Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II - Nifty Fifty

[ESMcBlurM3]

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb35/emcbane/c743493d.jpg

[ignutzz]

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?
Never paid attention to this, but it's the only brand new lens I currently own. :lol:

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?
Well, the DoF would get really really thin so if you focused on the eyes the nose might be out of focus at 1.8. Plus, according to all of the feedback here, the lens is sharpest at 2.0 and up.

[fz_za]

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?

Congrats on getting your lens (that was fast!) Yes, the 50mm is pretty noisy when focusing (as you say, you cannot expect much for what the lens costs). As long as it focuses correctly (no front or back focusing) it's fine.

Regarding f/1.8 or smaller - I agree with ignutzz; it depends on what you are shooting (and how close you are). If you are pretty close to your subject then f/1.8 might result in DoF that is too shallow (e.g. as ignutzz says, eyes in focus but nose not) but if you are further away from your subject, f/1.8 might be fine to keep your subject in focus and blur your background at the same time. Play around with your lens, shooting different subjects at different apertures. As you get to know it, you will 'learn it'. :)

Happy shooting!

[S-S]

this lens is noisy & a bit clunky when AF... and sometimes it hunts around for a place to settle... but aside from that its certainly a great deal for the money

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3240/2846165091_2d820cd311_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3278/2847000180_7e8e70338d_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3100/2847000036_aa14d1a9bc_o.jpg

[powerslave]

f/1.8 ISO1600 XTi.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2159/2853578961_0f64869e5f.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/garagenoise/2853578961/)

[JasonRussell]

I pulled out the 50mm today. Its been a while since Ive used it but now I remember why I keep it.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3217/2860396409_19c39dbd4c_b.jpg

[Subimatt]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/2837084139_e6369dc804_o.jpg

[fnralch]

another...

[S-S]

here's a couple from sunday...

[_aravena]

Something new with my #1 model

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/v3/p749411804-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/v3/p972602234-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/v3/p890912700-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/v3/p1009974279-4.jpg

[quickster]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3285/2761668661_864517e964_o.jpg

[Rogan]

http://scupe.net/images/sharp_hair.jpg

just got this lens, and took this
never had a lens of this sort of aperture
and its sosoosso much fun!

( and sharp)

[Grady69]

I took these yesterday with my nifty-fifty. dont know if like how i cropped the 2nd one though.

[ccc_javier]

one on me

306145

[powerslave]

SC Botanical Garden
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3204/2870094804_66796d20e2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garagenoise/2870094804/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/2869286917_655a9c35d0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garagenoise/2869286917/in/photostream/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3156/2869325301_3b884d59f4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garagenoise/2869325301/in/photostream/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/2870152738_a81447c8f1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garagenoise/2870152738/in/photostream/)

[JasonRussell]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3068/2872966049_a7b77a027a.jpg

[rohicks]

Collaboration between a friend and I.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3269/2864562748_9478b9f04a.jpg

[x2x3x4x5x]

That's great.

[tresemes]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3051/2868578916_af57525616.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3155/2727575863_eac125a94e.jpg?v=0


Though I love zoom lenses there's no such thing as playing with primes. I guess that the next one will be the 85 f/1.8.

[camw]

http://camwheeler.smugmug.com/photos/372120961_8M5MB-M.jpg

[TheCor]

Couple of pics with my my new 50mm and my new 40d! :D


http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb272/deadpoetic__/NewCam/Untitled-aaa1-1.jpg
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb272/deadpoetic__/NewCam/Untitled-aa1aa_1-1.jpg
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb272/deadpoetic__/NewCam/BDown.jpg
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb272/deadpoetic__/NewCam/JetredDump-1.jpg
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb272/deadpoetic__/NewCam/IMG_0019A-1.jpg

[rattymouse]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3069/2873715599_9de980f10f_b.jpg

[rupek]

Straight out of the camera, no pp, only resized. C+C Welcome

[Viffer06]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3051/2868578916_af57525616.jpg?v=0




Though I love zoom lenses there's no such thing as playing with primes. I guess that the next one will be the 85 f/1.8.


No to jack this thread but your dog caught my attention.

I rescued the same dog from the pound and two veterinarian informed me that it's a pure breed beagle. However, looking around I couldn't find or haven't seen a beagle with a bigger head than the three common breed.

My beagle looks exactly like your dog. Is that a pure breed?

[Sam Collins]

Here are a few shots with mine @f1.8 :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/2869134981_85cda3ef49.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2881525244_ca52cde79e.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3229/2881525260_8f65d040fb.jpg

[tresemes]

No to jack this thread but your dog caught my attention.

I rescued the same dog from the pound and two veterinarian informed me that it's a pure breed beagle. However, looking around I couldn't find or haven't seen a beagle with a bigger head than the three common breed.

My beagle looks exactly like your dog. Is that a pure breed?

Yes, it's a pure breed beagle ;).

It's my sisters one, in fact my mother, my girlfriend and me we've also got one each.

My sister's beagle (male) had a 6 dog litter with my mother's beagle (female), both of them pure breed and from different parents. :D

Two of them were for my girlfriend and me and the other four were given away to some of our friends.

This one is mine (shot with the 50mm f1.8 too):

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2193/2771071195_57693fcc35.jpg?v=0

[Viffer06]

Yes, it's a pure breed beagle ;).

It's my sisters one, in fact my mother, my girlfriend and me we've also got one each.

My sister's beagle (male) had a 6 dog litter with my mother's beagle (female), both of them pure breed and from different parents. :D

Two of them were for my girlfriend and me and the other four were given away to some of our friends.

This one is mine (shot with the 50mm f1.8 too):

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2193/2771071195_57693fcc35.jpg?v=0


Very nice. Thanks for the reply. I'll snap a picture of my dog with the nifty when I get home today.

[heb112]

Here are a few shots with mine @f1.8 :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/2869134981_85cda3ef49.jpg



I love this, what a cutie. I need to learn some postprocessing techniques, I really like these desaturated-looking shots.

[rohicks]

Yes, it's a pure breed beagle ;).

It's my sisters one, in fact my mother, my girlfriend and me we've also got one each.

My sister's beagle (male) had a 6 dog litter with my mother's beagle (female), both of them pure breed and from different parents. :D

Two of them were for my girlfriend and me and the other four were given away to some of our friends.

This one is mine (shot with the 50mm f1.8 too):

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2193/2771071195_57693fcc35.jpg?v=0

I miss my girl :( ... someone stole her from us one day and we haven't seen her since :(
Who would want a 9 year old beagle with a cancer lump on her chest?
grrrr...
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/62/180973910_915df99eae_o.jpg

[robsk8ter247]

Are you all using filters? If so what kind?

[roszell]

Sort of new to photography... just got my 50mm 1.8 in today! Here are a couple of my first shots with it:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3045/2884235276_e6fc0dde28.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3076/2883427765_43c4d10a8c_o.jpg

[roszell]

I miss my girl :( ... someone stole her from us one day and we haven't seen her since :(
Who would want a 9 year old beagle with a cancer lump on her chest?
grrrr...
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/62/180973910_915df99eae_o.jpg
Awww man... sorry to hear about your loss. :( She's a beautiful dog. I think my wife and I would die if we lost either of ours.

[Domino81]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/Picture10658-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/Picture10641.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/Picture10534.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/Picture10609.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/SSSuperCharged.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/Gummykid.jpg

It's my only lens... since I'm poor. I try do my best to make the best it.

[AV6Scott]

This is a great lens for the price. The clarity and the crispness of this lens can be amazing.

http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/6006/38758385rb7.jpg

[Grady69]

took these of my 2 yr old at the park today. I just love this lens, dont regret buying it at all!

[JCH77Yanks]

Here are a few shots with mine @f1.8 :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/2869134981_85cda3ef49.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2881525244_ca52cde79e.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3229/2881525260_8f65d040fb.jpg

Now that's what I call portraiture... what body did you pair the lens with?

[RIDEWYA]

mine taken with Canon Eos 30D

[Angdvl089]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/Picture10658-1.jpg


Are those legs all part of the same cat?


Nice SS by the way.

[DDWD10]

Nice colors here. A great aquarium lens, too!

[roszell]

Picture of my car taken with the 450D/50mm... auto levels/contrast, unsharpen mask, a little noise ninja.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/2888328695_d61e83741a_o.jpg

[Domino81]

Are those legs all part of the same cat?


Nice SS by the way.

lol yeah, there was some laundry on the couch and he was snuggled up asleep in it.

Thanks.

[WhiteZenki]

I love this lens.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3142/2732811858_b1e1bd8739.jpg

[CameraMan741]

wow. nice pictures everyone. cant wait till i get mine. it should arrive this monday!

i didnt even have to look at all of the pictures on this thread to be convinced! i was sold when i saw the price tag. lol

[Domino81]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/Picture11164.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/Picture11187.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/Picture11168.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/Picture11171.jpg

AND... everything I photographed here was with the 50mm f/1.8 II

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/NEPO_Bowling_Sept_2008/

Guess it was it's swan song because it no longer focuses. The AF won't turn or focus. Even on MF it won't turn without some effort. :sigh: Time for a Sigma 30mm f/1.4!

[webrunner5gt]

well here is one of my latest shots...
it's really tricky to focus precisely to what you want @ 1.8 but when you do, the results are fantastic! Lovely value for money lens!

[HSK]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3088/2898610808_e8d0442a18_o.jpg

[powerslave]

Those beetle shots are screaming for some PP to pop off the screen ;)

[Domino81]

Those beetle shots are screaming for some PP to pop off the screen ;)

I did a little, what else would u do?

[powerslave]

I'm a beginner at PP myself, but I think a little increase in brightness and maybe a little saturation might help it. :) Great shots either way.

[Tempusfugit]

I was looking for a new lens (other than the standard kit-lens) to my EOS 400D and this thread made me less rich in just a few pages.

I want to thank you all for this EXCELLENT thread! The Nifty Fifty is a must have. Here are some pictures that I have taken with it (in delight):


f/1.8

http://fc95.deviantart.com/fs37/i/2008/256/5/5/Yellow_rose_III_by_Tensense.jpg

http://fc74.deviantart.com/fs36/i/2008/256/d/1/Yellow_rose_II_by_Tensense.jpg

f/2.8

http://fc76.deviantart.com/fs36/i/2008/257/b/5/Untouchable_II_by_Tensense.jpg


Shutter 1/2000:
http://fc84.deviantart.com/fs31/i/2008/217/e/e/Sparkles_by_Tensense.jpg

http://fc41.deviantart.com/fs32/i/2008/216/1/7/Takeoff_by_Tensense.jpg

f/4.5
http://fc53.deviantart.com/fs31/i/2008/189/4/a/Imprefection_by_Tensense.jpg


f/4
http://fc38.deviantart.com/fs31/i/2008/216/b/7/Dahlia_by_Tensense.jpg

f/7.1
http://fc96.deviantart.com/fs31/i/2008/217/f/b/Thinking_of_you_I_by_Tensense.jpg

[davo_robbo]

I was looking for a new lens (other than the standard kit-lens) to my EOS 400D and this thread made me less rich in just a few pages.

I want to thank you all for this EXCELLENT thread! The Nifty Fifty is a must have. Here are some pictures that I have taken with it (in delight):

http://fc84.deviantart.com/fs31/i/2008/217/e/e/Sparkles_by_Tensense.jpg

http://fc41.deviantart.com/fs32/i/2008/216/1/7/Takeoff_by_Tensense.jpg




loving these water shots!
the gravity of the second shot is so intriguing

[single_track]

a couple of barns

[Jon8]

Old pics taken with a now obsolete Canon D60...


http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/3730802/aview/feanaro_banc.jpg

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/3730802/aview/image10.jpg

alot of post on the first, as you can imagine...

[chukdivad]

AND... everything I photographed here was with the 50mm f/1.8 II

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/NEPO_Bowling_Sept_2008/

Guess it was it's swan song because it no longer focuses. The AF won't turn or focus. Even on MF it won't turn without some effort. :sigh: Time for a Sigma 30mm f/1.4!
Great VW shots. My 69 beetle would fit right in with that group in the background.

[Domino81]

Great VW shots. My 69 beetle would fit right in with that group in the background.

Thanks! It seemed like an old VW bone-yard. Was a Karmen Ghia, a few more busses and a bunch of old, broken Bugs.

[webrunner5gt]

400D, 1/40sec, f/1.8, ISO 1600

400D, 1/200sec, f/1.8, ISO 1600

[robsk8ter247]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3050/2900398939_c4c68f69e5.jpg

[elses_pels]

taken at the british museum
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3234/2903495625_6be1c7ffd3_o.jpg

[stetsonaw]

Just bought mine yesterday, first few pictures out of the box... must say that i'm impressed.
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c104/Wires2k2/IMG_1182.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c104/Wires2k2/IMG_1228.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c104/Wires2k2/IMG_1250.jpg

[rohicks]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3221/2903444977_3cac40ab77_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3155/2904289240_271397a426_o.jpg

[CameraMan741]

man, i just got this lens two days ago. pretty good shots ive got so far, but only in low light as of right now. i need to go and shoot some people in daylight. will post pictures up when i get back from school.

[blindz24]

alright so I'm lookin for some new lens ideas that are in my price range, other than photo wise to the newbie whats so GREAT about the nifty fifty? From my perspective I see only a 50mm lens but shoots at the higher shutter speed. Any other input ?

[rohicks]

alright so I'm lookin for some new lens ideas that are in my price range, other than photo wise to the newbie whats so GREAT about the nifty fifty? From my perspective I see only a 50mm lens but shoots at the higher shutter speed. Any other input ?
The great thing about the nifty is that it's an excellent, cheap prime (and cheaply made, but you won't find me complaining for 70 bux).
The fact you can open up to 1.8 at only 70 bux and still retain great sharpness and results is why it is so popular.
But if you have the money to get the 50L ... go get ir.

[Domino81]

This is after a little PP - CC encouraged!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/Picture10988-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/KDsLager.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/BugVignette.jpg

[hurley1718]

Here's one from my 50.

[stetsonaw]

alright so I'm lookin for some new lens ideas that are in my price range, other than photo wise to the newbie whats so GREAT about the nifty fifty? From my perspective I see only a 50mm lens but shoots at the higher shutter speed. Any other input ?
for me, i love shooting portraits, and to me, you can't have a good portrait without blur. i know i could get even more pop out of my subjects with a 1.4, but with the <$100 price tag, who can complain. i'm happy with 90/100 pictures i took with it yesterday. oh, and aside from portraits, it's a pretty versatile lens for a prime.

[BrigCA61]

I continue to enjoy seeing all the new photos taken with the incredible Nifty-Fifty, which provides a great deal of inspiration. Here's my small contribution.

Canon 50mm f/1.8 Mark I with 36mm Kenko Ext. Tube

309652

309651

[blindz24]

good for landscapes I suppose? I love how incredibly sharp it is and the low f stop.

[Domino81]

Btw... what the hell is up with this f/7.1 bull****? I don't have 7.1! It goes f/6.7 - f/8. O_o

[SolidxSnake]

Btw... what the hell is up with this f/7.1 bull****? I don't have 7.1! It goes f/6.7 - f/8. O_o

Do you have it set to 1/2 stop increments?

[Domino81]

What's that? O_o

NM, I don't usually mess with my custom settings, so I didn't see that. I just re-set it to 1/3rd settings.

[SolidxSnake]

What's that? O_o

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-number#Typical_one-half-stop_f-number_scale

[endlessdream]

ISO 100, 1/4000 sec, F/1,8
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/9687/img2126rdq5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

What do you think?

[bauerman]

This is after a little PP - CC encouraged!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/Picture10988-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/KDsLager.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/BugVignette.jpg

I think that all of these are quite good - thanks for posting them.

[Domino81]

Thank YOU! It's hard to get recognition on this site. I really appreciate the input.

[dingelingyi]

well i m a newb, the moon is not exactly a good picture.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3021/2920279187_f0224f9251_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2920330071_2149d998a8.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3171/2921117612_6781fc8870.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3246/2920275839_c0ffa87b29.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3037/2921117170_8c9dd30b1d.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3222/2920346727_90eb484169.jpg?v=0

[Rachel B]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3179/2921141668_178f1b3e9b_b.jpg

[JoYork]

How did you get the moon photo with this lens?

[S-S]

yeh i wanna know that too... TC? 100% crop?

[Rex_Ham]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3112/2869146453_68ed13fac5.jpg

Camera Model: Canon EOS 450D
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 50.0mm
Exposure Time: 0.0050 s (1/200)
Aperture: f/3.5
ISO equiv: 200
White Balance: Manual
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/2869973484_cf49bb3b65.jpg


Camera Model: Canon EOS 450D
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 50.0mm
Exposure Time: 0.006 s (1/160)
Aperture: f/3.2
ISO equiv: 400
White Balance: Manual
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority

[JoYork]

Nice pics, Rex - the colours really pop in those 2 :)

[dingelingyi]

nah i took it through an alpen 20x60x80 spotting scope, i didnt have an adapter so the shot didnt turn out so good

[TheCor]

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb272/deadpoetic__/Cruise%20Fall/IMG_0595.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb272/deadpoetic__/Cruise%20Fall/IMG_0584.jpg

[Domino81]

Bewsted MK II FTW!

[brandon9585]

Bewsted MK II FTW!

+1 :) Nice pic too!

[obycity]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3092/2923183039_d1660d2750.jpg

[S7000]

This is a great lens for the price. The clarity and the crispness of this lens can be amazing.

http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/6006/38758385rb7.jpg

Cracking shot mate!

[-spam-]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3011/2923298855_22298ca300.jpg?v=0 (http://flickr.com/photos/-spam-/2923298855/)

[CameraMan741]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3190/2911051126_32730e3d9f.jpg

Larger: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3190/2911051126_32730e3d9f_b.jpg

[TheCor]

+1 :) Nice pic too!

thank you :D

[backslide]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/clee130/photos/bench-sm.jpg

Larger: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/clee130/photos/bench.jpg

[ESMcBlurM3]

^beautiful!

[Domino81]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3190/2911051126_32730e3d9f.jpg

Larger: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3190/2911051126_32730e3d9f_b.jpg

I quite like this. :)

Btw, if I have some dust in my lens... how can I get that cleaned?

[bauerman]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3011/2923298855_22298ca300.jpg?v=0 (http://flickr.com/photos/-spam-/2923298855/)

Very nice photograph - interesting content and very warm and pleasing light. Thanks for posting it.

[Grady69]

heres one i took around work(while on break of course). with my nifty-fifty.

[CameraMan741]

I quite like this. :)

Btw, if I have some dust in my lens... how can I get that cleaned?


thanks.

honestly, i have no clue how to get dust out of a lens. maybe try a search on these forums.:confused:

[jamesb84]

This is after a little PP - CC encouraged!

I'm curious, what PP has been done on the Beetle shot? If any? It looks like a bit of vignetting around the edge? Is EXIF intact?

James.

[jamesb84]

This is after a little PP - CC encouraged!



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/BugVignette.jpg

OOps, see my reply above...this shot is the one I meant!!!

James

[Domino81]

Adjusted the levels a bit, a bit of sharpening and finally the vignette. Let me get the orig.

This is going to sound bad... but I'm not entirely sure what EXIF means. :-\

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/Picture11177.jpg

[DreDaze]

exif basically details all the information on your shot...tells you what type of camera/focal length/aperture/shutter speed/etc.etc.

here's some exif from your shot:
# Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) = 1/90 second = 0.01111 second
# Lens F-Number/F-Stop = 95/10 = F9.5
# ISO Speed Ratings = 200
# Original Date/Time = 2008:09:27 22:34:57
# Shutter Speed Value (APEX) = 425450/65536
Shutter Speed (Exposure Time) = 1/90 second
Aperture = F9.5
# Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
# Focal Length = 50/1 mm = 50 mm

[-spam-]

Very nice photograph - interesting content and very warm and pleasing light. Thanks for posting it.

Thank you :)

[Domino81]

Thank you :)

+1 on the 'like-that-photo' bandwagon. :)

[AV6Scott]

Cracking shot mate!

Thank you, Phil!

[knb10503]

hi everyone...newbie here! just got my 50mm 1.4 about a week ago and i've been reading about the AF problems that some people are having.....so i tried focusing on different things to see if mine was ok...then i was trying to focus on a white wall and it wasn't focusing...it kept trying to but it couldn't and i wasn't sure if that was normal since it's a white wall and if the camera just doesn't know where to focus since there's no contrast..or is there actually anything wrong with mine? When i try to focus on things that are high in contrast then it works but when it's a more monochromatic scene...(or a bare white wall) it seems to have a hard time..is this normal?

[JasonRussell]

Thats normal as far as I have heard but you may want to ask in the 50mm 1.4 thread too ;)

[quickster]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/qksLvrintegra/IMG_0618a.jpg

[JasonRussell]

I miss my CBR :(

Nice shot

[davo_robbo]

hi everyone...newbie here! just got my 50mm 1.4 about a week ago and i've been reading about the AF problems that some people are having.....so i tried focusing on different things to see if mine was ok...then i was trying to focus on a white wall and it wasn't focusing...it kept trying to but it couldn't and i wasn't sure if that was normal since it's a white wall and if the camera just doesn't know where to focus since there's no contrast..or is there actually anything wrong with mine? When i try to focus on things that are high in contrast then it works but when it's a more monochromatic scene...(or a bare white wall) it seems to have a hard time..is this normal?

the center AF point is always the strongest.. and no its not going to focus if you put it on a plain white wall :p as you said the AF looks for contrast.. so look for contrast and check it out.

try getting a ruler and shoot at different apertures doing a focus test to see if its front focusing or back focusing. my 50 1.4 has awesome AF and is tack sharp, even at 1.4

[LoL Ish]

My wifes Jalepeno is starting to grow, so I took a picture of it.
http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/884/mg8966gs4.jpg


I also took a picture of a wind chime we have on our back patio.

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/9986/mg8971ny8.jpg


And the 100% crop.
http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/7625/100cropfm1.jpg

[Sabarika]

Just traded my Sigma 18-50mm in for the 50mm 1.8., very satisfied!
100% crop unedited, unresized:
http://www.spiralingdreams.com/albums/home/candle100.jpg
http://www.spiralingdreams.com/albums/home/Candle.jpg
http://www.spiralingdreams.com/albums/animals/50mm3.jpg

[HighPixel]

I was bored...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3230/2930609372_ce1fe63832.jpg

[samurairx7]

yummy i love that drink!!!

[zebelkinton]

Just got a week ago. Took this at Oregon State University.
311641

[-spam-]

+1 on the 'like-that-photo' bandwagon. :)

And thank you to you as well :)

[richardsc0]

I was bored...


heh, one of my favorite photos from some time ago:

http://images.charlesrichards.net/d/88307-2/DSC01895_001.JPG

[f1nut]

I do not use this lens as much as I should but it is a great lens. here is one of mine ffrom a few weeks ago.

[g3org3y]

Nifty Fifty FTW

Cars
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y242/g3org3y/Images/fez2.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y242/g3org3y/Images/morgan4.jpg

More detail on the grill
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y242/g3org3y/Images/morgan3.jpg

Love the DOF :)
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y242/g3org3y/Images/museum3.jpg

[Rex_Ham]

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr279/Rex_Ham/curly.jpg

[oldvultureface]

http://i37.tinypic.com/66kkck.jpg

[morpheus6d9]

just got my lense on friday so far i like it

[cherrymoon]

Unfortunatly, it's a little blurry !

just got my lense on friday so far i like it

[backslide]

I love how sharp this lens is!

Straight out the camera, only edited for brightness.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/clee130/s60/IMG_0068.jpg

100% crop
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/clee130/s60/IMG_0068-crop.jpg

[TRU_DAH-V]

just got the lens this is straight off the camera
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3179/2940892701_773a9d44e9_b.jpg

[Rachel B]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3233/2942326828_8515d1ce05.jpg

Thismorning sunrise

[davo_robbo]

great shot rachel!
Lovely tones and colours :)

[Rachel B]

Thanks

[JCH77Yanks]

heh, one of my favorite photos from some time ago:

http://images.charlesrichards.net/d/88307-2/DSC01895_001.JPG

Mike Wizowski! Where's Sully, LOL
That makes a great avatar!

[JasonRussell]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3233/2942326828_8515d1ce05.jpg

Thismorning sunrise

I like it ;)

Hi! :p

[Grady69]

went out for a walk today before work and took these at a local park with my nifty-fifty. really like the bokeh on the leaves

[Olegis]

The nifty fifty recently proved that it can be an excellent baby lens. Please meet - Alon and Tal :D :

http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/104638417/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/104638432/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/104638422/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/104638426/original.jpg


All shot with 10D.

[rohicks]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3211/2945792781_066561579b.jpg

[morpheus6d9]

another try

[fatdeeman]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3162/2933009028_5530d9d71e.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fatdeeman/2933009028/

[caitlyn_]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/2487307699_7bbe94aca4.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3056/2826405244_f8ea15850b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3088/2900839358_bf25b36369.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3124/2912636305_8d590e1e9d.jpg

more on my flickr (http://flickr.com/therowdydog/) :)

[HSK]

Hello everyone, Here's a few recent pictures and tests, I love this lens over my kit lens.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3196/2943036858_46437fb85b_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3201/2935574293_00acd8fdb3_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3004/2936423008_d1a6a7bc4b_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3050/2936423658_ea1a30ce63_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3050/2935567345_0e26073315_o.jpg

[CameraMan741]

man, i need to post some more shots of mine here.

but i wish they would make another nifty fifty but wider, that would be great!

to bad thats not going to happen...

[notfastenuf]

Ordered mine the other day - should here by Tuesday. Looking forward to taking some shots downtown in the evenings. Great pics everyone.

[endlessdream]

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/3939/masline1qs5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[backslide]

Straight out the camera, only adjusted levels for brightness.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/clee130/random/IMG_0021.jpg
ISO 400, 1/125 sec, F/2

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/clee130/random/IMG_0021-crop.jpg
100% crop

[DreDaze]

was able to get these in a dark hookah bar the other night...had to have ISO 1600...and the shutter was about 1/20-1/50...all wide open too...yeah they're still dark...but it's a hookah bar, and helps provide the mood of the place...also don't think i could've gotten any shots with any of my other lenses...so they may not be the best...but they'll help remember a good night
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3292/2954157871_016e2d2b69.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3139/2955003246_fd81cbb6d4.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3197/2954156349_eb208ea23b.jpg


oh yeah...and it's my 1,000 post..woohoo

[lgunnz]

A few of my little girl. I know they're not great, but I love the DOF that I can get compared to the kit lens
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s207/Blu_Scobbie/IMG_2278.jpg
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s207/Blu_Scobbie/IMG_2277.jpg
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s207/Blu_Scobbie/IMG_2282.jpg

[bauerman]

Some shots of the son enjoying some ice cream. REALLY enjoying some ice cream!

All three shots taken at f/1.8 - ISO 100.....love having the wide open aperture so that I don't need flash as I think it can ruin shots like these.


http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p14002934.jpg

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p459160397.jpg

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p129633188.jpg

[UmphreyBogart]

Some shots of the son enjoying some ice cream. REALLY enjoying some ice cream!

All three shots taken at f/1.8 - ISO 100.....love having the wide open aperture so that I don't need flash as I think it can ruin shots like these.


http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p14002934.jpg

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p459160397.jpg

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p129633188.jpg


it is a great lens but see how at 1.8 the focus is tough in fact im having a hard time in the first two finding any focus point but in the third its the bottom of the spoon taking a lot away from the face. something to just keep an eye on. looked like he had fun though!

[bauerman]

I tried to focus on the spoon in the last shot on purpose....artistically....I guess to each their own.

Focus point in the first shot is on the waffle cone in his mouth and focus point on the second shot is his right eye. Full size shots you can see that these portions are in fact sharp. There is a very thin depth of focus at 1.8 but you make due if you want to use this lens wide open.

[MagikTrik]

As with alot of the other pics here, this is straight out of the camera as far as sharpness goes.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/71/206107991_f79b64ee44_o.jpg

[FLiPMaRC]

A couple from last Sunday

http://www.pbase.com/marcjosef/image/104816986/large.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/marcjosef/image/104816990/large.jpg

[notfastenuf]

Got it today - will take some pics tomorrow. :)

[Mystery Machine]

I've just got my hands on the 50mm f/1.8 Mk1 - but cannot see a thread for this lens. Do I post here or start a new thread?

Many thanks,

MM.

[HSK]

^ Post here I guess, it's still f1.8 so should be all good!

[~Lorna~]

I have just joined this website and I must say this thread has just made me buy a nifty.

I can see my bank balance is not going to like this forum :)