Comments on: Why A Fixed Focal Length 50mm Lens Is The Must Have Lens In Your Camera Bag http://www.yourphototips.com/2008/06/30/fixed-focal-length-50mm-lens/ Digital Photography Tips, Techniques, and Tutorials Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:34:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Fabyan’s photos » Blog Archive » 3 Ingredients To Becoming A Better Photographer http://www.yourphototips.com/2008/06/30/fixed-focal-length-50mm-lens/#comment-1593 Fabyan’s photos » Blog Archive » 3 Ingredients To Becoming A Better Photographer Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:01:26 +0000 http://www.yourphototips.com/?p=151#comment-1593 [...] great advice to any new photographer. In fact, recently we had an article Why A Fixed Focal Length 50mm Lens Is The Must Have Lens In Your Camera Bag so that would be a great place to [...] [...] great advice to any new photographer. In fact, recently we had an article Why A Fixed Focal Length 50mm Lens Is The Must Have Lens In Your Camera Bag so that would be a great place to [...]

]]> By: Harold http://www.yourphototips.com/2008/06/30/fixed-focal-length-50mm-lens/#comment-1569 Harold Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:58:28 +0000 http://www.yourphototips.com/?p=151#comment-1569 Interesting convergence of of 50mm info. I am preparing to shoot a wedding with my 50mm 1.8 on one body with film. I noticed that Robert Evans the famed wedding photographer was using a 50mm 1.2 for some outdoor portrait work and now this. Thanks for pointing out "it renders images that closely match the true perspective of the human eye" something I learned so long ago but actually forgot. Thanks for giving me new inspiration for this lens. Interesting convergence of of 50mm info. I am preparing to shoot a wedding with my 50mm 1.8 on one body with film. I noticed that Robert Evans the famed wedding photographer was using a 50mm 1.2 for some outdoor portrait work and now this. Thanks for pointing out “it renders images that closely match the true perspective of the human eye” something I learned so long ago but actually forgot. Thanks for giving me new inspiration for this lens.

]]> By: 3 Ingredients To Becoming A Better Photographer | Your Photo Tips http://www.yourphototips.com/2008/06/30/fixed-focal-length-50mm-lens/#comment-1567 3 Ingredients To Becoming A Better Photographer | Your Photo Tips Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:28:06 +0000 http://www.yourphototips.com/?p=151#comment-1567 [...] great advice to any new photographer. In fact, recently we had an article Why A Fixed Focal Length 50mm Lens Is The Must Have Lens In Your Camera Bag so that would be a great place to [...] [...] great advice to any new photographer. In fact, recently we had an article Why A Fixed Focal Length 50mm Lens Is The Must Have Lens In Your Camera Bag so that would be a great place to [...]

]]> By: Neil http://www.yourphototips.com/2008/06/30/fixed-focal-length-50mm-lens/#comment-962 Neil Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:13:33 +0000 http://www.yourphototips.com/?p=151#comment-962 You definitely make a great case for the 50mm. I admit mine is not used often but I think it's a lack of creativity on my part. You've inspired me to look at it a bit more. :) You definitely make a great case for the 50mm. I admit mine is not used often but I think it’s a lack of creativity on my part. You’ve inspired me to look at it a bit more. :)

]]> By: Jen Rinaldi Photography http://www.yourphototips.com/2008/06/30/fixed-focal-length-50mm-lens/#comment-954 Jen Rinaldi Photography Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:33:28 +0000 http://www.yourphototips.com/?p=151#comment-954 I just got my 50mm 1.4 and I'm totally in love!! I have been shooting with it like crazy!! The DOF is awesome and the sharp images it produces are amazing! I just got my 50mm 1.4 and I’m totally in love!! I have been shooting with it like crazy!!

The DOF is awesome and the sharp images it produces are amazing!

]]> By: JPhilipson http://www.yourphototips.com/2008/06/30/fixed-focal-length-50mm-lens/#comment-708 JPhilipson Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:42:59 +0000 http://www.yourphototips.com/?p=151#comment-708 My favorite lens next to my 10-20mm Sigma... DoF is amazing and low light situations are easier to handle... definitely a must have and I always recommend this one even to amateurs. My favorite lens next to my 10-20mm Sigma… DoF is amazing and low light situations are easier to handle… definitely a must have and I always recommend this one even to amateurs.

]]> By: JeffG http://www.yourphototips.com/2008/06/30/fixed-focal-length-50mm-lens/#comment-707 JeffG Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:26:44 +0000 http://www.yourphototips.com/?p=151#comment-707 I couldn't agree more. I recently bought my first DSLR and shorly after that the 50/1.8 canon lens. I also own the kit lens (18-55) and a 70-200 zoom. The 50mm prime lens is absolutely the most used lens I have. Being able to use it indoors without a flash is very liberating. My next purchase will be a flash unit so I am not sure if it will continue to be my most used lens after that but I suspect it still will. Sure having to think about the shot and use my feet to zoom is limiting from time to time but the results from the 50 are awesome -- even for someone just learning photography. My 18-55 covers the 50mm focal length but the 50mm prime produces better results (sharper) and it gives me a lot more option for bokeh. This lens is what really made it click for me on the concept of aperture, shutter speed and exposure as well. For the price you just can not make an argument against the 50 in my opinion. I couldn’t agree more. I recently bought my first DSLR and shorly after that the 50/1.8 canon lens. I also own the kit lens (18-55) and a 70-200 zoom. The 50mm prime lens is absolutely the most used lens I have. Being able to use it indoors without a flash is very liberating.

My next purchase will be a flash unit so I am not sure if it will continue to be my most used lens after that but I suspect it still will.

Sure having to think about the shot and use my feet to zoom is limiting from time to time but the results from the 50 are awesome — even for someone just learning photography. My 18-55 covers the 50mm focal length but the 50mm prime produces better results (sharper) and it gives me a lot more option for bokeh. This lens is what really made it click for me on the concept of aperture, shutter speed and exposure as well. For the price you just can not make an argument against the 50 in my opinion.

]]> By: Niels http://www.yourphototips.com/2008/06/30/fixed-focal-length-50mm-lens/#comment-706 Niels Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:04:02 +0000 http://www.yourphototips.com/?p=151#comment-706 This is also my number one tip when people ask what lens they should buy. I say buy a prime! The nifty-fifty isn't expensive and it makes you think more before you press the shutter. Such kind of glass is a must have in your bag. Thanks for the article Damien! This is also my number one tip when people ask what lens they should buy. I say buy a prime!

The nifty-fifty isn’t expensive and it makes you think more before you press the shutter.

Such kind of glass is a must have in your bag.

Thanks for the article Damien!

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