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Question about the 50mm f1.8
I have the canon 50mm f1.8 on my Christmas wishlist for taking portraits of the kids.
Will it also be a good lens for taking pictures of the kids out and about playing?
My macro lens at the moment seems the best for taking pictures of them at the park / beach etc but I have to be really far away from them!
I'm off on holiday next week and I am seriously tempted to sneakily sneak out and get it before then - but only if its going to be good for that kind of shot.
Will it also be a good lens for taking pictures of the kids out and about playing?
My macro lens at the moment seems the best for taking pictures of them at the park / beach etc but I have to be really far away from them!
I'm off on holiday next week and I am seriously tempted to sneakily sneak out and get it before then - but only if its going to be good for that kind of shot.
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It should be fine.
Nice big aperture which is handy if the light isn't the best and will throw the background out of focus nicely.
Nice big aperture which is handy if the light isn't the best and will throw the background out of focus nicely.
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I was actually just looking at this lens tonight. Will be watching for replies 
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Here you go.
A couple of pictures with the 50mm 1.8 used on 40D used with wide aperture settings
Dogs playing rather than kids but you get the idea..........
Camera: Canon EOS 40D
Exposure Program: Manual
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/1250)
Aperture: f/2
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire
Camera: Canon EOS 40D
Exposure Program: Manual
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/1250)
Aperture: f/1.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire
Camera: Canon EOS 40D
Exposure Program: Manual
Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/640)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire
A couple of pictures with the 50mm 1.8 used on 40D used with wide aperture settings
Dogs playing rather than kids but you get the idea..........
Camera: Canon EOS 40D
Exposure Program: Manual
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/1250)
Aperture: f/2
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire
Camera: Canon EOS 40D
Exposure Program: Manual
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/1250)
Aperture: f/1.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire
Camera: Canon EOS 40D
Exposure Program: Manual
Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/640)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Flash did not fire
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Don't know the canon, but the Nikon is great for kid portraits. I do a lot of portraits with mine, and love it! 
It's also really sharp. Thinking about it I have a Canon 50mm f1.8 (FD) lens - for my old AE1 Program - and that produces gorgoeus sharp images
xx
It's also really sharp. Thinking about it I have a Canon 50mm f1.8 (FD) lens - for my old AE1 Program - and that produces gorgoeus sharp images xx
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The Canon one is fantastic. A great lens for indoor & outdoot shots.
I use it for portraits in my studio and on location & event work.
Produces stunning results, well worth the money.
I use it for portraits in my studio and on location & event work.
Produces stunning results, well worth the money.
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I'll let you know, hopefully mine is winging its way to me today, there should be a burst of 50mm activity on the forum over the weekend 
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What is it like outdoors in the sun?
We spend a lot of time outside.
We spend a lot of time outside.
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I have had no issues with it - cant recommend it enough.
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They are also known as the nifty fifty Em - cos they are an excellent lens for the money. Superb for portraits (as they give that lush blurred background) and great for working in low light as they are a 'fast' lens (that ultra low 'f' number).
If you can get it I'd say go for it!
If you can get it I'd say go for it!
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