Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II - Nifty Fifty

[_aravena]

few new nifty shots

http://a993.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/120/l_d803b8aba866e436834af275c0b3aff8.jpg

http://a910.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/31/l_e9fdc8546a6851a50945e273e11bd7b5.jpg

[staceyann]

few new nifty shots

http://a993.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/120/l_d803b8aba866e436834af275c0b3aff8.jpg

http://a910.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/31/l_e9fdc8546a6851a50945e273e11bd7b5.jpg

Really nice! I just got my nifty fifty. Got some nice shots of my dog. How do you make yours look so crispy like that?

[staceyann]

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f245/staceyshipp/IMG_0614.jpg

[hurley1718]

Here are 2 of my first shots with the 50....

[woodsj6]

Just ordered my Siggy 10-20mm a few days ago, and I'm pretty sure this will be my next lens purchase for my 400D...thanks for convincing me!

[Ze.Dong]

here is my shot:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/2308794073_1edd47eafc.jpg

[JoYork]

That looks like a transvestite mannequin!

[S-S]

here's a couple of my recent ones... both shot at f/1.8

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=253557&stc=1&d=1205488052 http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=253558&stc=1&d=1205488052

[Rubberhead]

here is my shot:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/2308794073_1edd47eafc.jpg



It's sharp and has a fine bokeh but it's really creepy.

[PG07]

here's a couple of my recent ones... both shot at f/1.8

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=253557&stc=1&d=1205488052 http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=253558&stc=1&d=1205488052


Very nice:)

[rooftopsuicideclub]

ok, i'm in. i shot mostly all of this photoshoot with the nifty.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2087/2323027584_00e8c989a3_o.jpg

[jskwarek]

OK it's taken me about a week off and on to make it through all 152 pages of this thread, I bought the lens about 50 pages ago.:D Still learning how to use it seem to have a lot of throw aways but I'm really enjoying it.

Is there anyway to see the EXIF data on the pictures that the user hasn't posted the information? Some say the data is imbedded but I can't seem to figure out how to see it.

Anyway.... Here's one I kept and first of probably many that I'll post in this thread.

http://gallery.mac.com/jasonskwarek/100230/20080313/web.jpg
C&C welcome, I know I've got a lot to learn.
Jason

[S-S]

depends how they saved their photo - if you use photoshop 'save for web' command the exif data is stripped away and can't be seen, as it saves a copy of the photo.

but if i'm curious, i just save the shot to my desktop and right click properties, summary, advanced. if there is any exif to show, it will be there.

[_aravena]

All my stuff comes from myspace, easy to upload and unlimited space, but it strips exif data.

[caiguar]

I just got mine this week...what can I say about this lens that hasn't been said already? hmmm nothing. I think this lens is something that EVERY bag should have, of course if the 1.4 exists thats even better but, for us that don't have the money for the other one, this lens is everything you can imagine in a portrait lens.

I'm just learning to use it but I got this lens to take good pictures of my kid here are some decent images so far.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/caiguar0/20080313-IMG_9754.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/caiguar0/20080313-IMG_9800.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a350/caiguar0/20080313-IMG_9795.jpg

[S-S]

that second shot is great, really nice expression on the gentleman's face; shame the baby is soft

[caiguar]

yea, still learning to use it. I really need a flash to bounce, I struggle a lot with indoor low light pics.

[daveftm]

yea, still learning to use it. I really need a flash to bounce, I struggle a lot with indoor low light pics.

this is the first shot I am really pleased with using the nifty and flash bounced off the ceiling --

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/2326679973_fafafae0c0_b.jpg

[S-S]

nice!

[caiguar]

indeed

[UmphreyBogart]

will this lens do me well with a no flash concert i'm shooting in april and an informal reception i'm doing in may? i've had it for like a month but i'm still new to it. the AF on its screws with my brain. its too off for my taste but what i've shot has been wide open. for some reason i think i've heard like a 2.8 is great with this lens. is that true that its not always great wide open? where should i expect to be at with a moderate/mediocre(spelling?) lit concert? thanks people!

[steve215]

here's my contribution
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/6287/img0089ih5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[willy b]

Such a cool little lens, not shot with it for about a month now:( I'll go out for a play later me think:)

[Jonathan Taylor]

From 2 shoots last week, first shot at f/4, second shot at f/2.8:

[bauerman]

Center row of the calculator - appropriate for tax time - right? :)

f1.8

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p20371986.jpg

[S.O.P]

Couldn't get the WB right with this one, due to the flash bouncing off the green walls. I kind of gave up in the end, didn't want to waste too much time on it. She is a happy little girl when she wakes up though.

http://www.users.on.net/~evangw/pics/POTN/_MG_6883.jpg


My neighbour. EXIF is intact, 430EX bounced vertically, +2/3EC (which I think was a tad too much but has wiped out any irregularities on his skin).

http://www.users.on.net/~evangw/pics/POTN/_MG_6914.jpg

[willy b]

1http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/001-6.jpg

2http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/003-5.jpg

3http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/004-9.jpg

4http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/006-7.jpg

[gef]

Toying with the 50mm and some tubes....

http://static.zooomr.com/images/4497142_7ed4d7875b.jpg (http://static.zooomr.com/images/4497142_7ed4d7875b_b.jpg)

http://static.zooomr.com/images/4497148_9e6fe06bd8.jpg (http://static.zooomr.com/images/4497148_9e6fe06bd8_b.jpg)
click images for bigger...

[willy b]

The 50 with tubes is fun!

[S-S]

yeah i wanted a 100mm macro until i tried the 50 with tubes - good enough for what i wanted to do - usually dont have to attach them all to get the shot i want

[jskwarek]

Since the wife inherited my old XTi she's really enjoyed learning how to use it. She's now challenged me to a picture a day type posting between she and I on our .Mac Galleries. I'm using it as an opportunity to learn teh 50mm on items I usually wouldn't shoot. Here's yesterday's entry. Of course C&C is always appreciated.

Jason

http://gallery.mac.com/jasonskwarek/100230/20080316/web.jpg

[gef]

Yah, the tubes or neat to play with.... I tried a friend 100mm macro once and loved it, and someday would like it too.... But till then I have to tubes to play with!

[NZDoug]

Heres a brochure that I shot with the 50 1.8.
The chromey SHAPE logo with the water drops was shot with the 90T+S as it was the only other lens I had at that time. :D

[justisnmnz]

Absolutely stunning bathroom. Very well designed brochure, minimal, I like it.

Edit: here's a picture from a while back:
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/366/92368polo07800pxta9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[The-great-328ic]

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/5344/img0213zz6.jpg

was kind of dark outside, I had the iso at 1600

[canon_fire]

some randoms with the 50

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f167/T_W_M/Canon-85mm.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f167/T_W_M/M-krzr.jpg

[Bill Pham]

a few shot i took the other day. was pretty bore so at home.
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t210/Billphotos_2007/6A4E0697_edited-1.jpg
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t210/Billphotos_2007/6A4E0699_edited-1.jpg
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t210/Billphotos_2007/6A4E0700_edited-1.jpg

exif should be intact.

Bill

[DarrenSA]

Some more nifty fifty shots I had to take for college.

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/836/picture4hp9.jpg

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/9930/picture6of0.jpg

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/7648/picture9um0.jpg

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/6543/picture11yu6.jpg

[korie83]

Just got my nifty fifty today, and went on a little excursion to take some pics, just gonna post one here and put the rest in the Nature/Animals forum, enjoy!



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3239/2347149806_dc06a82f1f_o.jpg

PS. I love this lens, I'm still a newb, but this made me feel like a pro today, so much more fun composing shots with this over the kit lens.

[Roy Webber]

Even though this lens is cheap, I would not buy it for the sake of it.. I don't do low light phtography, so my 17-85 covers the focal length and more besides.

[GeologyROCKS]

Here's a couple random ones from the house, I got bored....
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b345/Undergr0undAssassins/004copy.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b345/Undergr0undAssassins/003copy.jpg

[willy b]

Even though this lens is cheap, I would not buy it for the sake of it.. I don't do low light phtography, so my 17-85 covers the focal length and more besides.

I don't do low light...i got it for the brilliant DOF it has! Plus it is nice and sharp, and very good little experimenting lens!

[ZekaG]

Few more from me with a 5D:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2338/2344551892_519d4ce8a6_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3189/2344580534_52055ba7fc_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3078/2343787337_d80a025b87_o.jpg

[willy b]

Dam there sharp!!! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[ZekaG]

Dam there sharp!!! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

That's why I like this lens :)

[bndgrl]

This lens hardly ever comes off my camera.

http://lh4.google.com/morristk/R8N_tpmm4wI/AAAAAAAAIPI/2RLpsKk0zmM/s800/DP-56.jpg

http://lh4.google.com/morristk/R5YgGTIYqWI/AAAAAAAAG6c/9P_JBekwFbs/s800/albr_53.jpg

http://lh4.google.com/morristk/R5YgMTIYqvI/AAAAAAAAG9k/rdSxZ-uwTWg/s800/albr_79.jpg

[willy b]

That last shot is brilliant! The lighting really makes it!

[bndgrl]

That last shot is brilliant! The lighting really makes it!

Thanks!! :D It's definitely one of my favorites too!

[jskwarek]

bndgrl, could you post the EXIF data on those images?

Thanks, Jason

[bauerman]

Great job bndgrl - wonderful concert shots. With the 50mm though and performances - you have to ensure that you have good seats.....looks like you did! :)

[S-S]

those band shots are awesome - good as any ive seen on band sites or mags
have you sold any?

[bndgrl]

bndgrl, could you post the EXIF data on those images?

Thanks, Jason

Sure!
1.
Make = Canon
Model = Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
Exposure Time = 1/100"
F Number = F1.8
Exposure Program = Shutter priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 800
Exif Version = Version 2.21
Date Time Original = 2008-02-16 22:59:03
Date Time Digitized = 2008-02-16 22:59:03
Shutter Speed Value = 6.64 TV
Aperture Value = 1.7 AV
Exposure Bias Value = +2EV
Metering Mode = Pattern
Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 50mm
Custom Rendered = Normal process
Exposure Mode = Auto exposure
White Balance = Manual white balance
Scene Capture Type = Normal


2.
Make = Canon
Model = Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
Exposure Time = 1/125"
F Number = F2.2
Exposure Program = Shutter priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 800
Exif Version = Version 2.21
Date Time Original = 2007-11-28 22:32:55
Date Time Digitized = 2007-11-28 22:32:55
Shutter Speed Value = 6.97 TV
Aperture Value = 2.28 AV
Exposure Bias Value = ±0EV
Max Aperture Value = F1.79
Metering Mode = Pattern
Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 50mm
Custom Rendered = Normal process
Exposure Mode = Auto exposure
White Balance = Manual white balance
Scene Capture Type = Normal


3.
Make = Canon
Model = Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
Exposure Time = 1/125"
F Number = F2.2
Exposure Program = Shutter priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 800
Exif Version = Version 2.21
Date Time Original = 2007-11-28 22:32:55
Date Time Digitized = 2007-11-28 22:32:55
Shutter Speed Value = 6.97 TV
Aperture Value = 2.28 AV
Exposure Bias Value = ±0EV
Max Aperture Value = F1.79
Metering Mode = Pattern
Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 50mm
Custom Rendered = Normal process
Exposure Mode = Auto exposure
White Balance = Manual white balance
Scene Capture Type = Normal

[bndgrl]

Great job bndgrl - wonderful concert shots. With the 50mm though and performances - you have to ensure that you have good seats.....looks like you did! :)

Thanks!! I definitely did! I was in the pit both times. Can't get much better than that! :)

those band shots are awesome - good as any ive seen on band sites or mags
have you sold any?

Thanks!! The first picture is of Drowning Pool and I've received word that they want some but they haven't contacted my yet. The last two are from Alter Bridge and no, I haven't heard anything from them. :(

They were all shot for an online magazine, http://www.maximummetal.com (http://www.maximummetal.com/). There are more there if you're bored. All shot with the Nifty. ;)

[Max F]

woah! Great shots bndgrl and Zeka! I don't think I'll post anymore 50mm f1.8 after those.

[Max F]

Ok, I will... Here's my baby girl:

[S-S]

gorgeous!

[BobbyT]

Yum
http://images32.fotki.com/v1108/photos/9/949682/6036416/3210814-vi.jpg

[Gipetto]

Got out this morning with a keeper.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2245/2353828764_e9736d99de.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tehgipster/2353828764/)

Click for larger sizes

[Lionstone]

My adorable God-daughter ...

[VDMTom]

Did anyone buy the $22 hood that goes with the camera? think its worth it?

[S-S]

i dont have the hood for this lens, but i do for all my zooms and when i get the 85L i will have it for that too

havent really noticed occasion where there was flares or glare that was unwanted, from this lens so havent worried about it

[davo_robbo]

heres a few from my end :)
they come up really soft becuase of the resize, all are tack sharp and very easy to look at :)

#1
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2339/2284784054_afa91ccb96_b.jpg

#2
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2100/2266127287_d55bce9b7d_b.jpg

#3
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2210/2266142657_4dc105556b_b.jpg

#4
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2165/2220325444_4449955cd7_b.jpg

#5
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2328/2219520243_18b4675756_b.jpg

#6
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2241/2222161882_dcb98b8121_b.jpg

[S-S]

the eyes in this shot really caught my attention because of their colour, and the pose is very natural too, so i thought i'd do a little PP to bring out his features more and make the eyes pop. i didnt do any spot editing, just a small crop, some lighting & colour balancing, and a bit of sharpening. your shot was slightly underexposed and a bit flat - i hope you dont mind my edit:

[davo_robbo]

nah that came out really well,
i tried to keep it slightly undersaturated for a more subtle effect,
^thats actually me :)
a friend of mine took the shot,
but yeah, edit looks great,
Dave

[NeinLives]

the eyes in this shot really caught my attention because of their colour, and the pose is very natural too, so i thought i'd do a little PP to bring out his features more and make the eyes pop. i didnt do any spot editing, just a small crop, some lighting & colour balancing, and a bit of sharpening. your shot was slightly underexposed and a bit flat - i hope you dont mind my edit:

Whoa. Huge difference.

[tonylong]

nah that came out really well,
i tried to keep it slightly undersaturated for a more subtle effect,
^thats actually me :)
a friend of mine took the shot,
but yeah, edit looks great,
Dave

I personally don't care much for the dark/dim look, just a personal taste thing, so I thought the edit helped that shot.

From your portrait it's obvious that you're a young man and, let me say, I congratulate you on setting off on this creative journey!

[S-S]

nah that came out really well,
i tried to keep it slightly undersaturated for a more subtle effect,
^thats actually me :)
a friend of mine took the shot,
but yeah, edit looks great,
Dave

:shock: thats funny cos i wondered whether it was a self portrait (altho i guess with your friend doing the shooting, strictly speaking it's not)

i didn't adjust the saturation at all, just the levels and added a little bit of yellow to compensate for being in the shade

is that your natural eye colour? quite unique, only saw one other person with such green eyes, a friend of mine from back in high school

[BIGTUFFGUY]

some randoms with the 50



http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f167/T_W_M/M-krzr.jpg
how did you get this shot?
flash?

[flipstyle72]

I love this lens...

one of the recent shots taken with my newly acquired 40D.

http://flipstyle.smugmug.com/photos/270018736_AGabS-L.jpg (http://flipstyle.smugmug.com/gallery/4481138_GxRt2#270018736)

[steve215]

flip that 40d seems to be treating you well.

nice pic

[Don28]

the eyes in this shot really caught my attention because of their colour, and the pose is very natural too, so i thought i'd do a little PP to bring out his features more and make the eyes pop. i didnt do any spot editing, just a small crop, some lighting & colour balancing, and a bit of sharpening. your shot was slightly underexposed and a bit flat - i hope you dont mind my edit:

wicked edit SS! :)

[S-S]

fanks - was a great photo to start with

[DarrenSA]

Not much going on in this shot, but I thought it would be a good example of the DOF when used at f/1.8.

[bauerman]

Not much going on in this shot, but I thought it would be a good example of the DOF when used at f/1.8.

Yeah the depth of focus is so shallow in your shot - I cannot even see it! :D

I think that you may be having a photo attachment issue - I see nothing in your post.

[DarrenSA]

Good point bauerman. I guess sometimes it helps to actually attach the photog in the first place :D. Let's try again.

http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/2757/img43672yy5.jpg

[bauerman]

What is that - lighting fixture?

[DarrenSA]

Line down the middle of a table tennis board.

[fz_za]

somethingsimple, that's some great post-processing - well done!

[PaQ_16]

I just got the lens, will post up pictures later.

[billy_boy]

One I took with my Nifty Fifty a while ago :)

[TxDietwater]

This count?

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/1016/birthpi0.jpg

[Gipetto]

Dig it. Very nice!

[bauerman]

Line down the middle of a table tennis board.

Nicely done - love it.

[davo_robbo]

I personally don't care much for the dark/dim look, just a personal taste thing, so I thought the edit helped that shot.

From your portrait it's obvious that you're a young man and, let me say, I congratulate you on setting off on this creative journey!
yeah i love photography :) its been about 3.5 months now, 3 grand on gear, and already im getting awesome opportunitys handed to me, i've got a job at a graphic/web design studio as a freelancer photographer and im getting paid.. LOTS! :D i've got my first shoot with them in about 4 weeks doing a golf day which will be about 7 hours.. and i'll get $1500! :D got my first wedding in less than a month too, got a really good friend of mine backing up, i'm really prepared and really exited!
:shock: thats funny cos i wondered whether it was a self portrait (altho i guess with your friend doing the shooting, strictly speaking it's not)

i didn't adjust the saturation at all, just the levels and added a little bit of yellow to compensate for being in the shade

is that your natural eye colour? quite unique, only saw one other person with such green eyes, a friend of mine from back in high school

its not my actual eye colour, my eyes are green, but not that amazingly green, i just did a little photoshop trick, the natural green isn't that much different, just slightly less saturated..

[fiveFPS]

that hourglass looking line is very nice

[DreDaze]

just got this lens a couple weeks ago...and have been limited on the amount of time i've had to use it...but so far i really like it, seems like the images are sharp, and i'm really glad i bought it as my first lens in addition to my 28-135 kit...here's some shots i took this past weekend...
no pp...just resized

[willy b]

1http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/074-3.jpg

2http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/079-4.jpg

3http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/084-7.jpg

4http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/085-4.jpg

5http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/089-7.jpg

6http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/093.jpg

7http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/119-4.jpg

8http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/082-5.jpg

[flipstyle72]

i put this in one of the food threads today....nice display for the 50 though.

http://flipstyle.smugmug.com/photos/271209681_DremU-L-1.jpg

[Don28]

hmmm... I feel like sum Jap now after that pick flip! :)

[fz_za]

Sweet ride, willy b... Ever take it off any nice jumps? :D Great photos.

[willy b]

fzza, Thanks:) i used to be huge into jumping etc...but a bad crash kind of made me not want to do it again. Mainly just trail riding, with some dh/freeride thrown in for good fun! But yes it does see some air:)

[DarrenSA]

Hmm, something a little different.

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/7694/uploaddm2.jpg

[jfc3po]

here's mine..

both PP..

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj320/jfc3po/IMG_1220--1.jpg

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj320/jfc3po/IMG_1240.jpg

[disdatmac]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1268/1332731031_67817f2b17.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/disdatmac/1332731031/)

[TxDietwater]

dis, that shot is beautiful

[Bill Pham]

few more shot from me. natural lights wide open.


http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t210/Billphotos_2007/Billphotos_2008/orchid1shallowdof.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t210/Billphotos_2007/Billphotos_2008/orchid2shallowdof2.jpg


Bill

[jskwarek]

Still learning the camera, but the lens hasn't come off since I bought it.

http://gallery.mac.com/jasonskwarek/100230/20080321/web.jpg
http://gallery.mac.com/jasonskwarek/100230/20080322/web.jpg
http://gallery.mac.com/jasonskwarek/100230/20080324/web.jpg

[willy b]

Debbie, that shot is brilliant!

Jason i like that last shoT!

[bauerman]

These last few posts make me want to purchase a nice mountain bike to just photograph it!

[rohicks]

f/8.0
1/8 second
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/2376798507_ef834ae4e5_o.jpg

[castaneda]

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa276/castafotos/ts3.jpg

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa276/castafotos/ts1.jpg

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa276/castafotos/ts4.jpg

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa276/castafotos/ts2.jpg

[disdatmac]

@castaneda:
Awe, that last one is adorable. Beautiful and crisp! Reminds me of the warm weather! aaaah

[castaneda]

thank you! :)

[willy b]

Really nice shots Castaneda!!

[S-S]

These last few posts make me want to purchase a nice mountain bike to just photograph it!

wasnt that a road bike? :rolleyes:

[willy b]

wasnt that a road bike? :rolleyes:


He ment mine lol ;)

Not a clue if mine was ment lol

[bauerman]

wasnt that a road bike? :rolleyes:

It's when you start making posts like this one that you have to re-think the amount of spare time you might have in your day! :rolleyes:

It was photos of a mountain bike that I was commenting on.

[jskwarek]

If it was the Livestrong then that's actually a commuter bike not a road bike. :)

Jason

[willy b]

It was photos of a mountain bike that I was commenting on.

In that case...May i congratulate you on a fine taste in wheels :)

Thanks :D

[S-S]

It's when you start making posts like this one that you have to re-think the amount of spare time you might have in your day! :rolleyes:

It was photos of a mountain bike that I was commenting on.

lol i looked back a few posts but couldnt see any mtn bikes lol
but yeah i was avoiding work... didnt succeed tho, it found me :confused:

[Bill Pham]

few more to add my niece cat Riley. shot using natural light and 1.8

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t210/Billphotos_2007/Billphotos_2008/rileybuggingout.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t210/Billphotos_2007/Billphotos_2008/rileynatuallight.jpg


Bill

[zoobz]

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa276/castafotos/ts3.jpg

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa276/castafotos/ts1.jpg

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa276/castafotos/ts4.jpg

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa276/castafotos/ts2.jpg

that's in town square in sugarland. :-P

[Erik G]

Great pics everybody! I was so curious if such a cheap lens could take some quality pictures... now I'm conviced. right now all i have is the 18-55mm kit lens that came with the XTi. I think maybe this week or next week i will get this one as my first upgrade. Thanks for this thread and thanks for all the pics... this is great!

[willy b]

Bill those shots are simply amazing!

[Bill Pham]

Bill those shots are simply amazing!

if you mean me. thank you very much.

Bill

[JasonCook_US]

Bill those shots are simply amazing!


I agree! That cat has personality in those photos. (Great Shots!)

[willy b]

if you mean me. thank you very much.

Bill

I do:)

[Bill Pham]

thank you Jason and WillyB. i love that first shot and did a little editting on it. clone out the blue on the bottom of it.

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t210/Billphotos_2007/Billphotos_2008/riley1.jpg


Bill

[jrsamples]

This is startling...

thank you Jason and WillyB. i love that first shot and did a little editting on it. clone out the blue on the bottom of it.

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t210/Billphotos_2007/Billphotos_2008/riley1.jpg


Bill

[Ash84]

shot taken recently
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2296/2365299104_03cefc1344_b.jpg

[Ash84]

One more for now, shot with the nifty and xti on board flash. Straight from camera no pp on mine yet
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2248/2329747265_7940731fbb_b.jpg

[Ash84]

one more!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3238/2365283806_252fcc9420_b.jpg

[caiguar]

great picture, I just looked at it and said wow, sharp, perfectly exposed and composed. congrats. sooo much detail

shot taken recently
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2296/2365299104_03cefc1344_b.jpg

[CameraBuff]

Ash - I just love that fire truck shoot!

[willy b]

Yeh agree - ash that is a brilliant shot!

[bauerman]

Ash - great firetruck shot - I could not pull the EXIF data on that one - can you post your camera/lens settings for that particular shot? Thanks!

[Ash84]

Shutter 1/100
Aperture f/2.8
Lens 50mm 1.8
body xti
ISO 1600

would I have to have a 5D (or what) to use 1600 ISO and not have to wory about grain during low light?

[disdatmac]

I love the red reflections Ash!! Beautifully done, and very powerful!

[bauerman]

Thanks for posting that Ash - doesn't look to me like you need a 5D! Did your camera get wet shooting this? There looks to be a lot of water in the air.

[Photo_Rebel]

Shutter 1/100
Aperture f/2.8
Lens 50mm 1.8
body xti
ISO 1600

would I have to have a 5D (or what) to use 1600 ISO and not have to wory about grain during low light?

Very nice shots, Ash'!

You don't need a 5D to have less noise at 1600. You can get less noise at high ISO with the xxD bodies, or get a noise reduction program.

[onaujee]

very nice lens, the price is a gimme!!

[versedmb]

Sometimes I wish I hadn't sold this lens when I got the 1.4. :(

Here's a couple from the 1.8...



http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/253032433_6EqPJ-L.jpg





http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/266353563_HWudm-L.jpg

[MaliQ]

My beautiful wife.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/maliq_blaq/IMG_47377.jpg

[loony33]

My beautiful wife.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/maliq_blaq/IMG_47377.jpg

Wow.

The colors and the tones with her eyes make her look plastic like a display mannequin.

[willy b]

Agree with about post lol!

How much PP/amazing makeup was done hear?

[MaliQ]

actually, not a lot of pp was needed, I may have overkilled on using the healing brush, but besides that I just used the color picker to enhance the eye shadow thats it. Here's the original, please show me what you guys would have done, I value all of your CC, good or bad, it only makes me want to become better.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y217/maliq_blaq/IMG_47371.jpg

[loony33]

The original still shows her eyes like a mannequin :)
I think the edit is quite good.

[cman9009]

Hi, first post on this forum. I'm new to this and SLR photography in general, but after seeing these shots I rushed out to my local camera store to pick up one of these lenses. Unfortunately they were sold out, but I ordered one online that actually ended up being cheaper than what they had it for :) It's nice to know I can get excellent shots without breaking the bank on a lens! Nice job, and thanks for all the posts with this lens!

[bauerman]

Hi, first post on this forum. I'm new to this and SLR photography in general, but after seeing these shots I rushed out to my local camera store to pick up one of these lenses. Unfortunately they were sold out, but I ordered one online that actually ended up being cheaper than what they had it for :) It's nice to know I can get excellent shots without breaking the bank on a lens! Nice job, and thanks for all the posts with this lens!

Welcome to the forum and be sure to post some of your 50mm shots here in this thread as you begin to use it. Online retailers will generally have lower prices than local camera stores or chain stores. My local store is where I play with goodies - but never buy. ;)

[mastertech01]

thank you Jason and WillyB. i love that first shot and did a little editting on it. clone out the blue on the bottom of it.

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t210/Billphotos_2007/Billphotos_2008/riley1.jpg


Bill

Bill, which body did you take this with?

[sgogula]

1600 ISO with rebel xti. no PP..

[Bill Pham]

Bill, which body did you take this with?


i use the 30D with it. exif should be intact.

Bill

[gef]

I really like this capture! It really caught my eye...

few more to add my niece cat Riley. shot using natural light and 1.8


http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t210/Billphotos_2007/Billphotos_2008/rileynatuallight.jpg


Bill

[Bill Pham]

thanks Greg. i took it for my niece since it's her cat Riley. she loves it.

Bill

[Ze.Dong]

Here it is
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3088/2391559506_06ef393d40.jpg

[Jason C]

I really dig this lens, it's the workhorse in my bag...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3172/2390630011_79a8866c3e_b.jpg

[Mediation]

Gosh... that is an excellent photograph. Really jumps out. Great work!

[loony33]

Jason C, nice shot.
Captures the character.

[Jason C]

Thank you Mediation and Loony. This is such a great lens for the money, I don't know if I'll ever step up to the 1.4...(yeah, right)

[lbennett]

Jason C - would you care to elaborate on lighting and exif? That is unbelievably sharp!