Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II - Nifty Fifty [Archive] - Page 20

willy b

22nd of July 2008 (Tue), 17:00

1http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/002-11.jpg

2http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/004-14.jpg

3http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/007-2.jpg

4http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/008-2.jpg

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

6http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/019-8.jpg

Alexei TND

23rd of July 2008 (Wed), 04:23

http://fc03.deviantart.com/fs32/f/2008/204/1/a/Jump_by_TND_Photography.jpg

How i love this little lens

rupek

23rd of July 2008 (Wed), 08:20

First play with my 50..... straight out of the camera, unedited. Let me know what you think...

S-S

25th of July 2008 (Fri), 00:50

http://fc03.deviantart.com/fs32/f/2008/204/1/a/Jump_by_TND_Photography.jpg

How i love this little lens

this is VERY VERY cool - you've told a story with the lens and made good use of its wideopenness - only thing is the shoes were a little confusing for me at first glance, they look like a climbing harness - but that might just be me

10/10

Viffer06

25th of July 2008 (Fri), 01:12

Here's my first pics with the nifty as well..

http://rsalcedo.smugmug.com/photos/338213299_bM9mr-M.jpg

http://rsalcedo.smugmug.com/photos/338213316_hE7LU-M.jpg

Nifty = must have for Canon Users.

Alexei TND

25th of July 2008 (Fri), 03:15

this is VERY VERY cool - you've told a story with the lens and made good use of its wideopenness - only thing is the shoes were a little confusing for me at first glance, they look like a climbing harness - but that might just be me

10/10

cheers mate :)
i love the dof of the nifty, its an absolute joy to work with
one of my favorite lenses easy

kindets thanks on the feedback

S-S

25th of July 2008 (Fri), 04:32

heres a few from me today - all wide open too

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3107/2700751984_b44759d6e3_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3056/2699938111_4182902ba1_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3131/2699937855_9d9d027ccc_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/2700752762_3f1dd4f78c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3214/2700753700_84bca1a6fc_o.jpg

Alexei TND

25th of July 2008 (Fri), 04:54

very nice
i dig them pienao keyes

ukactionsports

25th of July 2008 (Fri), 06:03

Here's another of mine:

NeoTokyo

25th of July 2008 (Fri), 10:38

This is a great little lens for the price. Sometimes AF isnt always right, so taking two or more pictures re-AF'ing each time ensures correct focusing.
These shots were taken with my 40D and all have some sort of PPing.
1.)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3005/2701029134_7b7264e0b3_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crainracing/2701029134/)
2.)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/2700213083_68979ee652_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crainracing/2700213083/)
3.)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3143/2701023068_739b38af0f_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crainracing/2701023068/)
4.)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3078/2700206735_dbb1bdb321_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crainracing/2700206735/)
5.)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3098/2700205833_60864f84f2_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crainracing/2700205833/)
6.)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/2701020862_9b9401c029_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crainracing/2701020862/)
7.)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3247/2700204375_6345bd9ac1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crainracing/2700204375/)
8.)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/2700204043_c3da57abdc_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crainracing/2700204043/)

Grady69

27th of July 2008 (Sun), 00:37

Nice shots guys, i need to take out my fifty, and shoot some more just with it.

AiGTs

27th of July 2008 (Sun), 22:22

I am starting to like this lens again.

trials2k

28th of July 2008 (Mon), 08:43

heres a few from me today - all wide open too

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/2700752762_3f1dd4f78c_o.jpg

thats an awesome shot! i really like it

sinister1

28th of July 2008 (Mon), 15:35

You guys convinced me! I just ordered it from Canoga. Should get it tomorrow :)

atx880

28th of July 2008 (Mon), 20:27

Today niftyfifity has arrived..
Here are the first shots..
http://xs229.xs.to/xs229/08311/_mg_6567289.jpg

http://xs229.xs.to/xs229/08311/_mg_6413932.jpg

http://xs129.xs.to/xs129/08311/_mg_6369693.jpg

http://xs129.xs.to/xs129/08311/_mg_6545221.jpg

Grady69

30th of July 2008 (Wed), 00:35

Heres a pic of one our pugs. Her name is Olive.

sncy

30th of July 2008 (Wed), 02:43

Here's a few of mine...

http://sentiency.co.uk/pixelpost/images/20080723194739_img_0798.jpg

http://sentiency.co.uk/pixelpost/images/20080721194406_bokeh_1.jpg

http://sentiency.co.uk/pixelpost/images/20080721195258_bokeh_2.jpg

usingthejohn

30th of July 2008 (Wed), 12:52

heres a few more i took earlier this month:
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z114/usingthejohn/RAW%20shots/IMG_1831.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z114/usingthejohn/RAW%20shots/keys-1.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z114/usingthejohn/RAW%20shots/piano-1.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z114/usingthejohn/RAW%20shots/keynots.jpg

WhyFi

30th of July 2008 (Wed), 16:01

A candid from a the Seattle Waterfront -
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3069/2717580650_c7cb3ba385_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whyfinyc/2717580650/sizes/o/)

Domino81

30th of July 2008 (Wed), 17:18

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/Hocking%20Hills%202008/HalFace.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/Hocking%20Hills%202008/Soiler20Bucks.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/Hocking%20Hills%202008/Picture8885.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/Hocking%20Hills%202008/Picture8926.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/Hocking%20Hills%202008/Picture8894.jpg

Hocking Hills - Logan, Ohio

pr0digal

30th of July 2008 (Wed), 23:20

I really need to stop using my 10-20mm for a lil while and get out an re-use this lens again

great photos everybody

sinister1

31st of July 2008 (Thu), 00:18

finally got to test it. its a nice lens. i think i will like it even more when i get to test it more during the day and get use to taking night shots. these were taken inside with no flash. the second shot was on the island, the first shot being handheld.

edit - resizing with office manager sucks. it really degrades the picture. my original raw to jpeg conversion is so much sharper and focus is correct. how do you guys resize and keep the same IQ so it can be posted?

S-S

31st of July 2008 (Thu), 00:50

edit - resizing with office manager sucks. it really degrades the picture. my original raw to jpeg conversion is so much sharper and focus is correct. how do you guys resize and keep the same IQ so it can be posted?

photoshop ftw

MPCman

31st of July 2008 (Thu), 01:23

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/Hocking%20Hills%202008/HalFace.jpg

Hocking Hills - Logan, Ohio

LOL, I used that camera for four years until I bought a 400d finally :D

Shutterbug Doug

31st of July 2008 (Thu), 03:28

Adding a few sample shots from my 50 f1.8 mkII to the thread.
Great lens for the $$!!

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh124/DKCPhoto/sample%20photos/CollinsHill_50mm_1600PP.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh124/DKCPhoto/sample%20photos/IMG_7203.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh124/DKCPhoto/sample%20photos/IMG_7218.jpg

tommy52

31st of July 2008 (Thu), 04:07

i really like this lens as well

http://tommy52.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p689039852-4.jpg

http://tommy52.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p968015162-4.jpg

Javinoyo

31st of July 2008 (Thu), 05:43

Thanks! I just have a confidence problem I guess :smile:

gardengirl13

31st of July 2008 (Thu), 14:56

http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/1826/img0565sj0.jpg

I love this shot, it makes me giggle a bit. :lol:

S-S

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 06:10

lol me too - is funny

Domino81

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 15:36

I love this shot, it makes me giggle a bit. :lol:

That is such a cute picture.

goodnameuk

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 16:23

I want that dog, but i'd need the tree too. Please !!

davo_robbo

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 19:57

heres one from yesterday

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3139/2721902986_e62314b025_b.jpg

JPM Photography

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 22:00

my feeble attempt...

deci

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 22:06

:cool: Not so feeble!

NeoTokyo

2nd of August 2008 (Sat), 04:49

Here are some more of mine from the Ozark Fair in Springfield Missouri.I am still learning how to use my 40D so these pictures probably could have been better.1.)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3089/2710016460_12ffd89611_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crainracing/2710016460/)
2.)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/2710048848_287cc3026f_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crainracing/2710048848/)
3.)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2220/2709234135_75031d8a0a_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crainracing/2709234135/)
4.)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/2710004098_a09f551e86_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crainracing/2710004098/)

Megera

3rd of August 2008 (Sun), 02:49

My first post!
Bought the 50mm 1.8 a few weeks ago after reading about it on another site then coming here and seeing all the awesome photos.

Auto levels, auto colour and sharpening. I don't normally do any post processing but the original was a bit dull since it was taken after midnight on a cloudy evening (we're just coming out of 24hr daylight).

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2391/2730395893_74bfdb372d.jpg

20D
1/250th sec
F/2
ISO 400

Pasukun

3rd of August 2008 (Sun), 13:44

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3222/2728204351_48e871f0c5_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3255/2728203673_8c994fb2ff_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3037/2729030312_8333ae03d4_o.jpg

willy b

3rd of August 2008 (Sun), 15:48

Scott, i love that shot, nice work!

rupek

3rd of August 2008 (Sun), 16:19

Scott, i love that shot, nice work!

Thanks, still trying to get to grips with the 50mm... and the F1.8

S-S

4th of August 2008 (Mon), 03:51

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3222/2728204351_48e871f0c5_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3255/2728203673_8c994fb2ff_o.jpg

i really like these 2 :)

davo_robbo

4th of August 2008 (Mon), 03:52

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/2731482938_6f783a59e2_b.jpg

S-S

4th of August 2008 (Mon), 03:53

50 f/1.8 + 12mm extn tube

ignutzz

4th of August 2008 (Mon), 08:50

I finally got my camera yesterday (450D) and because of this thread I skipped the kit lens and went straight for the 50mm. I couldn't be happier with the decision. :)

A couple randoms from yesterday as I was trying things out (and desperately trying to remember everything I learned about exposure from college photography courses).

Cookies
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3016/2730125549_0bc09c2073.jpg

House of Blues
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3121/2729999589_53b34060ff.jpg

Ubiquitous flower photo
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3249/2730815928_7496aea39c.jpg?

Zooming home on the BQE
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/2730714470_b52e392be3.jpg

If you're interested, you can see a few more images in this post (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=6043188&postcount=431).

fz_za

4th of August 2008 (Mon), 16:05

photoshop ftw

You can also use ImageMagick ( http://imagemagick.org ). It is open source and provides lots of useful command-line tools to work with graphics. You can use it to batch resize all files in a directory.

Convert your RAW images to JPGs, and place a copy of the JPGs you want to resize (since this process will overwrite your input files) into a directory. Then open up the command line (Windows key + R, type cmd and hit enter), change to the directory (e.g. type cd c:\your\photo\folder and hit enter) where you have placed your files and then run this command (as an example):

FOR %a IN (*.JPG) DO (mogrify -filter Lanczos -quality 90 -resize 25% -unsharp 0.2 "%a")Now, all your JPGs in that directory will be resized and still retain high quality. You can also specify to resize to a certain width by a certain height (in pixels) as well as other ways: http://dptnt.com/2007/09/batch-resize-images-using-imagemagick/

Saves you a couple hundred $$$ on the price of PhotoShop ;)

hungryseacow

4th of August 2008 (Mon), 20:31

I just got this lens last week and I must say I absolutely love it.

http://homepage.mac.com/hungryseacow/EF-S%2050mm%20f1.8%20II%20Examples/pictures/picture-2.jpg

http://homepage.mac.com/hungryseacow/EF-S%2050mm%20f1.8%20II%20Examples/pictures/picture-5.jpg

Domino81

5th of August 2008 (Tue), 16:39

I forgot about these; the 1st time I'd ever picked up my 20D I shot these.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/Vehicles/Picture4201.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/Vehicles/Picture4193.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/Vehicles/Picture4194.jpg

elses_pels

6th of August 2008 (Wed), 05:25

here is one in Brighton
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2277/2508515488_5a83be9c82_o.jpg

willy b

7th of August 2008 (Thu), 16:42

Ignutzz - Nice shots, like the 1st!

engrmariano

7th of August 2008 (Thu), 17:08

on 5D at f/1.8
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n94/engr_mariano/IMG_6060.jpg

engrmariano

7th of August 2008 (Thu), 17:09

on 5D at f/1.8
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n94/engr_mariano/IMG_6058.jpg

engrmariano

7th of August 2008 (Thu), 17:10

on 5D at f/1.8
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n94/engr_mariano/IMG_6084.jpg

S-S

7th of August 2008 (Thu), 20:11

nice shot but your white balance is off...

engrmariano

7th of August 2008 (Thu), 20:43

nice shot but your white balance is off...

thanks!:D

but the resto's lighting is really dim. thats the right WB for it.:)

S-S

7th of August 2008 (Thu), 20:45

thanks!:D
but the resto's lighting is really din. thats the right WB for it.:)

are you confusing white balance with exposure? just checking; your white plates look pink/orange is all

kusir-cidomo

7th of August 2008 (Thu), 21:05

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2330/2492450014_de2d3801c7.jpg

Don28

7th of August 2008 (Thu), 23:25

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2330/2492450014_de2d3801c7.jpg

great shot and it looks yummm!

that reminds me, afternoon tea time! :)

usingthejohn

8th of August 2008 (Fri), 04:15

Another picture taken in May, 2008
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z114/usingthejohn/May%202008/coffeeandgraffity.jpg

ignutzz

8th of August 2008 (Fri), 09:01

Ignutzz - Nice shots, like the 1st!
Thanks! :)

mineymole

8th of August 2008 (Fri), 10:52

50mm 1.8http://www.brooklyndesigngroup.com/fig.jpg

WhyFi

8th of August 2008 (Fri), 22:56

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3076/2744671987_03b6a69449.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/whyfinyc/2744671987/sizes/l/in/pool-348600@N24/)

dinanm3atl

8th of August 2008 (Fri), 23:26

Should try and use it more. I simply NEVER use it :(

rattymouse

10th of August 2008 (Sun), 21:03

EF 50mm 1.8 @ 1.8

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3164/2751864876_5b139cda94_b.jpg

loanrangie

10th of August 2008 (Sun), 23:22

Mark-B

10th of August 2008 (Sun), 23:48

I don't have this lens anymore, but I came across this one recently while looking through some pictures.

50mm f/1.8 @ f/3.5

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p524029101-4.jpg

= More samples here = (http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/p31254045/)

.

gardengirl13

11th of August 2008 (Mon), 13:24

Got a nice deal on a used 50 1.8 for gigs, here are the test shots.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/grandpa.jpg

the cat was moving a lot and hard to get sharp

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/homey.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/steve.jpg

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/gardengirl13/uncletonyandhisnewtrain.jpg

Grady69

12th of August 2008 (Tue), 17:34

I took this today with my fifty. tried some panning shots and I liked this one the best.

eleveninth

13th of August 2008 (Wed), 06:58

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3196/2758880267_0691a6abe1.jpg

fiveFPS

13th of August 2008 (Wed), 08:14

nice panning shots! biking is definately good pratice

Matt Peters

14th of August 2008 (Thu), 16:22

iceman1

14th of August 2008 (Thu), 16:31

New XSi and nifty-fifty owner here. This thread convinced me to get it. :D

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f183/j0rdan1/Detailing/02vette/IMG_1258.jpg?t=1218745817

risbo

14th of August 2008 (Thu), 16:50

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/2705864798_d388433f7b_b.jpg

_aravena

14th of August 2008 (Thu), 17:43

A few new shots from yesterday.Although towards the end of the day for some reason it started to back focus. You'll see...

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/v1/p779539308-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/v1/p964914413-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/v1/p537911716-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/v1/p646206535-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/v1/p767911166-4.jpg

fiveFPS

14th of August 2008 (Thu), 19:15

that's a nice shot!... thanks fantastic plastic

Domino81

15th of August 2008 (Fri), 00:48

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/v1/p767911166-4.jpg

Can I get a high res version of this one? ;)

Domino81

15th of August 2008 (Fri), 00:51

Btw, guys... I just shot a track day on Sat with the 'nifty'...

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/NYPOC%20Test%20and%20Tune%20August%202008/

Would not have shot this with a 50mm, but it's the only lens I have right now.

kouasupra

15th of August 2008 (Fri), 01:38

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/694/amystairur2.jpg

kouasupra

15th of August 2008 (Fri), 01:44

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/2901/baybridgeuv1.jpg

ommmjido

15th of August 2008 (Fri), 05:08

gkoskela

16th of August 2008 (Sat), 02:57

How about this one? (With 20 mm extension tube):

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/2766399857_c8c69803d8_b.jpg

Qwest905

18th of August 2008 (Mon), 15:03

first night shots taken with the 50mm for me
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3020/2773348884_38aa466f23.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3112/2773348616_511f3e5dc1.jpg

Raikiri

18th of August 2008 (Mon), 17:46

http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/2955/img9566jh9.jpg

400D - 800ISO - 1/60s - F2.2

fiveFPS

18th of August 2008 (Mon), 20:00

nice photo at the fair.. keep it up

fz_za

19th of August 2008 (Tue), 14:38

How about this one? (With 20 mm extension tube):
...

Gorgeous!

UmphreyBogart

19th of August 2008 (Tue), 18:45

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3088/2779631296_a562fb4fff.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3106/2779690412_8c091eeefd.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3104/2779693812_c32980281a.jpg?v=0

Grady69

20th of August 2008 (Wed), 13:53

Took these today of my youngest playin with her bubble machine.

LoL Ish

20th of August 2008 (Wed), 20:45

This is how shallow the DOF can get with this lens, at 1.8. (and also how sharp it can be)

The picture is of my fence in my back yard.

-Kyle

HighPixel

20th of August 2008 (Wed), 21:09

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3088/2779631296_a562fb4fff.jpg?v=0

Very Nice!
Here's a few of mine from Havana. The Cohiba's with the bands are a Limited Edition. Images are from my Nifty...
HP
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v40/rbalt10129/HABANA.jpg

versedmb

20th of August 2008 (Wed), 21:28

An old shot of mine, taken when I didn't know what the Hell I was doing, but I still like it...

f/5 on my old XT...
http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/253026262_78wjZ-L.jpg

uoduckies

21st of August 2008 (Thu), 13:06

First time posting. Here are a couple of shots with my new 40D, both with f/1.8. No processing done.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/kdoerner/_MG_0589_CR2.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/kdoerner/_MG_2841_CR2.jpg

garryknight

21st of August 2008 (Thu), 18:01

The 50mm f1.8 is not only good at producing creamy bokeh, it's pretty sharp, too.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3184/2780661697_b72286f69f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/2780661697/)

HSK

21st of August 2008 (Thu), 18:09

nice pics!

I've posted these before in the 450D thread, but these were with the 50mm 1.8 -

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3175/2741628979_4bf2402bd8_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3066/2739393974_a0de7a9017_o.jpg

ccc_javier

21st of August 2008 (Thu), 22:30

Danny watching tv and having some ice tea... he needs to shave

ccc_javier

21st of August 2008 (Thu), 22:31

Danny watching TV and having some ice tea, needs to shave

str8addicted

24th of August 2008 (Sun), 03:25

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3133/2791068733_8346b83251_o.jpg

Monk's

24th of August 2008 (Sun), 20:18

Go on, tempt me into buying one tomorrow:D
I'm really interested in bying 3 diferent lenses for my canon 350d, and i would really like to get some recomendations about. I allready have a Canon 18-55mm and a Sigma 24-70 mm f2.8 DG EX Macro, but my idea is to replace this two by a:

Canon 50mm f/1.8
Canon 24-70 mm f2.8 EF L USM
Canon 70-200 mm f4 EF L IS USM

The idea is to cover all the posible ranges by the use of these three lenses.. all posible suggestion are usefull... thanks

sol95

24th of August 2008 (Sun), 20:29

I'm really interested in bying 3 diferent lenses for my canon 350d, and i would really like to get some recomendations about. I allready have a Canon 18-55mm and a Sigma 24-70 mm f2.8 DG EX Macro, but my idea is to replace this two by a:

Canon 50mm f/1.8
Canon 24-70 mm f2.8 EF L USM
Canon 70-200 mm f4 EF L IS USM

The idea is to cover all the posible ranges by the use of these three lenses.. all posible suggestion are usefull... thanks

Sounds good. The only problem I can see is that on a 350d, you may miss a bit on the wide angle, as 24mm on a crop body is only 38mm. But then again, this may not be a problem for you. Also, 24-70 is HEAVY - I'd suggest you test it out on your 350d body to see if it's ok for you, because the 24-70 is almost 3 times the weight of the 350d!
Other than that, though, you can't really go wrong with your lens choice.

S-S

25th of August 2008 (Mon), 00:47

consider 17-55 f/2.8 IS rather than 24-70... there will be a small gap between 55 and your 70-200 but not really a noticeable one as far as practical shooting goes - and the 17-55 is much wider, which if you are used to the 18-55 you might miss. and the IQ of 17-55 is really excellent, many wedding togs use it (who shoot on crop cameras)

50 f/1.8 is a given really, very cheap and still good value even so

Rachel B

25th of August 2008 (Mon), 23:29

my new car with the nifty fifty

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3016/2798919974_9db1455121_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/2798867566_26762bd913_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3042/2797944659_5af8e3f36d_o.jpg

dpar

26th of August 2008 (Tue), 18:03

Some criticize the bokeh. I loved it when I had the nifty

fiveFPS

26th of August 2008 (Tue), 18:54

i forgot the link but there was a guy that had a project with all his photos with his 50 @ 1.8

scottdsa

26th of August 2008 (Tue), 21:42

One of my son Jacob at 1 year old with the 50 on a 5D @ f/2.8 & ISO 800.

http://www.dsphotog.net/temp/Jake50mm.jpg

Skalin

27th of August 2008 (Wed), 03:19

Here are my contributions to this lens archive.

1.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2315/2383808257_b86c5a6862_b.jpg

2.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2538288834_15bfd4bfde_b.jpg

3.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2305441404_76ba71dc1c_o.jpg

willy b

27th of August 2008 (Wed), 04:53

Skalin - Last shot is brilliant!

fritzk3

27th of August 2008 (Wed), 09:04

Quick question for you Nifty Fifty shooters... I just got mine and am wondering whether more people use the lens on Auto Focus or Manual Focus?

My quick impression was that Manual Focus provided better control to achieve the desired shot... but would love to hear how others use the lens.

ignutzz

27th of August 2008 (Wed), 09:19

After a lot of reading thru this post i was almost put off buying the 50 1.8 II due to the af problems and noise that some have described ,but being on a tight budget i was going to buy one anyway. As luck would have it a mate got me one for my recent 40th birthday and though its only been a couple of days i definately cant complain about the af accuracy or noise and i love the shallow dof that it produces.

I had problems with my first 50 but B&H kindly exchanged it for me and the new lens is as sharp as the photos in here that convinced me to buy it in the first place. Even with the issues, given the cost and the image quality when you get a good one, it's worth purchasing (even if you have to do it twice:)).

Took these today of my youngest playin with her bubble machine.
These are wonderful! I love the color you got in the bubble - it really adds an element of depth and fun to the photos. And your daughter is adorable.

nice pics!

I've posted these before in the 450D thread, but these were with the 50mm 1.8 -
I love the clothespins. That's the kind of shot I always find myself drawn to as well. :)

Quick question for you Nifty Fifty shooters... I just got mine and am wondering whether more people use the lens on Auto Focus or Manual Focus?

My quick impression was that Manual Focus provided better control to achieve the desired shot... but would love to hear how others use the lens.
I wear glasses so I trust the autofocus more than my corrected eyesight. However, when I was determining that my first 50 was front focusing I depended on comparing the MF and AF to see how bad the problem was with lens. If you feel your focus area is off in the images you're taking I would suggest doing a series of focus test shots.

Rachel B

30th of August 2008 (Sat), 14:04

My father:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3196/2810412032_578a6ebc11.jpg

rohicks

2nd of September 2008 (Tue), 23:09

Haven't posted here in a while.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3010/2808817691_f5d2656d43_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3078/2808816851_aeda6a8016_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3270/2704317859_719eca4ebb_o.jpg

I was testing something out (hence the fan in the background). Mom.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/2691022359_2e17598a9b_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/2654247613_7c89e47cf0_o.jpg

engrmariano

4th of September 2008 (Thu), 13:26

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2194/2250628400_87a20b47c5_o.jpg

S-S

4th of September 2008 (Thu), 20:25

davo_robbo

4th of September 2008 (Thu), 20:45

centre-point AF & recompose at f/1.8 most of the time
MF for shots with tubes, smaller aperture

you'll find 90% of your photos will be foccused better if you shoot manual selection AF instead of recomposing, i used to recompose but as soon as i changed to manually select the AF point my shots improved so much

Keegan

4th of September 2008 (Thu), 20:48

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/2804918384_1a1f27fc9d.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3212/2804916620_fe8c2d34c2.jpg

davo_robbo

4th of September 2008 (Thu), 20:50

love the second shot!
awesome tones and grea reflection in the eyes

Keegan

4th of September 2008 (Thu), 21:01

Thanks Davo. I was debating between b&w or colour, and finally settled.

siddr20

5th of September 2008 (Fri), 01:15

Just bought one yesterday :) Love this little lens

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/siddr20/2resize.jpg

davo_robbo

5th of September 2008 (Fri), 01:28

awesome bokeh!
nice and creamy :)

heres one of me when i had the nifty

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/2731482938_6f783a59e2_b.jpg

S-S

5th of September 2008 (Fri), 01:49

you'll find 90% of your photos will be foccused better if you shoot manual selection AF instead of recomposing, i used to recompose but as soon as i changed to manually select the AF point my shots improved so much

yehn i have tried that but its too fiddly to keep changing the focus points - often i have about 1-2 sec to grab a photo. i dont really have any issues with focus on my nifty (or my other gear either)

LeighM

5th of September 2008 (Fri), 03:41

Taken on a recent trip to the US, processed in Lightroom, selective colour done in CS3.

50mm @f/1.8 1/800 ISO 100

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3210/2827415177_d999b44c19_b.jpg

davo_robbo

5th of September 2008 (Fri), 07:06

nice shot leigh,
bokeh is great, nice and creamy :)

LeighM

5th of September 2008 (Fri), 07:27

nice shot leigh,
bokeh is great, nice and creamy :)

Thanks!

siddr20

5th of September 2008 (Fri), 07:42

I love this lens for the bokeh :)

ahmadnash

6th of September 2008 (Sat), 04:30

Converted to B+W.

ChadAndreo

6th of September 2008 (Sat), 05:12

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3212/2804916620_fe8c2d34c2.jpg

Flash ring?

JoYork

6th of September 2008 (Sat), 16:11

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3284/2834199454_604972ef67_b.jpg

Just got my Kenko extension tubes today. I never realised how challenging macro photography is!

ggt1_02

6th of September 2008 (Sat), 16:49

Just got my Kenko extension tubes today. I never realised how challenging macro photography is!

I like it, nice job.

davo_robbo

6th of September 2008 (Sat), 18:16

Just got my Kenko extension tubes today. I never realised how challenging macro photography is!

.. you dont make it look very challenging :)

tonyptony

6th of September 2008 (Sat), 19:02

Just got my Kenko extension tubes today. I never realised how challenging macro photography is!

OMG that's fantastic! Is that a reflection of a window in your cat's left eye?

JoYork

6th of September 2008 (Sat), 19:07

OMG that's fantastic! Is that a reflection of a window in your cat's left eye?

It is. The light was starting to fade so I got her to jump up on my knee and persuaded her to face the window. I set the camera to manual mode, pre-focused and fired 2 or 3 shots with the camera held in one hand while I clicked my fingers with the other! I'm amazed any of the pics came out :lol:

Don28

6th of September 2008 (Sat), 20:48

out of the norm (dof) shots taken with the 50mm.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3231/2834744206_462199c74e.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/2833906077_fa50338eb3.jpg

jake11375

7th of September 2008 (Sun), 13:05

I'm convinced! Ordering one today!

Update: Ordered from Adorama with hood for $95. Shipping out tomorrow should be here in 3-4 days. Can't wait!

e.omega

7th of September 2008 (Sun), 16:45

pls does anyone which is wider? the 50mm f1.8 or the 18-55mm IS kit lens?

3Turner

7th of September 2008 (Sun), 16:49

If you mean wider aperture...the 50mm 1.8 at 1.8. If by focal length, the kit lens at 18mm.

heb112

7th of September 2008 (Sun), 18:49

Still loving this lens. A few recent faves of my brother - not perfect, but not bad for $80 glass! I have all but given up on my kit lens. Looking at a couple of new zooms (maybe even an L) but in the meantime, this pretty much stays on the camera. No PP at all (that's the next thing I need to learn).

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3090/2728606961_4dd35e87ae.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/heb112/2728606961/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3287/2728611837_1699b406cb.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/heb112/2728611837/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3104/2728765711_4ede35e551.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/heb112/2728765711/)

heb112

7th of September 2008 (Sun), 19:09

A couple more recent ones that I like:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3029/2728803779_257f199055.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/heb112/2728803779/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/2729504048_33cddb9667.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/heb112/2729504048/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3150/2729401018_1202bca62f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/heb112/2729401018/)

oldvultureface

7th of September 2008 (Sun), 20:55

Granddaughter this afternoon. Yeh, I know. The background is terrible, but I take what I can get with an active 3 year old.

303389

Sfordphoto

7th of September 2008 (Sun), 23:27

face is a little soft...but then again 1.8 is really thin

rohicks

8th of September 2008 (Mon), 00:03

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/2809666758_d50f710345_o.jpg

Qwest905

8th of September 2008 (Mon), 00:47

when i had the 50mm
http://i35.tinypic.com/1fcn0y.jpg

http://i33.tinypic.com/27zb5lg.jpg

borgy1981

8th of September 2008 (Mon), 10:47

ozzie

http://i5.tinypic.com/15z58jq.jpg

WOW

mineymole

8th of September 2008 (Mon), 11:26

http://www.brooklyndesigngroup.com/cat.jpg

mineymole

8th of September 2008 (Mon), 11:28

http://www.brooklyndesigngroup.com/betty.jpg

ignutzz

8th of September 2008 (Mon), 11:45

mineymole Your kitty looks a lot like my Izzy. :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3095/2765628033_abf0e05bda.jpg?v=1220888658

(also taken with the 50mm)

engrmariano

8th of September 2008 (Mon), 13:52

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n94/engr_mariano/IMG_6321.jpg

leoni

9th of September 2008 (Tue), 09:57

Hello

i have this lens is very good for money

could you archived some pic using this lens and kenko macro tubes?

thank you

Redlineracer12

9th of September 2008 (Tue), 10:01

could you archived some pic using this lens and kenko macro tubes?
It is there in the archives: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=148797

leoni

9th of September 2008 (Tue), 10:12

thank you man!

:)

e.omega

9th of September 2008 (Tue), 16:55

hey guys. I just got my 50mm. The DoF is amazing. I have a few questions though.

While testing out my 50mm I realized that its kinda noisy when focusing compared to my 18-55mm kit lens. Its my second lens so I don't really have experiences with lenses. I know I'm not supposed to expect alot in terms of build quality in a $85 lens. Are yours similar?

And is there much difference is shooting a portrait in f1.8 and something like f2.5, which would make the subject as sharp as possible and at the same time blur the background?