Finally got myself the 50mm F/1.8!

JonnyGLC · 1 Jun 2006 at 12:35

Awoken at god knows what time by the postie this morning.... With this!

Wow, this baby is sharp :eek:

I've been meaning to get this lens after the many good reports since day one of my cameras life, but for one reason or another (mainly cash) i've not been able to get it. Well, i've saved up that bit, and got it... Boy am i impressed! The quality of the shots i've got so far are superb, and all for £60! You can see from that shot above how sharp it truely is, and that's wide open! I've not even tried it stopped down to f/5.6 or so yet.

So yea, if you've not already done, get this lens!!

Mohain · 1 Jun 2006 at 12:41

Congrats on your purchase. You'll need to change the name of your website now

Nice portrait too

Johnny|lucidcomposure · 1 Jun 2006 at 13:06

Ceelllllebrate good times CMON!!!

I kill one, You get one

Hope you get some great pics mate! The ones you've shown me are already Great!

Deleted member 11679 · 1 Jun 2006 at 13:08

Great choice of lens, I have one to and its gooooooooooooooooorgeous

growse · 1 Jun 2006 at 13:33

$80 in B&H, yes please!

Although the 1.4 is $300, is it really 3 times better quality?

Mohain · 1 Jun 2006 at 13:50

growse said:
$80 in B&H, yes please!

Although the 1.4 is $300, is it really 3 times better quality?

The 1.4 is supposed to have a beautiful bokeh. I think if you're into seriously into portraits you might want to consider it.

SDK^ · 1 Jun 2006 at 18:49

The 50mm 1.4 also has USM focus and much better build quality.

McMav · 1 Jun 2006 at 19:11

really really should get this lens

Spanker · 1 Jun 2006 at 19:38

This lens auto focus? Seems great value for the wonga!

philio16 · 1 Jun 2006 at 19:41

Got a tax refund coming soon......hmmmm.........

Would this be good for low light photography also with the wide apeture?

JonnyGLC · 1 Jun 2006 at 19:56

Say aww

AndyBorzi · 1 Jun 2006 at 19:57

A random name said:
Awoken at god knows what time by the postie this morning.... With this!

I've been meaning to get this lens after the many good reports since day one of my cameras life, but for one reason or another (mainly cash) i've not been able to get it. Well, i've saved up that bit, and got it... Boy am i impressed! The quality of the shots i've got so far are superb, and all for £60! You can see from that shot above how sharp it truely is, and that's wide open! I've not even tried it stopped down to f/5.6 or so yet.

So yea, if you've not already done, get this lens!!

Where did you get it for £60? (don't worry if you cannot say) Its a very good price.

JonnyGLC · 1 Jun 2006 at 20:04

AndyBorzi said:
Where did you get it for £60? (don't worry if you cannot say) Its a very good price.

Can't really say on here i don't think mate

Joe T · 1 Jun 2006 at 20:11

philio16 said:
Got a tax refund coming soon......hmmmm......... Would this be good for low light photography also with the wide apeture?

Yes it would. I use my Nikon 50mm 1.8 for low light stuff.

philio16 · 1 Jun 2006 at 20:15

Joe T said:
Yes it would. I use my Nikon 50mm 1.8 for low light stuff.

great! in that case....a random name, can i check my email?

Joe T · 1 Jun 2006 at 20:16

Just to say guys, asking for competitors via email (even subtly) isnt allowed on here.

Dont want you take a holiday.

philio16 · 1 Jun 2006 at 20:17

Joe T said:
Just to say guys, asking for competitors via email (even subtly) isnt allowed on here.

Dont want you take a holiday.

Fair enough! I apologise if anyone is watching

nolimit · 1 Jun 2006 at 20:18

the best £70 I spent! I wish 20mm and 85mm was the same price

Gregeff · 1 Jun 2006 at 21:01

nolimit said:
the best £70 I spent! I wish 20mm and 85mm was the same price

mmm how sweet would a sharp F1.8 20mm lens be for £70

Johnny|lucidcomposure · 1 Jun 2006 at 21:16

No doubt the 50mm F1.8 is well worth every penny.

Finally got myself the 50mm F/1.8!

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