Canon Lens EF 50mm F1.8 II
May 9, 2012 11:58:25 #
RonRhu
Loc: Scotland, UK
I have just got a Canon Lens EF 50mm F1.8 II for my Canon 1100D (Rebel T3).
What type of pics will I use this for. I got it initially for portrait photography. Will it be any good for night time shots of the stars
Your assistance would be appreciated
What type of pics will I use this for. I got it initially for portrait photography. Will it be any good for night time shots of the stars
Your assistance would be appreciated
May 9, 2012 12:20:20 #
It is probably the best general purpose lens that has been around since the 1960's.
The best answer to your question is to use it for anything you want as you decide how it can best serve you along with whatever other lenses you may have.
There is no right answer. Do what works for you and have fun doing it!!
The best answer to your question is to use it for anything you want as you decide how it can best serve you along with whatever other lenses you may have.
There is no right answer. Do what works for you and have fun doing it!!
May 9, 2012 20:10:18 #
RonRhu wrote:
I have just got a Canon Lens EF 50mm F1.8 II for my Canon 1100D (Rebel T3).
What type of pics will I use this for. I got it initially for portrait photography. Will it be any good for night time shots of the stars
Your assistance would be appreciated
What type of pics will I use this for. I got it initially for portrait photography. Will it be any good for night time shots of the stars
Your assistance would be appreciated
Hi RonRhu: Here is a great website that covers all of Canon lenses. The EF 50mm1.8 II is considered a prime len, with good quality optics but low end lens mount because of the plastic mounting and is considered a great value for the money. It is a great all round lens. A 50 mm lens was the main lens used in film photography back in the day. Here is that website. http://photonotes.org/articles/beginner-faq/lenses.html Hope this helps.
May 9, 2012 20:14:15 #
I just purchased that same lens today. I am so excited to get started with it! Good luck with yours.
May 10, 2012 03:31:45 #
RonRhu
Loc: Scotland, UK
travlnman46 wrote:
quote=RonRhu I have just got a Canon Lens EF 50mm... (show quote)
Thanks travlnman, Had a look and is very helpful, much appreciated
May 10, 2012 04:17:06 #
RonRhu wrote:
I have just got a Canon Lens EF 50mm F1.8 II for my Canon 1100D (Rebel T3).What type of pics will I use this for. I got it initially for portrait photography. Will it be any good for night time shots of the stars
Ron, the 50/1.8 is a great lens. I have the 1.4 and I NEVER leave home w/o it. They are small and light. I don't use mine all that much since I have a full range of zooms but as soon as it starts to get a little dark or I go indoors, it is the ONLY lens that will do because of its' speed. It is twice as fast as the most expensive zoon and about the same IQ.
As for stars, it will do a great job. On you cam it will be a slight telephoto, seeing just a little closer than your eye does.
Put your cam on ISO 800, your cam on AV and the lens on 1.8 and go out and take some night shots. Ambient/available light shots are wonderful. I never use a flash. You will love it, AND it won't scare anybody. People don't flee into the shadows like with with a big, fat zoom pointed at them!
Enjoy it.
May 10, 2012 04:47:07 #
SharpShooter wrote:
quote=RonRhu I have just got a Canon Lens EF 50mm... (show quote)
I second this..I've had the 1.8 and now have the 1.4 and they are my favorite lenses.
they are tack sharp and dependable. They'll do landscape, portraits, street, just about anything you can think of.
Here is a shot from my 50 1.8 and one from the 1.4:
May 10, 2012 05:40:27 #
RonRhu
Loc: Scotland, UK
Thanks for comments, I will have a go and see what I can get with my limited knowledge (it is getting better !!!!, knowledge that is )
May 10, 2012 10:44:16 #
rpavich wrote:
Here is a shot from my 50 1.8 and one from the 1.4:
Here is a shot from my 50 1.8 and one from the 1.4:
Quite a duo of images. I like the shot of the outdoor sloth without shoes better. :lol:
May 10, 2012 10:49:54 #
Festina Lente wrote:
Quite a duo of images. I like the shot of the outdoor sloth without shoes better. :lol:
rpavich wrote:
Here is a shot from my 50 1.8 and one from the 1.4:
Here is a shot from my 50 1.8 and one from the 1.4:
Quite a duo of images. I like the shot of the outdoor sloth without shoes better. :lol:
I move just as slow these days :)
May 10, 2012 19:11:08 #
RonRhu wrote:
quote=travlnman46 quote=RonRhu I have just got a... (show quote)
Hi RonRhu: You are more than welcome, it is my go to website when I have any questions concerning Canon lenses.
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