REVscene Automotive Forum - View Single Post - Using a 50mm 1.4 lens

ThaCube · 08-23-2011, 08:03 AM

I just rec'd a 50mm 1.4 lens for my Canon T1i.

I saw a lot of ppl mentioning how this lens is great for low light situations and for portraits. I mainly purchased this lens to take pics of my little one and after seeing so many other images from other ppl on the net, I thought it would be a great lens to purchase.

I have taken this lens out a few times and find that my DOF isnt accurate in terms of what Im trying to capture. For instance, last night my little one was playing with her favorite toy and I found that I couldnt blur out the background and have just her and her toy in focus. I realize you have to spend time getting to know the equipment and practice makes perfect, but I thought I would post here and get some pointers in terms of how to use this lens to its maximum capabilities.

With my kit lens I was always shooting in portrait mode as I liked how the images were turning out. Id like to learn how to use the AV or M features on my camera, not sure if this is the right way to use the 50mm lens or not.

Also, I was shooting in ISO 200 at F1.4 with my little one. Does placing the lens in AF or MF mode make a difference?

Again, I apologize for the newbie questions but I have been trying to read online on how to use this lens but thought it would be good to ask here and ask ppl that have this lens on how to properly use it.

08-23-2011, 08:03 AM	#1
ThaCube I am Hook'd on RS Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Surrey Posts: 68 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Failed 0 Times in 0 Posts	Using a 50mm 1.4 lens - newbie question I just rec'd a 50mm 1.4 lens for my Canon T1i. I saw a lot of ppl mentioning how this lens is great for low light situations and for portraits. I mainly purchased this lens to take pics of my little one and after seeing so many other images from other ppl on the net, I thought it would be a great lens to purchase. I have taken this lens out a few times and find that my DOF isnt accurate in terms of what Im trying to capture. For instance, last night my little one was playing with her favorite toy and I found that I couldnt blur out the background and have just her and her toy in focus. I realize you have to spend time getting to know the equipment and practice makes perfect, but I thought I would post here and get some pointers in terms of how to use this lens to its maximum capabilities. With my kit lens I was always shooting in portrait mode as I liked how the images were turning out. Id like to learn how to use the AV or M features on my camera, not sure if this is the right way to use the 50mm lens or not. Also, I was shooting in ISO 200 at F1.4 with my little one. Does placing the lens in AF or MF mode make a difference? Again, I apologize for the newbie questions but I have been trying to read online on how to use this lens but thought it would be good to ask here and ask ppl that have this lens on how to properly use it.