Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II - Nifty Fifty

Karizmatik wrote in post #7558734
^ That would be a major pain to constantly have to change.

I usually select the single, middle point for AF focusing - And if I want to compose something to either side of the photo, I just half-press the shutter, wait for AF, then recompose the shot, and shoot.

it's really not that bad...i'm glad i've gotten to the point where i can do it while still just looking in the viewfinder

i only do it when i know the DOF is going to be small...this way i'll know it's in focus...i only started doing it after reading these links, and seeing others on here mention it...i feel that it does make sense

http://visual-vacations.com …focus-recompose_sucks.htm
http://duncandavidson.​com …nd-recompose-exposed.html

check em out

How do you cycle through focus points in AI Servo mode?

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londonandlawson wrote in post #7558800
How do you cycle through focus points in AI Servo mode?

the same way you cycle thru them in any other mode..do you know how to do that? i can try and explain if you need me to...you can't have the shutter button half-pressed, and cycle though...you need to change the focus point, and then re-focus

DreDaze wrote in post #7558888
the same way you cycle thru them in any other mode..do you know how to do that? i can try and explain if you need me to...you can't have the shutter button half-pressed, and cycle though...you need to change the focus point, and then re-focus

On the 40D you press the focus point button and then you have two choices:

1. Use the dial, which is awkward to me, because I have to take the finger of the trigger.
2. Use the joystick with your thumb. Works for me.

The more i use this lens the more i like it

my first try with the nifty fifty...

I tried selecting different focus points but I didn't figure it out, how do you do it on an XTi?

londonandlawson wrote in post #7562193
I tried selecting different focus points but I didn't figure it out, how do you do it on an XTi?

this is a video for the XSI...but i think the button layout is the same as the XTI

pay good attention at 5:45 of the video

http://www.youtube.com​/watch?v=eIDobIG5toE

I'll throw some more fuel on the fire. I had this lens for a while. Although I thought the focal length was way too long for day to day walk around use I did try it from it time to time. The lens itself is an amazing value and I think a must have if you shoot Canon.

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How many of you Nifty owners has invested in the Lens hood also?

D-an-W wrote in post #7567755
How many of you Nifty owners has invested in the Lens hood also?

Meeeeee.. A copy of the ES-62..