50mm f/1.8 Lens War Thread

[mjs1973]

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

[schrackman]

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...."

[mjs1973]

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 located a few blocks from where I live.

[schrackman]

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 located a few blocks from where I live.

Very cool! Learn something new every day!

[DaveLC2]

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

[schrackman]

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.

[Alison]

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

[tink]

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




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

[tink]

Ok couldnt resist... I have more

Taken at 200ISO, 1.8, and ?? I think was 1/125th but cant remember.



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



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

[masdog]

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

[Alison]

Window light only
Manual Mode, ISO 200, f/3.2, SS 1/100

[pisco]

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

[EastCoastHucker]

This is with a D70 and a NIKON 50mm AI @1.4 << Im cheating a bit here..

[WsW-WYATT-EARP]

This is with a D70 and a NIKON 50mm AI @1.4 << Im cheating a bit here..

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 ??

[I_Fly]

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):


And part of the chain link fence surrounding my back yard (iso 100, 1/200, f/4):

[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.

[ladybugamanda]

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???

[Alison]

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

[schrackman]

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

[Alison]

Took a pic of my baby girl today.

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



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)

[Ridgetop]

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.

[Axle]

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

[schrackman]

Lovely shots as usual Alison!

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

[Alison]

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

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:

[schrackman]

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

Ahhhh, that's a PADDY! LOL

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