Shots with the SMC-A 50mm F2

Shots with the SMC-A 50mm F2 · 04:44 PM

I picked up this lens off ebay for $50 shipped which from reading around is about comparable if a bit on the higher side for price. But that's ok I wanted a prime within my price range and the 50s tend to get a lot of good reviews. Here are some shots I took with it today. I think they came out pretty good and I'm actually fairly impressed as the F2 doesn't seem to get as good a review as the f1.7 or F1.4.

And when all this photo-taking was done, it was time for a nap......

Techiechick · 09-03-2008, 05:40 PM

Lovely series of shots. Looks like you got a good lens and fine results.

Igilligan · 09-03-2008, 09:09 PM

I can tell you my copy of the M 50 F2 is not as sharp at F2.8 as your 1st photo is....

I love that shot. You have a fine copy of that lens. Keep them coming

Damn Brit · 09-03-2008, 09:15 PM

Yeah, you have got a good one.
Is that your fingers getting in to the pepper shot at the top?
I think you should go out with a flashlight tonight and find out what's eating that pepper, it's probably a little worm.

Cute kid, shhhhhh, don't wake her.

deejjjaaaa · 09-03-2008, 09:21 PM

why do you need two of 'em

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Vivitar 90mm Macro f2.8, Vivitar 90mm Macro f2.8

**madmikess** · 09-04-2008, 04:55 AM

Originally posted by deejjjaaaa

why do you need two of 'em

Well,I only have 2, I just messed up when I edited my sig and didn't realize it.

**madmikess** · 09-04-2008, 05:12 AM

Originally posted by Techiechick

Lovely series of shots. Looks like you got a good lens and fine results.

Thank you, looks like I lucked out.

Originally posted by Igilligan

I can tell you my copy of the M 50 F2 is not as sharp at F2.8 as your 1st photo is....

I love that shot. You have a fine copy of that lens. Keep them coming

Yes, I'm surprised by how well that one turned out without the flash, but looks like I got some good naturally lighting. Thank you for your good words.

Originally posted by Damn Brit

Yeah, you have got a good one.
Is that your fingers getting in to the pepper shot at the top?
I think you should go out with a flashlight tonight and find out what's eating that pepper, it's probably a little worm.

Cute kid, shhhhhh, don't wake her.

I actually am curious what is eating the pepper plant. But not being really any kind of experienced gardeners, we probably wouldn't know what to do if we did find out.

The pepper plant has nearly been a bust all summer, the peppers on it now didn't come out until about a week and 1/2 ago and the are supposed to be sweet bell peppers. I'm hoping they fatten out a little or else we might end up with some hot peppers.

That's actually part of the pepper plant that you are seeing in the shot. My youngest is a most willing subject when she's a captive of the high chair. Thank you for your kind words.

Damn Brit · 09-04-2008, 11:54 AM

Originally posted by madmikess

I actually am curious what is eating the pepper plant. But not being really any kind of experienced gardeners, we probably wouldn't know what to do if we did find out.

The pepper plant has nearly been a bust all summer, the peppers on it now didn't come out until about a week and 1/2 ago and the are supposed to be sweet bell peppers. I'm hoping they fatten out a little or else we might end up with some hot peppers.

That's actually part of the pepper plant that you are seeing in the shot. My youngest is a most willing subject when she's a captive of the high chair. Thank you for your kind words.

I was serious about the flashlight, the chewers always come out at night. Look for a curled up leaf, if it has made it's cocoon then it's finished chewing. It could still be a sweet pepper, there are some Italian sweet peppers that are long like that.

**madmikess** · 09-04-2008, 12:29 PM

Originally posted by Damn Brit

I was serious about the flashlight, the chewers always come out at night. Look for a curled up leaf, if it has made it's cocoon then it's finished chewing. It could still be a sweet pepper, there are some Italian sweet peppers that are long like that.

Haha, I believed you.

I get out of work at midnight so when I get home I'll check it out. If I confirm what you are saying, what measures do you think I could take to get rid of the pest?

daacon · 09-04-2008, 01:56 PM

Nice series that first one is a great candid.

**madmikess** · 09-04-2008, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by daacon

Nice series that first one is a great candid.

Thank you, my captive subject (high chair) cooperated nicely by providing me with 5 good shots exactly like that.

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09-03-2008, 09:09 PM	#3
Igilligan Guest	A great sales add for the 50 F2 I can tell you my copy of the M 50 F2 is not as sharp at F2.8 as your 1st photo is.... I love that shot. You have a fine copy of that lens. Keep them coming

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09-03-2008, 05:40 PM	#2
Techiechick Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: High Springs, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 571	Lovely series of shots. Looks like you got a good lens and fine results.

09-03-2008, 09:15 PM	#4
Damn Brit Guest	Yeah, you have got a good one. Is that your fingers getting in to the pepper shot at the top? I think you should go out with a flashlight tonight and find out what's eating that pepper, it's probably a little worm. Cute kid, shhhhhh, don't wake her.

09-03-2008, 09:21 PM	#5
deejjjaaaa Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: steel city / rust belt Posts: 2,043	why do you need two of 'em Quote: Vivitar 90mm Macro f2.8, Vivitar 90mm Macro f2.8

09-04-2008, 04:55 AM	#6
madmikess Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kenmore, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 482 Original Poster	Originally posted by deejjjaaaa why do you need two of 'em Well,I only have 2, I just messed up when I edited my sig and didn't realize it.

09-04-2008, 05:12 AM	#7
madmikess Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kenmore, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 482 Original Poster	Originally posted by Techiechick Lovely series of shots. Looks like you got a good lens and fine results. Thank you, looks like I lucked out. Originally posted by Igilligan I can tell you my copy of the M 50 F2 is not as sharp at F2.8 as your 1st photo is.... I love that shot. You have a fine copy of that lens. Keep them coming Yes, I'm surprised by how well that one turned out without the flash, but looks like I got some good naturally lighting. Thank you for your good words. Originally posted by Damn Brit Yeah, you have got a good one. Is that your fingers getting in to the pepper shot at the top? I think you should go out with a flashlight tonight and find out what's eating that pepper, it's probably a little worm. Cute kid, shhhhhh, don't wake her. I actually am curious what is eating the pepper plant. But not being really any kind of experienced gardeners, we probably wouldn't know what to do if we did find out. The pepper plant has nearly been a bust all summer, the peppers on it now didn't come out until about a week and 1/2 ago and the are supposed to be sweet bell peppers. I'm hoping they fatten out a little or else we might end up with some hot peppers. That's actually part of the pepper plant that you are seeing in the shot. My youngest is a most willing subject when she's a captive of the high chair. Thank you for your kind words.

09-04-2008, 11:54 AM	#8
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by madmikess I actually am curious what is eating the pepper plant. But not being really any kind of experienced gardeners, we probably wouldn't know what to do if we did find out. The pepper plant has nearly been a bust all summer, the peppers on it now didn't come out until about a week and 1/2 ago and the are supposed to be sweet bell peppers. I'm hoping they fatten out a little or else we might end up with some hot peppers. That's actually part of the pepper plant that you are seeing in the shot. My youngest is a most willing subject when she's a captive of the high chair. Thank you for your kind words. I was serious about the flashlight, the chewers always come out at night. Look for a curled up leaf, if it has made it's cocoon then it's finished chewing. It could still be a sweet pepper, there are some Italian sweet peppers that are long like that.

09-04-2008, 12:29 PM	#9
madmikess Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kenmore, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 482 Original Poster	Originally posted by Damn Brit I was serious about the flashlight, the chewers always come out at night. Look for a curled up leaf, if it has made it's cocoon then it's finished chewing. It could still be a sweet pepper, there are some Italian sweet peppers that are long like that. Haha, I believed you. I get out of work at midnight so when I get home I'll check it out. If I confirm what you are saying, what measures do you think I could take to get rid of the pest?

09-04-2008, 01:56 PM	#10
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Nice series that first one is a great candid.

09-04-2008, 02:01 PM	#11
madmikess Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kenmore, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 482 Original Poster	Originally posted by daacon Nice series that first one is a great candid. Thank you, my captive subject (high chair) cooperated nicely by providing me with 5 good shots exactly like that.