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GoneFission
27th of July 2005 (Wed), 15:22
...or why I love my 50mm f/1.4.

California Sheephead:
http://www.gonefission.us/photos/albums/userpics/10001/2646-cal-sheepshead_small.jpg

Leopard Shark:
http://www.gonefission.us/photos/albums/userpics/10001/2650-leopard-shark_small.jpg

Jellyfish (Black Sea Nettle):
http://www.gonefission.us/photos/albums/userpics/10001/2562-jellyfish_small.jpg

I just picked up the 50mm about a week ago (this trip was one of the reasons I got it), and I am so glad I bought it. Shots like these would have been nearly impossible with a slower lens.

The aquarium is fantastic! If you're ever in Northern California, you must stop there. All the exhibits are amazing and it would be especially great with kids.
AjP
27th of July 2005 (Wed), 15:26
really good and sharp, 50 1.4 is awesome lense!!!!!!!!
PhotosGuy
27th of July 2005 (Wed), 20:35
Nice shots!
Maureen Souza
27th of July 2005 (Wed), 20:53
I love that place...... was just there last year! Nice photos... isn't that the BEST lens!
Raj
27th of July 2005 (Wed), 20:56
Did you shot these with lens wide open ?? amazing ! Really nice photos.
GoneFission
27th of July 2005 (Wed), 22:05
Thank you very much for the nice comments!

EXIF:
California Sheephead: f/4, 1/160"
Leopard shark: f/4, 1/320"
Jellyfish: f/1.4, 1/640"
All ISO1600

Haha, guess I lied about the f/1.4 being necessary. In retrospect, I should have dropped the ISO and opened the aperture a bit for the first two shots. Many of my shots, however, were wide open.

The jellyfish exhibit in particular was very dark. I think all of those shots were 1.4 to 2.8, and those slow jellyfish still got blurred in a few.

Here's another one:
http://www.gonefission.us/photos/albums/userpics/10001/2602-jellyfish_small.jpg
Spotted Jelly

f/2.2, 1/200"