Making a Canon 50mm f/1.4 look REALLY beefy

[fuzzybabybunny]

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77mm Hoya Pro1 UV filter + 77mm Collapsable Rubber Hood + 77m->58mm step-down rings + 58mm Collapsable Rubber Hood (to hide step down rings) + Canon 50mm f/1.4

 

[yllus]

Gah. I need to improve my lightbox (add another lamp on) and start using RAW so pictures don't look so yellow.

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Originally posted by: yllus
Gah. I need to improve my lightbox (add another lamp on) and start using RAW so pictures don't look so yellow.

Yup yup. I currently use three clamping lamps with flourescent bulbs. Always shoot on a tripod BTW... a lot of my lightbox pictures are taken at 1/4 sec and longer. A lightbox is just to get a nice soft even distribution of light, but doesn't actually provide enough light for a fast shutter speed, ironically.

RAW is king.

I'm still trying to figure out my post processing. Taking the photo is tricky because of the lighting (the sides and top are lit, but the front is not, and if I shine a light at the front the lamp's reflection will appear on the lens). I also feel that my photos look a bit over-processed

 

[Unheard]

That's crazy looking.

Also Fuzzy, I sent you a PM with a question.

 

[JMWarren]

This is just for fun right? You don't actually use it in that configuration?

Isn't a filter that far from the lens going to create flare problems? Additionally won't debris on the filter begin to show at larger f/stops?

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Originally posted by: JMWarren
This is just for fun right? You don't actually use it in that configuration?

Isn't a filter that far from the lens going to create flare problems? Additionally won't debris on the filter begin to show at larger f/stops?

It's a brand new configuration, so I haven't had time to use it. But yes, I do plan to use it, but only when I have to, like when there's seaspray or blowing sand. The filter actually isn't that far away from the front lens thread, perhaps less than an inch away. As far as flare and stuff on the lens showing up, it's definitely a greater chance than just the naked lens, but it's probably not going to be that much of a threat.

The hoods make it look a lot bigger than it actually is.

 

[alphatarget1]

isn't that a f/1.8 lens?

EDIT: nevermind i saw the f/1.4 on the last pic

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Originally posted by: alphatarget1
isn't that a f/1.8 lens?

It's both. Most of the pictures in the gallery are the f/1.8 lens, which I sold. The pictures I linked are of the f/1.4

 

[pyonir]

no chromatic abberation at all?

Nice set up.

 

[Mday]

cant wait to play with my efs 17-55 IS USM ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP

 

[foghorn67]

Originally posted by: Mday
cant wait to play with my efs 17-55 IS USM ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP

Fun lens!!!!

 

[Mellman]

sheehs...nice lens, i wasn't happy with my 50mm prime f/1.8 nikon lens, just wasn't shooting much at that range, got more use out of my 18-55mm kit lens. What do you typically shoot with your prime?

I DID just get a 80-200mm AF-S nikon though, and a Hoya 77mm CPL for it Can't wait to do some nice outdoor shots with it. I am having a tough time deciding what lens to pickup next though, i want to use the 50mm prime because its so cheap but I'm just afraid it wont get much use at all.

 

[JMWarren]

Originally posted by: fuzzybabybunny

Originally posted by: JMWarren
This is just for fun right? You don't actually use it in that configuration?

Isn't a filter that far from the lens going to create flare problems? Additionally won't debris on the filter begin to show at larger f/stops?

It's a brand new configuration, so I haven't had time to use it. But yes, I do plan to use it, but only when I have to, like when there's seaspray or blowing sand. The filter actually isn't that far away from the front lens thread, perhaps less than an inch away. As far as flare and stuff on the lens showing up, it's definitely a greater chance than just the naked lens, but it's probably not going to be that much of a threat.

The hoods make it look a lot bigger than it actually is.

Ah, at less than an inch you'd have to be at very high f numbers to see any debris. I was thinking that filter was 2+ inches from the front element, which would have been more of an issue.

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Originally posted by: Mellman
sheehs...nice lens, i wasn't happy with my 50mm prime f/1.8 nikon lens, just wasn't shooting much at that range, got more use out of my 18-55mm kit lens. What do you typically shoot with your prime?

I DID just get a 80-200mm AF-S nikon though, and a Hoya 77mm CPL for it Can't wait to do some nice outdoor shots with it. I am having a tough time deciding what lens to pickup next though, i want to use the 50mm prime because its so cheap but I'm just afraid it wont get much use at all.

I typically shoot people and macros with my 50mm. I use extension tubes for the macro and it becomes a wonderful macro lens. I also use it a lot for product photography and just general scenic stuff if the composition is right. I myself would always carry around my 50mm, if not just for the macro ability.

Perhaps your next lens should be a better walk-around like a Tamron 17-50mm, or maybe an ultrawide 10-20mm? If you go for the ultrawide, I hope your CPL filter is a slim version. It's been noted that often CPLs that are not slim cause vignetting on ultrawides.

 

[ballmode]

the background is so white, i gotta squint eyes

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Originally posted by: JMWarren

Originally posted by: fuzzybabybunny

Originally posted by: JMWarren
This is just for fun right? You don't actually use it in that configuration?

Isn't a filter that far from the lens going to create flare problems? Additionally won't debris on the filter begin to show at larger f/stops?

It's a brand new configuration, so I haven't had time to use it. But yes, I do plan to use it, but only when I have to, like when there's seaspray or blowing sand. The filter actually isn't that far away from the front lens thread, perhaps less than an inch away. As far as flare and stuff on the lens showing up, it's definitely a greater chance than just the naked lens, but it's probably not going to be that much of a threat.

The hoods make it look a lot bigger than it actually is.

Ah, at less than an inch you'd have to be at very high f numbers to see any debris. I was thinking that filter was 2+ inches from the front element, which would have been more of an issue.

Well, it's about an inch from the front filter threads. But the front element is actually recessed a bit more into the lens, like another inch past the front threads, so there's a total spread of about 2 inches.

Ah well. We'll see. If I can see dust and there's a lot of flaring (despite the massive hood) I'll look into getting a slimmer step-down ring.

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Originally posted by: pyonir
no chromatic abberation at all?

Nice set up.

Thanks!

None so far, but I haven't used it much.

 

[pyonir]

Originally posted by: fuzzybabybunny

Originally posted by: pyonir
no chromatic abberation at all?

Nice set up.

Thanks!

None so far, but I haven't used it much.

Good to hear. I just recently picked up my first Alien Bee. a 800. Just one. all i could afford. LOL. I did a small shoot on Saturday with it and a reflector, and i'm pretty happy with the results. I'm looking forward to trying more things with it, and adding a second one down the road. No softbox though just a reversible umbrella (white/silver)

 

[soydios]

fuzzybabybunny, what's your opinion of Adobe Lightroom for post-processing, if you've tried it?

I like it a lot for my Nikon D50. I've been using Beta v4.1, and I'll pick it up on release in a couple weeks.

 

[virtuamike]

omg you riced your lens!!! :Q

 

[virtuamike]

Originally posted by: pyonir

Originally posted by: fuzzybabybunny

Originally posted by: pyonir
no chromatic abberation at all?

Nice set up.

Thanks!

None so far, but I haven't used it much.

Good to hear. I just recently picked up my first Alien Bee. a 800. Just one. all i could afford. LOL. I did a small shoot on Saturday with it and a reflector, and i'm pretty happy with the results. I'm looking forward to trying more things with it, and adding a second one down the road. No softbox though just a reversible umbrella (white/silver)

Oooh, fun I still shoot with AB800's sometimes. One light is plenty.

Run down to Walmart and pick up some foamboard. Should be under $3 a sheet. I use them as reflectors and flags all the time.

And Party America sells transparent colored gift wrap if you don't want to spend money on gels. Tape it on.

If you can't find cinefoil, then make snoots out of aluminum foil or cardboard. And don't worry, I haven't burned anything with the 100W modeling lamp yet.

 

[RagingBITCH]

Is there a good "primer" on lenses/DSLR's/photography in general you guys recommend? All these terms are "woosh"...over my head.

 

[yllus]

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Is there a good "primer" on lenses/DSLR's/photography in general you guys recommend? All these terms are "woosh"...over my head.

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