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fnaqzna · 09-01-2007, 04:08 PM

50mm f/1.8... This shot is a bit shallower on DoF than I'd like, but I didn't want to flash. It didn't occur to me to adjust the ISO until later.

xepherys · 09-02-2007, 04:43 AM

I like the depth on that shot... though admittedly I'm a whore for shallow DoF pics anyways. I use my f/1.8 at 1.8 as often as possible. Is it a canon lens? The thrifty fifty?

fnaqzna · 09-02-2007, 05:36 AM

No sir... it's a Nikon.

xepherys · 09-02-2007, 07:28 AM

Ack! NOOOOOOOOO! Meh, it's all good I suppose!

JumpinJesus · 09-02-2007, 08:58 AM

We can forgive it being a Nikon, as long as the photos are good.

Great starting shot with the dog, too. I love my 50, it's one of my most-used lenses, but, it is a Canon, so it's automatically better.

fnaqzna · 09-02-2007, 09:41 AM

LOL... I'm beginning to think you guys are over-compensating for something.

Daemon1313 · 09-07-2007, 11:22 AM

I agree Xephyers, I like the depth. Not sure we can forgive the Nikon though

LoganSnake · 09-07-2007, 01:16 PM

Not to derail the thread, but aren't Nikons much better than Canons? What's your guys' beef with Nikons?

xepherys · 09-08-2007, 05:04 AM

actually, Nikon's and Canons are pretty close to par. Many people prefer Canons not for the bodies, but the glass. Canon "L" lenses are often some of the best glass you can get for the money (and they aren't inexpensive). At the pro-am level, the bodies are pretty much the same. At the higher level, Canon does have some higher ground, the 1Ds Mark III is a freakin' fantastic body. The IQ on a lot of Canon lenses is better, in my opinion, as well, even on the lower end of the price range.

Of course, Nikon fans probably have an identical argument for their side, so a grain of salt is needed for this argument.

shakran · 09-08-2007, 01:49 PM

Xepherys pretty much nailed it. at the consumer level, you go with the camera that has the features you like -- and personally I think nikons have the better bodies.

But at the pro level, a canon lens will wipe the floor with just about anything else out there.

hagatha · 09-09-2007, 05:54 AM

I really like your work. Do you have a website?

fnaqzna · 09-09-2007, 07:04 AM

Thanks hagatha. I've got some images up at http://dotdoubledot.com and also http://www.flickr.com/photos/dotdoubledot/

f00sion · 09-13-2007, 07:06 PM

the 50 1.8 is definitely my most used lens, can't be beat for the price, everybody should own 2.

cadre · 09-14-2007, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xepherys

actually, Nikon's and Canons are pretty close to par. Many people prefer Canons not for the bodies, but the glass. Canon "L" lenses are often some of the best glass you can get for the money (and they aren't inexpensive). At the pro-am level, the bodies are pretty much the same. At the higher level, Canon does have some higher ground, the 1Ds Mark III is a freakin' fantastic body. The IQ on a lot of Canon lenses is better, in my opinion, as well, even on the lower end of the price range.

Of course, Nikon fans probably have an identical argument for their side, so a grain of salt is needed for this argument.

I'm a Nikon person and yes, the glass is our argument too. Even Nikon's point and shoot cameras have high quality glass. Ultimately the two makes aren't that different, they're keeping up with each other too well for one to have an advantage. I will say I've managed to convert more than a few canon users though.

As for the OP, that's a fun lens. I have a Sigma 50mm f/2.8 macro that I bought for my Nikon when I couldn't afford a Nikon lens and it gets lots of use too. I'd love to have it be a 1.8 though. I strive for the shallow depth of field look in a lot of my work.

09-01-2007, 04:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
fnaqzna Meat Popsicle Location: Left Coast	Got a new lens today 50mm f/1.8... This shot is a bit shallower on DoF than I'd like, but I didn't want to flash. It didn't occur to me to adjust the ISO until later. Last edited by fnaqzna; 09-01-2007 at 04:10 PM..

09-02-2007, 04:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
xepherys <3 TFP Location: 17TLH2445607250	I like the depth on that shot... though admittedly I'm a whore for shallow DoF pics anyways. I use my f/1.8 at 1.8 as often as possible. Is it a canon lens? The thrifty fifty? __________________ The prospect of achieving a peace agreement with the extremist group of MILF is almost impossible... -- Emmanuel Pinol, Governor of Cotobato My Homepage

09-02-2007, 07:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
xepherys <3 TFP Location: 17TLH2445607250	Ack! NOOOOOOOOO! Meh, it's all good I suppose! __________________ The prospect of achieving a peace agreement with the extremist group of MILF is almost impossible... -- Emmanuel Pinol, Governor of Cotobato My Homepage

09-02-2007, 08:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
JumpinJesus Junkie Location: Chicago	We can forgive it being a Nikon, as long as the photos are good. Great starting shot with the dog, too. I love my 50, it's one of my most-used lenses, but, it is a Canon, so it's automatically better. __________________ "I can normally tell how intelligent a man is by how stupid he thinks I am" - Cormac McCarthy, All The Pretty Horses

09-07-2007, 11:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
Daemon1313 Crazy Location: Atlanta	I agree Xephyers, I like the depth. Not sure we can forgive the Nikon though __________________ A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.

09-02-2007, 05:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
fnaqzna Meat Popsicle Location: Left Coast	No sir... it's a Nikon.

09-02-2007, 09:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
fnaqzna Meat Popsicle Location: Left Coast	LOL... I'm beginning to think you guys are over-compensating for something.

09-07-2007, 01:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	Not to derail the thread, but aren't Nikons much better than Canons? What's your guys' beef with Nikons? __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques

09-08-2007, 05:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
xepherys <3 TFP Location: 17TLH2445607250	actually, Nikon's and Canons are pretty close to par. Many people prefer Canons not for the bodies, but the glass. Canon "L" lenses are often some of the best glass you can get for the money (and they aren't inexpensive). At the pro-am level, the bodies are pretty much the same. At the higher level, Canon does have some higher ground, the 1Ds Mark III is a freakin' fantastic body. The IQ on a lot of Canon lenses is better, in my opinion, as well, even on the lower end of the price range. Of course, Nikon fans probably have an identical argument for their side, so a grain of salt is needed for this argument. __________________ The prospect of achieving a peace agreement with the extremist group of MILF is almost impossible... -- Emmanuel Pinol, Governor of Cotobato My Homepage

09-08-2007, 01:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
shakran Tone.	Xepherys pretty much nailed it. at the consumer level, you go with the camera that has the features you like -- and personally I think nikons have the better bodies. But at the pro level, a canon lens will wipe the floor with just about anything else out there.

09-09-2007, 05:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
hagatha Addict	I really like your work. Do you have a website? __________________ Thats the last time I trust the strangest people I ever met....H. Simpson

09-09-2007, 07:04 AM	#12 (permalink)
fnaqzna Meat Popsicle Location: Left Coast	Thanks hagatha. I've got some images up at http://dotdoubledot.com and also http://www.flickr.com/photos/dotdoubledot/

09-13-2007, 07:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
f00sion Tilted Location: So. Cali	the 50 1.8 is definitely my most used lens, can't be beat for the price, everybody should own 2. __________________ Tell me what we’re fighting for— I don’t remember anymore, only temporary reprieve. And the world might cease if we fail to tame the beast; from the faith that you release comes an atheist peace.