Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II - Nifty Fifty [Archive] - Page 12

filmgirlie

29th of December 2007 (Sat), 19:51

Thanks,she was rescued but had to loose that eye!
http://lh6.google.com/borneoeye/RshmrhtzUvI/AAAAAAAAAcY/cGxjC_ZPwcE/_MG_1901.JPG?imgmax=640
Good for you!!
I saw a rescue kitty with one eye and wanted to take him home so bad but we already have two dogs and a cat. I got my kitty from a rescue group... and one of the dogs (a bichon) from animal control just before he was to be put down.
Love the shots of your cat! She's a beauty!

Steve-0

29th of December 2007 (Sat), 21:59

A quick shot of one of my sons first hand painted models.

norcalvinh

30th of December 2007 (Sun), 14:52

Join the Hype event
Dec. 28th, 2007
Fresh Scrill Entertainment

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g26/asianic415/dec%2028th%202007/jointhehype246.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g26/asianic415/dec%2028th%202007/jointhehype250.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g26/asianic415/dec%2028th%202007/jointhehype321.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g26/asianic415/dec%2028th%202007/jointhehype253.jpg

Iso 800

e.pie

30th of December 2007 (Sun), 15:34

took this a couple of nights ago while I was waiting for the oven to preheat :p
http://thefuller.googlepages.com/IMG_0567.jpg

albeli

30th of December 2007 (Sun), 15:52

A couple of days after getting the XTi and the 50mm 1.8. Only resized. Be gentle.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2298/2148751105_acd399f28d.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2420/2149547244_f9877c429d.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2118/2149556078_2e91e3b9e7.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2366/2149560868_b00372bfdd.jpg?v=0

Reeforbust

30th of December 2007 (Sun), 16:05

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d89/reeforbust/1b.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d89/reeforbust/1a.jpg

willy b

30th of December 2007 (Sun), 16:52

norcalvinh

30th of December 2007 (Sun), 17:16

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g26/asianic415/Dec%2029th%202007%20Faith%20Hope%20Youth%20Group/Dec29th2007SanJose194.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g26/asianic415/Dec%2029th%202007%20Faith%20Hope%20Youth%20Group/Dec29th2007SanJose189.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g26/asianic415/Dec%2029th%202007%20Faith%20Hope%20Youth%20Group/Dec29th2007SanJose222.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g26/asianic415/Dec%2029th%202007%20Faith%20Hope%20Youth%20Group/Dec29th2007SanJose181.jpg

I love this lens for the price, definitely sharp and worth the money

albeli

30th of December 2007 (Sun), 17:23

No need to be gentle...There beautiful shots!!

Thanks! :)

albeli

30th of December 2007 (Sun), 17:24

norcalvinh, those are great! I really like #2 & #4.

norcalvinh

30th of December 2007 (Sun), 17:30

thanks a lot! i love the pictures with the little girl, she's so cute!

philc123

30th of December 2007 (Sun), 17:59

Decided to have a play with this lens, its sat gathering dust for a while, what a great little lens. Although I've a lot to learn about photography.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2350/2149554335_0cd2746dd5_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2353/2150346304_03b0cfa851_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2350/2149554335_0cd2746dd5_o.jpg

efoo

30th of December 2007 (Sun), 19:24

Decided to have a play with this lens, its sat gathering dust for a while, what a great little lens. Although I've a lot to learn about photography.

Those are excellent portrait shots, good colour and lighting. She is a gorgeous girl.

norcalvinh

30th of December 2007 (Sun), 19:49

i agree

amironsi

30th of December 2007 (Sun), 22:53

Decided to have a play with this lens, its sat gathering dust for a while, what a great little lens. Although I've a lot to learn about photography.

gr8 work

S-S

31st of December 2007 (Mon), 01:06

Decided to have a play with this lens, its sat gathering dust for a while, what a great little lens. Although I've a lot to learn about photography.

you dont have as much to learn as you think - those are really good shots

philc123

31st of December 2007 (Mon), 06:14

Thanks for your comments. I appreciate them. :)

I,ve just noticed I'd posted one twice. Here's the 3rd shot I took.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2249/2149554747_79d40d7903_o.jpg

S-S

31st of December 2007 (Mon), 06:37

lol i saw that but with scrolling up and down i thought maybe there was a subtle difference

Shimpu

31st of December 2007 (Mon), 11:25

Here's one I took recently with the nifty.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2264/2050221041_4a6b31e725_o.jpg

willy b

31st of December 2007 (Mon), 11:41

Nice lighting!

JamesMorrison

31st of December 2007 (Mon), 11:55

The first shots taken with my 50 that i bought 24 hours ago.

http://mtracing.co.uk/photos/london/IMG_4639.jpg

http://mtracing.co.uk/photos/london/IMG_4672.jpg

alanyau

31st of December 2007 (Mon), 16:20

Still can't believe this lens was only $80.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2363/2153030010_9d2501ea59_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2055/2153113982_d76e36bc6b_o.jpg

JoYork

31st of December 2007 (Mon), 16:30

Your image isn't showing up for me, alanyau - it's saying the photo is currently unavailable.

alanyau

31st of December 2007 (Mon), 16:50

Your image isn't showing up for me, alanyau - it's saying the photo is currently unavailable.

Try again. I just uploaded a larger version of the picture.

JoYork

31st of December 2007 (Mon), 16:54

That's it, it's working now.

Looks tasty!

Photos By Katie

31st of December 2007 (Mon), 17:41

I am new here. Hello everyone.

I love this shot. Awesome

D60, 50 1.8 I, f3.5, 1/60

http://www.8frerichs.freeserve.co.uk/50_1.8.jpg

Paul

cledwards

31st of December 2007 (Mon), 17:44

Probably the last shots of the year for me with the new gear, taken yesterday.....

My 85 Year old Dad my hero!

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff242/stratocurtster/resizedIMG_3850.jpg

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff242/stratocurtster/resziedIMG_3852.jpg

Photos By Katie

31st of December 2007 (Mon), 18:09

Love this shot. Awesome.

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/1696/200708130761copy2iw6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Playing with a ring light I just made.

-Jaguar-

1st of January 2008 (Tue), 08:47

hello there, i am a new one, and i must say> you have amazing images with this lens!!! here's my fresh shots. :)

i love it [50mm f/1.8] :D

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/6234/012bc4.jpg

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/8229/011gm5.jpg

JoYork

1st of January 2008 (Tue), 10:28

Nice photos, guys!

S-S

1st of January 2008 (Tue), 16:14

hello there, i am a new one, and i must say> you have amazing images with this lens!!! here's my fresh shots. :)

i love it [50mm f/1.8] :D

those are fantastic shots - welcome to potn!

davo_robbo

1st of January 2008 (Tue), 17:04

had this lens for the last few weeks and i'm absolutely loving the incredible sharpness of it compared to my 17-70,
no editing, strait out of camera
iso 100 f7.1 1/200 handheld

willy b

1st of January 2008 (Tue), 17:44

hello there, i am a new one, and i must say> you have amazing images with this lens!!! here's my fresh shots. :)

i love it [50mm f/1.8] :D

These shots are truly amazing!! How do you get them in such good detail, the eyes and the skin are just amazing!! How much PP was done on these?

Reaperman

2nd of January 2008 (Wed), 06:32

These shots are truly amazing!! How do you get them in such good detail, the eyes and the skin are just amazing!! How much PP was done on these?

Hi Willy b. Can't speak for all the users on this one but the lens doesn't need a lot of PP if any in most instances. It really is a lovely sharp little lens. Good light obviously helps but using it brings results.

Good luck and post some when you can.

:DReaperman

willy b

2nd of January 2008 (Wed), 11:57

Cheers Reaperman!

elysium

2nd of January 2008 (Wed), 12:01

While I was testing my 50mm f/1.8 mounted to my extension tubes

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/8154/ballpointwq1.jpg

Bit of sharpening was needed but so fun.

-Jaguar-

2nd of January 2008 (Wed), 18:26

:) thanx!!!

p.s.
yes, i working on this images in photoshop (cs3). eyes, skin.. i use shadow&highlights, dodge tool, curves.....

alanyau

2nd of January 2008 (Wed), 18:41

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2114/2159394295_bed7d6464a_o.jpg

bluebomberx

3rd of January 2008 (Thu), 02:32

5D w/ EF 50mm f/1.8 (1987); 1/60 at f/1.8, ISO 400
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2127/2161747946_292b81feb8_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2220/2160950229_dec7827ce3_b.jpg

JiggyNS

3rd of January 2008 (Thu), 08:43

hello there, i am a new one, and i must say> you have amazing images with this lens!!! here's my fresh shots. :)

i love it [50mm f/1.8] :D

First shot is superb!

Dobro nam dosli :D

-Jaguar-

4th of January 2008 (Fri), 18:45

First shot is superb!

Dobro nam dosli :D

Thanx & hvala! :)

adam8080

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 02:01

ISO 3200, 1/15 sec

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/5541/img6854vi5.jpg

Namtaru

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 06:37

Some of these shots are amazing

Great stuff guys

daleftw

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 07:16

Some more from the noob-powered 400D+50/1.8:

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/605/sunglasseshz7.jpg

http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/9640/img0984sizedzy9.jpg

smorter

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 08:50

This is an ULTRA SHARP lens. It is incredible sharpness. I'm being a bit lazy here but I'll post these photos I had on another topic. they are the only 50mm f/1.8 II photos I have uploaded so :D

At f/4-f/5.6 using flash, the sharpness for things like portraits is OBSCENE

If you are a sharpness freak like me, you will not be disappointed with this lens (as long as you get one within specs!)

EXIF: f/8, 1/100, ISO 200, on 400D/XTi (430EX flash fired)
That is NOT softness on the right hand side, it is the actual lettering on the box that is low resolution :D
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2166/2168833988_ded83c2b6c_b.jpg

EXIF: f/7.1, 2 seconds exposure, ISO 100, on 400D/XTi
That is NOT softness on the right hand side, it is the actual lettering on the box that is low resolution :D
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2193/2168847380_7517f99fda_b.jpg

Matt Peters

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 13:01

I love this lense!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/mattssc/_MG_5888Medium.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/mattssc/framed.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/mattssc/_MG_5524Medium.jpg

P1et

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 19:01

http://www.southernsoot.com/Fence.jpg

mellowd

5th of January 2008 (Sat), 20:19

at 1.8
http://mellowd.co.uk/potn/Adventures_with_1_8_by_mellow_d.jpg

at 3.5
http://mellowd.co.uk/potn/yellow_____blue_by_mellow_d.jpg

at 10

http://mellowd.co.uk/potn/Number_2_by_mellow_d.jpg

wordsworth03

6th of January 2008 (Sun), 14:40

here are some shots at f2 on my new 5D :)

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g161/wordsworth03/IMG_0084.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g161/wordsworth03/IMG_0082.jpg

Kevin.Miracle

6th of January 2008 (Sun), 14:54

I love mine...

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g162/kmiracle1984/RCcar.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2063/2169623728_1e20f01425_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2320/2169623736_c746f42772_o.jpg

Madylyn

6th of January 2008 (Sun), 15:13

I just got this a couple weeks ago and I love it! It hasn't left my camera yet. =)

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s38/Madylyn02/L9-5.jpg
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s38/Madylyn02/L3-8.jpg

-Jaguar-

6th of January 2008 (Sun), 17:22

@wordsworth03 i testing on newspaper, and i must say f2 is more shapen than other apertures.

@Kev. first pic is amazing!!! :D

@p33vve & Madylyn babies is so cute :)

LoneWolf2

6th of January 2008 (Sun), 17:37

here's one of the first with the lense.
friend of mine.
this place was absolutely pitch black with the exception of a few little side lights on the wall that put out enough light to do nothing.
so, it was just on "on-board" flash on the camera for this.
exif should be intact, so far I love this lense, it's amazing in low light/pitch black conditions like this.

http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/4083/nickal6.jpg

philmony

7th of January 2008 (Mon), 10:26

Canon 40D 1/500 ISO 800 f1.8 - I absolutely love this lens for shooting hockey with limited light

http://apl737.com/m2.jpg

philmony

7th of January 2008 (Mon), 12:16

I meant to add these as well ... game 1 and game 2 5th jan and 6th jan - I really love this lens

http://wangthai.com/m2.jpg
http://wangthai.com/m3.jpghttp://wangthai.com/hockey/m2.jpg
http://wangthai.com/hockey/m3.jpg

http://wangthai.com/hockey/m5.jpg

http://wangthai.com/m4.jpg
http://wangthai.com/m5.jpg
http://wangthai.com/m6.jpg

scoutluke

7th of January 2008 (Mon), 14:14

This is my first SLR (XTi) and the first lense I purchased, all based on this thread. How am I doing?

f/4
ISO 100
1/800
RAW

http://www.lynleighelladesigns.com/luke/pics/IMG_0396post.jpg

elwood58

7th of January 2008 (Mon), 15:09

ScoutLuke

It does not get much better than that.

dan0103

7th of January 2008 (Mon), 20:10

Here's on of my first with this lens. I still can't get over how much sharper it is than the kit lens that came with my xti!

nicole1236

8th of January 2008 (Tue), 00:42

Hi. New here.
I love this lens. :)

F1.8
http://xs223.xs.to/xs223/08021/lunaeditsmall1.jpg

F2.4
http://xs323.xs.to/xs323/08022/appleeditsmall1.jpg

This was taken with the reverse lens technique:

http://xs223.xs.to/xs223/08022/tigerreddeviant3web1.jpg

randomgrafix

8th of January 2008 (Tue), 14:59

Here's this year's Christmas gift.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2130/2178885640_f36c5abc5b_o.jpg

Rebel 300D / nifty / Extention tube #2

cory1848

8th of January 2008 (Tue), 16:46

Here is mine taken with my seudo studio set up...
50mm, F8, 1/30, ISO 100, Manual mode. CC welcome...

http://www.fixedfocus.us/images/tomatoes.jpg

willy b

8th of January 2008 (Tue), 17:43

Cory, sweet shot!

Nicole, some very nice shots there, love the apple one:)

borg79

8th of January 2008 (Tue), 20:02

So sharp!

Full Frame

http://my.tbaytel.net/nelli/firewood1.JPG

http://my.tbaytel.net/nelli/firewood2.JPGhttp://my.tbaytel.net/nelli/firewood2.JPG

I love this lens, although the AF can be a little strange at times. Taken with 40D. Did a few minor adjustments in PS, not much though.

100% Crop

http://my.tbaytel.net/nelli/firewood2.jpg
http://my.tbaytel.net/nelli/firewood2.JPG

cory1848

8th of January 2008 (Tue), 23:13

Cory, sweet shot!

Nicole, some very nice shots there, love the apple one:)

Thanks, just starting out with stock...Hopefully this would get accepted...

I just realized...Does the thread stating 1.8F shots mean using the 1.8 lens? or using the 1.8F stop of the 50mm lens? Mine is at F8 using the 50mm 1.8 lens, does this count?

willstar

9th of January 2008 (Wed), 00:24

Thanks, just starting out with stock...Hopefully this would get accepted...

I just realized...Does the thread stating 1.8F shots mean using the 1.8 lens? or using the 1.8F stop of the 50mm lens? Mine is at F8 using the 50mm 1.8 lens, does this count?

Nice shots, Cory.

It means using the 50mm f/1.8 lens at whatever f/stop suits your shot. As opposed to using, say the 50mm f/1.4 or f/1.2.

So yes, it counts!

Mike55

9th of January 2008 (Wed), 15:51

Shot of our cat from today at 2.8 with zero PP of any kind. Heck of a lens.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/cubs5000/cat.jpg

cory1848

9th of January 2008 (Wed), 22:37

Here are a couple more...

http://www.fixedfocus.us/images/grapes.jpg

http://www.fixedfocus.us/images/bananas.jpg

borg79

9th of January 2008 (Wed), 23:35

Found an older flash from the film days, turns out its not a bad flash! Sync voltage is 8v so it plays fine with my 40d. My first bounce flash pic!
http://my.tbaytel.net/nelli/bouce.jpg
http://my.tbaytel.net/bouce.jpg

heb112

10th of January 2008 (Thu), 01:14

My first post. This was taken with no flash in very low light, so I did have to adjust a bit (online using Picnik via Flickr). I've only had the camera (and lens) a few weeks so I'm still a newb but this is one of my favorites so far.

Exposure: 0.02 sec (1/50)
Aperture: f/1.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 800

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2386/2174285660_410798736e.jpg
IMG_0401r by heb112, on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/heb112/2174285660/)

randomgrafix

10th of January 2008 (Thu), 08:22

From my birthday party last night:
Rebel XTI / nifty

before the wish
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2067/2183141134_1e7aae2635_o.jpg

after the wish
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2182/2182354727_0352752ebb_o.jpg

C&C welcomed

Tom O

10th of January 2008 (Thu), 09:04

Well running into this thread just cost me!! I'm off to get mine as soon as the stores open..

Tom O

10th of January 2008 (Thu), 09:13

ScoutLuke..that is a great shot..what an expression on her face!! It makes me wonder what she was thinking about...

Salman1

10th of January 2008 (Thu), 09:40

Salman1

10th of January 2008 (Thu), 09:43

whoops. Still learning how to manage photos in here.

Jethro790

10th of January 2008 (Thu), 10:00

Salman1, it's a fantastic all day, everyday lens. Very fast and great image quality for the price. Bokeh leaves a little to be desired, but not bad. It's very light and plastic feeling, it has a plastic mount to the camera. I have heard stories of people opening thier bag and finding this lens in pieces for no apparent reason. Thankfully it's costs less than a good quality UV filter. I have enjoyed mine thoroughly.

That said, I am upgrading to the 1.4 as soon as possible. The metal mount, distance chart for focusing and hopefully better autofocus performance will make it worth it. I am only doing so becasue I have used my 1.8 so much. Much more than any of the other high end lenses I own.

JoYork

10th of January 2008 (Thu), 11:04

There's no denying this lens is a lotta fun, but I just hope I never drop it as I know for sure it won't survive a fall of more than a few inches.

cory1848

10th of January 2008 (Thu), 11:13

I don't know about purchasing such expensive L series lenses considering I'm an amateur photographer in the standard sense but a pro when it comes to the field I choose to shoot. Regardless, my 40D is a great camera. I wonder what your opinions are about the lower non IS or L lenses are for everyday shooting and nothing like studio photography etc. That 50mm sounds nice but what makes it so cheap? I guess the thought of spending so much cash on some of these lenses makes my stomach turn. If I could afford to do so, I would. What are your thoughts on this particular "cheap" AF EF 50mm lens for everyday use?

Believe me, I am in the same situation as you...I have a degree in Photography and the main reason I havent pursued it was due to the cost. After 9 years I am falling back in love with it and dropping cash on my 30D and lenses, cards, bags, tripod, monopod, etc...puts a pretty big dent in my wallet. I am trying to pursue the stock avenue to try and make some money to pay this stuff off and hopefully buy better lenses. In my case, this little 50mm was $90 and with a little PP, has some great results. So far I am really happy with it, although I am still fighting the fact that I cant zoom which makes me less inclined to use it for everyday shooting. The biggest advantage I see with it, is the 1.8 stop. For $90, with an 1.8 its really a steal.

UPSGuy

10th of January 2008 (Thu), 11:23

Salman1 - I say go for it. If you look around, Adorama has one of the best prices w/shipping to the US right now. Mine's on the way & will be here tomorrow. Total cost with shipping - $74.95. It just doesn't get better than that for the 1.8 & the potential quality I've seen from some of the pictures in this thread.

MONDONGO_CON_CUAJITO

10th of January 2008 (Thu), 12:43

here's two

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2337/2145245102_9492a4fe7c.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2128/2115938623_0331794740.jpg

Mike55

10th of January 2008 (Thu), 13:10

jonnythan

10th of January 2008 (Thu), 13:13

I got mine from Abe's of Maine for I think $74.95 shipped.

Here are a couple of shots:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/jonnythan/eddie.jpg

http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sctm/v171/64/110/637156598/n637156598_550898_9635.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/jonnythan/whoa_larger.jpg

borg79

10th of January 2008 (Thu), 14:58

The biggest thing I find with this lens seems to be lighting. Sure it has a nice wide aperture and lets in plenty of light, but the pictures dont seem to be nearly as sharp as when there is good lighting. The exact same item flash on and flash off with flash looks worlds better. I hate flash as it can look unnatural IMHO but its a necessary evil with this lens i find...Anyone else notice that the AF seems to be 'loose' even under good lighting, like it just bounces around a little when locking on? Maby mine is just loose who knows..

jonnythan

10th of January 2008 (Thu), 14:59

Well, FWIW, the images you see above (which look pretty sharp to me) were taken in a 15x17-foot living room with a single up-firing floor lamp with an old 100W bulb in it. Focusing was always quick.

lovecolt

10th of January 2008 (Thu), 15:04

http://rcolt.com/pictures/random_photo_meet_2/coffee.jpg

borg79

10th of January 2008 (Thu), 15:30

What were your settings? Av mode? Sometimes when using Av i set my fstop at lets say f/2 to get a nice DOF but then it ends up overexposing badly, strange how it does that sometimes, then i have to use full manual to get a good exposure (using a 40D). Anyone else experience this?

-- edit-- just changed metering from spot to evaluative, seems better now :)

Well, FWIW, the images you see above (which look pretty sharp to me) were taken in a 15x17-foot living room with a single up-firing floor lamp with an old 100W bulb in it. Focusing was always quick.

jonnythan

10th of January 2008 (Thu), 15:37

I only shoot in manual mode. I could see myself shooting in Av mode, say, outside where there's tons of light, but it's too frustrating to use inside.

Those images were, top to bottom:

1/30, f/2.0, ISO 800
1/60, f/2.2, ISO 400
1/40, f/4.0, ISO 1600

SingingSabre

10th of January 2008 (Thu), 15:54

Taken with the 50
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/SingingSabre/Random%20Eddie%20stuff/OptimismWTMK.jpg

jonnythan

10th of January 2008 (Thu), 16:18

Probably used a light box of some sort (lots of DIY ones out there)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=281524&highlight=light+box

flipstyle72

10th of January 2008 (Thu), 16:34

couple of snap shots with the 50...not much on my laptop. Most on my pc at home. I'll dig some up.

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc29/rmrdesigns/1846a4c4.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc29/rmrdesigns/bed59363.jpg

SingingSabre

10th of January 2008 (Thu), 16:39

Keep it up, Flip! You're off to a good start! Just check that focus and make sure your subjects' eyes are what are sharp.

SwiftFootTim

10th of January 2008 (Thu), 16:48

Took these today and last night, I really love the lower apertures under f/4 as they allow me to make the most of our poor late afternoon winter light. Although the shallow DOF can be a challenge as seen in the three cats photo. Sometimes it works to the photo's advantage though.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/SwiftFootTim/Cats/IMG_0429.jpg http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/SwiftFootTim/Cats/IMG_0430.jpg

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/SwiftFootTim/Cats/IMG_0433.jpg

cory1848

10th of January 2008 (Thu), 17:09

QUESTION

How did you get everything white like that? It look like there's just nothing there in the background. What are the fruits actually resting on, a table?

Its my budget version of a lightbox without the box. IF that makes sense...I will post a pic later tonight of it. But I read up on the DIY lightbox thread and just used the easle paper that you can get at walmart on my desk. I used two artist desk lamps, the cheap $10 ones...and put tissue paper over those to diffuse the light. Used 100W bulbs... This in conjuction with my flash gave me "close" results. In PP, I adjusted white balance (shoot raw), and exposure, brightness, contrast, unsharp mask, and curves...just played around with those settings. There is no cutting out of the background with pen or lasso tools. I am pretty happy with the results for such a basic set up. Just hoping they are good enough for stock...

UPSGuy

10th of January 2008 (Thu), 17:37

Just hoping they are good enough for stock...

Good enough to make me hungry...does that count for anything? :)

TxDietwater

10th of January 2008 (Thu), 19:52

Just got mine on tuesday, i love it!!

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/6254/jollyur4.jpg

firemanup

10th of January 2008 (Thu), 20:01

Here's one..

http://members.aol.com/firemanup/busajan08g.jpg

gerbdc2

10th of January 2008 (Thu), 21:35

just got mine last week
so far i love it !!
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l93/gerb_dc2/dd.jpg

gkoskela

11th of January 2008 (Fri), 00:15

I've been eyeing this thread for weeks! We got a Rebel XTI for Christmas, and I'm loving returning to photography as an interest. I was really into it in late grade school and middle school, but have let it slip away. The Rebel is pulling me quickly back in, and this forum has been great!

My nifty fifty arrived today, purchased from forum member Haverman. Thanks! Here's one of the first shots I took, of my daughter:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2077/2184810240_7334bfb41b.jpg

Epix

11th of January 2008 (Fri), 00:30

Very sharp lens!

234614

flipstyle72

11th of January 2008 (Fri), 13:34

Ok, here's a snapshot... I'm learning...

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc29/rmrdesigns/general%20photography/c66a654a.jpg

elysium

11th of January 2008 (Fri), 13:44

Woah, big guy with a small lens. Dont you find the camera a tad small?

randomgrafix

11th of January 2008 (Fri), 13:46

Looks like a P&S in your hands. I know the feeling I have an XTi (B-day gift) and it's way small in my hands. I tend to use my 300D more.

willy b

11th of January 2008 (Fri), 13:48

Very sharp lens!

234614

Nice shot!

flipstyle72

11th of January 2008 (Fri), 13:53

lol, it does feel a tad small actually but it's the most I was willing to spend just yet!

marcus769

11th of January 2008 (Fri), 14:00

lol, it does feel a tad small actually but it's the most I was willing to spend just yet!

Dang, you got quite the grip on that thing!

Jayson Prentice

11th of January 2008 (Fri), 14:07

I would suggest dropping some money in on the purchase of a grip, it'll make the camera feel much better in your hands! ;)

RolyRatman

11th of January 2008 (Fri), 14:08

bluebomberx

11th of January 2008 (Fri), 16:52

5D w/ EF 50mm f/1.8 - 1/200 at f/8; ISO 100
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2048/2185418481_c627197e5e_b.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/2185418481/)

flipstyle72

11th of January 2008 (Fri), 16:59

Flipstyle, you have the same problem as me. Someone removed my fingers and replaced them with pork sausages. I highly recommend the BG-E3 grip, you can pick it up real cheap and it makes the camera fit nicer in my paws and gives better balance.

I think I will stop by the local shop this weekend. As you can see in my photo, the manipulations I have to do to help keep steady. lol...

djeuch

11th of January 2008 (Fri), 17:04

I can't imagine holding that! I'm shooting a 40D with its grip, and any time I've taken the grip off I think it is too small!

RolyRatman

11th of January 2008 (Fri), 18:47

I think I will stop by the local shop this weekend. As you can see in my photo, the manipulations I have to do to help keep steady. lol...

You wont regret it bud, let us know how you get on. For me it made the camera a different beast

jonnythan

12th of January 2008 (Sat), 01:24

Sometimes I think I'm the only one who enjoys the fact that the XT is tiny by SLR standards.

JoYork

12th of January 2008 (Sat), 10:45

Took this about an hour ago...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2126/2187005223_11a0f42cac_o.jpg

It is a nice lens. I'm getting a couple of zooms shortly... if they can equal what this cheap little lens can do I'll be a very happy bunny.

msowsun

12th of January 2008 (Sat), 11:27

It is a nice lens. I'm getting a couple of zooms shortly... if they can equal what this cheap little lens can do I'll be a very happy bunny.

Before you buy a zoom lens you should get some advice here or elsewhere because not many zooms (especially cheap zooms) will be as sharp as your 50mm 1.8.

You may be very disappointed in your choice.

JoYork

12th of January 2008 (Sat), 11:34

Decided on the 17-55IS and the 70-200 f/4 IS... I think they're generally considered to be about the sharpest zooms you can get, my friend has the 17-55 and I'm happy with the quality of the images.

By the end of the year I hope to have a couple more primes (85 1.8 and 135 f/2)... I'm happy to zoom with my feet and I love the quality, but there are some events coming up this year where only a zoom will do for now.

TomTomTuning

12th of January 2008 (Sat), 12:05

8000 f/1.8 (Exposure Bias= -1.00)
The shot is a little underexposed but it was hard to take the shot due to the bright sun light and a white car. But i like the moddy feel to it.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2057/2161164338_7630a35509_o.jpg

Popper

12th of January 2008 (Sat), 15:33

taken today.... with a homemade lightbox....

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/LoKyBuckeye/Misc/IMG_3095.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/LoKyBuckeye/Misc/IMG_3092.jpg

willy b

12th of January 2008 (Sat), 15:49

Is that a new generation Dslr?...

JoYork

12th of January 2008 (Sat), 15:50

It's the new 5D...but shh, don't tell anyone.

msowsun

12th of January 2008 (Sat), 15:52

willy b

12th of January 2008 (Sat), 15:53

Ow, cheers Jo, for clearing that one up...

Popper

12th of January 2008 (Sat), 16:04

Is that a new generation Dslr?...

I had a heck of a time getting my CF card in the back. I had to shove it in pretty good but I got it in there. :D

willy b

12th of January 2008 (Sat), 16:11

Lol!

tonylong

12th of January 2008 (Sat), 17:10

I had a heck of a time getting my CF card in the back. I had to shove it in pretty good but I got it in there. :D

Cleaning the sensor must be fun:)!

willy b

12th of January 2008 (Sat), 17:20

Imagine a "L" on that:

Hear is an artists impression...;)

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/Untitled.jpg

TxDietwater

12th of January 2008 (Sat), 17:31

I love this lens

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/9882/swimsa3.jpg

dec11ad

12th of January 2008 (Sat), 19:16

I want your honest opinion about this picture. It was taken with my rebel xt and the 50mm f1.8 lens.http://picasaweb.google.com/adamwaldner/UnknownViolin/photo#5154742358543168146

djeuch

12th of January 2008 (Sat), 19:46

For me, the crop is a little too tight, and I can tell it is with the on-board flash (harsh shadows). With bounced flash, would have been much better.

In my opinion, I think the DOF on the shot is just about perfect! EXIF information is stripped, so I can't tell what you shot, but I think aperture-wise it is good.

CHARLES E. PHILLIPS

12th of January 2008 (Sat), 20:55

Excellent Shots by any measure!

lylabloom

12th of January 2008 (Sat), 23:42

I'm so new to this photography stuff. I've had my XTi for 3 months now and this lens is about 2 months old. I love it to bits and pieces.

Epix

13th of January 2008 (Sun), 00:15

flipstyle72

13th of January 2008 (Sun), 06:09

don't point that at me!!

willy b

13th of January 2008 (Sun), 15:27

Nothing amazing

1http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/002-2.jpg

2http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/003-2.jpg

3http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/005-3.jpg

jptsr1

13th of January 2008 (Sun), 15:40

From a little river bottom shooting:

235191

Camera Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 50.0mm
Exposure Time: 0.0003 s (1/4000)
Aperture: f/1.8
ISO equiv: 100
White Balance: Auto
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)

Is that a Springfield? Looks like my old 1911 Mil-Spec. I loved that gun. Should have never sold it. Now that I've seen this im gonna have to take my Nifty out to the range with me next trip.

J.

mirkoc

13th of January 2008 (Sun), 17:26

I'm so new to this photography stuff. I've had my XTi for 3 months now and this lens is about 2 months old. I love it to bits and pieces.

Nice photo!
I like the composition and one can really feel the moment and the atmosphere.
Send some more!

Epix

13th of January 2008 (Sun), 18:23

Is that a Springfield? Looks like my old 1911 Mil-Spec. I loved that gun. Should have never sold it. Now that I've seen this im gonna have to take my Nifty out to the range with me next trip.

J.Yeah, it's a Springfield 1911 Champion complete Mil-Spec. Best handgun I've ever owned.

Grentz

13th of January 2008 (Sun), 18:27

Just got it for christmas, now I wish all my lenses were 1.8!

http://www.grayrentz.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1283&g2_serialNumber=2

Salman1

14th of January 2008 (Mon), 04:05

royv

14th of January 2008 (Mon), 04:11

Great shots! I found the Canon 50mm f/1.8 II lens for $70.00 on Amazon. Is this the same type of lens everyone is using? I'm impressed for such a cheaply priced lens. I guess it really IS the photographer. It is amazing to see so many posts in other threads knocking down the lower priced lenses. Is there a difference between the II and what many of you are using? I'm ordering mine tomorrow.

It's a great lens indeed for the money, but the focussing can be a pain in the arse sometimes though..in low light it's really bad.

One from yesterday, 50 1.8 on a 30D with 430ex (bounced off ceilling).

http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/990/lucgz5.jpg

Salman1

14th of January 2008 (Mon), 05:14

Nice shot. So, for the $70 or so bucks its definatly worth it?

JoYork

14th of January 2008 (Mon), 05:25

Nice shot. So, for the $70 or so bucks its definatly worth it?

Yes.

drandtus

14th of January 2008 (Mon), 05:27

Me, a day or 2 ago just playing around. Tripod, 430EX. ISO100, 1/8 SS, f/6.3. Love this little lense.

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q260/drandtus/portraits/IMG_3517.jpg

royv

14th of January 2008 (Mon), 08:51

Nice shot. So, for the $70 or so bucks its definatly worth it?

Absolutely. :D

jonnythan

14th of January 2008 (Mon), 09:05

http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v181/64/110/637156598/n637156598_558602_8922.jpg

djeuch

14th of January 2008 (Mon), 21:11

Mine arrived today. Man is f/1.8 shallow DOF!

http://www.jeuch.com/pics/2008/2008-01-14/nomark/IMG_4785S.JPG

FYI - seems pretty sharp too - here's a center 100% crop - I focused on the seam of the box:

http://www.jeuch.com/pics/2008/2008-01-14/nomark/IMG_4785_center_crop.JPG

willy b

15th of January 2008 (Tue), 12:09

1http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/002-3.jpg

2http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/005-4.jpg

3http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/012-4.jpg

4http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/015-6.jpg

5http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/013-4.jpg

6http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/hdr4-3.jpg

7http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/017-5.jpg

8http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/063-4.jpg

Ogreenlee

15th of January 2008 (Tue), 17:44

I posted this in another thread, but I'm really liking this lens, and I think it's perfect for a slr newb like myself.

This was one of the first shots I ever took... new camera, new lens... the whole shebang.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x274/olivegreenlee/1117a.jpg

flipstyle72

15th of January 2008 (Tue), 17:58

we always see pretty flowers, how about some weeds behind my warehouse...

Still trying to get this right...

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc29/rmrdesigns/general%20photography/d11d73a2.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc29/rmrdesigns/general%20photography/f1808192.jpg