Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II - Nifty Fifty

[_aravena]

That's kind of a scary pic. Great bokeh though! *thumb up*

[El Duderino]

I brought my camera to a friend's wedding reception this weekend. There wasn't much lighting so there shots are ISO 1600 and f/2.0, I believe. These turned out OK, especially considering how drunk I was!

http://photos-476.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v74/113/99/15909691/n15909691_34657476_7044.jpg

http://photos-477.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v74/113/99/15909691/n15909691_34657477_7277.jpg

[fWord]

From one of my recent threads featuring scenes out of Pulau Ubin, one of Singapore's offshore islands:

1. One of the many strays at Pulau Ubin
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/s1ckpuppy/326V9532.jpg

2. For the beer guzzlers
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/s1ckpuppy/326V9542.jpg

3. Bicycles are an excellent mode of travel on Pulau Ubin
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/s1ckpuppy/326V9544.jpg

4. She sells seashells...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/s1ckpuppy/326V9537.jpg

5. A large orchid
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/s1ckpuppy/326V9529.jpg

6. A dog waits at the doorstep
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/s1ckpuppy/326V9553.jpg

[Dorman]

Nice shots F-word, my eye must be getting trained, I knew these looked a bit wider than normal - checked your gear list and sure enough 1.3x crop camera. Dang, I'm torn between getting an UWA next or a "normal" for my 1.6x crop, probably the 28 1.8

[fWord]

Nice shots F-word, my eye must be getting trained, I knew these looked a bit wider than normal - checked your gear list and sure enough 1.3x crop camera. Dang, I'm torn between getting an UWA next or a "normal" for my 1.6x crop, probably the 28 1.8

Thanks. Yes, your observation is quite right. These were from a FF camera. On a 1.6X crop camera, I would be hard-pressed to find a use for the 50mm f/1.8, especially since I don't do portraits.

Even the 50mm focal length is a little tele for me. If I had a 1.6X crop camera and didn't mind splashing the cash out, the 28mm f/1.8 as you mentioned, would be a great choice for the FOV of a 45mm f/1.8 lens.

Ultra-wide work is fun too though. There's always too much to buy and too little money. :lol:

[TMR Design]

I brought my camera to a friend's wedding reception this weekend. There wasn't much lighting so there shots are ISO 1600 and f/2.0, I believe. These turned out OK, especially considering how drunk I was!

http://photos-476.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v74/113/99/15909691/n15909691_34657476_7044.jpg

http://photos-477.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v74/113/99/15909691/n15909691_34657477_7277.jpg

Hi El Duderino,

Those shots are pretty good. Just be careful of your white balance.

[Rockfodder21]

Well It'd be rude not to join the party, here's a couple taken with my MK1.

[chanth99]

Sir Isaac Newton at London's Madame Tussaud's. No post-processing, just resized.

ISO 800
Shutter = 1/100
F1.8

[El Duderino]

Hi El Duderino,

Those shots are pretty good. Just be careful of your white balance.

Oh, good call! I just had it on Auto. I guess I should have used Tungsten?

How can I correct this in PP?

[Rockfodder21]

Shoot in RAW with AWB then adjust when opening the image from Bridge.

[HotFuzz]

A B+W one of the lad taken indoors this morning. Indoor shooting is becoming an issue. I find it very difficult to get good colours/shades without sunlight, but i spose thats the problem/challenge. :D

http://mysite.orange.co.uk/megatron/IMG_0356.JPG

[threadders]

Love the second one! Whats the EXIF for it?

what is the EXIF ?

[Nick_C]

what is the EXIF ?

Data within the image that stores details of shutter speed, aperture, time etc..

Nick :-)

[joruiz]

I just got mine yesterday, when I took these:

http://www.worx3d.com/forumpost/cadillac_web.jpg

and this one:

http://www.worx3d.com/forumpost/officemax_web.jpg

So far I like it :)

[coolmonk]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/200/476310020_1cadc55788_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/222/476322257_b3a737d4e4_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/180/476322259_a523dc44c1_o.jpg

[Lord_Malone]

Oh, good call! I just had it on Auto. I guess I should have used Tungsten?

How can I correct this in PP?

You can use the eyedropper tool in your RAW converter. Click on a part of the image that should be white (I also use grey) and go from there. Or you can just manually adjust the color temp sliders. This took less than a minute in LR using the eyedropper tool on the collar. More tweaks can be done of course. I'd probaly further adjust the yellow and red channels and use the recovery tool for the highlights.

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/1699/n15909691346574767044edvx3.png

[SingingSabre]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/SingingSabre/POTN%20stuff/duck4.jpg

[TMR Design]

I just love how very shallow the depth of field is with f/1.4 and f/1.8 lenses. :D

[Presley_j]

Here's my pooch just got this lens today...having fun


iso 400- 1/80 - 2.5

[TMR Design]

Hi Presley,

I'm not seeing an image. I think you forgot to attach or include a link.

[Village_Idiot]

Here's one you don't see everyday. 50mm being used as a landscape type lens

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/183/479413506_05eac936cd_o.jpg

[Presley_j]

let me try again!!!


my pooch

iso 400 - 1/80 2.5

it isn't uploading for me so here is a link

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=313057

[aRJun]

Here's my contribution:

http://arjun.smugmug.com/photos/146728439-L.jpg

[cdp181]

Heres mine... don't laugh. :)

[Yanis]

Heres mine... don't laugh. :)

I'm not laughing. I thought it was a very decent shot! ;)

Peace,
Yanis :D

[Bas]

Did some experimenting with my dog!
Usually she doesn't like the focussing that the camera does, and she gets aggrevated and wants to lick the camera etc.
I was lucky today though, she kept quiet ;).

http://www.bassius.nl/Pics/50mm/dog1.jpg

http://www.bassius.nl/Pics/50mm/dog2.jpg

http://www.bassius.nl/Pics/50mm/dog3.jpg

http://www.bassius.nl/Pics/50mm/dog4.jpg

Believe they are pretty sharp (Where focussed that is :p ).

[TMR Design]

Hi Bas,

Unless you are intentionally going for a very shallow depth of field I would try shooting with a smaller aperture (assuming you have the light) and get more of her in focus. For my taste I would want to at least see the tip of her nose to just beyond her eyes in focus, and at times from tip of snout to her ears.

[Bas]

Hi Bas,

Unless you are intentionally going for a very shallow depth of field I would try shooting with a smaller aperture (assuming you have the light) and get more of her in focus. For my taste I would want to at least see the tip of her nose to just beyond her eyes in focus, and at times from tip of snout to her ears.


Well the sun was going down a bit... i'll try to shoot her again tomorrow in the midday when there's enough light :)
Thanks for the tip ;)

[Vortex99]

Heres mine... don't laugh. :)

Don't think so...
Nice capture

[joruiz]

A couple of pics of my little girls:
1
http://www.worx3d.com/ssp_director/albums/album-5/hr/Samantha_looking_up.jpg
2
http://www.worx3d.com/ssp_director/albums/album-5/hr/Secreto.jpg

Joel

[RRKnight]

All of these shots were taken with my 50mm f/1.8

http://www.rockyto.myphotoalbum.com

[jay_jay_n]

THX EVERYONE because of this thread i picked up my 50mm this afternoon and love the shots i've been taking. :) now i want a wide angle as low as 1.8 or 1.4 like the 50mm any recommendations aside from the 30mm is there others?

[goatee]

The Canon 28mm f/1.8 and Sigma 30mm f/1.4 are the best lenses in that kind of range.

[Yeoer]

Well It'd be rude not to join the party, here's a couple taken with my MK1.


In your second shoot... Nice to see your 50mm has IS... i take it the can was empty...LOL :lol:

[El Duderino]

All of these shots were taken with my 50mm f/1.8

http://www.rockyto.myphotoalbum.com

Uh, then why is one album clearly labeled The 24-105 f/4 IS?

[danwalker]

Lots of wonderful photographs posted:). Is this lens good for photographs such as this. As I am intrested in car photography.

http://www.japan-car.jp/honda/civic/civic004-thumb.jpg


thanks dan

[joruiz]

A couple of pics of my little girls:
1
http://www.worx3d.com/ssp_director/albums/album-5/hr/Samantha_looking_up.jpg
2
http://www.worx3d.com/ssp_director/albums/album-5/hr/Secreto.jpg

Joel

And here's one of me... self portarit, but I'm a little shy so I hide behind the XTi.. ;)

http://www.worx3d.com/ssp_director/albums/album-5/hr/autoretrato_web.jpg

[joruiz]

Lots of wonderful photographs posted:). Is this lens good for photographs such as this. As I am intrested in car photography.

http://www.japan-car.jp/honda/civic/civic004-thumb.jpg


thanks dan

for that you would need a wider lens. Something around 18mm would be nice for a crop camera.

[aiian]

Bought the Canon 50mm 1.8 II last week. After carrying a 17-40 forever I was a little disappointed at first but once I got used to the cheapy feel and sound it started to grow on me. Here's a couple shots I took yesterday...

[1]
http://www.allangreendale.net//gallery/albums/20MAY07/5858_G.sized.jpg

[2]
http://www.allangreendale.net//gallery/albums/20MAY07/5877_G.sized.jpg

[3]
http://www.allangreendale.net//gallery/albums/20MAY07/5880_G.sized.jpg

[4]
http://www.allangreendale.net//gallery/albums/20MAY07/6006_G.sized.jpg

[5]
http://www.allangreendale.net//gallery/albums/20MAY07/5995_G.sized.jpg

ap

[jj4301]

Pics 1,4,and 5 are excellent shots. I am trying to sell my S3 to get an XT or XTI and a fifty. This thread has had quite an effect on me, and the images this lens is capable of reproducing is awesome. Thanks everyone for posting all these pics!

[LisaMOT]

This is really mean guys!! I have had this a 50 mm lens on my wish list for a while. But now I REALLY WANT IT!!! These pics are Fab. Thanks for sharing!

[jgogums]

Sorry a not a straight 50 1.8:confused: ...but having a lot of fun using this lens with a full set of extension tubes and shooting at 1.8...
Both plumeria flowers, no crop or PP.

[themtkid]

Here is mine
http://www.crookedhornphotography.com/photos/Pets/IMG_2730.jpg
http://www.crookedhornphotography.com/photos/Pets/IMG_2730.jpg

[El Duderino]

http://photos-691.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v74/113/99/15909691/n15909691_35010334_9926.jpg

[CrazyManBehindYou]

Well, I like many of the others here was so impressed by these results that I went out and ordered myself my very own fifty, and needless to say I am impressed. Among the first shots taken today:

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x156/CrazyManBehindYou/IMG_7433.jpg

[asun]

A picture of my little girl :)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/148/429019140_94f6d5926b_b.jpg

[Bas]

A picture of my little girl :)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/148/429019140_94f6d5926b_b.jpg

Your white balance seems a bit off?

[Ospi]

Just ordered one to shoot a gig, great pics in here.

[asun]

Your white balance seems a bit off?

Yeah, but I got the effect I wanted. :oops:

[Vitruvius]

Hey all, new poster here, anyways I was considering getting this lens and I was curious if there was a specific one that everyone was using.

http://www.adorama.com/CA5018AFU.html is what I've found but I have seen a mix of reviews on it.

[TMR Design]

Hey all, new poster here, anyways I was considering getting this lens and I was curious if there was a specific one that everyone was using.

http://www.adorama.com/CA5018AFU.html is what I've found but I have seen a mix of reviews on it.

Hi Vitruvius,

You're definitely going to find mixed reviews on this lens but keep things in perspective. The bottom line is that image quality is excellent, bokeh is decent, AF works very well and reasonably fast in moderate to bright light, it's light, and look at all the happy owners in this and other forums that recommend it and can show beautiful images taken with it.

Rarely, if ever do you find someone complaining about image quality, and if they do it most often refers to the bokeh or softness when the lens is wide open. Many lenses, including the big brother of the 50mm f/1.8 (the 50mm f/1.4) are soft when wide open.

The lens housing is made of plastic and the overall build quality is not that of lenses 4 or 5 times the price BUT don't let that fool you. Depending on your experience, needs and budget it's not only a great lens for the money but it's a great lens, and certainly an outstanding lens to learn with and get a feel for focal length and depth of field.

[Yanis]

Hey all, new poster here, anyways I was considering getting this lens and I was curious if there was a specific one that everyone was using.

http://www.adorama.com/CA5018AFU.html is what I've found but I have seen a mix of reviews on it.

50mm f/1.8 II

Don't let the build fool you. It's a great lens for the price.

Peace,
Yanis :D

[Vitruvius]

Thanks for the responses. I was riding the fence on this one but the endorsement plus the amount of good photos in the thread I believe have swayed me over.

On that same note Im pretty thoroughly impressed with this forum and blew most of my night visiting threads :p

[Haley]

I love my nifty fifty.

[goatee]

I love my nifty fifty.

And I love that shot!

[PiccoloNamek]

50mm 1.8 shots?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v135/PiccoloNamek/May-24-2007-Purple-Flower.jpg

And one large one that's too big to link to: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v135/PiccoloNamek/Cocklol.jpg

I love this lens. A little plasticky, but awesome sharpness.

[burge]

One of my favourites from using the nifty and my DIY lightbox!

[nicklk]

All taken with the 50 1.8


http://www.nicklk.com/shuffleboard/_MG_4003e.jpg

About to go off the table :mamoru:
http://www.nicklk.com/shuffleboard/_MG_4013e.jpg

Reflection was :cool:
http://www.nicklk.com/shuffleboard/_MG_4037e.jpg

Time to get serious
http://www.nicklk.com/shuffleboard/_MG_4054e.jpg

http://www.nicklk.com/shuffleboard/_MG_4055e.jpg

Artistic photo of the table and clearing brush
http://www.nicklk.com/shuffleboard/_MG_4083e.jpg

http://www.nicklk.com/shuffleboard/_MG_4100e.jpg

[Familiaphoto]

Couple I like...

Picture #1 right out of the camera.

Picture #2 does have some saturation correction and sharpening applied.

[Red5]

Here's one you don't see everyday. 50mm being used as a landscape type lens

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/183/479413506_05eac936cd_o.jpg


Not to insult or dis-credit, but that looks like CGI to me.:D

[Haley]

Thanks goatee!

[shesgotthepic]

http://www.shesgotthepic.com/wychwood/wychwood1.jpg

[Jetjoint]

Here is my go at using my new nifty fifty - it's great !

Think I am focused on the shoulder though !

http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/5719/img31401uc4.jpg

[Olegis]

Nice photographs everybody ! Here is my contribution to the thread -

http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/71197342/original.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/32017335/original.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/63916294/original.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/37866364/original.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/olegis/image/37866367/original.jpg

[mint5jf]

Great pics everyone. I was wondering if most of you use editing software to enhance your pics? I tell ya, my pics never come out this great. They're just too plain and dull most of the time. What do some of you do?
Thanks for sharing..
Misty

[Mindshed]

Great pics everyone. I was wondering if most of you use editing software to enhance your pics? I tell ya, my pics never come out this great. They're just too plain and dull most of the time. What do some of you do?
Thanks for sharing..
Misty

I was about to say the same thing...mine definitely dont come out of the camera this way. Am I (or my copy) that bad, or are these all edited?

[Zepher]

Taken last year,
http://www.transamws6.com/pics/pool/pool001.jpg

http://www.transamws6.com/pics/pool/pool002.jpg

http://www.transamws6.com/pics/pool/pool003.jpg

http://www.transamws6.com/pics/pool/pool004.jpg

EXIF data:
Camera Make: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS D60
Image Date: 2006:01:20 00:20:26
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 50.0mm
CCD Width: 5.90mm
Exposure Time: 0.017 s (1/60)
Aperture: f/1.8
ISO equiv: 400
White Balance: Auto
Exposure Mode: Manual

[CrazyManBehindYou]

I was about to say the same thing...mine definitely dont come out of the camera this way. Am I (or my copy) that bad, or are these all edited?

A few examples with the EXIF data would probably help us determine this. You might, however, want to post that in a new thread so as not to clutter this one up. I know personally that I rarely edit my pics aside from fixing white balance a little or the exposure, although I cannot speak for everybody else.

Here's a few more I took today with no correction at all:
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x156/CrazyManBehindYou/IMG_7986.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x156/CrazyManBehindYou/IMG_7965.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x156/CrazyManBehindYou/IMG_7947.jpg

I'll be the first to admit that these obviously aren't perfect like #2 is a little underexposed, but on the other hand, I'm no expert so these are reasonable expectations you should have for unprocessed images with this lens at about f/8-9.

[TMR Design]

I always found this lens to be sharpest between about f/7.1 and f/13. f/8-ish is a nice sweet spot.

[mmahoney]

I always found this lens to be sharpest between about f/7.1 and f/13. f/8-ish is a nice sweet spot.

I've owned a couple of these and both were sharpest at 5.6, but were very sharp from 2.8 on. Performance wide open is surprisingly good.

The PhotoZone MTF numbers indicate maximum at 5.6, and losing sharpness by stopping down smaller than 5.6. The MTF for F8 is about the same as F4.

I would think by F13 diffraction would be negatively affecting the inage quality as well.
Mike

[TMR Design]

Hi Mike,

That's interesting. My copy just never seemed as sharp at f/5.6 as it did at f/7.1 and f/8.

[conbu19]

Taken today,I only have Picasa as an editor,and use it very lightly. No sharpening on this

[Crashoran]

What a great lens!

[Matt S]

Since reading through this thread and hearing about it I have just 30 minutes ago ordered myself one. looking forward to using it.

[Olegis]

Great pics everyone. I was wondering if most of you use editing software to enhance your pics? I tell ya, my pics never come out this great. They're just too plain and dull most of the time. What do some of you do?
Thanks for sharing..
Misty

Hi Misty,

I do a little post-processing on all my photographs - that includes levels or curves, saturation (or desaturation, like B&W conversion) and sharpness adjustments. If your photos look relatively dull and "uninteresting" right out of the camera, try Auto-Levels - you may be surprised how much different (hopefully better) the picture will look after that.

I also like Velvia-like colors, so in my color photograps I often use the Velvia-Provia Photoshop action and then adjust the strength of the effect.

Hope it helps ;)

[tdodd]

I always shoot raw rather than jpeg and that gives me the opportunity to fine tune my photographs for WB, exposure, crop/rotate etc. with no loss of quality. I use Lightroom for my editing as I'd rather keep things simple and Photoshop is way over the top for my needs.

[aiian]

a few of my recent favs...
http://www.allangreendale.net//gallery/albums/12JUN07/6479_G.sized.jpg

http://www.allangreendale.net//gallery/albums/20MAY07/5880_G.sized.jpg

http://www.allangreendale.net//gallery/albums/20MAY07/5858_G.sized.jpg

http://www.allangreendale.net//gallery/albums/12JUN07/6515_G.sized.jpg

[castaneda]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v431/djjinx/heidi.jpg

[AaRonBurgundy]

one of my Dog,and i almost have the same exact shot of a boddingtons beer can which is weird..

my boddingtons shot
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1316/562498614_4d23d3ba1f_b.jpg


My dog

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/192/520726540_b289179dae_b.jpg

[ZULater02]

I bought this lens last week and tried it out this weekend, I couldn't believe the sharpness and clarity that came from this lens espc. for the price! Here are a few...

http://umdrive.memphis.edu/awiseman/Photography/LogoNewsie2.jpg

http://umdrive.memphis.edu/awiseman/Photography/Landosmilebd.jpg

http://umdrive.memphis.edu/awiseman/Photography/booty2.jpg

http://umdrive.memphis.edu/awiseman/Photography/Signs.jpg

http://umdrive.memphis.edu/awiseman/Photography/Tylermelon2.jpg

http://umdrive.memphis.edu/awiseman/Photography/TylerWatermellon4.jpg

http://umdrive.memphis.edu/awiseman/Photography/Tyler6.jpg

[AaRonBurgundy]

great shots

[RolyRatman]

Well I have been into photography for about two weeks now and from reading posts here thought I would get one of these lenses, glad I did now...

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q234/rolyratman/IMG_0001_edited.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q234/rolyratman/IMG_0112.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q234/rolyratman/IMG_0004.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q234/rolyratman/IMG_0107.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q234/rolyratman/practise.jpg

C&C welcome, but be kind I am a total novice..

350D + 18-55mm Kit Lens + Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

[Yanis]

Well I have been into photography for about two weeks now and from reading posts here thought I would get one of these lenses, glad I did now...

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q234/rolyratman/IMG_0004.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q234/rolyratman/IMG_0107.jpg

C&C welcome, but be kind I am a total novice..

350D + 18-55mm Kit Lens + Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II


I love both dog shots above especially the full body shot! ;) The full body shot is a bit centered but it is a nice shot. however.

Keep shooting! I love this lens as well.

Peace,
Yanis :D

[RolyRatman]

Thanks for the feedback Yanis, much appreicated :) . I agree the full body picture is very centered, there was three dogs together playing so when the chance came up I just shot. At the moment I am just shooting everything as each frame teaches me something, got to learn to slow down a bit and compose the shots. I probably should go a few steps back and use the auto modes more as I am playing with the creative zones and RAW files.

Loving this forum though, gives you so much valueable info.

[pfogle]

tonight's moon!

Hand held, 10th sec at f4, ISO 800, manual focus.

[nate-o]

New to the boards and photography . . . I'll add to the dog collection with a shot from over the weekend

[troypiggo]

Nate-o,

That dog's eyes and eyebrows are awesome. I can't stop looking into them. I'm hypnotised.

[nate-o]

Yeah, she's great....about 2 months old.

[Ospi]

Received this lens last week and im very impressed. Picture of the cat.

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/6870/minty5od2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[RolyRatman]

A couple more using the 50mm..

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q234/rolyratman/DPP_0029.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q234/rolyratman/messabout099.jpg

[sixsixfour]

its not much, just a test when i was playing with the lens a while back..

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q251/macky_664/Freedom2.jpg

[castaneda]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v431/djjinx/lynda1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v431/djjinx/lynda4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v431/djjinx/lynda3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v431/djjinx/lynda2.jpg

[G35Driver]

heres my contribution
http://luis452.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p467629055.jpg

http://luis452.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p230097684.jpg

[Olegis]

castaneda, lovely model and an excellent set of photos.

[BobbyT]

http://images25.fotki.com/v903/photos/9/949682/5087563/6240724-vi.jpg

http://images26.fotki.com/v893/photos/9/949682/5087563/6240719-vi.jpg

[Ogrt48]

Beautiful model and work castaneda.

[El Duderino]

1/100, f/2.5, ISO 800

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v129/soybomb/CCR026.jpg

This lens is great.

[oic929]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/171/433196149_7c118b8892.jpg

[VFTT]

I had to use my $75 nifty fifty to take a picture of this $7200 600mm f4 :D

http://www.viewsfromthetop.com/HI/070526-POTN/images/IMG_1258-800.jpg

A few more:

http://www.viewsfromthetop.com/HI/070611-byodo-in/images/1378-byodo-in-800.jpg

http://www.viewsfromthetop.com/HI/070611-byodo-in/images/1376-side-800.jpg

- darren

[alliec]

Recently purchased this lense, one of the first shots with it.

[G35Driver]

Recently purchased this lense, one of the first shots with it.
Nice shot, I like it

[LucyRoberts]

Thanks for all the wonderful samples. I finally ordered one from another member here. Can't wait to get it and post some shots of my own.

[photoknewb]

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z91/moediddley/picstosort1038.jpg

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z91/moediddley/picstosort1131.jpg

Straight out of the camera

[bigfatchien]

50mm f1.8 + 5D
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1273/642735596_e7f828b80a.jpg

[Bill Pham]

here's mine take with the 50 1.8

Bill

[Bill Pham]

ooops sorry folks.

[dekalbSTEEL]

Here's a fresh one from my mkI (the metal mount makes all the diff, ya know;) )

http://dekalbsteel.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p644390647-4.jpg

[IBLinKYI]

Playing around with the Nifty-Fifty and one of my guitars.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v105/BLINKYxMUNKEY/Random%20Photos/IMG_4569_edited.jpg

[bestfromnw]

50mm engagement shots from last week
http://www.groupshotphoto.com/temp/50mm/IMG_2400.jpg
http://www.groupshotphoto.com/temp/50mm/IMG_2433.jpg
http://www.groupshotphoto.com/temp/50mm/IMG_2442.jpg
http://www.groupshotphoto.com/temp/50mm/IMG_2457.jpg
http://www.groupshotphoto.com/temp/50mm/IMG_2478.jpg
http://www.groupshotphoto.com/temp/50mm/IMG_2518.jpg

[Newfoundland_RCMP]

My 50 mm f1.8 was the only lens I used for the first 4 months I had my xti. I still love it.

[MJ23FE]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/MJ23FE/Canon%20EOS%2030D/IMG_1754autolevelscolorscontrastres.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/MJ23FE/Canon%20EOS%2030D/IMG_0240resized.jpg

[k3nshinx]

Hello, im new here. i just bought myself a 50mm f1.8. however it seems like its not as sharp as the sample im seeing from here, could it be due to my camera or me. Please instruct me what to do to test for sharpness and help me out. im worried im having the bad copy for this very good lens :(

[mcminty]

Hello, im new here. i just bought myself a 50mm f1.8. however it seems like its not as sharp as the sample im seeing from here, could it be due to my camera or me. Please instruct me what to do to test for sharpness and help me out. im worried im having the bad copy for this very good lens :(
It really depends on what the aperture and shutter speed are set to. It also depends on what you are trying to get a picture of. This lens is very good if you use it within its limits:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1265/647846651_8ba9870ee2.jpg

[k3nshinx]

even at 8.0, when i focus at my dog's eye. it doesnt...even look sharp :(

[Bill Pham]

even at 8.0, when i focus at my dog's eye. it doesnt...even look sharp :(

i'm pretty much a newby myself. post some pic and the member here will try to help. great forum to learn.

Bill

[daduls]

Another newbie here. A photo from my recent vacation. All CC welcome.

[JTN]

Hi!


Here is one of my first 50mm/1.8 shots taken few years back.

[Reaperman]

Heh guys.

I know just about every photographer has a 50mm, (I don't yet and I am slightly embarrassed by this) but I am wondering what all the fuss is really about. So please post your very best Canon 50mm f1.8 pics. No prizes I'm afraid but my undying gratitude.

Looking forward to this more than Christmas.

:D Reaperman

[MaxxuM]

Have you looked at this (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=186207)thread?

[sandro9mm]

this is one of the sharpest lenses I ever had... p.s. I have MK I older version of the this lens, difference is metal mount :) and overall durability...

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/9797/03bywiseasstw4.jpg

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/6171/defythelawsofgravitybywho3.jpg

[mcminty]

I also suggest for you to look through that other thread. In the mean while...

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1265/647846651_8ba9870ee2.jpg

[Jim G]

this is one of the sharpest lenses I ever had... p.s. I have MK I older version of the this lens, difference is metal mount :) and overall durability...

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/9797/03bywiseasstw4.jpg





Awesome shot there.

[Reaperman]

Yeah MaxxuM I had a look at it some time ago but felt if it is suppose to be such an important lens... at least we keep hearing about 'nifty fifty' I thought it should be in the public domain longer. It is a basic lens and photographers appear to produce some amazing shots with it. I wasn't wrong on that point as sandro9mm and mcminty have proved. Truely excellent shots that they should be proud of. So MaxxuM what can you show us?
Eventually every question about lenses, kit etc will be duplicated (except for new releases of course but given time they will too), but this is 'the' only lens that no one as yet has ever 'said a bad thing about', unless I missed something? I'm always interested in other photographers views on the subject.

And lets face it can we ever have enough quality pics on this subject from members?

Please keep them coming.. I genuinely am looking forward to seeing what can be produced with this lens.... anything really different?

Reaperman

[Matt S]

I got this lense about 2 weeks ago, I read through the archive thread for this lense but was still surprised at how sharp it was for such a low price.

[Reaperman]

Hi MattS.
I think that is why I am so amazed by all the good publicity concerning this inexpensive little lens. There are some superb pics out there and some awful ones. They all use the same lens so is the lens really that great or is it the photographer that really holds the key to this one?

:D Reaperman

[Pumped]

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/3050/keg2rb8.jpg
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/9098/rab2rf1.jpg
http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/3307/gumby1sz2.jpg

Just some quick examples, cant find any other pictures at the moment
i love this lens for the price :) Great for portrait work

[Reaperman]

Hi Pumped.
Love em. That rubiks cube one is brilliant.:lol:

:D Reaperman

[vkalia]

There are some superb pics out there and some awful ones. They all use the same lens so is the lens really that great or is it the photographer that really holds the key to this one?

This is a rhetorical question, right? Or does anyone really think that using a lens - ANY lens - would automatically result in great photos?

Sharp != great.

Vandit

[Reaperman]

vkalia. What do you think?. lol.
Its the old 'Monkeys in a room with typewriters'. Given all things being equal and all that.
Interesting web site. Where are your 50mmf1.8 pics then?

Reaperman

[45jimmy]

http://www.hi-upload.com/upload/uploaded5/IMG_0030 (2).jpg

http://www.hi-upload.com/upload/uploaded5/IMG_0034 (2).jpg

[vkalia]

I havent used my 50/1.8 in the last 4 years. Doesnt fit my shooting style. On a crop sensor, a 24mm or 28mm would be the ideal prime for me - and so I have the 24mm which I dont use either :)

As for the question - I hope I know the answer to that, but sometimes, I really do wonder whether I am in the minority there.

Vandit

[HaroldC3]

Took it with me on a trip to Florida, wish I had something wider but it worked.

[Reaperman]

HaroldC3. They work for me. Nice shots. Please post some more. Always pleased to see good pics.

:D Reaperman

[Steve O Chap]

Here's my feeble attempts...

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/145/429914610_54f256f9a2.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/186/429913867_f5b067a136.jpg

[Reaperman]

Heh. Nothing feeble about them pics. Great colours and very sharp. What more could you want.

:D Reaperman

[Reaperman]

vkalia.
What I was trying to get across (and yeah I know I did it badly is this), out there in photo land there are some very good pics and some very bad ones. Pick up any Photo Magazine and try and find some shots with a 50mm f1.8. We know the members of this forum can take great pics with it as they have proved. But there doesn't appear to be any in the mags. Why?

Could this be a class thing going on with lenses?

:lol: Reaperman

[turbodude]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1377/627341267_038229a490_o.jpg

[saravrose]

a couple of my favorites..
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/saravrose/Idaho%20City%20photos/CopyofIMG_5525.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/saravrose/kristen%20shoot/Copyofproof4.jpg

[e r y k]

http://fc02.deviantart.com/fs14/i/2007/060/0/0/Ephemeral_by_erykv1.jpg

[AdamJL]

^ excellent

[cjm]

That is pretty crazy eryk. Still trying to figure out how it was done with out PS. Nice :)

[Atiyeh]

one of the first shots I took w/ the metal mount version...

http://atiyeh.zenfolio.com/p534446381/?photo=h288B79C1#680229313

[staereo]

A couple Nifty Fifty Shots. (The cheap Mk II version.) :D
1
http://bruceobryan.com/albums/folio/24.jpg
2
http://bruceobryan.com/albums/folio/19.jpg
3
http://bruceobryan.com/albums/folio/27.jpg

[e r y k]

That is pretty crazy eryk. Still trying to figure out how it was done with out PS. Nice :)

look closely at the center of the match :P ill leave the rest up to your imagination :) no extensive PS on this shot, maybe some contrast and sharpening

[versedmb]

Despite my growing collection of leneses, it's still one of my favorite lenses; sometimes I force myself to go out with only this lens, because I love the images it yields......






http://farm1.static.flickr.com/137/399332914_92bebae54a_o.jpg






http://farm1.static.flickr.com/109/274284542_fa0948412b_o.jpg




http://farm1.static.flickr.com/116/274278168_1bc9fbbe44_o.jpg

[blammert]

This was one of my 1st shots with the lens. I'm glad I bought it, but the focus and build quality remind me of the price everytime I use it. I kind of wish I had spent a little extra for the 1.4

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z157/blammert/IMG_2830.jpg

[ajayclicks]

1.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1205/685184336_dd13ba4f11_o.jpg

2.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1108/685050678_06717cedff_o.jpg

Cheers

[Reaperman]

I knew I wouldn't be disapointed.
turbodude...she is lovely, a stunning portrait.
saravrose that foliage shot is almost surreal...did you play with that in PS?
versedmb I love the ear of grass and the fallen apples.
staereo there is nothing cheap about those shots. blammet this is what I was trying to get across... everyone says its a cheapo, cheap build (mkII), but you all get results like that. Amazing. The Canon L's by comparison??

eryk truely beautiful and creative shot. I used to do photographic art direction and we used lots of tricks and props etc... that is a very fine result. ? Is that a pin I see before me. :lol:

Superb congrats to you all. Keep them coming.
:D Reaperman

[e r y k]

eryk truely beautiful and creative shot. I used to do photographic art direction and we used lots of tricks and props etc... that is a very fine result. ? Is that a pin I see before me. :lol:

:D Reaperman

thanks! haha yeah, it is a pin :P good eye. I shoulda cloned it out in photoshop, but I guess its there for the people who seek for the secret :D

[tpn]

This is a night shot from Copenhagen Harbour.