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03/20/2004 01:15:26 PM · #1 |
I got a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II yesterday.
Everyone is right..it's light, toy like, but fast and loads of fun. I think will be an asset to my camera bag.
Special thanks to Gordon for the guidance. |
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03/20/2004 02:06:40 PM · #2 |
| I used this lens at a christen today (became the godfather for the child), using it at F1.8 at 800/400 iso - very happy with the results - great wee lens ;-) |
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03/20/2004 03:03:18 PM · #3 |
Got mine yesterday too. Fast, light and sharp.
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03/20/2004 03:13:05 PM · #4 |
I got mine this week too. I did a set of outdoor impromptu portraits with it this afternoon. Maybe I'll have some results to show later.
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03/20/2004 03:17:44 PM · #5 |
I like this lens quite a bit also. I actually use it more frequently than I do the f/1.4 version that I also own mainly because it is small and light and I think it performs better wide open than its faster brother does. It also works great with extension tubes and diopter lenses for a low cost macro lens.
Greg
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03/20/2004 04:22:47 PM · #6 |
I also have been using this lens for a week, its great! Great work Spazmo!!
Neil
Message edited by author 2004-03-20 19:21:43. |
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03/20/2004 04:26:33 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
Got mine yesterday too. Fast, light and sharp.
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Super blue eyes. Good capture!! :) |
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03/20/2004 06:24:22 PM · #8 |
I have this lens too, it's sweet. Very good in low light conditions and fast.
Originally posted by dadas115:
It also works great with extension tubes and diopter lenses for a low cost macro lens.
Greg |
I'm curious about this, what kind of extension tube does it use and how exactly is that done?
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03/20/2004 06:36:34 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by bruchen:
I have this lens too, it's sweet. Very good in low light conditions and fast.
Originally posted by dadas115:
It also works great with extension tubes and diopter lenses for a low cost macro lens.
Greg |
I'm curious about this, what kind of extension tube does it use and how exactly is that done? |
Basically, the extension tube fits between the lens and the camera body. By placing the optics further away, you get closer focus. The Canon extension tubes still couple the lens to the AF system, so you get AF.
Canon EXtension Tubes
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03/20/2004 10:37:16 PM · #10 |
here is a shot of a US nickle using the canon 50mm f1.4 and the 12, 24, and 36mm extension tubes all together.
here are the Kenko's Tubes
but I got them somewhere else for $109...thats all 3 for $109 total
James
Nickle
Message edited by author 2004-03-21 00:54:54.
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03/20/2004 11:36:02 PM · #11 |
James, your Nickle link isn't working.
Sounds like a good price for all three.
Is the image quality affected by the kind of extension tube used? Pretty sure about Canon tubes' compatibility but what's your experience with other brands?
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03/21/2004 12:55:52 AM · #12 |
I fixed the link....sorry about that I worked on a car or about 9 hours today and m fingers are very sore and stiff
Nickel
James
Message edited by author 2004-03-21 00:56:21.
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03/22/2004 07:32:30 PM · #13 |
Another shot with the 50mm
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