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Learning my way around a 50mm

After working too hard for too many months Management finally talked me into treating myself to a present, a Canon EF 50mm 1.4. I’m finding it a challenge working with a prime lens in that it requires more legwork to set up a composition. The depth of field is awkward for me in that where I think I have the right focal point via the viewfinder only to find out I missed the mark and ended up with something less than eye pleasing. That said I love being able to shoot in low light conditions without relying on the flash for every shot, however, I am now even more hungry for a 430EX as I think that it would work really well with this lens.

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3 Responses to “Learning my way around a 50mm”

  1. Sonny Parlin says:
    October 15, 2008 at 10:40 pm

    Congrats on the new glass dude. I have to say, those are some of the most crystal clear photos I’ve seen on your blog. I think you’re going to be very happy with that lens. I know I love my nifty fifty…

  2. james says:
    October 16, 2008 at 7:53 am

    Thanks! It is amazing what quality optics will do especially when paired with a flash. Starting my 430EX fund today. :-D

  3. Quyen says:
    October 20, 2008 at 11:34 pm

    Very nice pictures! I agree with Sonny’s comments about the clearness of the pics.