I appreciate all the comments. It's an interesting read and I'm learning something here. Like most have said, there is a miniscule amount of DOF when I was shooting at f/1.8 only 2ft from the subject. As others have said this is probably not really needed (the large aperture). Also to get anything out of these settings (as others have suggested) I'd be better off shooting in a more controlled environment (tripod, focus rail...)
I do really appreciate the help. I like the 50mm. I think it takes some great portraits and is really sharp at the right aperture (3.2 to 5.6 from my experience). I think it's pretty fickle when trying to use it for small subjects and close in stuff. But that's probably not what it's meant for.
Went back to the daffodils today to give it another shot and though I think these are better there still not great. I'm learning though.
First one is f/4.5, 1/80, ISO 200, and about 4 feet from the subject and then cropped in. The second one is f/2.2, 1/1000, ISO 200, and again about 4ft from the subject. I was just trying to see if I could do better with the large aperture. These are better than yesterday but not the best.
I do really appreciate the help. I like the 50mm. I think it takes some great portraits and is really sharp at the right aperture (3.2 to 5.6 from my experience). I think it's pretty fickle when trying to use it for small subjects and close in stuff. But that's probably not what it's meant for.
Went back to the daffodils today to give it another shot and though I think these are better there still not great. I'm learning though.
First one is f/4.5, 1/80, ISO 200, and about 4 feet from the subject and then cropped in. The second one is f/2.2, 1/1000, ISO 200, and again about 4ft from the subject. I was just trying to see if I could do better with the large aperture. These are better than yesterday but not the best.
