes:

[ChrisBlaze]

Yes, you can put tubes on this lens.

do anyone have any pics with their 50mm with an extension tube on it?

[Rhinotherunt]

do anyone have any pics with their 50mm with an extension tube on it?
I may do some tonight just for you...

[KROHN27]

Hey guys I know this is a retarded question, but i have a 350D and am getting this lense for christmas. Someone said this lense is like the equivilent to 85mm...im kinda lost. is the like the 50mm on my kit lense? or equivilent to 85mm on my 75-300mm.

[Rhinotherunt]

Hey guys I know this is a retarded question, but i have a 350D and am getting this lense for christmas. Someone said this lense is like the equivilent to 85mm...im kinda lost. is the like the 50mm on my kit lense? or equivilent to 85mm on my 75-300mm.

It will be a 50 same as your zoom lens. Compared to fill frame digi cameras and 35 mm cameras it is an 85. Your camera is a crop sensor or smaller sensor camera. Your camera is like multiplying 1.6 to the mm of the lens. Thus, the 50 is an 85 on a 350D. Sorry for any spelling or grammar mistakes... Typing on cell phone.

[dave_bass5]

Hey guys I know this is a retarded question, but i have a 350D and am getting this lense for christmas. Someone said this lense is like the equivilent to 85mm...im kinda lost. is the like the 50mm on my kit lense? or equivilent to 85mm on my 75-300mm.

Yeah, what Rhino said
I still dont understand why so many people have to keep qouting what a FL would be on a FF frame camera, especialy to people who are new to SLR.
It make no difference what it is on a FF camera IMO.
you just use the Focal lengths as a guide. so you knonw 14mm is wider than 35mm etc

[ChrisBlaze]

I may do some tonight just for you...


any luck?

[Rhinotherunt]

any luck?

I have not had a chance. I will send you a PM when I get an image. Should be in the next few days.

[Rhinotherunt]

These are a few quick snaps. Just to give you perspective difference with tubes. No PS except WB, sizing for web, and sRGB color profiling. All shot on the 50 at F / 5.0 and 800 ISO. 1st shot is 50 W/O tubes at closest focusing range. 2nd is with 12mm tube.

[Rhinotherunt]

3rd with 20mm tube and 4th with 36mm tube.

[Rhinotherunt]

Last 2 with all tubes stacked...

[ChrisBlaze]

very nice and still has good sharpness!

[Pete]

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a294/peteghia/Barcelona/IMG_3502.jpg

[Rhinotherunt]

very nice and still has good sharpness!
Here are two more with all staked. I attempted to stack a few images, but did not do to well...

[ChrisBlaze]

ans thats done with a 50mm with 4 stacks?

[KROHN27]

beautiful pic pete, how did you get that much in the photo? It looks to me like your in a hotel bathroom, with my zoom lense on at 85mm (like the 50mm would be on my 350D) I cant get anything to focus because its all too close.

[Rhinotherunt]

ans thats done with a 50mm with 4 stacks?
That is done with the 12 + 20 + 36mm tubes staked on the 50. ISO 800, F# 5.0. I shot 4 or 5 images with the focus on different sections then combined them in PS.

[Pete]

beautiful pic pete, how did you get that much in the photo? It looks to me like your in a hotel bathroom, with my zoom lense on at 85mm (like the 50mm would be on my 350D) I cant get anything to focus because its all too close.


Many thanks. I was actually standing on tip-toes to get the angle and leaning against a wall at the time. I didn't have to move anything to get the composition right - the room-maid did a great job for me. Taken at the Hotel Central in Barcelona.

Yeah, it can be a struggle to get nice, intimate shots indoors with the 50. But when I happen to pull them off, I'm very pleased with them.

[Pete]

Oh, this one as well. A little dark, but I wanted it subdued.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a294/peteghia/IMG_3394.jpg

[ChrisBlaze]

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/rickrockin/Random/IMG_2199v2.jpg

[KROHN27]

anyone have more? Im getting this lense for christmas and cant wait for it! i gotta see more samples!

[ChrisBlaze]

50mm f/1.4 with 580ex flash (taken @ f/2)

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/rickrockin/IMG_2587v2.jpg

[carbonXevo8]

What about the ones who pity you because you put all that work into a sign but don't know the difference between "their" and they're" ?:rolleyes:



sorry about that...i didnt make the sign i found and and hosted it on photobucket and somehow it overwrote an image i hosted on here. I didnt mean to offend anyone. and Yes i know it should be they're but again i didnt make the sign

[Rhinotherunt]

One from last night...

[verty]

got the 50mm f/1.4 for xmas!!
here is a pic of my lil cousin..

[Sublimejoe]

Hey everyone. I know I always jump in here with my 50 f/1.8 images but I feel left out :/ hahaha. Here are two for anyone who cares:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/148/334132748_0a2eced664.jpg

20D 50mm f/2.0 1/60 On-Board Flash

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/125/328771164_dd5168c93d.jpg

20D 50mm f/1.8 1/15

[trailstar]

This is my favorite one. Taken under difficult lighting. Rider coming at 30 mph, directly towards me. ISO800 @ f1.4.

http://www.pbase.com/trond/image/64066151/original.jpg

[Padawan Dad]

Here are two snap-shots of my daughter taken on Christmas day. Both @ f/1.4 / ISO 400

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133462

[Tareq]

Here are two snap-shots of my daughter taken on Christmas day. Both @ f/1.4 / ISO 400

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133462

WOW, so cutie daughter, looks like her daddy.

[EOS mE]

time for me to chime in... here's a shot of our daughter, Chloe, 2 yr old mini doxie. don't take photos of her sleeping or else.... :lol:

shot wide open at f1.4.

[GeneMan88]

Here's a photo of my wife and our cat, they were watching the tube and I shot this photo while sitting at the other end of the couch. Shot in Av mode, at f/1.4, Tv=1/50, ISO=800, no flash. PP and conversion via Aperture.

[JCR]

Ive posted this before but tis 50mm@1.4

[::Lisa::]

Awesome photos.

I have this lens on my wish list :D

[splitfyre]

What's your EXIF info for that particular shot JCR? I'm curious because I wanted to do some cool b&w of my nephews in the coming weeks. Currently run with the 50mm f1.4 and 85mm f1.8 for portrait work. Do not own a Speedlite just yet as I work mostly in studio, but will probably break down and buy the 580EX by March.

Thanks in advance.. :)

[Rhinotherunt]

Splitfyre,

B&W is all about the conversion technique.

[Coco-Puffs]

Here's a photo of my wife and our cat, they were watching the tube and I shot this photo while sitting at the other end of the couch. Shot in Av mode, at f/1.4, Tv=1/50, ISO=800, no flash. PP and conversion via Aperture.

is that a black cat with white whiskers??
thats awesome!

[jowiebear]

It will be a 50 same as your zoom lens. Compared to fill frame digi cameras and 35 mm cameras it is an 85. Your camera is a crop sensor or smaller sensor camera. Your camera is like multiplying 1.6 to the mm of the lens. Thus, the 50 is an 85 on a 350D. Sorry for any spelling or grammar mistakes... Typing on cell phone.
New to the forums, and have a dumb question. So its been said that the EF 50 on a crop camera actually would have a field of view of a 85 on a full frame, in the above example. What about the EF-S lenses? I guess those can't be used on full frame cameras, so basically my question is, is a EF-S 60 on a crop frame gonna have the same/similar field of view as a EF 60 on a full frame?

Hope I made sense.... :oops:

I have a XTi, and just ordered the EF 50 1.4 and a 580EX. :D

[Twitch1977]

is a EF-S 60 on a crop frame gonna have the same/similar field of view as a EF 60 on a full frame?

No the crop factor still applies.

Kurt

(Experts can correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure I have it right this time. :) )

[runninmann]

No the crop factor still applies.

Kurt

(Experts can correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure I have it right this time. :) )I'm no expert, but you have it right. The crop factor is a camera sensor factor, not a lens factor. Any lens placed on the crop camera will be affected in some way by it.

[Rhinotherunt]

No the crop factor still applies.

Kurt

(Experts can correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure I have it right this time. :) )

You are right. The S series lenses just have smaller image circles. So the lenses are smaller and lighter.

[kwsanders]

Ive posted this before but tis 50mm@1.4

Now that makes me want to cry. What a special shot!


B&W is all about the conversion technique.

Yes, and going into Photoshop or Elements and choosing Image->Mode->Grayscale or Enhance->Adjust Color->Remove Color are not the ways to do it.

[Penstar]

50 1.4 on the 10D, 125 @ 2.8. Not quite wide open, but close.

[Krapo]

A bit cliché, but what the heck!

(very tough JPEG compression)

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[dave_bass5]

Took this over Christmas. 50mm f/1.4 hand held at ISO1600

http://davepearce.smugmug.com/photos/120516453-O.jpg

[asabet]

Three images from a boring family trip to the barber shop :):

f1.4:

http://i5.pbase.com/o6/13/473213/1/73514610.Qh8G9CJr.IMG_7133.jpg


f2:

http://i5.pbase.com/o6/13/473213/1/73514608.ENc6lxpG.IMG_7128.jpg


f2.8:

http://i5.pbase.com/o6/13/473213/1/73514612.A4T3GcBX.IMG_7141.jpg

[AndreyD]

Fantastic shots with that Lens!
I made a decision now! Going to by my first SLR soon, so for the start, I will buy this lens also.

[souporman]

Here's one of my cat Oswald, wide open at 1.4 :)

http://www.kevinleitch.com/images/albums/album02/abc.jpg

[arkturas]

Here is my effort, ... what a great lens well worth the money

http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/7751/img1350oq4.jpg

[T0DD]

Got my 50 1.4 for Christmas and haven't really used it much. I was playing with the 1.4 setting the other night and took this shot. Lit by dining room table light only.

http://www.toddstack.com/f4.jpg

[ilovemycamera]

Got my 50 1.4 for Christmas and haven't really used it much. I was playing with the 1.4 setting the other night and took this shot. Lit by dining room table light only.



nice shot and NICE lens!!!

[nicksan]

OK, inspired, I took my 50mm 1.4 for a spin...well I didn't take it anywhere. Stayed in the house and stalked my cats.

Here are a few at f/1.4. Not exactly RAZOR sharp but I actually like the effect!

[nicksan]

Ok, here are some at f/2...

[nicksan]

Here is another one...I like this one the best even though it's not sharp at all...

[nicksan]

Just so my new cat doesn't get left out....here it is...it's his POTN debut!

Say hello to my little guy Miles!

f/1.4

[T0DD]

Good work Cat Stalker !!

:D

[cskn0125]

omg nicksan... you got one of those mean (in a cute way) looking cats, i love the way they look haha


i will post some pics this wednesday when i get my 1.4!

[nicksan]

LOL
Mean?
Awww...my little guy doesn't look mean!
Well...he does look rather strange...kinda reminds me of Gizmo from the Gremlins!!!



omg nicksan... you got one of those mean (in a cute way) looking cats, i love the way they look haha


i will post some pics this wednesday when i get my 1.4!

[cskn0125]

well.... grumpy/tired? haha ( though he does look fairly alert in the shower pic)

none the less, those cats are easily my favorite looking lol

nice pics btw.

Edit: hahah yes i do see the gizmo look

[EOS mE]

Ive posted this before but tis 50mm@1.4

Man.. thats a BEAUTIFUL SHOT!! would you mind sharing how you shot this and the PP workflow?

many thanks!

[terrafirmay]

Greetings,
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f367/gckw8833/Cityscape/_MG_6154.jpg

f1.4, 1/160. no sharpening, shot raw.

Look at the out of focus dangling lights at the bottom front of the picture. Perfect illustration of bokeh.