Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II - Nifty Fifty

[thrash_273]

here are my first mini studio taken couple days ago. 1/60 f1.8 iso 100 w/ flash

[willy b]

Munky that first shot is amazing!

[thrash_273]

Munky that first shot is amazing!
with an interesting background made of paper.=) beat that.=) hehehehe

[nrowensby]

The nifty is good wide open, but at f2.8, razor sharp.
f2.8, 1/160", ISO800

[ZULater02]

http://umdrive.memphis.edu/awiseman/Chicago/Seahorse.jpg

[stathunter]

Nice shots! I have to start playing with that lens more!

[mihaii]

my first

[Sauk]

in that first shot looks like the lady is reaching for a quicky

[Sauk]

another thrifty fifty shot

http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/2488/img1528sl9.jpg

[JiggyNS]

in that first shot looks like the lady is reaching for a quicky

Can you blame her? :lol:

[Sauk]

Can you blame her? :lol:

not one bit lol

[orinth]

http://chrismartin.smugmug.com/photos/218084410-L.jpg

[kja]

I really like this lens for babies:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/alcina/BABY/rattle1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/alcina/BABY/sleep1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/alcina/BABY/TG-101.jpg

[thrash_273]

I really like this lens for babies:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/alcina/BABY/rattle1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/alcina/BABY/sleep1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/alcina/BABY/TG-101.jpg
she is so photogenic.=)

[bluebomberx]

5D w/ Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 (1987) at f/2.8
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2356/1910001888_a95e25636f.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/1910001888/)

[JiggyNS]

That's quite the image BlueBomberx!

Amazing colour!

[nrowensby]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/alcina/BABY/TG-101.jpg

Great shot! This is that f2.8 sharpness I was talking about... Amazing.

[breakdown]

Here's one of my aunts dog. I think this was shot at ISO 1600 so it's a bit noisy. Aperture was f/1.8 so it's not as sharp as it could have been but I'm still quite happy with it.

[breakdown]

Here's another, my roommate and I shooting pool.

[breakdown]

Here's a couple of my ex-girlfriend. I shot these in a fairly small bedroom with one flash bounced off the wall.

[saristeguieta]

Very sharp. Best bang for the money.

simon

[Sauk]

wrong thread

[S-S]

wow now thats a really eyecatching shot

[txdude35]

f2.8, straight from camera with a minor crop.
http://jefft48.smugmug.com/photos/219141539-XL.jpg

[mrw1004]

Hi AthleticsPhotog, Your shot seems to have been taken with your 85mm prime not the 50mm?

[fergey]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2077/1933286689_f631189fe0_b.jpg
my first attempt with the newly arrived nifty fifty, our cat who is a poseur of the highest order.

[nrowensby]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2390/1925484792_cff13fe030_o.jpg

How do you post process eyes? Those are breathtaking...

[msowsun]

Here's another, resize only. f2.8, 1/80", ISO3200

I hope you don't mind, but I used "Noiseware" [ http://www.imagenomic.com/download.aspx ] to clean up the noise. Have you ever tried a noise reduction program?

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/IMG_2207web.jpghttp://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/IMG_2207web_filtered.jpg

[nrowensby]

I don't mind... since it was only noise reduction ;) I have played around with the "Reduce Noise" function in CS2, but it didn't do enough to justify using it. That program looks like it did a pretty good job. I will definately try it out, thanks!

[msowsun]

Noiseware has a free "Community" version.

I ended up buyng the "Standard" edition for $29.00 so I could do batch files and also preserve EXIF data.

http://www.imagenomic.com/download.aspx

[nrowensby]

I downloaded the trial of the pro plug-in, have to wait to get home to try it though. If I like it and it works well, I will just get it. I like the idea of having a plug-in instead of a stand-alone program.

[S-S]

I downloaded the trial of the pro plug-in, have to wait to get home to try it though. If I like it and it works well, I will just get it. I like the idea of having a plug-in instead of a stand-alone program.

noise ninja is one of the best noise reduction programs out there according to reviews

i have it myself and one thing i like to use it for is skin smoothing - it does a great job even on auto-profile without remving details like eyelashes or freckles

[Ryan W]

This is a shot of my dog Mac I took the day I got my nifty (I think) lol.

Awesome lens!

[Nikolas]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2390/1925484792_cff13fe030_o.jpg
Exif detail for this shot
# Aperture = F2.00
# Exposure Bias (EV) = 0/1 = 0.00
# Max Aperture Value (APEX) = 175/100 = 1.75
Max Aperture = F1.83
# Metering Mode = pattern / multi-segment (5)
# Flash = Flash fired, compulsory flash mode
# Focal Length = 85/1 mm = 85.00 mm


I think you mixed up your shots.
Nice capture though!

[johnlo]

damn this is not right. why do you ppl have to be posting all these good pics of this len? I am trying to figure out if I should get the 85 f1.8. now lookin at this len, i want this one too.... I used to have the 50 f1.4, but never used it, so ended up selling it. f1.8 is so cheap, i really have nothing to lose.. and with a new baby on the way, 50 will come in handle, as well as the 85 too. heheh! would love to use my 70-200 on the baby, but dont want to scare him just yet.. heheh! time to buy one next week and will post some images soon...

[Sauk]

Exif detail for this shot
# Aperture = F2.00
# Exposure Bias (EV) = 0/1 = 0.00
# Max Aperture Value (APEX) = 175/100 = 1.75
Max Aperture = F1.83
# Metering Mode = pattern / multi-segment (5)
# Flash = Flash fired, compulsory flash mode
# Focal Length = 85/1 mm = 85.00 mm


I think you mixed up your shots.
Nice capture though!

yeah I apologize I should edit that post to delete that image. I posted in the wrong thread :(

[Vortex99]

yeah I apologize I should edit that post to delete that image. I posted in the wrong thread :(

great capture, doesn't matter what lens...

[S-S]

damn this is not right. why do you ppl have to be posting all these good pics of this len? I am trying to figure out if I should get the 85 f1.8. now lookin at this len, i want this one too.... I used to have the 50 f1.4, but never used it, so ended up selling it. f1.8 is so cheap, i really have nothing to lose.. and with a new baby on the way, 50 will come in handle, as well as the 85 too. heheh! would love to use my 70-200 on the baby, but dont want to scare him just yet.. heheh! time to buy one next week and will post some images soon...

ive heard that the 85 f/1.2 is the best lens canon have ever made... so if youre getting an 85 you should get that one.

and yes get the nifty - as you said you would have nothing to lose and you won regret it

[silvex]

ive heard that the 85 f/1.2 is the best lens canon have ever made... so if youre getting an 85 you should get that one.

and yes get the nifty - as you said you would have nothing to lose and you won regret it

I think it is the 200mmf1.8 ...soon to be challenged by the 200mmf2.0 ...;)

[PBest78]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2033/1945077167_c4de3f21e2.jpg

exif:

Shutter speed: 1/13 sec
Aperture: 2
Exposure mode: Av
Flash: On
Flash EF guide number: -1.00
Metering mode: Evaluative
Self-timer: 65 secs
ISO: 400
Focal length: 50mm

[CloudINC00]

I just got the lens today and took it out of the box and put it right on the camera right when leaving the store. These are practice shots... still haven't learned it yet though.

I think I'm starting to feel it though... I like it a lot. I'm sure a second trial of the lens will put out better pics.

ISO is very high in night shot because I was trying to prove to my friends that I could take these night shots without a tripod haha... they didn't like the nifty fifty ()because of the no-zoom) at first until I showed them what it could do.

http://www.zerotype.org/img/dels/rebel/111307_18/1.jpg

http://www.zerotype.org/img/dels/rebel/111307_18/10.jpg

http://www.zerotype.org/img/dels/rebel/111307_18/8.jpg

[The Outlaw]

i've just got this lens. was expecting it to be sharper at 1.8 but still nice. whats the sweet spot on these? my best pics from it today were at f/3.5 i think

[CloudINC00]

i've just got this lens. was expecting it to be sharper at 1.8 but still nice. whats the sweet spot on these? my best pics from it today were at f/3.5 i think

I liked 2.5-3 but people say 8 is

[-spam-]

One from earlier today with a 21mm extension tube

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2025/2012815746_d833bfd27a_o.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/-spam-/2012815746/)

Probably the nicest bokeh ive ever gotten from the nifty

[zack3082]

1.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u211/zack3082/6-4.jpg

2.
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u211/zack3082/2-60.jpg
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u211/zack3082/7-3.jpg

[elysium]

I have finally decided to buy my own which is arriving shortly. Cant wait.

I have a friends one at the moment which does not seem 100% tack sharp but so far has been adequate. Still great lens for me.

[nrowensby]

i've just got this lens. was expecting it to be sharper at 1.8 but still nice. whats the sweet spot on these? my best pics from it today were at f/3.5 i think

Mine becomes razor sharp around f2.8...

[willy b]

Love the shot Spam!

[Sauk]

Mine becomes razor sharp around f2.8...

Mine was between 2.2 and 2.8.

[nrowensby]

I must admit, f2.2 is pretty sharp too...

[ayreonaut]

Lydia
220869

Hanging Basket
220870

[elysium]

Mine was between 2.2 and 2.8.

Im going to have to test my friends and mine (delivered tomorrow) and see what I get

[BestVisuals]

I had the "nifty 50" but sent it back. I took test shots on a detailed image (my kitchen, actually) and the edge sharpness was poor and didn't clear up until f/8 or f/11. Center sharpness was not to my liking, and was not as good as my 17-85mm USM. I understand (but haven't tested) the 50mm f/1.4 is a totally different animal, so my experience doesn't apply.

If you're happy with your 50 f/1.8, great. All I'm saying is that I would test it first, not look at an overall photo, and compare it to other glass you have.

[ZULater02]

And remember that when you purchase it the the price was $80, not an $800 piece of L glass.

[Sauk]

And remember that when you purchase it the the price was $80, not an $800 piece of L glass.


You give this lens good light and it does amazing things to be honest!

[forno]

@ f/2.2 with a touch of fill flash

[S-S]

@ f/2.2 with a touch of fill flash
thats great fill flash, never would have known if you didnt say
what flash did you use and what were your settings? exif is stripped

[Vortex99]

@ f/2.2 with a touch of fill flash

Great capture!

[Sauk]

@ f/2.2 with a touch of fill flash

what iso did you use?

[forno]

what iso did you use?

i will check when I get home, dont have exif here at work

[Sauk]

whoever doesn't think this lens can't produce is wrong! lol

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2380/2028122806_2eb794c255_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2050/2027432131_b68aa1e2fe_o.jpg

[MannP]

F/2 :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/mannanddulchtwo/Macro%20shots/_MG_7626.jpg

[Wekkel]

My favorite F is 3.2 with this lens. Razor sharp :)

[elysium]

Im going to mess about with mine around the office 2morrow. think 2.8 was razor sharp for me. f/1.8 is great but slightly soft.

Will test out my newly purchased one

[ncognet0]

Here's a shot right out of the box with it. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/ncognet0/lights.jpg

[JiggyNS]

Here's a shot right out of the box with it. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/ncognet0/lights.jpg


was this right after you stole it from the store?? :lol:

[ncognet0]

Thats funny. Thanks for the laugh.

[Dannydoo]

whoever doesn't think this lens can't produce is wrong! lol



Good lord! those are some amazing sharp pictures.
Cute model too, beautiful eyes.

[willy b]

Wow! Those eyes!

[nrowensby]

Here's a shot right out of the box with it. <Cop Car>

Yummy... Charger ;)

[i_am_hydrogen]

f5.6, ISO 100:
http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/7882/maddy3fy7.jpg

[willy b]

I just love shooting with the 50. I guess i should post some more up

[willy b]

1http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/042-1.jpg

2http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/071.jpg

3http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/039-1.jpg

4http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/009.jpg

5http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/043.jpg

6http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/046.jpg

7http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/040-1.jpg

[ncognet0]

Another shot with the same lens. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/ncognet0/tombstone1.jpg

[elysium]

WOW. was that at f/1.8?

[Dannydoo]

Good lens for money. Focus shift is pretty bad but when its in focus, it delivers really good pictures with sharpness.


Don't get the hood, it looks ugly and it could actually hurt the motor since its directly attached to the extending part of the lens not to the lens body itself.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/230/464560112_eb2e4ecf04_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2404/2040156701_7f46ec3918_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2011/2040156585_4feb072c7c_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2271/2040156793_9c47ae88ec_o.jpg

[willy b]

After looking back at this thread it made me go out and shoot with the 50 just a little time ago, nothing to exciting.

C&C welcome

1http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/008-3.jpg

2http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/012-1.jpg

3http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/015-3.jpg

4http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/022-3.jpg

5http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/027-1.jpg

[Reaperman]

And remember that when you purchase it the the price was $80, not an $800 piece of L glass.


Exactly. I think we sometimes forget just how inexpensive this lens is and then complain coz a lens costing tens times the amount is better.

It is a great lens (supposing you have a good example of it), and it will give results well beyond its meagre cost. Enjoy this little lens and get everything you can of out of it.

:DReaperman

[fiveFPS]

Good lens for money. Focus shift is pretty bad but when its in focus, it delivers really good pictures with sharpness.


Don't get the hood, it looks ugly and it could actually hurt the motor since its directly attached to the extending part of the lens not to the lens body itself.




http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2011/2040156585_4feb072c7c_o.jpg




Wow this photo really comes out the screen like it's in front of you.. Is this Post edited? if so how?

[tonylong]

Well, I have a shot from the Nifty, and for test and comparison, the same shot taken with the 2.5 Compact Macro, the 1.4 and, for further comparison, the 24-70 f/2.8L.

My shots were all at f/2.8, which is where the Nifty starts to get tack sharp. The purpose of the test was to see how, at its sharpest, the Nifty stacks up against a range of "better" lenses.

My conclusion? Very nicely, thank you! Wide open, not so much, but in its sharp range, Nifty owners can take encouragement that your IQ loses nothing in comparison!

If you're interested in seeing all shots, or want the technical or PP details, you can at a little PBase gallery here (http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/50mm_lens_tests).

-
And now: **WARNING! IF YOU FIND COMPARISON TESTS WITH REPETITIVE IMAGES BORING OR USELESS, SKIP THIS POST!!**

And now, the images: first, a sample of the whole shot (taken by the Nifty) then 100% crops from the Nifty, the 2.5 Macro, the 1.4, and the 24-70. All shots taken with the 5D at ISO 100, f/2.8.

Full scene, EF 50mm f/1.8 at f/2.8:
http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/89077323.jpg

100% crop, default (low) Lightroom capture sharpening of Nifty:
http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/89077320.jpg

EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro, f/2.8, 100% crop:
http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/89077325.jpg

EF 50mm f/1.4, f/2.8, 100% crop:
http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/89077333.jpg

Finally, EF 24-70mm f/2.8L at ~50mm, f/2.8, 100% crop:
http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/89077329.jpg

Well, that's it! I hope that was useful to some of you, and not boring to the rest (and if it was, if you did not heed the above warning, sorry!

[Dannydoo]

Wow very good test tonylong!

50mm 1.8 really stands out @ 2.8! Very sharp

[Dannydoo]

Wow this photo really comes out the screen like it's in front of you.. Is this Post edited? if so how?


I didnt do anything except auto enhance in photostudio. :)

[Nikolas]

5http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/043.jpg

6

7http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/040-1.jpg

I love these shots, such simplicity yet clarity and they really emphasise the mood of the place.

[tonylong]

Wow very good test tonylong!

50mm 1.8 really stands out @ 2.8! Very sharp

Thanks! Some people find this kind of thing not particularly interesting or useful, but I really like to get to know my equipment, and sometimes to share:)!

[S.E.V.]

Was messing around with the mut and fired some fresh one today

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/funkysole/IMG_8570.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/funkysole/IMG_8585.jpg

[willy b]

I love these shots, such simplicity yet clarity and they really emphasise the mood of the place.

Thanks:) They are some of my favourite pictures i have taken!

[mihaii]

@AthleticsPhotog : great pictures, any chances to share your eye technique?

[xarqi]

Here are two from a stroll down Queen Street, Auckland, NZ, yesterday.
Click them to go to their flickr page for other sizes, if you are so inclined.

Comments and critique welcome.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2317/2051233882_8e15834035.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13175461@N08/2051233882)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2274/2051232792_28b4d402dd.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13175461@N08/2051232792/)

[qiun]

I love this lens...

[bluebomberx]

Don't get the hood, it looks ugly and it could actually hurt the motor since its directly attached to the extending part of the lens not to the lens body itself.

That is a rather dubious suggestion... The hood weighs about the same as a regular circular polarizer one would use anyway. There probably isn't even a documented case of motor failure being caused by a lens hood in a EF 50mm f/1.8 II. That's just plain silly.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2356/1910001888_a95e25636f.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2115/2042580110_847480b08c.jpg

[modemanual]

I love that second shot, looks great.

Hope to get one soon.

[willy b]

Love both of those blue bomberx

[fz_za]

Fantastic shot, qiun. I love the colours.

[Sauk]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2009/2055718793_a8fa3907b6.jpg

[JiggyNS]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2009/2055718793_a8fa3907b6.jpg

Busy image! I really like it tho, especially the tint or whatever you applied to the photo. Im assuming you desaturated it a bit. Looks top notch!

[plumers]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/plumers/IMG_1320.jpg

[tonylong]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/plumers/IMG_1320.jpg

Hey, it's not noon here yet:)!

[drogos]

1

5http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/043.jpg





where would that be ?

[shooter mcgavin]

Here's a nice little one I took of my girlfriend with the 50

[Vortex99]

That is a rather dubious suggestion... The hood weighs about the same as a regular circular polarizer one would use anyway. There probably isn't even a documented case of motor failure being caused by a lens hood in a EF 50mm f/1.8 II. That's just plain silly.


nice captures

[willy b]

where would that be ?

Chatsworth in Derbyshire, i love the place, so beautiful!

[drogos]

Chatsworth in Derbyshire, i love the place, so beautiful!

bookmarked ..for better days :)

[willy b]

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5http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/023bw.jpg

6http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/035-2.jpg

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8http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/059-3.jpg

[Jimmer411]

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/8295/image1oq8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/3899/image2ma7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/4922/image3bl4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


I believe these were all taken at f/2.2 and iso400 Av mode. This was last weekend after I bit it hard at mount hood snowboarding. Early season + everclear for the win :D



No PP, all shot raw. Resized and no sharpen at all. I love this little lens :D

[Vortex99]

willy_b:
Some great captures!!!!

[willy b]

Thanks alot Vortex:)

[willy b]

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[willy b]

9http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/012-2.jpg

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13http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/003-1.jpg

[slapsh0t]

http://webpages.charter.net/slapsh0t/IMG_5199.jpg

[slapsh0t]

http://webpages.charter.net/slapsh0t/IMG_5213.jpg

[Vortex99]

Slapshot: some nice portraits!

[crosswire80]

heres mine.
of my malamute dog.

[Vortex99]

heres mine.
of my malamute dog.

Love those dogs!

Nice capture!

[Flame]

Having gone through this thread I decided that I needed to go out and give this lens another run.

I hadn't been happy with this lens previously but realised that I was probably asking too much of it. So, to be fair, I set my 30D to P mode using RAW. The two photos below are just test shots, so nothing flashy, but I must say that I shall be using this lens more often now. :)

Straight conversion from RAW using DPP, resized using PSE5. No other post-processing was used. On-board flash was used for the inside photo.

[Mole]

Here's mine from last Christmas
1.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d85/mole19/dip-on-face.jpg

2.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d85/mole19/surprise-eyes.jpg

[silversldr]

I just got the lens earlier this week and was really amazed with it. Here are a few that I have taken so far. Nothing spectacular. I am still a novice and learning by trial and error.

[silversldr]

Here is a couple more.

[Reaperman]

silversldr,

What a great lens. Love those shots. You will get a massive amount of use out of this lens. Keep it up.


:DReaperman

[Vortex99]

silversldr:
Love the last photo. Great capture!

[Popper]

my daughter decorating our tree..... and my sons Christmas ornament he made at school....

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/LoKyBuckeye/Kari/IMG_2452.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/LoKyBuckeye/Kari/IMG_2453.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/LoKyBuckeye/Logan/IMG_2438.jpg

[bufferbure1]

50mm f1.8 wide open cropped:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2029/2084547808_d321aed79b.jpg

[fiveFPS]

that sky sraper photo looks awesome

[ghosh]

I know i am not suppose to post this here but, can any one tell if 50mm 1.8 is macro lens as well.

[aCiD99]

I know i am not suppose to post this here but, can any one tell if 50mm 1.8 is macro lens as well.

Not at all. Unless used with extension tubes.

[castaneda]

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa276/castafotos/highdee1.jpg

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa276/castafotos/highdee2.jpg

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa276/castafotos/highdee3.jpg

[BoingoBongo]

Those are so unbelievably sharp I can't believe it!

[Vortex99]

popper:
Great shots!!!
Love the second one..

[elysium]

Just one at random. Was testing my "custom" bokeh filter

Cost me the price of a notebook cover. DIY FTW!

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/884/img8590ux9.jpg

[S-S]

(pic with pen)

did you put that text on the pen in PP? something about it doesnt look right

[castaneda]

did you put that text on the pen in PP? something about it doesnt look right

Yeah, i tried add text to it, I must have failed at it :oops:

[elysium]

Yeah, i tried add text to it, I must have failed at it :oops:

should have tried a v small inner shadow or a gradient to match the pen's lighting. Looks simple enough from here. (dont quote me on that)

[jcjames]

Flower portrait with 50mm f/1.8II. ;)

225766

[michaelsink]

Just one at random. Was testing my "custom" bokeh filter

Cost me the price of a notebook cover. DIY FTW!

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/884/img8590ux9.jpg
...hmmm, care to enlighten us? I have my assumptions, but you know how that goes...

[eyes_not_tech]

...hmmm, care to enlighten us? I have my assumptions, but you know how that goes...


it's a fun bit of old school "in-camera" effect

http://blogbbs1.media.daum.net/griffin/do/blognews/column/read?bbsId=B0002&articleId=9501

[Vortex99]

great photos in the link, but couldn't read it... how this is effect done?

it's a fun bit of old school "in-camera" effect

http://blogbbs1.media.daum.net/griffin/do/blognews/column/read?bbsId=B0002&articleId=9501

[amironsi]

Here is one of my attemps with this really gr8 nifhty fifty

[JasonRussell]

Its already posted in the people section but I thought I would toss it in here too since I used the fiddy :)

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/jasonsrussell/Portraits/First1Dshots127copycopy-1.jpg

[aCiD99]

great photos in the link, but couldn't read it... how this is effect done?

.... look at the pictures which outline how it's done

coutout iris' in front of the primary element, they also used a filter to further secure the pseudo iris to the front.

I'm definitely going to try this out of boredom over xmas.

/pictures > words

And Jason, that is frign' awesome! Great concept.

[JasonRussell]

....

And Jason, that is frign' awesome! Great concept.

Thanks. It was very spur of the moment. I used one of the ladders I had out for hanging christmas lights to get higher. Then just had my mom and girlfriend throw leaves. He was already out kicking up a storm having a blast with em all :)

[aCiD99]

Thanks. It was very spur of the moment. I used one of the ladders I had out for hanging christmas lights to get higher. Then just had my mom and girlfriend throw leaves. He was already out kicking up a storm having a blast with em all :)

How many tries did it take before you had just the right opening in the leaves to see his face? :P

[joruiz]

more from me. Taken @ f/1.8

1.
http://www.worx3d.com/forumpost/IMG_8955_50mm.jpg

2.
http://www.worx3d.com/forumpost/IMG_8956_50mm.jpg

and 100% crop:

http://www.worx3d.com/forumpost/IMG_8956_crop.jpg

JOEL

[JasonRussell]

How many tries did it take before you had just the right opening in the leaves to see his face? :P

Only about 5-6 tries. I used all 8 fps the 1D has. Took about 80 shots...lol.

[SKCIH]

I can't resist

[SKCIH]

one more, all untouched from and XTI

[joruiz]

one more, all untouched from and XTI


they seem somewhat OOF

[elysium]

...hmmm, care to enlighten us? I have my assumptions, but you know how that goes...

Its just placing a shape infront of the lens, like some already said.

I used http://www.diyphotography.net/diy_create_your_own_bokeh as a readup on it.

[S-S]

more from me. Taken @ f/1.8
1.
2.
JOEL

liking these a lot, my fave is the ring foreground shot

[Buterbn]

heres one

[RonnieA]

Shots taken at local car show

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1164/609703026_df10a2b9ce_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1238/609702850_2e6c8d5676_o.jpg

[Popper]

popper:
Great shots!!!
Love the second one..

thanks!

my daughter is my best model!