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50mm 1.8

  • 21-02-2009 11:15pm
    #1
    Isar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 126 ✭✭


    Hi. I just got enough money for the canon 50mm 1.8, does anyone know if its a good buy? I need a new lens, as the one I have takes blurred photos, havent been able to take photos in a while because of that...it blows, but please give me som advice on a cheap lens that I might be interested in... Thanks guys.


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  • #2
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    For the price it's the best possible lens you could buy.


  • #3
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    It's brilliant. Get it on ebay from a hong kong seller for way cheaper.

    I'm sure some people will put up a few of their shots taken with theirs, loads of people have it cause its cheap and excellent


  • #4
    Covey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,368 ✭✭✭Covey


    Ditto the above.

    However, no lens, unless broken (or deliberate) takes blurred photos if operated correctly.

    Maybe fix that condundrum first before purchasing.


  • #5
    DeVore
    Business & Finance Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 32,387 Mod ✭✭✭✭DeVore


    It takes pics like this

    3066586988_9ba4a66e91.jpg


    I have had a great deal of fun with it!! You'll love it.

    DeV.


  • #6
    Dragan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,497 ✭✭✭✭Dragan


    Isar wrote: »
    Hi. I just got enough money for the canon 50mm 1.8, does anyone know if its a good buy? I need a new lens, as the one I have takes blurred photos, havent been able to take photos in a while because of that...it blows, but please give me som advice on a cheap lens that I might be interested in... Thanks guys.

    I recently got it and it's hasn't really been off my camera. It's just a fantastic piece of kit for the money.


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  • #7
    Sleepy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,275 ✭✭✭✭Sleepy


    Same as Dragan, the 50mm 1.8 has barely been off my camera since I got it. Stunning portrait lens on a crop body for money that's relatively peanuts. The build quality feels a bit cheap but the optics are great and from my limited knowledge, build quality of the body isn't nearly so important when you're using a prime lens.


  • #8
    Isar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 126 ✭✭Isar


    Thanks guys. The reason why the lens I have take blurry shots, is because it got knocked of something. And it costs the same to get it fixed as it costs to buy a new one almost.. So yeah, I think the 50mm 1.8 will be fun... I have a canon 50 D btw. I'd love to see more shots taken with the 50mm 1.8.. I'm also planning on bying a Kingston Cf 16gb elite pros memory card. Does anyone know if thats any good with the cam that I have?


  • #9
    Sleepy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,275 ✭✭✭✭Sleepy


    Search the forum, there's been a few threads of photos taken by the 50mm 1.8 at this stage. Main reason I bought one tbh. Well, those pics and the knowledge that it'd help me get shots like this:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=59131244&postcount=685


  • #10
    Covey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,368 ✭✭✭Covey


    The card is grand, depending on what you shoot. It's just a piece of hardware really.

    They are not fast, so if you shoot sports, nature etc and want 20 frames in 5 seconds written to the card, maybe not for you. Otherwise, good card, but horses for ski slopes :D


  • #11
    ThOnda
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,699 ✭✭✭ThOnda


    Nifty fifty, what a beauty! Yes, it is a beauty and very versatile. I think it is worth every penny.


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  • #12
    Ricky91t
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,281 ✭✭✭Ricky91t


    This lens is excellent it's photos are super sharp and a great lens,I'm on my second cause the dog kicked the first onto the floor!But still i love it
    3164361306_c5012e5229.jpg
    3241781280_391e3d60dc.jpg
    Two shots from it :)

    And welcome back to the forum :D


  • #13
    kjt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,057 ✭✭✭kjt


    I bought mine this week but haven't got a chance to use it of yet. I got it for £64 + £10(p&p) and delivered within 3days (~€85). 1year warrantee, not just some dodgy one that fell off the back of a truck haha

    If you want to know where I got it just pm me :)


  • #14
    Doctor Tunes
    Closed Accounts Posts: 41 ✭Doctor Tunes


    I'm upgrading to the 1.4 this week so am getting rid of my old 1.8 if you're interested.


  • #15
    m83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,021 ✭✭✭m83


    How much doc?


  • #16
    Ricky91t
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,281 ✭✭✭Ricky91t


    I'd either go over to adverts or pm eachother about selling stuff...The mods don't gear being sold in threads.


  • #17
    countryjimbo
    Registered Users Posts: 294 ✭✭countryjimbo


    Isar wrote: »
    I'm also planning on bying a Kingston Cf 16gb elite pros memory card. Does anyone know if thats any good with the cam that I have?

    Check out this site for 50D memory card comparsions.


  • #18
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    Really nice photo Dev, I must get out an experiment with mine a little more...

    Here's a few of mine:
    2348473462_df0285e2f3.jpg?v=0

    3160368524_26bdd85e4f.jpg?v=0

    3159533401_882ff50d0f.jpg?v=0

    3159534333_3da22b2ba0.jpg?v=0


  • #19
    Fajitas!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,624 ✭✭✭✭Fajitas!


    Zas, first and second there are fakking excellent!


  • #20
    TheNorthBank
    Closed Accounts Posts: 279 ✭✭TheNorthBank


    I'm getting one in London next weekend, can't wait now after seeing some of those shots.
    £81 in this shop (near my hotel too) seems to be a good deal. http://www.microglobe.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?pName=canon-50mm-f18-ef-mark-ii-standard-auto-focus-lens


  • #21
    RichyX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,221 ✭✭✭RichyX


    Isar wrote: »
    Hi. I just got enough money for the canon 50mm 1.8, does anyone know if its a good buy? I need a new lens, as the one I have takes blurred photos, havent been able to take photos in a while because of that...it blows, but please give me som advice on a cheap lens that I might be interested in... Thanks guys.

    Is the lens you have definitely the problem?
    "Blurred photos" could mean you haven't got the camera setup properly for that particular shot.


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  • #22
    Pigwidgeon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,590 ✭✭✭Pigwidgeon


    there's a whole thread here that has loads of photos taken with the 50.


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