50mm F1.8 canon
Jan 13, 2012 23:44:47 #
sinatraman wrote:
also i know this is a basic question but having done this mistake and feeling like a schmuck afterwards i gotta ask, what apeture were you shooting at? you know the smaller the fstop number the smaller the depth of field right? very cool car. reminds me of the one in American Graffitti.
Yes.....I think I'll try it again, and if its not any clearer I will take my car, haul a** down the highway and fling the darn lense as far as I can....... or maybe I need to have more patience and try try try try again..... After all that is how we learn
Jan 13, 2012 23:46:03 #
Jan 13, 2012 23:47:35 #
RocketScientist wrote:
What were the settings on the pictures? I think y... (show quote)
You are probably right..... It just seems like I am making the same mistake every time I use this lense....
Jan 14, 2012 05:48:37 #
Hi Sherrie! I also have the Canon 50mm f/1.8 lens too and haven't experienced any problems with it. I know that it makes a slight sound when it's trying to focus [the lens moves in & out] in b/4 taking the shot. I think your car shots look okay, at least to me anyway. The car is in focus like you want and the background is slightly out of focus like it should be.
I was doing a photoshoot with my granddaughter, us use as school portraits, and she is in complete focus, while the background is slightly out of focus. I was using my lens in the "Portrait" mode only, I've never tried to use it in the "Manual" mode. I've attached a photo of her so you can see what I'm talking about. Hope this helps.
Settings: Canon EOS 60D; f/4; 1/60sec.; ISO-1000; 50mm. Flash was used for fill light [shade was projected from an awning]. Photo was taken at 5:45pm.
I was doing a photoshoot with my granddaughter, us use as school portraits, and she is in complete focus, while the background is slightly out of focus. I was using my lens in the "Portrait" mode only, I've never tried to use it in the "Manual" mode. I've attached a photo of her so you can see what I'm talking about. Hope this helps.
Settings: Canon EOS 60D; f/4; 1/60sec.; ISO-1000; 50mm. Flash was used for fill light [shade was projected from an awning]. Photo was taken at 5:45pm.
Photoshoot with Floressa
Jan 14, 2012 07:38:23 #
[quote=Sherrie]Was shot at f/3.2 1/800.
Suggestion Sherrie - I've shot at f5.6 1/800 and could of swore I had focused right and the picture came kind of fuzzy. Dropped to 1/400 and it cleared up. Give it a try.
Suggestion Sherrie - I've shot at f5.6 1/800 and could of swore I had focused right and the picture came kind of fuzzy. Dropped to 1/400 and it cleared up. Give it a try.
Jan 14, 2012 08:20:51 #
I have the 50mm 1.8 on a canon 60D and have not had any problems. The pics are great. I generally use it low low light.
Jan 14, 2012 08:29:27 #
Sherrie, I am so glad you asked this question, I too have the same lens, received it for an xmas present, was so excited because I have heard what great clear, crisp shots it takes, and my photos are fuzy also!. I have found if I increase the ap the shots get better, but I still have not gotten a great shot from it. When you figure it out, please let me know, or I will. I am going to a photography class on Tuesday....I am going to ask!.
Jan 14, 2012 08:38:16 #
I would test the lens then decide if it is you or the lens.
I set-up a controlled test with color and fine detail to make sure whether a lens is working properly example: Lens test
I use an diffused light source so I don't get light reflections causing a blur and the camera on a tripod.
Since you are doing this with a Prime lens (fixed focal length) I would start with my tripod/camera set up 12ft from subject take pic and move it closer in 1foot increments till it can no longer focus on the subject.
I use Pinocchio because of the color contrasts and small details. He is about 7" tall.
after you have them done load them into your computer... to scrutinize. Personally I like to use Picassa for this step JUST because it is quick -- click on the thumbnail the below the pic on the bottom right there is a 1:1 you can click which will zoom to the middle of the pic at 100% zoom-- Personally if that isn't sharp BUT I can back it off to 50% and it is sharp (for a non-L lens) I am satisfied with that as I wouldn't be enlarging a photo to print more than that amount.
I set-up a controlled test with color and fine detail to make sure whether a lens is working properly example: Lens test
I use an diffused light source so I don't get light reflections causing a blur and the camera on a tripod.
Since you are doing this with a Prime lens (fixed focal length) I would start with my tripod/camera set up 12ft from subject take pic and move it closer in 1foot increments till it can no longer focus on the subject.
I use Pinocchio because of the color contrasts and small details. He is about 7" tall.
after you have them done load them into your computer... to scrutinize. Personally I like to use Picassa for this step JUST because it is quick -- click on the thumbnail the below the pic on the bottom right there is a 1:1 you can click which will zoom to the middle of the pic at 100% zoom-- Personally if that isn't sharp BUT I can back it off to 50% and it is sharp (for a non-L lens) I am satisfied with that as I wouldn't be enlarging a photo to print more than that amount.
Jan 14, 2012 08:41:06 #
Sherry,
Most of the Canon digitals allow you to manually change the focal settings on the screen. In other words, you can change the camera to focus on one point in the middle or on several different averages.
Also, I have a 5D and can it gives me the option to shoot a portrait, landscape, etc. All of these change the sharpness and effect.
Suggest you check these out. The make a test shot using F5.6 and a shutter speed of at least 1/100 second of something flat that you can read on your monitor, like a large sign. This will tell you pretty well if the lens is sharp or defective or whether it is human error.
Another suggestion could be the diopter setting. Do you wear glasses? Make certain that you turn the diopter knob to your eyes.
Do you know that before pushing the shutter down fully that you can lock in the focal point by pushing it down half way first? If you are pushing it down fully you make be shaking the camera and causing blur.
Assume that this is not happening with your other lenses?
If this is the case, maybe the lens is in fact defective.
Most of the Canon digitals allow you to manually change the focal settings on the screen. In other words, you can change the camera to focus on one point in the middle or on several different averages.
Also, I have a 5D and can it gives me the option to shoot a portrait, landscape, etc. All of these change the sharpness and effect.
Suggest you check these out. The make a test shot using F5.6 and a shutter speed of at least 1/100 second of something flat that you can read on your monitor, like a large sign. This will tell you pretty well if the lens is sharp or defective or whether it is human error.
Another suggestion could be the diopter setting. Do you wear glasses? Make certain that you turn the diopter knob to your eyes.
Do you know that before pushing the shutter down fully that you can lock in the focal point by pushing it down half way first? If you are pushing it down fully you make be shaking the camera and causing blur.
Assume that this is not happening with your other lenses?
If this is the case, maybe the lens is in fact defective.
Jan 14, 2012 08:46:42 #
Sherrie,
What camera are you using? Also how is your focusing set up on the camera itself? Did you shoot this with the AF or manual focus?
I have the same lens and shoot with a Canon 60D the only thing I don't like about the lens is it's slow to focus due to it being a micro motor driven auto-focus (also why it's so loud) as opposed to the USM (ultra sonic motor) which are quieter and MUCH faster.
It's an inexpensive lens but apart from all the trash talk about it the only bad thing I've found about it is again, it's slow auto-focus.
It's a fantastic lens for low light and I will say I have encountered similar issues with the lens which I blame on the auto-focus.
Once you get used to the quirkiness of the lens I think you'll find it a welcome addition to your kit. For $100 you can't go wrong.
I shoot mostly nature or low light with this lens and 90% of the time I use manual focus and come up with some pretty good results. Keep in mind with the wide aperture on this lens your dof will be limited and this may be contributing to your "out of focus" problem.
Another thought is that if you are using manual focus your diopter may not be set properly. It's the little +,- wheel next to the viewfinder. Many people think you only need to adjust this if you wear glasses but I don't find this to be true I have 20/20 vision and have mine adjusted simply because the way I view thru the lens I guess..
This causes you to see the image in focus thru the lens but the actual photo to be not quite in focus. You can adjust this easily and photos will come out nice and crisp.
If you need help adjusting this there's usually some tutorials online or you can message me and I'll be glad to help.
Best of luck!
What camera are you using? Also how is your focusing set up on the camera itself? Did you shoot this with the AF or manual focus?
I have the same lens and shoot with a Canon 60D the only thing I don't like about the lens is it's slow to focus due to it being a micro motor driven auto-focus (also why it's so loud) as opposed to the USM (ultra sonic motor) which are quieter and MUCH faster.
It's an inexpensive lens but apart from all the trash talk about it the only bad thing I've found about it is again, it's slow auto-focus.
It's a fantastic lens for low light and I will say I have encountered similar issues with the lens which I blame on the auto-focus.
Once you get used to the quirkiness of the lens I think you'll find it a welcome addition to your kit. For $100 you can't go wrong.
I shoot mostly nature or low light with this lens and 90% of the time I use manual focus and come up with some pretty good results. Keep in mind with the wide aperture on this lens your dof will be limited and this may be contributing to your "out of focus" problem.
Another thought is that if you are using manual focus your diopter may not be set properly. It's the little +,- wheel next to the viewfinder. Many people think you only need to adjust this if you wear glasses but I don't find this to be true I have 20/20 vision and have mine adjusted simply because the way I view thru the lens I guess..
This causes you to see the image in focus thru the lens but the actual photo to be not quite in focus. You can adjust this easily and photos will come out nice and crisp.
If you need help adjusting this there's usually some tutorials online or you can message me and I'll be glad to help.
Best of luck!
Jan 14, 2012 08:51:47 #
I have this lens too (and love it) although I use it just for portraits. My first few portraits were a little soft. I was taking them with dof 1.8 and completely on automatic.
Now I always shoot with the lens set to Automatic focus and the camera set with AF point selection - manual. Then I have one point to focus with. Note, these AF points in your viewfinder do not show up if your lens is not screwed in properly!! You can guess how I discovered that!!
So take a closer photo of one of these cars focussing on one point only and see what happens.
Anyway, here are my 2 examples; one of my first shots and one of my current shots. Shot #1 focus on top of head. Shot #2 focus on the eyes.
Also; make sure you check in Digital Shot Professional where your AF point was (with the original shot). This can help with determining where your focus point really was (this software came with my canon rebel kit).
Now I always shoot with the lens set to Automatic focus and the camera set with AF point selection - manual. Then I have one point to focus with. Note, these AF points in your viewfinder do not show up if your lens is not screwed in properly!! You can guess how I discovered that!!
So take a closer photo of one of these cars focussing on one point only and see what happens.
Anyway, here are my 2 examples; one of my first shots and one of my current shots. Shot #1 focus on top of head. Shot #2 focus on the eyes.
Also; make sure you check in Digital Shot Professional where your AF point was (with the original shot). This can help with determining where your focus point really was (this software came with my canon rebel kit).
f 1.8 Victoria end November 2011
f/4 Sara December 28 2011
Same photo cropped and edited
Jan 14, 2012 08:56:44 #
ole sarg
Loc: south florida
are you saying the lens is refocusing after you focus even in manual setting. by that do you mean that the lens and the camera are on manual or just the camera?
have you tried taking the lens off the camera and then re-attaching it?
have you tried taking the lens off the camera and then re-attaching it?
Jan 14, 2012 09:21:58 #
ole sarg wrote:
are you saying the lens is refocusing after you focus even in manual setting. by that do you mean that the lens and the camera are on manual or just the camera?
have you tried taking the lens off the camera and then re-attaching it?
have you tried taking the lens off the camera and then re-attaching it?
I have a hard time thinking that the lens is attached incorrectly... I just tried not fully locking the lens on my camera and all it does is "shut off" the auto focus which would certainly be noticed when you started taking your first shot. If the lens is being attached incorrectly I'd be very afraid of damaging the camera lens mount itself. PLEASE no one ever force a lens on!!! Stop and back up first!!!
The Canon 50mm 1.8 being the topic here I'd be sure the lens would be the first to break although I'm not willing to test this myself.
I'm still thinking diopter setting or more likely as I think about this the AF is set to AI Servo or AI Focus as this would cause the issue that she is having with the camera "refocusing" not a lens mount or broken lens problem in my opinion....
Jan 14, 2012 09:37:53 #
I know what you mean. i was in DC and was going crary nothing was right. Then my best buddy asked if i had moved my Diopter. i said I never chane it. I checked and sure enough the world was right.
However in auto focus the pictures would still be in focus.
However in auto focus the pictures would still be in focus.
modest genius wrote:
hello Sherrie,
One of my (many, many, many) mistakes was in not checking the diopter, As a result I thought focus was sharp when it was not.
One of my (many, many, many) mistakes was in not checking the diopter, As a result I thought focus was sharp when it was not.
Sherrie wrote:
I bought this lense because it was more economic than others, but for some reason I cant seem to get a picture out of it that is crisp..... I cannot focus this thing and it is driving me crazy. I've tried both manual and auto and my pictures are fuzzy..... Am i blind???
Jan 14, 2012 09:44:04 #
Sometimes you just get a bad copy (lens) or it might have been damaged.
I have the Canon 1.4 and it too has problems with focus because the depth
of field on the lens is very small. Just look at the first picture you sent. The
front of the car is more in focus then the back.....
I have the Canon 1.4 and it too has problems with focus because the depth
of field on the lens is very small. Just look at the first picture you sent. The
front of the car is more in focus then the back.....
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