Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II - Nifty Fifty [Archive] - Page 32

mercury-666

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 08:32

its been my close up lens for a while and it opens up new doors for low light work.

[http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2475/3588791628_c19b919229.jpg]

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other than my 10-22/430exII, its my best friend for concerts.

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if your just starting out, its a no-brainer, its worth every cent.

MasterFX

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 09:03

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pixelbasher

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 10:14

It seems everywhere I go and see canon shooters and talk to them, they all ask me if I have a nifty fifty, one guy actually called his 1.8 his "plastic fantastic". Up until now I have had to say no, but I have one coming next day or so hopefully! $132 aussie delivered, it's too cheap NOT to have one I reckon. As that big Austrian bodybuilder once said, "I'll be back" :D

Mark1

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 13:07

it's too cheap NOT to have one I reckon.

This is exactly why I got one. It really was the only reason.

gh patriot

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 23:56

I love the lens.

pixelbasher

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 11:19

GH: wow those eyes! ^^^^^^^^

Got my 50 today, and after pretty much permanently having the 100-400 on for the last few weeks, it looks so "dinky" on the 50D :lol:

It was pretty bleak this arvo, so I just had a quick play with it experimenting with the shllowness that 1,8 gives. It's all new to me!

First one is at F1.8 second is at F8. I can see how easy it will be to miss focus at 1.8, the DOF is SO shallow!!

I promise the next ones I put up won't be something as boring as a wall, but I wanted to see how sharp it was as well as showing me how shallow it is at 1.8.

geogecko

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 11:35

The cool thing about that shot, is how amazingly fast it rolls off. It's almost like it's a section of sharp focus, and then you hit a certain distance, and it gets way blurry. I need to get me one of these so bad.

pixelbasher

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 12:26

Yeah, exactly, it's not subtle as it goes away, it's either in focus or it's totally not! It did some funky stuff to the mortar gap as it goes off in the distance though. It spread it out wide.

I took a shot of a wall hanging that has an old car that sticks out slightly from the background image, when I checked it on the PC I thought I had an issue with it not focussing on the right hand side of the image, but as I thought about it more, I was actually off centre from what I was shooting.

Here's one I did of my 17-85. I am just back from minimum focus distance.
It has focussed on the IS extruded piece, which is what the focus point was positioned to, but anything behind that, including the canon marking which is only a few mm behind, is already going out.
The speed at which it goes away is something totally new to me, the top of the lens just melts away!
As I mentioned earlier, it could and prob will catch me out more often than not shooting wide open until I get used to it. Shot at 1/30 @f2

gisk

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 18:58

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2160/3542689117_8fa90ff45d.jpg?v=0

pixelbasher

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 21:49

F3.5
It's still pretty overcast outside so I used the flash. The background is shadecloth and it's only a meter or so behind and it's pretty much wiped out.

What a cool little lens!

seesaw

25th of June 2009 (Thu), 11:40

Took this on the weekend, not bad considering no tripod and a few trips to the bar at the wedding

pixelbasher

26th of June 2009 (Fri), 08:42

nifty fifty for sports? Why not!

My better half playing some tennis. ok, so I missed the face, but I got the racquet and ball in focus :lol:

Second is my 8 year old "watching" the ball ;)

1st shot is 1/2500 @F2 ISO 100. It shows +.7 exposure comp, but I brought it back down .5 in DPP.

2nd shot is 1/4000th @f2 ISO 200.

Joe_Gravelle

26th of June 2009 (Fri), 22:48

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3394/3664333554_b022a0d7f0_b.jpg

my cliche duck shot

kloodee

27th of June 2009 (Sat), 19:38

perfect portrait lens,,, i was lucky to capture this momen, reminded me of the monileza! to optimistic lool but seriously the kid here is neither cryin nor smilyin, he is somewhere in between !!

http://www.arabiclenses.com/uploaded/8340_1246115145.jpg

iso100, F2.8 , 1/1600 sec , Canon XSI

Took my time post processing this pic !

Dick Emery

27th of June 2009 (Sat), 19:44

I broke my mk ii lens a few weeks back. Been missing it. I got a Sigma 30mm F1.4 to replace it but it's a different style of shooting. Sooooooo...

I saw a mk1 for auction on Ebay (The one with the metal mount), bid and won it for £102 inc postage. It comes without any lens caps (No worries I can use the old caps) but I have been assured it is in good working order and no damage, fungus etc to the lens elements. It will come in a soft pouch with a basic filter on the front.

I so hope it's OK and hoping the better build quality will help.

SUB1IM388

27th of June 2009 (Sat), 19:45

perfect portrait lens,,, i was lucky to capture this momen, reminded me of the monileza! to optimistic lool but seriously the kid here is neither cryin nor smilyin, he is somewhere in between !!

iso100, F2.8 , 1/1600 sec , Canon XSI

Took my time post processing this pic !

Great pic i like the pp

stetsonaw

27th of June 2009 (Sat), 23:59

ynos

28th of June 2009 (Sun), 12:02

http://www4.slikomat.com/09/0628/qz9-metulj.jpg

Salma

28th of June 2009 (Sun), 20:06

Hi everyone, how are you all ? :D Haven't been here in a while.

Got this shot earlier today, not my best but still.

http://i43.tinypic.com/2ra.jpg

ssracer

28th of June 2009 (Sun), 20:43

getting ready to hit the pool
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2422/3670234382_db32bb4695_b.jpg

MelissaMA

29th of June 2009 (Mon), 00:57

Here is my little peanut at f/1.8. The color is a bit wonky, because this was taken about the time I discovered the little glitch that exists when you pair Spyder2Pro with Vista. I still love her sweet face, though!
:)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/waterspritemd/Shirinewsiggie-1.jpg

powerslave

29th of June 2009 (Mon), 02:07

Here's a quick bokeh shot from last year. :) Click for large. Nifty 50 + XTi.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3594/3667236379_0a7ced1aea.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garagenoise/3667236379/sizes/o/)

I miss my bike.

[Repeat post from elsewhere]

pixelbasher

29th of June 2009 (Mon), 10:58

MelissaM, that's the main reason I bought the nifty fifty, we have a girl due in early November, and am stinging to take some shots of her like the one you posted.

I had some fun today with mine and some coolant and oil. Never done this kind of thing before but anyway here are a couple. It sure is an easy way to get your shutter count up fast!

The color of the coolant is like a punch in the face!

Paul Li

29th of June 2009 (Mon), 13:50

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2569/3666777678_54b5d6f3f2.jpg?v=0
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n274/paulpker101/fragranceoil.jpg?t=1246297794

stetsonaw

30th of June 2009 (Tue), 07:21

Canon EOS 5D ♠ 50mm ♠ ƒ/1.8 ♠ ISO 800 ♠ 1/80 ♠ Ambient Flourescent Light Only
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2575/3675132580_bd384f9875_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3675132580/)

Chris215

30th of June 2009 (Tue), 18:30

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2499/3678850120_d93c70caa1_o.jpg

pixelbasher

30th of June 2009 (Tue), 18:59

Nice shot chris, and nice wheels!

Chris215

1st of July 2009 (Wed), 11:14

thanks!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2675/3677969485_420def5645_b.jpg

DEMO

1st of July 2009 (Wed), 11:21

any side shots? I love white supras.

Chris215

1st of July 2009 (Wed), 11:23

unfortunately no, it was parked next to other cars, so I couldn't get any.

NYNCTC

1st of July 2009 (Wed), 11:31

One car
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2423/3608660721_61837e1fca_b.jpg

And one outdoor
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3614/3457701551_b84068d59d_b.jpg

ssracer

1st of July 2009 (Wed), 12:16

That second one would be really cool if there was water coming out of that spout

NYNCTC

1st of July 2009 (Wed), 13:37

that would be awesome. too bad we were in the middle of a dry spell haha.

bishoy

1st of July 2009 (Wed), 20:37

WOW very sharp images. If you don't mind, can you tell the EXIF and the focusing settings? (MF/AF-AF point)

NYNCTC

2nd of July 2009 (Thu), 00:31

i always use MF for this lens and i have no idea how to find the exif data hahaha. sorry.

thanks for the kind words tho!

CameraMan741

2nd of July 2009 (Thu), 01:17

wow, ive never seen eyelids for a Z before. it looks good. nice pic too, very sharp.

Disturbed UTT

2nd of July 2009 (Thu), 03:42

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2484/3679391835_edb84110be_b.jpg

bishoy

2nd of July 2009 (Thu), 07:19

i always use MF for this lens and i have no idea how to find the exif data hahaha. sorry.

thanks for the kind words tho!

I found them for you on your Flickr :D the car photo is taken with f/4.5, but I didn't find the second.
I am only curious to know how you got the photo that sharp specially with MF too, so I wanted to know the aperture. I tried a lot to be good with MF and I miss a lot of shots :)
Anyway great photos.

NYNCTC

2nd of July 2009 (Thu), 13:09

I found them for you on your Flickr :D the car photo is taken with f/4.5, but I didn't find the second.
I am only curious to know how you got the photo that sharp specially with MF too, so I wanted to know the aperture. I tried a lot to be good with MF and I miss a lot of shots :)
Anyway great photos.

Thanks! Also, how did you find it on flickr? I only ask because I telling people I cant find the EXIF haha. Also, with the MF, I focus back and forth until i hear the beep and then click the shutter and pray it comes out good. sometimes that works, others it doesnt. Just take you time and you'll find the right image.

This was also a really good shoot, most of my photos from that day came out great and I was very pleased.

NYNCTC

2nd of July 2009 (Thu), 13:11

Turns out i figured it out and it wasnt even with my 50 hahahahah. i fail. it was with the 18-55. sorry yall. but the other photo is with the 50 i promise hahaha.

NYNCTC

2nd of July 2009 (Thu), 13:13

so to make up for my fail here is a photo of that car with the 50

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3416/3609531236_e8eb2c9345_b.jpg

Domino81

2nd of July 2009 (Thu), 13:42

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/IMG_9298.jpg

Couple of ideas I was expanding on.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/IMG_9297.jpg

They are different photos. :)

ssracer

2nd of July 2009 (Thu), 14:12

That is a gorgeous Z

Disturbed UTT

2nd of July 2009 (Thu), 14:32

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/IMG_9298.jpg

Couple of ideas I was expanding on.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/IMG_9297.jpg

They are different photos. :)

What did you change between the pics? The seconds seems whiter, less brown areas.

The Lawlorator

2nd of July 2009 (Thu), 15:36

NYNCTC

2nd of July 2009 (Thu), 15:45

The Lawlorator

2nd of July 2009 (Thu), 16:45

2nd on is great, just wish that the hands were in focus more. the face is OOF, so i would try and be a bit more patient on portraits.

my advice. just keep shooting and eventually you'll get the hang of it. hell i am still trying to get the hang of it.

Thanks a lot! Yeah, the face was actually the first picture I took with the nifty...it was a quick shot and I didn't really get to focus properly. I'll post more pics as I go on. Here's a couple more with this lens:

http://i44.tinypic.com/llf7o.jpg

And the good ol' classic Sambas:

http://i40.tinypic.com/4gn43n.jpg

NYNCTC

2nd of July 2009 (Thu), 16:49

i think if the "samba" was in focus and everything else was OOF it would look better as the subject is the "samba"

Domino81

2nd of July 2009 (Thu), 21:13

What did you change between the pics? The seconds seems whiter, less brown areas.

The 1st was in color, the 2nd is in B&W and when I shoot B&W I try to use a lot of contrast and simulate film grain because I love it. I change the parameters in the camera, too. :) So other than that, I didn't change much. Just re-positioned a little. :)

Domino81

2nd of July 2009 (Thu), 21:16

First post on this board! Just got my nifty yesterday and I'm loving it. Here's a few.

http://i39.tinypic.com/16ktglt.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/bi06xi.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/1zfss4l.jpg

I'm a newb, give me some CC please!

When shooting people, I always try to focus on the eye. The lens gets rather sharp around 2.8 so I try to make sure that's where I stay unless I'm far enough away and need a lot of background blur.

Other than that, watch your backgrounds, Lightroom is the ****. Keep shootin'. :tup:

seesaw

2nd of July 2009 (Thu), 21:35

Just playing around and seeing the difference between F2.8 and F8. A little bit of work in PS

rohicks

2nd of July 2009 (Thu), 23:55

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3626/3682873403_e1d4407aa9_o.jpg

NYNCTC

3rd of July 2009 (Fri), 10:08

very nice feel to it.

Violator

3rd of July 2009 (Fri), 20:22

"skill" -- That shot is GREAT.
..............
.................could you tell us your settings and set-up, please?

ESMcBlurM3

3rd of July 2009 (Fri), 21:09

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb35/emcbane/IMG_5715.jpg

rohicks

3rd of July 2009 (Fri), 21:18

very nice feel to it.

"skill" -- That shot is GREAT.
..............
.................could you tell us your settings and set-up, please?

Thanks ;); I usually try to post my strobists setups with the photos on my flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rohicks/) stream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rohicks/), but I wasn't able to get one for this shot due to time when I was taking it (I had to get to work).

But if you can decipher this and picture it in your head here is how i had it setup.

1/200 sec - ISO200 - f/3.2
580ex2@1/16th with FULL CTB gel - camera right (subject left), shot through westcott 45" umbrella - 6 inches from subject

timmyeatchips

4th of July 2009 (Sat), 06:15

Just picked up my third nifty fifty (first 2 were broken and stolen respectively), bit gut wrenching to have to pay £80 for it when my last one was a mint condition secondhand for £15! But so glad to have it back in my collection. The obligatory duck shot:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v424/timmyeatchips/wood_ducks.jpg

Jay-Bird

4th of July 2009 (Sat), 11:25

Got my Rebel XT last week, and my Fifty last night. Pretty damn awesome!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v490/jstandridge23/June%203rd%202009/IMG_0348.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v490/jstandridge23/June%203rd%202009/IMG_0333.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v490/jstandridge23/June%203rd%202009/IMG_0355.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v490/jstandridge23/June%203rd%202009/IMG_0321.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v490/jstandridge23/June%203rd%202009/IMG_0318.jpg

cuonger69

4th of July 2009 (Sat), 23:49

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2527/3687023737_c180056478_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2580/3687968495_5b1651aef1_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/3687892426_16ab4c716f_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2650/3688489284_80ebf16bf4_o.jpg

NYNCTC

5th of July 2009 (Sun), 03:08

car needs a drop badly hehe. nice photos tho! 2 for me is the best.

stetsonaw

5th of July 2009 (Sun), 06:09

about to sell my mk1, just picked up a ts-e 45, and i'm feeling it'll take my 50's place. it was fun, keep up the great pictures in here!

NesianStyle

5th of July 2009 (Sun), 06:30

From a recent trip to Samoa.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2624/3689122871_d614331e2d_o.jpg

JORDANSonME

5th of July 2009 (Sun), 18:27

1.) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3622/3431095230_23d0efe6e4_b.jpg

2.) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3381/3584105335_8b9282eae3_o.jpg

3.) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3270/2785632387_f07484928b_b.jpg

geogecko

5th of July 2009 (Sun), 20:43

Wow, love the colors on 1. Interesting shot on 2, I am in a class right now, and an assignment is minimalism...looks like that one would fit in.

JORDANSonME

6th of July 2009 (Mon), 13:43

Wow, love the colors on 1. Interesting shot on 2, I am in a class right now, and an assignment is minimalism...looks like that one would fit in.

thanks. I love this lens

jasongraaf

6th of July 2009 (Mon), 21:45

Just picked up a Canon 1D, and had my faith in this lens renewed. Everything looks 10x better than on the Canon XS for some reason. (although it is VERY soft at 1.8 all of a sudden)

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x290/1992yz125/A73A0365.jpg

And I love this, even though the focus was missed

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x290/1992yz125/A73A0375.jpg

chukdivad

6th of July 2009 (Mon), 23:03

about to sell my mk1, just picked up a ts-e 45, and i'm feeling it'll take my 50's place.
That's too bad;)

colourblindphotographer

7th of July 2009 (Tue), 04:57

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2653/3675160374_a977d5e019_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3607/3674275045_cf40724025_b.jpg

Its been awhile since I posted some ;)

Paul Li

7th of July 2009 (Tue), 21:36

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3629/3690588321_205b1eefd2.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3594/3690588409_f4fe3ecfce.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3641/3690588305_e95c5a37f0.jpg?v=0

JORDANSonME

8th of July 2009 (Wed), 00:45

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2564/3700378954_08c10abfe1_b.jpg

sagray

8th of July 2009 (Wed), 23:03

This lens is pretty freakin' cool on the 5D Classic.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3476/3702390966_30fb827514_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2552/3701583151_d66c90aaf9_b.jpg

pixelbasher

8th of July 2009 (Wed), 23:28

Here's a tight crop of a flower I took yesterday. To be honest I haven't used the 17-85 since I bought the nify fifty. Never would have figured that before I bought it.

jasongraaf

9th of July 2009 (Thu), 00:55

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3643/3703162438_3e79f973ab_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2509/3703162242_03d1433b38_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3493/3703162076_b1e89c3c23_o.jpg

chukdivad

9th of July 2009 (Thu), 01:16

This lens is pretty freakin' cool on the 5D Classic.
Cool shots, they kinda have a tilt-shift look to them. What kind of PP did you do?

JodyLee

9th of July 2009 (Thu), 15:20

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3391/3440719534_e268499b07.jpg

Lisa

9th of July 2009 (Thu), 15:28

I'm looking forward to using this lens. I'm expecting it to be here by Saturday. Bought from a member on here :D

jhego

9th of July 2009 (Thu), 15:35

http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/4114/img3454.jpg

sagray

9th of July 2009 (Thu), 22:33

Cool shots, they kinda have a tilt-shift look to them. What kind of PP did you do?

Almost none. Resizing, maybe a touch of USM. I did do a little spot sharpening on the sign lettering, but that's about it.

Those were both shot a f/1.8, so the razor-thin DoF helps give that TS-ish effect, I guess.

rohicks

10th of July 2009 (Fri), 02:00

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2524/3706531990_411dbb22cf.jpg

mrbigisbudgood

10th of July 2009 (Fri), 08:14

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/mrbigisbudgood/2009/20090709/IMG_8439.jpg

shania176

10th of July 2009 (Fri), 10:34

Just got this lens. Haven't had much time to test it yet, but here's few shot of my dog.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3498/3707340552_c42e8d0729_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3468/3707811088_35f38b35d3_b.jpg

rohicks

10th of July 2009 (Fri), 12:10

Getting my workout on.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/3707541832_267af227db.jpg

SpanishREBEL

10th of July 2009 (Fri), 12:53

dont let the price on this lens fool you...it is one of the best primes Canon has to offer.

Yes the AF is not that fast, and hunts sometimes in dim situations, but with good light, it is fast. IQ is outstanding as well the portability of it.

The lens is so good, that i sometimes use it for candid shots at the weddings i shoot. :)

Matt Peters

10th of July 2009 (Fri), 12:54

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2524/3706531990_411dbb22cf.jpg

Great shot!

sagray

10th of July 2009 (Fri), 13:48

Yes the AF is not that fast, and hunts sometimes in dim situations, but with good light, it is fast. IQ is outstanding as well the portability of it.

So true. Sometimes I select it over the other tricks in my bag, because it's so small, light, and almost covert. And it works nicely in low light, candid situations.

Now, an obligatory image posting...

http://grayimagery.smugmug.com/photos/587222197_hj9cL-L.jpg

Only a touch of level adjustment (in ACR), then resized and USM applied in PS Elements.

MISHI

10th of July 2009 (Fri), 15:33

Got lens about 5 mins now... first shot.

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/9279/img2289.jpg

ainatar

10th of July 2009 (Fri), 20:30

Mine is really sharp at f/3.2 but more open it often struggles with focus and misses totally quite often. Is that normal? Here is a pic at f/3.2.

http://localhostr.com/files/dd8c58/IMG_0650.jpg

rohicks

10th of July 2009 (Fri), 21:29

Well when you are shooting at 1.8 you have to realize you have a very shallow DOF and getting the focus with something like that is touchy no matter what lens you are working with.

As far as this lens I myself, and a few others agree that around 2.5 2.8 it really sings.

Salma

10th of July 2009 (Fri), 21:44

rohicks

10th of July 2009 (Fri), 21:50

Sorry this is OT but is your sigma any good?

yah the sigma is great. Check this link to view some photos from my sigma (some of them i don't have tagged, but most i do).

http://www.flickr.com/search/?ss=2&ct=6&w=53517614%40N00&q=sigma&m=text

I use the sigma as my walk around. Although when i get some more money to invest in some L glass i will replace the focal lengths with something else and part with the sigma.

sawyer8870

10th of July 2009 (Fri), 22:06

A Photo of a homework assignment from my current Photography class...learning Depth of Field.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee188/sawyer1206/DOF1206.jpg

PanSeared

11th of July 2009 (Sat), 10:33

378972

Rx2photography

11th of July 2009 (Sat), 12:19

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3660/3677846521_633136c2a6.jpg

cscheat

11th of July 2009 (Sat), 12:35

got mine today !!! im loving it !!!

ZoranR

11th of July 2009 (Sat), 13:54

http://i27.tinypic.com/21o7bzb.jpg

SpanishREBEL

11th of July 2009 (Sat), 14:47

2 shots from a recent wedding i did...both using the 50 1.8 mark II.

Image was slightly desaturated, border and watermark added. Nothing else was done. Lens is very sharp, even wide open. (at least my copy is)

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb252/volkdc2/IMG_4322edited.jpg

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb252/volkdc2/IMG_4301edited.jpg

mr_angryeyes

11th of July 2009 (Sat), 16:10

picked one up today these are the results from around the yard.

Lisa

11th of July 2009 (Sat), 16:19

I got mine today as well (used from a potn member).

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c71/LisaRae82/NewImage1.jpg

Dick Emery

11th of July 2009 (Sat), 18:54

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2510/3710502785_8d79dd6368_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3469/3710501585_00224415a4_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3618/3710500503_e20d43a099_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3532/3711309012_1d58c262cb_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2467/3710498583_bacfeabb93_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3506/3711307374_1da9ac681b_o.jpg

mr_angryeyes

11th of July 2009 (Sat), 19:13

more from around the house.

mr_angryeyes

11th of July 2009 (Sat), 19:16

and more.

Kelcey

11th of July 2009 (Sat), 20:15

Here's some from the 4th of July :]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2535/3701951519_28f92d69d3_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2437/3702758122_79a2bfc4c3.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3473/3702758388_17a2db1662.jpg
I used a spot filter on this one.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2662/3696040196_ce2e6a0f7c.jpg

Salma

11th of July 2009 (Sat), 20:17

cscheat

11th of July 2009 (Sat), 23:32

guys, can this lens take macro ?

kloodee

12th of July 2009 (Sun), 01:44

guys, can this lens take macro ?

it could be a good macro lense after attaching EX.Tubes;)

Kelcey

12th of July 2009 (Sun), 01:48

OH damn they're gorgeous, that first one is exceptional, how did you get hearts?

Thank you! :)
I read an article about making different shaped bokeh here: http://www.diyphotography.net/removing-the-mystery-from-the-heart-shaped-bokeh
It was loads of fun to do with fireworks :]

Salma

12th of July 2009 (Sun), 05:07

Thank you! :)
I read an article about making different shaped bokeh here: http://www.diyphotography.net/removing-the-mystery-from-the-heart-shaped-bokeh
It was loads of fun to do with fireworks :]
Thanks alot :)

caribet

12th of July 2009 (Sun), 06:50

Well I am fairly new to the DSLR photography journey. Here are some portraits that I did of the kids using my 450D and the 50mm 1.8 II. Feel free to comment on suggestions for improvement.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2489/3712524008_2e583d5926_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3454/3712524970_8e538193a7_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/3711713519_1f94174016_b.jpg

Eldarion

12th of July 2009 (Sun), 06:59

guys, can this lens take macro ?

Took this yesterday, with Kenko Tubes.

http://hem.bredband.net/eldarion/hydrangea.jpg

Salma

12th of July 2009 (Sun), 07:00

Eldarion that's gorgeous :D

sangosimo

12th of July 2009 (Sun), 14:42

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2460/3712052464_21a24fb98d_b.jpg

still rocking 5dmk1 and 50 1.8

Jay-Bird

12th of July 2009 (Sun), 15:02

Wow, that is awesome eldarion!

Eldarion

12th of July 2009 (Sun), 16:12

Thanks guys! I'm in love with this lens :D

bishoy

12th of July 2009 (Sun), 16:35

Well I am fairly new to the DSLR photography journey. Here are some portraits that I did of the kids using my 450D and the 50mm 1.8 II. Feel free to comment on suggestions for improvement.

New to DSLRs myself :D
Like your photos much, specially the kids expressions and the catch lights in the girl's eyes.
I think I'd like the lights to move up more to show natural look for the features of the face.
Also, may be a little less green in the B&W tone, may be for more yellow.

HSK

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

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2590/3714637468_d60a3733d2_o.jpg

I wonder if this still works with the lamp post on the left. It gives the candid a kind of stalker-ish feel. :-/ lol

jde95tln

12th of July 2009 (Sun), 19:44

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2460/3712052464_21a24fb98d_b.jpg

still rocking 5dmk1 and 50 1.8

That's a cool shot!!

Jay-Bird

12th of July 2009 (Sun), 21:12

Had the 50 for a little over the week. First time trying B&W:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v490/jstandridge23/IMG_1119.jpg

cscheat

12th of July 2009 (Sun), 22:09

it could be a good macro lense after attaching EX.Tubes;)
wow ! thanks

Janika

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 00:20

I had the nifty for about 4-years, but today was the first day I could really test it on my new 50D >>>

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b186/Janika2/Animals/Macs.jpg

onespot

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 02:14

After finding this forum,I just had to get this lens.Its takes amazing shots.For such a small price.

Mike55

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 02:26

That's a cool shot!!

No kidding. Very cinematic.

caribet

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 03:47

New to DSLRs myself :D
Like your photos much, specially the kids expressions and the catch lights in the girl's eyes.
I think I'd like the lights to move up more to show natural look for the features of the face.
Also, may be a little less green in the B&W tone, may be for more yellow.

Thanks for the feedback. At the moment I only have some 4 foot twin fluoros that I am utilising - have to see if I can move them around a bit (where taken standing up on the ground). The colour of the B&W's were used with just the camera settings.....will have to have a play with the light balance settings to see if it makes a difference to the outcome of the colours (or another suggestion?). Cheers

cscheat

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 04:35

After finding this forum,I just had to get this lens.Its takes amazing shots.For such a small price.
WONDERFUL BOKEH !!!!!!!!

bishoy

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 07:21

Thanks for the feedback. At the moment I only have some 4 foot twin fluoros that I am utilising - have to see if I can move them around a bit (where taken standing up on the ground). The colour of the B&W's were used with just the camera settings.....will have to have a play with the light balance settings to see if it makes a difference to the outcome of the colours (or another suggestion?). Cheers

Don't think it is white balance, but there are some settings for the B&W tones in the camera. I didn't use them before so I am not sure. Or may be just do the conversion yourself on the PC.

Brypan

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 18:40

I just looked at this whole thread :P. Deciding between this and the Sigmalux (sigma 50mm 1.4). I would love the siggy, but because of money issues I may have to settle on the Nifty Fifty, but these pictures have made me realize that it is not exactly "settling". This lens is great for the price. I think I will get this lens, unless I find an extra $400 in my back pocket =).

I also have a question, why does this lens have pentagon-shaped bokeh in some pictures, but beautiful, rounded bokeh in other pictures? Are the pentagon one taken with a larger aperture, and the rounded ones with smaller ones? That seems to be the only answer.. Nevermind, I think i answered my own question; correct me if I am wrong?

Rx2photography

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 20:12

http://http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2637/3716162812_b446e05270.jpg

Brypan

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 20:40

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/3008264192_a25137eda1_o.jpg

This may be far back, but it gave me a good chuckle :P. Was it made to be like that, or was it broken?

onespot

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 22:29

WONDERFUL BOKEH !!!!!!!!
Thank you.:)

tkbslc

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 23:41

I also have a question, why does this lens have pentagon-shaped bokeh in some pictures, but beautiful, rounded bokeh in other pictures? Are the pentagon one taken with a larger aperture, and the rounded ones with smaller ones? That seems to be the only answer.. Nevermind, I think i answered my own question; correct me if I am wrong?

When the lens is all the way open (i.e. f1.8 ) the aperture blades are completely hidden. But when the five aperture blades close down, they form a pentagon. Higher end lenses have 7+ blades with rounded edges to keep a more circular aperture shape.

Brypan

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 23:42

When the lens is all the way open (i.e. f1.8 ) the aperture blades are completely hidden. But when the five aperture blades close down, they form a pentagon. Higher end lenses have 7+ blades with rounded edges to keep a more circular aperture shape.

Ah, so I got it oppisite; thanks!

rohicks

14th of July 2009 (Tue), 04:07

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2481/3719223367_21c81c8c3b_o.jpg

willy b

14th of July 2009 (Tue), 05:20

Nice shot Ryan! I had not used this lens for ages as i leant it to a mate, but got it back the other day, it really is alot of fun!

1http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/car1.jpg

2http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/car2.jpg

3http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/car4.jpg

Yes Yes, i know...the car needs cleaning

roszell

14th of July 2009 (Tue), 09:37

Our 6 month old twins. :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2614/3702730245_3a8bb6ea2b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dustin_roszell/3702730245/)

bishoy

14th of July 2009 (Tue), 09:39

Our 6 month old twins. :)

Wow... Adorable!
Nice lighting man :)

roszell

14th of July 2009 (Tue), 09:51

Wow... Adorable!
Nice lighting man :)
Thanks!!! :D

Rx2photography

14th of July 2009 (Tue), 10:01

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2456/3716166254_6f78420de2.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3493/3716169746_f8815baa8c.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2637/3716162812_b446e05270.jpg

rohicks

14th of July 2009 (Tue), 11:50

Our 6 month old twins. :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2614/3702730245_3a8bb6ea2b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dustin_roszell/3702730245/)

Love the frizzy hair on the right one. That certainly makes the shot.

swampass2

14th of July 2009 (Tue), 16:18

This s a photo of a diorama which is itself a depiction of a famous painting. I guess you could call it twice-recycled art.

http://www.pbase.com/image/110472526.jpg

Guts311

14th of July 2009 (Tue), 18:06

Two new photos of my cat Binks (like Hocus Pocus) and a photo of a random flower with my 50D and of course the 50mm II lens :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2634/3721628064_52be804faf.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3488/3721425634_6a99c2f5cb.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3521/3716092958_9e9e81b7dc.jpg?v=0

roszell

14th of July 2009 (Tue), 21:30

Love the frizzy hair on the right one. That certainly makes the shot.

Thanks.

Beautiful shots everyone.

cscheat

14th of July 2009 (Tue), 23:50

nifty fifty continues to rock !!!

Highlight_Photography

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 00:59

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2296/3527469210_09ebc408ac_o.jpg

GenuineRolla

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 00:05

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2607/3722437090_fbed111554_b.jpg

gh patriot

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 00:11

Sweet!

dorkiedoode

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 01:29

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b311/gqvietboiz/daisy1.jpg

rohicks

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 02:00

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2597/3726096890_2eaee61177_o.jpg

yogestee

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 07:19

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2607/3722437090_fbed111554_b.jpg

This is brilliant!!

ImRaptor

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 10:38

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c71/LisaRae82/NewImage3.jpg

Very very very over sharpenned.

pixelbasher

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 11:27

genuinerolla: that shot is magic! Care to share any secrets? The "look" it has is simply amazing!

LisaRae: Sorry, but I have to agree with ImRaptor, severe over sharpening there, her hair looks like it has been burnt, but wow, she's such a cute girl and a really nice photo apart from the sharpness.

racingthoughts: The looks on your twins is priceless!!