50mm f1.8 just simply a Portrait lens?


there are a few ways you can 'convert' your 50mm prime into a macro lens.
reverse lens, teleconverters like raynox or extension tubes from kenko.

you can go read up more if you are keen into macro photography but is a bit hesistant to spend hundreds on a dedicated macro lens.

Roughly I have to spend how much to convert it to macro usage?
 

you don't have to think of it as can only use for one thing...

heck if i only had a 70-200.. it can also be used for landscapes, portraits, food.. street.. etc etc...

the different lens are just different brushes in the hands of different painters...
 

I don't understand your question.
If you want to stop it down and put ND filters, also can wat.
It's not any different to drag out long exposures with this lens than a UWA, for example.

I mean since it is f1.8, so if the shutter speed is too fast then cannt take a good picture.

So what is your recommendation on shutter speed and ISO, if taking under dim condition with f1.8?
 

With an addition adaptor? Or how you do it?

I use a reverse lens adaptor bought from mass sales and to increase the magnification, i use a 1.4X teleconverter as well.
 

With a proper adapter, one can even use it for spoonfeeding.
 

I mean since it is f1.8, so if the shutter speed is too fast then cannt take a good picture.

So what is your recommendation on shutter speed and ISO, if taking under dim condition with f1.8?
you have a lens which has maximum aperture of f1.8, does not mean you can only shoot at f1.8.

suggest you read some books about lenses, you will have better whole picture of what are the difference of lenses and how to use them.
 

It can be used for anything you want it to be used for .... Only your imagination is holding you back .... ;p

You appear to be lost... lemme try to find some light.... hahaha

http://www.flickr.com/groups/99827226@N00/

cheers !!! many examples of anything as long as you care to search !!
 

One culture that I dont understand...

Since this is a Newbies corner, I would like to ask for some suggestions from who have more experience in DSLR industries.

However, I realize that suggestion asking me to check back the books or what spoonfeeding things...Then what is the meaning to open a new thread to ask question?

Yes, I am new in this field but would you like to give suggestions on my question?

Only relevant suggestions...
 

I mean since it is f1.8, so if the shutter speed is too fast then cannt take a good picture.

So what is your recommendation on shutter speed and ISO, if taking under dim condition with f1.8?
if f/1.8 results in too fast a shutter speed, then simply stop down to like f/5.6 or f/8 so that you can reduce the shutter speed, if that is your intention.

Without knowing how bright "dim lighting" is, how to state a particular set of values? I also rely on my camera's light meter, since I don't have one built into my brain.
 

One culture that I dont understand...

Since this is a Newbies corner, I would like to ask for some suggestions from who have more experience in DSLR industries.

However, I realize that suggestion asking me to check back the books or what spoonfeeding things...Then what is the meaning to open a new thread to ask question?

Yes, I am new in this field but would you like to give suggestions on my question?

Only relevant suggestions...
I think you misunderstood the purpose of the Newbies Forum.
It is not to ask questions in a way that shows you have made no effort to learn on your part.
Same thing in most forums wat... If you go into an iPhone forum, and ask blankly for people to suggest apps for you to download, chances are a number of people will ridicule you.
 

One culture that I dont understand...

Since this is a Newbies corner, I would like to ask for some suggestions from who have more experience in DSLR industries.

However, I realize that suggestion asking me to check back the books or what spoonfeeding things...Then what is the meaning to open a new thread to ask question?

Yes, I am new in this field but would you like to give suggestions on my question?

Only relevant suggestions...

Yes, this is newbies corner, not a noobs corner. Before ask a question, please do some effort, like read the the Sticky Threads For Newbies, manual, books, and use google to find any information you want.
This lens is a must have lens for every one as it's so bright and cheap. Better get this lens and use it so you'll know what this lens for.
 

if f/1.8 results in too fast a shutter speed, then simply stop down to like f/5.6 or f/8 so that you can reduce the shutter speed, if that is your intention.

Without knowing how bright "dim lighting" is, how to state a particular set of values? I also rely on my camera's light meter, since I don't have one built into my brain.

I will try again on the lens but I dont know either it can down to f/5.6 or f/8 or not...
 

Yes, this is newbies corner, not a noobs corner. Before ask a question, please do some effort, like read the the Sticky Threads For Newbies, manual, books, and use google to find any information you want.
This lens is a must have lens for every one as it's so bright and cheap. Better get this lens and use it so you'll know what this lens for.

If in that case, I agree.

However, what kind of questions should be appear at this corner?
 

I will try again on the lens but I dont know either it can down to f/5.6 or f/8 or not...
You do know how to adjust the aperture value in either Aperture-Priority or Manual modes, right?
 

You do know how to adjust the aperture value in either Aperture-Priority or Manual modes, right?

Yes. However, normally I use P mode...

I think it is a silly question, but I wish to ask. Is there any Manual that teach how to use fully utilize the lens?
 

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