How To Get The Best From 50 mm Lens (Page 4): I used a 50mm with film for years when first starting in photography. I always felt is was "too tight" of a lens, although I did learn a...

mohawk51 Loc: Texas

I used a 50mm with film for years when first starting in photography. I always felt is was "too tight" of a lens, although I did learn a lot. 3 years ago I went over to a Voigtlander 40mm F2 lens. I like this much better than the 50. There's just something about the 40mm focal length. It's got a Leica look that appeals to me.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Jim Bob wrote:

Don't want slack. Don't need any. All I ask is that the idiots crawl back under that rock for at least 2 decades.

You most certainly know about crawling out from under rocks. Your posts prove it.

bugguy Loc: midwest

DaveO wrote:

Can always count on you for negativity......

I agree with everything that you've posted DaveO. This is suppose to be about photographers "helping" other photographers. The nasty replies aren't necessary. Notice how many "hogs" logged off because of the direction that this post has taken. There was another member from a few years ago that was always posting rude and snide remarks, always engaging in personal wars instead of dealing with the topic. I believe that person was booted off. Admin needs to take a look at this. I've noticed this occurring more frequently lately. This forum is starting to remind me of the fac..... forums or whatever they are called that some of my friends belong to. Everyday the members are engaged in these mini personal wars. My apologies to the original poster and hopefully you received your answer between all of the other garbage. LETS BEHAVE LIKE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN PEOPLE! We share this crazy passion for photography.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

bugguy,

Fun is fun and enjoyable for many, but to continually berate people is crude, no matter how justified it may seem to some. We are here for many reasons and to meet trolls is not one of them. Maybe in the future I should strive to be more tolerant! :)

Jim Bob

bugguy wrote:

I agree with everything that you've posted DaveO. ... (show quote)

Oh my God! Another sycophant has surfaced. I can't behave like a gentleman. It's contrary to my nature.

Jim Bob

DaveO wrote:

You most certainly know about crawling out from under rocks. Your posts prove it.

You ain't never lied.

bugguy Loc: midwest

Jim Bob wrote:

Oh my God! Another sycophant has surfaced. I can't behave like a gentleman. It's contrary to my nature.

Ouch! I had to look up that word. Jim Bob you remind me of a local radio host from a couple of years ago. He would say the most offensive things on the air until one day I called to blast him off. He told me in a very humorous way that his show was for "entertainment purposes". At that point I understood. Bottom line, you do seem to know a thing or two about photography. Please try to be nicer in your comments. I practice "Detente"

OldEarl Loc: Northeast Kansas

Teddy Hill wrote:

I just purchased a Canon EF 50mm 1:1.8 Lens for my Canon EOS 70D and need advice on the best uses for it. Scenery? Landscapes? People? Thanks.

Henri Cartier Bresson use a rangefinder Leica with a 50mm lens for the vast majority of his work. Before I got my 105 f/2.5 I used a 50 for everything--it was a matter of trying to support my family and saving pennies--in the early 70s $250-300 was a lot of money, like 4-6 weeks of groceries.

You can do portraits as long as you disabuse yourself of the notion that a portrait is just head and shoulders. While I currently use a 35 or 24 for street shots, a 50 served Cartier Bresson well. And the slight telephoto effect of the 50 (for a 35mm camera 43 is normal) is very good for landscape or fashion work.

Put the 50 on your camera and carry it that way for three or four weeks. You may have to move in or out, but you will notice yourself adapting.

The craft (photography is a craft or art) requires discipline whether you shoot film or digital. As a discipline I went for a couple months using my rangefinder Canon for everything but a couple paid jobs.

Jim Bob

bugguy wrote:

Ouch! I had to look up that word. Jim Bob you remind me of a local radio host from a couple of years ago. He would say the most offensive things on the air until one day I called to blast him off. He told me in a very humorous way that his show was for "entertainment purposes". At that point I understood. Bottom line, you do seem to know a thing or two about photography. Please try to be nicer in your comments. I practice "Detente"

Okie Dokie. I'll give it a try but I make no promises regarding results.
:-)

reindeer Loc: London U.K.

Good choice by you. Excellent IQ and Bokeh. Makes you think to compose so you enjoy more. Henri Cartier Bresson had a 50mm on his Leica with which he did iconic work. Need I say more? You made an excellent choice. Maybe in the future for a little versatility you might want a 24-105 zoom. But a 50mm you must have.

ralfstinson Loc: SF Bay Area

You bought a lens, then wonder how to use it?!?!

It is am excellent lens and will give you good service for a long time, including when you step up to Full Frame. However, I recommend finding a direction you want to go in, then find equipment to support you going in that direction.

jimmya Loc: Phoenix

Teddy Hill wrote:

I just purchased a Canon EF 50mm 1:1.8 Lens for my Canon EOS 70D and need advice on the best uses for it. Scenery? Landscapes? People? Thanks.

I use mine only in low light situations. I prefer it for people shots under window light in our / their home - it works very well for those situations as below

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Jim Bob

ralfstinson wrote:

You bought a lens, then wonder how to use it?!?!

It is am excellent lens and will give you good service for a long time, including when you step up to Full Frame. However, I recommend finding a direction you want to go in, then find equipment to support you going in that direction.

My thoughts exactly and posted as such.

Carl D Loc: Albemarle, NC.

Nice pic Jimmy, I use the Sigma 1.4 art since I have both a 5d mkiii and a 7d mkii. The nice part is on the 7d it becomes an 85mm perfect for portraits and on the 5d it's a great 50mm. I was always told that you own a 50mm before you own anything else and learn to use it. I started with a Nikon FTN some 45 years ago along with a Yashica Mat 124. I learned my basic lessons along with darkroom work (which I still do). Film is a great teacher and it will instill lessons you will never forget. (No Photoshop there) Oh! wait! my darkroom is a Photo---Shop---little joke there. Back to your comment natural light has always been my preference also.

ralfstinson Loc: SF Bay Area

Oops. Missed your post but good to know someone has similar thoughts.

For Original poster: I have a great helmet that you can put a full size DSLR and video camera on. Interested? I will throw in the tongue switch so you can take pictures without using your hands. You can get great action shots on a motorcycle, ATV or even when falling. PS Not responsible if you hurt your neck during parachute opening shock!