50mm f1.8 just simply a Portrait lens?

[whyseeyellow]

Why most major brand only make 60mm and 100mm micro.
Thanks in advance.

Just my point of view: most macro lenses i see is around 50/60, 90/100 or 180/200. That's around two times increment of focal length. If the difference in increase in magnification (factor in min. focusing distance here) is insignificant, there's no need to upgrade from a 50mm to a say, 75mm. It'll make more sense to go for a 100mm instead.

As for why the min. focal length is around 50mm could be because it's not cost effective to make 1. If there's a 25mm macro, wouldn't the min. focusing range have to be very short? This increases the cost of the lens as more complex parts and designs have to be used.

Hope this explain your doubt =)

 

[antotsang]

50 1.4 for Macro? Why not? But you won't really get to shoot insects up close like most of the photographers who specialize in macro. Of course there's the option of close up filters. But If you want to shoot professional macro shots, 100mm will be most appropriate./QUOTE]

Bro i dont agreed on wat u say by pro macro shot must use 100 mm macro lens? By using macro lens u will get pro result? Haha... Not all pro uses delicate macro lens for one my shifu Stevewhy using a pns with closeup filter and his macro is first class...

Just my 2 cent tot... Peace...

haha, I expected my definition of pro will be misleading. ;p Actually what I meant is by using lenses built particularly for macro will give you maximum results, especially when you want very close up shots. Hope it elaborates my answer. :bigeyes:

 

[Wurdelak]

why so quick to classify this lens as just a portrait lens?
It can be used for anything you can think of.
50mm is just a focal length.
You could even take landscapes with it.

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[SamTac]

Hi right550,

let me know if you need the book "understanding exposure" by bryan peterson.

Best regards.

 

[right550]

Hi right550,

let me know if you need the book "understanding exposure" by bryan peterson.

Best regards.

Thanks. I think 550D guide book will be more useful now or the lens book...

 

[jsprtan]

Thanks. I think 550D guide book will be more useful now or the lens book...

Hi TS, IMHO u need this . http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/9/0300003169/01/eosrt2i-eos550d-im-en.pdf :thumbsup:

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

Thanks. I think 550D guide book will be more useful now or the lens book...

I think so too.


Just note that EVERY (a bit worried to use this word, coz maybe there's an exception) lens can have its aperture adjusted from the maximum.

For example the 50/1.8 can be shot at f/2, f/2.2, f/2.8, f/3.5, ........, f/11, etc
same goes for every other "portrait" lens such as 50/1.2L, etc.

 

[enzeru21]

Just note that EVERY (a bit worried to use this word, coz maybe there's an exception) lens can have its aperture adjusted from the maximum.

haahaha... :bsmilie:

ya nowadays must watch the extreme words... if not people will come shooting le...

 

[right550]

yes but don't post it in the newbies corner. Gotta create a thread in the galleries section and post there.

I tried to create a thread there, but unable to attach the photo files.

Should I uploaded to somewhere else first then put the link into the thread?

 

[catchlights]

I think so too.


Just note that EVERY (a bit worried to use this word, coz maybe there's an exception) lens can have its aperture adjusted from the maximum.

For example the 50/1.8 can be shot at f/2, f/2.2, f/2.8, f/3.5, ........, f/11, etc
same goes for every other "portrait" lens such as 50/1.2L, etc.

haahaha... :bsmilie:

ya nowadays must watch the extreme words... if not people will come shooting le...

haha, caught you,
you can't adjust the aperture of a mirror lens (Photographic catadioptric lenses), since it has none.

 

[engrmariano]

im using my 50mm as camera body cap. :sweat:

 

[paesyl]

im using my 50mm as camera body cap. :sweat:

expensive cap:sweat:

Then do you still cap your 'cap'?

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

haha, caught you,
you can't adjust the aperture of a mirror lens (Photographic catadioptric lenses), since it has none.

hahah thanks for that... I knew I should have that disclaimer, else kena caught then :kok: myself... hehehehe


learnt something today

 

[zorlak]

I am thinking to summarize all the point here.

50mm f1.8 can use for:

1.Portrait
2.good choice for food and night shoot when lighting is dim.
3.use it for macro, by adding filters, extenders or DYI stuffs.
4.its quite affordable and light.
5.for walkabouts and architecture and landscape shots.
6.candid
7.with a kenko extension tube, and it became macro lens
8.'convert' 50mm prime into a macro lens. reverse lens, teleconverters like raynox or extension tubes from kenko.
9.has maximum aperture of f1.8, does not mean can only shoot at f1.8.

nahh..no list needed, just take your 50mm and shoot around, youll be surprised on what this niftyfifty does..its not just the 50mm, hell you can use any lens you want in any situation, just be creative and creativity speaks for its self

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

I am thinking to summarize all the point here.

50mm f1.8 can use for:

1.Portrait
2.good choice for food and night shoot when lighting is dim.
3.use it for macro, by adding filters, extenders or DYI stuffs.
4.its quite affordable and light.
5.for walkabouts and architecture and landscape shots.
6.candid
7.with a kenko extension tube, and it became macro lens
8.'convert' 50mm prime into a macro lens. reverse lens, teleconverters like raynox or extension tubes from kenko.
9.has maximum aperture of f1.8, does not mean can only shoot at f1.8.

you do realize that points #3, #7, #8 are quite similar, no?

 

[right550]

you do realize that points #3, #7, #8 are quite similar, no?

Yes. Just put into become my reference...