Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II - Nifty Fifty [Archive] - Page 36

-=nighthawk=-

29th of September 2009 (Tue), 21:30

^^^ is that through glass? nice!

Just received a tracking number. my lens should be here tomorrow! too bad it will be raining for the next 7 days! :(

tohara

29th of September 2009 (Tue), 21:33

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2437/3965995924_b4ce166078.jpg

Gorveatt

29th of September 2009 (Tue), 21:53

I don't know why i don't use this lens more often, it takes such good shots.

RipN'Pix

30th of September 2009 (Wed), 00:46

Couple more from the Nifty with Kenko Tubes. Manual Focus, hand held.

1. ISO- 100, F10, 1/80sec
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3475/3968281886_ab7a5cec94_o.jpg

2. ISO- 100, F10, 1/125sec
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3464/3967505933_fd4301e131_o.jpg

AV6Scott

30th of September 2009 (Wed), 02:29

This was from the local Cars & Coffee show on Saturday. Straight from the camera, except resizing.

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/8601/img4863e.jpg

ScarySquirrel

30th of September 2009 (Wed), 04:33

The latest from my new 'Photo A Day' project.

Taken as I left Holburn tube station in London on the way to a client meeting. Using 5D Classic and 50mm 1.8

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2425/3966553085_0bf07a5ee6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/3966553085/)

tohara

30th of September 2009 (Wed), 04:36

it really is a great lens for such a cheap price.
Why cant they make all lenses with plastic mounts and then they will all be cheaper :D

tfd888

30th of September 2009 (Wed), 04:41

it really is a great lens for such a cheap price.
Why cant they make all lenses with plastic mounts and then they will all be cheaper :D

A 70-200 2.8 with a plastic mount :lol: ?
it would probably snap off :p :lol:

fonia

30th of September 2009 (Wed), 04:41

Those are nice and clear shots. Very vivid with the details. Nice lens. http://www.imgpic.info/images/7.gif

tohara

30th of September 2009 (Wed), 04:45

thats true
well maybe all the ef-s lenses then.
When its wide open though the blur has a pentagonal look due to the low quality of the blades, thats the only criticism.

369

30th of September 2009 (Wed), 09:36

I want to buy this lens as my second lens, just got my 450d 2 months ago and still learning. Before I buy this lens, I had a question for you guys who own this. Are the pics posted here all Post processed or SOOC. I am not good at PP, so would like to know how good is this lens for SOOC pics.

DreDaze

30th of September 2009 (Wed), 11:52

thats true
well maybe all the ef-s lenses then.
When its wide open though the blur has a pentagonal look due to the low quality of the blades, thats the only criticism.

aren't most of the EF-S mounts plastic?

the highlights when shot wide open don't have the pentagon look...that's only when you stop it down...when it's wide open they are circles...

drb5

30th of September 2009 (Wed), 12:56

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3531/3969495588_973db26494_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drb5/3969495588/

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2445/3969506722_d07b10ed47_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drb5/3969506722/

Matt Peters

30th of September 2009 (Wed), 15:02

garryknight

30th of September 2009 (Wed), 15:43

^^^ is that through glass?

You mean through a window? Yes. Can take a while sometimes to find an angle with no reflections. But it shows how good this lens is even when it's broken.

Paranoidandroid

30th of September 2009 (Wed), 17:25

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3515/3965100088_4d131708a0_o.jpg

GhostHunter

30th of September 2009 (Wed), 17:39

Doesn't really give you any idea of image quality but does give an idea of low light situations.

Outside my front door!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2662/3910488408_5f389a0960_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/3910488408/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2607/3909704611_d5043ff1fa_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/3909704611/)

Paul Li

30th of September 2009 (Wed), 18:09

Wow really nice shots Andy.

EDG*salv

30th of September 2009 (Wed), 19:52

Couple shots I've taken so far.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3484/3967718040_4bfcbf9377_b.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2567/3967808690_5f917ca4d7_b.jpg

Paul Li

30th of September 2009 (Wed), 20:06

Wow, nice shots mate

Domino81

30th of September 2009 (Wed), 22:18

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/IMG_0531-1.jpg

Little bit of PP, mainly bringing out the colors and Shmonster's eyes. :)

badaml

1st of October 2009 (Thu), 01:42

There are some beautiful shots here, some of you are very talented.

-=nighthawk=-

1st of October 2009 (Thu), 11:23

I got my 50mm yesterday and its absolutely crappy outside! ill have to wait posting pictures until the weather gets better. unless you want to look at my foot :p

i must say, i was a bit surprised when i opened the package. the box the lens cam in was about 1/20 the size of the ups package! the lens is so tiny compared to my 28-135!

punkerz123

1st of October 2009 (Thu), 12:25

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2525/3972249634_cc7b52b651_o.jpg

100% crop
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2480/3971482043_3bb79acf20_o.jpg

1/125
f/1.8

Can anyone tell me why the Canon letters look funny? As if I had camera shake... which I'm pretty sure I didn't because I shot it at 1/125.

edit*I also tried it on a tripod and it still looks like that. Maybe ever so slightly better.

jrm27

1st of October 2009 (Thu), 12:40

Where was your focus point? With such a narrow DOF it might not be sitting right on the area you have cropped?

punkerz123

1st of October 2009 (Thu), 13:06

Where was your focus point? With such a narrow DOF it might not be sitting right on the area you have cropped?

I was pointing it at the right most 'n'

remmeh

1st of October 2009 (Thu), 13:11

at a concert:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2527/3932756799_6bf2220213_b.jpg

IBLinKYI

1st of October 2009 (Thu), 16:10

It's funny how this is the only lens I have left, but I still love using it.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2641/3963175501_be6555a262_o.jpg

bishoy

1st of October 2009 (Thu), 19:56

Can anyone tell me why the Canon letters look funny?

I think it is because lens caps are not made in Japan - lower quality :lol:

bishoy

1st of October 2009 (Thu), 20:15

Seriously, there are many reasons why this photo looks blurry, one of these reasons only is that you need the lens fixed. Others are that shooting that near, 1/125 is not enough. Tripod needs to be super sturdy, and you can use mirror lockup and a remote shutter. But for me I can see that the blurring here is shake. I feel blurring is in one direction.

Paul Li

1st of October 2009 (Thu), 20:59

Maybe try stopping down? This lens is soft wide open.

f/1.8
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n274/paulpker101/f1_8_crop.jpg

f/2.8
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n274/paulpker101/f2_8_crop.jpg

-=nighthawk=-

1st of October 2009 (Thu), 23:08

F1.8 1/100 Handheld

the plain is a bit off. i just a quick shot since im going nuts since i cant get outside with this lens due to the crappy weather!

looking back i should have bounced the light BUT i like the shot all things considered :)

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/Night-Hawk/Photography/Experimental/fyuytfug2.jpg

ScarySquirrel

2nd of October 2009 (Fri), 10:41

Maybe try stopping down? This lens is soft wide open.

f/1.8

f/2.8

I would disagree that this lens is soft wide open.

1/500 Sec
F1.8
ISO 800

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2528/3949072154_b4b7042ea4_b.jpg

100% Crop
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/1289/5dfun044.jpg

tjaudet829

2nd of October 2009 (Fri), 12:40

[quote=-=nighthawk=-;8744772]F1.8 1/100 Handheld

the plain is a bit off. i just a quick shot since im going nuts since i cant get outside with this lens due to the crappy weather!

looking back i should have bounced the light BUT i like the shot all things considered :)

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/Night-Hawk/Photography/Experimental/fyuytfug2.jpg
That bottle is perched way to close the the edge.....you risk losing some valuable and tasty beverage!

ainatar

2nd of October 2009 (Fri), 13:04

I would disagree that this lens is soft wide open.

1/500 Sec
F1.8
ISO 800

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2528/3949072154_b4b7042ea4_b.jpg

100% Crop
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/1289/5dfun044.jpg

I agree but it is not so easy with this lens because of the unrelliable focus. Sometimes you nail it sometimes not, even if you aim at the same spot all the time. The focusing really sucks on this lens.

Here is our cat: 1.8, 1/160, ISO 200.
http://localhostr.com/files/75ff5b/IMG_2201_1.jpg

-=nighthawk=-

2nd of October 2009 (Fri), 15:16

That bottle is perched way to close the the edge.....you risk losing some valuable and tasty beverage!

it was indeed risky, but youll be happy to know that it made it through, but wont survive much longer if you know what i mean!:cool:

Grady69

3rd of October 2009 (Sat), 20:59

Heres one I took today of my parents cat.

Paul Li

3rd of October 2009 (Sat), 21:03

Nice shot

Techuser

3rd of October 2009 (Sat), 22:39

Got my first dslr yesterday and also this used 50mm

http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/7941/img0052cn.jpg

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/9591/img00502.jpg

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/3654/img0096d.jpg

with a close-up filter
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/876/img0141copy.jpg

100% crop
http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/1928/img0141w.jpg

ssracer

3rd of October 2009 (Sat), 23:47

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3530/3978173749_40fde8b1d0_b.jpg

Domino81

4th of October 2009 (Sun), 00:16

carlomontoya

4th of October 2009 (Sun), 03:04

I can't definitely explain the 'softness' at 1.8 but there are times when it's not. I tried reading about focus shift but I still can't understand it. I just know that at wider apertures, slight movements in the camera or by the subject will result in a misfocus.

Here's a shot at 1.8 but it's sharp where it counts (enough for me) from left edge of nose to left edge of left eye

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2538/3807748670_1d88ea19b6.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2538/3807748670_1d88ea19b6_b.jpg)

1/125 sec | f/1.8 | ISO 200

single_track

4th of October 2009 (Sun), 07:52

I'd agree that it CAN be soft wide open. But there are a lot of variable. Stopping it down to 2.0 or 2.2 will yield better results. Plus you're not getting any less a great image or any less background blur close-up. Far away is even negligible.

This is exactly why I hate this lens, well one of the two reasons. First, I own a 1.8 to use it at 1.8. I don't like knowing I have to stop it down to get acceptable sharpness. I find I have to go to close to f4 to get real good sharpness. I am OK if a lens is slightly softer wide open then when stopped down, mine is quite a bit softer and is in the 'no longer acceptable' category. The second reason I dislike this lens is the nervous bokeh.

Gorveatt

4th of October 2009 (Sun), 09:26

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r283/HCFiirkan/_MG_6090.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r283/HCFiirkan/_MG_6126.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r283/HCFiirkan/_MG_6093.jpg

Cameron Cushman

4th of October 2009 (Sun), 14:30

Did some street shooting last night in portland oregon. Here are some of the results.

Canon 50D
ExposureTime : 1/60Sec
FNumber : F1.8
ISOSpeedRatings : 1600
http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy160/cushmanphoto/Oregon/4.jpg

I know this is not the sharpest image or much in focus but we had no idea what he was about to do, and the lens was hunting for focus. Same exif as before

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy160/cushmanphoto/3-2.jpg

and one more of my buddies shoe as he hangs over a parking garage 80 feet up

Canon 50D
ExposureTime : 1/25Sec
FNumber : F1.8
ExposureProgram : Manual
ISOSpeedRatings : 3200

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy160/cushmanphoto/Oregon/9.jpg

D1337

4th of October 2009 (Sun), 19:15

oldvultureface

4th of October 2009 (Sun), 21:31

50D, sRAW1:

http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/ww357/oldvultureface/IMG_4878.jpg

mike_t

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 15:46

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2646/3967456110_92a3371882_b.jpg

stsva

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 20:08

This little guy works pretty well for still life photography too!;)

Cameron Cushman

7th of October 2009 (Wed), 22:17

1/320
F2.8
ISO800

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy160/cushmanphoto/Oregon/1-6.jpg

Grady69

7th of October 2009 (Wed), 22:37

took these today with my 50 and my 10D. Not sure if i like the the wagon one though.

ainatar

8th of October 2009 (Thu), 09:34

Our cat is a real photo model. I just have to say the word food to him and he gets a very intense look in his eyes :)

1/100
F2.2
ISO1600
http://localhostr.com/files/24b766/IMG_2650.jpg

LeeRatters

8th of October 2009 (Thu), 16:03

i do love this lens ~ so much fun to shoot with.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2627/3948513696_dd9bbc4f7b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2547/3948674152_ac03c39613.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2538/3948678324_eb85b7e997.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2481/3948021561_db32512579.jpg

Whippeticious

8th of October 2009 (Thu), 17:07

Couple shots I've taken so far.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3484/3967718040_4bfcbf9377_b.jpg

What's going on with this photo, there's weird scalloping/blotchiness around some areas.

Cameron Cushman

8th of October 2009 (Thu), 17:22

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy160/cushmanphoto/Oregon/2-1-2.jpg

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy160/cushmanphoto/Oregon/3-1-3.jpg

Whippeticious

8th of October 2009 (Thu), 17:28

My contributions:

1/40s @ f/3.2
http://fc04.deviantart.com/fs51/i/2009/273/a/2/Golden_Ages__A_Series___Part_1_by_jamesxmills.jpg

1/30s @ f/2
http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs50/i/2009/273/6/b/Golden_Ages__A_Series___Part_2_by_jamesxmills.jpg

Talk about a face telling a story, these are marvellous. I would've like the 2nd one even more if the focus had been on his eyes. The woman has the most incredible eyes. Who are these people, are they friends, relatives or strangers?

ainatar

8th of October 2009 (Thu), 17:53

Talk about a face telling a story, these are marvellous. I would've like the 2nd one even more if the focus had been on his eyes. The woman has the most incredible eyes. Who are these people, are they friends, relatives or strangers?

I agree. Incredible pictures.

BenJohnson

8th of October 2009 (Thu), 18:20

http://benjohnson.smugmug.com/photos/674434354_hDVri-L.jpg

Beni N.

8th of October 2009 (Thu), 19:38

BenJohnson

8th of October 2009 (Thu), 20:28

Can anyone tell me about how far you will have to be from someone to get a portrait on the 20D? (Or to put it another way, could I be in a football stadium with this lens and take pictures of people without having to move very far?)
http://www.tawbaware.com/maxlyons/calc.htm

Try the section called "Dimensional Field of View Calculator"

For 50mm on a 1.6x crop and 10ft you'd get a field of view 4.5' by 3'. That's probably about right for a small group portrait (2-3 people). 10ft is pretty far away if you're sitting in the stands of a football stadium! I do not think this would be a very good lens for this purpose.

Beni N.

8th of October 2009 (Thu), 20:31

http://www.tawbaware.com/maxlyons/calc.htm

Try the section called "Dimensional Field of View Calculator"

For 50mm on a 1.6x crop and 10ft you'd get a field of view 4.5' by 3'. That's probably about right for a small group portrait (2-3 people). 10ft is pretty far away if you're sitting in the stands of a football stadium! I do not think this would be a very good lens for this purpose.
what would you recommend (that could be had for less than $200)? I ordered a 18-55mm IS.

Paul Li

8th of October 2009 (Thu), 20:52

That is a good lens

BenJohnson

8th of October 2009 (Thu), 22:11

Agreed. 18-55 IS is a very good value for a walkaround on a crop. It will be much more useful than the 50 1.8

roszell

9th of October 2009 (Fri), 10:16

Agreed. 18-55 IS is a very good value for a walkaround on a crop. It will be much more useful than the 50 1.8
+1... I love my 18-55 IS, very very sharp lens. I hardly use my 50 anymore unless I want a really narrow DOF.

snoop99

9th of October 2009 (Fri), 10:26

Wow I love this little lens. Just got used one for $80

Here is Picture from my 7D.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2583/3995672124_183c5573bc_b.jpg

ZoranR

10th of October 2009 (Sat), 02:44

http://i35.tinypic.com/2zgufb6.jpg

http://i35.tinypic.com/sauyae.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/n1qty8.jpg

omar.paolo

12th of October 2009 (Mon), 10:44

Been playing around with the 50 and I think everyone needs it in there arsenal. The lens is so versatile. Here are a few of the shots i've taken so far.

concrete jungle??
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3555/4005182951_0316dc100c_b.jpg
messing around the office.

xdmg

12th of October 2009 (Mon), 11:23

I kinda wish i never sold my copy.

This was one of first pics I took with a DSLR and 50 1.8

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2656/3757903597_5cf4368c0b_b.jpg

CLPalermo

12th of October 2009 (Mon), 18:37

This lens has been such a great lens for the money. The only thing i notice about this lens has a very sensative focus but its worth it when you get that nice sharp shot! :)

ainatar

12th of October 2009 (Mon), 19:17

Our handsome cat. This lens is sharp..

http://localhostr.com/files/a0830b/IMG_2693_1.jpg

Grady69

12th of October 2009 (Mon), 21:00

Our handsome cat. This lens is sharp..

http://localhostr.com/files/a0830b/IMG_2693_1.jpg

Nice shot!

yogestee

12th of October 2009 (Mon), 21:20

I'm going to bow out of this thread.. I just took delivery of a Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM.. My Nifty Fifty is being handed down to my daughter..

Violator

12th of October 2009 (Mon), 21:34

My contributions:

1/40s @ f/3.2
http://fc04.deviantart.com/fs51/i/2009/273/a/2/Golden_Ages__A_Series___Part_1_by_jamesxmills.jpg

1/30s @ f/2
http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs50/i/2009/273/6/b/Golden_Ages__A_Series___Part_2_by_jamesxmills.jpg
These 2 are VERY COOL.
Does this guy resemble Carrol O'Connor, or is it just me? (I think I have the name right....I'm thinking of ARCHIE from "All in the Family")

Data

13th of October 2009 (Tue), 06:00

Wohoo, Picked one up yesterday, just started playing with it.

First picture. My coffee. haha

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2432/4008172082_405cfe576a.jpg

Bobster

13th of October 2009 (Tue), 07:28

I'm going to bow out of this thread.. I just took delivery of a Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM.. My Nifty Fifty is being handed down to my daughter..
booooo!!

tupper

13th of October 2009 (Tue), 07:43

booooo!!

I don't know what your booing about.. his daughter might start posting :lol:

yogestee

13th of October 2009 (Tue), 12:11

booooo!!

Now now Bob,,that wil be enough of that ;)

DreDaze

13th of October 2009 (Tue), 13:01

did you at least get a bottle of booze from her for it?

yogestee

13th of October 2009 (Tue), 13:04

did you at least get a bottle of booze from her for it?

Even better.. She presented us with our first grandchild in June :D

BTW,,I also gave her my old and much loved 350D..

DreDaze

13th of October 2009 (Tue), 13:08

Even better.. She presented us with our first grandchild in June :D

BTW,,I also gave her my old and much loved 350D..

congrats

loganz

13th of October 2009 (Tue), 17:49

just got this lens.. love it!

pic of my gf

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2650/3992080018_a0dc05a793.jpg

some pics from point reyes

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2570/3977956406_4df4fe895a.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3510/3977209227_d5ee040134.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2642/3977174969_56529a66ab.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3189/3944070532_49d08109f1.jpg

Grady69

13th of October 2009 (Tue), 18:30

Took these today. And who said the grass isnt greener on the otherside? LOL!

D1337

14th of October 2009 (Wed), 19:53

kayl

15th of October 2009 (Thu), 23:38

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

This violates every gun safety rule in the book. Guns are not props...

ckort

15th of October 2009 (Thu), 23:56

This violates every gun safety rule in the book. Guns are not props...

+1 Agreed!

jde95tln

16th of October 2009 (Fri), 20:24

Took this picture of one of my daughters toys.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2747/4015056645_93a474d317.jpg

ssracer

16th of October 2009 (Fri), 20:57

This violates every gun safety rule in the book. Guns are not props...
but its so gangster yo...

I completely agree.

However I am almost certain that is an airsoft gun or similar. The slide appears to be plastic and has no markings on it..

jrm27

17th of October 2009 (Sat), 17:36

that time o' year

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2483/4019740471_c2e5b8b549.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2602/4019740263_03cff55426.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2510/4020501252_14ef647950.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2550/4019739759_dc47ee1546.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2690/4019739535_deb66ae017.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2471/4019738849_2d717222cd.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2744/4019739247_85402a7d5a.jpg

Oxford_Matt

17th of October 2009 (Sat), 17:52

Just got mine few days ago.

Wish I had have done it sooner.

My 1st picture using it.

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/9897/img4739p.jpg

jubu

17th of October 2009 (Sat), 18:23

2 from today:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2459/4020526941_0f86332798.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2474/4019692815_e4322b765d.jpg

omar.paolo

17th of October 2009 (Sat), 20:30

Here's a few from yesterday.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2612/4019175125_a59d61cdde.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2600/4019175709_c89eb2eb8b.jpg

Paul Li

17th of October 2009 (Sat), 22:00

Nice shots Omar

imgoer

18th of October 2009 (Sun), 01:59

My Favorite lens, especially when shoot at night, look at the DOF!

Grady69

18th of October 2009 (Sun), 13:52

Heres one I took yesterday with my nifty-fifty, well all my shots right now are with it. lol

izthistaken

18th of October 2009 (Sun), 14:18

These lenses have horrible dof. :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3403/3592834446_50a6b70577_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3377/3592849872_ea1a3d33e1_b.jpg

omar.paolo

18th of October 2009 (Sun), 16:23

Nice shots Omar

Thanks Paul

ainatar

18th of October 2009 (Sun), 17:20

http://localhostr.com/files/962748/IMG_2780_1.jpg

Paul Li

18th of October 2009 (Sun), 19:39

ainatar, that looks more suited towards the kit lens.

CC appreciated

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2631/4022857233_2e7842db68.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2721/4022857135_05a9a42efa.jpg

ainatar

18th of October 2009 (Sun), 19:52

ainatar, that looks more suited towards the kit lens.

CC appreciated

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2631/4022857233_2e7842db68.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2721/4022857135_05a9a42efa.jpg

Well, it is taken with the 50mm..

Paul Li

18th of October 2009 (Sun), 19:53

I was just suggesting that it would be easier to shoot a landscape with wide angle

ainatar

18th of October 2009 (Sun), 20:10

I was just suggesting that it would be easier to shoot a landscape with wide angle

Yeah in most cases. But the picture quality is so good with this lens that it can be worth shooting some landscapes too.

guitarman2977

18th of October 2009 (Sun), 21:01

http://localhostr.com/files/962748/IMG_2780_1.jpg

Nice shot. Was that taken in Sweden? It looks amazingly like northern Minnesota or Wisconsin...

Techuser

18th of October 2009 (Sun), 21:42

Pictures from my last weekend, first outing with the dslr... havent even put the kit lens on anymore!
the second bee was with a closeup filter

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/7778/img0591mv.jpg

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/9755/img0607uv.jpg

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/7848/img0677hu.jpg

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/734/img0680bz.jpg

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/6392/img0642sb.jpg

Cameron Cushman

18th of October 2009 (Sun), 21:44

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2429/4022127164_485d67288d_b.jpg

D.Henderson

19th of October 2009 (Mon), 04:50

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2697/4024916929_665c75f6d8.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/4024916821_cd4be22d05.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2462/4025668442_26a3c51f57.jpg

ainatar

19th of October 2009 (Mon), 04:53

Nice shot. Was that taken in Sweden? It looks amazingly like northern Minnesota or Wisconsin...

Yeah its in Sweden.

D.Henderson

19th of October 2009 (Mon), 05:03

Here are some shots from a local car show a while back, my first time really shooting an event with this lens.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2633/3711540875_cf01594512.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2601/3712368340_f25039c6c2.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2542/3712392602_f69d384461.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3435/3712407874_24377cc0fa.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3426/3711615555_29bd33808f.jpg

Rest of the set on my flickr (http://www.flickr.com/deecipher/). :cool:

stsva

19th of October 2009 (Mon), 08:24

Here are some shots from a local car show a while back, my first time really shooting an event with this lens.

[IMAGES DELETED]

Rest of the set on my flickr (http://www.flickr.com/deecipher/). :cool:

Very nice shots. I really like the red Healey.

omar.paolo

19th of October 2009 (Mon), 09:02

jraggio

19th of October 2009 (Mon), 11:56

I'm going to bow out of this thread.. I just took delivery of a Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM.. My Nifty Fifty is being handed down to my daughter..

Maybe she'll take your place? ;-)

ainatar

20th of October 2009 (Tue), 09:34

Autumn leaf.

http://localhostr.com/files/9e99a7/IMG_2767_1.jpg

yogestee

20th of October 2009 (Tue), 11:10

Maybe she'll take your place? ;-)

Nah,,she's too busy taking photos and being a mum!!

xemy101

20th of October 2009 (Tue), 11:42

Finally got my EOS 500D today... So excited! I bought the Nifty last week and I've been anxious to play around with it for ages now. Here are some of my very first shots with it - any constructive criticism is welcome, I'm still very much a noob :P

@ f1.8, slightly cropped:
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/8076/img0022pl.jpg

@ f1.8
http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/9011/img0061ua.jpg

@ f2.0
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/7060/img0046vq.jpg

dannygt

20th of October 2009 (Tue), 19:23

50mm 1.8 @ 2.8

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2651/4029784701_1a0289f4f3_o.jpg

jubu

20th of October 2009 (Tue), 22:03

50mm 1.8 @ 2.8

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2651/4029784701_1a0289f4f3_o.jpg

W.O.W. Excellent shot! And I clicked on the link in your sig...Your pics are what most aspire to achieve!

omar.paolo

20th of October 2009 (Tue), 23:38

50mm 1.8 @ 2.8

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2651/4029784701_1a0289f4f3_o.jpg

Sick Shot!!

Joel M

20th of October 2009 (Tue), 23:53

Indeed.

others (http://www.pbase.com/dougsmit/canon_50mm_f18)

Nice! I experimented with these for a while. It's perfect with the 1.8 because light loss is no biggie. In fact, I think I may have them stashed away somewhere. I will have to do some searching!

dannygt

21st of October 2009 (Wed), 00:05

many thanks guys :)

D.Henderson

21st of October 2009 (Wed), 03:09

Very nice shots. I really like the red Healey.

Thanks, I really enjoy using this lens but it's kind of a pain getting the shots you want @ a crowded event.

JayStar86

21st of October 2009 (Wed), 04:28

50mm 1.8 @ 2.8

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2651/4029784701_1a0289f4f3_o.jpg

love it.... one of my favorite shots on this site... from a 50mm 1.8 no less.

i checked out your sig link page.... great pics... you have a really good style, eye and approach to your shots.... very different from me.... which is why i guesss i admire it!

good work.

Mike55

21st of October 2009 (Wed), 06:35

This is an incredible lens. I see no reason to switch to any other 50mm prime.

http://camerablognetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/sharpglacier1-copy.jpg

Techuser

21st of October 2009 (Wed), 08:09

Using a close-up filter
with a 100% crop

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/1449/img0751z.jpg

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/1150/copyofimg0751.jpg

D.Henderson

21st of October 2009 (Wed), 19:59

Manhattan Beach -- Surfer

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/Manhattan%20Beach%20--%20Surfer%20%20http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3481/4033487222_0265fefb2d.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3481/4033487222_0265fefb2d.jpg

F/4
ISO - 200
1/2500

Notes: the picture was shot over exposed, so I had to compensate in photoshop.

Paul Li

21st of October 2009 (Wed), 20:13

Nice shot mate

Joel M

21st of October 2009 (Wed), 20:58

Love the unique bokeh on the top photo.

Big C

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 03:48

Found some more images I've shot taken with the nifty fifty. Exif info intact.

http://cmpixels.com/images/50mm/IMG_2377.jpg

http://cmpixels.com/images/50mm/IMG_4203.jpg

http://cmpixels.com/images/50mm/IMG_4987.jpg

http://cmpixels.com/images/50mm/IMG_4998.jpg

Karizmatik

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 03:53

This is an incredible lens. I see no reason to switch to any other 50mm prime.

You'd be surprised. Build quality, CA, bokeh quality, etc, etc. It is a great lens, but it can't stand up to the rest in a head to head test IMO.

Mike55

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 09:00

I've used the new Siggy(which is awesome) and the Canon 1.4. Both were not enough to pull me off this one. To me the BQ is outweighed by the sheer compactness/lightness. The one main issue would be bokeh, but it's not like the 1.8 has bad bokeh (it's better than any zoom), it's just the 1.4 's are better. As far as sharpness, there are a couple tests out there with the 1.8 winning from what I remmeber. I'm looking at picking up the 35 F2 (which I have not used) for the same reasons.

I don't shoot much portrait except for friends and family, mostly using the primes for landscape and backpacking. The 10-20 and 50 1.8 made for an awesome backpack combo.

Highlight_Photography

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 09:21

Latest one

LeeRatters

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 15:29

couple of my motor from a car meet on sunday at the beach :) ohh & no it's no longer a 1300 :-P

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2626/4026323845_1594fb4782_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3491/4027077514_eeca345096_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/4027083556_fe39bb5f67_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2527/4026330133_a32e56823f_o.jpg

izthistaken

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 15:45

Any pics of the whole car?

tkbslc

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 15:55

The one main issue would be bokeh, but it's not like the 1.8 has bad bokeh (it's better than any zoom), it's just the 1.4 's are better.

Sorry, that is not true. The f1.8 can have rough distracting bokeh with hard lines and pentagon highlights unless you are wide open. Many zooms are considerably better as a matter of fact.

LeeRatters

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 16:05

Any pics of the whole car?

hundreds & thousands :rolleyes:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3361/3639331410_fc50957780_m.jpg

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ratters445/sets/72157616580838630/

izthistaken

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 16:14

That is an awesome little car! Love it!

Tbirder

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 16:58

Broke my first nifty fifty, so when I got a 50D I ordered a new one. It arrived last nigt, had a bit of a play while my son was on Playstation Guitar Hero. Love this lens.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2570/4034989979_e4557343b3_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2699/4034989817_866074cc06_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2676/4035744470_77f18be2c4_o.jpg

loganz

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 18:02

mushroom from my backyard

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2756/4033290769_7a51b353e7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/loganz/4033290769/sizes/l/)

Mike55

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 19:16

Sorry, that is not true. The f1.8 can have rough distracting bokeh with hard lines and pentagon highlights unless you are wide open. Many zooms are considerably better as a matter of fact.

I have not seen a zoom with better bokeh......Please list a few.

DreDaze

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 19:20

I have not seen a zoom with better bokeh......Please list a few.

i think a telephoto zoom could easily give a more pleasing bokeh...given the right situation

Mike55

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 19:25

i think a telephoto zoom could easily give a more pleasing bokeh...given the right situation

Maybe a 70-200 2.8 or about 12x the price....

I haven't seen better bokeh from the 17-40 or 17-55, that's for sure.

DreDaze

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 19:38

Maybe a 70-200 2.8 or about 12x the price....

I haven't seen better bokeh from the 17-40 or 17-55, that's for sure.

you didn't put a price on your statement...and i think my 70-300mm IS(8 circular blades vs. 5 blades) gives a slightly more pleasing bokeh...but then again, i think it's because of the fact that it's a telephoto...and causes the blur behind the subject to be much creamier

The one main issue would be bokeh, but it's not like the 1.8 has bad bokeh (it's better than any zoom), it's just the 1.4 's are better.

tkbslc

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 20:22

I have not seen a zoom with better bokeh......Please list a few.

well, from the 3 zooms that I have - all of them. I'm using the term "better bokeh" to mean a more pleasing look to the out of focus blur. 50 1.8 is pretty below average when it comes to smooth blur unless you completely blur the BG into nothing. It's got a lot of good points given the cost, but creamy smooth bokeh is not one of them.

Mike55

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 20:44

you didn't put a price on your statement...and i think my 70-300mm IS(8 circular blades vs. 5 blades) gives a slightly more pleasing bokeh...but then again, i think it's because of the fact that it's a telephoto...and causes the blur behind the subject to be much creamier

I had that lens and the bokeh IMHO is superior on the 50 1.8. In fact I would call the 70-300 IS bokeh weak, like the 100-400. The 300 F4 prime I have is a step up from my 50 1.8 though.

The key like you said is you have to get the separation to get good results.

engrmariano

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 22:01

crispy sisig
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2462/4031507645_e5ffc2c113.jpg

dannygt

22nd of October 2009 (Thu), 22:07

mushroom from my backyard

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2756/4033290769_7a51b353e7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/loganz/4033290769/sizes/l/)

really really nice!

tupper

23rd of October 2009 (Fri), 00:14

really really nice!

I agree.. amazing coming from a sub $100 lens.

dannygt

23rd of October 2009 (Fri), 00:52

I agree.. amazing coming from a sub $100 lens.

Since I jumped to fullframe camera, I can't stop using this lens between the 351.4 and the 135 f2, I found just amazing how it can keep up somehow. Of course I miss a lot of things and I wish a had a 50L but then, for the price I've paid, I'm just amazed.

Have you seen my shot on post 5364 three page ago?

here :

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=8861383&postcount=5364

tupper

23rd of October 2009 (Fri), 00:59

Since I jumped to fullframe camera, I can't stop using this lens between the 351.4 and the 135 f2, I found just amazing how it can keep up somehow. Of course I miss a lot of things and I wish a had a 50L but then, for the price I've paid, I'm just amazed.

Have you seen my shot on post 5364 three page ago?

here :

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=8861383&postcount=5364

I hadn't seen it but glad I now have. Great shot.
Have you ever considered the 50 1.4 instead of this? Or just the 50L? Or maybe even the Sigma 50..
Some people seem to be able to get amazing results with this lens, and others not so.

dannygt

23rd of October 2009 (Fri), 01:08

I hadn't seen it but glad I now have. Great shot.
Have you ever considered the 50 1.4 instead of this? Or just the 50L? Or maybe even the Sigma 50..
Some people seem to be able to get amazing results with this lens, and others not so.

Well, right now I may be looking a the 1.4 but then I don't think the price difference worth it and I hate the sigma.. too big.. and I hate having issues with brand new lens .. I did try some samples at my local shops and they were all having issues especially at infinity focusing. The 50L would be the one, but right now, I don't have any money at all, the 35 1.4 burned my pants lol.

DreDaze

23rd of October 2009 (Fri), 04:53

I had that lens and the bokeh IMHO is superior on the 50 1.8. In fact I would call the 70-300 IS bokeh weak, like the 100-400. The 300 F4 prime I have is a step up from my 50 1.8 though.

The key like you said is you have to get the separation to get good results.

guess we'll just have to agree to disagree...but i'm sure there are many zooms that are better in the bokeh dept. than the 50mm...

blindz24

23rd of October 2009 (Fri), 11:39