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Old 01-11-2010, 11:00 PM
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Found out Minolta AF lenses are 100% compatible with my Alpha .. who knew? Well, I lucked into a second hand Maxxum 50mm f1.7 .. I don't know if this is what you guys sometimes refer to as a nifty 50, but I'm stunned by the DoF it offers, and learning how to control the light outdoor .. whoa .. anywho, here's a couple from my test run through the house, 2 close ups of a little palm plant tropical in the living room...


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Old 01-11-2010, 11:03 PM
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That is what I said when I got my 35mm f/1.8.... incredible with the DOF. Very nice shots as always. Enjoy your new lens.
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Old 01-11-2010, 11:11 PM
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I lucked into a second hand Maxxum 50mm f1.7 ..

You know what they say, better an ounce of luck than a pound of gold. Great lens and great pictures Ian, theres no stopping you now
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Old 01-11-2010, 11:11 PM
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I was able to get a f28 1:2.8 for next to nothing ,originally for an OM olympus, but with an adapter, fits my dslr. A great lens, my avatar was taken with it. It's worth keeping an eye out for such lenses. Enjoy your new lens.
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Old 01-11-2010, 11:13 PM
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You're really going to love that lens Ian. I love my 50 mm. Beautiful shots you got with it. Really beautiful.
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Old 01-11-2010, 11:13 PM
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Congratulations on the new lens! Nice pictures, can't wait to see more.
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Old 01-12-2010, 12:13 AM
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Cracking shots there Ian, just wonderful! Love the bokeh effects with a 50mm. I too love mine.
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Old 01-12-2010, 12:24 AM
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Great shots Ian...gotta love that lens. Have fun.
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Old 01-12-2010, 12:24 AM
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Yay... you got one too I love my new 50mm 1.8... I don't think I've taken it off my camera yet. (Not sure if that's a good thing) But I LOVE IT!
These are fantastic test shots Ian... love the lighting and the colors and the DoF is spectacualr. Have fun my friend... this is a awesome lens!
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Old 01-12-2010, 12:26 AM
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Congratulations on your good fortune and on the great photos.

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