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Just trying out the Canon 50mm f1.8. New today, so would like to know what you think?
Comments please.
Thanks.
| Brand: | Canon |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 550D |
| Lens: | 50.0 mm f/1.8 |
| Recording media: | JPEG (digital) |
| Date Taken: | 6 Jan 2012 - 9:07 PM |
| Focal Length: | 50mm |
| Aperture: | f/1.8 |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/60sec |
| Exposure Comp: | 0.0 |
| ISO: | 500 |
| Exposure Mode: | Not Defined |
| Metering Mode: | Multi-segment |
| Flash: | Off, Did not fire |
| Title: | My new nifty 50 test shot |
| Username: | 
SiPickles |
| Uploaded: | 7 Jan 2012 - 12:36 AM |
| Tags: | Close-up / macro, Flash / lighting, General, Specialist / abstract |
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The idea is quite good using the out of focus lights as a background. You need a bit more light on the figure and, just because your new lens is f1.8. you don't have to use it at that.
Did you use a tripod - you should in these circumstances. The figure should be pin sharp with that lens and I'm afraid it isn't. Either shake, inaccurate focusing, or both. When you are this close, manual focus ensures the focal point is where you want it, and a bit of body sway at f1.8 will alter the plane of focus dramatically.
I would also set exposure manually in these circumstances.
Paul
Ok, bokeh!
You may not have sharpened Woody after you re sized for upload Alison, as he comes out nicely with a little sharpening. The lens has really nice bokeh, and as you likely know, in real life shots will perform better stopped down one or two from 1.8. You will have fun with it Im sure.
regards
Willie
Sorry Simon, - confused you with another member who often uses the wooden dolls as props, her name is Alison of course, so apologies.
One thing you will find about a prime lens like this is that it will force you to think about composition more than if you used a zoom, as you have to move yourself and the camera to compose. And, like all primes, it is much sharper than a zoom. The sweet spot for this lens is f/5.6, where it is sharpest from the centre to the edge.
Heres a link to information on depth of field you can use for this lens and your camera combination:
http://www.dofmaster.com/dofjs.html
Hope this makes up for the confusion!
Regards
Willie
Re: Paul, think it was a bit of body sway, didn't realise how much it can affect focus, only just got it that day tho. Takes a bit of getting used to, never used a prime before. Amazed at the sharpness you can get when it goes right. thanks for the heads up.
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