As frustrating as the 50mm f1.4 can be without af-s...

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As frustrating as the 50mm f1.4 can be without af-s...

Postby chrisk on Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:33 am

it still turns out some beautiful images. i really, really, REALLY love this lens.
Lucas has pretty much grown up on this forum funnily enuf. lol

with grandpa...

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not YOU again...
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just swinging around.
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Re: As frustrating as the 50mm f1.4 can be without af-s...

Postby gstark on Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:40 am

The first of these images is most excellent. Great use of DoF and a different perspective and treatment, with clear and absolute joy in the face of the youngster here.
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Re: As frustrating as the 50mm f1.4 can be without af-s...

Postby chrisk on Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:43 am

why thank you gary. anytime i can get you to comment on one of my images is most rewarding...and surprising. :lol:
particualry given the subject matter is not one of your favourites. lol

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Re: As frustrating as the 50mm f1.4 can be without af-s...

Postby Geoff on Thu Sep 11, 2008 10:29 am

Some awesome images here mate.
I particularly like the 2nd image..great eye contact and a beautiful DOF too.
I hope that you print and treasure these!
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Re: As frustrating as the 50mm f1.4 can be without af-s...

Postby latch on Thu Sep 11, 2008 11:28 am

Lovely photos! My favourite is probably the third one, but I might be biased - I loved swings as a kid!

I'm in the process of deciding whether to buy the 50mm 1.4, and these photos give me more incentive to just get it as soon as possible. Thanks for posting them.
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Re: As frustrating as the 50mm f1.4 can be without af-s...

Postby BBJ on Thu Sep 11, 2008 11:58 am

Rooz, i love them all, great dof as Gary said and well what more can we say but well done.

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