I’m not a stranger to this lens, several of my friends have it so, I’ve used plenty in the past. It came up pre owned in my local camera store at a pretty reasonable price and it was in good-as-new condition. Awesome, I’m making the transition to all primes and this lens is on my list, so I had it!
Kym came to see my yesterday too so I had a great excuse to try out the new lens in the park. I’ve had this Autumn style shoot in my head for a little while now and I’m really happy with how it came out. The lens is sharp at at every aperture, but of course with a lens like this you can’t resist shooting with it wide open.
Naturally with it being a prime lens it is super sharp, but it is still noticeably shaper than it’s little brother, the f/1.8. It is defiantly a worth while upgrade the build quality alone makes it worth it for me, the f/1.8 always felt flimsy. The UltraSonic Motor greatly improves focusing too, it is much faster and much more accurate. So really what I’m saying is f/1.4 = win!
Comments
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wowyyyy
samwilson.
1.4!!! kept this a secret from me rick! i bet your actually jizzing every time you use it!
Rick Nunn
I only picked it up this morning, I didn’t really know I was getting it. :)
samwilson.
did you secretly treat yourself aha :)
DANIELWALSH
Lovely lens although mine can’t focus for shit. Nice tones mate.
Ashley Baxter
These shots are amazing and oh so autumny.
Fuzzy_Orange
I’m breaking my "no comment" rule to say – awesome photo is awesome!!!
Fuzzy_Orange
I think I sort of twisted his arm! LOL
Awesome shots mate, truly awesome. Love the autumn tones!
Rick Nunn
:D thanks.
Wow you must like it to break the rule! Thanks dude.
Rick Nunn
Yes my arm was fully twisted, thanks for the comments people.
Kym Ellis
I like what you did with this Rick.
Autumn is good.
Meow!
Kirsten
I love the 50mm f/1.4 lens. It’s one of my favourites. Also, loving the first photo.
Photo shoots in fall = amazing
Ashley Baxter
I’m so glad you bought this and can’t wait to see what photos come of it. w00t!
Rick
Thanks Kirsten, but if you are coming to live in the UK you are going to have to start calling fall autumn. :P
Ash, I am super happy with it, and keep your eyes on my flickr, I don’t think this lens will be coming off my camera much… well at least not until I get my 100mm f/2.0.
Dan Schonhaar
This is rad, i love how you’ve muted the colours to make it look more like autumn. I do feel like I want the eyes to be sharp, though.
Rick Nunn
Woo Kym likes a photo I took of her! W00t!
I hear ya Dan, when I was looking at it on the back of the camera I was sure I had got them bang in focus, but as soon as you drop below about f/4 or 5 on a shot this close it becomes so hard to tell. Good job I wasn’t shooting this at f/1.4 :P
Scott Murray
Awesome, love the colours and DOF
Rick Nunn
Glad you like it Scott.
Andrew Cornett
YUS!!! I love this lens, but it’s my first one so I have nothing to compare it to. Also, I think I messed something up too by spilling AMP energy drink all over it :( sigh..
Hygor Lennon
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deivisondesouza
very nice color fx and bokeh composition…