I got the nifty today!!!! [Archive] - Canon Digital Photography Forums

vinnyveez

6th of April 2005 (Wed), 20:23

Just got my nifty fifty today and it really is true. The amount of bokeh is awesome at 1.8 though it can be tough to get an entire face in focus , the DOF is just that shallow. LEt me know how I did. the color might be crap as my monitor is not calibrated. thanks

Michaelmjc

6th of April 2005 (Wed), 20:44

I thyink its a really good shot! The depth of field in this shot suits it perfectly and is very nice.

caesars0331

6th of April 2005 (Wed), 20:44

the color might be crap as my monitor is not calibrated. thanks

I see no color...must be using one of those 1950's "monitors"

RAitch

6th of April 2005 (Wed), 20:47

Colour? Good one!!

Nice shot. I love the clarity and the bokeh of that lens. I've only played with mine indoors so far. How far were you away?

vinnyveez

6th of April 2005 (Wed), 20:58

Color...isnt gray a color, or some sort of philosophical fight gonna break out?? lol what I meant was I hope the skintone isnt too gray as i cant see what it really looks like. I was standing about 10 feet or so from him. this shot is slightly cropped as I wanted to shift him to the side, but taking the photos i had selected single point focus (center point) cause with the aperture set at 1.8 the depth of field is so short that you need to literally focus that dot between his eyes or everything gets messed up..

OceanRider

6th of April 2005 (Wed), 21:03

no colour but its nice!

Dante King

6th of April 2005 (Wed), 22:41

vinnyveez

6th of April 2005 (Wed), 23:08

You are going to love this lens. You can change the f/stop to really control the DOF. Dont forget the to use the DOF preview button on your cam to double check focus and DOF. Congrats on the lens and the pic!

hey man you were my inspiration for picking this thing up. i listened to what you ahd to say about the lens, but more importantly saw what you did with it. thats plenty of proof. :)

Dante King

6th of April 2005 (Wed), 23:14

hey man you were my inspiration for picking this thing up. i listened to what you ahd to say about the lens, but more importantly saw what you did with it. thats plenty of proof. :)

Whooohooo! Glad I could help. Its really a no brainer, even for an old dog like me to recommend this lens. Start saving for the 85mm 1.8.......LOL The usm on th e85 is killer as i a bit of longer reach. I have been loving both the 50 and 85 primes lately.

Dante King

6th of April 2005 (Wed), 23:15

Oh, ;ets see one of your boy, up close and tack sharp. I just love that!

vinnyveez

6th of April 2005 (Wed), 23:53

dont worry there are plenty more coming. lol

Dante King

7th of April 2005 (Thu), 00:26

I bet you do!

*MOMOFAIRFORCEBRATS*

7th of April 2005 (Thu), 07:45

its my favoite lense all the shots on my sight were with the 50mm with the exception of full boy family shots- had to grab the 28mm for those

drisley

7th of April 2005 (Thu), 08:42

Wow, that is really nice, and a really nice b&w conversion too!

Andy_T

7th of April 2005 (Thu), 16:42

Very nice gray colour :wink:

Also a very nice shot. You certainly did good.

Best regards,
Andy

cfcRebel

8th of April 2005 (Fri), 08:37

If you don't mind, may i know how much you pay for it? I am seriously considering to get one for my 300D. Thx.

drisley

8th of April 2005 (Fri), 08:43

The 50/1.8II usually sells for less than $90us

cfcRebel

8th of April 2005 (Fri), 08:45

Thanks. I'll shop around to get the best price.

cfcRebel

8th of April 2005 (Fri), 08:51

Is this the right one? http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00007E7JU/qid=1112971660/sr=8-6/ref=pd_csp_6/002-1512638-7927226?v=glance&s=photo&n=507846

vinnyveez

8th of April 2005 (Fri), 09:19

Is this the right one? http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00007E7JU/qid=1112971660/sr=8-6/ref=pd_csp_6/002-1512638-7927226?v=glance&s=photo&n=507846

yup thats exactly it. I got mine from B&H. I ordered the lens hood, and a uv filter . It was delivered to my door in 2 days for around 93$ us.

here is a link...the hood and uv filter are at teh bottom of the pasge when you got to order it. Good luck!

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=12142&is=USA

cfcRebel

8th of April 2005 (Fri), 09:34

Good deal! Cool! Thanks.

Titus213

8th of April 2005 (Fri), 17:46

Good grief, the specs on that thing say it weighs 4.6 pounds. That can't be true......

Nice picture and the DOF works wonderfully with it.

NothingmanPhotos

8th of April 2005 (Fri), 20:29

I saw one go on ebay a few days ago for 60 bucks (us)

smittymike19

8th of April 2005 (Fri), 22:00

I saw one go on ebay a few days ago for 60 bucks (us)

60 vs 75 bucks. Not worth it to me. Id rather pay the 75 and get a brand new unused one. plus youll have a warranty. jmo. either way GET IT!! youll love it.:)

WaveRider57

8th of April 2005 (Fri), 22:49

Nice shot. I love the clarity and the bokeh of that lens.

Bokeh?

??

smittymike19

8th of April 2005 (Fri), 23:12

Bokeh?

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bokeh is term for the blurry background and the quality of it. it really is what makes people say wow. i know i do, and if you looka t most portrait photos (good ones) they all use this feature. it makes your subjects pop.:)

bedeviler

8th of April 2005 (Fri), 23:23

Now that's just a great shot. One of these days, I'm just gonna have to pick up one of these little buggers !

-bd