50mm f1.8 canon lens

[junaid_797]

Hello guys,

I have canon 1ti camera, two days ago i bought me a canon 50mm f/1.8 lens, but I am getting very discourage by my co workers since they know about photography moreI do ( i am just a beginner). They all saying its not worth it since my camera is not full frame. They also saying something like its not 50mm its actually 80mm some crop factor not sure exactly what they mean. Can you please give me advise what to do I am and also explain me what they mean by "its not 50mm instead its 80mm". Should I keep it or return it, I have 4 days left before I can return as you know B&H has 7 days return policy.

Thank you
Junaid Afzal

[Hermie]

Hello Junaid,

Your camera is not a fullframe camera like the EOS 5D but a APS-C camera, this means the sensor is smaller.

Here's a link to a very good website if you wanna know anything about cameras etc: http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/key=sensor+sizes

What your co workers means is that you have to multiply the lens with (I think) 1.6 to compare it with a fullframe camera.

This means 50mm x 1.6 = 80mm

The lens is a great lens but a lens made out of plastic. For me the only - point. If you bought the lens just to take photos, just go ahead and have fun. If you bought it to have a wide angle, go for a bit wider angle to get the effect.

Not sure if you want a lens like that or a zoom lens but if that isn't the point the next link might be a good choice too.....

http://www.dpreview.com/products/sig...a_17-50_2p8_os

of course the price is a bit more...

Hope this makes sense and helps you.

[junaid_797]

Thanks for the reply, I mostly be using it for family portraits for my own family. I will be looking for somthing else for the wide angle ( any suggestion will be apprecaited). I want learn photography before I go buy the full fram camera.
Thank you

[Hermie]

I think you have to look for yourself, I have a full frame camera and wanted that lens but it doesn't say anywhere it's also for a full frame.
You can read as much reviews you want but it's your opinion that counts. The reviews are there to guide us, not to say it's good or bad.

One tip I could give you is this: try lenses before you buy by hiring them first. That way you can test it by yourself and see if it is a lens for you or not.

Try to get a overlapping in the lenses.... The lenses I have are: 17-35mm, 28-135mm, 70-300mm and a 150-500mm, and a few more, but as you can see the lenses overlap each other. That way you can't get out of range without reaching for another lens. Does that make sense to you?

I think the 50mm would do the trick for you, when using it for portrait photos. If I wanted a lens for portrait I would take a 85mm lens, without zoom. Maybe you could go for the 50mm with 1.4...

[JayRodPhotos]

If I wanted a lens for portrait I would take a 85mm lens, without zoom. Maybe you could go for the 50mm with 1.4...

Being new to the field and your starting off with a beginners camera I personally think the "50mm 1.8" Is perfect for you.
The lens teaches you about DOF (Depth of field) and it also teaches you how to focus by stepping closer and away, hence the term "Focusing with your feet"!
Shoot with that lens for a couple of months. learn your focal points, DOF, Aperture and natural lighting. You'll then appreciate that $100 lens and make it your best friend.
Renting a lens like hermie said is a great way to go about things before you actually purchase them. Helps you learn more on what you wanna be shooting and what lens you need.
Good Luck!
-Jay

[mikhelee]

I was wondering how much time people spend on photography.If you're a hobbyist is just one of many hobbies, is it your life?Is photography in the background of your life or is it a main focus prevelant to others?How many hours a week do you spend on photography?

[kiwicolin]

Also bear in mind that it is a fast lens. 1.8 is a large aperture and you will be able to shoot in lower lighting conditions. I actually use a prime (non zooming) 50mm a lot for shooting video as I don't zoom while shooting video.

[tyson]

Great news. Don't worry too much about the need to get more lenses. You need to experiment with all the possibilities with your kit lens.