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Hi all,

I'm wondering how good these shots are using a these Prime lenses under low light conditions with the Rebels.

Also I want to see the difference between the two types of 50mm lens Canon sells, or other brand if available.

Please include Aperture and ISO values.

Thanks for posting. :)

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I only seem to take low light pictures of my son, guess I should find time to do some of my wife too.

These were all taken with the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 MkII.

1/25, f/2, ISO 100



1/100, f/2.2, ISO 400



1/60, f/2.8, ISO 200



1/30, f/2.2, ISO 200



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http://paulme.smugmug.com/
 
This is my cat Trouble.
Lens = Canon 50mm F1.8
Aperature = F2
Shutter = 1/13"
Handheld

The only light is that coming in from a door just off to the left of the shot. All of the lights were off in the room. Aside from a little blur from unsteady hands, I think the little lens did quite well. It is a bit dark, but I kinda like how the little bit of available light accentuates his face. I think I focused either on his eye or his nose.



Tiff
 
Thats my favorite portrait lens. Really like to use it with available low light and skip the flash. Here's a couple:

1/1600s f/10.0 at 50.0mm iso400



1/500s f/5.6 at 50.0mm iso200



1/250s f/2.8 at 50.0mm iso200



1/40s f/2.0 at 50.0mm iso400



1/2000s f/4.0 at 50.0mm iso100



Ok, it works pretty good with flash too...
1/60s f/4.0 at 50.0mm iso400 with Flash



1/25s f/2.5 at 50.0mm iso400 with Flash



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Zarathustra said:
These are very nice portraits.
Very sharp and nice bokeh.

You have such a cute son.

Thanks for posting.
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Thanks, happy to help. I'd say that the EF 50mm f/1.8 is one the 'no regreats' purchases that most people do, at $75 USD its an awsome lens. From what I've seen, most people who don't get it buy the EF 50mm f/1.4.

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http://paulme.smugmug.com/
 
f1.8 1/60 iso 1600



Same as above:



Same as above:



F2.2 1/60 iso 1600



These were taken during a poker game at night in my attic with only 2 lightbulbs lighting the entire attic, with my 350d and 50mm/f1.8 II. I love this lense. I bought the 350d with the kit lense and the 50mm is on the camera 95% of the time.
 
great shots...its tricky to get good candids at f1.8 - these shots of yours are examples of how to make that shallow DOF work.

its a great lens indeed. (hard to believe the price for what its capable of producing)
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  • tamaker
300D / Fuji S7000
BG-E1 Tcon 1.7
50mm 1.8 ~ 70-300mm
18-55mm (kit lens)
420ex ~ Sigma 500 DG Super
 
I get mine today according to UPS. A friend bought me this lens for fixing her computer. :)

I am going to a concert this saturday, and I will try it out.
 
Zarathustra said:
Hi all,

I'm wondering how good these shots are using a these Prime lenses
under low light conditions with the Rebels.

Also I want to see the difference between the two types of 50mm
lens Canon sells, or other brand if available.

Please include Aperture and ISO values.

Thanks for posting. :)
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I have the 50mm f1.4 but never use it since I bought the Sigma 30/1.4. I think the 30/1.4 is a much better choice for available light shooting. It is very sharp and has more contrast at f1.4, wheres my 50/1.4 doesn't look as good until f2.5 or so.

The 30/1.4 equates to a 48mm lens on the XT which is much more useable for me indoors that the 80mm (equiv.) field of view of the 50mm. The Sigma allows me to shoot great images at f1.4 and ISO-800, much nicer results than the ISO-1600 I need to use for the 50mm at f2.5. Also, the 30/1.4 focuses more quickly and accurately in low light than the 50mm on my XT, has great bokeh and color, and much better build-quality and "feel."

This image is the Sigma at f1.4, ISO-800. I think this is THE lens to have for available light shooting, and IMO is well worth the extra hundred dollars or so (comes with a very nice case and hood)...



Sal
 
I posted this thread originally thinking in terms of portraits with available light.

The only bad side to that Sigma is some corner softness and 80mm Eqv is IMHO more pleasent for portraits, than the 50 the sigma provides.
Maybe the perfect lens for group shots indoors.

Do you think that sigma have some light fall off and soft corners ?

That is from the samples I have seen, so I might have a the wrong impression about this lens. The subject is allways in the center of the pictures.

Very nice image though.
Thanks for posting.

BTW. That women is really beautiful, is that Mrs. Baker ?
Sal Baker said:
Zarathustra said:
Hi all,

I'm wondering how good these shots are using a these Prime lenses
under low light conditions with the Rebels.

Also I want to see the difference between the two types of 50mm
lens Canon sells, or other brand if available.

Please include Aperture and ISO values.

Thanks for posting. :)
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I have the 50mm f1.4 but never use it since I bought the Sigma
30/1.4. I think the 30/1.4 is a much better choice for available
light shooting. It is very sharp and has more contrast at f1.4,
wheres my 50/1.4 doesn't look as good until f2.5 or so.

The 30/1.4 equates to a 48mm lens on the XT which is much more
useable for me indoors that the 80mm (equiv.) field of view of the
50mm. The Sigma allows me to shoot great images at f1.4 and
ISO-800, much nicer results than the ISO-1600 I need to use for the
50mm at f2.5. Also, the 30/1.4 focuses more quickly and accurately
in low light than the 50mm on my XT, has great bokeh and color, and
much better build-quality and "feel."

This image is the Sigma at f1.4, ISO-800. I think this is THE lens
to have for available light shooting, and IMO is well worth the
extra hundred dollars or so (comes with a very nice case and
hood)...



Sal
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Good one Jan. You got me LOL.

Great colorful shoot, too bad the DOF was too shallow or it focus in the wrong place ?

Thanks for posting.!

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Yeah, I like all these pictures, they look so natural.
No wonder you always use that lens, it got to be the bang for the buck.

Thanks for posting these great shots.

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