50mm f/1.8 Lens War Thread

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

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Originally Posted by EastCoastHucker

This is with a D70 and a NIKON 50mm AI @1.4 << Im cheating a bit here..:p
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c4...DSC_0630-1.jpg

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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.

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Originally Posted by I_Fly

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.

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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.

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Originally Posted by schrackman

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.

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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)...

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Originally Posted by MarcusK

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)...

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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...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...0/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...G_9796_700.jpg

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Originally Posted by schrackman

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).

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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.

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Originally Posted by Alison

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

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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..._grain_750.jpg

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

http://gallery.photographyreview.com...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/...7/DSC_0045.jpg

http://alcsnet.com/luyckx_tk/photos/...7/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...00/50mm-01.jpg
http://gallery.photographyreview.com...00/50mm-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/Jad...JLW_Web-25.jpg

I LOVE this lens!!

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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...MG_0482-01.jpg


ISO 100, f/6.3, SS 1/320, flash not fired
http://gallery.photographyreview.com...MG_0522-02.jpg


ISO 100, f/8.0, SS 1/200, flash fired
http://gallery.photographyreview.com...MG_0501-01.jpg


Manual mode, ISO 100, f/5.0, SS 1/500, flash not fired
http://gallery.photographyreview.com...MG_0496-01.jpg


Manual Mode, ISO 100, f/11.0, SS 1/200, flash fired
http://gallery.photographyreview.com...MG_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...MG_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.