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Nitex · 08-01-2011, 12:00 PM

^ nick, i purchased the canon 50 1.8 along with the my T3i yesterday. Seems that you like it? i was asking in the other thread if it was a good purchase or not.

Nick911sc · 08-01-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitex

^ nick, i purchased the canon 50 1.8 along with the my T3i yesterday. Seems that you like it? i was asking in the other thread if it was a good purchase or not.

The 50mm 1.8 is one of the sharpest lens you can buy considering it's only $99.

many compare the sharpness to the higher end canon 50mm.

Difference being that the 50mm 1.4 from canon has a better bokeh due to the number of blades used in the lens and the construction quality is better. But optically you can't go wrong with the 50mm 1.8

Here are a few photos I had taken with the 50mm when I first got it to give you an idea for sharpness and bokeh

kenchan · 08-01-2011, 11:51 AM

phelan i guess it really depends on what you're trying to take a pict of. in my case 85% will be cars, 10% landscape things when i travel, 5% portraits and closeups (my kit lens can do f/3.5 at 18mm..) which is more than enough for me.

if im doing more close ups inside the house i guess i'd opt for something with a large apeture to get a nice dramatic effect with the background blown out...and more lighting(?)

Red__Zed · 08-01-2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitex

^ nick, i purchased the canon 50 1.8 along with the my T3i yesterday. Seems that you like it? i was asking in the other thread if it was a good purchase or not.

Great for portrait shots and such. I'd go with the 35mm though since you have the 1.6x crop, at least for general purpose shooting.

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phelan · 08-01-2011, 12:08 PM

i think i need to read a primer on crop factor, i always get confused by it.

so far my photography is about 40% cars, 25% conventions, 25% food, and 10% miscellaneous landscapes. i'm not sure how much is going to change (i think cars will go down, food might go up as i'm a huge foodie lol).

during AX, spec jay was going nuts over his 50mm prime lens, i'm debating to try that out and see how it goes. one thing i do know, i'm awful at low light shots right now, both of my lenses are rated around f/5.6

Nitex - are those edited shots? they look pretty damn good.

...is everybody here on a canon??

Parkerman · 08-01-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

i think i need to read a primer on crop factor, i always get confused by it.

so far my photography is about 40% cars, 25% conventions, 25% food, and 10% miscellaneous landscapes. i'm not sure how much is going to change (i think cars will go down, food might go up as i'm a huge foodie lol).

during AX, spec jay was going nuts over his 50mm prime lens, i'm debating to try that out and see how it goes. one thing i do know, i'm awful at low light shots right now, both of my lenses are rated around f/5.6

Nitex - are those edited shots? they look pretty damn good.

...is everybody here on a canon??

Not me... lol.

Alchemy · 08-01-2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

i think i need to read a primer on crop factor, i always get confused by it.

So far my photography is about 40% cars, 25% conventions, 25% food, and 10% miscellaneous landscapes. I'm not sure how much is going to change (i think cars will go down, food might go up as i'm a huge foodie lol).

During ax, spec jay was going nuts over his 50mm prime lens, i'm debating to try that out and see how it goes. One thing i do know, i'm awful at low light shots right now, both of my lenses are rated around f/5.6

nitex - are those edited shots? They look pretty damn good.

...is everybody here on a canon??

Nikon ftw!

Nitex · 08-01-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

i think i need to read a primer on crop factor, i always get confused by it.

so far my photography is about 40% cars, 25% conventions, 25% food, and 10% miscellaneous landscapes. i'm not sure how much is going to change (i think cars will go down, food might go up as i'm a huge foodie lol).

during AX, spec jay was going nuts over his 50mm prime lens, i'm debating to try that out and see how it goes. one thing i do know, i'm awful at low light shots right now, both of my lenses are rated around f/5.6

Nitex - are those edited shots? they look pretty damn good.

...is everybody here on a canon??

Thanks Phelan! I did some minor tweaking in photoshop lightroom 3 (trial version - will be buying at the end).

Nick, very clear shots! Cool dog

Took a few more shots around the back yard

I tried to this this little guy to slow down for a second but.. this was as in focus as i could get him with out a tripod. Had to use manual with the 50mm.

Parkerman · 08-01-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitex

Thanks Phelan! I did some minor tweaking in photoshop lightroom 3 (trial version - will be buying at the end).

Nick, very clear shots! Cool dog

Took a few more shots around the back yard

I tried to this this little guy to slow down for a second but.. this was as in focus as i could get him with out a tripod. Had to use manual with the 50mm.

=P

phelan · 08-01-2011, 12:17 PM

lulz i should've noticed your avatar before i wrote that

yay nikon? haha

Nick911sc · 08-01-2011, 12:46 PM

Only paid $200 or so for the Rokinon, which is cheap compared to what's on the market.

Parkerman · 08-01-2011, 01:01 PM

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Only paid $200 or so for the Rokinon, which is cheap compared to what's on the market.

Well, the problem is I shoot full frame, most of those are for crop sensors I believe... Though I could be wrong.

Nick911sc · 08-01-2011, 01:06 PM

I remember seeing people with Full Frame camera's were able to use the lens without any issues. I think some might have cut off the attached lens hood to clear up any problems. I could be wrong though since there are a few different versions of this lens that might work for FF.

Red__Zed · 08-01-2011, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Parkerman

Well, the problem is I shoot full frame, most of those are for crop sensors I believe... Though I could be wrong.

Yeah, let's all feel bad for the guy shooting FX

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Nick911sc · 08-01-2011, 01:22 PM

Nice shots!

The first shot of the spider is going to be difficult to get with that lens due to the focusing distance needed.

I think some people use adapters to mount the 50mm backwards to use as a macro lens.

But if you're into macro I'd go for a legit Macro lens

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Nitex Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 848 Drives: '13 GTI Stage 2 UNI Rep Power: 17	^ nick, i purchased the canon 50 1.8 along with the my T3i yesterday. Seems that you like it? i was asking in the other thread if it was a good purchase or not. __________________ 2013 Drivers ED GTI \| Stage 2 Unitronic

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phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 39 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3407	i think i need to read a primer on crop factor, i always get confused by it. so far my photography is about 40% cars, 25% conventions, 25% food, and 10% miscellaneous landscapes. i'm not sure how much is going to change (i think cars will go down, food might go up as i'm a huge foodie lol). during AX, spec jay was going nuts over his 50mm prime lens, i'm debating to try that out and see how it goes. one thing i do know, i'm awful at low light shots right now, both of my lenses are rated around f/5.6 Nitex - are those edited shots? they look pretty damn good. ...is everybody here on a canon?? __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence. Last edited by phelan; 08-01-2011 at 12:11 PM.

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phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 39 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3407	lulz i should've noticed your avatar before i wrote that yay nikon? haha __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

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Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 21	I remember seeing people with Full Frame camera's were able to use the lens without any issues. I think some might have cut off the attached lens hood to clear up any problems. I could be wrong though since there are a few different versions of this lens that might work for FF. Last edited by Nick911sc; 08-01-2011 at 01:09 PM.

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08-01-2011, 11:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	phelan i guess it really depends on what you're trying to take a pict of. in my case 85% will be cars, 10% landscape things when i travel, 5% portraits and closeups (my kit lens can do f/3.5 at 18mm..) which is more than enough for me. if im doing more close ups inside the house i guess i'd opt for something with a large apeture to get a nice dramatic effect with the background blown out...and more lighting(?)

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Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 21	Only paid $200 or so for the Rokinon, which is cheap compared to what's on the market.

08-01-2011, 01:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 21	Nice shots! The first shot of the spider is going to be difficult to get with that lens due to the focusing distance needed. I think some people use adapters to mount the 50mm backwards to use as a macro lens. But if you're into macro I'd go for a legit Macro lens

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