Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II - Nifty Fifty [Archive] - Page 24

Matt Peters

6th of January 2009 (Tue), 11:21

both on the 50 1.8 II

40D
IS3200 (expanded)
No flash used at all that night... Im trying to challenge myself to compose stuff using natural lighting and postprocess to look half decent

http://sharpshuttermedia.com/gallery/d/8456-4/Ybor1309-6.jpg (http://sharpshuttermedia.com/gallery/d/8454-2/Ybor1309-6.jpg)

Random Kids sitting on the bench for the whole 2 hours I was walking around so I finally stopped and handed them a card and asked to snap a photo
http://sharpshuttermedia.com/gallery/d/8459-4/Ybor1309-7.jpg (http://sharpshuttermedia.com/gallery/d/8457-2/Ybor1309-7.jpg)

There fantastic shots!

jchargu3

6th of January 2009 (Tue), 22:10

There fantastic shots!

Thank you :D

rgomes

6th of January 2009 (Tue), 22:18

Domino81

6th of January 2009 (Tue), 22:30

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/IMG_7624.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/IMG_7638.jpg

Taken today...

Chris215

6th of January 2009 (Tue), 23:08

Some from this weekend.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1054/3168423605_89bfa81775.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3256/3169253804_3dd7704798.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1100/3169253432_0fc35608d3.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1067/3169253074_bed982755a.jpg

shaun raney

7th of January 2009 (Wed), 01:12

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1034/3169548496_2953497336_b.jpg

Bubbapixx

7th of January 2009 (Wed), 01:25

My first post. My best friend Max and our new nifty 50 little friend....Fun Lens indeed !

sagray

7th of January 2009 (Wed), 07:54

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/IMG_7638.jpg

Taken today...

That's just hilarious. What's the e-collar for?

Matt Peters

7th of January 2009 (Wed), 08:18

Some shots of a mates project ..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/mattssc/_MG_4193.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/mattssc/_MG_4181.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/mattssc/_MG_4161.jpg

Domino81

7th of January 2009 (Wed), 12:31

That's just hilarious. What's the e-collar for?

If you see his eye, he has an ulcer on it, it's perforated 2 layers and he could potentially lose it. That's to avoid him making it worse... because pugs are idiots.

dissembled

7th of January 2009 (Wed), 20:08

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/7343/mg8409copyia0.jpg

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/1943/mg8437copyqu0.jpg

First impressions. AF in good light is quite adequate. About 3/9 shots are OOF. Could be due to be user error however. :p

The AF speed using the center point on a 5d is quick enough. The outer points however....they hunt quite considerably even in good light. Then again, the outer points of a 5d are considered 'weak' by some. So the lackluster performance could be attributed to the body itself as well.

Overall, a bargain for $85.

deanedward

7th of January 2009 (Wed), 23:50

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3054/3146913983_1c4e40dd0f.jpg

Karizmatik

8th of January 2009 (Thu), 02:36

http://fc62.deviantart.com/fs41/i/2009/007/c/6/Full_Circle_by_Kariz_matik.jpg

Domino81

8th of January 2009 (Thu), 02:47

Looks like the dude from VAST.

http://assets.mog.com/pictures/artists/0000/0001/6662/pictures/95097.jpeg

Karizmatik

8th of January 2009 (Thu), 03:00

^ Nah, I'm definitely better looking lol.

kisman

8th of January 2009 (Thu), 05:38

50 1.8 @ 2.8 @ 450D(XSI)
http://digart.img.digart.pl/data/img/57/68/download/1621586.jpg

50 1.8 @ 2.2 @ 450D(XSI)
http://digart.img.digart.pl/data/img/53/24/download/1656667.jpg

Mark1

8th of January 2009 (Thu), 08:40

Got my copy last night. Its DOA !!! It will not auto focus. It will have to go back.

Karizmatik

8th of January 2009 (Thu), 10:06

I don't mean to assume your stupid but hey I'm sure similar things have occurred.. Have you tried flicking the switch on the side from MF to AF ?

sagray

8th of January 2009 (Thu), 10:30

If you see his eye, he has an ulcer on it, it's perforated 2 layers and he could potentially lose it. That's to avoid him making it worse... because pugs are idiots.

Awww...poor little guy.

Yeah, idiots in some ways, and uncannily smart in others. I hope he heals quickly.

JhnRX7

8th of January 2009 (Thu), 10:34

f/5
1/160
ISO 400
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1367/3171232557_051f284ddd_b.jpg

f/5
1/160
ISO 400
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1024/3168685202_27ceefe68d_b.jpg

Mark1

8th of January 2009 (Thu), 14:00

I don't mean to assume your stupid but hey I'm sure similar things have occurred.. Have you tried flicking the switch on the side from MF to AF ?

Ha ha, no problem here. It is the little things sometimes. I tried it in both positions and half way. pushing hard on it, with other bodies. everything I could think of. I got it to focus.... well ,I got it to search a few times. But that was when it was pointed off into "nothingness". But when pointed at a subject it did nothing. didnt ever even try.

Domino81

8th of January 2009 (Thu), 15:32

Awww...poor little guy.

Yeah, idiots in some ways, and uncannily smart in others. I hope he heals quickly.

They're sweet, little dogs. But they're pretty stupid, huge food issues.

But, yeah. He's a sweet, little dog. And I'm not at ALL a dog person.

jraggio

9th of January 2009 (Fri), 01:06

Got my copy last night. Its DOA !!! It will not auto focus. It will have to go back.

You're not the first, but why do people keep referring to their "copy" of the lens?

Did you figure out your problem, or did you need to send it back?

John

jimmyfingers

9th of January 2009 (Fri), 04:22

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww15/jamesrumble/IMG_0810.jpg

S-S

9th of January 2009 (Fri), 05:00

this looks great, the water is like liquid gold

jimmyfingers

9th of January 2009 (Fri), 08:03

Thank you! I'd been shooting on a tripod with my 17-50 Tammy at the time, and just as I was packing everything away I quickly put on the 50mm and crouched (hand held) and fired off a few. It wasn't until I got home that I realised that I caught some really cools shots!

Mark1

9th of January 2009 (Fri), 10:52

You're not the first, but why do people keep referring to their "copy" of the lens?

Did you figure out your problem, or did you need to send it back?

John

Because it is not the origional!! Therefore it has to be a..... :D

I sent it back. If I feel I cant trust it, I will never pull it out of the bag. Then it would be wasted money. I have to know it will work EVERY time it gets put on the camera. So it wend back

I tried everything I could think of, including polishing the contacts. No luck. I should have another one by Wednesday. But I really cant complain. In 20 years of shooting, this is the first piece of equipment that has failed me.

willy b

9th of January 2009 (Fri), 11:12

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/IMG_4553.jpg

Nahte

9th of January 2009 (Fri), 13:50

I love the depth of field...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3374/3182129173_309c0ac5a1_b.jpg

skeeterbug

9th of January 2009 (Fri), 15:57

I am already in love with this lens....! Shot in my house with natural lighting....never would have gotten such a nic pic w/one of my other lenses w/out flash.

dissembled

9th of January 2009 (Fri), 20:02

http://fc83.deviantart.com/fs40/f/2009/009/4/1/413280bbb624468a6ccbb118535565a7.png

http://fc23.deviantart.com/fs41/f/2009/009/8/d/8df72f6b2f38a171c58120af5a094748.jpg

mrroboto

9th of January 2009 (Fri), 21:01

cheers

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3535/3183610236_9b73ab8f87_o.jpg

KikkaMoen

10th of January 2009 (Sat), 06:19

My sisters puppy;):D

JoYork

10th of January 2009 (Sat), 11:17

I don't think I've ever felt so intimidated by a puppy before :)

RNPoo7

10th of January 2009 (Sat), 13:03

Might get a fifty this weekend :) Can't wiat

Bukka

10th of January 2009 (Sat), 22:43

@ f/2.2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3079/3186752422_a72d9aa036.jpg

S-S

10th of January 2009 (Sat), 22:59

I don't think I've ever felt so intimidated by a puppy before :)

HAHA yeh thats just what i was thinking!

love this shot too ^^ she reminds me of kate winslet

kloodee

11th of January 2009 (Sun), 00:57

canon 450D with the my favorite 50mm F1.8 at 1/60 exposure time

http://up1.m5zn.com/photo/2009/1/10/02/rqmxhq8is.jpg/jpg (http://up1.m5zn.com)

increased the contrast from the cam custom pic style

kloodee

11th of January 2009 (Sun), 01:16

50mm at F1.8, shutter speed 1/200, iso 100

http://up1.m5zn.com/photo/2009/1/10/03/67og51166.jpg/jpg (http://up1.m5zn.com)

Disturbed UTT

11th of January 2009 (Sun), 05:27

This is from the MkI.

Sharp Frost
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3489/3186725629_31d583a808_b.jpg

IanC

11th of January 2009 (Sun), 15:00

@ f/2.2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3079/3186752422_a72d9aa036.jpg
Nice portrait & sepia pp.

tjaudet829

12th of January 2009 (Mon), 12:29

[quote=Disturbed UTT;7051095]This is from the MkI.

Sharp Frost
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3489/3186725629_31d583a808_b.jpg
Nice shot

cemeterygirl808

13th of January 2009 (Tue), 10:20

im SOOOOOOO buying this lens.. its lovely. :]
[new dslr buyer]
and im sold on it!

rohicks

13th of January 2009 (Tue), 14:12

Another new addition to my family (2 cats, 2 dogs ;))
Shih-poodle 9-10 weeks old.
sh!tzu and poodle mix.
Name is Emma.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3484/3194086775_8e60076592.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3396/3194928846_81eff88263.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3427/3194086693_050801ebb0.jpg

USER876

13th of January 2009 (Tue), 16:37

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_pI858HPu_js/SWpS6-iFBII/AAAAAAAAC9E/cljYzkGVSd0/s800/IMG_1880_web.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_pI858HPu_js/SWpS9Xh0XDI/AAAAAAAAC9U/FulTIHSPskg/s800/IMG_1884_web.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_pI858HPu_js/SWqdcWjR10I/AAAAAAAADBQ/JUJtCgQM0j0/s576/IMG_2035_webf.JPG

Koala_Bear

13th of January 2009 (Tue), 16:42

My 9 month old...

smacafee

13th of January 2009 (Tue), 20:32

f/2.5 on a 30D

Zillon

13th of January 2009 (Tue), 22:06

A self-portrait from tonight.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/zillon3/Photography/Portraits/mejan09.jpg

S-S

13th of January 2009 (Tue), 22:26

v nice work

Zillon

13th of January 2009 (Tue), 22:47

Thanks!

I haven't used this lens in quite some time... well over a year, at least. I had forgotten how nice of a lens it is [for the money].

Badger49456

13th of January 2009 (Tue), 22:51

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3534/3196028868_8deb0bf9ff.jpg

Zillon

14th of January 2009 (Wed), 00:18

Beautiful shot.

morpheus6d9

14th of January 2009 (Wed), 01:01

another one

millsinmaine@gmail.com

14th of January 2009 (Wed), 13:00

Just got my lens. Unfortunately its bitterly cold today, wind chill factor dropping to -45 degrees tonight in Northern Maine. So its gotta be indoor shots today. First test shot, right out the box 1/15 F5.6 ISO 200

londonandlawson

14th of January 2009 (Wed), 14:03

I just got this lens for 60 bucks and I am eager to test it out. Any advice?

JoYork

14th of January 2009 (Wed), 14:29

DrMitch

14th of January 2009 (Wed), 14:44

The depth of field is tiny at f/1.8. I found it's a bit easier to use from f/2.2 onwards. It's plenty sharp at f/2.5.

My main advice to you really is don't drop it as it will probably break. But it's a fun little lens.

+1 on the DOF
Also, try not to drop ANY of your gear - but if you DO drop something, may as well drop something cheap like the 50/1.8!! :)

STEELHEAD

14th of January 2009 (Wed), 15:14

Stray Cat who regularly visits, we call him "BOB" since his tail is bobbed.

Nifty 50 lens, XSi

skeeterbug

14th of January 2009 (Wed), 15:49

KikkaMoen - that is a PUPPY?

tjaudet829 - that is a GREAT shot! Love the simplicity, but at the same time it reminds me how bitterly cold cold cold it is here in Nebraska today....!

Badger49456

14th of January 2009 (Wed), 16:14

Beautiful shot.

Thank you

Crime Dog

14th of January 2009 (Wed), 16:30

My son last week at Magic Kingdom just before the fireworks:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3535/3197752814_959fd13634.jpg?v=0

Matt Peters

14th of January 2009 (Wed), 17:48

Buzz rules!!

Matt Peters

14th of January 2009 (Wed), 17:49

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3534/3196028868_8deb0bf9ff.jpg

Brilliant shot, so sharp!!

Lori Putman

14th of January 2009 (Wed), 19:48

There are so many wonderful photos in this thread. There's no way that I could comment on them all! Here's one of my favorites, one of my Rotties, Naya.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3139/3048231253_dd7f9f5b16.jpg

and one of my youngest son...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3200/3016575881_2d8aba7070.jpg

kisman

15th of January 2009 (Thu), 07:37

@ 450D(XSI)
http://digart.img.digart.pl/data/img/vol0/72/72/download/2699291.jpg

Mark1

15th of January 2009 (Thu), 10:38

My replacement copy will be here today!!!!

deanedward

15th of January 2009 (Thu), 10:41

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3054/3146913983_6162dd1928_o.jpg

Zillon

15th of January 2009 (Thu), 13:13

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/zillon3/Photography/Misc/bballgame001.jpg

KandJinIN

15th of January 2009 (Thu), 13:23

Saving up to buy this lens

and that statement alone tells you all that I will never own an L glass lol. If I do, I can tell you it won't be for many years to come

JasonRussell

15th of January 2009 (Thu), 14:28

haha we all had to start some place

KikkaMoen

15th of January 2009 (Thu), 14:41

KikkaMoen - that is a PUPPY?

tjaudet829 - that is a GREAT shot! Love the simplicity, but at the same time it reminds me how bitterly cold cold cold it is here in Nebraska today....!

Yes sir. But he's guite big for his race and age..^^ Starting to age some now, but still quite a puppy in his mind;)

sinitry23

15th of January 2009 (Thu), 14:57

Canon rebel xti with 50mm f/1.8 and homemade ringflash

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/3169342282_23e6c681b6.jpg?v=0

You lens is dirty!

Brennan.M

15th of January 2009 (Thu), 14:58

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3300/3198132422_5679e426b7_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3100/3198132062_e56a12bf86_o.jpg

I love how sharp this lens is :)

mrerico

15th of January 2009 (Thu), 15:26

You lens is dirty!

its actually the reflection of the ceiling :P

roops

15th of January 2009 (Thu), 23:45

Just got my nifty fifty, however I've gotta return it for another one since this one has a chip in it. :-( Took a test shot and I can already tell that I'm going to have a lot of fun with this lens! :lol:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/3200081645_87d1c0e055_b.jpg

hy0ii

16th of January 2009 (Fri), 00:06

here's my contribution.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3513/3200975236_9c3b4304e6.jpg?v=0

funhouse69

16th of January 2009 (Fri), 05:10

I just ordered my copy from Amazon, got it and a filter for only $60 after using a Gift Card from X-Mas. Can't wait to add this to my collection :-)

Katiana

16th of January 2009 (Fri), 06:47

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/3189962090_1da45e55a0_o.jpg

It's the only lens i can manage to get my cats with!

willy b

16th of January 2009 (Fri), 08:28

Dam that is Sharp Kate.

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/IMG_4567.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/IMG_4568.jpg

Mark1

16th of January 2009 (Fri), 08:45

Yea!!! I got my replacement. But it definatley is front focusing, I can tell already. But this is easy to fix on the 50D. I will contribute pics soon!

sagray

16th of January 2009 (Fri), 08:49

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3133/3199979527_d25895411e_o.jpg

Camera: 5D (Mk 1)
Shutter: 1/60
Aperture: f/1.8
ISO: 3200

oldvultureface

16th of January 2009 (Fri), 22:02

EXIF intact.

http://i40.tinypic.com/1zwf5a0.jpg

Badger49456

16th of January 2009 (Fri), 22:40

^ :cry: your iso 1600 looks like my iso 100.

MonkeyPeaches

17th of January 2009 (Sat), 03:03

Got my Canon XSi a couple weeks ago and was displeased with the pictures I was getting with the kit lens. I found this forums and was inspired to get this lens, so I did. It's great. Captures much better pictures than the other lenssI have(kit lens and 55-250mm).

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3493/3203056110_107a55f75f_b.jpg

Jade

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3328/3202208319_c8ed82fb7e_b.jpg

Deedee

These were taken indoors as the sun was going down.
I'm still a photography noob, but from what I've seen, this lens is getting way better results than the kit lens. The sorta results I was hoping to get when I bought the camera.

I hope to take it outdoors tomorrow. Errr... later today. Must go to sleep.

origamione

17th of January 2009 (Sat), 04:46

Just got this puppy today. cute?

oldvultureface

17th of January 2009 (Sat), 07:15

^ :cry: your iso 1600 looks like my iso 100.

The secret is an old version of Neat Image noise reduction software.:)
Also, I added a little exposure from what the meter indicated and didn't push it in processing.

millsinmaine@gmail.com

17th of January 2009 (Sat), 10:08

This new lens is turning into the indoor cat lens, 1/200th, f3.5 ISO 400

hmaren

17th of January 2009 (Sat), 19:29

As long as we're posting cat close-ups...

FociBC

17th of January 2009 (Sat), 21:41

Katiana you have the same cat as me:D

http://members.shaw.ca/focibc/images/IMG_1635%20%5B1024x768%5D.jpg

Karizmatik

17th of January 2009 (Sat), 22:10

^ Nice pose! haha

BoingoBongo

17th of January 2009 (Sat), 23:19

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Surfungus/IMG_4240.jpg

RAW-Shooter

17th of January 2009 (Sat), 23:34

Cats...

http://raw-shooter.smugmug.com/photos/456630819_8GE4y-L.jpg
Sanook

http://raw-shooter.smugmug.com/photos/456636683_nwVb8-XL.jpg
Sawadee

Domino81

18th of January 2009 (Sun), 00:37

He's such a jerk.

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

Karizmatik

18th of January 2009 (Sun), 02:12

http://fc80.deviantart.com/fs40/i/2009/017/b/2/Grasshopper_by_Kariz_matik.jpg

Welby

18th of January 2009 (Sun), 05:45

Works great for landscapes :p

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3360/3205414937_59f63fc594_o.jpg

MonkeyPeaches

18th of January 2009 (Sun), 07:50

He's such a jerk.

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

Cats have varying personalities, and some can be jerks. But at the end of the day, you still love them.

Of course, that changes the next morning, when he's punching you in the face so you will wake up and feed him.

HSK

18th of January 2009 (Sun), 08:13

Great pics folks.

WhyFi

18th of January 2009 (Sun), 08:47

This guy - he's a big-time jerk.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3110/2612732993_22475941d6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whyfinyc/2612732993/sizes/l/in/set-72157604703156509/)

UmphreyBogart

18th of January 2009 (Sun), 09:31

this guy can be a jerk too but he's my buddy so its ok

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2380/2258020473_c8c33742f4.jpg?v=0

possum5k

18th of January 2009 (Sun), 12:39

Thought I was set for awhile till I saw this thread ... better start saving my pennies. :)

ssracer

18th of January 2009 (Sun), 12:57

Thought I would finally add a few to this thread. I am loving this lens!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3527/3203244404_46f046e710_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3529/3202294705_695669f219_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3350/3181219014_a9d840aea2_b.jpg

ssracer

18th of January 2009 (Sun), 12:57

Thought I was set for awhile till I saw this thread ... better start saving my pennies. :)

The nice thing about this lens is you don't have to save too many :D

Katiana

18th of January 2009 (Sun), 13:20

Katiana you have the same cat as me:D

http://members.shaw.ca/focibc/images/IMG_1635%20%5B1024x768%5D.jpg

Hahah! They could be twins, I get that look a ton! My cat is absolute evil incarnate, but I love him anyway!

stetsonaw

18th of January 2009 (Sun), 13:23

Thought I was set for awhile till I saw this thread ... better start saving my pennies. :)
great thing about this lens is that you only need a few!

EDIT: Whoops, didn't see your post ssracer!

ssracer

18th of January 2009 (Sun), 14:45

great thing about this lens is that you only need a few!

EDIT: Whoops, didn't see your post ssracer!

LOL...great minds think alike!

WhyFi

18th of January 2009 (Sun), 15:02

Here's a non-cat contribution -

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3382/3188065871_7df8cea68f.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3382/3188065871_73f8a5b0cc_o.jpg)

qckk

19th of January 2009 (Mon), 01:55

I absolutely LOVE this lens. here's my contribution:

http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/2747/img1643jr9.jpg

sagray

19th of January 2009 (Mon), 08:18

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3400/3199979463_10337061ca_o.jpg

Camera: 5D
Exposure: 15 sec
Aperture: f/16
ISO: 200

Zillon

19th of January 2009 (Mon), 10:43

I think that perhaps that shot might've been better with a lower aperture, the starbursts off the lights are a little excessive.

However, I love the texture on the water... great shot.

jraggio

19th of January 2009 (Mon), 12:46

I think that perhaps that shot might've been better with a lower aperture, the starbursts off the lights are a little excessive.

However, I love the texture on the water... great shot.

Are the starbursts created with a filter, or will those happen on their own with long exposures? Are they done in PP?

Love the image, BTW..

Thanks,
John

Zillon

19th of January 2009 (Mon), 13:31

Smaller (higher numerically) apertures will create that effect.

Think of it like this: look at a light source at night and squint. Notice how you get a starburst pattern? The same thing happens when you increase your aperture value.

You can create starbursts with a filter, however, a higher aperture value will do this as well.

KandJinIN

19th of January 2009 (Mon), 14:46

Hahah! They could be twins, I get that look a ton! My cat is absolute evil incarnate, but I love him anyway!

Ironic how many people described their cats that way... hence why I avoid cats like the plague :)

And it takes more pennies then I have laying around the house right now..

Katiana

19th of January 2009 (Mon), 16:05

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3400/3199979463_10337061ca_o.jpg

Camera: 5D
Exposure: 15 sec
Aperture: f/16
ISO: 200
Awesome, awesome picture! I dig the starbursts as they are, they add even more visual interest and lead my eye forward, which is really nice.

Ironic how many people described their cats that way... hence why I avoid cats like the plague :)

And it takes more pennies then I have laying around the house right now..

Haha, my other cat is the sweetest thing you'll ever meet, the exact opposite of Henri. But yes, it seems like they're the only animals that can act like total d-bags and still get no repercussions for it.

KandJinIN

19th of January 2009 (Mon), 17:43

Haha, my other cat is the sweetest thing you'll ever meet, the exact opposite of Henri. But yes, it seems like they're the only animals that can act like total d-bags and still get no repercussions for it.

shame it doesn't work like that for humans.. I could be a jerk and have no repercussions... maybe thats why I am anti-cat.. I am just jealous of their license to be a jerk

sagray

19th of January 2009 (Mon), 18:35

I think that perhaps that shot might've been better with a lower aperture, the starbursts off the lights are a little excessive.

However, I love the texture on the water... great shot.

I appreciate the input, and I probably could have opened up a tad, though...but I'm okay with how it ended up.

Zillon

19th of January 2009 (Mon), 20:14

I appreciate the input, and I probably could have opened up a tad, though...but I'm okay with how it ended up.

Its all about experimenting. :D

ssracer

19th of January 2009 (Mon), 20:29

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3433/3210717101_5226ce12b8_b.jpg

jraggio

19th of January 2009 (Mon), 21:17

dynamisoz

20th of January 2009 (Tue), 05:09

here's what i got from this lens

Redlineracer12

20th of January 2009 (Tue), 11:34

USM applied at ~250%, .4px, 0

http://www.shineyphotos.com/imgs/IMG_9917copy.jpg

Here's a 100% crop (large @ 1+ meg):
http://www.shineyphotos.com/images5/IMG_9917100percent.jpg

roszell

20th of January 2009 (Tue), 12:35

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3386/3200720542_2e6b3bcc41_b.jpg
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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3369/3200719832_bfc8f93822_b.jpg
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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3091/3199873315_8a0272d85f_b.jpg

Zillon

20th of January 2009 (Tue), 13:42

Great shots!

What post processing techniques did you use?

roszell

20th of January 2009 (Tue), 14:44

-Tweak white balance, exposure, brightness, contrast etc. in Adobe Camera Raw (set sharpeness to zero as I will do that later)
-I usually see how Auto Levels / Contrast look in Photoshop, keeping the changes if they look better
-Resize
-Unsharpen Mask

Sometimes I will try other things but I am still learning really. Also used bounce flash straight off the ceiling with all of these.

Togra4

20th of January 2009 (Tue), 14:45

I haven't even purchased my new camera yet and I bought this lens...I'm just gonna sit and look at it till the new camera comes.

JoYork

20th of January 2009 (Tue), 14:53

I haven't even purchased my new camera yet and I bought this lens...I'm just gonna sit and look at it till the new camera comes.

LOL :lol:

Bobster

20th of January 2009 (Tue), 15:05

love the 50!
http://www.pbase.com/bob_hall/image/107881387.jpg

Zillon

20th of January 2009 (Tue), 16:24

roszell

20th of January 2009 (Tue), 16:49

Yep, CS3. I'll play around with smart sharpen and compare it to usm.

londonandlawson

20th of January 2009 (Tue), 17:31

love the 50!
http://www.pbase.com/bob_hall/image/107881387.jpg

BEAUTIFUL PIC!

origamione

20th of January 2009 (Tue), 19:21

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3386/3200720542_2e6b3bcc41_b.jpg
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Beautiful shot!

roszell

21st of January 2009 (Wed), 12:27

Beautiful shot!
Thank you :)

zebelkinton

21st of January 2009 (Wed), 15:50

I bought the lens a while back here is my contribution. Love this thread by the way!!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3311/3205957032_e1a0d59c44_o.jpg

zebelkinton

21st of January 2009 (Wed), 18:03

Here is another!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3438/3205957122_7afbe12405_b.jpg

pr0digal

21st of January 2009 (Wed), 22:47

I posted this in the self-portraits thread, but it was taken with the nifty.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3502/3216871304_ab2c3b0ef9_b.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/ehansenphoto/3216871304/)

octaynor

21st of January 2009 (Wed), 23:48

Would someone be able to post pics of full body shots taken with the nifty-fifty?

I read that Scott Schuman uses a 50mm for his Sartorialist blog, but i cant seem to get good full body shots. btw im using a rebel xsi, would that make a difference? :confused:

Thanks in advance.

S-S

22nd of January 2009 (Thu), 02:12

well, it will make your lens behave like an 80mm one, so you will have to back up alot more (than a ff user) to fit the whole person in the frame

Domino81

22nd of January 2009 (Thu), 12:08

It's challenging with a FOVCF body, but I love it. I just wish the lenses closer to a true 50mm on a crop, like the 35mm f/1.4 were cheaper.

Come to think of it!

...will work for lenses. :)

S-S

22nd of January 2009 (Thu), 15:51

there's the sigma 30mm f/1.4 - gives the canon 35L a run for its money on a crop and is loads cheaper. i just picked one up & now use it about 10x as much as my nifty, because of the wider aperture and wider fov

Rachel B

23rd of January 2009 (Fri), 10:35

Nifty fifty and the 30d
dollar tree flowers for practice:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3512/3219338086_2df94b7922_b.jpg

Background from fabric store-flowers from dollar store-I like my cheap accesories:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3352/3218459129_4aa7a9dc31_b.jpg

tjaudet829

23rd of January 2009 (Fri), 12:46

Very Nice Rachelsne

millsinmaine@gmail.com

23rd of January 2009 (Fri), 17:52

i agree, nice pictures

eitsaor

24th of January 2009 (Sat), 01:52

I love this lens.
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u282/ekb16b/20th%20and%2030th/IMG_5100.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u282/ekb16b/20th%20and%2030th/IMG_4847.jpg

mrerico

24th of January 2009 (Sat), 03:57

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3462/3221481253_fe70b0e091.jpg?v=0

dissembled

24th of January 2009 (Sat), 11:58

http://fc38.deviantart.com/fs40/f/2009/024/3/f/3f1729554356bbf8a46fff9bd28f7def.jpg

mid_gen

24th of January 2009 (Sat), 14:30

Only had my DSLR for two days, so I'm very new to this! Picked up a 50 1.8 this morning and snapped this earlier :

http://cashworth.googlepages.com/IMG_0220.jpg

Rachel B

24th of January 2009 (Sat), 14:50

welcome-nice bokeh

JoYork

25th of January 2009 (Sun), 05:02

Actually the bokeh on this lens is pretty awful. I didn't notice at first but I can now pick out images taken with this lens due to the awful jagged bokeh it produces.