Post your images from a 50mm f1.8 on a DSLR

[Chip NoVaMac]

I have seen much talk about both the Canon and Nikon 50mm "intro" lenses used on an DSLR.

For my FOV, I do not find these lenses helpful for my shooting style. I much prefer a 12-24 Tokina. Would love to see tons of images from those that feel the 50mm lens is a must have.

 

[drlunanerd]

Me too.

What about a 35mm lens though on a DSLR? Surely more flexible - gives about a classic 50mm FOV? Nikon do a couple, F2 I think is fastest?

 

[Chip NoVaMac]

I have the 35/2.0 for my Nikon kit. Been thinking of going out for a days shooting with just that lens. Sort of going back to school.

 

[cookie1105]

These pics are with an ef 50mm f/1.4 not f/1.8. I am using a rebel xt so they are effectlvely 85mm (1.6x Crop). I hope they still qualify.

I am trying to make a photo essay on Christiania.
It used to be legal to sell soft drugs in Christiania. The government cracked down on this 2 years ago. Ever since, tensions have been high between residents and inhabitants and criminality has been on the rise. Yesterday 2 young men were assaulted by resident pushers with baseball bats, for trying to sell 5g of hashish. The police have been conducting random searches for weapons all day. I am going to try and document both sides of the story over the next couple of weeks.

Let me know what you think. P.S. What a rush!!

 

[Chip NoVaMac]

These pics are with an ef 50mm f/1.4 not f/1.8. I am using a rebel xt so they are effectlvely 85mm (1.6x Crop). I hope they still qualify.

Yep they qualify. I was interested in seeing use of the 50mm lens on any APS-C sized sensor camera.

I am trying to make a photo essay on Christiania.
It used to be legal to sell soft drugs in Christiania. The government cracked down on this 2 years ago. Ever since, tensions have been high between residents and inhabitants and criminality has been on the rise. Yesterday 2 young men were assaulted by resident pushers with baseball bats, for trying to sell 5g of hashish. The police have been conducting random searches for weapons all day. I am going to try and document both sides of the story over the next couple of weeks.

Let me know what you think. P.S. What a rush!!

Interesting background. I hope that you will post a thread of the final project.

That being said, I am not sure that these two images tell a story. Much like the images that I have posted here on MR of Memorial Day doings, I am not sure that some of the images could stand alone.

Photojournalism requires that emotion be shown through the single image. Sometimes it requires a series of pictures and words to set that emotion in place.

Please continue to share your images.

 

[cookie1105]

I agree with you wholeheartedly Chip. These images don't tell a story by themselves. They are just pictures of the police arresting somebody.

Today was really a recce, hopefully over the next couple of weeks I will get those few elusive shots that stand alone and require no words of explanation!

I do really like your pics Chip. Your pic on the POTD thread #79 I think is brilliant. Alot of depth and detail. It can stand alone!

I assume that memorial day weekend is like rememberance sunday in the U.K.?

 

[Chip NoVaMac]

I do really like your pics Chip. Your pic on the POTD thread #79 I think is brilliant. Alot of depth and detail. It can stand alone!

Thanks for the warm words.

I have always loved showing life through photos. Photographers like Hines, Capra, and Bresson have inspired me. Wish I had a better view on my own work, maybe I would be doing something different to pay the bills.

I assume that memorial day weekend is like rememberance sunday in the U.K.?

A quick Google confirmed that you are right. Though 11/11 is Veterans Day here in the US, remembering all of those that served our Nation in the military.

 

[ipacmm]

I just ordered that lens 10 mins ago because everyone was talking so highly about it...so it will be here on Thursday and I will post some pictures from it.

 

[cookie1105]

Please enlighten me. I know Henri Cartier-Bresson and Robert Capa but who is Hines?

 

[Chip NoVaMac]

Please enlighten me. I know Henri Cartier-Bresson and Robert Capa but who is Hines?

Sorry, my bad. I meant Lewis W. Hine (http://www.masters-of-photography.com/H/hine/hine.html).

 

[fireball jones]

Figured this would be a good thread for my first post... as I love the 50mm on my D50. I have the kit 18-55 and the 70-300G as well, but I'd say the 50 has been on the camera 90% of the time since I got it. I took these two this weekend (click for the 1280 version):





Let me know what you think

 

[ipacmm]

The lens came in a day early so here is a quick shot from it:

 

[Emerson]

Two Words: Low Light

That is the reason I have this little "cheap" lens. Plus it is sharp as a tack, and weighs nothing so I don't worry about throwing in my bag when I go out to shoot. I highly recommend picky one up, you won't regret it. IMHO

Here is a shot of my wife, a little PS work went into to it, but before I worked on it is was way too sharp for a womans portrait.

Fresh Veggies

Simply put just order the lens, it is only $99 if you don't like it you can return it or sell it for close to what you paid.

 

[beatzfreak]

My first atttempt with this lens, so it may not be a good example.

 

[trudd]

Taken on a Canon 20D. I'll try to upload some 1DMKIIN and 5D shots later if you wish. I'm away from home and don't have access to my harddrives.

 

[cookie1105]

So I have had the 50mm 1.4 for about a week now. I love it and I know that it is not coming off for at least a couple of thousand photos (mainly because my other lens is the kit lens ) This is one of the first photos that I took with this lens.
Louise

ISO 100
f/2
1/60s
C & C welcome

 

[Chip NoVaMac]

Thanks all for your 50mm lens post so far. Keep them coming. There is some great inspiration on use of this particular lens.

Thanks.