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Geeeyejo
11th of March 2005 (Fri), 19:40
Love this lens - took a few of some of my employees today - shot at av mode, f.8, ISO 200 with the 10D - No flash required!
Geeeyejo
11th of March 2005 (Fri), 19:45
Two more, last really shows the depth of field of this lens - each container is only 4"wide - Kidney beans in focus - far edge of chic peas 4"away fading...
Citizensmith
11th of March 2005 (Fri), 20:08
Good work. Particularly the 3 and 4. I love the bright colors of the food. I'd be interested in a similar shot with more DOF though. Not sure if it would be better though, I like it as it is.
Geeeyejo
11th of March 2005 (Fri), 20:18
Thanks - I had the camera set at F1.8 as I was primarily taking portraits of people - I passed the salad ingredients and took a quick shot - when I reviewed them tonight - I thought the same thing - should have upped the aperture to keep all the items in focus! It really does exhibit the depth of field of this lens though!

Gee
JaertX
11th of March 2005 (Fri), 20:24
Hmmm . . . I have a question: Do you work for Canon?


Heh heh.

I think you've pretty well reinforced my decision to go with the 1.8. I was concerned with it's build quality, but what the heck for the price? Optics certainly appear to be high quality. I like what you've caught with these photos as well.

Of course, that means I won't be buying the 1.4, so maybe you don't work for Canon!!
Geeeyejo
11th of March 2005 (Fri), 20:28
Thanks - you really can't beat this lens for the price. I paid just under $80 new. The low F stop really enables some great indoor shots without any flash. The bokeh is nice too...
Steve Parr
11th of March 2005 (Fri), 21:38
I came home with the same lens about an hour ago. I'm real happy with it...

Steve
Dante King
11th of March 2005 (Fri), 22:17
Geeeyejo, Congrats on the new lens. Just got a new one myself and waiting to get it thru the mail.

Are you a restaurant owner? Looks like food service to me. I am a restauranteur! Find the thing I hate most about my profession is getting time to get out and shoot!

Nice captures! I cant wait to try out my new nifty fifty!
Geeeyejo
12th of March 2005 (Sat), 06:59
Thanks Dante,

No, not owner, but I work for a contract food management company. We operate employee cafeterias for various companies in NY, NJ & Fl. I was an area manager for them - but was just promoted to Director of Purchasing. My last day involved with this location, so I took some pics of the employees.
Here's another two
symes
12th of March 2005 (Sat), 07:41
The Lens is Unreal...you can get some magical shots with it...I absolutely love it!!
ajbalazic
12th of March 2005 (Sat), 08:29
Very nice shots Gee. I especially like the young lady in #3. You are obviously well liked by your co-workers. They really showed well for you and your camera. These pictures not only show the quality of the 50mm 1.8, but the absolute necessity for the photographer to have a good rapport with his or her subjects. (However, I think the black olives were giving you the evil eye. I don't think they like you).
I got my 'nifty fifty' last week. I haven't taken it off the camera since!
DOrtiz
12th of March 2005 (Sat), 08:43
... the 50mm primes are great little lenses. I love the optics and above all .. speed.
All taken with the Canon 50mm f/1.4 and a Canon 10D

http://photos.imageevent.com/dortiz/myportfolio/variousimages/IMG_3609.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/dortiz/myportfolio/variousimages/IMG_3625.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/dortiz/myportfolio/variousimages/IMG_3645.jpg

Regards,
Dave
Dante King
12th of March 2005 (Sat), 17:02
nice captures!

Gee, Congratulations on the Bump upwards. Wanna buy a diner in California? LOL
paule
13th of March 2005 (Sun), 11:13
I love this lens too... Took a picture today of my girlfriend in th park.. Cold place England.. :D
DOrtiz
13th of March 2005 (Sun), 15:07
Hi Dante ..
nice captures!

Gee, Congratulations on the Bump upwards. Wanna buy a diner in California? LOLWhat's a "bump upwards" that I should be congratulated for? Sorry, kinda new to this stuff. :rolleyes:

Regards,
Dave
Geeeyejo
13th of March 2005 (Sun), 18:52
Hi Dante ..
What's a "bump upwards" that I should be congratulated for? Sorry, kinda new to this stuff. :rolleyes:

Regards,
Dave

Believe that Dante was referring to my promotion that I mentioned in the previous post - BTW, really like your 50mm shots as well!
Regards,
Gee
DOrtiz
13th of March 2005 (Sun), 19:52
OOPS! OK, I didn't know and since it was under my post I thought he was referring to me. Sorry .. :oops:

Regards,
Dave
JaertX
13th of March 2005 (Sun), 20:09
Well mine's on the way. It'll be attached to an Elan though, so anything I post will have to be scanned! Oh well . . . I'll go digital SLR someday. 60D....
kc9cdq
14th of March 2005 (Mon), 18:09
It must be an epidemic (of the good sort if there is such a thing) I just got my 'fantastic plastic' lens this evening as well...

Happy Shooting!!