Fantastic Fifty! The DA 50mm F/1.8

AlexBW · 02-17-2016, 10:31 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Dewman

! Such color! Such saturation! Such sharpness! Such beautiful bokeh!

Originally posted by TinaS

I just realized I haven't uploaded anything here since my first test shots. Here's one.

Nice hot chocolate shots TinaS! As you said Dewman, I find this lens and the other plastic, DA 35 f/2.4, to produce wonderful photos - especially considering their price. And the lightweight plastic build appeals to me. I fear ever trying the FA 77 / 43 / 31mm Ltds, in case I would never find the plastics beautiful again

PeaceFroggy · 02-18-2016, 05:42 PM - **2 Likes**

In-camera double exposure

Lloyd_Christmas · 03-21-2016, 09:14 AM - **2 Likes**

Here is a shot I took with 50mm on my K-3, hand held.
It was the Atlanta Model show. Wish I could say I built this model but not mine.

**rtmarwitz** · 05-06-2016, 03:38 PM - **4 Likes**

Using the Fantastic Plastic Fifty on the K-3ii for my first set of portraits with off camera flash setup. I know there are improvements to be had, but I love this lens.

myFlickr

TinaS · 05-06-2016, 04:57 PM

Originally posted by rtmarwitz

Using the Fantastic Plastic Fifty on the K-3ii for my first set of portraits with off camera flash setup. I know there are improvements to be had, but I love this lens.

myFlickr

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Very nice set.

You did a good job on your first attempt! I'm where you are, just starting with off camera flash.

**AggieDad** · 05-06-2016, 05:05 PM - **2 Likes**

I just bought this lens. Give me a little time to grab some frames, and I'll post my first experience.

TinaS · 05-06-2016, 05:18 PM

Originally posted by AggieDad

I just bought this lens. Give me a little time to grab some frames, and I'll post my first experience.

Congratulations. I love mine!

**pepperberry farm** · 05-06-2016, 06:14 PM - **3 Likes**

I completely forgot about this thread - and I'm using the 'plastique fantastique' in the Single In challenge this month....

**rtmarwitz** · 05-07-2016, 05:39 AM

Originally posted by TinaS

Very nice set. You did a good job on your first attempt!

Thanks very much! There was a lot of build up for me over the last two months preparing for taking these. It's my son, so not too much harm if they didn't turn out, but i was really happy with the outcome. I had no doubt the camera/lens combo would be fine, but was really anxious about setting up and getting things in the right spot.

Originally posted by TinaS

I'm where you are, just starting with off camera flash.

If you haven't already visited you should check out Strobist: Lighting 101. There is another Strobist: Lighting 102, but the 101 is really good to get you started and give some confidence.

**pepperberry farm** · 05-07-2016, 11:39 AM - **2 Likes**

TinaS · 05-07-2016, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by rtmarwitz

Thanks very much! There was a lot of build up for me over the last two months preparing for taking these. It's my son, so not too much harm if they didn't turn out, but i was really happy with the outcome. I had no doubt the camera/lens combo would be fine, but was really anxious about setting up and getting things in the right spot.

If you haven't already visited you should check out Strobist: Lighting 101. There is another Strobist: Lighting 102, but the 101 is really good to get you started and give some confidence.

I've read several sites, but not these. I will check them out. Thank you! I practiced with my husband a few times before doing cap & gown photos for some girls last weekend. They came out nice, but there's definitely room for improvement. I'm doing more today, so hope it goes well.

**pepperberry farm** · 05-08-2016, 05:38 PM

**Clarkey** · 05-16-2016, 07:18 PM - **2 Likes**

Joining this club. I needed another prime, and the DA 50mm 1.8 was it.

Church, Spring by Aaron, on Flickr

Osgoode Hall by Aaron, on Flickr

Human Scale by Aaron, on Flickr

TinaS · 05-17-2016, 05:22 AM

Originally posted by Clarkey

Joining this club. I needed another prime, and the DA 50mm 1.8 was it.

Church, Spring by Aaron, on Flickr

Osgoode Hall by Aaron, on Flickr

Human Scale by Aaron, on Flickr

Very nice! Enjoy!

**ivanvernon** · 05-18-2016, 08:57 AM - **2 Likes**

I really like the way the 50/1.8 captures colors, great fidelity.

05-06-2016, 06:14 PM - 3 Likes	#158
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679	K-3 with DA 50mm f1.8 I completely forgot about this thread - and I'm using the 'plastique fantastique' in the Single In challenge this month....

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pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679	K-3 with DA 50mm f1.8

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02-17-2016, 10:31 AM - 1 Like	#151
AlexBW Pentaxian Join Date: May 2014 Location: Oslo Photos: Albums Posts: 394	Originally posted by Dewman ! Such color! Such saturation! Such sharpness! Such beautiful bokeh! Originally posted by TinaS I just realized I haven't uploaded anything here since my first test shots. Here's one. Nice hot chocolate shots TinaS! As you said Dewman, I find this lens and the other plastic, DA 35 f/2.4, to produce wonderful photos - especially considering their price. And the lightweight plastic build appeals to me. I fear ever trying the FA 77 / 43 / 31mm Ltds, in case I would never find the plastics beautiful again

02-18-2016, 05:42 PM - 2 Likes	#152
PeaceFroggy Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 112	In-camera double exposure

03-21-2016, 09:14 AM - 2 Likes	#153
Lloyd_Christmas Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 458	Here is a shot I took with 50mm on my K-3, hand held. It was the Atlanta Model show. Wish I could say I built this model but not mine.

05-06-2016, 03:38 PM - 4 Likes	#154
rtmarwitz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: rural central Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 198	Using the Fantastic Plastic Fifty on the K-3ii for my first set of portraits with off camera flash setup. I know there are improvements to be had, but I love this lens. myFlickr myFlickr myFlickr myFlickr

05-06-2016, 04:57 PM	#155
TinaS Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,164	Originally posted by rtmarwitz Using the Fantastic Plastic Fifty on the K-3ii for my first set of portraits with off camera flash setup. I know there are improvements to be had, but I love this lens. myFlickr myFlickr myFlickr myFlickr Very nice set. You did a good job on your first attempt! I'm where you are, just starting with off camera flash.

05-06-2016, 05:05 PM - 2 Likes	#156
AggieDad Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Houston, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,453	I just bought this lens. Give me a little time to grab some frames, and I'll post my first experience.

05-06-2016, 05:18 PM	#157
TinaS Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,164	Originally posted by AggieDad I just bought this lens. Give me a little time to grab some frames, and I'll post my first experience. Congratulations. I love mine!

05-07-2016, 05:39 AM	#159
rtmarwitz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: rural central Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 198	Originally posted by TinaS Very nice set. You did a good job on your first attempt! Thanks very much! There was a lot of build up for me over the last two months preparing for taking these. It's my son, so not too much harm if they didn't turn out, but i was really happy with the outcome. I had no doubt the camera/lens combo would be fine, but was really anxious about setting up and getting things in the right spot. Originally posted by TinaS I'm where you are, just starting with off camera flash. If you haven't already visited you should check out Strobist: Lighting 101. There is another Strobist: Lighting 102, but the 101 is really good to get you started and give some confidence.

05-07-2016, 02:08 PM	#161
TinaS Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,164	Originally posted by rtmarwitz Thanks very much! There was a lot of build up for me over the last two months preparing for taking these. It's my son, so not too much harm if they didn't turn out, but i was really happy with the outcome. I had no doubt the camera/lens combo would be fine, but was really anxious about setting up and getting things in the right spot. If you haven't already visited you should check out Strobist: Lighting 101. There is another Strobist: Lighting 102, but the 101 is really good to get you started and give some confidence. I've read several sites, but not these. I will check them out. Thank you! I practiced with my husband a few times before doing cap & gown photos for some girls last weekend. They came out nice, but there's definitely room for improvement. I'm doing more today, so hope it goes well.

05-16-2016, 07:18 PM - 2 Likes	#163
Clarkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,456	Joining this club. I needed another prime, and the DA 50mm 1.8 was it. Church, Spring by Aaron, on Flickr Osgoode Hall by Aaron, on Flickr Human Scale by Aaron, on Flickr

05-17-2016, 05:22 AM	#164
TinaS Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,164	Originally posted by Clarkey Joining this club. I needed another prime, and the DA 50mm 1.8 was it. Church, Spring by Aaron, on Flickr Osgoode Hall by Aaron, on Flickr Human Scale by Aaron, on Flickr Very nice! Enjoy!