Okay, this is just for fun...NOT a real war. Don't go crazy on me. I'd just like to see some new pictures from everyone (yes, including you Nikonians) who received a 50mm f/1.8 lens for Christmas this year. I'll start out with a couple of snaps taken at Ruby's Diner this afternoon and will probably add more later as others contribute. I probably could have composed these a little better, but I'm still in the experimental stage with this lens. :)

Oh, settings were as follows:

#1 - f/1.8, 1/60th, +1/3 EV, ISO 400
#2 - f/1.8, 1/100th, ISO 400

Both photos utilized natural light and slight adjustments in PS.

Oh dear. I have created a monster! LOL

Wow!!! That portrait is GORGEOUS!!!
Sorry, the other shot is great too, but you know me...I'm a portrait person hehe.

Are we going to have some rules for this?

Y'know, can the image be photoshopped in a believeable way. And in anyway, other than texturizers, which would then get rid of the clarity that you get with that beautiful lens?

Does it have to be that you received the lens for Christmas? :(

Great idea for a thread. Wish I had a 50mm so I could play. Haven't had one since I went autofocus a few years ago. Looking forward to the images in this thread.

Yes it's true, you can get an amazingly good lens for under $100 USD... I didn't get one for Christmas so that's my excuse for not posting a shot. Looking forward to see everyone else's work!

This is definitely my favourite lens. And, although it's not regarded as a pro lens, I think it should be.
The fact that it's made of plastic doesn't bother me at all. It can take some seriously FANTASTIC pictures. I LOVE my 50mm 1.8 MKII.

Natural lighting, F/5.6, SS 1/100, ISO 400
http://alisongreenwoodphotography.com/images/albums/6/thumbs/400/IMG_7138_01_2ab.jpg

Natural lighting, F/5.6, SS 1/100, ISO 400
http://alisongreenwoodphotography.com/images/albums/6/thumbs/400/IMG_7255_01_bw_ab_460x666.jpg

Overcast day, F/2.5, SS 1/1000, ISO 100
http://alisongreenwoodphotography.com/images/albums/6/thumbs/400/IMG_5933_01_colour.jpg

No rules Allison...just go for it if you have this lens...oh, looks like you already did, lol.

I love that first shot!

what if i have a 50mm 1.4 that i didn't get for christmas?

Wow!!! That portrait is GORGEOUS!!!

Thank you, Allison! That's my baby girl, Adrienne. She's gonna be 17 in February. And yes, dad's got a gun and ain't afraid to brandish it.

No rules Allison...just go for it if you have this lens...oh, looks like you already did, lol.

I love that first shot!

If I have this lens? LOL your so funny. Just look at me!!!
http://forums.photographyreview.com/showpost.php?p=163300&postcount=27

what if i have a 50mm 1.4 that i didn't get for christmas?

ummm....well that really wouldn't be a fair comparison, Dylan. Not that I wouldn't like to see images from that lens as well. Hmmm....tell you what, shoot your images at f/1.8 and above and then go ahead and post them here.

Actually, not to hijack this thread, but I have been really curious about the differences in bokeh quality between the 50mm 1.8 and 50mm 1.4...

Anyone care to indulge me in another thread? :D

I'm going to say...the 50mm 1.8 Canon Optics look pretty well, but the build quality is pretty ...crap. Plastic lens mount, who wants that? The Nikon has a metal lens mount and seems more durable.

I almost bought the 50 1.8, but I don't like primes. I got a Sigma 24-70 F2.8 instead :)

what if i have a 50mm 1.4 that i didn't get for christmas?

Same here, guess I have to get busy... :) Actually have two at the moment, Nikon AF (non-D) and AIS manual focus. I should see how they compare.

Plastic lens mount, who wants that?

umm...those of us who can't afford expensive lenses.

I'm going to say...the 50mm 1.8 Canon Optics look pretty well, but the build quality is pretty ...c**p. Plastic lens mount, who wants that? The Nikon has a metal lens mount and seems more durable.

Wouldn't cheap and nasty have been a more pleasant way to describe what you are trying to say?

umm...those of us who can't afford expensive lenses. Well said shrackman!

It's bringing me superb results. So who cares what it's made of? Like I said the plastic build doesn't bother me at all.

Taken outside on an overcast day, F/4.0, SS 1/250, ISO 100
http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//500/medium/IMG_7718-01_a_taste_of_autumn_640.jpg

Taken outside on an overcast day, F/5.6, SS 1/80, ISO 100
http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//500/medium/IMG_8419-01_500_RS.jpg

F/2.8, SS 1/400 ISO 100
http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//500/medium/IMG_4465-01_copy.jpg

F/2.8, SS 1/160, ISO 100
http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//500/medium/IMG_4467-01_i3.jpg

I don't think it'd cost much more to add a metal lens mount :)

Can I play? here you go
SS1/50th
F1.8
ISO 100 natural light
The lens is light and inexspensive, imo a must have.

Well, I got my 50mm 1.8 D in November..I love it

Rick

well my 50 1.4 is an older nikon so its metal and manual focus... unfortunantly since i'm shooting film with it, it might take a while to get pics up. but its a good lense.

Can a Canon 50mm F1.4 play - please pretty please

Roger

PS. I just took a load on film (the old FD lense) still waiting for them to come back (blasted Christmas post)

You just knew I would be here didn't you Roger? :thumbsup:

Can a Canon 50mm F1.4 play - please pretty please

Roger

PS. I just took a load on film (the old FD lense) still waiting for them to come back (blasted Christmas post)

Apparently yes you can join in. Here's what shrackman said about the 1.4...

ummm....well that really wouldn't be a fair comparison, Dylan. Not that I wouldn't like to see images from that lens as well. Hmmm....tell you what, shoot your images at f/1.8 and above and then go ahead and post them here.

Just missed that one - when they come back I'll post some.

Roger

PS my new flash has worked miracles, will post some portraits soon.

I just got my rebel xti and 50 mm 1.8 in November... Here are a few of my faves so far...
I'm loving my $100 lens!

PS my new flash has worked miracles, will post some portraits soon.

Yay!!!!

Nice to see you posting here Diane. I LOVE that snowman!!!

I don't think it'd cost much more to add a metal lens mount :)

Perhaps for some folks, dishing out another couple or few hundred bucks more is no big deal. But many of us on this forum are on a tight budget and this lens serves our purpose rather well for now. Would I rather have a metal lenses? That's like asking if I'd rather have a 5D in my hands than having to still shoot with my original Digital Rebel these past three years.

Some great shots, everyone! Keep 'em coming!

Didn't get a chance to do any shooting today, so here's another one from yesterday when we visited the Living Desert sanctuary in Palm Desert, Ca. This is a hedgehog. What a cutie!

Settings: f/2.8, 1/1000th, ISO 200, overcast day

I just got my rebel xti and 50 mm 1.8 in November... Here are a few of my faves so far...
I'm loving my $100 lens!

I really like that 2nd pic of the glasses lined up behind each other !!! :thumbsup:

I don't think he is saying that a metal mount should cost that much more ... the nikon version is a metal mount and the usa version is only 114 at B&H

all these pics are great none the less ... I have to find time to play with mine and get some from the nikon side up here .... :D

Perhaps for some folks, dishing out another couple or few hundred bucks more is no big deal. But many of us on this forum are on a tight budget and this lens serves our purpose rather well for now.
I don't recall the original EF 50/1.8 being that much more expensive than the Mk.II version of the lens. Was it?

Either way, I've never had a problem with a lens mount, metal or plastic.

A real improvement would be a version with a USM motor instead of that dreadful micro motor. It's a wonderful lens, but focusing it sounds like someone hunting for second gear in a '74 Chevy Nova.

I honestly don't mind a plastic mount. It's a small, light enough lens that I have not once worried about breaking it off. it's not exactly like it hits many door frames. I spend a bunch of money on equipment, but I'll pay for a plastic mount over a metal mount any day. on this lens I don't think it's really worth it. there's really no excuse to not have one of these lens, they can be had for less than 60 used, and it's good glass. Here's one of mine, but not at 1.8, f/5.6 I think. It's a great normal lens.

http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/2302/b70e4359copy2np4.jpg

to me it isn't that big of a deal plastic vs metal mount until you get into the bigger lens .. then it becomes an issue .. for this little thing i don't think it is really going to matter ...

I did notice the tighter fit to the body with a nikon lens over my sigma and tamron lenses ... I am here at work now, with my camera and my 50mm lens .. see if I can get anything to come out worthy enough to post ... limited time to play with it ...

I don't recall the original EF 50/1.8 being that much more expensive than the Mk.II version of the lens. Was it?

I'm not sure. Can't seem to find one brand new. I found a couple 50mm metal lenses on ebay, but those were used and ran around $160. But again, for those of us on a tight budget that $90 difference makes quite a difference.

The original EF 50/1.8 has been out of production for well over a decade. I doubt there are any new ones to be found. You would need to look up an old B&H ad to see what they both sold for new when the Mk.II was introduced for comparison.

My only worry would be friction and creation of dust.
Canon changed the body cap design to reduce dust, so I presume it's the same plastic as used on the lens mount now.

Here's a couple from today while at the Long Beach Airport. My wife took the second pic of me and my daughter. Naturally I photoshopped that one to take a few of my wrinkles out. :D

Thanks Ben for your comment. I'm really impressed with everyone's pics - keep them coming!

Perhaps for some folks, dishing out another couple or few hundred bucks more is no big deal. But many of us on this forum are on a tight budget and this lens serves our purpose rather well for now. Would I rather have a metal lenses? That's like asking if I'd rather have a 5D in my hands than having to still shoot with my original Digital Rebel these past three years.

I don't think you realize the nikon and the canon are around the same price. The nikon has a metal mount, the canon doesn't.

the canon used to have a metal mount, but from what someone posted above it seems it has not been in production for about 10 years.

I'm not saying it's a bad lens, but I'd want a metal mount just to know i'm safe.

I'm not saying it's a bad lens, but I'd want a metal mount just to know i'm safe.

Well yes, that would be preferrable. But as you can see, many do like their plastic lens despite it's...well, plasticness.

Here are a couple more photos from me. The first is my wife's Christmas present (and so that Photo John will know what a Dooney & Burke handbag looks like, hehe). The second one is, again, my daughter.

Hey Allison and the rest...you gonna help me keep this thread alive? I was also hoping to see more Nikon images posted.

Sorry for the delay in posting some pics from the Nikon 50mm 1.8 .... I got a few yesterday

#1 is a suncatcher at a friends house Aperature Priority - F/1.8 - 1/2500 - ISO 200 - no flash - hand held

#2 is cars in motion Manual mode - F/16 - 13sec - ISO 200 - no flash - tripod

#3 is the Milwaukee Art Museum - Manual mode - F/16 - 15 sec - ISO 200 - no flash - tripod

#4 is another angle of the Art Museum - Manual mode - F/16 - 25 sec - ISO 200 - no flash - tripod




http://www.quast-family.com/albums/milwaukee/suncatcher.jpg

http://www.quast-family.com/albums/milwaukee/cars.jpg

http://www.quast-family.com/albums/milwaukee/artmuseum1.jpg

http://www.quast-family.com/albums/milwaukee/artmuseum2.jpg

I was playing around with it the other night at work ... took these shots ..

shots 1 - 4 were all taken the same way just changed aperature - camera was setting on a machine - remote to take shots - aperature priority - no flash (the 4 of the chain were just resized and posted no other pp done to them)

#1 - chain @ F5.6 - 1/6 sec - ISO 200

#2 - chain @ F4 - 1/13 sec - ISO 200

#3 - chain @ F2.8 - 1/25 sec - ISO 200

#4 - chain @ F1.8 - 1/50 sec - ISO 200

I took these pics to see the DOF of the lens ... and had alot of time to spare at work that night ...

#5 - is a quarter - Aperature Priority - F/1.8 - 1/100 sec - No flash - ISO 200 - hand held (1 handed - other hand was holding a piece of paper to provide some fill lighting)

http://www.quast-family.com/albums/work/chain5_6.jpg

http://www.quast-family.com/albums/work/chain4.jpg

http://www.quast-family.com/albums/work/chain2_8.jpg

http://www.quast-family.com/albums/work/chain1_8.jpg

http://www.quast-family.com/albums/work/coin.jpg

I guess I will have some catching up to do. I ordered the 50mm 1.8 yesterday with my Christmas $$. It will be here later this week. if the thread is still alive, I'll post some pics.

Love the hedgehog!

Hey! Love those ones of the art museum! I've been meaning to make a trip over there.

Regarding the plastic vs metal....the thing is $60. If you break it, buy a new one. I spend more on a pair of shoes that I wear 1 or 2 times a year.

Here's one I took back in April.

Window light only, F/3.2, SS 1/80, ISO 400

Great photos everyone, love the portraits and night shots.

Ok, I have a few now. All at f1.8. Not a great idea.

1. Some family members- very bad focus
2. The official mirowave fudge maker trying to recall if he has purchased all the ingredients he needs.
3.Him again making certain that the mix is ready to microwave.
4. The finishing touch.

I left one out.
From the floor.

Ben, great shots of the museum! Don't care much for the border, but the shots are great. Nice work on showing the differences in aperature also.

I really like the dof of this lens, and I also like how under natural light colors are rendered much more accurately than my other lenses.

Alison, another cute shot of your daughter! You are the portrait queen. :)

mdmc, I'm trying hard to get a good shot of my dogs too. Haven't quite got the one I want yet but I'm still working on it.

Hope to see more images!

Adina thanks for the comments ... I been wanting to get up there and take some shots of it just finally got up there ... need a night without fog now and do it again ...


Ya I am not keen on the frames i used either .. just was pressed for time and put them on ... the vertical one isn't as bad as the horizontal one ...

Alison, another cute shot of your daughter! You are the portrait queen. :)


Thank you shrackman you are far too kind.
I have alot of willing subjects to help me get plenty of practise.
Now if I could only get some customers...it might help me buy that Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM IS that I'm after :thumbsup:

Here are a few more.

Taken around the golden hour. F/1.8, ISO 100, SS 1/400
http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//520/medium/246535IMG_4255-01_i_bw.jpg

I just want to show the verstaility of this lens. I know a wide angle would probably have been better for firework shots, but my 50mm 1.8, as far as I was concerned, was the best lens I had at the time.
And, thanks to the firework tips here, http://forums.photographyreview.com/showthread.php?t=22388 I thought I got some pretty good shots. So, thank you to Sebastian and all the other members who contributed to that thread.

F/14.0, SS bulb, ISO 100, handheld
http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//500/medium/IMG_7859-01.jpg

Taken on an overcast day, F/2.2, SS 1/1000, ISO 100, added some colour pop
http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//2/medium/IMG_5936-01_peta_colour2.jpg

Indoors, window light only, F/5.6, SS 1/80, ISO 400
http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//2/medium/IMG_7260-01_bw_640.jpg

I'm suprised I got anything at all here. Backlighting and action?...not the easiest of shooting conditions. I'm so pleased it turned out.

SS 1/1250, F/2.8, ISO 100, Flash with diffuser fired
http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//502/IMG_6892-01.jpg

This Lemur came out of it's enclosure and sat on a fence near us. I was so excited to get this shot.
Taken on an overcast day, F/9.0, SS 1/80, ISO 400
http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//500/medium/IMG_6145_rs.jpg

I should stop. I'm taking over this thread lol. It's just that I have sooooo many GREAT shots taken with this lens!

alison that shot with your girls on the ride is just great !!!

Hey Alison - you know I love all those shots!!! You are the one who convinced me to get this lens. I just hope one day to make you proud!!!

Saw this http://www.lenshoods.co.uk/hoods/Canon-EF-50mm-f-1.8-II.php and thought of you :D
OK, Samurai too: http://www.lenshoods.co.uk/hoods/Nikon-AF-Nikkor-50mm-f-1.4-D.php

Well a long time ago I said I'd post some photos from the 50mm F1.4 FD lens I have.

The film has been in the camera for 18 months, and probably been in the fridge for a similar amount of time. surprised anything came out. Its a Cheap Fuji ASA 200 film shot on a Canon AE1

Sent for processing to the cheapest place found and put on CD by them so quality is not great. That's all the excuses I have.

Very sunny day and no filters.

First shot at F1.8
36223

Second shot at F11/16
36224

Third shot at F1.4 1/1000 sec couldn't go any faster.
36225

Roger

Here are a couple of the first test shots I took when I got my 50mm f/1.8. I love this lens. :thumbsup:

http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//500/CRW_9939.jpg

http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//500/CRW_9957.jpg

Well a long time ago I said I'd post some photos from the 50mm F1.4 FD lens I have.

The film has been in the camera for 18 months, and probably been in the fridge for a similar amount of time. surprised anything came out. Its a Cheap Fuji ASA 200 film shot on a Canon AE1

Sent for processing to the cheapest place found and put on CD by them so quality is not great. That's all the excuses I have.

Very sunny day and no filters.

First shot at F1.8

Second shot at F11/16

Third shot at F1.4 1/1000 sec couldn't go any faster.

Roger

I love the dof on that lens, but I think your film has left a rather reddish cast on the images. Still, not too shabby I say. Perhaps you can shoot a roll of 24 exp. slide film. I'm betting you'll get some great images that way.

Here are a couple of the first test shots I took when I got my 50mm f/1.8. I love this lens. :thumbsup:

Nice! I almost didn't see that butterfly in the flower, but a second look caught it. I like the sign too, but what does it say? All I can read is "PENDAR...."

Nice! I almost didn't see that butterfly in the flower, but a second look caught it. I like the sign too, but what does it say? All I can read is "PENDAR...."

Thanks Ray. I never noticed that bug on that flower before, thanks for pointing it out!!! After blowing up the original, I can see it much better, but I can't identify it...

The sign is actually the back rest on an old wooden bench. It says PENDARVIS. Pendarvis is a Wisconsin State Historical site (http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/pendarvis/) located a few blocks from where I live.

Okay, this is just for fun...NOT a real war. Don't go crazy on me. I'd just like to see some new pictures from everyone (yes, including you Nikonians) who received a 50mm f/1.8 lens for Christmas this year. I'll start out with a couple of snaps taken at Ruby's Diner this afternoon and will probably add more later as others contribute. I probably could have composed these a little better, but I'm still in the experimental stage with this lens. :)

Oh, settings were as follows:

#1 - f/1.8, 1/60th, +1/3 EV, ISO 400
#2 - f/1.8, 1/100th, ISO 400

Both photos utilized natural light and slight adjustments in PS.

That portrait is gorgeous indeed! I need to pick one of these 50mm lens.

Dave

I love the dof on that lens, but I think your film has left a rather reddish cast on the images. Still, not too shabby I say. Perhaps you can shoot a roll of 24 exp. slide film. I'm betting you'll get some great images that way.

I think its age of the film and not a good quality film either - from memory it was given to me for free after processing another film.

I have one more film which I just put in the camera and then I'll get some decent stuff to shoot with.

Roger

I think its age of the film and not a good quality film either - from memory it was given to me for free after processing another film.

I have one more film which I just put in the camera and then I'll get some decent stuff to shoot with.

Roger

I would agree. 18 months in the camera is a long time, especially for cheap film, LOL. I'm beginning to worry about a roll of Kodak Elite 100 slide film I've had in my Canonet for the past two months. It's seen some heat and some cold. Since I have a 40mm f/1.7 lens on the Canonet, I think I'll finish shooting the rest of the roll at f/1.8 and above just to see how it comes out and compares to my 50mm even though they're different focal lengths.

Thanks Ray. I never noticed that bug on that flower before, thanks for pointing it out!!! After blowing up the original, I can see it much better, but I can't identify it...

lol, glad to have helped! I'm not that good at identifying butterflies either. Kinda hard to tell anyway with the photo the size that it is.

The sign is actually the back rest on an old wooden bench. It says PENDARVIS. Pendarvis is a Wisconsin State Historical site (http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/pendarvis/) located a few blocks from where I live.

Very cool! Learn something new every day!

That portrait is gorgeous indeed! I need to pick one of these 50mm lens.

Dave

Thank you, Dave! Yes, for the price you can't beat this little piece of equipment. Now I don't know what I'd do without this lens. :p

Here's one I took yesterday. Just in my lounge, so no set up. My cream wall behind my oldest daughter, Samantha.
P mode, ISO 400, f/5.6, SS 1/60, bounced flash

http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//2/IMG_9192-01_3_colour_640.jpg

nice thread..
Untouched with a Nikon D70 and a manual NIKKOR 50mm AI @ A.1.4 - 200iso
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c41/EastCoastHucker/DSC_0353-1.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c41/EastCoastHucker/DSC_0386-1.jpg
untouched with a 35mm Nikon N2000 and same NIKKOR 50mm @ 1.4 - 400iso (CVS development [sorry])
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c41/EastCoastHucker/24_20A.jpg

So I finally got around to buying one of these plastic do-hickies two nights ago. The first one is my test shot with a "known subject" that I took right after I got back from the store (ahem, please excuse the weird comp and lighting).

The second one from this morning.

So I finally got around to buying one of these plastic do-hickies two nights ago.

It's about time!!! Awesome lens isn't it Loupey?! LOL
Great shots by the way.

Still LOVIN' mine :thumbsup:

http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//500/IMG_3755-01_bw.jpg

http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//500/IMG_9225-01.jpg

Here's another I took today.

Window light only. Manual Mode. f/3.2, SS 1/60, ISO 400

My contribution. This was taken at a recent wedding I did. The cake, a white choc mud cake was taken at 1.8, 1/60th, 400ISO

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/129/340511055_74d64cab4e.jpg


This was the offerings to the bride. They are dangly things that guests give her to hang around her arm after the ceremony for luck. Beatiful arent they?

ISO 200, 1.8, 1/250th
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/145/340432081_14b5930f31.jpg

Ok couldnt resist... I have more :D

Taken at 200ISO, 1.8, and ?? I think was 1/125th but cant remember.
http://www.nikonians-images.com/galleries/data/500/2606600-50.jpg


This one was taken too long ago and I cant remember details

http://www.nikonians-images.com/galleries/data/5361/2606600-0465change-med.jpg

I have so many, I'd better stop here lol

NOone representing the KM 50 1.7 yet? KM doesn't make a 1.8. Here's one at 2.8, just testing my lights.

Love this thread...just shows you don't need 4 figure lenses to take nice shots. I've had my Canon Lens EF 50mm 1:1.8 II for years and it has served me well. I convinced two photog newbies last year into buying one and they enjoy it.

This shot was taken yesterday at San Pedro (as is w/o PS adjustments):

Camera Model Name: Canon EOS 30D
Shooting Date/Time: 1/13/2007 17:03:19
Tv(Shutter Speed): 1/500Sec.
Av(Aperture Value): F6.3
Metering Modes: Evaluative metering
ISO Speed: 100
Lens: EF50mm f/1.8
Focal Length: 50.0 mm

alison that shot with your girls on the ride is just great !!!

Sorry, a bit late getting back to you on this one.
Thank you very much. I'm so happy that shot turned out. Really wierd to be honest because I never got one clear shot of my 7 year old on a slow carousel!!! lmao

Here's another from me...

Window light only, ISO 400, f/3.2, SS 1/60

A couple from last night. These are some of the outdoor cats that live in the basement.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c121/smassey13/TheCats.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c121/smassey13/mouse.jpg

Window light only
Manual Mode, ISO 200, f/3.2, SS 1/100
http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//2/IMG_9340-01_ab_bw.jpg

another minolta lens, and I think the 1st picture that I post...

This is with a D70 and a NIKON 50mm AI @1.4 << Im cheating a bit here..:p
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c41/EastCoastHucker/DSC_0630-1.jpg

I got mine two weeks ago. It's sharpest at f/2.8 but very acceptable throughout. Plastic lens mount is ok for anyone but a daily user. MF ring is a bit of a joke. Very light, helps reduce camera shake. Probably the sharpest lens for the money for a Canon anyway.:thumbsup:

Plastic lens mount is ok for anyone but a daily user.

LOL I use mine EVERY day and wouldn't be without it. It very rarely leaves my camera.
It's an awesome portrait lens. :D

Here's another I took today.

Window light only. ISO 400, f/3.5, SS 1/25, hand held
http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//500/IMG_9426-01_bw.jpg

I have one now for my F80 :D:D:D

Just need to get photos, this weekend I'll bring it along.

Window light only
Manual mode, ISO 400, f/3.5, SS 1/25

http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//2/IMG_9427-01_colour_natural.jpg

This is with a D70 and a NIKON 50mm AI @1.4 << Im cheating a bit here..:p
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c41/EastCoastHucker/DSC_0630-1.jpg


I would really like this shot alot if that little pan wasn't in the middle ... maybe try it again and put the pans in order little to big ??

Ok, I've finally got a couple that are halfway decent. Most of the midwest has had ice and snow, we were no exception. Both were taken with a 20D and 50mm f/1.8 mkI. Noisy but super sharp.

From the tree in my front yard (iso 100, 1/250, f/4.5):
http://troybates.com/Scenic/2007_Jan/img_7780_std.jpg

And part of the chain link fence surrounding my back yard (iso 100, 1/200, f/4):
http://troybates.com/pr_temp/img_8034_std.jpg

Wow Alison,

Her eyes really "pop" in this shot. They look good in the color shot also but they really stand out in this one. Did you do any editing to acheive that or is that just the way this shot is naturally?

Of this one and the color shot, I really like this one. Which suprises me because I'm not a fan of B&W normally.

Those are two great portraits, Alison!!

In the beauty magazine business did you know that they enlarge the eyes so as to give a fuller effect on the face? It's just a simple matter of selecting the eyes, copying and then pasting over the original layer and enlarging the eyes a little. And they do a lot more stuff than this, too.

So next time you pick up one of those magazines, just keep in mind that those gorgeous women on the cover and inside are all just an illusion, lol.

Wow Alison,

Her eyes really "pop" in this shot. They look good in the color shot also but they really stand out in this one. Did you do any editing to acheive that or is that just the way this shot is naturally?

Of this one and the color shot, I really like this one. Which suprises me because I'm not a fan of B&W normally.

Thank you so much I_Fly and shrackman.

I have been lessening my effects these days.
On the B&W I gave it an airbush but I think I turned the opacity of the layer down to about 70% (maybe less, I don't remember) making it a little more real looking. And I gave the Iris' a little smart sharpen. This is my daughters favourite of the two also.

On the colour version a little smart sharpen to the Iris', got rid of a few spots, and did some colour adjustments. No airbrush filter on this one.

Those are two great portraits, Alison!!

In the beauty magazine business did you know that they enlarge the eyes so as to give a fuller effect on the face? It's just a simple matter of selecting the eyes, copying and then pasting over the original layer and enlarging the eyes a little. And they do a lot more stuff than this, too.

So next time you pick up one of those magazines, just keep in mind that those gorgeous women on the cover and inside are all just an illusion, lol.

Oh yeah I know.

I was giggling at a Till in the Supermarket the other day because I was looking at the cover of a magazine and the woman on it was perfect.
I was thinking to myself, "I can do that!"
I also thought it was a shame because it gives young girls the wrong impression. They believe that these models look like this for real. They have no knowledge that these photographs are digitally enhanced!

Luckily for me, my daughters watch America's/Britain's Next Top Model and they see the enhancements that are done on the images.
They also have a Mum that can get rid of spots and smooth their skin on the computer. So my daughters are well aware that they are just as beautiful as the models on the TV and in magazines :thumbsup:

And you know what? My daughters eyes are truly that big and she hates them!

i haven't been on here in a while, but figured I'll throw a few into the pool. I bought the 50mm f/1.8 last January on a whim for like $75 on ebay. I havne't used it in a few months, but after viewing this thread, I'm going out with it tomorow :)

These are two shots that I took of my little sister last February. Kodak C-41 Pro B&W 400.

Ironically enough, I don't think I've ever used this lens with color film!

You people are very very very annoying you know that???????

Now i got to go and get myself one of those lense...geez....as if i got nothin better to do....

I should take some time off from this forum......i keep getting more and more excited to take pictures....pfffffffff :D

This seems like a pretty good deal to me.... I sure hope they got it here....otherwise i might blow a fuse! :mad:

I hope i'll be able to get it and post in time before this thread :mad2:

Marc

EDIT: "here" refers to Dubai, UAE....i've never seen a more consumer oriented place in the world (not that i've travelled much :D)...

You people are very very very annoying you know that???????

Now i got to go and get myself one of those lense...geez....as if i got nothin better to do....

I should take some time off from this forum......i keep getting more and more excited to take pictures....pfffffffff :D

This seems like a pretty good deal to me.... I sure hope they got it here....otherwise i might blow a fuse! :mad:

I hope i'll be able to get it and post in time before this thread :mad2:

Marc

EDIT: "here" refers to Dubai, UAE....i've never seen a more consumer oriented place in the world (not that i've travelled much :D)...
Heck I'm thinking of buying one fast lens for my Leotax (Leica Clone) and take soom more pictures with it, now only if they will make a digital back for it ;-)

I just wanted to say that this thread has inspired me to get off my ass and pick up a 50mm for my Canon. I still my Nikon one sitting in a drawer but I never had picked up one for my Canon rig (why I don't know). Should be here in a day or two!

One of my first shots after mating my 50mm f1.8 to my newly purchased Canon 30D.

Awwww....I've been gone for a while and came back to see how everyone is and tell you about my new lens...a 50mm f/1.8 II and look at the thread I found! LOL Guess I made a good choice, eh? I'm fixin to start shooting for my son's Senior Pictures so it is well timed!!! So, what's new???

YEAH you made a good choice!!!
I shot another ID pic a couple of days ago, but this time for my 17 year old.

Used my 430EX speedlite, diffused with my omni bounce diffuser. Bounced off the ceiling and put my hand in front of the flash to stop a harsh shadow under her chin. Worked a treat :thumbsup:

Set to P mode, ISO 400, f/5.0, SS 1/60

I figured I'd better contribute to this thread once again....

Here's one from today. She's a florist who just joined our chamber, and this photo will be going in our newsletter on the new member's page.

50mm, f/1.8, 1/125th

Took a pic of my baby girl today.

Diffused and bounced 430EX flash
Manual mode
ISO 400
SS 1/125
f/5.6

http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//2/IMG_9769.jpg

You should have seen how I got her to look at me and smile like this lol.
I hand-held my cam and had a paddy. Wesley also thought it was hilarious LOL
(as you can plainly see)

http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//500/IMG_9764.jpg

Just got my lense a couple weeks ago after reading this thread. I only have a so-so picture to add but the little I've been doing has been revealing one great quality lense. Why can't all lenses in the cheaper realm be this good :)? Anyway, shot 5.6 at 1/250 (I think). Slightly underexposed on purpose and then lightened up just a smidge.

Nikon Nikkor AF-D 50mm f/1.8
Nikon D70s
ISO 1600
P Mode
No Flash
Desaturated in Photoshop CS2

http://alcsnet.com/photos/bw/DSC_0052.jpg

http://alcsnet.com/photos/bw/DSC_0055.jpg

http://alcsnet.com/photos/bw/DSC_0056.jpg

http://alcsnet.com/photos/bw/DSC_0057.jpg

Great shots Axle. I like the b/w conversion & graininess of the 1600 ISO. Almost a little too grainy. I am bettin' these were taken in your church building (offering plate gave it away for sure, lol).

Lovely shots as usual Alison!

Umm...forgive my British ignorance but what's a paddy?

Sorry. Stamping my feet and pretending to cry like a kid who can't get their own way. :D

And I wish my kids wouldn't do this to me...just when I think I have my favourite shot they give me another one :mad2:
My walls just aren't big enough!!!

Danielle, modelling her new glasses for me :thumbsup:

http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//2/IMG_9796_700.jpg

Great shots Axle. I like the b/w conversion & graininess of the 1600 ISO. Almost a little too grainy. I am bettin' these were taken in your church building (offering plate gave it away for sure, lol).

Yes they were taken inside a church. And Thanks.

As for the grain, I tried to reduce it as much as I could with the Kodak GEM Pro filter without loosing the existing detail.

Sorry. Stamping my feet and pretending to cry like a kid who can't get their own way. :D

Ahhhh, that's a PADDY! LOL

Here in the states we call that throwing a tantrum. :-)

You just know when you see a post by me that you are going to see portraits don't ya? LOL

Have I told you lately how much I LOVE my 50mm. Told you I use it every day :thumbsup:

A couple of shots of my 15 year old daughter.

Bounced 430EX speedlite
Manual Mode, ISO 800, SS 1/80, f/4.5


http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//2/IMG_9804-01_bw_with_grain_750.jpg

Bounced 430EX speedlite
P mode, ISO 400, SS 1/60, f/5.0

http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//2/IMG_9810-01_lovin_my_mp3_750.jpg

Gotta keep this thread going....

So it's tea time for me tonight...Ambiance Jasper & Orange, sprinkled with sugar and honey. Yummmmmm.

One main light with umbrella pointed 45º down.

okay...I've been meaning to post on here....

posted these in the self portrait thread as well....

ps...I'm Canon.....

OK I know I piped up very early in this thread but I just want to say that this has been one of the best thread in a long time. Why?? Because the images have been incredible. You guys have posted some terrific photos. These 50mm lenses are great. Nice going guys.

Why I don't have one I am having a lot of trouble figuring out.

Two more. ISO 1600, Nikon D70s

http://alcsnet.com/luyckx_tk/photos/galleries/winter2007/DSC_0045.jpg

http://alcsnet.com/luyckx_tk/photos/galleries/winter2007/DSC_0292.jpg

FINALLY got it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I dont care if they are considered artistic or not....just had to post.....

Will of course add some better prepared photos later on! :D

Marc
http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//500/50mm-01.jpg
http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//500/50mm-02.jpg

So I'm getting kinda bored at our Chamber function tonight (Installation dinner & grand opening of our new office) waiting for the next change in agenda and decided to snap a few in between official shots. (btw, had the most horrid lighting under this big tent we set up for dinner...sigh)

I looked around and saw this wine bottle sitting on a table (no, I do not drink...haven't for 20 years) and said, hey, photo op! Would be perfect for the 50mm thread. So here's another one.

Marcus, great shots!!! And, I see you're a fellow Mac user. (Or am I deceived by your keyboard?) Macs rule!

No Ray, you're right :D:D:D Macs rule....big time... and thanks about the pics!

Marc

Well I got out again yesterday and got this 11 shot pano ... handheld :thumbsup:

wasn't sure how it was going to turn out but it came out better than i expected

http://home.comcast.net/~rwwells/JadonLandryWells/JLW_Web-25.jpg

I LOVE this lens!!

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/axle81401/411373669/" title="Photo Sharing"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/152/411373669_6d8c2c61f2.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Grin" /></a>

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My cheap little 50mm strikes again!
We went to the beach yesterday and my 50mm managed to get all kinds of shots for me. From portrait to action :thumbsup:

ISO 100, f/2.2, SS 1/500, flash not fired
http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//500/IMG_0482-01.jpg


ISO 100, f/6.3, SS 1/320, flash not fired
http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//500/IMG_0522-02.jpg


ISO 100, f/8.0, SS 1/200, flash fired
http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//500/IMG_0501-01.jpg


Manual mode, ISO 100, f/5.0, SS 1/500, flash not fired
http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//500/IMG_0496-01.jpg


Manual Mode, ISO 100, f/11.0, SS 1/200, flash fired
http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//500/IMG_0506-01.jpg

Here's one I got today :thumbsup:

Window light, ISO 400, f/3.2, SS 1/125, flash not fired

http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//500/IMG_0543-01.jpg

I finally got my Canon 50mm 1.8 lens. Haven't had much of a chance to take many pictures with it yet, but here's one I liked.

Nice. The Black Lion was always my favorite :D

Took this tonight. Had to PS the background a little. Didn't get it perfect but still learning PS and wouldn't of had to use PS at all if I would of thought to shut the cabinet door. Good lesson learned though to look past the subject to see what’s lurking there. Alison if you’re listening. I am really starting to like this lens.

Took this at the mall along with a few others. It took some getting use to not being able to zoom.

Another one of my baby girl but this time I bounced my flash.

http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//500/IMG_0763_blowing_kisses.jpg

Do you get the impression I am taking over this thread? LOL

Canon EOS 350D, Manual Mode, ISO 100, F/3.5, SS 1/160

http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//500/IMG_0724-01_bw.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b121/yankfan/Kalamazoo/KVMRailings.jpg

Camera model: NIKON D70
Date/Time: 2007:03:24 11:21:12
Resolution: 602 x 400
Flash used: No
Focal length: 50.0mm (35mm equivalent: 75mm)
Exposure time: 0.0031 s (1/320)
Aperture: f/3.2
Whitebalance: Manual
Light Source: Fine weather
Metering Mode: matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)

I got my Pentax M SMC 50mm 1.7 lens today from ebay.

The lens is sharp
http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//500/medium/dragonfly-crop.jpg


The DOF is tight
http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//500/medium/oak_bark1.jpg

And the bokeh is creamy
http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//500/medium/oak_blooms.jpg

I'm pretty happy and it makes me work the camera controls! :)

Taking advantage of the late afternoon, golden sunlight. This is my baby girl. Well, not so much a baby anymore. She just turned 17 last month. It seems like only yesterday I was taking her to the parks and playgrounds. :( Where does the time go?

My baby girl....

Fun in the fog!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/195/443999600_aff5458ad1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/axle81401/443999600/)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/246/444005541_090acc4067.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/axle81401/444005541/)

Still playing with my 50mm manual prime. I usually waste a shot before I figure out what setting I fat fingered.

http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//500/medium/imgp7602.jpg

Well I figure it's about time I chimed in on this. My lens is a Pentax SMC f2.0. It's not a 1.8, but its the best I have. I used mine on my Olympus E-500 via an adapter ring. On the average DSLR the 50mm works out to 75-80mm, however, due to the 2x efective crop of 35mm lenses on my E-500 it works out to aprox. 100mm. I hope this is ok.

Anyway here they are:

f2.8, 1/80. Window light.

f16, 1/4000. Natural light.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a183/almoagain/E-500/Still%20Lifes/_4042255.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a183/almoagain/Misc/George/_4042262.jpg

I used this lens pretty much exclusively at the Jars of Clay concert last night and came off with some impressive shots.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/154/446157180_080b527edb.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/axle81401/446157180/)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/197/446159068_37af56ef5c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/axle81401/446159068/)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/175/446166649_a1bd0b889a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/axle81401/446166649/)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/254/446166407_046aab550b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/axle81401/446166407/)

You can see them all here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/axle81401/sets/72157594392772147/

Those are nice Axle! I love Jars Of Clay, but 3rd Day is my fav.

I've been staring down this thread for a while and finally decided to post some of my 50mm shots from a jaunt around Lincoln over the winter. It also reminds me that I need to keep that little bugger on my camera more often! :)

Windmill on the farm
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/almighty_tuna/windmill.jpg

Powerlines in downtown Lincoln
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/almighty_tuna/powerlines.jpg

Getting eye level with pipes feeding a fountain.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/almighty_tuna/pipes.jpg

The Nebraska capitol building. While the photo may suggest otherwise, visitors are quite welcome. However, the construction company completing renovations on the building does not want you to steal their equipment.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/almighty_tuna/NEcapitol.jpg

I have a senior in high school and my wife wanted me to take a couple of shots in his cap and gown so she could print them off on paper and wrap them around candy bars to give out. So I took a bunch of pictures all over the house using different backdrops and lighting going through the various poses. He caught me by surprise with this one. It is unfortunate that I didn’t’ get both his hands in the frame but this is the one that will probably make the cover of the candy bar.

I used this lens pretty much exclusively at the Jars of Clay concert last night and came off with some impressive shots.

Great concert shots. I am finding the 50mm f/1.8 lens to be a great lowlight lens. I got to see these guys and Third Day while working as Stage Security chaperoning a church youth group. Still got the T-Shirt that says STAGE SECURITY. Thanks for bringing back a memory or two.

Here's the reason I got the old Pentax lens.

http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//500/medium/test7.jpg

I think the focus is still a little off in my right eye, but self portraits can be frustrating that way.

I think the focus is still a little off in my right eye, but self portraits can be frustrating that way.

I think you did a great job. Great lighting and the focus is actually very good.
I am still yet to get a half decent SP.

Until then here's a pic of my little pink cutie :D

I used this lens pretty much exclusively at the Jars of Clay concert last night and came off with some impressive shots.

Wow. Didn't know those guys were still around.

These are great shots, Axle, especially the last one.

I love doing concert photography.

Picture of Grandson taken at Easter in natural light coming from windows behind me. You can see them relfected in his eyes. Mom and dad are having this on framed.

Picture of Grandson taken at Easter in natural light coming from windows behind me. You can see them relfected in his eyes. Mom and dad are having this on framed.
Awww that's gorgeous MW.
May I suggest something before you send it to print please?
His face looks a little grey.
Try a little auto contrast. It will lift the highlights on his face :thumbsup:

Thanks Alison I'll give that a try. I appreciate the tip. Wow just a little tweaking on the contrast as you suggested made a big improvement. :thumbsup: Feel free to chime in anytime. I printed this as a 5x7 with a B&W Mat and it looks great framed. I plan on giving it to my son and his wife. And yes I printed one for myself. :D btw it was your post that convinced me to by the 50mm lens. No regrets there. Thanks Again.

Thanks Alison I'll give that a try. I appreciate the tip. Wow just a little tweaking on the contrast as you suggested made a big improvement. :thumbsup: Feel free to chime in anytime. I printed this as a 5x7 with a B&W Mat and it looks great framed. I plan on giving it to my son and his wife. And yes I printed one for myself. :D btw it was your post that convinced me to by the 50mm lens. No regrets there. Thanks Again.

ALWAYS a pleasure to help .
And, it's nice to know you are enjoying your lens :)


I took this shot of my beautiful Becky 2 days ago. Didn't do anything with it until today!!! How could I?! :eek:

Here's the info:
Window light only, handheld, ISO 400, f/3.2, SS 1/30

Another great photo Alison. And hand-Held to boot.!

yeah, we are already saving for braces....she had an extra baby tooth, and it pushed everything over. But I love her expressions, and the smile makes me love them more. This was her fancy dress for formal night on the cruise.

My first DSLR which I received today, an EOS 400D with a 50/1.8 lens. Best camera I ever used before this one was a D600 camera phone. :p

A little late... I have a 1.4, but shot at f2 for this one.

This is torture! All the US version Nikon 1.8D's are STILL sold out everywhere I check :( Anyone have any leads on where they might be in stock???

Looks like KEH (http://www.keh.com/OnLineStore/ProductDetail.aspx?groupsku=NA06999053480M&brandcategoryname=35MM&Mode=&item=20&ActivateTOC2=&ID=23&BC=NA&BCC=1&CC=6&CCC=2&BCL=&GBC=&GCC=) has it.

It usually says if they don't have it but you may want to call to be sure.

This is torture! All the US version Nikon 1.8D's are STILL sold out everywhere I check :( Anyone have any leads on where they might be in stock???

I just got my Canon 50mm 1.8 from J&R through amazon. The Nikon lens is $109 brand new from them.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00005LEN4/ref=dp_olp_2/104-0268431-2304711?ie=UTF8&qid=1178386560&sr=8-1

Thanks guys. The problem I was finding is the people who had them in stock were all the imported version and not the US version. Figured if I was going to buy new I might as well get the 5 year warranty as opposed to the 1 year or am I just being anal? :o I emailed both of those vendors to see which version they have. Thanks again guys :)

I just have to share this photograph of my Son. I took it today and I am sooooo happy with it.
He looks so grown up here!

Info:
Manual mode
ISO 100
F/2.8
SS 1/1000

Thanks guys. The problem I was finding is the people who had them in stock were all the imported version and not the US version. Figured if I was going to buy new I might as well get the 5 year warranty as opposed to the 1 year or am I just being anal? :o I emailed both of those vendors to see which version they have. Thanks again guys :)

I don't think it's a big deal, personally. I bought my 50 used so there was no warranty with it - but then it's a prime lens with no VR or anything. I'm not a photojournalist beating the crap out of it every day either. Really, I don't use it that often but it's nice to have. I figure that if it's good out of the box, then it's going to be fine. I probably would have bought a non-US if I couldn't find a used one, and I think used is a bigger gamble. Now a 70-200 f2.8 VR lens, that's another story...

I must say that this is a very good lens for the price. As of right now it's the only one I have, but I'm buying more soon. I'm really happy with how most of my pictures have come out.


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I just have to share this photograph of my Son. I took it today and I am sooooo happy with it.
He looks so grown up here!

Info:
Manual mode
ISO 100
F/2.8
SS 1/1000
Might I ask, What exactly do you do to make the edges dark like that? I've always wondered how people do it. Is it a photoedit or something to do with the camera/lens?

time to bring this back to the top ....

all with the 50mm and some with tubes ... :thumbsup:
these are also posted in the n&w section

The mother-in-law asked me to come out and take some shots of her flowers ... her big thing is Irises (bearded Irises) so we made it out there yesterday and it rained the whole trip out there then cleared for pictures :D with the 50mm and tubes in tow ... here is what I got ...

#1 not sure what it is (she told me but I didn't much care :p ) 50mm with all 3 tubes - handheld - focus is off a bit due to the little wind - seemed like it was swaying 3 feet each way with the tubes

#2 the whole plant of #1 - to show the magnification

#3 once again not sure - hand held - 50 mm w/ 3 tubes

#4 the whole plant of #3 - to show magnification

#5 I believe she called these firecracker roses ... they will be in bloom next week when we return from vegas ... will get more shots then

#6 not sure again on the flower .. i think this was just the 50mm ... barely anything done to this one ... pretty much straight out of the camera ... colors just burst on this shot

#7 - #9 her Irises - #7 is just starting to open - 8 & 9 are almost completely open ... once again next weekend they should all be in bloom ...



http://www.quast-family.com/albums/5-20-07/DSC_3860.jpg

http://www.quast-family.com/albums/5-20-07/DSC_3887.jpg

http://www.quast-family.com/albums/5-20-07/DSC_3865.jpg

http://www.quast-family.com/albums/5-20-07/DSC_3886.jpg

http://www.quast-family.com/albums/5-20-07/DSC_3862.jpg

http://www.quast-family.com/albums/5-20-07/DSC_3876.jpg

http://www.quast-family.com/albums/5-20-07/DSC_3821.jpg

http://www.quast-family.com/albums/5-20-07/DSC_3829.jpg

http://www.quast-family.com/albums/5-20-07/DSC_3841.jpg

here are some from work ... once again 50mm with tubes ...

some of the parts we make


http://www.quast-family.com/albums/5-17-07/DSC_3784.jpg

http://www.quast-family.com/albums/5-17-07/DSC_3796.jpg

http://www.quast-family.com/albums/5-17-07/DSC_3800.jpg

http://www.quast-family.com/albums/5-17-07/DSC_3807.jpg

http://www.quast-family.com/albums/5-17-07/DSC_3815.jpg

This was taken at my son's band concert. This is in an auditorium with just stage lighting. This is the first time that any picture I have taken at his concerts came out fairly clear and not tinted orange. Custom WB made a big difference there. This was with no flash.

These were shot with the 50mm/1.4 at NYC Orchid show a while back - no flash. Some are a bit soft.

Liz

Aperture 3.2

http://mariaimage.smugmug.com/photos/19884077-M.jpg

Av 2.8

http://mariaimage.smugmug.com/photos/19884081-M.jpg

Av 3.2

http://mariaimage.smugmug.com/photos/19910287-M.jpg

Av 3.2

http://mariaimage.smugmug.com/photos/19884092-M.jpg

A few portraits shot today up in Oak Glen at f/2.8, no flash. Both kids are grandchildren (cousins to each other) of one of our church members.

I shot these with Sensia slide film on my Canonet too, but I'll have to wait for these.

I found tihs woodend bridge while walking around the Indian Lake State Park. I think the 50mm f/1.8 lens captured it well.This was taken at f/5.6 and 1/250.

I love that first pic of the little girl sitting on the box shrackman.

MonkeyWrench - great find and great image of that bridge.

How could I forget to post these in here?!
Wesley's 3rd birthday and Trinity's 2nd birthday both back in May, within 2 days of each other.
And you know what? Trinity was the only one who managed to blow her own candles out lol.

Woo-hoo! My nikor 50mm f/1.8 came today. Haven't the time to look for something good so here's my first shot with it just to test it out. I see it hasn't stopped my hands from shaking..

Frog, Try bumping the ISO to 500, shoot at 1/200.That will help. I know.I shake too...

Rick

Thanks Rick. I'm still stuck in my old film days and hate putting iso up unless I think I absolutely have to.
This one's a bit better but didn't get the dof I wanted. I did get a pretty good window light portrait of my wife but she doesn't like me posting pics of her.

I hope I'm not breaking any forum rules by reviving this old thread, but I'm in the market for a camera and my research led me to this thread. I had to register to view the pics, and I was totally blown away by the quality of photography in this thread. I too am a fan of portraits, and there were some really beautiful shots posted.

I'm leaning towards a Canon Eos Xti 400D, but after reading this thread I have decided to purchase only the body so I can buy the 50mm 1.8 MKII lense.

Thanks for having me in this forum, and for posting all your great pics. I look forward to learning how to take such great photos.

Francisco

Francisco,

Welcome to the forum.

No, it's not against any rules to revive old threads. I purchase my XTi about six months ago, I got the kit with the 18-55 lens and also purchase the 50mm. All you have to do is practice and learn from what you shoot.

Give us some back ground on you. Is this your first digital? Do you own a P&S? What are you planning on shooting with your new XTi?

Have fun and post some pictures when you get your new camera. Also ask as many questions that you can, a really great place and people to help you out.

James

Hello, and thank you for the kind welcome.

Yes this will be my first digital camera. I do own a point and shoot, a Kodac Easy Share 7525.

My interests as far as subjects are varied. Mostly portrait, but I also do some wood working that I would like to photograph, as well was gardening. I also play around with a guitar from time to time, and have recently discovered flamenco guitar which I have fallen in love with. So, in that arena, I will sometimes photograph anything from guitars to dancers both at live shows or practice. I also dabble in electronics, and take some macro shots of the pieces I'm working on. Why I have waited so long to upgrade my camera is a mystery to me.

Right out of highschool (which seems so long ago) I worked for a photography company that specialized in school photos and team sports, but that is where I learned a little about how to frame a shot as well as a few basics about lighting. The company supplied us with a Nikon N90, which took incredible shots.

I'm looking forward to getting back into photography, and think the Canon Xti will be a good place to start as far as the camera is concerned.

Welcome from me, too, friel. I've learned so much since joining these forums and there is so much variety here. I'm glad you revived the old thread as it needs some fresh shots.

its gonna get some new shots as soon as i get home from work:) im addicted to my nifty fifty<3

I hope I'm not breaking any forum rules by reviving this old thread, but I'm in the market for a camera and my research led me to this thread. I had to register to view the pics, and I was totally blown away by the quality of photography in this thread. I too am a fan of portraits, and there were some really beautiful shots posted.

I'm leaning towards a Canon Eos Xti 400D, but after reading this thread I have decided to purchase only the body so I can buy the 50mm 1.8 MKII lense.

Thanks for having me in this forum, and for posting all your great pics. I look forward to learning how to take such great photos.

Francisco


Welcome to the forum! I own the XTi and LOVE it! I also have experience with the 50mm/f1.8 - and as you can see, it's a favorite around here. It's one of Canon's best - if not the best - less expensive lenses. Great in low light too.

When you get your camera, be sure to add your shots to this thread - or one of the other 50mm threads.....there are a few.

Liz

Okay, this is just for fun...NOT a real war. Don't go crazy on me. I'd just like to see some new pictures from everyone (yes, including you Nikonians) who received a 50mm f/1.8 lens for Christmas this year. I'll start out with a couple of snaps taken at Ruby's Diner this afternoon and will probably add more later as others contribute. I probably could have composed these a little better, but I'm still in the experimental stage with this lens. :)

Oh, settings were as follows:

#1 - f/1.8, 1/60th, +1/3 EV, ISO 400
#2 - f/1.8, 1/100th, ISO 400

Both photos utilized natural light and slight adjustments in PS.


Nice pictures! I suppose I can't participate. :arf:

Everyone has nice pictures!

You just have to love the Little Lens!
JB

Ooh yummy, yummy, yummy! GORGEOUS portrait of a little boy with stunning eyes!

Thank you Alison.
Jimmy B

You just have to love the Little Lens!
JB

What a handsome little boy! Just check out those beautiful eyes! You nailed it with that nice lens!

Liz

A couple from me. Having the kid has brought out the 50mm 1.8 in me.

http://scottmosherphotography.com/coppermine/albums/20080411/normal_D2A_2404.jpg

http://scottmosherphotography.com/coppermine/albums/20080411/normal_D2A_2432.jpg

Fantastic pics Jorge and Jimmy. My Xti & 50mm arrived today, and I'm going through the manual now. I can hardly wait to get started. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like I'll have time until this Sunday. But, then it will 'be on'!

this thread is full of great shots with the beloved 50mm. so I figure to post one myself. I wish mine was auto focus but hey I only paid 20 bucks for the lens. I shot one of my bird to get the detail of her wings mainly.

Two that show off my other hobby.

James

Jorge, I really like to B&W one of your son. Very happy baby..

James

Ok, read through the manual, and snapped my first pic yesterday. I'm here to learn, so any helpful suggestions would be appreciated.

f 3.2 1/100th ISO100

I thought I'd bring this thread back to life with some painted faces :D

http://alisongreenwoodphotography.com/ssp_director/albums/album-80/lg/IMG_8137.jpg

http://alisongreenwoodphotography.com/ssp_director/albums/album-80/lg/IMG_8165.jpg

A sneak attack from the Nikon camp -

Yesterday's bridal session - My buddy's (not so little anymore!) sister. And to think, a few years ago we used to let her hang around with us, now she's getting married! :D

Nikon D2h, 50mm 1.8, 1/160th @ F3.5

Mom has been home visiting from England the past couple days and she brought over my grandfather's old cameras. There were some Brownies and old folders which were all in bad shape, mostly from lens fungus but, in the middle of it all was a PRISTINE Olympus OM-1 outfit. Sat around and played with it a bit with the Zuiko 50mm f/1.4. This was my first time using a 1.4 and was surprised by the difference to a 1.8. HAd some cool bokeh. Unfortunately (or fortunately) my mom is hanging on to that one and I loaded her up with some film for the rest of her travels around the US before flying home. Anyway, here's a fart around shot of another camera I had out on the coffee table at the time.

DOH! Just realized this was 1.8 thread :o Did I mention mom brought a scotch selection over today from her travels in Scotland? :rolleyes: :blush2: :D

Just giving this great thread a little bump...
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thanks for bumping it frieal and nice shot.

Guess it's been too long for me. Here is something recent.


50mm + extention tubes.

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/johncowan001/Nature%20Themes/IMG_4533.jpg

I finally decided to get my Nikon 1.8 lens out and give it a try. I took this picture of one of my grandsons this morning and the only thing I did to it was to re size it so it could be posted. No enhancements crops or sharpening were done. I just might decide to use this a little more often, Jeff

There are some lovely shots being posted here.

I was torn between posting in here and in the cute kid thread today. Maybe I'll post one that I also posted in the cute kid thread anyway :thumbsup:


http://alisongreenwoodphotography.com/ssp_director/albums/album-80/lg/IMG_9065_550_c.jpg

http://alisongreenwoodphotography.com/ssp_director/albums/album-80/lg/IMG_9068_550_c.jpg

Alison,

I have a 50mm 1.8 and now with your inspiration, I am going to have to expand my picture taking and shoot some with it and post some....

Phil

I forget my 50mm sometimes, Jeff, but I'm sure glad I have it. Used it a bunch the other night for low light street shots. It didn't fail me, just my compositions did.

Mom has been home visiting from England the past couple days and she brought over my grandfather's old cameras. There were some Brownies and old folders which were all in bad shape, mostly from lens fungus but, in the middle of it all was a PRISTINE Olympus OM-1 outfit. Sat around and played with it a bit with the Zuiko 50mm f/1.4. This was my first time using a 1.4 and was surprised by the difference to a 1.8. HAd some cool bokeh. Unfortunately (or fortunately) my mom is hanging on to that one and I loaded her up with some film for the rest of her travels around the US before flying home. Anyway, here's a fart around shot of another camera I had out on the coffee table at the time.

Thanks for sharing all that fun you had playing with those wonderful old cameras. Maybe you could "borrow" the Olympus sometime. :thumbsup: I love the shot of the Nikon. If you take any pictures with "any" of them, be sure to post them!

I love old cameras. I had a Brownie Hawkeye as a kid. I still remember how it felt to hold that camera and push the shutter button holding my breath that the flash would work! And that huge flash with the lightbulb. I even remember how it smelled. I sure loved that thing! :cool:

Liz

Two from a recent portrait shoot.

Ooh pretty girl, lovely portraits :thumbsup:

I'm going to post a crop from one of my shots with the 50mm to show how sharp this is. Yes, I shot an F15 with a 50mm. The 300mm wasn't on my camera when the plane flew by so I had to act fast. This was at f/1.8 and 1/6400s so this is truly a testament to the sharpness of the lens that I was able to get such a sharp 100% crop. Granted, there was some minor post-processing in PS. The sky is thanks to a linear polariser (I really need to get a circular cokin because eyeballing the metering can be a real pain).
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t153/fx101/image1.jpg
Don't worry, for the 50mm purists out there, I'll post portraits eventually :p.

Waiting for the band...

Ooh pretty girl, lovely portraits :thumbsup:

I don't think you know how much that means to me coming from the portrait goddess herself! :D Thanks Alison!

I don't think you know how much that means to me coming from the portrait goddess herself! :D Thanks Alison!

:blush2: you are very welcome.

From what I have read and seen in this thread about the "nifty fifty" I became so fascinated that I decided to purchase one. I did so tonight hoping it will be here in order to get a little familiar with it as I intend to shoot my granddaughter's open house on the 17th of the month. It will be held inside at a hall and I am unsure of the lighting situation. I will have it mounted on my 30d as my primary lens. Any advice from all you big shooters as to how to shoot this event. (settings)


bluesguy

Little thread bump... One of my recent 50mm shots.