Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II - Nifty Fifty [Archive] - Page 31

djready1202

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 02:57

This is probably not the lens you'd usually opt for while taking these types of shots but my other lenses were in the trunk. All these shots were taken while driving up I-25 from Albuquerque to Colorado Springs. Nothing too special, I was just really intrigued by the difference in landscape since I'm from the East Coast.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3313/3579936987_2d89be4bd8_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3594/3580764230_a24e32d9bb_b.jpg

gisk

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 03:40

Chocolate fish?

They're not really made of fish, just fish-shaped. They're a type of Japanese pastry with (chocolate) filling. The consistency is kind of like a waffle. Don't worry, they're delicious! :)

Tigerkn

29th of May 2009 (Fri), 18:29

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3373/3574694353_5bb5319d90_b.jpg

djready1202

30th of May 2009 (Sat), 03:53

A couple portrait shots of family. All were shot in AE priority mode & auto WB

My niece & her Dad, AV: 2.8, TV: 1/50, ISO: 500
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2465/3578066912_eb310aae21.jpg

My other two nieces, AV: 2.2, TV: 1/50, ISO: 800
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2428/3577265439_05ec330593.jpg

My Son, AV: 2.2, TV: 1/15, ISO: 800
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/3577274599_348dca462d.jpg

TMCCaptured

30th of May 2009 (Sat), 03:56

http://www.pbase.com/dougsmit/image/62643907.jpg

others (http://www.pbase.com/dougsmit/canon_50mm_f18)
holy crap that is AWSOME great shot

djready1202

30th of May 2009 (Sat), 04:01

A couple more, but this time stopped all the way up.

Another niece AV: 1.8, TV: 1/40, ISO: 800
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2441/3577271527_3572a1c78d.jpg

AV: 1.8, TV: 1/50 ISO: 800
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2433/3578072890_d8a0b4b973.jpg

Big C

30th of May 2009 (Sat), 19:03

Shot with a 300d @ F2.5
http://cmpixels.com/albums/automotive/toyota/IMG_6691.jpg

http://cmpixels.com/albums/automotive/toyota/IMG_6709.jpg

Shot with a 30d @ F2.5
http://cmpixels.com/albums/random-images/ammo.jpg

kandyredcoi

30th of May 2009 (Sat), 23:23

^clean xB, i miss mine already :(

i need to dust off my nifty, been testing other peoples lenses lately

Kelcey

31st of May 2009 (Sun), 03:23

Some from Memorial Day weekend. There was a really nice cat there, and I have no idea where it came from. Random cats are nice to shoot though :]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/3567897657_8b79ce86a3_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3633/3567901785_b6b4e1c6de_o.jpg

stetsonaw

31st of May 2009 (Sun), 03:55

Some from Memorial Day weekend. There was a really nice cat there, and I have no idea where it came from. Random cats are nice to shoot though :]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/3567897657_8b79ce86a3_o.jpg

kelcey, this is awesome! what's your flickr so i can favorite this?

locky

31st of May 2009 (Sun), 10:11

I have gotten some great shots with mine. Here's one I took yesterday of my Grandson.

simmo1

31st of May 2009 (Sun), 14:45

Took these two in my Garden this afternoon with the nifty on my Canon 400d.

gordon67

31st of May 2009 (Sun), 18:15

I took these today, the weather was great for photos. I hope this is not too many.

http://buttonmasher.smugmug.com/photos/551123964_YdnZq-L.jpghttp://buttonmasher.smugmug.com/photos/551125702_f3M5r-L.jpghttp://buttonmasher.smugmug.com/photos/551121243_ABXD4-L.jpg

Chris215

31st of May 2009 (Sun), 19:02

A friend of mine, at her sister event.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3339/3552215553_ca9896f5d9.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3370/3552215675_5dfebc941c.jpg

Grady69

31st of May 2009 (Sun), 23:04

took this today of my middle child.

atidus

31st of May 2009 (Sun), 23:34

450D 50mm f/1.8 MKII :lol:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/vungochung/3563053482_e72d99e415_b.jpg

Salma

1st of June 2009 (Mon), 17:21

Went to the beach yesterday got this shot.

http://i42.tinypic.com/o5dvsh.jpg

MonkeyPeaches

1st of June 2009 (Mon), 23:14

DreDaze

1st of June 2009 (Mon), 23:31

How much closer do the Kenko extension tubes allow you to focus with this lens? I'm considering getting the kenko tubes for now since the macro lens I want is out of stock at every reliable online retailer selling it at a reasonable price.

Does anyone have sample shots of this lens being coupled with the kenko tubes? I'm interested in seeing what the results are. Maybe even comparison shots. I tried googling for this lens and the tubes but came up short.

give me a couple minutes, and i'll find my sample shots that should help you

edit:
ok here they are:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2480/3587293575_600724fe7e_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3604/3588104378_fca129330a_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3566/3588104736_a85921e0bc_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3377/3588104940_613cf3af1b_o.jpg

sorry i didn't do all the combinations of the tubes, but it gives you a general idea of the capabilities...also the last one is at a different angle because i needed a tripod to try and get any sort of sharp shot...i did these before i had my 430EX

hope they help

roszell

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 00:19

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/3587370489_e496eb6ca9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dustin_roszell/3587370489/)

MonkeyPeaches

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 00:22

Thank you. That gives me a pretty good idea of how close I can get with the tubes.

I really want to get the EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM. Newegg has it at the lowest price I can find, but they are out of stock like everyone else. If I manage to get my hands on one when they restock, I will just grab one. If I happen to miss that opportunity, then I may just go with the tubes first.

If I did go with the tubes, I could always use them on the macro lens as well to get even closer.

S-S

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 02:28

i bought the kenko tubes and honestly i dont want to buy the 100mm any more. i never intended to use it for portraits too, and the tubes with my 50 give me REALLY nice results. even when i get a faster 50 i will keep this one just to use with tubes.

djready1202

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 02:36

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/3587370489_b2515d5fb0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dustin_roszell/3587370489/)
Awesome capture Dustin, and very cute kid.

kidfiji

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 04:22

one of my friends took this picture a while back. she was pretty close to the bonfire, i don't think the smoke is healthy for the lens or body. :(

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3517/3470780678_0c7a0d78e6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kidfiji/3470780678)

roszell

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 08:08

Awesome capture Dustin, and very cute kid.

Thank you! :)

iceis007

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 13:09

Here's a recent one - shot raw, and p.p -

Disturbed UTT

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 14:19

One from my recent trip to Rye in Sussex.

30 seconds, F/22.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2480/3589932500_e3345958ff_b.jpg

shack

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 15:38

One from my recent trip to Rye in Sussex.

30 seconds, F/22.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2480/3589932500_e3345958ff_b.jpg

Very nice photo. I really like the way your eye is drawn from boat to boat around the river.

kandyredcoi

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 19:49

nifty fifty + im new to DPP and RAW so any CC would be greatly appreciated
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/fluxmr2spyder/food/IMG_8450.jpg

djready1202

2nd of June 2009 (Tue), 20:06

Here's a couple pictures of my nieces...I also posted this on the xsi thread. This lens is great for photos of the kids.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2430/3577599463_d8f49c11a6_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2481/3577602015_ecd583be6e_b.jpg

DEMO

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 11:00

MonkeyPeaches

5th of June 2009 (Fri), 16:57

I'm not happy with the wooden post being there, but I still like the photo.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3565/3597946643_f9766972e5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasonvictorero/3597946643/sizes/o/in/set-72157619292539936/)

Dick Emery

5th of June 2009 (Fri), 17:15

Pretty interesting textures going on there. I like!

I'm not happy with the wooden post being there, but I still like the photo.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3565/3597946643_f9766972e5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasonvictorero/3597946643/sizes/o/in/set-72157619292539936/)

Dick Emery

5th of June 2009 (Fri), 17:16

I can almost see you in her eyes. I bet you can in the full res. :)

Here's a couple pictures of my nieces...I also posted this on the xsi thread. This lens is great for photos of the kids.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2430/3577599463_d8f49c11a6_b.jpg

pridash

5th of June 2009 (Fri), 17:42

nifty fifty + im new to DPP and RAW so any CC would be greatly appreciated
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/fluxmr2spyder/food/IMG_8450.jpg

Looks tasty.. [heading to the grocery store after work :p]

That's why I hate food photography!!! Just had my dinner and I'm hungry again...my mouth's literally watering!

kandyredcoi

5th of June 2009 (Fri), 17:52

^lol...exact reason why im such a fatty...thanx peeps!!!

MasterFX

6th of June 2009 (Sat), 09:27

Lunch-Time

Rocktoe

6th of June 2009 (Sat), 14:21

http://cnw6ha.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pfWLPpr8qk_8g_XzJ_90Ob_Xtw56WDoyLga81FefM9jxHZub YfJdGDKMGfnBrH4PkclKkYUBL1NFOawDJQasVdg/IMG_0668.jpg
http://cnw6ha.bay.livefilestore.com/y1p5cboUtY2TGZ1ZP4RjATAhCZK9LbSNtOaWmabUsKYS10-zuch6FRYGtzLPKVokHmFg5Zvr035T-iHrF2pBej4dA/IMG_0675.jpg
http://cnw6ha.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pf5m-y-_ksrikdWN-J5-tT0iPnvDXs5vXwiwhDJ-eH98uftt09hSOeozNVG7Rmd1UBjSPkZZ3-uDU1-APow9Mvw/IMG_0725.jpg

Salma

6th of June 2009 (Sat), 17:38

I ended up taking pics at the beach, had a right laugh, the photos are nothing special but I thought i'd share them with you guys :D

There were alot of people there who allowed me to take photos of them :D

http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/GFX-Kuri/Babylady2.jpg

http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/GFX-Kuri/girl3.jpg

http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/GFX-Kuri/skyline.jpg

http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/GFX-Kuri/babycute.jpg

http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/GFX-Kuri/waterr.jpg

nath_400d

7th of June 2009 (Sun), 00:58

Heres a couple of shots with this lens...still getting the hang of it...just trying different subjects and getting creative with the DOF :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3626/3601715623_f84370143c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3641/3602795842_fb9d6536a3_o.jpg

MasterFX

7th of June 2009 (Sun), 10:39

What is she thinking?

jrsamples

7th of June 2009 (Sun), 17:57

Couple from Punta Cana last week. Straight out of the camera minus resizing.

Ahhh.... seems like yesterday. Was there in March, actually at that pool in the Dreams Palm Beach. Awesome place... and I'll have some pictures in the Sigma 50 1.4 thread as well.

yogestee

7th of June 2009 (Sun), 20:03

Heres a couple of shots with this lens...still getting the hang of it...just trying different subjects and getting creative with the DOF :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3641/3602795842_fb9d6536a3_o.jpg

There is something obscenely beautiful about Italian motorcycles,,no other country builds them quite like this.. Coming from an ex Moto Guzzi owner..

Domino81

7th of June 2009 (Sun), 23:57

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/OBX216.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/OBX217.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/OBX222.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/OBX211.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/OBX323.jpg

Recent trip to the outer banks, this is all I've uploaded and PP'd so far.

Karizmatik

8th of June 2009 (Mon), 01:14

Swiiing!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3334/3605634897_d6a25e6396_o.jpg

Kelcey

8th of June 2009 (Mon), 02:21

kelcey, this is awesome! what's your flickr so i can favorite this?

My Flickr is http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelceyolson/
And thanks! It's one of my personal favorites :D

simmo1

8th of June 2009 (Mon), 02:47

Pic of my sons Chuck T's taken in sunny Skiathos last year.

kloodee

8th of June 2009 (Mon), 06:18

Hi guys
latest shot with my 50mm at 3.5 iso 200 and 1/160sec by the XSI

unfortunatly the uploading website made the sharpness worse

http://www.up-00.com/oqfiles/quI56121.jpg (http://www.up-00.com/)

Domino81

8th of June 2009 (Mon), 09:02

Kind a bizarre lookin' kitteh.

Rachel B

8th of June 2009 (Mon), 19:10

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3632/3609153802_6cdfc391da_o.jpg

Cruzatte

9th of June 2009 (Tue), 01:49

Wow!!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3632/3609153802_6cdfc391da_o.jpg

xblindx

9th of June 2009 (Tue), 01:57

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3239/3111991053_3206721157_b.jpg

geogecko

9th of June 2009 (Tue), 08:36

Nice shot, is that a Photoshop effect to get the background almost like a watermark?

CameraMan741

9th of June 2009 (Tue), 14:11

i think it looks like that since its far into the distance. but correct me if im wrong.

londonandlawson

9th of June 2009 (Tue), 14:57

FLiPMaRC

9th of June 2009 (Tue), 15:26

Some shots with the Nifty Fifty + 430exII on Manual at 1/64 power with stofen diffuser.

1/60s f/2.8 iso200
http://www.pbase.com/marcjosef/image/112894954/large.jpg

1/125s f/2.8 iso200
http://www.pbase.com/marcjosef/image/112894955/large.jpg

1/250s f/1.8 iso200
http://www.pbase.com/marcjosef/image/112894956/large.jpg

1/250s f/1.8 iso200
http://www.pbase.com/marcjosef/image/112894957/large.jpg

xblindx

9th of June 2009 (Tue), 18:19

Nice shot, is that a Photoshop effect to get the background almost like a watermark?

no PS. just changed the setting to aged photo in lightroom. That's about it

gordon67

9th of June 2009 (Tue), 19:20

Some shots with the Nifty Fifty + 430exII on Manual at 1/64 power with stofen diffuser.

1/125s f/2.8 iso200
http://www.pbase.com/marcjosef/image/112894955/large.jpg

This photo is great, so sharp and really nice colours.

gordon67

9th of June 2009 (Tue), 19:24

http://buttonmasher.smugmug.com/photos/559500800_VZcpJ-L.jpg

Domino81

9th of June 2009 (Tue), 21:18

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/IMG_9104_2.jpg

yashart

9th of June 2009 (Tue), 22:13

Got my nifty fifty last week, and I love the DOF on my 5D :) fun little lens

Just a few random shots I took playing around with this focal length

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2442/3612869386_0de8f8dc1f.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3595/3612869338_920eef371e.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3642/3612852624_cbb8ddebeb_b.jpg

knight2870

9th of June 2009 (Tue), 22:21

Heres another....

Karizmatik

9th of June 2009 (Tue), 22:37

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/IMG_9104_2.jpg

Cool shot! :lol:

Domino81

9th of June 2009 (Tue), 22:39

Thank you!!!

sangosimo

9th of June 2009 (Tue), 22:45

Got my nifty fifty last week, and I love the DOF on my 5D :) fun little lens

Just a few random shots I took playing around with this focal length

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3642/3612852624_cbb8ddebeb_b.jpg

I want this setup.

rohicks

10th of June 2009 (Wed), 01:51

My macbook Pro
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3626/3613314900_6b648a4fa9_o.jpg

secretpact

10th of June 2009 (Wed), 02:19

My macbook Pro
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3626/3613314900_6b648a4fa9_o.jpg

Are you kidding me? That's amazing! Is that the new MBP that was released on Monday?

rohicks

10th of June 2009 (Wed), 02:41

Are you kidding me? That's amazing! Is that the new MBP that was released on Monday?

Ha no ... well the MBP is from the new eco line up (it's only 2-3 months old?), but not from the new ones just released a few days ago.

The skin or vinyl is from Infectious located here ... http://www.infectious.com/laptop-skins/JP33/simply-retro/311

kandyredcoi

10th of June 2009 (Wed), 02:59

great shots everyone!

dusted the nifty and only managed to muster these pics for consideration

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/fluxmr2spyder/urban%20life%20and%20structures/IMG_9243.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/fluxmr2spyder/urban%20life%20and%20structures/IMG_9249.jpg

Feudal1

10th of June 2009 (Wed), 20:23

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/IMG_9104_2.jpg

Very cool!

rohicks

10th of June 2009 (Wed), 20:32

New running kicks ... Nike Air Zoom Vomero +4s
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2013/3615525088_c407864c1d_o.jpg

AntonP

11th of June 2009 (Thu), 13:20

Sharpening applied.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/3615470268_d59594b210_o.jpg

SmileyShazza

11th of June 2009 (Thu), 17:56

Well I had put up a thread earlier asking for advice and recommendations for a lens to go with the 18 - 55 IS one that came with my camera. I was already considering this one after reading lots of reviews about it but looking through this thread and seeing all the amazing pictures has helped me make my mind up.

I have just purchased myself the nifty fifty and am itching for it to arrive so I can have a go at taking some pictures with it :)

Domino81

11th of June 2009 (Thu), 19:12

Took this in the outer... well, I didn't but my sister did. That's me. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/OBX288.jpg

The Evil One

11th of June 2009 (Thu), 19:31

Oh yeah, I have been following this thread and just got my Nifty Fifty today. I am getting ready to go out and play with it tonight. You all have inspired me with your wonderful shots so I am eager to see what this lens can truly do!

kandyredcoi

12th of June 2009 (Fri), 03:28

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/fluxmr2spyder/urban%20life%20and%20structures/IMG_9435.jpg

Martin.D

12th of June 2009 (Fri), 07:48

Water drops using a 50 mm F1,8 II

1) - Water drops - Orange and White Backdrop - Flash fired through rippled glass

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3633/3614397391_3cbe850067.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/martins_album/3614397391/sizes/o/)

2) - Splash - Silver bowl / White back drop

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3392/3617116295_a7d2312b4a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/martins_album/3617116295/sizes/o/)

3) - Splash - Silver bowl / White back drop

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3303/3617973468_4f3660a6f6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/martins_album/3617973468/sizes/o/)

4) - Water Drops - Silver bowl / White back drop

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2456/3617981074_7f894e64fc.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/martins_album/3617981074/sizes/o/)

5) - Single Drop - Silver pan / Orange and White backdrop

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3657/3617183927_452484615b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/martins_album/3617183927/sizes/o/)

6) - Single Drop - Silver pan / White backdrop

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3298/3618033636_acd51bbef9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/martins_album/3618033636/sizes/o/)

DreDaze

12th of June 2009 (Fri), 10:50

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/fluxmr2spyder/urban%20life%20and%20structures/IMG_9435.jpg

i'd crop the bottom of that thing...

kandyredcoi

12th of June 2009 (Fri), 12:14

^yep i sure will, i just wanted to show it un touched straight out of camera

gongtowjai

13th of June 2009 (Sat), 14:47

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m355/gongtowjai/IMG_0016.jpg

First time using a 50D - EF 50mm f/1.8II which I got today. Need more practice...;)

rohicks

13th of June 2009 (Sat), 16:35

i'd crop the bottom of that thing...

I'd crop the top, personally.

kidfiji

14th of June 2009 (Sun), 01:24

http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss313/kidfiji/IMG_0449_small.jpg

XTi, ISO100 f/22 @ 1"6 I think.
Sat camera on a stump and tried to hold it as still as possible.

powerslave

14th of June 2009 (Sun), 01:33

Click for large. XTi @ f/1.8, 1/4000s, ISO100.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3326/3623331745_42ef25073e.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3326/3623331745_aa412b8c24_o.jpg)

rohicks

14th of June 2009 (Sun), 02:52

My iTouch.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3361/3624548576_02f1d0386b.jpg

kidfiji

14th of June 2009 (Sun), 12:22

My iTouch.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3361/3624548576_02f1d0386b.jpg

Haha, crazy bokeh going on there in the background.

ThomasOwenM

14th of June 2009 (Sun), 13:07

Love those water droplet shots.

DreDaze

14th of June 2009 (Sun), 18:27

I'd crop the top, personally.

yeah...now i'd crop the top also...the shot now is cropped on the bottom though...so now my comment just looks way off...:)

TheCor

14th of June 2009 (Sun), 19:46

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb272/deadpoetic__/IMG_3101800.jpg

The Evil One

14th of June 2009 (Sun), 20:35

I finally got to play with my new Nifty Fifty and love it. I went down to a local area known as Bricktown, an old factory area that has been turned into all sorts of night clubs and bars and eating establishments. It even has a canal that runs thru it and water taxis to take you around. I am by know means a photographer but I try my best to capture what I think I see so I just wanted to post a few shots that I did. I love this lens by the way.

PBaker

14th of June 2009 (Sun), 22:58

This is a fun lens!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3564/3460664949_6956fc1526_o.jpg

kandyredcoi

15th of June 2009 (Mon), 01:55

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/fluxmr2spyder/family/IMG_9974.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/fluxmr2spyder/family/IMG_9995.jpg
a couple from Sunday School

ahobden

15th of June 2009 (Mon), 08:25

I thought I'd try experimenting with light painting last weekend. I pre focused on the rose; turned all the lights off; triggered a 10 second exposure and used a small torch to paint light over the rose.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3649/3624733766_76bda17430_o.jpg

geogecko

15th of June 2009 (Mon), 09:15

Wow, that is cool. I've never heard of doing that before. Can't wait to try it out now...

Domino81

15th of June 2009 (Mon), 11:23

lol Yeah, I've done that only using the flash in impossible light.

Bobster

15th of June 2009 (Mon), 11:42

an old and new shot
http://www.pbase.com/bob_hall/image/106871049.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/bob_hall/image/110405257.jpg

roszell

16th of June 2009 (Tue), 10:21

1
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3356/3627147229_c41a62dca3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dustin_roszell/3627147229/)
2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3361/3627957548_21a4a4e1a6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dustin_roszell/3627957548/)
3
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3369/3627139287_8a75ec629e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dustin_roszell/3627139287/)

More here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dustin_roszell/sets/72157619807383670/

Rx2photography

16th of June 2009 (Tue), 10:29

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3537/3631003887_72b72e4959.jpg

JS300

16th of June 2009 (Tue), 13:51

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1344/1082440839_937ae7328c_o.jpg

SmileyShazza

16th of June 2009 (Tue), 16:17

I got home from work to find my nifty fifty waiting for me :)

I had a bit of a play and got quite a few good shots. These are my first three pictures taken today......

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2441/3633594464_de31298b68.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2450/3633597690_d0003a31e1.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3402/3633601102_93362cf58c.jpg

So far I am really impressed. I have a long way to go in getting the best from this lens but I think I'm going to enjoy practising with it :D

pridash

16th of June 2009 (Tue), 16:53

an old and new shot

http://www.pbase.com/bob_hall/image/110405257.jpg

Wow! Spot on focusing and pp work!

atidus

17th of June 2009 (Wed), 15:31

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/vungochung/3636481936_4fd5c461d5_b.jpg

450D f 1.8 mkII

The Evil One

17th of June 2009 (Wed), 21:48

Just had to post another one I di an hour or so ago. The more I use this lens the more I love it!

The_Terminator

18th of June 2009 (Thu), 00:17

Here are some shots taken with my Nifty Fifty. I added them to the self portrait thread, but might as well put them here:

http://mroberg.smugmug.com/photos/567061351_nUQwj-O.jpg

http://mroberg.smugmug.com/photos/494284752_V7Za4-O.jpg

Karizmatik

18th of June 2009 (Thu), 01:40

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3326/3638012854_b536e49069.jpg

I forgot to sharpen these in post... Ahh well.

Grady69

18th of June 2009 (Thu), 12:45

Heres one I took the other day.

sekhar

18th of June 2009 (Thu), 20:58

hello members,

i shall be thankful for any clarification. i see that you guys get tac sharp pics but 9 out of 10 shots that i take are soft at f1.8 to f2.8 with my nifty fifty on my 300D. i have tested and tested on many ocassions and noted that as i have myopia (-eye sight corrected with glasses) i do not put on my glasses when i am using view finder and any shot that takes peering into the viewfinder for more than 5 to 10 sec gets the images blurred. i use the diopter correction on the viewfinder set to "-" and see the images clearly but when i take the pic the end product is always blur with out any sharpness. i am enclosing a shot on tripod so i guess its not the camera shake.
is it my eyesight thats getting in the way or should i send my lens to canon for correction.
any suggestions will be much appreciated.

exif info
Camera Model Name
Canon EOS 300D DIGITAL
Tv(Shutter Speed)
0.5Sec.
Av(Aperture Value)
F1.8
Metering Modes
Evaluative metering
Exposure Compensation
0
ISO Speed
100
Lens
50mm
Focal Length
50.0 mm
Image Quality
RAW
Flash
Off
White Balance
Auto
AF mode
AI focus AF
Picture Style
-
Parameters
Tone Curve : -
Sharpness level : -
Pattern Sharpness : -
Contrast : 1
Sharpness : 1
Color saturation : 1
Color tone : 0

Karizmatik

18th of June 2009 (Thu), 21:06

Tv(Shutter Speed)
0.5Sec.

.5 of a second is quite slow hand held. And when you've already got such a slight depth of field already --- Meaning only a tiny bit of the image, even if taken with a higher shutter speed wont be blurred.. All it takes is a TINY bit of camera shake.

So either

1) Get a tripod when you are shooting at night and only shoot stationary things when your shutter drops below 1/50th

or 2) Get a speedlite so you can shoot at 1/60th and still have adequate lighting.

Try shooting outside during the day with adequate lighting, stick it in P for a bit if you have to and see how the images come out then.

sekhar

18th of June 2009 (Thu), 21:15

hi karizmatik,

many thanks for the quick reply. much appreciated. i see what you say, and the image that i posted is taken on tripod. i got the lens as i want to open up the apperture and even when i go to f2.8 the problem is still there. some times just by fluke i get some sharp images so i guess the copy is ok and i need to learn properly how to use my tools. a case of bad worksman blaming his tools maybe.:oops:
i will surely work on your suggestions and will get back. hope i will get onto my learning curve properly.
regards

Karizmatik

18th of June 2009 (Thu), 21:23

many thanks for the quick reply. much appreciated. i see what you say, and the image that i posted is taken on tripod. i got the lens as i want to open up the apperture and even when i go to f2.8 the problem is still there. some times just by fluke i get some sharp images so i guess the copy is ok and i need to learn properly how to use my tools. a case of bad worksman blaming his tools maybe.
i will surely work on your suggestions and will get back. hope i will get onto my learning curve properly.

At .5 of a second though, the shutter releasing, you pressing the button, a slight bump of the tripod, any of that could cause the image to still have shake.

And dropping back to F2.8 is only going to allow even less light in, making you have to drop the shutter speed even more.

So I'd definitely be buying a speedlite or shooting in areas where there is adequate enough light for you to be shooting.

Try setting your tripod up again, setting it at F1.8 and putting the camera on Timer for 2 seconds, hit the timer to take a picture, step away an be still, and see if the camera still has the shake in that picture... If not, then it was most likely the shutter / pressing the button / accidental bump that caused the shake in the photo you posted here.

sekhar

18th of June 2009 (Thu), 21:34

:oops: got ya. i see wat u mean. thanks and by the way i just saw ur flicker stream, stunning pics, wonderful.
regards

The_Terminator

18th of June 2009 (Thu), 21:48

Sekhar, another thing to consider is that Canon made an update starting with the 400D/XTi that the center focus point is optimized for apertures 2.8 and larger (f2.0, f1.8, f1.4 etc.) Someone please correct me if I'm wrong with that statement.

In any event, when shooting in the wide open aperatures, it is better to lock focus with the center point and then recompose if necessary. The other focus points might not be as accurate. I'm almost positive that you don't have this benefit with the 300D.

But don't let that discourage you. You can still get great shots with your 300D. This lens is sharper in the f2.8 to f11 range, with f5.6-f11 being the sharpest. Again, someone please correct me if I'm stating incorrect facts.

It's tricky at f1.8, so don't be hard on yourself. You just need to practice more, and bump up your ISO if necessary. A flash will really help as well.
Good Luck! :D

Bobster

18th of June 2009 (Thu), 22:38

instead of shooting ISO100, bump it to ISO800

kandyredcoi

19th of June 2009 (Fri), 05:20

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/fluxmr2spyder/food/IMG_0020.jpg

sekhar

19th of June 2009 (Fri), 16:11

In any event, when shooting in the wide open aperatures, it is better to lock focus with the center point and then recompose if necessary. The other focus points might not be as accurate. I'm almost positive that you don't have this benefit with the 300D.

It's tricky at f1.8, so don't be hard on yourself. You just need to practice more, and bump up your ISO if necessary. A flash will really help as well.
Good Luck! :D

i have been working on af lock with variable sucess, the manual says it is available but in practice it is always inconsistent.

will try out the suggestions with regards flash and iso, thanks Bobster.
much appreciated

derick

20th of June 2009 (Sat), 00:16

very nice len.

garbidz

20th of June 2009 (Sat), 00:38

taken with the 50mm f/1.8 and a gold reflector
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3636/3581666446_64ecd1e7ee_b.jpg

Karizmatik

20th of June 2009 (Sat), 01:00

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3385/3641730040_45de5fa612_b.jpg

Domino81

20th of June 2009 (Sat), 09:38

You got some effects goin' on in that shot... how'd you dood what you did?

EagleRock

20th of June 2009 (Sat), 11:46

I'm still very new to photography so all comments are welcome :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2432/3644115046_e8ab553e6d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eaglerock86/3644115046/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3310/3644881518_5ee0c47518_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eaglerock86/3644881518/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2473/3644299966_05e162f38c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eaglerock86/3644299966/)

Karizmatik

20th of June 2009 (Sat), 11:49

You got some effects goin' on in that shot... how'd you dood what you did?

Haha.. You serious?

First shot is normal, practically SOOC.

Second is SOOC -- The green lights were stage lights.

Third is SOOC with some slight toning.

Fourth is SOOC with a bit of a film effect and grain.

Nothing else.

kloodee

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 03:40

Best lens for the price ! specially when stopped down

http://www.arabiclenses.com/uploaded/8340_1245569894.jpg

@2.8 iso 200 , 1/320sec , Canon XSI

http://www.arabiclenses.com/uploaded/8340_1245570489.jpg

@3.5 , iso 200, 1/320sec, Canon XSI

S-S

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 06:09

love the first one, gorgeous - but 'boudoir photography" on a child's portrait does jar the sensibilities a little

kloodee

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 06:24

love the first one, gorgeous - but 'boudoir photography" on a child's portrait does jar the sensibilities a little

dude thats just my name :oops:;)

stetsonaw

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 06:49

born to be a photographer! nice.

Bobster

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 07:49

its not boudoir guys!

sheesh, nearly as bad as having a name like Peter File

Karizmatik

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 08:05

or Ben Dover?

kloodee

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 09:13

ITS JUST a Name ,but not really comman i quess
She is a KID for god sake :(

thx bobster for getting it clear

& btw the name is BUDAIR not boudoir

:P

Dyaus

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 16:36

Well here's a couple of pics taken not long ago with said lens... for all its defects, I rather like it!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3331/3647100895_58693025ba.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2456/3647904160_5d359ee38d.jpg

gecko0

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 18:06

one of the first shots i took with the nifty after getting it a little over a month ago...this is a friend's cat that didn't want anything to do with me and wouldn't look into the camera. haha...too bad i cropped out the ears. :(

love the lens...everyone was definitely right with the $$$:quality ratio!

http://brian-photos.smugmug.com/photos/570052638_Ub9HC-L.jpg

Whippeticious

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 18:54

How rude to make fun of someones name, and it's not Boudoir anyway!!

UmphreyBogart

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 20:11

DEMO

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 20:29

Awsome photos..

Mark1

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 21:23

One from yesterday.
http://ind-img.com/images/3135.jpg

blackmatch456

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 22:23

If anyone is interested in buying a mark II copy used under 4 times:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=713009

PM ME!

:)

fritzk3

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 22:48

some not so traditional nifty photos
1
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3604/3638612051_4058df02bc.jpg?v=0
2
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2449/3636888590_28bae020b1.jpg?v=0
3
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2438/3636895966_aa2822e493.jpg?v=0

Awesome! How did you get such close shots - press pass? And which venue does that last shot come from? Looks like something shot from a balcony... love the way you caught the light, though. Kuroda was on his game that night!

UmphreyBogart

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 23:00

Yeah i had the press pass the phish photos were taken at the Fox here in st louis. the last shot was from the balcony. you can see some more at www.flickr.com/umphreybogart

Rx2photography

22nd of June 2009 (Mon), 10:48

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3580/3647444087_4479075ab1.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3303/3647449423_c498b1db9c.jpg

seesaw

22nd of June 2009 (Mon), 11:31

Great concert shots, what body are you shooting with and tripod/handheld?

UmphreyBogart

22nd of June 2009 (Mon), 11:52

Great concert shots, what body are you shooting with and tripod/handheld?

400D handheld

DSLR George

22nd of June 2009 (Mon), 12:17

Think I might buy this lens- it's a great price afterall!

bishoy

22nd of June 2009 (Mon), 14:21

@UmphreyBogart: Wow. Like the shots so much, specially the green lights :)
@DSLR George: Buy it immediately :D

First trials with my NiftyFifty and the 40D. First day with my first DSLR :D
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2462/3648812278_2e10b89e88_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13625720@N02/3648812278/)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/3648828976_71a7539851_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13625720@N02/3648828976/)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2424/3648041149_c94b175b97_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13625720@N02/3648041149/)

pridash

22nd of June 2009 (Mon), 14:50

One from yesterday.
http://ind-img.com/images/3135.jpg

Great shot! With that pose, it looks like she's gonna be model when she grows up!

BTW, what was the lighting on that one? Is that a softbox cam left?

baceball6

22nd of June 2009 (Mon), 21:59

I have an EOS canon XS will one of these 50mm ef lenses fit my camera?

DreDaze

22nd of June 2009 (Mon), 22:25

I have an EOS canon XS will one of these 50mm ef lenses fit my camera?

yes

bishoy

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 03:28

I have an EOS canon XS will one of these 50mm ef lenses fit my camera?

This lens on the XS is the same (I mean in terms of field of view) like 400D (XTi) and like my 40D.
In fact any lens on all Rebels and EOS x0Ds will be the same. (All got sensors that are 1/1.6 of the size of the full frame sensor)

Only 1Ds and 5D are different (as the sensor is full frame), and the 1D is 1/1.3 of the full frame size.