Anyone use one?? I have never shot with an aperture that large before, and I am considering putting this one on my birthday wish list 
Just fishing for some comments about it......
Just fishing for some comments about it......
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A lowlight NIFTY 50 should be a part of everyone's lens aresenal.
I have a few fast 50s.....old and new and they are very versatile in low light. -
I use mine a lot for indoor low light no flash photography. I originally bought it to photograph my son's concerts where flash isn't always allowed. I have gotten some great shots with it, but I also mess up a lot of shots due to the thin DOF. Focusing can get extremely critical. Sometimes I'll take three or four different shutter speed/ aperture combinations just to make sure I've got one with the DOF I'm really after. I'm still just learning how to use it. I love the lens, though.
Speaking of learning, I got the book "Understanding Exposure." I think you were the one that recommended it. I'm only about half-way through it, but I've already learned a lot. Great book!Comment
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I have the cheap-o version (tad slower and plastic) but have had great results (maybe I don't know what I'm missing)
cheap-o version
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Goot to know....Originally posted by AtTheWall View Post
I love that book. It sits on my work desk and I look at it when i get some spare time. Everytime I open it, I find something new to work on.Originally posted by Snakelover View Post
Pssh. That is a great photo.Originally posted by Legdog View Post
That is what I am trying to hash-out, almost 500 for a 50mm sounds kinda steep.... and is it worth the extra money?!Comment
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I just bout the 50mm f1.8 AF today. Lot cheaper at $140. Haven't even put it on the camera yet.Comment
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Let me know how you like it. I am leaning a lot more towards that one to save my money for anotherOriginally posted by texag93 View PostComment
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A lot of my wide Coast Guard photos were shot with a Vivatar f/1.4 50mm lens on a Vivatar 450SLD 35mm.
Here's our LA bird (note tail) shot with the old 50 on B&W film
And an old worn out night shot, wide open with 200 asa Kodak film
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I have a Fantastic Plastic f/1.8 Canon. It's a nice little lens - especially for the $50 I paid for it used.Comment
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I didn't pay nearly that much for mine. I think it was 325 or so.
Love it!
Court uses it alot more than I do....
Shallow DOF.......
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I caved
I went with the 50mm 1/8, 1/3 of the price and with the extra cash I bought
this....
and this.....
I guess I will have to think of another birthday present
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Congrats!Comment
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Hilly, don't think you will be disappointed with it.Comment
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I don't think so either, I am heading to Vegas next weekend and I am planning on packing it... and my trusty fisheye (obviously)
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I have a new in the box Canon FD 50mm 1.8 lens that was never used. It was for a Canon flim camera not digital. I would make someone a great deal.
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