50mm Prime only challenge thread

[Nobie]

This is a thread dedicated to the must have 50mm "Nifty Fifty" prime lens. The only rule is that ALL shots posted in this thread MUST be shot with a 50mm PRIME, no exceptions.

Please state the 50mm used for each post. For example: "AF Nikkor 50mm 1:1.4"

[Saralonde]

Okay, I'll play:
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23733128@N00/1330267782/" title="Red Pepper (by saralonde)"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1072/1330267782_afacb112c5.jpg" title="Red Pepper (by saralonde)" alt="Red Pepper (by saralonde)" width="358" height="500" /></a>
Taken with Canon 50mm 1.4.

[Nobie]

http://homepage.mac.com/ryansdesigns/.Pictures/DPS/LeviHead2DPS.jpg

Nikkor AF 50mm 1.4
...I love this lens, every shot comes out great. Case in point?...I simply stopped typing, picked up my camera sitting next to me on the desk, asked one of my kids to look at me, pushed the button.

[benjamieson]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/islandlizard/2315268399/" title="Snowy by islandlizard, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2236/2315268399_499203b957.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Snowy" /></a>

Canon 50mm f/1.4.

This guy just happened to be in the arrivals lounge of the airport when I was waiting to pick up family. Asked his carer if I could take a shot of him - I think it turned out ok...

I could post endless 50mm shots - the lens pretty much lives on my camera as I love it so much.

[RussHeath]

Very nice shots, all. My 50mm has really been the go-to lens recently. It's hard to beat!

Here's what I've been working on with my 50mm f/1.8 lately:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/2320642214_e69d751442.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/russheath/2320642214/)

See the full thread here (http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?p=121083#post121083).

[jdepould]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jdepould/2320197530/" title="08Mar2008034 by jdepould, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2084/2320197530_82f52bb22f.jpg" width="297" height="500" alt="08Mar2008034" /></a>
D300/50mm f/1.8

[islandseas]

Here's my entry. My sister's cat who ran away when they moved house. It took months to find her again.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2190/2322507017_dd6d637f49.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/islandseas/2322507017/)

[islandseas]

Thanks Nicole....I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong....

[wulf]

Here is mine - my 50mm lens with ISO 200, f/4 and 2.5s shutter speed (a dim room on a murky morning). After setting up the shot, the main challenge was moving at the right speed to get a good blurring effect on myself.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wulf/2323737690/" title="Can't Sit Still by basswulf, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2291/2323737690_f1d7e08345.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Can't Sit Still" /></a>

Wulf

[Sime™]

me @ 50mm

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/visper/2314545711/" title="you in focus, or what? by gtvone, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2051/2314545711_771af39ab1.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="you in focus, or what?" /></a>

[Not Too Shabby]

here we go->

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nottooshabby/2317967689/" title="Hazzy Shade of Autumn by not too shabby, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/2317967689_235bfbda1b.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Hazzy Shade of Autumn" /></a>

Taken with Canon 50mm f/1.8, exif on flickr

[Olivier H]

:)

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/olivierh/2260280197/"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2187/2260280197_7265055de0.jpg"></a>

Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4 D

[Taallyn]

http://Taallyn.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p676141648-3.jpg

[geekgirly]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/geekgirly/2321105079/" title="Diva Los Vegas 1 (by Geekgirly)"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/2321105079_f71d460419_m.jpg" title="Diva Los Vegas 1 (by Geekgirly)" alt="Diva Los Vegas 1 (by Geekgirly)" width="240" height="193" /></a>

[Supermassive]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonyromen/2303224839/" title="Janice Salsa-14 by tonyromen, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/2303224839_c13f16e42f.jpg" width="445" height="500" alt="Janice Salsa-14" /></a>

Taken with a 50mm 1.4 on an XTi in a very dark room from pretty far away, so I cropped out all the uninteresting stuff. I really love how her body is the same shape as the "E" in the logo of the dance troupe.

[jdepould]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jdepould/1865241112/" title="04Nov2007012-BW by jdepould, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2175/1865241112_0d08ba9676.jpg" width="500" height="301" alt="04Nov2007012-BW" /></a>
D200/50mm f/1.8, SB-600 strobe

[jdepould]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tonyromen/2303224839/" title="Janice Salsa-14 by tonyromen, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/2303224839_c13f16e42f.jpg" width="445" height="500" alt="Janice Salsa-14" /></a>

Taken with a 50mm 1.4 on an XTi in a very dark room from pretty far away, so I cropped out all the uninteresting stuff. I really love how her body is the same shape as the "E" in the logo of the dance troupe.

Very cool, sexy.

[Matthew James Norman]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21389112@N05/2324675161/" title="High Key Flower by M J Norman, on Flickr" target="blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2378/2324675161_fbafd3ca63.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="High Key Flower" /></a>

Canon 50mm f/1.8

[ianmdesign]

Here are a few from my canon 1.4 50mm. Love this lens!

http://www.ianmdesign.com/photos/1-21-08_Journey_Show-146.jpg
Focal Length: 50.0mm
Exposure Time: 0.020 s (1/50)
Aperture: f/1.8
ISO equiv: 800


http://www.ianmdesign.com/photos/abstract1.jpg
Focal Length: 50.0mm
Exposure Time: 0.0004 s (1/2500)
Aperture: f/2.2
ISO equiv: 100


http://www.ianmdesign.com/photos/coals1.jpg
Focal Length: 50.0mm
Exposure Time: 0.033 s (1/30)
Aperture: f/3.5
ISO equiv: 800

http://www.ianmdesign.com/photos/chi-town08.jpg
Focal Length: 50.0mm
Exposure Time: 0.020 s (1/50)
Aperture: f/2.5
ISO equiv: 200


Thats all for now...

[inkista]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/inkista/49189771/" title="the Signature by inkista, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/31/49189771_dac546a612.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="the Signature" /></a>

XT/350D, EF 50mm f/1.8 II.

[YSV]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ysvoon/2077776534/" title="Sushi Plate by SV --&gt;, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2301/2077776534_e6b353e364.jpg" width="380" height="500" alt="Sushi Plate" /></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ysvoon/2215709449/" title="i'm feeling Emo by SV --&gt;, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2152/2215709449_9d81e168e4.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="i'm feeling Emo" /></a>

Both taken with :
D50 + 50mm/1.8

[summerbreezing]

<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/summerbreezin/DPSForumPosts/photo#5164183734030198962"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/summerbreezin/R6rdvr24aLI/AAAAAAAADL8/yGuADvek8R8/s400/a%20034.jpg" /></a>
Nikon 50mm 1.8
Taken at f2.8 at 1/8th sec & onboard flash
One of my earliest with my 50. Love the dof and soft tones of this one

[Saralonde]

This is a great thread. Now whenever anyone asks, "What lens should I get next?" I can just send them here for a look ;).

[laepelba]

I LOVE my 50!! It's my favorite lens. It's the canon 1.8. One of these days I'll save my pennies and get the 1.4. :)

http://louannsplace.com/crocus02.jpg

[Ampersand]

I love, love, love this lens.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2027/2325586832_a2541c2743.jpg

f/1.8

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2032/2324775227_4b76a38673.jpg

f/1.4

[Ampersand]

I LOVE my 50!! It's my favorite lens. It's the canon 1.8. One of these days I'll save my pennies and get the 1.4. :)

http://louannsplace.com/crocus02.jpg

That's fantastic!

[Nobie]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2032/2324775227_4b76a38673.jpg

f/1.4

What a great shot! This is the epitome of the 50mm in my opinion.

[Ampersand]

What a great shot! This is the epitome of the 50mm in my opinion.

Thanks, Nobie! I really do use this lens for so many things and it rarely fails me. More likely, I fail it. :-)

[laepelba]

That's fantastic!

Thanks! :)

[Nicole]

I'm another one of those people who love this lens. It practically lives on my camera. But it's perfect for low light. Granted, I'm sure a 1.4 would be even better for it, but the 1.8 was much more in my budget.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicolesphotos/2318489930/" title="Slide (by -Nicole-)"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2411/2318489930_ec949e9386.jpg" title="Slide (by -Nicole-)" alt="Slide (by -Nicole-)" width="333" height="500" /></a>

With the 50mm f/1.8

[Geaux]

I got my 50 mm in February. This was one of the first photos I took.


<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7461279@N08/2325339519/" title="Sketchers 50mm by geaux, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3066/2325339519_06a5b1a501.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="Sketchers 50mm" /></a>

[silentnight_913]

<img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2145/2326263344_9a1698872f.jpg">

Our dog.

Taken with Olympus E500
50mm f2.0 prime lens

This is an awesome lens. It's the first piece of glass I have picked up so far to add to the Oly 2 lens kit.

[teinee]

You guys are killing me with this thread. I want a 50mm lense, but I just spent all of my money on the new camera. So I keep talking myself out of it. Then I thought, maybe just maybe I'll let myself go and get the 1.8, but no, I really really shouldn't, plus I think if you are going to do it, get the one you really want the 1.4. No stay strong! Then I come across this thread....I feel myself getting weaker aannddd weeaakkkeerrr.
Who will win? Prudence or temptation?

[amberjane]

Hi! I am new to the board and new to my Samsung gx10 camera but this was taken with my 50mm 1.8 pentax lens on manual last week :) I am DSLR beginner so be kind !!

[Ampersand]

You guys are killing me with this thread. I want a 50mm lense, but I just spent all of my money on the new camera. So I keep talking myself out of it. Then I thought, maybe just maybe I'll let myself go and get the 1.8, but no, I really really shouldn't, plus I think if you are going to do it, get the one you really want the 1.4. No stay strong! Then I come across this thread....I feel myself getting weaker aannddd weeaakkkeerrr.
Who will win? Prudence or temptation?

Hold out for the 1.4!!!! Especially if you love bokeh.

[NathanBlack]

Sony a100 - Sony 50mm 1.4 lens

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thenathanblack/2311269791/" title="Rachel at the Caucus by Nathan Black, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3102/2311269791_e3c9453a94.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Rachel at the Caucus" /></a>

And another for good measure, same setup:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thenathanblack/2292823607/" title="Love and a 45 by Nathan Black, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2198/2292823607_c9d0573caa.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Love and a 45" /></a>

[Nicole]

Hold out for the 1.4!!!! Especially if you love bokeh.

Yeah, but I've heard from a fellow Nikon user that the f/1.8 is actually sharper in general. Not that I've been able to compare seeing as I only have the 1.8, but it's what I've heard in discussion at a Flickr meet. :p

[Ampersand]

Yeah, but I've heard from a fellow Nikon user that the f/1.8 is actually sharper in general. Not that I've been able to compare seeing as I only have the 1.8, but it's what I've heard in discussion at a Flickr meet. :p

Oh, that's interesting.

[Ampersand]

Sony a100 - Sony 50mm 1.4 lens

And another for good measure, same setup:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thenathanblack/2292823607/" title="Love and a 45 by Nathan Black, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2198/2292823607_c9d0573caa.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Love and a 45" /></a>

I love this shot. And I'm old so I appreciate the ancient technology. :cool:

[wulf]

Yeah, but I've heard from a fellow Nikon user that the f/1.8 is actually sharper in general. Not that I've been able to compare seeing as I only have the 1.8, but it's what I've heard in discussion at a Flickr meet. :p
I have not got time to search for it right now but, in a recent discussion, someone shared a link to a site that compared the result of 50mm prime lenses. I think it looked like the f/1.8 did have marginally better results than the f/1.4. Of course, that depends on make and model rather than just the generic classification.

Hopefully someone will remember or know what I am talking about and provide a link.

Wulf

[dlaf]

OH MY GOSH!!!!!

What is this thing?

Sony a100 - Sony 50mm 1.4 lens


<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thenathanblack/2292823607/" title="Love and a 45 by Nathan Black, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2198/2292823607_c9d0573caa.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Love and a 45" /></a>

[Nicole]

I have not got time to search for it right now but, in a recent discussion, someone shared a link to a site that compared the result of 50mm prime lenses. I think it looked like the f/1.8 did have marginally better results than the f/1.4. Of course, that depends on make and model rather than just the generic classification.

Hopefully someone will remember or know what I am talking about and provide a link.

Wulf
Yeah, the only one I found when I was trying to confirm my discussion was one for the Canon lens, and we all know that different manufacturers have different lens qualities of course.

[Supermassive]

Very cool, sexy.

thank you, sir!

[RussHeath]

I've heard the same thing about sharpness between the two, and I've used both the 1.8 and 1.4. My Dad has the 1.4, which he has loaned to me on occasion before I got my 1.8. I did not perform any head-to-head type comparison, but having used them both I noticed no obvious differences.

Feel free to love or hate Ken Rockwell all you want, but he reviews the f/1.8 here (http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/5018daf.htm) and the f/1.4 here (http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/5014af.htm), making some direct comparisons. His take is that the 1.8 has slightly less distortion, and is "just as sharp." At another point during the reviews he comments that you need to stop the f/1.8 down a stop further than the 1.4 to get the same sharpness. Either way, he describes them both as "super sharp." So it probably doesn't matter.

I do find that I use the 1.8 at f/1.8 quite often, making me wonder if I would gain something by getting the 1.4. If I can get my Dad's 1.4 for a week maybe I'll shoot some comparison shots . . .

[Nobie]

I do find that I use the 1.8 at f/1.8 quite often, making me wonder if I would gain something by getting the 1.4. If I can get my Dad's 1.4 for a week maybe I'll shoot some comparison shots . . .

I find myself dialing down to 1.4 often, but usually just because I can. :D

If I stop at 1.8, I think to myself, "Well why stop here? you paid extra for that one more click...so click it!" :rolleyes:

[silentnight_913]

MTF charts for 50mm -
Nikon f1.4 : <a href="http://www.nikonimaging.com/global/products/lens/af/normal/af_50mmf_14d/img/pic_002.gif">Here</a>
Nikon f1.8 : <a href="http://www.nikonimaging.com/global/products/lens/af/normal/af_50mmf_18d/img/pic_002.gif">Here</a>
Canon f1.2 : <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/app/images/EOS_2006/EF50_1_2LUSM/mtf_tele.gif">Here </a>
Canon f1.4 : <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/app/images/lens/ef_50_14mtf.gif">Here</a>
Canon f1.8 : <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/app/images/lens/ef_50_18mtf.gif">Here</a>
Olympus f2.0 : <a href="http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/lens/dea/products/lens/50_20M/image/50_20Mmtf.gif">Here</a>

[Nobie]

MTF charts for 50mm -
Nikon f1.4 : <a href="http://www.nikonimaging.com/global/products/lens/af/normal/af_50mmf_14d/img/pic_002.gif">Here</a>
Nikon f1.8 : <a href="http://www.nikonimaging.com/global/products/lens/af/normal/af_50mmf_18d/img/pic_002.gif">Here</a>
Canon f1.2 : <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/app/images/EOS_2006/EF50_1_2LUSM/mtf_tele.gif">Here </a>
Canon f1.4 : <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/app/images/lens/ef_50_14mtf.gif">Here</a>
Canon f1.8 : <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/app/images/lens/ef_50_18mtf.gif">Here</a>
Olympus f2.0 : <a href="http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/lens/dea/products/lens/50_20M/image/50_20Mmtf.gif">Here</a>

I still don't understand those graphs. I read the "how to understand" section, all I got from it was that "the higher and straighter the better." Then it said that you can't get a final evaluation from it due to other data needed like colors and softness or something. I'd need to see shots instead of reading about it. Then of course if you are using a D3, D300, or D40...all that goes into play as well. Hmmmm, this is just like my other hobby...guitars. The amp, guitar, pickups, strings, effects, tubes, speakers...they ALL affect the final result.

[teinee]

This is all some really great information for me on the difference for the Nikon 50s. I will definitely be keeping track of this and doing some research before I make up my mind. From what I have been reading here on DPS I mainly want it for lowlight situations. I will be taking pictures of a friends wedding in Aug., very small, which is good because I do not really do portraits, and I want something better than what I had for another friends wedding last Aug. (this years bride loved last years brides pics). Time for research.

[Saralonde]

Yeah, the only one I found when I was trying to confirm my discussion was one for the Canon lens, and we all know that different manufacturers have different lens qualities of course.

Yes, the 1.4 Canon is better than the 1.8 Canon. Interesting that the reverse is true for Nikon.

[J-Easy]

taken with my canon 50mm 1.8

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/heyjoey/2314795193/" title="ring my bell by J-Easy, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2314795193_3ae21e0c0d.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="ring my bell" /></a>

[Not Too Shabby]

OH MY GOSH!!!!!

What is this thing?

"Dlaf" this thing is a turntable. have you never seen a tuntable or a vinyl record before??

Here's a link to check them out and learn a bit more :)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SL-1200
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phonograph
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinyl_record

Enjoy.


"NathanBlack" i like the photo nice motion shot and good focus on the stylus. well done.

[projectnh]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ms_project/2076264867/" title="Reception 531 by M's Project, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2264/2076264867_e55929e58b.jpg" width="354" height="500" alt="Reception 531" /></a>

Taken with the Canon AF 50mm f/1.8

[kjknits]

Still learning about this new DSLR, but here are a few of my own. I have the Canon 1.4...

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mydailythread/2294698631/" title="Candy stripe creeping phlox by mydailythread, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3174/2294698631_d831a72bd6.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Candy stripe creeping phlox" /></a>

Candy Stripe creeping phlox in my back yard

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mydailythread/2295486898/" title="Hellebore by mydailythread, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3105/2295486898_a6bda1e8a7.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Hellebore" /></a>

Hellebore in my neighbor's garden

I love it because it lets in so much light, but it does seem a little soft when wide open. These were shot at F4 and F3.5, respectively, and that's where I seem to notice an increase in sharpness.

[dognutmom]

Love this lens! Mine is a Canon 50mm f/1.8 II

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dognutmom/2323047488/" title="moss on stone wall by dognutmom, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2031/2323047488_a6ac1c20ee.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="moss on stone wall" /></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dognutmom/2187358859/" title="Z by dognutmom, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2253/2187358859_56a2c6078b.jpg" width="494" height="500" alt="Z" /></a>

[Sime™]

me [still] @ 50mm [despite the wig!]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/visper/2324717209/" title="threesixtyfive | day 185 by gtvone, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3079/2324717209_9d5762dbb0.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="threesixtyfive | day 185" /></a>

[crazzy88ss]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3023/2332147710_9bbc38498f.jpg
http://flickr.com/photos/stephenkirsh/2332147710/

My cat mittens.

Nikon 50mm f1.8

[Dr. WooD]

What my cat does best........lay around being a cat. Shot with a 50 f/1.8

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.013 sec (1/80)
Aperture: f/3.2
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0/6 EV
Flash: Flash fired


<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wood-shot/2336282441/" title="DSC_7652 by wood420, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2383/2336282441_1798cc9065.jpg" width="500" height="295" alt="DSC_7652" /></a>

[Pernod]

A lot of my favourite photos of all time are taken with my canon f1,8 50mm. Like Nicole I often wonder if I should save and upgrade to a 1.4 given the amount of time I use the 1.8. I also wonder about a wider prime like a 35mm or 28mm...

But I digress, here's two of my favs, both taken with the 50mm. (Couldn't decide which to post so here's both)

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/heenan/2219591030/" title="Winter Sunrise by landofshane, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2232/2219591030_59dc7336bf.jpg" width="500" height="353" alt="Winter Sunrise" /></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/heenan/1750858176/" title="when I see your cheeky smile... by landofshane, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2386/1750858176_c2ddad79d7.jpg" width="500" height="363" alt="when I see your cheeky smile..." /></a>

[karlapitts]

<img src="http://www.smugmug.com/photos/266420585_FnwRm-M.jpg" width="300" height="450">

I love this lens! Use Canon 50mm 1.8.

[darrell]

I have to get one of these! :( :(

[xxpinballxx]

me [still] @ 50mm [despite the wig!]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/visper/2324717209/" title="threesixtyfive | day 185 by gtvone, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3079/2324717209_9d5762dbb0.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="threesixtyfive | day 185" /></a>

I love this shot S! SUch an expression.....
I'd swear you lost a bet!

[xxpinballxx]

Here are a few from my canon 1.4 50mm. Love this lens!
http://www.ianmdesign.com/photos/chi-town08.jpg
Thats all for now...


This is a great shot! Really fantastic....

[Nobie]

Took these the other night at a Radio Moscow show. Nikkor 50mm 1.4, no post-production other than sized for forum.

http://homepage.mac.com/ryansdesigns/.Pictures/DPS/RadioMoscowParkerDPS.jpg
(click here for larger version of Parker) (http://homepage.mac.com/ryansdesigns/.Pictures/concerts/RadioMoscowParker.jpg)

http://homepage.mac.com/ryansdesigns/.Pictures/DPS/RadioMoscowZachDPS.jpg
(click here for larger version of Zach) (http://homepage.mac.com/ryansdesigns/.Pictures/concerts/RadioMoscowZach.jpg)

[wfparrish3]

Jasmine on her favorite perch on a cloudy day. I don't have a digital-compatible 50mm lens but I took this photo with my SMC Pentax-M 1:2 50mm lens that came with my trusty old Pentax K1000 and using an old hand-held light meter to set shutter speed.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wfparrish3/2338362596/" title="Jasmine by the Window by wfparrish3, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2038/2338362596_edfa316f31.jpg" width="336" height="500" alt="Jasmine by the Window" /></a>


No internal EXIF data is available so I had to fill in the details below.

Pentax K10D
SMC Pentax-M 1:2 50mm lens
Manual setting
ISO: 200
shutter: 1/250
aperture: f/2

[AdBuster]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fredranger/2268818631/" title="Jeune_Chat de FredRanger, sur Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2395/2268818631_32471789e4.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Jeune_Chat" /></a>

Nikon 50 mm 1.8

[andres]

trying to play with DOF... you can tell that my son got tired of possing for the shot! What an amazing lens for the price!

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23508945@N08/2338425913/" title="DSC_0071 by andresfleury, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2292/2338425913_ac8f0edefe.jpg" width="500" height="335" alt="DSC_0071" /></a>

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0/6 EV
Flash: Flash fired, auto mode
ISO Speed: 200

[maggiestampa]

Thanks so much for sharing on this topic. I'm going to get myself one of these lenses. I've been planning it for a long time, just haven't been as motivated to go ahead. Great photos everyone!

Cheers
Maggie

[Nobie]

Tonight, my 2 yr old getting a haircut. This was a Nikkor 50mm 1.4 AF.

http://homepage.mac.com/ryansdesigns/.Pictures/DPS/JulianHairADPS.jpg

[marrngtn]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1055/873848969_15001d0de5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marrngtn/873848969/)

Manuel
__________________________________________
Pentax K10D
Pentax SMC FA 50MM F 1.4
http://eyesuponme.wordpress.com

[Taufique]

Exposure time1/1000s, F-number F/2.2

[ianmdesign]

This is a great shot! Really fantastic....


Thank you, i appreciate it. One of my favs also

[snaphappy]

I got it, I got it, I got it - my lens arrived last night and this is the first one (with limited choice around my house) of my friend's fish - Whitby - in his tiny fish bowl - a Japanese Fighting Fish - taken quickly but still with detail in the face. I just love this lens - and can't wait to try some more over Easter.
Isi

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24245831@N04/2344940652/" title="Whitby - the Japanese Fighting Fish by tropicalsnaphappy, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2386/2344940652_c26f10c029.jpg" width="400" height="500" alt="Whitby - the Japanese Fighting Fish" /></a>

Exif on Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photo_exif.gne?id=2344940652

Will post again when I get another one ...

Thanks for looking

[amy-rose]

my daughter playing with her crayons

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amyroseking/2167001414/" title="22/365 by Amy-Rose, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2253/2167001414_11876e3a38.jpg" width="500" height="354" alt="22/365" /></a>

[beezwax]

just one of the many that I have taken with my 50mm. my fave lens at the moment...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2099/2344551153_3606099e6c.jpg

[cjbnc]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cjbnc/2346280544/" title="Grape Hyacinth by cjbnc, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2038/2346280544_404dcae6ed.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Grape Hyacinth" /></a>

Nikkor 50mm f/1.8, manually focused on my D40x

[Nobie]

http://homepage.mac.com/ryansdesigns/.Pictures/DPS/MoonsDPS.jpg

Shot the moon with the Nikkor 50mm 1.4 tonight.

[irene67]

I recently purchased a Nikon d40 and have been considering my next lens purchase (I have the kit 18 - 55 mm lens). I like shooting wildlife, so I have been considering a telephoto lens, but the 50 mm f/1.8 also really interests me. I can't decide! I like the price of the 50 mm, and I love not using a flash, so I know the pics would be amazing. But would I rather have a telephoto now? So hard to decide!

Great thread!!!!! Thanks for sharing the pics!

[sherina]

When I bought my lens, I liked it. Then I took this portrait of one of my daughters and now I *love* it. I'm still learning what I can do with it, but it's a great little lens for an incredibly low price.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sherina/2322470357/" title="Pretty lady by sherina, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2149/2322470357_9de43eb68b.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Pretty lady" /></a>

Canon 50mm f/1.8. EXIF data on Flickr.

[Matt Redmayne]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattredmayne/2355363242/" title="Finn eating my juggling balls! by Matt Redmayne, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2385/2355363242_72cfa482a2.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="Finn eating my juggling balls!" /></a>

It's not so nice to juggle with juggling balls that are covered in slobber! These photos are all great, such a good idea Nobie...

Matt

[Nobie]

http://homepage.mac.com/ryansdesigns/.Pictures/DPS/WhitesnakeDPS.jpg

Nikkor 50mm 1.4

[ABMann]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/abmann/2351671404/" title="DJ Lights, free with every order. by ABMann, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2034/2351671404_6dcc098f24.jpg" width="404" height="500" alt="DJ Lights, free with every order." /></a>

I shoot 95% of the time with my Nikkor 50mm f1.8. I love it so much!

[snaphappy]

http://homepage.mac.com/ryansdesigns/.Pictures/DPS/WhitesnakeDPS.jpg

Nikkor 50mm 1.4


Yiks - how close did you have to get with a 50mm to shoot that ?????

[Nobie]

Yiks - how close did you have to get with a 50mm to shoot that ?????

Just close enough to cup my hand around the filter as I pressed myself up against the thick glass at the zoo. ;)

[RStokes]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rstokes/2127373840/" title="Boss Couch-50.jpg by RStokes, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2209/2127373840_ddabe2c1da.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Boss Couch-50.jpg" /></a>

Nikon D80, 50mm f/1.4

[javacan]

I'm a newbie that's really trying to improve. Feel free to criticize!
<br><br>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/javacan/2359226273/"><IMG SRC="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2099/2359226273_97c6c358d1.jpg?v=0"></a>
<br><br>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/javacan/2360066670/"><IMG SRC="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3128/2360066670_09786e134b.jpg?v=0"></a>
<br><br>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/javacan/2359894976/"><IMG SRC="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2200/2359894976_5762dd8df6.jpg?v=0"></a>
<br><br>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/javacan/2359047975/"><IMG SRC="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2103/2359047975_a46dd20039.jpg?v=0"></a>

[Ampersand]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rstokes/2127373840/" title="Boss Couch-50.jpg by RStokes, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2209/2127373840_ddabe2c1da.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Boss Couch-50.jpg" /></a>

Nikon D80, 50mm f/1.4

wonderful shot & I love boston terriers!

[choums]

The lens staying more and more on my body: Canon 50mm f1.8.

<a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/michel.guillon/AroundTheHouse/photo#5181824920592803218"><img src="http://lh4.google.co.uk/michel.guillon/R-mKT5AzZZI/AAAAAAAAA5A/AEZ1fPr5jOE/s400/20080321-IMG_0005-fontenay.jpg" /></a>
dancing in the wind.

<a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/michel.guillon/AroundTheHouse/photo#5181825539068093954"><img src="http://lh4.google.co.uk/michel.guillon/R-mK35AzZgI/AAAAAAAAA58/ZgZI9WXXI4I/s400/20080321-IMG_0035-fontenay.jpg" /></a>

<a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/michel.guillon/AroundTheHouse/photo#5181826243442730578"><img src="http://lh4.google.co.uk/michel.guillon/R-mLg5AzZlI/AAAAAAAAA6o/6ccKMDuDy80/s400/20080323-IMG_0036-fontenay.jpg" /></a>
Easter sweets...

the rest of the exploration is here: <a href="http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/michel.guillon/AroundTheHouse">around the house</a>

[sander1991]

Hey..

I'm really fascinated by all the photos you guys have been shooting and showing - at this point though I'm torn by which 50mm to buy?? The f/1.4 or f/1.8?? I know it comes to economy and personal preference - and I know this might have been asked before - but what would you guys recommend?

I did ask at the local photography store - the guy said that the f/1.4 is of much better quality and produces better quality images every time; at any given f/length - is this true and is it really worth the extra 200$??
As a comment I would like to add that the f/1.8 costs 270$ and the f/1.4 a whopping 630$

[Giya]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/giya/2357898346/" title="IMG_2878 by giyalmies, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2247/2357898346_2363afdc97.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_2878" /></a>

Canon XTi 50mm 1.8

[wulf]

I did ask at the local photography store - the guy said that the f/1.4 is of much better quality and produces better quality images every time; at any given f/length - is this true and is it really worth the extra 200$?? As a comment I would like to add that the f/1.8 costs 270$ and the f/1.4 a whopping 630$
Either that or they get better mark-up on the f/1.4 ;)

I'm sure I've seen a test that compared several Canon lenses and the f/1.8 came out pretty well. Of course, I can't find it right now but did dig up a couple of other sites that may be of interest, here (http://x.chang-sang.com/blog/?page_id=8) and here (http://photo.net/equipment/canon/ef50/).

Wulf

[RussHeath]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/russheath/2362747049/" title="Amy Knox Cooking at Mango's by RussHeath, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/2362747049_fd446f82f0.jpg" width="313" height="500" alt="Amy Knox Cooking at Mango's" /></a>

[chrismar]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrismar/2367270131/" title="Ceiling Fan by chrismar, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3251/2367270131_9a20e3cc1e.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Ceiling Fan" /></a>

Taken w/ the Canon 50mm 1.8 II.

[miles]

http://www.mileswilliams.net/photoblog/images/20080327133658_crw_5695.jpg

[Nina]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2204/2370105173_ab2efa575f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/disgruntled_unicorn/2370105173/)

I took this with my new 50mm 1.8, I think it's a great lens for the price !
Have no idea what the scary looking bug is ...

[Nobie]

http://homepage.mac.com/ryansdesigns/.Pictures/DPS/LizardDPS.jpg

Nikkor 50mm 1.4

[Nobie]

http://homepage.mac.com/ryansdesigns/.Pictures/DPS/JulianEyesDPS.jpg

I just can't believe this lens, it has really fired up my motivation and enjoyment in photography. This one was purely by accident as I was trying to back away from my son that instinctively gets as close as he can to the camera. Again, this is the Nikkor 50mm 1.4.

[Nobie]

http://homepage.mac.com/ryansdesigns/.Pictures/DPS/VoteHereDPS.jpg

50mm 1.4 with some post-production.

...c'mon all you 50mm users out there, where are your shots!? :)

[deechoo]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2307/2362457474_d70b62743e.jpg

My niece, Maddie
Taken with Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

[southernbelle]

What does a 50mm lens do?

[falafelicious]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2307/2362457474_d70b62743e.jpg

My niece, Maddie
Taken with Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Oh goodness, that's precious.

[wulf]

What does a 50mm lens do?
Take magic pictures?

More helpfully, I think the kind of 50mm lenses we are talking about accomplish a number of things.

1. They are typically "fast" - f/1.8 is common and some go faster. That means you can open up to a very wide aperture, which means light gets in quickly so you can use a fast shutter speed (or a usable shutter speed in low light conditions)

2. Very wide apertures also mean minimal depth of field when shooting nearby objects, which gives lots of scope for playing with what is in and out of focus as part of the composition

3. These lenses typically also give very sharp results (the designers can optimise how the internal elements work rather than having to find the best compromise as the user zooms between focal lengths)

4. The lenses are also relatively small and light (certainly much easier to carry than a 70-300mm, etc).

5. Finally, the fact you can't zoom in and out and so have to think about where you stand to frame the picture often sparks creativity.

So that is why, in more detail, a "nifty fifty" can be a magic lens.

Wulf

[aglio]

my best:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1287/1176495048_9b03d02a8f.jpg

Nikon 50mm 1.8

[dubleK24]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/25282972@N05/2385624365/" title="sunset1 by dublek24, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2084/2385624365_2e6a74f0e7.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="sunset1" /></a>

Used my 50mm f/1.8 to capture a few sunsets one evening.

[RussHeath]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2154/2385427773_df54697eb1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/russheath/2385427773/)

[southernbelle]

Take magic pictures?

More helpfully, I think the kind of 50mm lenses we are talking about accomplish a number of things.

1. They are typically "fast" - f/1.8 is common and some go faster. That means you can open up to a very wide aperture, which means light gets in quickly so you can use a fast shutter speed (or a usable shutter speed in low light conditions)

2. Very wide apertures also mean minimal depth of field when shooting nearby objects, which gives lots of scope for playing with what is in and out of focus as part of the composition

3. These lenses typically also give very sharp results (the designers can optimise how the internal elements work rather than having to find the best compromise as the user zooms between focal lengths)

4. The lenses are also relatively small and light (certainly much easier to carry than a 70-300mm, etc).

5. Finally, the fact you can't zoom in and out and so have to think about where you stand to frame the picture often sparks creativity.

So that is why, in more detail, a "nifty fifty" can be a magic lens.

Wulf

Thanks for the info Wulf! I had never heard of a nifty fifty until I joined DPS...It definitely seems like one I will want in the near future!

[southernbelle]

my best:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1287/1176495048_9b03d02a8f.jpg

Nikon 50mm 1.8

This is a fabulous shot and such a pretty dog! The composition is wonderful and it is so sharp!

[pkd14u]

Aglio, that is GORGEOUS!!! The reflection is amazing. I am wowed!

I might be able to join in this thread soon. I'm crossing my fingers for a 50mm 1.8 for my birthday. Everybody cross your fingers for me!

pkd14u

[pictorial mastermind]

<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/algodonnegrito/DPSAlbum3208143AM/photo#5185333378900888658"><img src="http://lh4.google.com/algodonnegrito/R_YBPCtdDFI/AAAAAAAAAJI/8qziW1cZLfQ/s400/IMG_3282.JPG.jpg" /></a>

This is one of my favorite pictures of my little sister!

canon 50 mm f1.8 II

[lthaus]

Here are a few that I have.. Since I am new to the whole D70, I only have one lens that is worth using.
I purchased the 1.4D, to learn my camera with.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lthaus/2287730376/" title="Calla Lily by lthaus, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2076/2287730376_7a39ba9c69.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Calla Lily" /></a>

And

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lthaus/2286942825/" title="Orchid by lthaus, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2007/2286942825_35dcd166ea.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="Orchid" /></a>

Feel Free to Comment, I'm not wearing my thin skin today.

v :)

[Nobie]

Here are a few that I have.. Since I am new to the whole D70, I only have one lens that is worth using.
I purchased the 1.4D, to learn my camera with.

That's a great set-up, the D70+50mm 1.4. That's exactly what I use (rig in sig below). Welcome to the boards, those are nice shots. The second one looks like it's going to bite!

[lthaus]

The second one looks like it's going to bite!

That was what I was thinking and going for when I took that photo.
I updated my sig as well. I have a Tamaron 28-90 lens that is over 3 years old and
was on my N80, but I just can't bring myself to put it on the D70s.
v.

[ccallana]

One of my favorite pics -- Shot with the Pentax SMC-F 50/1.7. 1/100 f/2.5 ISO400

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2006/2203014676_df9871d421.jpg
http://flickr.com/photos/chriscallanan/2203014676/

[namillionaire]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/namsj/2349145134/" title="Chucks by namillionaire, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2279/2349145134_83d989e1c6.jpg" width="335" height="500" alt="Chucks" /></a>

Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/namsj/2386710636/" title="Monster by namillionaire, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2302/2386710636_8bb7e2842f.jpg" width="500" height="421" alt="Monster" /></a>
I also like this shot because it makes the energy drink stand out so much compared to its surrounding.

SO SHARP!

[Lurch]

My first shot taken with my new Nikon 50mm f1.8


<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24-7/2376731285/" title="Peek A Boo by lurch_247, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2381/2376731285_346a0a14c6.jpg" width="500" height="376" alt="Peek A Boo" /></a>

[sherina]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2006/2203014676_df9871d421.jpg
http://flickr.com/photos/chriscallanan/2203014676/

This is so beautiful.

I took this one of my parents' cat. I'm still learning what I can do with this great lens.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sherina/2373197140/" title="Smokey by sherina, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2065/2373197140_49a0d6d5f6.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Smokey" /></a>

[Italiankutie9]

"Spring is in the air"

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24882755@N04/2364069744/" title="Random 2008 070 by Photos.by.Holly, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2247/2364069744_6842166862.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Random 2008 070" /></a>
Camera: Nikon D200
Exposure: 1/5000 sec
Aperture: f/1.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 160
Exposure Bias: 0/6 EV
ISO Speed: 160

Orientation: Horizontal (normal)
X-Resolution: 300 dpi
Y-Resolution: 300 dpi
Software: Ver.2.00
Date and Time: 2008:03:23 08:59:51
YCbCr Positioning: Co-Sited
Exposure Program: Aperture priority
Date and Time (Original): 2008:03:23 08:59:51
Date and Time (Digitized): 2008:03:23 08:59:51
Compressed Bits per Pixel: 2 bits
Maximum Lens Aperture: 16/10
Metering Mode: Pattern
Sub-Second Time: 49
Sub-Second Time (Original): 49
Sub-Second Time (Digitized): 49
Color Space: sRGB
Sensing Method: One-chip colour area sensor
CFA Pattern: GREEN RED BLUE GREEN
Digital Zoom Ratio: 1/1
Focal Length In 35mm Film: 75
Compression: JPEG
Colour Mode: COLOR
Quality: NORMAL
White Balance: AUTO
Sharpening: AUTO
Focus Mode: AF-S
Flash Setting: NORMAL
White Balance Red, Blue Coefficients: 458/256, 361/256, 256/256, 256/256
Thumbnail IFD Offset: 2366
ISO Speed Requested: 160 (May be different to Speed Used when Auto ISO is on)
Photo corner coordinates: 0, 0, 3872, 2592
AE Bracket Compensation Applied: 0/6
Tag::Nikon Type 3::0x001B: 0, 3904, 2616, 3904, 2616, 0, 0
Tag::Nikon Type 3::0x001E: 1
Tone Compensation (Contrast): AUTO
Lens Type: 2
Lens Min/Max Focal Length, Min/Max Aperture: 500/10, 500/10, 18/10, 18/10
Bracketing & Shooting Mode: Shooting Mode: Single Frame AE/Flash Bracketing Off White Balance Bracketing Off
Tag::Nikon Type 3::0x008A: 2
Colour Mode: MODE1
Lighting Type: NATURAL
Noise Reduction: OFF
Tag::Nikon Type 3::0x009A: 605/100, 605/100
Tag::Nikon Type 3::0x00A2: 1870495
Tag::Nikon Type 3::0x00A5: 21161
Tag::Nikon Type 3::0x00A6: 5215
Total Number of Shutter Releases for Camera: 26376
Image optimisation: NORMAL
Saturation: AUTO
Image Width: 3872 pixels
Image Height: 2592 pixels

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24882755@N04/2364068924/" title="Random 2008 067 by Photos.by.Holly, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3228/2364068924_a558e1e304.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Random 2008 067" /></a>
same exif info

[RussHeath]

Playing around at the park: (Taken at f/2.2):

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/russheath/2400155614/" title="Fun at Wash Park by RussHeath, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/2400155614_1dffb7f8e1.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="Fun at Wash Park" /></a>

[J-Easy]

Canon 50mm 1.8
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/heyjoey/2391772512/" title="gochisosama deshita by J-Easy, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2111/2391772512_6084aaabc7.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="gochisosama deshita" /></a>

[Pshorten]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pshorten/2279790969/" title="Flamingo in Costa Rica by pshorten, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2013/2279790969_b58d812092.jpg" width="400" height="500" alt="Flamingo in Costa Rica" /></a>

[Guy With A Rebel]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/guywitharebel/2403888615/" title="Ooops. by Guy With A Rebel, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2271/2403888615_b3feba5077.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="Ooops." /></a>


Canon EF 50mm 1:1.8 II

[Pshorten]

Been meaning to photograph this candy since V-day but hadn't gotten around to it but my nephews are coming tonight and I know they will help me eat it so now was the time to photograph it! I love my 50mm lens.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pshorten/2406522018/" title="Dream Heart by pshorten, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3217/2406522018_5eaa68379a.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Dream Heart" /></a>

[Pshorten]

Posted above then decided I like this one better...
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pshorten/2406522126/" title="Be Mine Valentine Heart by pshorten, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2249/2406522126_e1dc6213d5.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Be Mine Valentine Heart" /></a>

[liliann]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lilia_ann/2390442487/" title="volki by Lilia Ann, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3100/2390442487_d346ab4114.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="volki" /></a>

My Pensive cat loves to pose, and I love my new canon 50mm prime 1.8 ll

[liliann]

my best:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1287/1176495048_9b03d02a8f.jpg

Nikon 50mm 1.8

Oh looks so sweet! Great photo, sharp and nice lighting! I also like the reflection

[liliann]

[QUOTE=YSV;121659]<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ysvoon/2077776534/" title="Sushi Plate by SV --&gt;, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2301/2077776534_e6b353e364.jpg" width="380" height="500" alt="Sushi Plate" /></a>

Yuuummmm sushi...Great shot too!

[pkd14u]

Ooh! I'm so excited!!! I just ordered the Canon Thrifty Nifty Fifty!!!!!

YAY ME! I will be joining this challenge in about a week or so!

pkd14u

[wulf]

Posted above then decided I like this one better...
Was there a change of white balance between the two shots? I've just finished taking a series (http://flickr.com/photos/wulf/sets/72157604493648220/detail/) of some bread I baked last night (all 50mm, unedited) and setting WB and using a reflector to add more light on the nearside where the two most important ingredients for my photosession:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wulf/2406583113/" title="Bread - 9 by basswulf, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2139/2406583113_4196d02349.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Bread - 9" /></a>

Wulf

[chrismar]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrismar/2416346666/" title="Remote Controlling by chrismar, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3194/2416346666_30094769c3.jpg" width="500" height="283" alt="Remote Controlling" /></a>

[Teewinot]

I got my new Canon 40D in the mail last night and my only lens at the moment is the 50mm f/1.8 II. So far I LOVE it!!! I took it out on a walk today and got this shot that I submitted for this week's assignment (spring). :)

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahhallphotography/2416523001/" title="DPS Assignment: Spring by ~Teewinot~, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2077/2416523001_35cbe5714e.jpg" width="400" height="500" alt="DPS Assignment: Spring" /></a>

[Pshorten]

Hi Wulf,
You are correct, I did change the white balance between the two photos - just used preset and shoot a piece of white paper for the second shoot...it just seemed so much better color.

Was there a change of white balance between the two shots? I've just finished taking a series (http://flickr.com/photos/wulf/sets/72157604493648220/detail/) of some bread I baked last night (all 50mm, unedited) and setting WB and using a reflector to add more light on the nearside where the two most important ingredients for my photosession:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wulf/2406583113/" title="Bread - 9 by basswulf, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2139/2406583113_4196d02349.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Bread - 9" /></a>

Wulf

[projectnh]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ms_project/2423771409/" title="Hyacinth Three by M's Project, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3012/2423771409_d7412a199d.jpg" width="336" height="500" alt="Hyacinth Three" /></a>

[Tasha]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/124/389539128_69a899cf9a.jpg

50mm 1.8

[kristarella]

Woah! This thread is cool. Wish I'd marked some of the posts to give you individual kudos on your schweet photos! Ah well... this is my first photo with my Nikkor 50mm 1.8.

http://www.kristarella.com/photoblog/images/20080413214146_dave50mm.jpg

[Teewinot]

I love the bokeh you can achieve with this lens!!

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahhallphotography/2437169256/" title="Crocus Bokeh by ~Teewinot~, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2017/2437169256_2da5a15e0d.jpg" width="500" height="400" alt="Crocus Bokeh" /></a>

[kristarella]

I love the bokeh you can achieve with this lens!!

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahhallphotography/2437169256/" title="Crocus Bokeh by ~Teewinot~, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2017/2437169256_2da5a15e0d.jpg" width="500" height="400" alt="Crocus Bokeh" /></a>

Pretty! What's bokeh though?

[inkista]

Bokeh is a Japanese term that refers to the out-of-focus blur caused by thin depth of field and a wide aperture. It can also be spelled "boke".

Since the rules don't mention adding something to the 50.. :)

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/inkista/2044911109/" title="50mm with all three tubes stacked by inkista, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2411/2044911109_2fee61b656.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="50mm with all three tubes stacked" /></a>

XT. EF 50mm f/1.8 II. Kenko extention tube set, all three tubes stacked.

[geotography]

I looked around and did not see any guide for this game. Is it fundamentally sharing shots with your 50mm prime?

Thx,

Geo

[kristarella]

I looked around and did not see any guide for this game. Is it fundamentally sharing shots with your 50mm prime?

Thx,

Geo

That's all it is. :)

[geotography]

Thanks kristarella. Your avatar is really cute and makes me smile everytime I see it. :):D

[kristarella]

Thanks kristarella. Your avatar is really cute and makes me smile everytime I see it. :):D

Haha, thanks :D

[blackhorsecsa]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23390056@N07/2438323486/" title="DSC_0141_filtered by mcshibler, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2105/2438323486_f54695a01e.jpg" width="500" height="357" alt="DSC_0141_filtered" /></a>

Lighting of the first candle on the Catholic Easter Vigil. It is a three hour ceremony but well worth it. I used a 50mm AI Nikkor at f1.8 I believe as the light was very low. I sharpened, cropped and ran NeatImage on it. I also used a cross filter.

[FotoMike]

Hey everyone. I found this thread on Photojojo.com. Great place by the way. But anyway this is a fun little DYI project for the 50mm. I made a smiliar lens cover to what they show but i added two tabs to the front so i could slip in and out the cut out shapes. I used black construction paper, electrical tape, a hole punch for the shapes and Christmas lights on the floor. Have fun trying it out.
Link----> http://www.diyphotography.net/diy_create_your_own_bokeh

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeyates/2438406298/" title="IMG_0024 by FotogMIke, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2077/2438406298_1b24abe414.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_0024" /></a>

[kristarella]

Oh... I see what a bokeh is now. Cheers, that looks like fun!

[Brady]

My new son and the beautiful wife. Actually taken the same day that I revieved my 50mm 1.8 for my D80. My new favorite lens.


<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/burnviktm/2249372922/" title="No Worries by Burnv, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2370/2249372922_72f67ecb08.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="No Worries" /></a>

[Nobie]

I looked around and did not see any guide for this game. Is it fundamentally sharing shots with your 50mm prime?

Thx,

Geo

First post in the thread. :)

[geotography]

Composed the Orange Truck with my trusty Pentax 50mm f/1.4.

<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/g.rubaloff/LandscapeArchitectureAndOtherStuff/photo#5171047779311835762"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/g.rubaloff/R8NAjtJ0WnI/AAAAAAAAEYI/9QsGTLfV-Fk/s400/IMGP4711.jpg" /></a>

Thanks Ryan!

[geotography]

I hope no one minds me doing 2 posts in a row :o. I put my 50mm f/1.4 on today to warm up with it for my grandaughter's party tomorrow (she will be 4). I was out on the street. This young woman approached me to sign up for Greenpeace...I already donate to a few worthy groups. She granted me a street portrait...I shot 9 and kept 7 that I liked. Here's one of them:

<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/g.rubaloff/DPSGamesChallengesAndStudyProjects/photo?authkey=Hd1Ae6Xj2JE#5193335151427847138"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/g.rubaloff/SBJuzgRoA-I/AAAAAAAAJlM/PWCEFAIGQIQ/s400/IMGP6887.jpg" /></a>

(Link to other 6 photos of this Greenpeace recruiter: http://picasaweb.google.com/g.rubaloff)

[Tasha]

Snapple
50mm 1.8

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3003/2318347341_9e5f18c154.jpg

[kristarella]

I hope no one minds me doing 2 posts in a row :o. I put my 50mm f/1.4 on today to warm up with it for my grandaughter's party tomorrow (she will be 4). I was out on the street. This young woman approached me to sign up for Greenpeace...I already donate to a few worthy groups. She granted me a street portrait...I shot 9 and kept 7 that I liked.

I like it!

[geotography]

Thank you kristarella :)...I am smiling you know.:)

[disco~stu]

Only just got myself a DSLR and a fifty....I love it

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rojojam/2450595666/" title="padlock by disco~stu, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2140/2450595666_0b9e054096.jpg" width="500" height="357" alt="padlock" /></a>

Nikon 50mm AF 1.8

[Taufique]

Nikon D50
1/640s
f/2.2

[Pshorten]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pshorten/2463107856/" title="Dicey by pshorten, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3085/2463107856_3e8b8e1159.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Dicey" /></a>

[Pshorten]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pshorten/2463107776/" title="Dicey by pshorten, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3281/2463107776_cdc601474f.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Dicey" /></a>
Another photo of our little visitor...I love my 50mm prime!

[fotodog]

wow......ok adding one to the top of my list now........how many of you shoot in raw mode?

[kristarella]

wow......ok adding one to the top of my list now........how many of you shoot in raw mode?

I do. Only recently started when I finally figured out how to process them. A tutorial from meet the GIMP helped a lot http://meetthegimp.org/episode-11-raw-converting-with-ufraw/

[geotography]

(Shot today, 50mm, with cheap Hoya polarizer filter, tad of pp tuning,
1/500th of second shutter speed)

<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/g.rubaloff/AirborneAtAshlandSkatePark/photo#5198187445866430306"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/g.rubaloff/SCOr8NrDf2I/AAAAAAAAKXo/zInJZvQ0GR0/s400/IMGP7572.jpg" /></a>

[kristarella]

(Shot today, 50mm, with cheap Hoya polarizer filter, tad of pp tuning,
1/500th of second shutter speed)

Very cool. I love how the biker(?) is so clear against the tree which seems to be the least in focus.

[geotography]

Thank you kristarella :). I am looking at your avatar and smiling :D:D right here.

geo

[misteral]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/misteral/2481208184/" title="Makeover Girl by allancaplan, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2260/2481208184_d4446a5afc.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Makeover Girl" /></a>

Shot about 10 minutes ago. Nikon 50mm1.8 AF on my D80

[geotography]

@misteral: that is a primo portrait, superb quality and she is an astonishingly beautiful child. :)

[lputman]

Snapple
50mm 1.8

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3003/2318347341_9e5f18c154.jpg

I love this.

[Geaux]

I was pretty pleased with the way this came out, considering my ISO was set at 800. I wasn't so lucky with the other pix. I ruined a lot of good ones because I didn't check my settings first. :(

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7461279@N08/2482155646/" title="Crabapple by geaux, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3044/2482155646_030ba00373.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Crabapple" /></a>

Nikon 50 mm, 1.8

[richb14]

Taken on a very rare day in Hong Kong when you could actually see the sky and it is blue even here.

Didn't realize we had this challenge going, I happened to suggest this as an assignment the other day.:o

richb


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2162/2481468583_e793ea7b4e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vicki-rich/2481468583/)


Canon 40D, Canon 50mm f/1.4 Lens with ND4 filter, cropped

EXIF: ISO: 100; Exposure: 1/400 Aperture: f/4.5

[Haeretik]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/haeretik/2399611320/" title="Mike by Haeretik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2328/2399611320_6cbdcbfe8d.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Mike" /></a>

Canon 50mm f/1.8 - only post was conversion to B&W and some unsharpen mask. No cropping, as framed.

[PRH]

I think I'm in loooove!! And my birthday is soooo far away:(

Thanks for starting the thread Nobie. I've been thinking of getting a nifty fifty for some time. Just trying to decide whether build quality and ~half stop extra with the the 1.4 justifys the price over the 1.8. I think you have to be a pixel peeper to see the difference in the image quality.....who am I kidding, thats me all over:p

PS to FotoMike...
...........But anyway this is a fun little DYI project for the 50mm. ..........I used black construction paper, electrical tape, a hole punch for the shapes and Christmas lights on the floor. Have fun trying it out.
Link----> http://www.diyphotography.net/diy_create_your_own_bokeh

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeyates/2438406298/" title="IMG_0024 by FotogMIke, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2077/2438406298_1b24abe414.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_0024" /></a>

definitely going to try that one out.

[PRH]

by the way,
do they sell lenses this fast anymore?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Canon_7_with_50mm_f0.95_IMG_0374.JPG

[geotography]

Superb portrait Haeretik :)

[kkwok]

Nikon 50mm 1.8

<img height="600" src="http://kevenkwok.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p178937129-4.jpg" />

[geotography]

<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/g.rubaloff/WaitingForHillary/photo#5198421685356946850"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/g.rubaloff/SCSA-vxjZaI/AAAAAAAAKdY/Qz-pQXOHHBc/s400/IMGP7599.jpg" /></a>

[daft_biker]

One from my Canon 50/1.4:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2195/2113539810_d4f3abb929_o.jpg

I use it for landscapes too but mostly on my film camera....mostly does portraits and biking on the DSLRs.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3034/2383904890_a241d863c7_o.jpg

[shutterbug_wannabe]

I'm picking up my 50 tonight!!! I can't wait!!

[MikeW]

Glad I found this site! I was searching for pics taken by a 50mm since I just got my canon 50mm 1.8 lst week. This is my 1st post and I am a rookie with a DLSR... I hope to learn more here. There are many amazing photos posted here.

I have only had time to shoot a pic of one of my dogs (Lucy). I hope to get the 50mm out more and take better shots.

Canon 40D 50mm 1.8 Hoya UV filter no tri-pod.

Thanks, Mike

Converted to grayscale

<img height="600" src="http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r2/MikeW_Svtoa/2-6.jpg" />

<img width="600" src="http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r2/MikeW_Svtoa/1-8.jpg" />

[shutterbug_wannabe]

Well, I got my 50mm f1.8 tonight, I love it!! This is my first attempt with it. My husband with his feet up relaxing in a very low light situation. Great little lense.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lori_johnson/2488078313/" title="DSC_0042 by Shutterbug_Wannabe, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3295/2488078313_7b28a5259b.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="DSC_0042" /></a>

[geotography]

Outdoor Street Portrait with my little jewel Pentax 50mm 1.4.

@shutterbug_wannabe: congratulations on your 50mm prime. I know you are going to love it more and more. They are fabulous and can be used for so much.:) Oh yes, you definitely captured your husband's relaxation...that is the first thing that came to mind.

<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/g.rubaloff/GreenpeaceRecruiter/photo#5193335151427847138"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/g.rubaloff/SBJuzgRoA-I/AAAAAAAAJlM/PWCEFAIGQIQ/s400/IMGP6887.jpg" /></a>

[Aperture Nine]

Arh, come ON, guys and girls. Stop torturing me like this. :D I thought I had all the equipment I would need for now... but this thread made me change my mind. Fortunately this nify fifty thing is quite cheap compared to other lenses.

[mhuk05]

Asahi Super Takumar 50mm f1.4:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mhuk/2481853758/" title="Acer Leaves - super takumar by ukespresso, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3140/2481853758_06649572a6.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Acer Leaves - super takumar" /></a>

[greenmantle]

click image for higher res
http://www.greenmantle.biz/elffinarts/pic/albums/userpics/10001/normal_DSC_7244edit_sml.jpg (http://www.greenmantle.biz/elffinarts/pic/albums/userpics/10001/DSC_7244edit_sml.jpg)

DateTime Original: 2007:02:09 18:55:32
Digital Zoom Ratio: 1
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Exposure Mode: 1
Exposure Program: Manual
Exposure Time: 1/160 sec
FNumber: f 3.2
File Source: Digital Still Camera
Flash: No Flash
Flash Pix Version: version 1
Focal length: 50 mm
Gain Control: 0
Make: NIKON CORPORATION
Max Aperture: f 1.7 (never did figure out why my old 1.8 shows up on the D70 EXIF as 1.7)
Metering Mode: Spot
Model: NIKON D70

[shutterbug_wannabe]

Arh, come ON, guys and girls. Stop torturing me like this. :D I thought I had all the equipment I would need for now... but this thread made me change my mind. Fortunately this nify fifty thing is quite cheap compared to other lenses.

I was the same way Ap (sorry for shortening your name, hope it doesn't offend your!) but this lense only set me back $150. I am having a blast with it! You gotta get you one of these!!

Thanks geo, I know I'm going to love it. Ha Ha, my husband presents several opportunities for shots!

[teinee]

I have a 50 now, I can join in this challenge...yea!!! I took some of these flowers for the wide open challenge, and I liked how some of the others turned out as well. These flowers were in a cart in the hallway at work waiting to be thrown in the trash. I took quite a few pictures of them because I liked how they looked all clumped together.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15488147@N02/2489119605/" title="pics from work's mother's day flower leftovers 022 by teinee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/2489119605_e13fcb0cd8.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="pics from work's mother's day flower leftovers 022" /></a>

[wulf]

Great colours, teinee! One of the things I love about my "nifty" is how it lets me play with light and colour, even in relatively dim places.

Wulf

[shutterbug_wannabe]

I have a 50 now, I can join in this challenge...yea!!! I took some of these flowers for the wide open challenge, and I liked how some of the others turned out as well. These flowers were in a cart in the hallway at work waiting to be thrown in the trash. I took quite a few pictures of them because I liked how they looked all clumped together.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15488147@N02/2489119605/" title="pics from work's mother's day flower leftovers 022 by teinee, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/2489119605_e13fcb0cd8.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="pics from work's mother's day flower leftovers 022" /></a>

Beautiful color and I love the softness of the photo.

[teinee]

Thank you wulf and shutterbug_wannabe. I am discovering that Wulf. Very low lit hallway, fluorescent bulbs about 12 feet up, but I really liked how all the photos turned out with the colors. And changing to manual and AP to get that wide open apperture really made me use my camera. So glad I am.

[lputman]

teinee, that's a picture waiting to be printed! I love those colors! and the composition is spot on!

[Haeretik]

Also submitted for the Wide Open assignment:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/haeretik/2488880926/" title="DPS Assignment : Wide Open by Haeretik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3171/2488880926_e96bf32e32.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="DPS Assignment : Wide Open" /></a>

[geotography]

<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/g.rubaloff/StreetPhotography/photo#5200062112357985442"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/g.rubaloff/SCpU8KkQrKI/AAAAAAAALAs/9G8sPFjFsyI/s400/IMGP8038.jpg" /></a>

[Smarsh]

My first shot taken with my new Nikon 50mm f1.8


<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24-7/2376731285/" title="Peek A Boo by lurch_247, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2381/2376731285_346a0a14c6.jpg" width="500" height="376" alt="Peek A Boo" /></a>

I really love this. The clarity in the eye is just wonderful. Really great.

[shutterbug_wannabe]

taken in very low light. This lens is awesome.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lori_johnson/2491601020/" title="Who loves Chocolate? by Shutterbug_Wannabe, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2067/2491601020_defd1f72bb.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="Who loves Chocolate?" /></a>

[Smarsh]

I don't have kids, so I'm forced to take pictures of the cats. That's okay. They're cute.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/smarsh/2490820901/" title="e - May 4 2008 021 by Stephanie Marsh, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2319/2490820901_7ca043e7e8.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="e - May 4 2008 021" /></a>

Nikon 50mm f1.8

EXIF info here. (http://flickr.com/photos/smarsh/2490820901/meta/in/set-72157603901570519)

[geotography]

@Smarsh: I love cats and I love your cat photo.

[geotography]

<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/g.rubaloff/TheTeaParty/photo#5193775583144183282"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/g.rubaloff/SBP_YARoBfI/AAAAAAAAJtg/OHCxoUaTXQc/s400/IMGP7001.jpg" /></a>

From The Tea Party album at my photo gallery (link below)
My Grandaughter Sage.

[trucker]

I just got my 50/1.8 but I think we are gonna be real close.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wixom/2493515951/" title="Daniel by trucker29_69, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3198/2493515951_450e9159d2.jpg" width="382" height="500" alt="Daniel" /></a>

[Boogedy]

I love this lens! :)

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/boogedy/2490549925/" title="Better Than A Rose Garden by BoogedyOBX, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2296/2490549925_d55c558147.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Better Than A Rose Garden" /></a>

Canon f/1.8

[kristarella]

Classic photo Boogedy!

This is one of my recent:
<img src="http://www.kristarella.com/photoblog/images/20080516171535_hybiscus-shallow.jpg" width="500" alt="" />

I was playing with shallow DoF.

[shutterbug_wannabe]

taken from our hotel window in Louisville KY over the weekend. I sat the camera on the heating/ac unit at the window propped on a couple of books for height. I love this lense.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lori_johnson/2503947561/" title="DSC_0092 by Shutterbug_Wannabe, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3167/2503947561_1938f3148a.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="DSC_0092" /></a>

[lputman]

My co-worker was on her way to dump her vase and I told her wait, I've got to get a shot!

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24500167@N07/2509550364/" title="_MG_2321 by hi4lo, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3251/2509550364_889031e466.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="_MG_2321" /></a>

[geotography]

<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/g.rubaloff/MusicTheme/photo#5202560816956616738"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/g.rubaloff/SDM1f6kQsCI/AAAAAAAALlQ/u4QymBw6MaQ/s400/IMGP8422.jpg" /></a>

[shutterbug_wannabe]

<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/g.rubaloff/MusicTheme/photo#5202560816956616738"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/g.rubaloff/SDM1f6kQsCI/AAAAAAAALlQ/u4QymBw6MaQ/s400/IMGP8422.jpg" /></a>

I love this photo geo! Wonderful shot.

[geotography]

Lori: I admired your bridge/blurred traffic shot a few days ago but while my houseguests were here I couldn't squeeze in a compliment. Very Nice Work? You obviously had a good shooting position and were patient.

Thank you for your compliment:). Those are the hands of Neil Andersson, founder and leader of Pearl Django, a Seattle-based gypsy jazz band. He and his wife are friends and just stayed at our house enroute to the Sacramento Jazz Festival.

[shutterbug_wannabe]

Lori: I admired your bridge/blurred traffic shot a few days ago but while my houseguests were here I couldn't squeeze in a compliment. Very Nice Work? You obviously had a good shooting position and were patient.

Thank you for your compliment:). Those are the hands of Neil Andersson, founder and leader of Pearl Django, a Seattle-based gypsy jazz band. He and his wife are friends and just stayed at our house enroute to the Sacramento Jazz Festival.

You're welcome, thank you for your compliment. I am loving every minute of my new found passion. I couldn't believe the room we got at the hotel, right where I needed to be for that photo! I also loved your shot of the adorable little girl in The Tea Party, great capture of the moment.

[geotography]

Lori: thank you; and yes, the passion for photography is shining through in your work. BTW, thank you for your compliment on my grandaughter :) at her 4th birthday Tea Party.

[Melinda]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mtuttle/2515103776/" title="Pink Tree Peony Bloom by Queen Tutt, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2135/2515103776_87d5bca63e.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Pink Tree Peony Bloom" /></a>

Tree Peony Bloom I just took a minute ago.
Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/400)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 1 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

[shutterbug_wannabe]

I love peony flowers, they bring back fond memories of my mother and grandmother. Great photo

[lputman]

Melinda, that is a beautiful shot.

[geotography]

<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/g.rubaloff/WaitingForHillary/photo#5198421685356946850"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/g.rubaloff/SCSA-vxjZaI/AAAAAAAAKdY/Qz-pQXOHHBc/s400/IMGP7599.jpg" /></a>

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Background: Given, this photo could have been executed much more effectively. In this circumstance, I arrived at my bank to find people gathering in wait for Hillary Clinton to arrive at the Ashland Springs Hotel. I grabbed my camera which was in the car with me. The 50mm was on the camera and I just started shooting. I would have liked to work on this dog and get his eyes in more light...but I was shooting fast. A few more images can be found at the photo album called Waiting for Hillary at the link below.

Here is the Dog's Tail:

<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/g.rubaloff/WaitingForHillary/photo#5198421775551260082"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/g.rubaloff/SCSBD_xjZbI/AAAAAAAAKdg/PxdwQKE4cYI/s400/IMGP7607.jpg" /></a>

(I should borrow this dog; I think I could get some creative shots through his tail, LOL)

[lputman]

What beautiful Akita shots, geo.

[prrs4me]

This beauty came to visit us and she was very pregnant. The next day she brought her new baby to visit us.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/paula18/2526396706/" title="Pregnant Deer by prrs4me, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3231/2526396706_22e96375ff.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Pregnant Deer" /></a>
50mm 1.4 lens
Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/500)
Aperture: f/5
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire

[geotography]

@Iputman: thank you...yes that's the dog breed. I couldn't think of it :o.

@prrs4me: Nice shot with the 50mm. Looks like you can almost reach out and touch the coat of fur.

[sopons]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sopon/2522971939/" title="Yellow Lily Flower by soponz, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3246/2522971939_8091bcdd29.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="Yellow Lily Flower" /></a>

50 mm, f/1.8

[kristarella]

@sopons Nice how it looks like the light is coming through the petals a bit. :)

[Scatterbrain]

Nice thread. I love my nifty fifty & always use it for portrait shots. It's great to see it being used so successfully for other things too.

Here's my latest 50mm shot
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22966765@N06/2524905223/" title="Just chilling out by Sarah (scatterbrain), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2115/2524905223_79a0fd5d19.jpg" width="500" height="382" alt="Just chilling out" /></a>
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: 0/3 EV
Flash: Flash fired


Scatterbrain

[Scatterbrain]

...and this was one of the first pictures I took when I first bought the lense. I'd read it was good in low light & wanted to test it out.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22966765@N06/2288322001/" title="Mothers love by Sarah (scatterbrain), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2418/2288322001_03cf550914.jpg" width="500" height="410" alt="Mothers love" /></a>

[geotography]

@scatterbrain: fabulous portraits. I love 'em both but the black and white says it all. NICE work!
:)geo

[sopons]

I love them. I totally agree about 50mm lens. Just really annoying when you have to walk in and out to get the subjects in the frame for me.

[geotography]

It's good exercise sopons. :p:)

[Scatterbrain]

I quite like it - it forces you to stay close to your subject & is more challenging.

[kristarella]

Great photos Scatterbrain! I love the colour one: great framing and the eyes are really clear and mesmerising. Very cool.

[corry]

here is one i took yesterday while out working with the cows on the farm. i just love this lens.....it only took a few pics for me to fall in love with it...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2034/2529647713_a11180678c.jpg

[geotography]

...wearing/enjoying Grandfather's (camera) beanbag:

<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/g.rubaloff/PhotoShootOfSageAtZoieS/photo#5205595464670926706"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/g.rubaloff/SD39fqQYV3I/AAAAAAAAMgk/vmQNn2PeeW0/s400/IMGP9097.jpg" /></a>

(click for slightly larger image)

<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/g.rubaloff/PhotoShootOfSageAtZoieS/photo#5205598651536660386"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/g.rubaloff/SD4AZKQYV6I/AAAAAAAAMhU/wiOu1EpMvXI/s400/IMGP9103.jpg" /></a>

[SkyFire]

These are taken with the canon 50mm f/1.8 II. I bought this lens about a week after the camera on the advice of a friend with the same one - and haven't looked back. Really enjoying learning how to get the best out of it.

That said - noob warning...

1/4000, ISO 200, f/1.8 - Isle of Man TT:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2255/2539243672_e26168a23a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/26660729@N03/2539243672/in/photostream/)

1/2000, ISO 200, f/1.8 - Brother in Thought

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3171/2550432811_f6c176aa97.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/26660729@N03/2550432811/)

ta,
Phil.

[Scatterbrain]

I was out taking some portrait shots of my girls when this little fella came into view so I took a quick pic of him. I thought it came out pretty well considering I hadn't set up for thi type of shot. I wouldn't normally think of using my nifty fifty for nature pics.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22966765@N06/2546570942/" title="Buzz buzz buzz buzz buzzy bee! by Sarah (scatterbrain), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2138/2546570942_49578cf076.jpg" width="500" height="401" alt="Buzz buzz buzz buzz buzzy bee!" /></a>

[corry]

neat, looks like he's huddled up sleeping like a baby on that flower....great job. i've been walking around with my 50 mm on outside and enjoying the results.....until i see a bird way up in a tree then i wish i had my zoom on LOL

[lputman]

Thanks to Inkista, PhotoNewt and jiminyClickit, I'm beginning to get the hang of this thing. :D

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24500167@N07/2556459801/" title="Don't know what this is?!? by Lori Putman, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/2556459801_17460f4964.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Don't know what this is?!?" /></a>

[geotography]

Nice :). I love the clarity. Is that a bromeliad?

[geotography]

@lputman: Two of my favorites in your gallery are Hey Mom and Nappy. Really nice photographs!

geo
:)

[lputman]

Nice :). I love the clarity. Is that a bromeliad?

Thank you. Yes it is. I had to do a little research, like posting it in the share your shots section, where I was promptly informed what it is. :)

[lputman]

@lputman: Two of my favorites in your gallery are Hey Mom and Nappy. Really nice photographs!

geo
:)

Thanks again.

[geotography]

<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/g.rubaloff/STREETPHOTOGRAPHY/photo#5209944985314192626"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/g.rubaloff/SE1xXFT67PI/AAAAAAAANlw/14_U-KThRUo/s400/IMGP9674_edited-1.psd.jpg" /></a>

(click twice for larger image)

These two brothers were boffing in an alley behind their home in the Railroad District of Ashland. Boffing, I learned today, is combat with safe, foam weapons.

[Pshorten]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pshorten/2578759854/" title="Watery Llama Scarf by pshorten, on Flickr