Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

[Kenski]

50mm 1.4 w/550 bounced.. First shot out of my 40D

http://www.kenskiphoto.com/photos/262228947_H9Npf-L.jpg

[TheGreatDivorce]

I did my own brief research on other 50mm lenses and I found the LEICA NOCTILUX-M 50 mm f/1 on Leica M system seems to produce unbelievable bokeh and sharpness when shot wide open but you pay a BIG price for it.

The Nocti isn't that sharp wide open, and its bokeh is a love/hate thing, for what it's worth. I love it, and the whole signature of the Noctilux, personally. But for sharpness, it's the Summicron or Summilux that you want.

[agphotography]

I'm ok with it at f/1.4 but I much prefer my 35L at that aperture.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3231/2362392455_e6444d538d.jpg

as far as the noctilux goes, that is an amazing lens for an amazing camera system. I used to shoot with that combo while in school. it was quite fun!

[franklinn]

mmm, delicious bokeh.... literally ;)

@2.8
http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/5910/cookiesei8.jpg

[aiea1]

I'm ok with it at f/1.4 but I much prefer my 35L at that aperture.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3231/2362392455_e6444d538d.jpg

as far as the noctilux goes, that is an amazing lens for an amazing camera system. I used to shoot with that combo while in school. it was quite fun!
I really like the composition of this photo,
I have a 50mm 1.4 coming that I obtained from a POTN member and should be here in the next cpl days, I am anxious to shoot with it and will post one here later

[sir.richard]

50mm at f/5 1/500th iso 400.

[agphotography]

That's a cute picture, but the goal is images taken at f/1.4 ;)

[lookingforaname]

I think the point of this thread has evolved past it's title. I mean, it's not like there's ANOTHER lens sample 50 1.4 thread for other apertures? As long as you post the aperture, it shouldn't really matter at this point.

[franklinn]

I think the point of this thread has evolved past it's title. I mean, it's not like there's ANOTHER lens sample 50 1.4 thread for other apertures? As long as you post the aperture, it shouldn't really matter at this point.

Bingo. I bet more than half the images in this thread were shot stopped down to some degree.

[aiea1]

So why have guidelines if everyone feels like breaking them ?

[franklinn]

So why have guidelines if everyone feels like breaking them ?

There is no real guideline that members have to follow in regards to these lens archive threads, hence why everyone posts whichever aperture setting, and not necessarily 1.4. We're on the 61st page of this thread now, and with 900+ posts - how many people do you think have had a problem with the majority of these photos not being shot wide open? It's all about sharing photos with a particular lens, which is essentially what these lens archive threads are meant for.

[col4bin]

shooting wide open does not always show what a lens is capable of.

[sir.richard]

That's a cute picture, but the goal is images taken at f/1.4 ;)


Actually, if you check out the main page for the threads on lens image samples, there is no mention of f/1.4 other than the name of the lens. The same goes for every lens and there are many listed.

All the lense threads are for sample shots of the lenses. In all situations. You can see what I mean here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=141406)when you look up the 50 1/4 you wont see any mention of limiting the aperture of the sample shots. Check out the thousands of pages in all the posts for yourself.

Its only inside the thread where a sub-heading was placed that it says "Post your Canon 50/1.4 @ f/1.4 images!".

As you can see, most people dont see that, or dont care, because the intent of these threads is to see what the lenses can do. That being said, just for those that are a bit retentive, I put f/5.6 in my post.

The cause is likely that the thread was added to the large lens sample archive at a later date....but the way the community is using it is definitely as a lens sample archive, not a "it must be at f/1.4" archive.

If you spend a lot of time at this forum, you will note that people post separate mini threads if they want to see photos with exact specifications beyond the lens type, ie a 50mm f/1.4 with images taken only at f/1.4 or similar.

[Thomas4]

Here's one of my cats, shot at f/1.4:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2352/1967962612_ca70e3eede_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomasrondou/1967962612/in/set-72157603531681123/)

[ieatstars]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/suuupra/Untitled-1-5.jpg

100% crops:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/suuupra/IMG_7773.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/suuupra/IMG_7774copy.jpg

[JCheungPhoto]

My god, that's insanely shallow DoF on that FF!

[Jarrad]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3212/2378194039_f954b51f1f.jpg

:)

[DEMO]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3212/2378194039_f954b51f1f.jpg

:)


Yours??

[Jarrad]

Nope, I'm way too immature for that.

:p

[silvex]

Actually, if you check out the main page for the threads on lens image samples, there is no mention of f/1.4 other than the name of the lens. .

No that is a biggie, the title fo the thread says: " Post your Canon 50/1.4 @ f/1.4 images!" :shock:

[JCheungPhoto]

trying to see wide-open sharpness

[jacobsen1]

No that is a biggie, the title fo the thread says: " Post your Canon 50/1.4 @ f/1.4 images!" :shock:



Jesus, beat a dead horse why don't you.

Here's how it works. Threads with a lot of images in them from a particular lens get TURNED INTO the example/sample threads. So this thread STARTED LIFE as a "post images taken @ 1.4" thread but then for WHATEVER REASON it was turned into a post images from this lens thread. Now it has BOTH. Get an exif viewer and check them for yourself.

There will be shots from the lens wide open AND stopped down to varying degrees. Get over it already.

[terriyaki]

I don't get why a mod hasn't yet changed the thread title to clear up all of the confusion.

[tonylong]

My contribution is to compare the 50 @1.4 with the 85L @1.4. Different shots from different days in different conditions, but...

The 50 f/1.4 @1.4 (iD Mk III):
http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/94754686.jpg

The 85 mm f/1.2L @1.4 (5D):
http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/94992285.jpg

[JCheungPhoto]

perhaps a more uniform test is in order? anyways niceshots, the 85L seems to win hands down (albiet for almost 7x the price)

[randy98mtu]

Looks just like our Felix. This one is at f/1.6:

http://www.pbase.com/randy98mtu/image/90051463/large.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/randy98mtu/image/90051463)

Here's one of my cats, shot at f/1.4:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2352/1967962612_ca70e3eede_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomasrondou/1967962612/in/set-72157603531681123/)

[ieatstars]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2306/2382567763_6a43f0a71f_o.jpg
100% crop, no editing aside from the crop, sig + border.


Anyone know where it's from??

[Lars Finkelstein]

Thailand 5 baht, am I right :) ?

[ieatstars]

Thailand 5 baht, am I right :) ?
AHH! Thank you so much!! :D Finally !!

[Lars Finkelstein]

Lol :) I've been there, so it wasn't that difficult for me.

[ieatstars]

Lol :) I've been there, so it wasn't that difficult for me.
I meant thank you for solving the mystery! I found the coin on the stairs and have been googling unsuccessfully ever since.

[S-S]

Anyone know where it's from??

...your stairs?


:lol:

ok so im right too, what do we both win?

[philpereira]

both shot at 1.4

[philthejuggler]

400d, 50 1.4, f1.4, ISO100, 1/100 s

259495

[JCheungPhoto]

...interesting subject for a f/1.4 aperture

[versedmb]

both shot at 1.4

Love that second one.

[versedmb]

Both at f/2.....




http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/268840699_tNQUr-L.jpg








http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/270099235_MyhoE-L.jpg

[96whiteknight]

@ 1.4, the back of the crystal was too blurred. I think this was taken at 2.0.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/Size10LeadFoot/IMG_5024a.jpg

[kencas]

From a practice studio shoot on the weekend.

Sarah having her makeup done by the MUA Kymblee under a small light:

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/kencas_Aus/IMG_4835.jpg

Stephanie outside with a very shallow DOF (tree behind her was about 1/2 metre away...)

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/kencas_Aus/IMG_4752.jpg

Hooroo,

Ken.

[philpereira]

Love that second one.

thanks! window light=good thing :)

[SoaringUSAEagle]

From a practice studio shoot on the weekend.

Sarah having her makeup done by the MUA Kymblee under a small light:



Stephanie outside with a very shallow DOF (tree behind her was about 1/2 metre away...)

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/kencas_Aus/IMG_4752.jpg

Hooroo,

Ken.

Beautiful portrait but flag those spots of sunlight! :) Her eyes seem soft also.

[staceyann]

Both at f/2.....




http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/268840699_tNQUr-L.jpg









I like that one. Very nice!

[tomhide]

@ f8 :)

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/436/chinatownsmg8.jpg

[Mum2J&M]

@ f8 :)

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/436/chinatownsmg8.jpg

I really like this shot. A lot going on and nice light with all the shadows. Well done!

[Mum2J&M]

Both at f/2.....




http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/268840699_tNQUr-L.jpg








http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/270099235_MyhoE-L.jpg

Love both of these - the tractor one is very creative with the selective color. Not too much, not too little, which IMHO makes the shot much more interesting. Cool!

[j3trowkill]

@ f8 :)

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/436/chinatownsmg8.jpg

great shot! it has that movie feel in it!

[versedmb]

Love both of these - the tractor one is very creative with the selective color. Not too much, not too little, which IMHO makes the shot much more interesting. Cool!

Thanks.

[garbidz]

I love it as a portrait lens. This is @5 p.m.
My son took it from me.
Got to get another one. A lens that is.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2390/2244554342_a1de28f014.jpg

[ieatstars]

1 year anniversary with my 5D :) (@f/2)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3091/2393407116_37259d50c3.jpg

[echo]

I just adjusted the AF on mine and it's pretty good now at f/1.4

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/275542427_ck3Tm-XL.jpg
Shot on 1DmkIII at f/1.4

[TeeTee]

OMGosh myspacey!

Just buggin you stars, cute shot.

1 year anniversary with my 5D :) (@f/2)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3091/2393407116_37259d50c3.jpg

[franklinn]

1 year anniversary with my 5D :) (@f/2)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3091/2393407116_37259d50c3.jpg

A wonderfully creative shot. I absolutely love it. You look gorgeous, by the way.

[silvex]

I just adjusted the AF on mine and it's pretty good now at f/1.4

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/275542427_ck3Tm-XL.jpg
Shot on 1DmkIII at f/1.4
Nice kid and photo! Did you + or minus micro adjust it.

[katsoulis]

It really is a beautiful lens. I find myself going to it again and again.

[echo]

Nice kid and photo! Did you + or minus micro adjust it.

Hi Ed,

It wasn't really a super picture I just wanted to add a snap of the lens at f/1.4 after adjusting on the 1DmkIII. I ended up at+10 and now consistently get sharp images wide open at f/1.4! :)

[DEMO]

1 year anniversary with my 5D :) (@f/2)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3091/2393407116_37259d50c3.jpg


Uchi-Mama ;) - Frank Costanza (Seinfeld).. How many tries did it take to get the "1" infocus?

[ieatstars]

Uchi-Mama ;) - Frank Costanza (Seinfeld).. How many tries did it take to get the "1" infocus?
1 :) I focused on the one while looking through the viewfinder, moved my head back and snapped :lol:

Thanks for all the funny comments everyone :D I'm definitely a goof. You should have seen the picture from last year when I first got it hahah.. it was with the 15mm

[porky1011]

@ f/7.1

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y242/porky1011/_MG_6499.jpg

[blam]

couple of F1.4 shots @ F2.8

http://files.onthelam.ca/50mm01.jpg

http://files.onthelam.ca/50mm02.jpg

here are some at F1.4 low light:

http://onthelam.ca/site/performances/jonesrend/IMG_6123.jpg

http://onthelam.ca/site/performances/jonesrend/IMG_6130.jpg

[DallasPhoto]

LOVE this shot blam... Perfectly sharp, beautiful

couple of F1.4 shots @ F2.8

http://files.onthelam.ca/50mm01.jpg

[blam]

thank-you sir. that was my first day out with it.

[DallasPhoto]

Here's one from me that I took just yesterday. Added a cheesy little border, but I like it!

http://a254.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/121/l_0b772b56faefff174d06841dec081115.jpg

[versedmb]

Here's one from me that I took just yesterday. Added a cheesy little border, but I like it!



Cool shot.

[versedmb]

F/2.2, cropped....


http://www.brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/275643970_m8Fgn-L.jpg

[DallasPhoto]

Thanks Versedmb... believe it or not, i think thats the first comment I've gotten on one of my photos here... I usually don't get alot of feedback! It's greatly appreciated

[tonylong]

Thanks Versedmb... believe it or not, i think thats the first comment I've gotten on one of my photos here... I usually don't get alot of feedback! It's greatly appreciated

Hey, DallasPhoto,

You've got a good eye, keep it up! It's true that you can post a lot of pics without comment, but that doesn't mean that they're not appreciated. Sometimes people just get a certain button pushed that elicits a comment -- otherwise there are pics that get posted here that would be overwhelmed by thousands of "Great Shot!" comments!

[AndySix]

This lense is just so great! :mrgreen:

http://www.andycam.no/rot/biiilde.jpg

[agphotography]

I'm not gonna send mine to the wolves yet. I'm going to try out the AF adjustment with the mkIII and see if I can get it sharp at 1.4

Beautiful ferrari shot Andy!

[tonylong]

I'm not gonna send mine to the wolves yet. I'm going to try out the AF adjustment with the mkIII and see if I can get it sharp at 1.4

Beautiful ferrari shot Andy!

Boy, I would -- the 1.4 is nice if it plays well with your body!

[tomhide]

5D + 50mm @ f1.4 :)

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/7857/dp1qd5.jpg

[jacobsen1]

details on the DP1 please!!!!

[tomhide]

details on the DP1 please!!!!

It fits in my big pocket!! yay! hehe


Just got it today so can't comment too much on it but as time goes, hope I can get my picture to do the talking on it's ability :)

I've uploaded two pics from it today on DP1 thread in the G-series forums here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=445792) or its also up on my flickr account.

[stelari]

@ f/7.1

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y242/porky1011/_MG_6499.jpg

Yay corgi :D Ours always looks grumpy when I try to take photos of her, nice to see a big ol' smile ;)

[nostalg1a]

Think* at f/8.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/2426542451_5e16c359f6.jpg

[gary88]

A couple shots at f/2

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/IMG_4452-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/IMG_4455.jpg

[thrash_273]

@1.4 around 1pm washington dc trip.

[El Duderino]

A lot of people can't read.

[danny87]

I was thinking the same.

[terriyaki]

Somewhere down the line this thread got turned into the archive thread for all 50/1.4 shots. Hence, not all shots are at 1.4 in this thread.

Which begs the question yet again, why hasn't a mod renamed this thread yet?!

[tonylong]

Somewhere down the line this thread got turned into the archive thread for all 50/1.4 shots. Hence, not all shots are at 1.4 in this thread.

Which begs the question yet again, why hasn't a mod renamed this thread yet?!

Possibly because there already is a 1.4 archive? I'm not sure, but there is one for just about every other conceivable lens!

[tonylong]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=139085

[gary88]

You just linked back to this thread :confused:

[tonylong]

You just linked back to this thread :confused:

Ahhh, I see that! Maybe the moderator put it on the archive as just 50 1.4, but maybe could change the title here to reflect that!

[kevindar]

5d, iso 1250, 1/30 sec
http://lh4.ggpht.com/PVUROLOGIST/R1rgANgVA7I/AAAAAAAADPg/m7aS_4n3fYs/IMG_3828.jpg?imgmax=576

[DallasPhoto]

Who cares if they're at 1.4 or 5.6! This lens is great and that's all that matters! There are ALOT of pictures here taken at 1.4 and some that aren't. Big deal lets not get butt hurt about it...;)

I do agree that the title needs to be changed though not to mislead people

All in all, I have started using this lens MORE and MORE because of the results I've been getting... I LOVE IT

[p360]

Who cares if they're at 1.4 or 5.6! This lens is great and that's all that matters! There are ALOT of pictures here taken at 1.4 and some that aren't. Big deal lets not get butt hurt about it...;)

I do agree that the title needs to be changed though not to mislead people

All in all, I have started using this lens MORE and MORE because of the results I've been getting... I LOVE IT


I couldn't have said it any better.

[drPheta]

http://petertphan.com/pics/montreal_04-2008/IMG_8310.jpg

[totalbeginner]

This wins hands down as my all-time favourite lens!!! :D

All taken with available light...


http://martinneep.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p207734854-4.jpg


http://martinneep.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p88673688-5.jpg


http://martinneep.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p197196834-4.jpg


http://martinneep.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p381641271-4.jpg


http://martinneep.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p88822354-4.jpg


http://martinneep.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p307412943-5.jpg

[versedmb]

Very nice, especially for a Totalbeginner! ;)

[Littlefield]

color ones wb looks little blue on my monitor and it is calibrated. nice composititon though I would have removed eaten plate of food :)

[totalbeginner]

color ones wb looks little blue on my monitor and it is calibrated

Interesting, what calibration method do you use?

I'm looking at them on an uncalibrated monitor at work, and they're definately too cool. But when I look at them on my monitor at home (calibrated with Huey Pro) they look ok. Maybe there's something wrong with the calibration!

You've got me worried now! Anyone else think they're blue?

[Photo_Rebel]

Interesting, what calibration method do you use?

I'm looking at them on an uncalibrated monitor at work, and they're definately too cool. But when I look at them on my monitor at home (calibrated with Huey Pro) they look ok. Maybe there's something wrong with the calibration!

You've got me worried now! Anyone else think they're blue?

No blue here... Your images look fine, mate!:cool:

[Littlefield]

Interesting, what calibration method do you use?

I'm looking at them on an uncalibrated monitor at work, and they're definately too cool. But when I look at them on my monitor at home (calibrated with Huey Pro) they look ok. Maybe there's something wrong with the calibration!

You've got me worried now! Anyone else think they're blue?
I have eye one two . The boy looks off more then the girl but then his skin may be that tone.

[JDubya]

[film]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/SpeakerPhreaker/FILM/nicoleapple-WEB.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/SpeakerPhreaker/FILM/NikiApple-WEB.jpg

[René Damkot]

Anyone else think they're blue?

First: bit red in the midtones maybe. I'd call it neutral enough.
Second: kinda sepia,
third: neutral,
fourth: kinda sepia

[ChrisGorabPhotography]

New to DSLR photography and just getting used to it. Not really shooting in total manual yet... mostly aperture priority. These are my first postings of pics here.

These are with the XSi (love it) and my 50 1.4 lens, which I take most pics with. The first is my little cousin on the day of her First Communion (yesterday) and the second is my twin sister's first kid on her first day on earth (this past Tuesday). Both are shot with available light.

[versedmb]

When the focus is accurate, I love this thing on the 5D.....



f/2.2....
http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/275160798_yUYL3-L.jpg

[ieatstars]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/suuupra/Untitled-1s-2.jpg

[DEMO]

Their slogan is the best ;)...

[TaDa]

Just a few from today. All at 1.4

http://lh5.ggpht.com/nytada/SB8SmG7dmqI/AAAAAAAAAQg/gmXQgx9jtyo/s800/IMG_0042.JPG

Crop of same image

http://lh4.ggpht.com/nytada/SB8Sm27dmrI/AAAAAAAAAQo/803en7Tyd6M/s800/crop42.jpg

Another tulip

http://lh4.ggpht.com/nytada/SB8TG27dmsI/AAAAAAAAARI/kykcq6vPEOM/s800/IMG_0055.JPG

[Mr. Clean]

Great samples!

[elChivo]

lets see:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2106/2450988221_bd4b4b1e58.jpg?v=0


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/2445970578_78819f335e.jpg?v=0

[Labe]

I'm looking to buy this lens, I live in Canada and amazon.com says currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. ! Amazon.ca doesn't have it. Any suggestions ... THX

[King of Canada]

I'm looking to buy this lens, I live in Canada and amazon.com says currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. ! Amazon.ca doesn't have it. Any suggestions ... THX

Buy it used from the forum here. Or go for B&H.

[Labe]

my king :)
tx for fast replay, it's first time I'm buying lens, should I consider anything else when buying this lens? My wife birthday is coming so I thought I can take few cool pics... I have xti rebel.

[ChrisGorabPhotography]

The lens is great and definitely recommended. It gets pretty good reviews from just about everyone and is readily available in the For Sale classified section on this site.

Which begs the question for everyone here... this lens seems to be just about the most sold lens here, from what I can tell. Why is that?

[symby]

I have a little suggestion. I'm fairly new to the forums here and DSLR's in general. I was thinking I'd eventually get the 50/1.4. This past weekend I sprung for the 50/1.8 and I'm very happy with it. I just find its a little too zoomy for me. With the 50mm on an XTi its the equivalent of an 80mm. I'm actually glad I got the cheaper one personally. It has shown me that I would prefer to spend the extra $$$ on something like a 28 - 35mm fast prime instead. I just found I didn't always have enough room indoors - walls get in the way. Anyways, something for you to consider.

Best suggestion I can make is to one up at a place you can easily return it/exchange it after a few days testing. I think that will give you a better idea what I'm saying and then you can decide if its for you or not. :)

[Laramie]

Shot @ 1.4 No sharpening, just curves and contrast.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f282/tylerpebley/20080508-IMG_0922.jpg

[Photography Krazee]

Just a simple question. I gather that the "nifty fifty" everyone mentions is the 50/1.4!?

[Laramie]

Just a simple question. I gather that the "nifty fifty" everyone mentions is the 50/1.4!?

Nifty Fifty is the 50mm f1.8. It's around $80. The 50mm 1.4 is roughly $300.

[agphotography]

Here's one I took last night w/ my 1DmkIII and 50mm

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2290/2476445209_d97d4f4842.jpg

[Seqsea]

Just got my f/1.4 tonight... found a furry orange duck. (

[AngryCorgi]

Yay corgi :D Ours always looks grumpy when I try to take photos of her, nice to see a big ol' smile ;)

What a beautiful animal! :D

[QX56]

Here is my 50mm with mark III .

[ieatstars]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/suuupra/IMG_9225copy.jpg

[franklinn]

^ ieatstars,

I'm a fan of your work ;)

[ieatstars]

^ ieatstars,

I'm a fan of your work ;)
:D:D why thank you! :mrgreen:

[vincewchan]

^ ieatstars,

I'm a fan of your work ;)

Me too! I see your pictures everywhere!

[latour]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3138/2494290619_79782a671c_b.jpg

My Westie

[wbm]

http://photos.flybacon.com/photos/291933914_kugtD-M.jpg

My friend, Fee, at a recent birthday party, taken with EOS 40D. Not had the 1.4 long enough to really play with it...

[mypoppy31]

I really like to shoot in very low light and with no flash!... so, that presents a problem!.
I continue to pursue how to do this and its a real challenge for me being simply an enthusiastic amateur.

So, I decided to buy the Canon 50mm 1.4 lens in the hope that it would help me with this problem. I'm enclosing two (2) shots taken with the 50mm 1.4 lens.

One was taken in the daylight and the other in a very very dark Cabaret club.
All in all, I'm quite happy with this lens. I do get some great "Bokeh" at very large apertures.

And, I never ever use any Photoshop to doctor up my shots." I do try to get it right the first time"

[echo]

I get sharp results with the 1.4 wide open with effort. I was pretty pleased with this one I took the other week.

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/269533514_KmzRF-XL.jpg
f/2.8 on 1DmkIII

[iNfEk]

My boys :D

IMG_1186.png (http://www.ej207.com/files/Images/XSi/IMG_1186.png)

[Bigbillp]

Very nice examples of this great little lens in this thread

Sorry, always stop down a little.. f/2 or f/2.2. After the 70-200 2.8 IS, my favourite lens.

http://k53.pbase.com/o6/33/493933/1/72663660.FxOrKI6E.bell1.jpg

http://k43.pbase.com/o6/33/493933/1/72908875.jOJ5bFhi.Annabella_sunflower.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/o6/33/493933/1/94562987.OpHIVIZJ.Zoe_19.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/o4/33/493933/1/58717613.IMG_2483.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/o3/33/493933/1/88892457.0Dbdxxbh._MG_2191.jpg

[cae3]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/2483402219_fdb470f0c4.jpg?v=0

[Fabrian]

My boys :D

IMG_1186.png (http://www.ej207.com/files/Images/XSi/IMG_1186.png)

Why in the world would you link a .png file :confused:

[greenjacket]

Just got my 5D and 50/1.4 today.

[Ten Ounce]

I just got the lens in the mail today and am working my way through it. Here's my shot from this afternoon.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3139/2506878981_673d8c6a36_b.jpg

[runner10]

Taken last year when my wife was pregnant...
http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/84236876.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/84236807.jpg

[wardge]

Okay, nothing fancy, but I just got mine and the DOF is insane! (I normally don't take pictures of the house address or the string in the blinds...LOL) ;)

274304
@ f/1.4, ISO 200, 1/125 sec.

274309
@ f/1.4, ISO 200, 1/800 sec.

[Mark-B]

f/2.2, i/100, ISO 200

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p56567202-4.jpg

f/2.2, 1/100, ISO 200

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p370299333-5.jpg

[prubin]

http://lh3.ggpht.com/pjrubin/SDoPsVvHqWI/AAAAAAAAA8Y/bZycZgc_c10/s800/IMG_0339.JPG



My Mother: 88 years old and sharp as the sharpest part of this shallow DoF photo.

Set for Tv 1/50, hand held, no flash, f 1.6 selected. Program mode with a single focus point.

I just had the lens a short time when we went for a visit. Camera is new, too, though I had an earlier version of the Rebel. I am pleased for a first go with this lens.

My first post on this forum. I am learning a lot and enjoying even more than that.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/%3Ca%20href=%22http://picasaweb.google.com/pjrubin/MomVisitMay08/photo?authkey=jAY7pjq8vWc#5204489573803469154%22%3 E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://lh3.ggpht.com/pjrubin/SDoPsVvHqWI/AAAAAAAAA8Y/bZycZgc_c10/s144/IMG_0339.JPG%22%20/%3E%3C/a%3Ehttp://photography-on-the.net/forum/%3Ca%20href=%22http://picasaweb.google.com/pjrubin/MomVisitMay08/photo?authkey=jAY7pjq8vWc#5204489573803469154%22%3 E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://lh3.ggpht.com/pjrubin/SDoPsVvHqWI/AAAAAAAAA8Y/bZycZgc_c10/s144/IMG_0339.JPG%22%20/%3E%3C/a%3E

[philthejuggler]

http://lh3.ggpht.com/pjrubin/SDoPsVvHqWI/AAAAAAAAA8Y/bZycZgc_c10/s800/IMG_0339.JPG



My Mother: 88 years old and sharp as the sharpest part of this shallow DoF photo.

Set for Tv 1/50, hand held, no flash, f 1.6 selected. Program mode with a single focus point.

I just had the lens a short time when we went for a visit. Camera is new, too, though I had an earlier version of the Rebel. I am pleased for a first go with this lens.

My first post on this forum. I am learning a lot and enjoying even more than that.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/%3Ca%20href=%22http://picasaweb.google.com/pjrubin/MomVisitMay08/photo?authkey=jAY7pjq8vWc#5204489573803469154%22%3 E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://lh3.ggpht.com/pjrubin/SDoPsVvHqWI/AAAAAAAAA8Y/bZycZgc_c10/s144/IMG_0339.JPG%22%20/%3E%3C/a%3Ehttp://photography-on-the.net/forum/%3Ca%20href=%22http://picasaweb.google.com/pjrubin/MomVisitMay08/photo?authkey=jAY7pjq8vWc#5204489573803469154%22%3 E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://lh3.ggpht.com/pjrubin/SDoPsVvHqWI/AAAAAAAAA8Y/bZycZgc_c10/s144/IMG_0339.JPG%22%20/%3E%3C/a%3E

Good early effort there! If you want some C&C - try to get focus dead on the eye (it is on the hair on the forehead here). Hand held 1/50 is the limit for this lens - if you can up the ISO slightly and try and go for a faster shutter speed.

Feel free to ignore comments if C&C not welcome!

Phil

[1downfall]

here is 50 mm 1.4 shot this past weekend


Sorry...i just read it should be aperture 1.4 wide open....my bad.

[franklinn]

great shots everyone. Even though I did sell my copy off to fund for the 35L, I do still miss the 50mm 1.4 ... that is, until I pick up my 35L again :lol:

all kidding aside, I think I may have to pick up this lens again. it has served me well.

[angryhampster]

Ok I shot with this lens all night last night. It was the first time I'd really used it for fun and not work. I am *very* impressed by looking at the RAW files. This new 5D is growing on me..even though it got knocked out of my hands last night.

[bradkb]

A quick pic of my bike while playing in the back garden.

http://bg.kb97.co.uk/albums/uploads/1200/normal_12001.jpg

[angryhampster]

A photojournalistic approach to drinking.


http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v292/45/69/14817439/n14817439_38852651_2732.jpg

http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v292/45/69/14817439/n14817439_38852659_4673.jpg

http://photos-f.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v292/45/69/14817439/n14817439_38852653_3196.jpg

[corosario]

Canon 40D, ISO 400, f/2.2, 1/60

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x296/corosario/IMG_0193-2-1.jpg

[iCapture]

Here are a few

Sadly the 50mm was stolen :(

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y18/cadrifting/Dandy_by_Lookd4uinhereyes.jpg

[j3trowkill]

here's mine:)
http://jetphotorox.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p4003232-4.jpg

http://jetphotorox.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p283406940-4.jpg

[sun5150]

I had the lens for less then a month. I returned it to Amazon cause there was a speck of dust inside the glass and they didn't have any in stock for replacement.
I have to get another one soon.

[sun5150]

Forgot to add the pictures.

http://images34.fotki.com/v1147/photos/7/726665/5976134/_MG_6180-vi.jpg


http://images34.fotki.com/v1147/photos/7/726665/5983683/_MG_6435-vi.jpg

[Rhinotherunt]

http://Ryan-McGill.smugmug.com/photos/302357471_82EV5-O.jpg
http://Ryan-McGill.smugmug.com/photos/302919150_aSegm-O.jpg

[PMatthes]

So far, this is one of my favorites taken with it. Shot at f/1.4. A little PP as well... ;)

The DOF is CRAZY at 1.4!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3201/2510851986_c13ffe4fea_b.jpg

[Odd Socks]

http://www.boo-bowglin.co.uk/misky/paw.jpg

http://www.boo-bowglin.co.uk/misky/washingpaw.jpg

[shazza]

Oh my Gosh, Old Socks. Those two of your cat are both priceless. I love the second one, but that first one just really is amazing.

[Odd Socks]

Thank you Shazza!
I've had a look at your site, & you have amazing shots! I'm so totally new to this, still so much in the starting up phase, it means a lot that someone who takes stunning shots has said that :)
Dani

[Linkzi]

So far, this is one of my favorites taken with it. Shot at f/1.4. A little PP as well... ;)

The DOF is CRAZY at 1.4!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3201/2510851986_c13ffe4fea_b.jpg

This is why I bought one. Portraits like these vs. f/2.8 on a crop camera. Nice work.

[ieatstars]

Odd Socks -- Real cute! :D