Kirislin Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 Bumping this thread because of you guys I had to go out and get myself a 50mm 1.8 Lens this morning - now want to get home and try it out . The camera store guy said he had a run on 50mm lens and I said maybe its because everybody keeps saying you can't do without one. I should spend less time on DOL it hurts my pocket too much. I have been largely influenced to spend money on lenses by seeing photographs here. I definitely bought the 50mm because of DOL. come on then, show us!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Still at work for a little while longer although just about to jump on the bus and head home as the suspense is killing me. Hmmmm poor dogs think they will be subjected to a photo session when I get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 hope you love it. Have a look at Chezzyrs Macro cheat thread too, that's a 50mm reversed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezzyr Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Yep, the first shots in the Macro cheat thread I took by holding a 50mm lens in reverse against one of my cameras. Was a pain having to hold the lens up all the time so now I am using an OLD manual lens (50mm/1.8) - an adapter I paid $10 for holds the lens in position. I took the water droplet shots with the new set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 Hey Ness have you put that lens on your camera yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Yep I have and taken a few photos not had time to upload any yet . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocco Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I haven't used my 50mm for awhile since having the 85. But caught Ralph on his little Dashie sized deck chair today with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted June 30, 2009 Author Share Posted June 30, 2009 (edited) Edited June 30, 2009 by Kirislin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~*Shell*~ Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 *sigh* I stopped to take a photo of a possum on the way to work one day and when i got up, the strap was twisted so it spun my bag around (it wasn't sealed properly) and my 50mm fell out onto the concrete. It now looks like this: Oh well - the photos I got of the possum were worth it (note: they weren't taken with the 50mm)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugerfly Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Unfortunatly the Canon lenses are a bit plasticy sometmes, specially the 1.8. Sorry to hear of its death Shell. That is an awesome possy photo though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~*Shell*~ Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Yep - literally there are only 3 tiny (very breakable) bits of plastic holding the 50mm 1.8 together. I wanted a 1.4 (the 1.8 was given to me) so now I have an excuse to buy it What a horrible horrible shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Yes, such a shame, Shell!!!!! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 (edited) here you go Shell. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=717437 or this http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=717376 Edited July 1, 2009 by Kirislin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 Had some rellies come to visit today, rellies of the furry 4 legged kind that is. Freezing cold day, so she curled up on my clean washing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Had some rellies come to visit today, rellies of the furry 4 legged kind that is. Freezing cold day, so she curled up on my clean washing That top one is so adorable.... OK for those in the know... after reading reviews I am still not sure.... 50mm 1.4D or 50mm 1.4G for my D80? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 OK for those in the know... after reading reviews I am still not sure....50mm 1.4D or 50mm 1.4G for my D80? Have you got a Nikon? I am not sure about the letters after the 1.4. I know Canon make at least 3 50mm lenses. A 1.8 which is the cheapest, it's known as the nifty fifty, then the 1.4 which is what I have and then the 1.2L which costs thousands $$ I think there might be a 50mm 1.0 but if there is it's way out of my league. It is possible the Nikon range has something similar. What's the prices on the two you've listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Have you got a Nikon? I am not sure about the letters after the 1.4. I know Canon make at least 3 50mm lenses. A 1.8 which is the cheapest, it's known as the nifty fifty, then the 1.4 which is what I have and then the 1.2L which costs thousands $$ I think there might be a 50mm 1.0 but if there is it's way out of my league.It is possible the Nikon range has something similar. What's the prices on the two you've listed. There is the 50mm 1.8, the 50mm 1.4D and the new 50mm 1.4G... retailing at around $180, $450 and $800 respectively. The 1.4 is what I'd really like, and I think the G is more aimed at those cameras without the on board motor (D40 etc) as there is an AF-S motor on board, but some places say the optics are better in the G than the D, but is it worth twice the price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 better get advice off a Nikon person I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 (edited) Some of my friend's dogs taken over the weekend [Canon 50mm 1.4] ... Edited August 19, 2009 by ruthless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellatrix Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 What fantastic pics! I am most definitely sold now. Does anyone use any good website where they buy their lenses from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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