Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II - Nifty Fifty

[Karizmatik]

Pretty cool shots. I remember when I went skydiving, the setup the guy had strapped to his head was crazy.

[Karizmatik]

http://www.kariz-matik.com/photography/IMG_3884-2-SML.jpg

Finally got around to doing a full edit on this one.

[Salma]

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

[RipN'Pix]

More with the Nifty Fifty

1.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3510/3908516924_b5cd2338b7_o.jpg

2.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3499/3907736989_e7b4020fc3_o.jpg

3.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2652/3908516728_c5a1065020_o.jpg

4.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3578/3907737209_aa6d0066d3_o.jpg

[yogestee]

A little test to see how my Nifty Fifty works with my new 50D..

I focused on the left eye (as we view the image)..

EXIF Data

Model = Canon EOS 50D
Exposure Time = 1/125"
F Number = F1.8
ISO Speed Ratings = 1600
Focal Length = 50mm

[ssracer]

my nephew and my dad

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3506/3908632492_67b20e6b34_b.jpg

[Raikiri]

http://i32.tinypic.com/mvkqc2.jpg

1/200s f2.5 ISO400

[seesaw]

Great pic Raikiri, love the hand

[ct1co2]

Today was the first time I seriously used my nifty for more than a couple pics. I visited the 9/11 Memorial in Broomfield CO and was amazed how silly sharp this thing is.
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii213/ct1co2/9-11statue.jpg
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii213/ct1co2/FDNYFlowers.jpg

[mochoajr]

ISO 400

[eland23]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3256/3863778964_1a12c5324d.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2572/3857230956_35d6167d9a.jpg

[rohicks]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2554/3912650933_01ae44d0ec_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2496/3912653951_c35717d36c_o.jpg

[Xalanx]

Some very nice shots in this thread :)

Here's some more:

@ f/1.8:

[Xalanx]

@ f/2

[Mark II]

Just got mine.:D

[Roona99]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2554/3912650933_01ae44d0ec_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2496/3912653951_c35717d36c_o.jpg

these are unique ! May I ask how you post processed these ?

[shu23uk]

f1.8
1/125
ISO 400
Canon 40D
393374

[bishoy]

These are two shots in "Misr El-Qadima" churches - Egypt

1
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2565/3773515754_d707b47d2a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bishoy/3773515754/)

2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3437/3772668573_7d9d31d544_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bishoy/3772668573/)

And these are for two of my daughter toys :)

3
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3629/3910666838_593e9a70c8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bishoy/3910666838/)

4
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3453/3909922137_6dd57b9656_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bishoy/3909922137/)

[Paul Li]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2613/3913103365_4a1eeb3e3a.jpg

[rohicks]

these are unique ! May I ask how you post processed these ?

Thanks.
They are mostly straight from camera.

Top one increased in contrast, blacks, saturation, little sharpening.

Bottom one decreased saturation, pumped up vibrance, increase in blacks and contrast, a little sharpening, and added texture over top.
Both at f/2.0.

[*melby*]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3559/3451684463_77883f4dcc_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/melby/3451684463/in/set-72157607722315846/)

Camera: Canon EOS 450D
Exposure: 1/3200 sec
Aperture: f/1.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100

[jubu]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3519/3917514055_dc4b9d4440_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3456/3917512621_2be3f4df50_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2627/3917519727_18840f3eda_b.jpg

[chukdivad]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3559/3451684463_77883f4dcc_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/melby/3451684463/in/set-72157607722315846/)

Camera: Canon EOS 450D
Exposure: 1/3200 sec
Aperture: f/1.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Love it!

[ScarySquirrel]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/3916768929_d8db043093_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2587/3917545644_e029e3e065_b.jpg

[shu23uk]

393604

[Random22]

Just called up Ritz to make sure they had the nifty in before i left and apparently the nifty is on backorder throughout all of pittsburgh's camera stores :(

[bishoy]

Shame! Nifties should be available all the time

[bigrig]

50mm
F/2.5
1/100
ISO400
http://images108.fotki.com/v1583/photos/2/401442/7955476/IMG_5781B2-vi.jpg

[DreDaze]

Just called up Ritz to make sure they had the nifty in before i left and apparently the nifty is on backorder throughout all of pittsburgh's camera stores :(

that's probably a good thing...i'm betting it was more at ritz than online...

[jubu]

that's probably a good thing...i'm betting it was more at ritz than online...

I bought mine last week from Buy.com (which gets it from J&R) for $99 and it came in just a couple of days...try them out.

[gunzza]

http://images.sutcn.net/images/U8s86348.jpg

[Donkey1137]

Borrowed a niffty from a friend, now just got to buy one :) Just love it, best thing since my EF-S 10 - 22mm, and only 1/7th of the price. C & C would be good thanks.

[drb5]

More on my Flickr.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3433/3928657741_bebc84749f_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2645/3929419100_1293c73b9a_b.jpg

[dinanm3atl]

Try the soup ;)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3419/3929510515_36833e7501_b.jpg

[dinanm3atl]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2609/3930336626_5008cdf8ab_b.jpg

[ScarySquirrel]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3664/3522389887_6f4d4dcccd_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2444/3805426063_2db128085d_b.jpg

[dinko]

XTi, bounched 430EX II on camera

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u61/dinkoibukic/_MG_9948.jpg

[rohicks]

One of my roommates. A few more coming tomorrow of the other roommate ;)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3449/3930582390_07d52781bb.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2620/3929794467_103d5542ee.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3529/3929798523_fb9a0102cb.jpg

[gcflora]

A few of mine..


Umm. You seem to have fallen out of the plane.

:p

Nice shots.

[gcflora]

Looking at these photos I think I might blow the dust off the nifty and take some shots with it!

[diamonddawg21]

My Baby girl with the Fiddy!!

[CB_Bebop]

I'll be getting me one of these on the weekend!

[RipN'Pix]

Again, I love this lens. This time with some Kenko Extension Tubes that I got today.

[rohicks]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2639/3931139057_3d8e4df51f_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2660/3931918942_61c960fd75_o.jpg

[CB_Bebop]

What's a Hoosier Conference?

[rohicks]

What's a Hoosier Conference?

Our (ex-)highschool's football conference (in Indiana). Bryan and I used to play football in highschool.

[Paul Li]

Nifty fifty test
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=8668955#post8668955

[CB_Bebop]

Wow I can't believe I waited so long before purchasing this lens.
Picked it up this morning and took my first sample shots. Nothing special but both pics taken from in the car in the undercover parking lot. Very Impressed so far. This is my new everyday / indoor lens for sure!
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ay5ehm1iV1k/SrTPL9UY20I/AAAAAAAAAFw/S844EFtAQvQ/s800/IMG_4084.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ay5ehm1iV1k/SrTPaLH5rAI/AAAAAAAAAF0/-DhP2FSA_jY/s800/IMG_4087.JPG

[Pricey]

I FINALLY have this Lens!! :D

Where shall I begin?! How do I get the most out of it? Haha.

[knight2870]

just start shooting...! :D


I FINALLY have this Lens!! :D

Where shall I begin?! How do I get the most out of it? Haha.

[Pricey]

What do the 1.8 and 2.2 mean? Will have a play around. I'm still learning AV/M.

[CB_Bebop]

Pricey, how do you get to purchase the lenses in your signature without knowing what 1.8 is?!

[jasongraaf]

Pricey, how do you get to purchase the lenses in your signature without knowing what 1.8 is?!

That's what I was thinking!

[Pricey]

Ahaha, I know it's the Aperture and stuff, but I've not done a main difference etc. I've learned my stuff by getting things and just working with them.

[Kekumba]

Pricey, how do you get to purchase the lenses in your signature without knowing what 1.8 is?!

Agreed. What the hell? Don't mean to come off in the wrong way, but maaaaan.

[Pricey]

I've done great up to now, I only asked a question.

Heh, turns out its what I do anyway, as I always use Tv Mode. And where I've taught myself, I never needed to know the names.

[mike_t]

taken with my 5D2, my Lovely 24-105, with a bit of fauxmo courtesy of PS.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2603/3934620982_a17c30ccbb.jpg

[robtography]

With the 50 of my new 200 2.8L

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2621/3935315994_851a1f4156.jpg

And these were taken with the 50 also.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3490/3934439615_67204dc04c.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2474/3934439829_c1ac6d21a0_o.jpg

[tkbslc]

Pricey, how do you get to purchase the lenses in your signature without knowing what 1.8 is?!

That's what I was thinking!

Agreed. What the hell? Don't mean to come off in the wrong way, but maaaaan.

You guys are coming off pretty high and mighty here. We all start learning somewhere and are at various stages of experience. Just because he has a $600 L lens doesn't mean he automatically becomes a photo expert. He probably came to this site to learn how to use his gear better and get advice. So how about helping instead of belittling?

Now as for the question, the f number is the aperture ratio. There is quite a bit into what effect this has on your photos, so I suggest you do a bit of reading on the topic. THe basic answer is that the smaller the f number, the more light that gets let in per shutter speed, and the thinner your plane of focus becomes.

Further reading: http://www.photoxels.com/tutorial_aperture.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-number

[CB_Bebop]

chill tkbslc
there's no belittling going on here. Just a question.
For all i know he could have inherited his gear.
not everyone on a forum is a flamer

<hijack off>

[jasongraaf]

You guys are coming off pretty high and mighty here.

None of us are being high and mighty. It's just that buying an L lens and not knowing what aperture is, is like buying a high end sports car and asking what the clutch is. They are both kind of important. :confused:

If he inherited it or something that's a completely different story; good for him.

Here are some more nifty pics:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2486/3935790726_23d1da581c.jpg.....http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2564/3935790542_3aaab819f2.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2565/3935790350_e1ecc4b951.jpg.....http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2428/3935790906_437248e925.jpg

[deci]

I swore to myself I woulgn't get involved in any arguments here, basically because I know sweet FA about photography, but find myself strongly on 'tblsc's' side here................ There are many, many replies to posters, who say they are on a limited budget, where the stock reply is you need an 'L' lens. Maybe he saw the 50mm F 1.8 and did like the rest of uis and got it even though it's a piece of s***, Maybe he's an idiot for believing anything he reads on the internet, maybe he actually thought people where being helpful? Maybe frogs can fly............. who knows????????

This forum is fast becoming as bad as dpreview

[robtography]

Geeez less bickering and more pictures! :cool:

[deci]

About the only thing I've agreed with in the dozen posts :rolleyes:

[yogestee]

I swore to myself I woulgn't get involved in any arguments here, basically because I know sweet FA about photography, but find myself strongly on 'tblsc's' side here................ There are many, many replies to posters, who say they are on a limited budget, where the stock reply is you need an 'L' lens. Maybe he saw the 50mm F 1.8 and did like the rest of uis and got it even though it's a piece of s***, Maybe he's an idiot for believing anything he reads on the internet, maybe he actually thought people where being helpful? Maybe frogs can fly............. who knows????????

This forum is fast becoming as bad as dpreview

deci,,I'm still trying to work out what you are saying here..

[deci]

yogi............ ' They' ............ Whoever they are, are appearing p[retty heavy handed in their approach to 'Pricey' on top of which I'm just getting pretty pissed with the way this place gone in the short time I've been a member, particularly in this ''Lens'' thread.

[yogestee]

yogi............ ' They' ............ Whoever they are, are appearing p[retty heavy handed in their approach to 'Pricey' on top of which I'm just getting pretty pissed with the way this place gone in the short time I've been a member, particularly in this ''Lens'' thread.

Yeah,,I've noticed a bit of elitism creeping in from the Canon fanboys..

[deci]

:cry:

[BronxFireGuy]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3490/3934439615_67204dc04c.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2474/3934439829_c1ac6d21a0_o.jpg[/QUOTE]

These look great. Though it may just be me, is the first one tilted slightly? I may just be crazy. Either way, great shots.

[robtography]

Thanks! It's not you, it's the slightest bit tilted...I was still satisfied with the outcome though.

[Hand_of_Cod]

Yeah,,I've noticed a bit of elitism creeping in from the Canon fanboys..

Elitist Fanboys on Internet Forums??

Say it isn't so yogestee!

Everyone learns in different ways. I didn't know how to remove the lens from an SLR body when I bought my 17-55mm IS. It was the only lens I had, why would I want to take it off? Embarrassing moments are watersheds to look back on and see how far you've come.

[yogestee]

Elitist Fanboys on Internet Forums??

Say it isn't so yogestee!

Everyone learns in different ways. I didn't know how to remove the lens from an SLR body when I bought my 17-55mm IS. It was the only lens I had, why would I want to take it off? Embarrassing moments are watersheds to look back on and see how far you've come.

Mate,,we've all made some terrible bloopers in the photographic sense.. How much time have you got?? I can tell you some beauties I've made in 30 years of photography...

Did I ever tell you the time blah, blah,blah ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[carlomontoya]

Cross posting two from Urban Life & Travel but just want to highlight the power of this lens in low light conditions

Focused on the man with the cap ((1/30 | f/2.0 | ISO 800))

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2515/3846768321_430c1227ab_b.jpg

Focused on the farthest cook (1/30 | f/2.0 | ISO 800)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3185/3846790099_7f84e6f987_b.jpg

Used only NoiseNinja to clean up the noise, no other PP.

Apologies for the green flares (dried rain drops on my lens -> slight drizzle that evening).

I'm getting addicted to primes (since they're the only ones I can afford). My next lens is the 85mm 1.8. I bought a Super Takumar 28mm 3.5 (on its way) but it'd probably for my artsy projects. I don't know whether I should go for the 28mm 1.8 or save for the 35 1.4L next.

[*melby*]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3631/3457761951_d76b625c5f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/melby/3457761951/in/set-72157607722315846)

Camera: Canon EOS 450D
Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture:f/1.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 200

[DreDaze]

I don't know whether I should go for the 28mm 1.8 or save for the 35 1.4L next.

there is also the sigma 30mm 1.4...that looks nice

[Salma]

http://i38.tinypic.com/ambp6.jpg

[gkarris]

Sorry, just learning how to use this lens...

Antique Pressure Altitude Calculator for Aviation

Canon 20D, 50mm F1.8 II at F2, 1/80, ISO800

http://api.photoshop.com/home_5f4ea34e90b84283b45b42a04f8da681/adobe-px-assets/f28cc9430db1498d990958606fb877b1


DG in our club aircraft

Canon 20D, 50mm F1.8 II at F2, 1/100, ISO100 (pretty sharp lens...)

http://api.photoshop.com/home_5f4ea34e90b84283b45b42a04f8da681/adobe-px-assets/1de50e8c798a4a5a8a523ded16274e09

[huyness]

my cousin's dog

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3520/3936156904_698c17061d_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2588/3935372747_359f7a1209_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2593/3936155860_5bf7ee18d4_b.jpg

[Hand_of_Cod]

I don't know why but pictures of pets and animals I could look at all day! Thanks for the lab!

[Kekumba]

Took these two weeks ago when I bought this lens. Was trying to see what kind of crazy bokeh I could get with it. Very pleased so far.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3462/3936308692_24c5464760.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3423/3898061485_42bb53fb0d.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2576/3898059533_a7caa45184.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3898058749_9602e02edb.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2475/3893877921_c63897fc65.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2575/3894667138_7b319ed6a1.jpg

[Donkey1137]

Hi All I just bought me a Nifty 50 at last :)
Q/. Is it worth getting a hood

[tupper]

Took these two weeks ago when I bought this lens. Was trying to see what kind of crazy bokeh I could get with it. Very pleased so far.



Great images! Good use of DOF.

[xxmxaxrxyxx]

Took these two weeks ago when I bought this lens. Was trying to see what kind of crazy bokeh I could get with it. Very pleased so far.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3462/3936308692_24c5464760.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3423/3898061485_42bb53fb0d.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2576/3898059533_a7caa45184.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3898058749_9602e02edb.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2475/3893877921_c63897fc65.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2575/3894667138_7b319ed6a1.jpg
wow your images has inspire me to get out and use my nifty fifty ... lol ... i guess i will have to get out tomorrow and try it out! thanks

[oldvultureface]

Hi All I just bought me a Nifty 50 at last :)
Q/. Is it worth getting a hood

Nope.

[tkbslc]

Hi All I just bought me a Nifty 50 at last :)
Q/. Is it worth getting a hood


Definitely no - at least not the Canon branded one. It is a silly setup with a two part design. Since it screws into the extending lens barrel, it will do almost nothing to save the lens if you drop it. The front element is pretty well recessed, so flare should not be an issue. If it is for your shooting conditions, I would get a $5 screw on rubber hood off ebay instead.

[UmphreyBogart]

i got to throw out the first pitch at the cardinals game on saturday. jason motte caught the pitch and signed it. the hat in the backround is also signed by colby rasmus

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3483/3944334445_8623807954_b.jpg

[jsswish]

Mis focused on right eye instead of left, oh well.


http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k14/jsswish/50mm/IMG_3998SM50.jpg

[wsnell]

Just got this lens a couple hours ago, and I really like it!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3507/3948856240_f33480fbd2_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3467/3948072931_d5425aeac1_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2674/3948072681_505d905eae_o.jpg

[rohicks]

Definitely no - at least not the Canon branded one. It is a silly setup with a two part design. Since it screws into the extending lens barrel, it will do almost nothing to save the lens if you drop it. The front element is pretty well recessed, so flare should not be an issue. If it is for your shooting conditions, I would get a $5 screw on rubber hood off ebay instead.
You don't need to buy from a big name dealer to get a good deal on the hood. I have one and it never comes off my 50m. I think it certainly does help.

I just purchased the f/1.4 copy today and won't be in this thread anymore when it arrives ;). So if anyone wants a sharp copy of the 1.8 let me know I'm selling mine now.

[Grady69]

Took this today outside my place.

[Donkey1137]

Originally Posted by Donkey1137 http://photography-on-the.net/forum/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=8686948#post8686948)
Hi All I just bought me a Nifty 50 at last :smile:
Q/. Is it worth getting a hood


Definitely no - at least not the Canon branded one. It is a silly setup with a two part design. Since it screws into the extending lens barrel, it will do almost nothing to save the lens if you drop it. The front element is pretty well recessed, so flare should not be an issue. If it is for your shooting conditions, I would get a $5 screw on rubber hood off ebay instead.


OK... it's a No then, thanks for your feed back and thanks for saving me some money :)

[Donkey1137]

One of the first shots taken with my NEW :) lens this week

http://http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=395583&stc=1&d=1253784978

[Pricey]

Nope.

I got my Hood through today as I got it cheap from eBay. £5 for the Canon one in the box. So I got it for the reason of being cheap and I feel like it's a good thing to have. Everyones different. :)

Now, is it worth getting the Carry Strap Bag for it too? Any Filters worth getting as well?

[jrm27]

Just got this lens a couple hours ago, and I really like it!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3507/3948856240_f33480fbd2_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3467/3948072931_d5425aeac1_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2674/3948072681_505d905eae_o.jpg

Nice Mark IV! I love my Mesa Rectoverb...

Nice pics by the way!

[bowlopho]

if anyone is looking,

http://robertsimaging.com/stock/Camera%20Lenses/Primes%20%28Standard%29/Canon/EF%2050mm%20f-1.8%20II%20%282514A002%29.jsp

has it for $84.95 till september 28th.

[gkarris]

Nice Mark IV! I love my Mesa Rectoverb...

Nice pics by the way!

His amp doesn't go to 11... ;)

[rohicks]

if anyone is looking,

http://robertsimaging.com/stock/Camera%20Lenses/Primes%20%28Standard%29/Canon/EF%2050mm%20f-1.8%20II%20%282514A002%29.jsp

has it for $84.95 till september 28th.
I'm selling mine for 75 shipped. :cool:
So any takers hit me up.

[jrm27]

His amp doesn't go to 11... ;)

If it did, we'd all be deaf!

[ScarySquirrel]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3422/3951500934_2a6bc1dfcd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/3951500934/)

[Kekumba]

:shock:

[Pricey]

Yeah that's an awesome image there!

I took mine out today:

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs208.snc1/7531_287043745214_519430214_9119899_6213180_n.jpg

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs228.snc1/7531_287043720214_519430214_9119896_834122_n.jpg

[ScarySquirrel]

:shock:

Was that to me? Was it a good :shock: or a bad :shock:?

[Kekumba]

A good :shock: . The photo is unreal.

[ScarySquirrel]

A good :shock: . The photo is unreal.

Oh good :)

I wasn't sure about it but I'm glad it's gone down well :)

[Q-Man]

Couple from yesterday.

[Q-Man]

Two more...

[ckort]

http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii346/ckort66/IMG_8563_edited-1.jpg

Shot at f/2.2

[-=nighthawk=-]

http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii346/ckort66/IMG_8563_edited-1.jpg

Shot at f/2.2

i cant seem to make up my mind about this lens. can i see a 100% crop of that if you dont mind? thank you!

[Paul Li]

nighthawk - test in my signature

[ckort]

Probably not the best example for a 100% crop because the highlights are a slightly blown and the shallow DOF but here goes...

http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii346/ckort66/IMG_8563_edited-3.jpg

[-=nighthawk=-]

nighthawk - test in my signature

Probably not the best example for a 100% crop because the highlights are a slightly blown and the shallow DOF but here goes...



thank you both!

[ssracer]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3507/3952250458_0bdb91de8d_b.jpg

[wsnell]

If it did, we'd all be deaf!

Very true. Thanks for the compliments. I love it, the lens and the amp :D

[Domino81]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/Picture192.jpg

Taken at my first wedding shoot... I didn't catch his eyes nearly closed... otherwise I'd have taken it again.

...Balls.

[Rdigital Photo]

my first 50mm lens
first test shot just got it today
f/1.8
http://i38.tinypic.com/2akk32s.jpg

[Disturbed UTT]

I'm doing a wedding/blessing tomorrow. Not done one before. Just a favor for a friend and an experience for me. I was thinking I'd end up doing the whole thing with my 17-55 F/2.8. But do you think the Nifty should be out more for this as well?

Thanks in advance,
Peter.

[rohicks]

Actions speak louder than words
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2628/3952069119_2376d431b9.jpg

[ScarySquirrel]

I'm doing a wedding/blessing tomorrow. Not done one before. Just a favor for a friend and an experience for me. I was thinking I'd end up doing the whole thing with my 17-55 F/2.8. But do you think the Nifty should be out more for this as well?

Thanks in advance,
Peter.

I did a whole wedding (my first one, non-paid) with the 17-55 on a 40D and it was fantastic. The 50D is good, but in low light it can hunt a little when focussing.

I would suggest the 17-55 would be the one to have on your camera most of the day.

Just my opinion though.

[Disturbed UTT]

Thanks for the advice Squirrel.

[punkerz123]

this looks awesome!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3631/3457761951_d76b625c5f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/melby/3457761951/in/set-72157607722315846)

Camera: Canon EOS 450D
Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture:f/1.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 200

[Cameron Cushman]

i cant seem to make up my mind about this lens. can i see a 100% crop of that if you dont mind? thank you!

i know you wanted there 100% crop but here is one just to convince you more, buy the lens. Everyone needs it in there bag


http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/slotstikcam/portraits/Julie.jpg

100% Crop
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/slotstikcam/portraits/2-1crop.jpg

[-=nighthawk=-]

wow!

[londonandlawson]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2236/3954427052_5bee5c99f4.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2537/3954437058_45dd9e0532.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2451/3953660461_00fff2bfef.jpg

[mike_t]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2536/3905149736_339c4094da.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2597/3904369807_50443fc216.jpg

[ckort]

wow!

If you can't afford the 50 1.4, then you must get the nifty...best $100 you'll ever spend on gear ;).

[-=nighthawk=-]

If you can't afford the 50 1.4, then you must get the nifty...best $100 you'll ever spend on gear ;).

im thinking of the 85 1.8 actually!

[qpalzm]

I just bought this lens! I can't wait!

[-=nighthawk=-]

I just bought this lens! I can't wait!

welcome to the board and congrats on the purchase and first post!


-congrats to me for my 100th post!

[badaml]

I just bought the mark I version off craigslist in like new condition! Yea for me lol, I will post pics soon.

[ZoranR]

http://i33.tinypic.com/23vmie1.jpg

[ScarySquirrel]

Please excuse the text, it's from my new Photo A Day project

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2450/3955688924_496c347251_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/3955688924/)

[Matt Peters]

^^^ Cool image!

[boy53]

Please excuse the text, it's from my new Photo A Day project

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2450/3955688924_496c347251_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/3955688924/)

Excellent shot carySquirrel !!!!

[ScarySquirrel]

Thanks guys.

[ckort]

Fantastic shot Mr. Squirrel. Absoloutly love the colors on this one. If one didn't know better, it looks like a photo from a high end lens and not the "cheap" (I prefer inexpensive) nifty fifty. Well done!

[ckort]

im thinking of the 85 1.8 actually!

You definitely can't go wrong there! I to would like to add that lens to my meager collection ;).

[ckort]

http://i33.tinypic.com/23vmie1.jpg

Nice and sharp!

[-=nighthawk=-]

You definitely can't go wrong there! I to would like to add that lens to my meager collection ;).

id like to get both! problem is that the fall rebates are coming around soon. i dont want to be hasty and pick up the 85 1.8 and have it be part of the rebate. if i hold off on the nifty fifty, and the 85 happens to have a rebate, i could effectively get it for another ~$90 off:D

[-=nighthawk=-]

Update: i broke down and bought the nifty fifty! :)

[ckort]

Update: i broke down and bought the nifty fifty! :)

Congrats!...you won't regret it ;).

[Pricey]

Excellent, loving it every day. I bought mine from here too!

Big: http://imgur.com/7WQ0A.jpg

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs228.snc1/7531_288999105214_519430214_9147335_6457487_n.jpg

Big: http://imgur.com/0MoZC.jpg

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs228.snc1/7531_288999110214_519430214_9147336_2578945_n.jpg

Big: http://imgur.com/5UFtP.jpg

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs208.snc1/7531_287638065214_519430214_9126212_7175459_n.jpg

[Spacemunkie]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2615/3824112423_825cec3420_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3418/3824112725_acd7abdde1_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3495/3911594234_fb6be80637_o.jpg

[CB_Bebop]

2 of mine from yesterday.

[Grady69]

A couple from this weekend from my new 10D and my old nifty-fifty lol

[vwgreenbus]

Here's one of my nephew. From this weekend

[rohicks]

Just sold my 1.8 and hood for 85 shipped.
My 1.4 copy will be here tomorrow :).
I'll be moving threads now heh.

[rohicks]

Some of the last images from my 1.8 before it gets shipped off to it's new owner tomorrow.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3522/3961070021_0ae97e4212.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3477/3961069963_9e0d84c854.jpg

[punkerz123]

Some of the last images from my 1.8 before it gets shipped off to it's new owner tomorrow.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3522/3961070021_0ae97e4212.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3477/3961069963_9e0d84c854.jpg

Thanks for all the contributions!

Also... did you ever consider getting the Sigma 50mm f/1.4?

[rohicks]

Thanks for all the contributions!

Also... did you ever consider getting the Sigma 50mm f/1.4?

I did ponder it a little, but i wasn't real moved by some of the sample images. I also heard they have focus problems.

[garryknight]

Mannequin

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2620/3962928787_289509ae7a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/3962928787/)

Taken with a broken 50mm f1.8 with a chip in one of the elements.
1/200 sec @ f/2.8, ISO 400