First shots with the 50mm f/1.8.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

05/08/2006 03:35:10 PM · #1

This lens if MUCH sharper than the 18-55mm kit lens. I'll probably never use the kit lens again unless I really need wide angle. Here's a shot of my dog. Straight from camera no PP.

Message edited by alanfreed - BIG honkin' photos.

fotomann_forever

05/08/2006 03:36:58 PM · #2

Whoa big photos... might want to put those as links.

Yeah, ya can't beat that lens for the price, though. I absolutely love mine.

alanfreed

Nikon Z9

05/08/2006 03:54:06 PM · #3

I removed the links to the photos 'cause they're huge. Please add a link to them, or put them in your profile so we can use the thumbnail feature.

Thanks!

05/08/2006 03:57:16 PM · #4

Sorry about that. Here ya go.

Original

Crop

Message edited by author 2006-05-08 15:57:33.

Ampao64

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

05/08/2006 04:10:10 PM · #5

Someone's lovin the lens!!

hehe next thing you know, you're gonna want some Ls

ericwoo

Nikon Z7II

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120 f/4 S

05/08/2006 04:16:33 PM · #6

Very crisp! I am also glad to see some posting with that fancy, new gear. Now pony up the $25 and get into some challenges.

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

05/08/2006 04:17:27 PM · #7

Originally posted by ericwoo:

Very crisp! I am also glad to see some posting with that fancy, new gear. Now pony up the $25 and get into some challenges.

Yeah, I know. I've been waiting till I got my DSLR and a couple lenses. Soon. :)

ragamuffingirl

Sony Alpha NEX-5N

05/08/2006 04:20:26 PM · #8

How much did you pay for that lens/where'd you get it? I have the 50mm f/2.something on order, but I'd love to go faster.

rex

Canon PowerShot SD780

05/08/2006 04:28:21 PM · #9

Originally posted by ragamuffingirl:

How much did you pay for that lens/where'd you get it? I have the 50mm f/2.something on order, but I'd love to go faster.

$79

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

05/08/2006 04:35:45 PM · #10

Bingo. I got it at a local shop for $76.99 + tax.

elemess

Canon EOS-20D

05/08/2006 04:48:42 PM · #11

If only I could get my dog to stay still long enough to get a sharp shot with that lens. I've been trying since the day I got it.

ragamuffingirl

Sony Alpha NEX-5N

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

05/08/2006 04:56:52 PM · #12

Okay, I'm book marking that. That's about what I was going to pay for the f/2.something.

renegade1966

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

05/08/2006 10:03:42 PM · #13

I just got my 350D Rebel XT last week with the kit lens. I was wondering if the lens was the reason for the not so sharp pictures or if it was me. This is my first DSLR after all.
After seeing your pics I think I need the 50mm 1.8 lens!!!

digitalpins

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

05/08/2006 10:07:27 PM · #14

yea thats a great little lens, for those who are interested in getting it also look on fredmiranda's buy sell forum. I have seen them for as little as 50 bucks on there. I got mine for 40 bucks on craigslist.

I love that lens its also on my camera. But for 79 bucks you cant go wrong its really an awesome lens

Message edited by author 2006-05-08 22:08:08.

oOWonderBreadOo

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

05/08/2006 10:29:31 PM · #15

depending on what you shoot you might want to go with the 85mm 1.8, that'll be my next lens purchase. with the 50 I have to get so far away to get a good frame unless it's only one person.
also with the crop factor the 85mm is really about a 50 anyways...
just some more info to stew on ;0)

kgeary

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM for Nikon

05/08/2006 10:52:49 PM · #16

Originally posted by oOWonderBreadOo:

Hmm...I think you have it all backwards?

Why would you have to back up more with a 50mm than an 85mm? And the 85mm isn't really a 50mm because of the crop factor, it's actually a 136mm.

eschelar

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

05/08/2006 11:01:20 PM · #17

"Quite so." said Special K to SpecialK 0783 (my old nickname at work was 'special k'... don't ask :)

I am using the 50mm f/1.8 and the 85mm f/1.8. The first is mine and the second is borrowed.

I find that for most purposes, the 85mm is too long and I am always backing away. With kids, it's damn near impossible because as I back away, they come closer. Inside most rooms, you both have to be near the walls.

I've also got the kit lens in my bag, also borrowed.

Of all the lenses I've been using since I got the camera, probably 750 have been with the 50mm, 250 with the 85, 150 with the kit lens and maybe 100 so far with my 80-200.

Most of my pictures have been of kids as you can see. VERY sharp...

It is interesting because after taking 100 pictures with the 18-55, I liked it so much, I've almost changed my mind from getting the Tamron 28-75 to getting the Tamron 17-50... Nice range! Highly useful.

oOWonderBreadOo

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

05/08/2006 11:11:06 PM · #18

youre absolutely right! (where is my head today?) good- glad I'm stupid and posted my uninformed opinion for the public to view because otherwise I would have bought the 85. DOH!

...thanks :0)