Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II - Nifty Fifty

[kaptnkain]

Kain, you really make the 50 sing! I'm quite jealous.

Thanks! It's by far my favorite lens. I don't really see a worthy replacement apart from the 50mm F/1.2L, but that's out of reach. I'd go with the 85mm f/1.8, but the focal length is quite awkward on a 40D.

[bedojo]

Thanks! It's by far my favorite lens. I don't really see a worthy replacement apart from the 50mm F/1.2L, but that's out of reach. I'd go with the 85mm f/1.8, but the focal length is quite awkward on a 40D.

maybe the sigmalux?? some say it is as good as the 50L or better...

[kaptnkain]

Meh, being a broke college student, anythis is out of reach, really... :lol:

[bedojo]

i feel you... :(

[izthistaken]

Which do you recommend?
If you want ETTL, then get a 430ex, like stated earlier. If you don't need TTL then get something cheaper. I never shoot in TTl anyways because I'm always shooting in Manual mode.
Hey cutie ;)






Easy, I have a g/f you know. ;) :lol:


Smoothe, that picture is awesome! FF I'm guessing?

[UmphreyBogart]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5282/5328324129_f342d195d8_z.jpg

why aren't my flickr photos showing?

[zachbreaux]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5127/5328338851_0ae3af8511_b.jpg
Flickr for info: http://www.flickr.com/photos/zachbreaux/5328338851/

[Beni N.]

Good picture. Lovin' the jacket. What kind is it?

[zachbreaux]

Thanks. Its just a black Stafford sports coat.

[Johnnyk_1]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5010/5328552371_bd9be9ae02.jpg

[CallMeJag]

Here are a couple from the pool hall last night:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5209/5329612638_1c3fdc2c97_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/callmejag/5329612638/)
9 Footer (http://www.flickr.com/photos/callmejag/5329612638/) by CallMeJag (http://www.flickr.com/people/callmejag/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5050/5329006973_ca70070905_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/callmejag/5329006973/)
Concentrate (http://www.flickr.com/photos/callmejag/5329006973/) by CallMeJag (http://www.flickr.com/people/callmejag/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5207/5329055271_ea3c67439d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/callmejag/5329055271/)
A Gentleman's Game (http://www.flickr.com/photos/callmejag/5329055271/) by CallMeJag (http://www.flickr.com/people/callmejag/), on Flickr

[noori]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5210/5327611760_8b65fd56f3_z.jpg

[noori]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5006/5319138203_c7f0085d17_z.jpg

[AbPho]

Noori, great idea on the two image collage. My only thoughts are:

1) In your first image the two halves have no relationship. I see a kite and a kid in a what looks to be a squash court. If the image was of the child flying the kite then it would be perfect.

2) In your second pair the candle is not level. At this angle it does not look deliberate. However, I do love the colour palette you chose.

[LeeRatters]

Day's 3 & 4 in Medium size from Flickr :)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5048/5320355211_80f45f1d2e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ratters445/5320355211/)
3/365 - Clock (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ratters445/5320355211/) by Lee/Ratters (http://www.flickr.com/people/ratters445/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/5324355833_7006b0c57d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ratters445/5324355833/)
4/365 - Dung!! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ratters445/5324355833/) by Lee/Ratters (http://www.flickr.com/people/ratters445/), on Flickr

[noori]

AbPho, Beginning Thank you very much, really appreciate your opinion and ideas submitted to me a very beautiful.
1-There is the image of the child playing with the same kite, but I wanted to juggle between two different images, their similarities suggest an indirect way, I hope that you understand my idea.
2-The second image I agree with you completely, colors much better than the angles.


I apologize if you were not good for my English, My language is very simple
Thank you very much.

[noori]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5244/5331724400_0ed205eca7_z.jpg

[ScottWCDN]

damnit, This lens is great and I have to give my borrowed copy back to a friend right soon.. Who has one to sell!! :p

[phant0mv87]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5289/5331161555_c061009890_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phant0mv87/5331161555/)
Image 006_365 - 1.01.11 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phant0mv87/5331161555/) by phant0mv87 (http://www.flickr.com/people/phant0mv87/), on Flickr

[enrigonz]

damnit, This lens is great and I have to give my borrowed copy back to a friend right soon.. Who has one to sell!! :p

They're cheap..... B&H has them for $99 w/free shipping!

[Octowl]

or he could find it used for around 85? in the market place.

[AbPho]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5289/5331161555_c061009890_z.jpgNeat.

[Mookalafalas]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5244/5331724400_0ed205eca7_z.jpg

Terrific! Usually I really dislike the logo in a picture, but in this one it actually seems to add something for some reason. Beautiful shot.

[deloreangirl]

Hi kids!

Just got the Nifty in the mail today (finnnnalllyyyyy). This thread is incredible inspiring! I have it on my Rebel XS. It's super weird to try not to manually turn the lens as I'm used to with my kit lens. It will take some getting used to. But I look forward to playing around with it and getting some shots up here. :)

[deloreangirl]

They're cheap..... B&H has them for $99 w/free shipping!

Agreed. I lurked Amazon until the price (which apparently fluctuates hourly) went back down to $99 w/free shipping and pounced on it.

[Crayons15]

the price does seem to fluctuate on this lens a lot, weird

[kaptnkain]

Shot my significant other again today!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5042/5331792995_8cedafceaa_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaptnkain/5331792995/)
Where's Waldo? (1) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaptnkain/5331792995/) by Kaptnkain (http://www.flickr.com/people/kaptnkain/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5006/5332406470_f30f81ba3b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaptnkain/5332406470/)
Where's Waldo? (2) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaptnkain/5332406470/) by Kaptnkain (http://www.flickr.com/people/kaptnkain/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5050/5331793671_ce5bf0bf9c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaptnkain/5331793671/)
Where's Waldo? (3) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaptnkain/5331793671/) by Kaptnkain (http://www.flickr.com/people/kaptnkain/), on Flickr

[harshpatel]

@ a video shoot with Author Meg Kerr
She wrote the book 'Experience', a sequel to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5286/5332308780_c2ef6dea9b_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5288/5331700019_84b8aedaf0_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5288/5331713299_f3a92c3b86_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5284/5332319642_00bca008a9_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5203/5332331444_8d00088efc_z.jpg

[dandan1]

This lens pissed me off on NYE. It had such a difficult time auto focusing as we were in a very dimly lit restaurant. I've shot in night time conditions before but it never acted this badly. Almost had to use my steak knife to teach it a lesson.

[Mookalafalas]

Shot my significant other again today!



Nice shots again, but IMO they suffer a bit from "noontime shadows." I think they would benefit from some fill flash to lighten the unflattering shadows that mar your otherwise lovely model's face. :)

[mrbez]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5124/5332624177_250ea1f60b_z.jpg

[JackAsh]

^DJ Hero! Haha, nice^
**************************

A quick snapshot of my girlfriend Heidi, and a little dog named Bodie. Missed focus on her eye...
http://codyvollema.smugmug.com/Misc/Heidi/HeidiBohdi2/1149376090_gBtyr-L.jpg (http://codyvollema.smugmug.com/Misc/Heidi/14289949_xw4v4#1149376090_gBtyr-A-LB)

[kaptnkain]

Nice shots again, but IMO they suffer a bit from "noontime shadows." I think they would benefit from some fill flash to lighten the unflattering shadows that mar your otherwise lovely model's face. :)

Yeah, I know. However, I don't have a flash to use, and the built in flash is quite harsh.

[enrigonz]

Yeah, I know. However, I don't have a flash to use, and the built in flash is quite harsh.

Not when used outdoors in the daylight, it'll be "fill light" and will brighten up the subject's face quite nicely.... try it one day.

[noori]

Mookalafalas,Thank you very much, glad you like it.



http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5085/5333341105_df51d45648_z.jpg

[kaptnkain]

Few more. Check the sharpness of #2, this was shot at F/3.2.

http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/4923/mg3968y.jpg (http://img600.imageshack.us/i/mg3968y.jpg/)


http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/6571/mg3970edit.jpg (http://img713.imageshack.us/i/mg3970edit.jpg/)


Not when used outdoors in the daylight, it'll be "fill light" and will brighten up the subject's face quite nicely.... try it one day.

I do have 1 shot where I tried using the flash. Unfortunately, I didn't like it because the light from the flash was much more white than the sunset around us, but a little PP made it better. This was just a snap, obviously. I don't think It looks natural at all :/

http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/8320/mg3799.th.jpg (http://img841.imageshack.us/i/mg3799.jpg/)

Any tips on how to make this technique more natural with natural light?

[enrigonz]

Any tips on how to make this technique more natural with natural light?

you can try a reflector

[noori]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5083/5331898948_10f4114239_z.jpg

[Octowl]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5124/5332624177_250ea1f60b_z.jpg

this is a very nice and refreshing image

[ScottWCDN]

They're cheap..... B&H has them for $99 w/free shipping!

Canadian.... Canada Customs will put me over the table and take me without dinner on the shipping/duty
or he could find it used for around 85? in the market place.

Canadian.. and no one wants to ship to Canada.. It's a dead zone for some reason. Everytime someone agrees, they back off citing ' Canada is too far '

..... Not like I can't pull out my 3 wood and hit a golf ball into the USA tho :rolleyes:

[YAH00]

I have one for sale if anyone is interested. :)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=982337

[mrbez]

this is a very nice and refreshing image

Thanks.

The lens still amazes me with it's sharpness.

I received DJ Hero 2 for Christmas as a gift and have been playing it none stop. It is awesome!

[digital_AM]

Guys, should I pick this up for $80 used? Seems like a good bargain considering the pic results seen in this thread.

[oldvultureface]

Few more. Check the sharpness of #2, this was shot at F/3.2.

EXIF says f/2 for both. That's even better.

[Octowl]

... Not like I can't pull out my 3 wood and hit a golf ball into the USA tho :rolleyes:

dude shipping to canada is expensive i tried selling some lowering springs from my old car to a dude in canada and it costed me well over double to ship a item that would have been less then half the price for shipping if i shipped it 10 miles south somewhere in michigan. when is canada becoming a state?! :lol::p

and i raise you a sand wedge and ill chip it onto the "white", im guessing the grass is covered in snow.

[Mookalafalas]

Any tips on how to make this technique more natural with natural light?

Yeah. In that shot she is back-lit, so her face is underexposed, and if you use the flash in that situation, you are right, it's likely to overblow and look nasty. "Fill-flash" is when you use flash when your subject is in bright sunlight, but there are little "pockets" of unwanted shadow (eye-sockets, under the nose, jaw, the bottom of some leaves, whatever) and the flash light is mostly "swallowed" by the natural light, but manages to fill in the little dark bits. Well, in theory, anyway. Can't say as I am an expert on it. I hide from mid-day sun, usually:)

[geeky]

Heres one from earlier today at Pike Place Market in Seattle. Shot with a 20D. The white star in the middle of the heart was made by my sister.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5245/5334434429_699dbb628e_z.jpg

[kaptnkain]

Yeah. In that shot she is back-lit, so her face is underexposed, and if you use the flash in that situation, you are right, it's likely to overblow and look nasty. "Fill-flash" is when you use flash when your subject is in bright sunlight, but there are little "pockets" of unwanted shadow (eye-sockets, under the nose, jaw, the bottom of some leaves, whatever) and the flash light is mostly "swallowed" by the natural light, but manages to fill in the little dark bits. Well, in theory, anyway. Can't say as I am an expert on it. I hide from mid-day sun, usually:)

I shall try it sometime soon. These past two outings have been at later times, just before sunset, so the sun is much harsher than at noon.

[noori]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5086/5334891045_619abd5704_z.jpg

[noori]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5002/5334620282_d67f1f9131_z.jpg

[enrigonz]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5086/5334891045_619abd5704_z.jpg

This is a perfect example of an extraordinary photograph taken by a very affordable lens. Perfect example you don't need a 50mm f1.2 to make a photograph as awesome as this one. Learn people, learn! Is not the camera or the lens! The photographer makes all the difference in the world!

[garryknight]

Le Rustique
Yummy snacks with a touch of class.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5167/5335551331_c4335e3fd4_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/5335551331/)

The Fish And Chip Bus
Great British food in a great British setting.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5246/5335558191_2a32ba9830_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/5335558191/)

[Loodachris]

Sold this lens to help fund my 7D purchase now I want it back!

http://loodachris.smugmug.com/New/Germany/IMG8339/1002881938_3N9Fv-L.jpg

http://loodachris.smugmug.com/New/Germany/IMG8343/1002881749_fCkFv-L.jpg

http://loodachris.smugmug.com/New/Germany/IMG8284/1002881328_nbEiX-L.jpg

[Arteel]

Since I usually work from morning til night most of the week, I usually don't have much time to get out and shoot. I'm still getting the hang of this lens, but I really like it. Here are a few I took at work. C&C encouraged, as I am still very new to photography!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5010/5336813067_89622692c3_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/arteeel/5336813067/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5041/5336812845_77a8bd043e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/arteeel/5336812845/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5167/5337425308_a4a968d49d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/arteeel/5337425308/)

[noori]

enrigonz,In fact I do not know what to say, I really appreciate your opinion, thank you very much.
Great lens, much enjoy watching a lot of wonderful work here.

[S5is]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5086/5334891045_619abd5704_z.jpg
Amazing shot! Such an inspiration to beginners like me. :)

I check this thread almost everyday since past few months. Some beautiful shots in this thread, but your work has its own identity. Keep clicking! :)

[enrigonz]

enrigonz,In fact I do not know what to say, I really appreciate your opinion, thank you very much.
Great lens, much enjoy watching a lot of wonderful work here.

Kudos to you!

I'm sure I'm not the only one that feels that way about your work!

[Mookalafalas]

Since I usually work from morning til night most of the week, I usually don't have much time to get out and shoot. I'm still getting the hang of this lens, but I really like it. Here are a few I took at work. C&C encouraged, as I am still very new to photography!



Arteel, your shots are nice, but if you don't want them (esp. the first two) to be so orange, you should adjust your white balance for the indoor lighting:)

[Arteel]

Thanks for pointing that out! I went back and edited the first two and they do indeed look better. I'm happy with the WB in the 3rd photo. Thanks again!

Arteel, your shots are nice, but if you don't want them (esp. the first two) to be so orange, you should adjust your white balance for the indoor lighting:)

[spilly99]

I put this lens on my T1i Christmas Eve and still haven't taken it off. It inspired me to finally turn the dial to "M" and not look back.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj241/spilly99/Uploads/IMG_3496.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj241/spilly99/Uploads/IMG_3273.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj241/spilly99/Uploads/IMG_3341.jpg

[Tony_Stark]

http://i53.tinypic.com/73gmt2.jpg

[kaptnkain]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5167/5338088349_a6c013db4a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaptnkain/5338088349/)
At the park (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaptnkain/5338088349/) by Kaptnkain (http://www.flickr.com/people/kaptnkain/), on Flickr

[Yogesh Sarkar]

Hula Hoop performer at Nikon booth, at the recently concluded photofair.

http://www.bcmtouring.com/forum/attachments/hula-hoop.jpg-136061d1294506131

http://www.bcmtouring.com/forum/attachments/rapping-up.jpg-136062d1294506131

http://www.bcmtouring.com/forum/attachments/tadaa.jpg-136063d1294506131

[S5is]

At the park
Nice shot! Newbie doubt: Did you use fill flash to compensate for backlighting?

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5203/5339610657_62008b0c92_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mythoughtsexpressed/5339610657/)

[skidu]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5124/5339651141_c6594a45f2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/skidu/5339651141/)
9/365 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/skidu/5339651141/) by skidu (http://www.flickr.com/people/skidu/), on Flickr

[willy b]

Today's
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5090/5340128681_ca8c3850dc_z.jpg

[noori]

S5is,Thank you very much, really grateful to be a source of inspiration, and I'm still a beginner, I hope to see your business here, too, I am sure will come out great pictures of this beautiful lens.:)
Good luck to you.
.....,..


enrigonz,Thanks again, this really makes me feel that I extend in photography.:)
Good luck to you.

[noori]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5043/5340662768_4305d5c8e4_z.jpg

[noori]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5285/5336189097_ff9dee6a2e_z.jpg

[sekhar]

I do have 1 shot where I tried using the flash. Unfortunately, I didn't like it because the light from the flash was much more white than the sunset around us, but a little PP made it better. This was just a snap, obviously. I don't think It looks natural at all :/

http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/8320/mg3799.th.jpg[/URL]

Any tips on how to make this technique more natural with natural light?

just played with levels. my monitor is not calibrated and i do not know how it might look on your monitor. i liked the backlight effect illuminating hair and the flare, well, people might see it as a disadvantage in a lens and others might feel it artistic, depends on your taste. hope you like the post process, otherwise just ignore this reply

[jbm7777]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5242/5341788356_c629c431cc.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mijer/5341788356/)
Jameson close up (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mijer/5341788356/) by Mijer7 (http://www.flickr.com/people/mijer/), on Flickr

Post Birthday Celebration Clean up

[BloodyMess]

I just got mine yesterday. I took it out the box, clicked it onto my 7D, and set it to 1.8. Wow, that's shallow DOF. I'm looking forward to the weather clearing up and playing around outside. The picture of the box, lighting by my desk lamp, is all I have for now.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5002/5341786202_2a36f7ae39.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/48898239@N06/5341786202/)
Box-1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/48898239@N06/5341786202/) by Photoguy309 (http://www.flickr.com/people/48898239@N06/), on Flickr

[apexman]

Rupert in the snow today.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5128/5342041322_f8e1b056c7_z.jpg

[kaptnkain]

That dog looks like it's very discontent, I love it!

[Dankata]

The nifty fifty does it again!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5286/5341620811_fb51e74881_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13242839@N08/5341620811/)
IMG_2886 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13242839@N08/5341620811/) by Dankae (http://www.flickr.com/people/13242839@N08/), on Flickr

[Arteel]

Shot a .22 match I attend monthly. I am very pleased with how this lens performed indoors. Here are a few straight out of the camera with no PP.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5047/5342451060_b38cf10ec8_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/arteeel/5342451060/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5241/5342444946_bf0bc3878f_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/arteeel/5342444946/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5127/5341833987_7a894be981_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/arteeel/5341833987/)

[Frogdog]

Stunnin' Daniel!

[Inspeqtor]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5167/5338088349_a6c013db4a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaptnkain/5338088349/)
At the park (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaptnkain/5338088349/) by Kaptnkain (http://www.flickr.com/people/kaptnkain/), on Flickr

I think this shot is a winner! Well Done :)

[LeeRatters]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5128/5330900004_6f7e35d890.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ratters445/5330900004/)
6/365 - Get Stuffed!! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ratters445/5330900004/) by Lee/Ratters (http://www.flickr.com/people/ratters445/), on Flickr

[gammatnt]

Rupert in the snow today.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5128/5342041322_f8e1b056c7_z.jpg


nice picture, Rupert looks pissed. i don't think he likes snow. :lol:

[apexman]

Thanks for the comments! Rupert is waiting to play tug rope with our other dog in the photo as our other dog just picked the rope up. They love the playing in the snow as long as you let them back in to warm up!!

[esQuad]

My first post will belong to this thread :cool:
Some shots made with 60d + nifty fifty:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5088/5342244951_1fec68defc_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28129485@N08/5342244951/)
Winter forest (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28129485@N08/5342244951/) by serzhi (http://www.flickr.com/people/28129485@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5281/5342865866_5e434b19a7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28129485@N08/5342865866/)
Acorn (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28129485@N08/5342865866/) by serzhi (http://www.flickr.com/people/28129485@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5205/5342285619_4f47047927_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28129485@N08/5342285619/)
Middle finger (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28129485@N08/5342285619/) by serzhi (http://www.flickr.com/people/28129485@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5283/5342233149_55481b6bf9_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28129485@N08/5342233149/)
Hey Apple (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28129485@N08/5342233149/) by serzhi (http://www.flickr.com/people/28129485@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5205/5342297685_0c082ff927_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28129485@N08/5342297685/)
Now I can see the sea (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28129485@N08/5342297685/) by serzhi (http://www.flickr.com/people/28129485@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5161/5342274441_c45d52e7d1_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28129485@N08/5342274441/)
All eyes on me (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28129485@N08/5342274441/) by serzhi (http://www.flickr.com/people/28129485@N08/), on Flickr

[diversified]

Nifty 50...
C&C Appreciated.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5124/5343137934_2a8e86e73c.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5003/5343137872_7f6199a7c2.jpg

[Dankata]

Stunnin' Daniel!

Thanks :) Here's another

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5002/5341927927_48dddde0e5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13242839@N08/5341927927/)
IMG_2846 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13242839@N08/5341927927/) by Dankae (http://www.flickr.com/people/13242839@N08/), on Flickr

[mlam86]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v386/604bullet/03-2.jpg

Cousin's dog about to attack that tennis ball.

Took this a few days ago...had to use a pretty high ISO cuz the room was really dark.

C&C welcome! =)

[Dankata]

Just hanging out with some friends and shooting at them... friendly fire that is :)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5247/5343659597_552d5f34d7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13242839@N08/5343659597/)
IMG_1986 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13242839@N08/5343659597/) by Dankae (http://www.flickr.com/people/13242839@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5166/5343659569_dc15ab333a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13242839@N08/5343659569/)
IMG_1968 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13242839@N08/5343659569/) by Dankae (http://www.flickr.com/people/13242839@N08/), on Flickr

[Becen]

My first post will belong to this thread :cool:
Some shots made with 60d + nifty fifty:


Nice photos! Any pp?

[noori]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5123/5341901380_c73b7ecb01_z.jpg

[noori]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5248/5341968609_daab034fbf_z.jpg

[apexman]

Wow, you can't miss this thread one day or you miss some great photos. Good job guys!

[waterrockets]

Nifty 50...
C&C Appreciated.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5124/5343137934_2a8e86e73c.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5003/5343137872_7f6199a7c2.jpg

Cute pics. Flash is too harsh though. I'd recommend either bouncing the flash, really lowering the intensity, or just shooting natural light.

[enrigonz]

Cute pics. Flash is too harsh though. I'd recommend either bouncing the flash, really lowering the intensity, or just shooting natural light.

or a bounce card....

I'm not too please with "natural light" shots, they usually lack luster, or have the dull look, unless of course you bounce natural light with a reflector to fill the shadow areas more naturally but for that you need a second set of hands.

[waterrockets]

I'm not too please with "natural light" shots, they usually lack luster, or have the dull look, unless of course you bounce natural light with a reflector to fill the shadow areas more naturally but for that you need a second set of hands.

Well, you need good natural light, of course. Peterson's got a whole book full of great natural light shots w/out reflectors :)

[kaptnkain]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5201/5344860788_54aeb16043_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaptnkain/5344860788/)
Have a seat (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaptnkain/5344860788/) by Kaptnkain (http://www.flickr.com/people/kaptnkain/), on Flickr

[SPANISH-RICE]

heres some of my first attempts at portrait photography. i set up a tripod and snapped a few pictures of my girlfriend and I. Always appreciate come CC and comments. thanks!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5010242219_6b931bf332.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/spanish-rice/5010242219/)
IMG_1614 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/spanish-rice/5010242219/) by Brandon Hjerm (http://www.flickr.com/people/spanish-rice/), on Flickr

and one of some friends i snapped for them.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5010789382_4e4b39e2e2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/spanish-rice/5010789382/)
DPP_0029 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/spanish-rice/5010789382/) by Brandon Hjerm (http://www.flickr.com/people/spanish-rice/), on Flickr

[phant0mv87]

heres some of my first attempts at portrait photography. i set up a tripod and snapped a few pictures of my girlfriend and I. Always appreciate come CC and comments. thanks!

and one of some friends i snapped for them.


looks great
i'm no pro or anywhere close but for me..
i would prolly include the whole body for your self portrait
and framed a little lower on your friends portraits

[enrigonz]

heres some of my first attempts at portrait photography. i set up a tripod and snapped a few pictures of my girlfriend and I. Always appreciate come CC and comments. thanks!


this is how I would have framed the first one ( I had a little fun with PS so ignore the PP), but less background distraction works better for most portraits IMO:

[bigrig]

heres some of my first attempts at portrait photography. i set up a tripod and snapped a few pictures of my girlfriend and I. Always appreciate come CC and comments. thanks!
First one I would crop tighter, there's not much happening in the top half. And your face is a little over-exposed. Otherwise it looks good!

[oldvultureface]

Ah, fiber.

http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/ww357/oldvultureface/POTN/IMG_8379.jpg

[esQuad]

Nice photos! Any pp?
Thanks! Yep, there was some post (CC/Tone/etc.) in Lightroom.

this is how I would have framed the first one ( I had a little fun with PS so ignore the PP), but less background distraction works better for most portraits IMO:

This composition looks like more natural and pleasant for a portrait, good job.

[smoothe]

she looks like she's freezing her butt off but other than that..... great photograph!

She was freezing lol.

[SPANISH-RICE]

thanks guys. i love this forum. and of course this lens!

[noori]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5048/5344672495_bc4b9ca66a_z.jpg

[noori]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5129/5345369304_024cc29371_z.jpg

[smoothe]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5161/5344768519_66eb14bb31.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57663150@N04/5344768519/)
bubbles (http://www.flickr.com/photos/57663150@N04/5344768519/) by erickstamaria (http://www.flickr.com/people/57663150@N04/), on Flickr

[onurrus]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5129/5345369304_024cc29371_z.jpg
Very nice one!

[garryknight]

I'm always amazed by how well this lens handles the colours in different scenes.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5284/5346234652_fa3f574b9a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/5346234652/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5004/5345627467_84e0bdbe5e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/5345627467/)

[LeeRatters]

Well I gave the f/1.8 another go on the 5D2 after dissapointing results previously for my Day 11 :)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5202/5347038972_c436beee05_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ratters445/5347038972/)
11/365 - Fence (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ratters445/5347038972/) by Lee/Ratters (http://www.flickr.com/people/ratters445/), on Flickr

Maybe it needs to be ''used'' differently on this body compared to the 450D...?!?!

[robertwsimpson]

looks pretty good to me!

[phant0mv87]

Day 11 of my crappy laptop..

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5121/5346709967_74e9a13242_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phant0mv87/5346709967/)
Image 011_365 - 1.11.11 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phant0mv87/5346709967/) by phant0mv87 (http://www.flickr.com/people/phant0mv87/), on Flickr

[skidu]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5245/5343911299_56e324f050_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/skidu/5343911299/)
10/365 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/skidu/5343911299/) by skidu (http://www.flickr.com/people/skidu/), on Flickr

[izthistaken]

A self portrait today. Nothing special, kind of lame, but @1.8

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5045/5347543060_cbb168acf7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matttrombley/5347543060/)
Illusion (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matttrombley/5347543060/) by izthistaken (http://www.flickr.com/people/matttrombley/), on Flickr

[pdrober2]

my pup...

[kaptnkain]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5126/5347035255_f01573dfd6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaptnkain/5347035255/)
It's raining. I'm bored. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaptnkain/5347035255/) by Kaptnkain (http://www.flickr.com/people/kaptnkain/), on Flickr

At F/3.2

[spanspace]

http://www.spanthegnome.com/wp-content/gallery/botanical-gardens-sa/img_1325.jpg

http://www.spanthegnome.com/wp-content/gallery/botanical-gardens-sa/img_1307.jpg

More images from this little trip on my site.

[phant0mv87]

my first try at water drops

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5246/5348314866_b39e659e20_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phant0mv87/5348314866/)
Blue Ripples (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phant0mv87/5348314866/) by phant0mv87 (http://www.flickr.com/people/phant0mv87/), on Flickr

[jbm7777]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5045/5347716079_9f87992b16_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mijer/5347716079/)
Volume (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mijer/5347716079/) by Mijer7 (http://www.flickr.com/people/mijer/), on Flickr

[bishoy]

Nifty 50...
C&C Appreciated.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5124/5343137934_2a8e86e73c.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5003/5343137872_7f6199a7c2.jpg

Lowering the flash EV a little or better moving it away of the camera will enhance the look :)
EDIT: Just noticed that I am not saying anything new :$

[noori]

onurrus,Thank you, I am pleased :)

[Adam Jones]

I love how this lens inspires photographers and turns the "mundane" into the interesting. A lot of the photos in this thread remind me of my own love affair with the 50mm focal length.

Great shots, all.

[LeeRatters]

looks pretty good to me!

Thank you Robert - I'm going to keep it on the 5D2 for the time being & persevere with it!!

[Dankata]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5046/5349710282_525ed6714e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13242839@N08/5349710282/)
IMG_2939 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13242839@N08/5349710282/) by Dankae (http://www.flickr.com/people/13242839@N08/), on Flickr

[enrigonz]

I'm glad I ordered my second copy a few weeks ago, this lens just went up $20 USD in price.

[kf095]

I was ready to sell this lens to upgrade to 50 1.4 but on 5Dc it is perfect at 1.8!

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_hdZasF15SMc/TS4QY4hU6QI/AAAAAAAAQak/OOu9hRX-Dfk/IMG_0801.JPG

Model: Canon EOS 5D
ISO: 100
Exposure: 1/80 sec
Aperture: 1.8

[phant0mv87]

hahaha
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5010/5350245312_912813faf9_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phant0mv87/5350245312/)
Image 012_365 - 1.12.11 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phant0mv87/5350245312/) by phant0mv87 (http://www.flickr.com/people/phant0mv87/), on Flickr

[DanielSPhoto]

Here´s our new dude! "Dibs". He is 1 year and 7 months old. He has been relocated to us since his former owner didn´t have the time for him anymore. He´s a lovely guy. He came to us yesterday and I couldn´t take any outdoor pics due to bad weather. So I just took some snaps inside. ISO 2000 and to large aparteure due to bad lightning. More and hopefully better pics will come;)

Best regards/Daniel

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab240/DanielSFoto/_MG_3443.jpg

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab240/DanielSFoto/_MG_3444.jpg

[rhino1981]

heres some of my first attempts at portrait photography. i set up a tripod and snapped a few pictures of my girlfriend and I. Always appreciate come CC and comments. thanks!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5010242219_6b931bf332.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/spanish-rice/5010242219/)
IMG_1614 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/spanish-rice/5010242219/) by Brandon Hjerm (http://www.flickr.com/people/spanish-rice/), on Flickr

and one of some friends i snapped for them.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5010789382_4e4b39e2e2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/spanish-rice/5010789382/)
DPP_0029 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/spanish-rice/5010789382/) by Brandon Hjerm (http://www.flickr.com/people/spanish-rice/), on Flickr

I agree with the other comment....the framing is a little off. It could be due to using the tripod and guessing but take a moment and have a subject stand where you're shooting so you can get the whole subject framed. Also, in my opinion, it's always best to shoot more surrounding than you think you need that way if and when you crop you have plenty to work with.

[kobeson]

I've got a question about some bokeh pics I took.

In these first two, there is a black mark at about "4 o'clock" in the blobs - would this be dirt on the sensor, or on the lens? Or just some unexplained coincidence?:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/kobeson/IMG_2384b.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/kobeson/IMG_3063.jpg

I took these 2 shots about 2 weeks earlier. In this first one, the blobs seem to have a shadow, would this just be lights behind lights of the same colour? (also the red one to the right which I didn't point to):

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/kobeson/IMG_2385.jpg

In this one, the red blob to the left looks a bit faded - is this perhaps a shutter speed error, or just a fault of the cheap lens? Also, the two blobs to the right have something else going on, not sure what?:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/kobeson/IMG_2384.jpg


I am possibly being fastidious, and am relatively new to this lens still - but the bokeh shots I see in this thread don't have these errors in them, and look as smooth as the nifty fifty can produce. I know the bokeh is famous for being rough compared to more expensive lenses, but am just curious if anybody can help me out here.

[izthistaken]

Not sure about the 'dirt' ones, but the others look like they are just like that because of how the light is hitting the lens.

[enrigonz]

I've got a question about some bokeh pics I took.

In these first two, there is a black mark at about "4 o'clock" in the blobs - would this be dirt on the sensor, or on the lens? Or just some unexplained coincidence?:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/kobeson/IMG_2384b.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/kobeson/IMG_3063.jpg

I took these 2 shots about 2 weeks earlier. In this first one, the blobs seem to have a shadow, would this just be lights behind lights of the same colour? (also the red one to the right which I didn't point to):

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/kobeson/IMG_2385.jpg

In this one, the red blob to the left looks a bit faded - is this perhaps a shutter speed error, or just a fault of the cheap lens? Also, the two blobs to the right have something else going on, not sure what?:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/kobeson/IMG_2384.jpg


I am possibly being fastidious, and am relatively new to this lens still - but the bokeh shots I see in this thread don't have these errors in them, and look as smooth as the nifty fifty can produce. I know the bokeh is famous for being rough compared to more expensive lenses, but am just curious if anybody can help me out here.

I see what you mean, is not dirt on the sensor, that will always show in the same location. I actually don't see a problem with the photos, they look nice and I just think that those things you pointed out are just part of the image an artifact if you want to call it that.

[kobeson]

Not sure about the 'dirt' ones, but the others look like they are just like that because of how the light is hitting the lens.

Ok, seems like the bottom 2 pics are just coincidence then, that is great to hear :-)

I see what you mean, is not dirt on the sensor, that will always show in the same location. I actually don't see a problem with the photos, they look nice and I just think that those things you pointed out are just part of the image an artifact if you want to call it that.

If you have a look at the "dirt" pics again, they seem to be in a similar point of each blob - that is why i though maybe dirt on the sensor?

I can't explain it, and I can't recall if the lights all had a physical object blocking them in the same point - those 2 shots were taken out in the street.


Thanks for both of your comments, I should take some more shots with my fifty to see if it happens again - I guess this will prove if there is a problem or if they were just coincidence.

[kobeson]

Took this today with the nifty fifty + Raynox DCR 250:

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y141/kobeson/IMG_3383b.jpg

It's a composite of 2 shots, hard to get much in focus! Also a bit of PP to get exposure corrected (must buy external flash and diffuser).

[geeky]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5203/5350624363_301d146c3e_b.jpg

[sanjeedbd]

This is another gem by Canon like EFs 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS. Both these lenses are priced very reasonably although both are superlative performers in their intended conditions. The 1.4 version of 50mm is almost 3 times pricier whereas one will have to scrutinize minutely to distinguish between the images. The cheapie is made of plastic with plastic mount. However, that is never an issue unless you are a pro. This lens makes me wonder - if manufacturers can turn out and offer such qualities at affordable prices; why the hell they charge outrageous figures for some other lenses !!!

I bought the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II recently for my occasional portraiture work and happily declare that I'm more than highly satisfied with its performances. Will return with some images.

[kaptnkain]

The 55-250 mm is a good performer, however the 50 is exceptional!

[noori]

I look forward to seeing more of the beauty here, a lot of recent work is truly beautiful and inspiring.
I liked the pictures of children in particular.

Good luck to all who bought this lens.:)

...............0o0..
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5164/5350682019_7f4f4167e4_z.jpg





http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5083/5347044247_d75f84d03c_b.jpg

[noori]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5086/5345686054_59594d9fb3_z.jpg

[enrigonz]

Noori,

Again.......Love your work!

[Inspeqtor]

my first try at water drops

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5246/5348314866_b39e659e20_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phant0mv87/5348314866/)
Blue Ripples (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phant0mv87/5348314866/) by phant0mv87 (http://www.flickr.com/people/phant0mv87/), on Flickr


WOW!!!! Exceptional job you did here!!! How did you do this?

[Traveller1981]

+1 I want to know that too!

[kipliq]

http://flic.kr/p/99TqDb

Here is my shot. New to the DSLR family

http://flic.kr/p/99TqDb

[jasongraaf]

If you have a look at the "dirt" pics again, they seem to be in a similar point of each blob - that is why i though maybe dirt on the sensor?

That would suggest dirt on the lens or imperfections in the coating, not something on the sensor.

[enrigonz]

I've seen some amazing shots taken with this lens here, I would also love to see you share some on my Nifty50 Flickr group, it's free, it's about the passion of photography and showing the world how this lens performs, please follow the link below and join:

http://www.flickr.com/groups/nifty50/

[robertwsimpson]

lol I'm already in 2 50mm f/1.8 groups

[enrigonz]

lol I'm already in 2 50mm f/1.8 groups

one more wont kill you! :D

[Rebelmeister]

This is another gem by Canon like EFs 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS. Both these lenses are priced very reasonably although both are superlative performers in their intended conditions. The 1.4 version of 50mm is almost 3 times pricier whereas one will have to scrutinize minutely to distinguish between the images. The cheapie is made of plastic with plastic mount. However, that is never an issue unless you are a pro. This lens makes me wonder - if manufacturers can turn out and offer such qualities at affordable prices; why the hell they charge outrageous figures for some other lenses !!!

I bought the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II recently for my occasional portraiture work and happily declare that I'm more than highly satisfied with its performances. Will return with some images.

I think if narrows down to features, capabilities, and how much an individual is willing to pay for them.

50mm 1.8: Approx $95-125 USD, 6 elements in 5 groups, f/1.8, micromotor, plastic housing w/plastic connector, may hunt fairly heavily in low light, slow auto-focus

50mm 1.4: Approx $340-$380 USD, 7 elements in 6 groups, f/1.4. USM, metal connector, full time manual focus, distance scale to infinity, average speed auto-focus

50mm 1.2: Approx $1500 USD, 8 elements in 6 groups (cleanest bokeh of the three), f/1.2, USM, L quality weather-resistant construction w/metal connector, AF w/full time manual, distance scale to infinity, quick auto-focus, less drop-off on MFT charts, includes hood and bag

Considering I'm not a professional photographer, I can't see any reason to spend the extra money for the higher 2 lenses. The performance of the Nifty is more than tolerable as I'm not worried about missing the perfect low-light shot for a client, the output is terrific (I even like the non-uniform bokeh it produces), the price is phenomenal for a lens that performs the way it does (I've used my nifty almost exclusively to shoot some outdoor senior portraits with excellent results), and the weight is completely unnoticeable. The ONLY thing I'd personally like from the top model is better sealing as dust always tends to creep in eventually. But I can go through 12 of these at the cost of the f/1.2 L version. And for a hobbyist, the savings allows a lot of extra lenses and accessories. For nearly the same cost of a 50mm f/1.2, I could grab a 70-200 f/4 IS, Nifty-50 and a Nifty-250.

[aurora85]

just purchased this lens today in store at Calumet Photo for $99. Can't wait to try it out! Ill be posting soon

[skidu]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5005/5350427016_95f0ff6f21.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/skidu/5350427016/)
11/365 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/skidu/5350427016/) by skidu (http://www.flickr.com/people/skidu/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5083/5353173906_309f767a59.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/skidu/5353173906/)
13/365 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/skidu/5353173906/) by skidu (http://www.flickr.com/people/skidu/), on Flickr

[DanielSPhoto]

A couple of shots from todays 10km walk with our new family member Dibs.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5086/5352516393_f8d8c609f9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dsprotection/5352516393/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5129/5352517119_eb4f36fa69_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dsprotection/5352517119/)
_MG_3519 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dsprotection/5352517119/) by Fotograf Daniel Skilberg (http://www.flickr.com/people/dsprotection/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5125/5352517609_2cfca1b04c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dsprotection/5352517609/)
_MG_3634 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dsprotection/5352517609/) by Fotograf Daniel Skilberg (http://www.flickr.com/people/dsprotection/), on Flickr

[willy b]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5003/5353277586_ea9d9d9c9f_z.jpg