50 Millimeters of Freedom

Challenge #1 in the Photography is like a box of chocolates... series. Hosted by Phil Reese.

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Every camera system is different, but one thing they've all got is a tack-sharp, low cost 50mm f/1.8 prime lens. Here's your chance to show it off!

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Announced:

Friday, 13th January, 2012 (GMT)

Submissions:

Friday, 20th January, 2012 – Thursday, 26th January, 2012 (GMT)

Voting:

Friday, 27th January, 2012 – Thursday, 2nd February, 2012 (GMT)

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No post-processing requirements.

Capture date rules:

Images must be shot after the announcement date of the challenge.

Additional rules:

Note the capture date rule. Subject can be anything you like as long as it was shot with a 50mm prime lens. Please keep images appropriate with the dpreview rules (eg no nudity, etc.) Happy shooting!

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All that jazz

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I bought a nifty fifty for the shallow depth of field. This image is at F2.8 because the DOF was just too thin at less than that. Could probably even have used F5.6 to get both hands in focus.

Camera:	Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Lens:	Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Submitted:	Thursday, 26th January, 2012 20:45 (GMT)
Taken:	Thursday, 26th January, 2012
Focal length:	50 mm
Shutter speed:	125 sec
Aperture:	F2.8
ISO:	400
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I'll just assume that your shutter speed is 1/125.. :)

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