Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II - Nifty Fifty [Archive] - Page 49

garryknight

28th of April 2010 (Wed), 16:40

A few from a recent walkabout in Brighton (the one in England, that is):

Beach Shop
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3036/4560977655_f5c39510a4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/4560977655/)

Hotel Balconies
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4560983373_2a8a079493_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/4560983373/)

Flowery Handbag
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4560984909_fe01feedd0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/4560984909/)

Russian Dolls & Nesting Animals
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3316/4561615216_407809ee09_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/4561615216/)

Kensington Gardens
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3506/4561622504_2d5585d718_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/4561622504/)

All taken with a 50mm f/1.8 which was broken then jammed back together and which has a chip in the middle of the lens. And it keeps on going...

alicenoz

28th of April 2010 (Wed), 18:29

^ Garry, you take wonderful photos.

garryknight

28th of April 2010 (Wed), 18:36

Alice, thank you! You've made my day. :D

strat94

28th of April 2010 (Wed), 19:47

A couple quick ones from around the house....

lensmen

29th of April 2010 (Thu), 01:35

willy b

29th of April 2010 (Thu), 03:13

Extension tubes dude! Thats what I use and they are great!

jj_glos

29th of April 2010 (Thu), 04:47

Voila!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3330/4560963907_35398197d5_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jj_glos/4560963907/)

garryknight

29th of April 2010 (Thu), 10:57

I would liked to have a closer focusing distance with the nifty fifty.

What is the best way and the most cost effective way of doing this ?

I use close-up filters. Much cheaper than extension tubes, though you lose a little quality. Still, the nifty has plenty to spare...

tkbslc

29th of April 2010 (Thu), 11:38

I would liked to have a closer focusing distance with the nifty fifty.

What is the best way and the most cost effective way of doing this ?

Not looking at switching to Macro lens (50mm f2.5)

Suggestions appreciated.

Thanks

IMO, not worth it to attempt to turn this into a macro lens. For macro on the cheap, grab a $10 set of manual extension tubes, a cheap 50mm lens with manual aperture control, and an EF adapter. Should run under $50 total.

If you go the closeup lens route, your 50mm is the last lens I would use as closeup lenses have a greater effect on longer lenses. So you would want to use a closeup lens on your telephotos lens instead.

tiger280e

29th of April 2010 (Thu), 13:57

...sleepy.....

447014

willy b

29th of April 2010 (Thu), 14:27

Extension tubes...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3464/4563312629_c9d2e7b176.jpg

alicenoz

29th of April 2010 (Thu), 18:42

IMO, not worth it to attempt to turn this into a macro lens. For macro on the cheap, grab a $10 set of manual extension tubes, a cheap 50mm lens with manual aperture control, and an EF adapter. Should run under $50 total.

If you go the closeup lens route, your 50mm is the last lens I would use as closeup lenses have a greater effect on longer lenses. So you would want to use a closeup lens on your telephotos lens instead.

I was thinking of getting Kenko extension tubes, but I saw a $12 (AUD) extension tube online. Will the result be the same? Will it fit any lens? Pardon my ignorance, I don't know much about photography equipments. :)

fotograffik

29th of April 2010 (Thu), 19:55

Just got my 50mm a few minutes ago.
Here is a few i just shot and resized

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3378/4563955199_823bda0f8e_o.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4564586484_97e3e367a3_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3211/4564586662_0711245e91_o.jpg

bauerman

29th of April 2010 (Thu), 20:05

Not sharp wide open? Come on - surely you must be kidding??!

Original Photo - f/1.8
http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p762334017.jpg

100% Crop
http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p1068404059.jpg

lensmen

29th of April 2010 (Thu), 20:13

I use close-up filters. Much cheaper than extension tubes, though you lose a little quality. Still, the nifty has plenty to spare...

I had the 500D and used a step up ring. Problem is that whenever I point the lens somewhere, other than the marco purpose subject, my max focusing distance became too near and I have to remove the 500D or change the lens.

What i would liked, is to reduce the min. focusing distance, between my camera and the subject (small objects).

I was thinking of getting Kenko extension tubes, but I saw a $12 (AUD) extension tube online. Will the result be the same? Will it fit any lens? Pardon my ignorance, I don't know much about photography equipments.

Same here about extension tubes, they came in various mm sizes. Have no clue how it works. Bring the min. focus distance closer ? What are the penalty ?

I had an old Pantagon M42 bellow from a long time ago. Didn't know how to use it .

http://www.weatherscapes.com/Graphics/Techniques/Macro/d-050125-013.jpg
http://www.weatherscapes.com/techniques.php?cat=general&page=macro

If you go the closeup lens route, your 50mm is the last lens I would use as closeup lenses have a greater effect on longer lenses. So you would want to use a closeup lens on your telephotos lens instead.

while i fanstastic close up on my 100-400mm L , the minimum focusing distance is very very far away. Sometimes, I don't have room to move back so much.

lensmen

29th of April 2010 (Thu), 20:15

Just got my 50mm a few minutes ago.
Here is a few i just shot and resized

Welcome to the family.

drunkenmigu

29th of April 2010 (Thu), 20:37

I'm still a newbie when it comes to photography, but here goes.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs326.ash1/28442_609476367475_16403905_35004411_7690336_n.jpg

castaneda

30th of April 2010 (Fri), 00:28

http://www.castanedaphotography.com/newkicks.jpg

Miklebud

30th of April 2010 (Fri), 12:04

A few from my first time out with my first DSLR, a Canon 50D and Nifty Fifty! I'm LOVING IT!
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4558888041_6e3ecea188_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4565032663_875512b5e2_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3026/4559519142_893803ca2a_b.jpg

garryknight

30th of April 2010 (Fri), 16:46

I'm still a newbie when it comes to photography, but here goes.

Great pic! Nice work.

tvdang7

30th of April 2010 (Fri), 20:09

http://i41.tinypic.com/eagv15.jpg

jasongraaf

30th of April 2010 (Fri), 22:21

A few in film:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4566597677_b214afcd20_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4567233718_ff327c1353_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4567264796_40b96e4df2_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4566632551_3d4b808ecf_o.jpg

zelseman

30th of April 2010 (Fri), 23:42

Here is a recent couple of shots. I just got into baby photography a few months ago: For this shoot, I had let my mom borrow my 20d and 17-50 so my next widest option was my nifty fifty!

http://www.zachelsemanphotography.com/img/v12/p308933145-4.jpg

http://www.zachelsemanphotography.com/img/v9/p70686225-4.jpg

horn34

1st of May 2010 (Sat), 01:23

http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/8275/61046108.jpg

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/9255/81365539.jpg
Are those from Eeyore's Birthday?

Immaculens

1st of May 2010 (Sat), 10:04

Came home yesterday after work to find 'This'!

... oh well, they do seem to like each other...

(that is 2 times now my girlfriend has made cute 'dramatizations' for me to come home to)

willy b

1st of May 2010 (Sat), 13:15

Jason - I really like that last one, good work!

garryknight

1st of May 2010 (Sat), 13:24

Some more from my recent trip to Brighton:

Nash's Folly?
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3068/4563804800_ff3d799290_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/4563804800/)

Jumpzone
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3394/4563809376_9effc135af_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/4563809376/)

Fans And Lace
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3040/4563843268_2f26d4d0cd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/4563843268/)

Sunlit Office Windows
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4563844746_a33cbfc209_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/4563844746/)

tiger280e

1st of May 2010 (Sat), 15:04

ice tea everyone...??
447538

Coops__

1st of May 2010 (Sat), 15:06

Shot with my Nifty....

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/Coops002/Center%20Parcs%2009/_MG_9848.jpg

Matt Peters

1st of May 2010 (Sat), 15:34

tiger280e

1st of May 2010 (Sat), 15:46

447548

jerryx1101

1st of May 2010 (Sat), 18:45

FOOD! :D

wamguy89

1st of May 2010 (Sat), 19:46

^Looks delicious!!

I went on a walk and had a picnic with some friends today. Here's a portrait! Let me know what you think.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3326/4569355014_c8b9e028d0.jpg

alicenoz

2nd of May 2010 (Sun), 00:15

http://www.weatherscapes.com/techniques.php?cat=general&page=macro

thanks for the link lensmen. very informative..

wenzz

2nd of May 2010 (Sun), 03:11

HongKong Dollar

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4566224898_ff497f9f17.jpg

willy b

2nd of May 2010 (Sun), 10:51

Will - Nice shot!

Stoned...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4570843269_b4537530d1.jpg

garryknight

2nd of May 2010 (Sun), 11:33

Cool.. My old home town! Have you joined us yet, link below! ;)

It was my old home town, too, for a few years. There's a part of me that would move back there like a shot.

I subscribed to the South East thread for quite a while but it was taking up a large amount of time keeping up with it. I dip in now and again, though.

Deep Pocket

2nd of May 2010 (Sun), 17:25

^Looks delicious!!

I went on a walk and had a picnic with some friends today. Here's a portrait! Let me know what you think.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3326/4569355014_c8b9e028d0.jpg

Great picture. Just remember the rule of thirds! Get her face off center

tkbslc

2nd of May 2010 (Sun), 21:19

Great picture. Just remember the rule of thirds! Get her face off center

Her face is actually right over one of the "thirds" lines and her eye near an intersection.

TATER64

2nd of May 2010 (Sun), 21:23

Will - Nice shot!

Stoned...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4570843269_b4537530d1.jpg
LOL at this

absolutic

2nd of May 2010 (Sun), 21:48

http://brodsky.smugmug.com/Nature/LA-Arboretum-May-2010-Canon/IMG4419/853964085_Jz5NJ-XL.jpg

Tiramisu cake :D:D

wamguy89

2nd of May 2010 (Sun), 22:01

Great picture. Just remember the rule of thirds! Get her face off center
Her face is actually right over one of the "thirds" lines and her eye near an intersection.

Haha yeah, I use LR, so a rule of thirds grid comes up when I crop... I just had a hard time with cropping it, because I hate cutting off at joints, but I didn't want to get too close to the end of her hair... Confusing... Thanks for the input!

Octowl

2nd of May 2010 (Sun), 23:08

http://i41.tinypic.com/xrbmf.jpg

flyterbut

3rd of May 2010 (Mon), 00:33

I'm new to this forum and liking photography. I'm not a pro, just have a watermark to protect the subjects in my images. I just got this lens about a week or so ago and am LOVING it! I'm using my brothers rebel xt and he has a kit lens so I can see the difference a prime lense can make! He also has a 70-200mm f/4L lens that I mess with at times also. I'm considering adding on the 24mm f/2.8 lens too. I just started using his camera (was using a p&s) about a month ago and jumped right in to full manual.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/4561384267_ddaf6bdab3_o.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4536756299_e36457ff36_o.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4546454587_6691627e1f_o.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4547088208_a31aa3b382_o.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/117/4560314048_9ef17c759e_o.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4560314534_a7732985d1_o.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4559530399_7a3cdefbea_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/4560314444_4df4bb75f0_o.jpg

mw03

3rd of May 2010 (Mon), 01:26

I dubbed this one "Sinister Topiary". Believe it or not, I didn't do a tremendous amount of post-processing.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wyGjRjJ5yp0/S95rAnpM39I/AAAAAAAABlg/bEUXil2YuUg/s1600/FortWorth-011.JPG

malakite

3rd of May 2010 (Mon), 02:46

Wow. Epic shot. I like it a lot. Sinister indeed :)

jpmaj

3rd of May 2010 (Mon), 05:56

Lantern festival in Taiwan (hand-held)

gregr2

3rd of May 2010 (Mon), 07:57

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4573007126_6c20e785ec_o.jpg

warui

3rd of May 2010 (Mon), 13:37

http://hphotos-sjc1.fbcdn.net/hs509.snc3/26742_420929212666_608592666_5808712_2899034_n.jpg

Tacos!

kinghong1970

3rd of May 2010 (Mon), 14:21

this from a once broken "snap-tite" nifty fifty...

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_w9jT_GnjZSc/S8sjjpfsDxI/AAAAAAAAAeM/GI4I3OGe5B4/s1024/IMG_2305.JPG

funny thing... as i manually focus, i can hear the gear grind... but that shot was taken in Auto Focus... lol?

DreDaze

3rd of May 2010 (Mon), 15:15

funny thing... as i manually focus, i can hear the gear grind... but that shot was taken in Auto Focus... lol?

did you switch it to MF?...you probably shouldn't MF when the switch is in AF...

kinghong1970

3rd of May 2010 (Mon), 16:03

did you switch it to MF?...you probably shouldn't MF when the switch is in AF...

no, i did not MF when it is at AF... the gears grind when i switch it to MF and i'm turning the focus rings...

wamguy89

3rd of May 2010 (Mon), 16:18

Just edited this portrait of my sister. As always, I'm open to criticism!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3367/4575646299_01638d2915.jpg

PhotosByT

3rd of May 2010 (Mon), 16:43

I got my nifty and shortly after I got the sigma30mm.. I got busy trying soooo hard to get sharp pics with my sigma, and I haven't used this much.. Now, I now for sure my sig is out of focus!!!

Here's a nice shot using the nifty! I bought it used.. Best $80 I've ever spent!! :)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3361/4575757329_fcb10723e5_o.jpg

willy b

3rd of May 2010 (Mon), 16:45

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3408/4576253870_4f0a285293.jpg

garryknight

3rd of May 2010 (Mon), 17:32

this from a once broken "snap-tite" nifty fifty...

Nice to know I'm not the only one getting extra mileage out of a broken nifty.

funny thing... as i manually focus, i can hear the gear grind... but that shot was taken in Auto Focus... lol?I get that sometimes. I find myself hanging on to the outside of the lens. And then quickly switching to manual before the middle bit falls out again. :)

izthistaken

3rd of May 2010 (Mon), 23:44

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3408/4576253870_4f0a285293.jpg
Very awesome!!

flyterbut

4th of May 2010 (Tue), 02:21

Today was our second daughters 2nd birthday so we went for our weekly visit with her!
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/125/4575968127_a141f42674_o.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4576603520_296df2806a_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3400/4575967929_df2d8159a4_o.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4575967803_7a2c398af5_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3370/4576603224_227386c525_o.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4575967527_f2e7f036f3_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3316/4575967333_566b42dc61_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3332/4576602542_59b5ae6e5b_o.jpg

willy b

4th of May 2010 (Tue), 03:26

Very awesome!!

Thanks Matt :D

oldvultureface

4th of May 2010 (Tue), 06:26

Today was our second daughters 2nd birthday so we went for our weekly visit with her!

Touching ... :(

wenzz

4th of May 2010 (Tue), 06:46

Today was our second daughters 2nd birthday so we went for our weekly visit with her!

so sad to see the picture.. :(

JayStar86

4th of May 2010 (Tue), 17:28

Touching ... :(

+1.... nice shots as well.

flyterbut

4th of May 2010 (Tue), 17:33

Thank you! I'm not a pro but am striving to take very nice pics!

mond

4th of May 2010 (Tue), 17:55

http://i599.photobucket.com/albums/tt75/ploik/nissinDi622canon.jpg

useful gadget

willytee

4th of May 2010 (Tue), 19:25

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs307.snc3/28975_393949177409_563937409_3954605_570252_n.jpg

A little post processing was done on this photo. Gotta admit this lens is pretty good.

drunkenmigu

4th of May 2010 (Tue), 22:35

Hand-held.

Wow that really brings me back... used to love fresh squeezed cane juice when I was in China.

bauerman

5th of May 2010 (Wed), 00:42

Radio Flyer - the twins 'ride'...

Exposure1/2000 at f/1.8
ISO speedISO 200

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v11/p276356226.jpg

tkbslc

5th of May 2010 (Wed), 09:49

Radio Flyer - the twins 'ride'...

Awesome composition! Could easily be an ad for the scooter.

bauerman

5th of May 2010 (Wed), 11:00

Awesome composition! Could easily be an ad for the scooter.

Thanks! I have been impressed that I am able to get good sharpness at f/1.8 with this lens after hearing how difficult or impossible that was...

wamguy89

5th of May 2010 (Wed), 15:32

Nice shots! I agree about the composition of the tricycle shot! Nice work, bauerman!

willytee - Nice post processing!

Just did a pretty creepy self portrait... View it larger on flickr, if you are not too creeped out... Haha

http://www.flickr.com/photos/willmanning/4582373198/

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4582373198_d9cbb2974e.jpg

Martin.D

5th of May 2010 (Wed), 15:44

Today was our second daughters 2nd birthday so we went for our weekly visit with her!

very touching and quality set of images..

fotograffik

5th of May 2010 (Wed), 16:39

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4581948761_1cd8795aa4_o.jpg

kanonshooter

5th of May 2010 (Wed), 21:22

Wide open...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4583122258_c5320a791f_o.jpg

Angdvl089

5th of May 2010 (Wed), 22:52

Both shot with cheap (no glass) extension tubes

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3410/3501909850_f8350d2086.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3594/3498265135_7197d64a3b.jpg

silveradomike

6th of May 2010 (Thu), 08:45

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3408/4576253870_4f0a285293.jpg

Nasty trail.
Great shot

silveradomike

6th of May 2010 (Thu), 08:55

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4524578808_2fd30bc79c_b.jpg

-EOS-

6th of May 2010 (Thu), 09:00

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3408/4576253870_4f0a285293.jpg

THAT is an awesome shot!

angml

6th of May 2010 (Thu), 21:19

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4581339366_f1dcd7014a.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4574589038_8bab32cf0e.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4578059895_5fe4b89553.jpg

peterbj7

7th of May 2010 (Fri), 00:41

THAT is an awesome shot!

I don't want to detract from the shot at all, but what's "awesome" about it?

lonewolfcub

7th of May 2010 (Fri), 07:56

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2709/4520695651_4da3792e65_b.jpg

rodleviton

7th of May 2010 (Fri), 09:00

aaaah more FOOD shots! You're making me hungry :) Looks great though!

rodleviton

7th of May 2010 (Fri), 09:00

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4581339366_f1dcd7014a.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4574589038_8bab32cf0e.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4578059895_5fe4b89553.jpg

I love the colors in these! Just Great!

jessartisan

7th of May 2010 (Fri), 09:00

Both shot with cheap (no glass) extension tubes

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3410/3501909850_f8350d2086.jpg
I love this. :)

rodleviton

7th of May 2010 (Fri), 09:02

Nasty trail.
Great shot

I like this one too, it's got some "drama" in it. It shows where the biker is coming from and what he/she is facing...nice capture!

stonyzmom

7th of May 2010 (Fri), 12:57

I just bought this lens. Happy Mother's Day to me! Hope I like it. This will be my first prime lens.......I have no idea what to expect.

garryknight

7th of May 2010 (Fri), 16:24

Gardeners' Building
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4585870395_16701a7e0c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/4585870395/)

willy b

7th of May 2010 (Fri), 16:49

Both shot with cheap (no glass) extension tubes

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3410/3501909850_f8350d2086.jpg

Thats a brilliant shot! Love the eyes, it is so sharp!

Nasty trail.
Great shot

THAT is an awesome shot!

I like this one too, it's got some "drama" in it. It shows where the biker is coming from and what he/she is facing...nice capture!

Thanks guys :D It is a great trail. Really appreciate all your comments!!

Ghost Dog
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4587731158_ce04f6a668.jpg

Angdvl089

7th of May 2010 (Fri), 19:42

Thanks for the bee comments! :D

Some from today:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4587415405_f28f6660e8_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4588036404_4d201a2ffd.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4588036356_c17e509b49.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4587415117_b0040e9c8d.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4588036140_eec3c954bb.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4587414655_a586691b12.jpg

Thanks for looking!

oldvultureface

7th of May 2010 (Fri), 19:49

.......I have no idea what to expect.

Expect a very shallow depth of field at large apertures. Autofocus is hit or miss in questionable light. I invested in an EF-S focusing screen (fits your 50D) and that helped with manual focusing.

Dankata

8th of May 2010 (Sat), 01:10

Still learning this lens, but I thought I should share some of my good shots. I bought the nifty fifty to take photos of my children, especially indoors. I am very happy with the results.

1. http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TmCQUSGa2D8/S9Yi0gUEemI/AAAAAAAAAdk/tN4MVmd16ZI/s800/IMG_8284.JPG

2. http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TmCQUSGa2D8/S9eKzf47gaI/AAAAAAAAAek/a_jDzro7KyI/s800/IMG_8120.JPG

3. http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TmCQUSGa2D8/S9jkzEpGLOI/AAAAAAAAAfI/Bp3MD_aHD3E/s800/IMG_8402G.JPG

4. http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TmCQUSGa2D8/S-GzvUVF5bI/AAAAAAAAAiY/KfEJDf4Bhso/s800/IMG_8725.JPG

5. http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TmCQUSGa2D8/S-TwlYI8x9I/AAAAAAAAAkQ/9QKQRD5dI08/s800/IMG_8790.JPG

6. http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TmCQUSGa2D8/S-Twh0RAyeI/AAAAAAAAAkM/K2vFEi_EBSw/s800/IMG_8795.JPG

7. http://lh3.ggpht.com/_TmCQUSGa2D8/S9jk2JPu8XI/AAAAAAAAAfM/yT8F5Rh2iWo/s800/IMG_8389.JPG

8. http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TmCQUSGa2D8/S-TwesyxOsI/AAAAAAAAAkI/X9LlrXDKCPU/s800/IMG_8806.JPG

jj_glos

8th of May 2010 (Sat), 03:10

lovely set of shots, I really like #4 :)

alicenoz

8th of May 2010 (Sat), 08:48

Our local fire station had an open house today.

1. 1/80s, f1.8, ISO 100
2. 1/60s f8.0, ISO 100

Mobey

8th of May 2010 (Sat), 16:34

pengster

9th of May 2010 (Sun), 12:59

Hey guys, been lurking around POTN for quite a bit, just didn't get around to posting anything. So this will be my first post :D

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn80/eVoWei/DPP_6252.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn80/eVoWei/DPP_6256.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn80/eVoWei/DPP_6264.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn80/eVoWei/DPP_6265.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn80/eVoWei/DPP_6266.jpg

All shot with my trusty 40D + 50mm F/1.8 + 3 Speedlites :)

Just got the 100L today btw. ;)

Immaculens

9th of May 2010 (Sun), 18:43

MaxSteel

9th of May 2010 (Sun), 20:06

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3394/4593357355_aa8c0e5834.jpg

PMCphotography

9th of May 2010 (Sun), 20:13

The nifty fifty really is a great lens. I still use mine all the time, despite owning a few L lenses and the 50 1.4... the nifty has a certain softness to it that is great for skin.

angml

9th of May 2010 (Sun), 20:31

I love the colors in these! Just Great!

Thanks rod :)

Mobey

9th of May 2010 (Sun), 21:12

http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii349/Mobey650/F150mm18-2870.jpg

Experimenting....Helmet is sharp...extremely thin dof.

Gary Harris

10th of May 2010 (Mon), 09:55

Got second place place with this one in a local photo contest. It was shot at the garden center in a Home Depot parking lot. lol

Immaculens

10th of May 2010 (Mon), 14:31

Got second place place with this one in a local photo contest. It was shot at the garden center in a Home Depot parking lot. lol

Great petal texture - nice composition!

jj_glos

10th of May 2010 (Mon), 14:53

Some more of the little 'un. Nifty fifty goodness
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3416/4596516936_23d78a3481_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jj_glos/4596516936/)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1067/4595901363_53501a43b3_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jj_glos/4595901363/)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1384/4596513260_873d543733_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jj_glos/4596513260/)

tkbslc

10th of May 2010 (Mon), 15:16

Still learning this lens, but I thought I should share some of my good shots. I bought the nifty fifty to take photos of my children, especially indoors. I am very happy with the results.

5. http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TmCQUSGa2D8/S-TwlYI8x9I/AAAAAAAAAkQ/9QKQRD5dI08/s800/IMG_8790.JPG

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This one is perfect! Print it huge and hang it on your wall. :)

Gary Harris

10th of May 2010 (Mon), 15:57

Great petal texture - nice composition!

Thank you!

jraggio

10th of May 2010 (Mon), 19:02

Thank you!

How did you get the black BG? Was that in post or did you use a flash and a small aperture to remove any ambient light?

Love the shot, BTW.

John

Dankata

10th of May 2010 (Mon), 23:28

This one is perfect! Print it huge and hang it on your wall. :)

Thanks, I love this photo too. I might just do what you told me :D

Gary Harris

11th of May 2010 (Tue), 11:38

How did you get the black BG? Was that in post or did you use a flash and a small aperture to remove any ambient light?

Love the shot, BTW.

John

Thanks. It was sort of an accident at first. During post processing I hit something that really darkened the background. It got most of it and what it didnt get out I airbrushed it out. That was the first time I tried that.

Inspeqtor

11th of May 2010 (Tue), 11:46

Thanks. It was sort of an accident at first. During post processing I hit something that really darkened the background. It got most of it and what it didnt get out I airbrushed it out. That was the first time I tried that.

Do you know what that something was? ?

Gary Harris

11th of May 2010 (Tue), 11:55

Do you know what that something was? ?

I'm using Microsoft Digital Image suite as my PP software. I belive it was in the color and saturation area. Mostly with color balance in the shadows. Here is an old pic befor and after that I just played with a little. It would need more tweaking though. My lunchtime is allmost over.

Dankata

11th of May 2010 (Tue), 18:15

Some more roses, Mother's Day ''leftovers'' :D

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TmCQUSGa2D8/S-m-ivOmugI/AAAAAAAAAmI/5FBvI6dFICQ/s800/IMG_8885f.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_TmCQUSGa2D8/S-nAtK3bCtI/AAAAAAAAAmU/lnkcJpaxcMs/s800/IMG_8904c.JPG

And my favorite Ferrero Rocher!

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_TmCQUSGa2D8/S-m-gbllUwI/AAAAAAAAAmA/8yvWtDAppzY/s800/IMG_9025.JPG

Gary Harris

11th of May 2010 (Tue), 18:17

Here is another shot of my original flower with the Nifty Fifty. The blacked out one. (And BTW, I'm not a flower guy. I'm a Redneck) :lol:

bchan1430

12th of May 2010 (Wed), 01:16

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3664/4562617200_18b3ed6da9.jpg

darrend

12th of May 2010 (Wed), 04:27

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4601000944_3d9dc0914c.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4601002462_426acbf78f.jpg

lensmen

12th of May 2010 (Wed), 04:31

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4601000944_3d9dc0914c.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4601002462_426acbf78f.jpg

destined for the piano catalog ? Good work.

sandro9mm

12th of May 2010 (Wed), 04:33

guyz have you seen this:

hammer vs canon nifty fifty (http://www.sandrophoto.com/2010/05/12/canon-glass-is-sturdier-than-i-thought/)

this is evil! :D

lensmen

12th of May 2010 (Wed), 04:37

Ouch.

I'd think many would like to send their tought mother-in-law to be treated the same way, and get the same result = nothing changed.

JORDANSonME

12th of May 2010 (Wed), 04:38

oh my...If he didnt want it, he could have gave it to me because i could use a second copy

darrend

12th of May 2010 (Wed), 05:31

destined for the piano catalog ? Good work.

Thank you, but no, not unless someone wants a 20 year old piano!

dlee525

12th of May 2010 (Wed), 13:28

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2779/4396873801_37c393d22a_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2633/4397626142_9d5f798d4b_b.jpg

popoho

12th of May 2010 (Wed), 13:47

guyz have you seen this:

hammer vs canon nifty fifty (http://www.sandrophoto.com/2010/05/12/canon-glass-is-sturdier-than-i-thought/)

this is evil! :D

Not sure which is worst. The sound of fingernails scraping chalkboard or hammer to the 50mm? *cringe* :-?

londonandlawson

12th of May 2010 (Wed), 18:58

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4602753878_1703731e4a_b.jpg

alicenoz

13th of May 2010 (Thu), 01:28

guyz have you seen this:

hammer vs canon nifty fifty (http://www.sandrophoto.com/2010/05/12/canon-glass-is-sturdier-than-i-thought/)

this is evil! :D

Ouch! I've never even taken out the filter on my nifty fifty. :lol:

sandro9mm

13th of May 2010 (Thu), 04:19

Ouch! I've never even taken out the filter on my nifty fifty. :lol:
really? I don't know if there is difference, but my nifty fifty from 1987 that is mk I (metal version) has glass deep inside the barrel, and never ever felt it needed a filter...

while other lenses for example 17-40, 85 that I've both have filters as glass is sticking outside and it's easy to put mark with finger...

plus it's so cheap :P

Katalyst

13th of May 2010 (Thu), 09:11

I've never really shot a self-portrait but doing one during shaving would seem really cool, in the end it took me one hour to end up with a smooth skin because of the limited space I had available but I'm pretty pleased with the results!

http://i44.tinypic.com/fvi8vn.jpg

peterbj7

13th of May 2010 (Thu), 13:23

Would be even better if you weren't looking at the camera.....

Dynatrix

13th of May 2010 (Thu), 13:58

an older one...

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c5/steamy2000/fotos/IMG_8969_web.png

Katalyst

13th of May 2010 (Thu), 14:45

Would be even better if you weren't looking at the camera.....

I'm not, I'm looking in the mirror at my razor! ;)

GabooN

13th of May 2010 (Thu), 15:59

Great shots from everyone, I think I have gone through the entire thread in the last week haha. I just received my lens in the mail today and am excited to try it out. Unfortunately that will have to wait until next weekend when I go home, as I am getting my sisters XTi with grip and accessories for super cheap since she is buying a T2i. It will be my first dSLR and a return to photography for me after a few years of not really doing much. I have a Canon Pro90 IS that I used to shoot with quite a bit.

One question though, and without starting a RAW vs Jpeg debate - do most of you shoot in RAW or Jpeg? I am mostly just wondering as I see the results and am curious.

LeeRatters

13th of May 2010 (Thu), 16:49

Immaculens

13th of May 2010 (Thu), 17:54

an older one...

wow...

Katalyst

13th of May 2010 (Thu), 18:36

HSK

13th of May 2010 (Thu), 20:05

an older one...

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c5/steamy2000/fotos/IMG_8969_web.png

really, really nice, great work.

PhotosByT

13th of May 2010 (Thu), 22:13

I heart this lens..
some pics from last weekend with different pp using lightroom..

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1274/4602990842_bd6a366e01_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4602375021_a48c4e93cd_b.jpg
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/4602374195_8723c06006_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4602373459_2554491c1e_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3025/4602373409_8ea9a87bc6_o.jpg

londonandlawson

13th of May 2010 (Thu), 22:47

Wow that last one is awesome

alicenoz

13th of May 2010 (Thu), 23:29

really? I don't know if there is difference, but my nifty fifty from 1987 that is mk I (metal version) has glass deep inside the barrel, and never ever felt it needed a filter...

while other lenses for example 17-40, 85 that I've both have filters as glass is sticking outside and it's easy to put mark with finger...

plus it's so cheap :P
The filter was a freebie & was already attached when I got it. I haven't removed it since. :)

GabooN

14th of May 2010 (Fri), 00:44

good luck in your new start :) i shoot raw & export as highest jpeg normally.

& my 50 is in being repaired/replaced at the moment - went in last weekend & not heard anything yet!!

I would always go for RAW if you're considering post processing, is much more flexible than JPEG! If you just want your pictures straight out of the camera, put it on a computer and share it with people you should shoot JPEG, hope this helps!

Thanks for the replies.. I am still on the fence I suppose. I am not shy to the PP process. I used to shoot jpegs with the Pro90 and my current point and shoot and would spend hours with photoshop elements adjusting settings, not to mention heavier photoshop type work with layers and merging multiple images (not stitching them into panoramas). In this case though I am thinking strictly PP from camera to presentable image though, not extensive photoshop work. Part of me wants to shoot RAW because I know the benefits and part of me is wondering, am I really going to benefit right now, seeing as its my first dSLR and I just want to go out and take photos and work on that side of things.

I guess it just has me wondering if I should shoot JPEG, and if I am not happy with the way photos turn out, switch to RAW. It not like I can't make small adjustments to the JPEG.

Small question. Lets say all the settings I use (exposure, ISO, etc) for a photo are correct and it isn't overexposed or anything drastic. I will still need to apply some PP since there will not be any sharpening or saturation which would normally occur in the JPEG conversion inside the camera. Correct? I will always need to do the tiniest adjustment to the RAW before output?

I should discuss my dads workflow with him, he is where I got the photography bug (and the Pro 90 :P) and he shoots a Canon XXD model last I was aware of (Canon for sure).

I have MBP and Aperture 3 for what it's worth.

Katalyst

14th of May 2010 (Fri), 03:21

My shots rarely need sharpening, and converting RAW to JPEG only takes a second so basicly there is no reason not to shoot RAW!? What you might want to do if you're not comfortable with just RAW is switch to the RAW + JPEG setting, I know atleast my 50D does that! This way you can throw away the RAW if the JPEG is sufficient or the other way around if you're not pleased with what the JPEG shows!?

sandro9mm

14th of May 2010 (Fri), 03:28

Thanks for the replies.. I am still on the fence I suppose. I am not shy to the PP process. I used to shoot jpegs with the Pro90 and my current point and shoot and would spend hours with photoshop elements adjusting settings, not to mention heavier photoshop type work with layers and merging multiple images (not stitching them into panoramas). In this case though I am thinking strictly PP from camera to presentable image though, not extensive photoshop work. Part of me wants to shoot RAW because I know the benefits and part of me is wondering, am I really going to benefit right now, seeing as its my first dSLR and I just want to go out and take photos and work on that side of things.

I guess it just has me wondering if I should shoot JPEG, and if I am not happy with the way photos turn out, switch to RAW. It not like I can't make small adjustments to the JPEG.

Small question. Lets say all the settings I use (exposure, ISO, etc) for a photo are correct and it isn't overexposed or anything drastic. I will still need to apply some PP since there will not be any sharpening or saturation which would normally occur in the JPEG conversion inside the camera. Correct? I will always need to do the tiniest adjustment to the RAW before output?

I should discuss my dads workflow with him, he is where I got the photography bug (and the Pro 90 :P) and he shoots a Canon XXD model last I was aware of (Canon for sure).

I have MBP and Aperture 3 for what it's worth.
I work for the car magazine and I never shot RAW :) I can get pictures look good with WB, exposure, without using more versatile RAW format... it's better of course, but for my needs, (even printing large) I didn't hit the wall with jpg yet. It's easier to go through series of photos because windows by default displays them in thumbs, and I don't need to hassle with conversion software, just drop my jpgs in photoshop and work from there...

I recommend you to learn getting right everything in camera, after that you can even use raw :)

Lil Freek

14th of May 2010 (Fri), 06:49

You can always shoot in RAW+JPG. Just get a big fat SDHC card and you're set for the best of both worlds :)
I'm picking up a 32gb SDHC class10 for $100, so it's really not that expensive, and it'll let me shoot about 900 RAW+jpg, if I so desire. I actually shoot JPG unless I plan on printing whatever it is that I'm shooting. RAW is a little overkill for my "goofing around" style of photography. I'm trying to get my skill level up so that I can start taking shots that are printable at poster-size and worth having on the wall (more in the artistic value of the shot than quality of image)

edit: on a side note... I finally bought my own 50mm f1.8 w/ hood, today. Should be shipped in by next weekend :) No more borrowing the friend's lens for my photog'ing

jj_glos

14th of May 2010 (Fri), 10:24

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1355/4596510146_afc7f11ced_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jj_glos/4596510146/)

k.CHU

14th of May 2010 (Fri), 13:43

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1343/4606596709_a73ce2d68d.jpg

00dahc

15th of May 2010 (Sat), 01:26

at f/2.8

http://www.pbase.com/cdandar/image/124091801/original.jpg

ravickanth

15th of May 2010 (Sat), 01:30

Browsed through the entire thread, wonderful shots throughout.
Just got this lens yesterday unfortunately i do not have my camera with me right now:cry: as my brother has taken it with him for a trip.

so at the moment just staring at the wide aperture of the lens :lol:

Katalyst

15th of May 2010 (Sat), 05:32

You'll see major IQ improvement over your kit lens, congratulations!

alicenoz

15th of May 2010 (Sat), 05:35

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1343/4606596709_a73ce2d68d.jpg
wow! this can be on any bird magazine.

i cooked lunch today!

ravickanth

15th of May 2010 (Sat), 12:18

wow! this can be on any bird magazine.

i cooked lunch today!

looks delicious:D
were you using flash?

k.CHU

15th of May 2010 (Sat), 15:11

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1368/4609284026_e35152d76c.jpghttp://farm2.static.flickr.com/1234/4608676087_ee288b3854.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/4608675803_a95a86f1f2.jpghttp://farm2.static.flickr.com/1248/4608675533_45f36d0517.jpg
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1246/4608676717_71db120ef4.jpghttp://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4609283416_3472de1029.jpg

izthistaken

15th of May 2010 (Sat), 15:30

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1351/4607917138_5858c389a6_o.jpg

CJM Photography

15th of May 2010 (Sat), 19:06

Does anyone have a picture of this lens with a hood on? I may get a hood but im not sure.

b_ron

15th of May 2010 (Sat), 19:13

I work for the car magazine and I never shot RAW :) I can get pictures look good with WB, exposure, without using more versatile RAW format... it's better of course, but for my needs, (even printing large) I didn't hit the wall with jpg yet. It's easier to go through series of photos because windows by default displays them in thumbs, and I don't need to hassle with conversion software, just drop my jpgs in photoshop and work from there...

thats why you get a mac ;)

or just lightroom to browse your RAW pictures. Maybe Bridge?

Does anyone have a picture of this lens with a hood on? I may get a hood but im not sure.

i personally didn't after reading a review that said that after a slight bump into the wall with the hood, the lens broke.
apparently the hood created enough leverage from the slightest impact to break the lens.