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I've got a 350D Jim. Brand new one. Does a hell of a lot more than happy snaps, considering it takes comparable photos to the 20D with the same lens.
DSLRs are great fun! 
I have a Nikon D70s and an assortment of poor man's lenses (Nikkor 18-70, 70-300G, 50/1.8 and Tokina 12-24). Still learning every day, but it makes photography a lot more interesting than using a P&S.
I haven't used the Canon 50/1.8, but I daresay it is very similar to the Nikkor 50/1.8 that I have. Great value lens (i believe the Canon version is even cheaper than the Nikkor, which itself is brilliant value) for the money. Perfect for portraits and low-light. Nice and light and small, makes the camera feel like a biggish P&S Takes pics that are razor-sharp.
For the price, it's a "why the hell not" lens.
I have a Nikon D70s and an assortment of poor man's lenses (Nikkor 18-70, 70-300G, 50/1.8 and Tokina 12-24). Still learning every day, but it makes photography a lot more interesting than using a P&S.I haven't used the Canon 50/1.8, but I daresay it is very similar to the Nikkor 50/1.8 that I have. Great value lens (i believe the Canon version is even cheaper than the Nikkor, which itself is brilliant value) for the money. Perfect for portraits and low-light. Nice and light and small, makes the camera feel like a biggish P&S
Takes pics that are razor-sharp.For the price, it's a "why the hell not" lens.
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I've got the Canon EF 50mm f1.8 MkII - or 'Nifty Fifty' as it is often referred to.
Cheapest Canon lens on the market. I picked mine up for under $150.
It's a bit hit and miss on auto focus, and a little soft wide open, but it's a pretty fun little piece of glass for the money. I wouldn't rely on one in a commercial shoot, cause you can never be confident that you've got the thing in focus on the fly.
The EF 50mm f1.4 is infinitely better, but is about $600.
I took this with the 50mm f1.8:
It's got beautiful creamy bokeh, and you can achieve a tack sharp image, but as I keep saying - it's a little hit and miss.
Cheapest Canon lens on the market. I picked mine up for under $150.
It's a bit hit and miss on auto focus, and a little soft wide open, but it's a pretty fun little piece of glass for the money. I wouldn't rely on one in a commercial shoot, cause you can never be confident that you've got the thing in focus on the fly.
The EF 50mm f1.4 is infinitely better, but is about $600.
I took this with the 50mm f1.8:
It's got beautiful creamy bokeh, and you can achieve a tack sharp image, but as I keep saying - it's a little hit and miss.
Ry009
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Looking at an entry level one to take to the footy and road trips, basically got NFI when it comes to specs etc.
Thoughts on this? Good value?
http://www.kogan.com/au/buy/canon-eos-1100d-kit-single-lens-18-55mm-IS-II/
Thoughts on this? Good value?
http://www.kogan.com/au/buy/canon-eos-1100d-kit-single-lens-18-55mm-IS-II/
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Anyone here got a Digital SLR? If so, which one?
I know Zeke does
I'm looking for some advice on the canon EF 50mm f/1.8 prime lens.
I only got my nifty fifty about a month ago, but so far am very pleased with the results. Given its a prime it makes you really think about the frame and will have you moving back/forward to capture the right image but I've hardly taken it off since it arrived
I got mine for $104 from Camera Paradise using a $20 coupon I found online. Great company, rang to confirm address/order on the same day of making the purchase, and was delivered within 3 working days from HK.
Edit: Just realised when this opening post was..............
BlakeyNoFlakey
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I have a 5D mark 2 - best camera ever
the canon 50mm lens gives you an equivalent to 35mm on a film camera. It is nice and sharp and a good lense for low light. If you can afford it get the f1.4/ But the 1.8 is a good lens
the canon 50mm lens gives you an equivalent to 35mm on a film camera. It is nice and sharp and a good lense for low light. If you can afford it get the f1.4/ But the 1.8 is a good lens