Other Challenge Focus on Focal Length

**jheu02** · 11-24-2010, 08:29 PM

Yeah, crummy title, but an idea I have for a December game/challenge. It's inspiration is the Single in September/November challenges but is not limited to just one lens, rather one focal length. Any lens capable of the chosen focal length, be it prime or zoom, is allowed. I'm planning on using the 50-55mm length as I have a bunch of 50s and an SMC-K 55/1.8 I want to compare in a quasi-scientific method (not planning on identical setups for each lens). Any interest in joining with either this focal length or another of your choosing based on your lens bag?

bbluesman · 11-24-2010, 08:36 PM

Originally posted by jheu02

Yeah, crummy title, but an idea I have for a December game/challenge. It's inspiration is the Single in September/November challenges but is not limited to just one lens, rather one focal length. Any lens capable of the chosen focal length, be it prime or zoom, is allowed. I'm planning on using the 50-55mm length as I have a bunch of 50s and an SMC-K 55/1.8 I want to compare in a quasi-scientific method (not planning on identical setups for each lens). Any interest in joining with either this focal length or another of your choosing based on your lens bag?

Same 1 a day thingie or??

**jheu02** · 11-24-2010, 09:22 PM

Originally posted by bbluesman

Same 1 a day thingie or??

Not really. I have 6 or 7 50mm primes that I want to compare. Plus, a couple zooms also cover 50mm. So, whereas Single in Sep/Nov you were "stuck" with just one lens, now you can use all your lenses that will shoot the focal length, i.e. SMC-A 50/1.4, kit lens set at 50mm, Auto Chinon 50/1.7, Promaster 28-200 set at 50mm... Of course, someone may choose 28mm or whatever, because they have several lenses at that focal length they've been meaning to compare, but haven't had the motivation of a daily shoot to do so.

It also wouldn't have to be just one shot. Some may want to do a very strict comparison (same subject, lighting, f-stop, shutter...) to really see lens differences, and thus may want to post the results together on the same day. I may do that to a degree, but it could also get a little tedious looking at 7 identical shots, only difference being the lens used.

bbluesman · 11-24-2010, 09:33 PM

Originally posted by jheu02

Not really. I have 6 or 7 50mm primes that I want to compare. Plus, a couple zooms also cover 50mm. So, whereas Single in Sep/Nov you were "stuck" with just one lens, now you can use all your lenses that will shoot the focal length, i.e. SMC-A 50/1.4, kit lens set at 50mm, Auto Chinon 50/1.7, Promaster 28-200 set at 50mm... Of course, someone may choose 28mm or whatever, because they have several lenses at that focal length they've been meaning to compare, but haven't had the motivation of a daily shoot to do so.

It also wouldn't have to be just one shot. Some may want to do a very strict comparison (same subject, lighting, f-stop, shutter...) to really see lens differences, and thus may want to post the results together on the same day. I may do that to a degree, but it could also get a little tedious looking at 7 identical shots, only difference being the lens used.

Sounds interesting. I have 4 lenses that can produce 50mm focal length.

**twilhelm** · 11-27-2010, 12:03 PM

This sounds interesting as I also have several lenses in the 50 - 55 length.
Count me in.

ASa · 11-27-2010, 04:14 PM

I could make my entry for the community through this

Going to go for the 50mm with three lenses..

**jheu02** · 11-27-2010, 08:06 PM

Great to see some more interest. Just as a reminder, you don't have to use 50mm lenses if you have a different focal length you want to really explore via different lenses, but it could be interesting if everyone is using the same focal length to see how we use and interpret the world through it.

EDIT: Anyone have a better title to name the Album for easy searching (ala Single in September/November)

**jheu02** · 11-30-2010, 01:48 PM

So, any who are interested create an album titled Focus on Focal Length where you'll post your photos. Perhaps add what focal length you chose and which lenses you intend to use for the challenge. Here's why I chose 50/55mm for my focal length (still not sure if I'll use the zooms):

ASa · 11-30-2010, 02:49 PM

Seems like you have a serious obsession for that particular focal length

Just a heads up that I'll be very busy through the weekend and even in places where I can't upload any pics, but I'll be sure to shoot one each day and post them as soon as I possibly can.

Edit: I'm having troubles with the album, I created it, but can't seem to be able to add any pics in there. Also when I go to Edit Albums it just shows me albums from member named asa14.. If I can't get it solved, I guess I'll post the pics to flickr and put a link in here.

**jheu02** · 11-30-2010, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by ASa-

Seems like you have a serious obsession for that particular focal length

Post when you can...that's fine. Most came with camera bodies attached. One of my motives for doing this is to decide which I really want to keep, and which I can let go to a new home.

Not sure about the album problem. From your user panel, clicking on edit albums should only take you to your albums, noone else's.

**jheu02** · 12-01-2010, 08:11 PM

Re-uploaded my first shot since there's been server migration here. Here's one that didn't go into the album:

11-24-2010, 08:29 PM	#1
jheu02 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,027	Focus on Focal Length Yeah, crummy title, but an idea I have for a December game/challenge. It's inspiration is the Single in September/November challenges but is not limited to just one lens, rather one focal length. Any lens capable of the chosen focal length, be it prime or zoom, is allowed. I'm planning on using the 50-55mm length as I have a bunch of 50s and an SMC-K 55/1.8 I want to compare in a quasi-scientific method (not planning on identical setups for each lens). Any interest in joining with either this focal length or another of your choosing based on your lens bag?

11-30-2010, 02:49 PM	#9
ASa Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tampere/Helsinki Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 218	Seems like you have a serious obsession for that particular focal length Just a heads up that I'll be very busy through the weekend and even in places where I can't upload any pics, but I'll be sure to shoot one each day and post them as soon as I possibly can. Edit: I'm having troubles with the album, I created it, but can't seem to be able to add any pics in there. Also when I go to Edit Albums it just shows me albums from member named asa14.. If I can't get it solved, I guess I'll post the pics to flickr and put a link in here. Last edited by ASa; 11-30-2010 at 03:03 PM.

12-01-2010, 08:11 PM	#11
jheu02 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,027 Original Poster	And...They're Off Re-uploaded my first shot since there's been server migration here. Here's one that didn't go into the album:

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11-24-2010, 08:36 PM	#2
bbluesman Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,615	Originally posted by jheu02 Yeah, crummy title, but an idea I have for a December game/challenge. It's inspiration is the Single in September/November challenges but is not limited to just one lens, rather one focal length. Any lens capable of the chosen focal length, be it prime or zoom, is allowed. I'm planning on using the 50-55mm length as I have a bunch of 50s and an SMC-K 55/1.8 I want to compare in a quasi-scientific method (not planning on identical setups for each lens). Any interest in joining with either this focal length or another of your choosing based on your lens bag? Same 1 a day thingie or??

11-24-2010, 09:22 PM	#3
jheu02 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,027 Original Poster	Originally posted by bbluesman Same 1 a day thingie or?? Not really. I have 6 or 7 50mm primes that I want to compare. Plus, a couple zooms also cover 50mm. So, whereas Single in Sep/Nov you were "stuck" with just one lens, now you can use all your lenses that will shoot the focal length, i.e. SMC-A 50/1.4, kit lens set at 50mm, Auto Chinon 50/1.7, Promaster 28-200 set at 50mm... Of course, someone may choose 28mm or whatever, because they have several lenses at that focal length they've been meaning to compare, but haven't had the motivation of a daily shoot to do so. It also wouldn't have to be just one shot. Some may want to do a very strict comparison (same subject, lighting, f-stop, shutter...) to really see lens differences, and thus may want to post the results together on the same day. I may do that to a degree, but it could also get a little tedious looking at 7 identical shots, only difference being the lens used.

11-24-2010, 09:33 PM	#4
bbluesman Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,615	Originally posted by jheu02 Not really. I have 6 or 7 50mm primes that I want to compare. Plus, a couple zooms also cover 50mm. So, whereas Single in Sep/Nov you were "stuck" with just one lens, now you can use all your lenses that will shoot the focal length, i.e. SMC-A 50/1.4, kit lens set at 50mm, Auto Chinon 50/1.7, Promaster 28-200 set at 50mm... Of course, someone may choose 28mm or whatever, because they have several lenses at that focal length they've been meaning to compare, but haven't had the motivation of a daily shoot to do so. It also wouldn't have to be just one shot. Some may want to do a very strict comparison (same subject, lighting, f-stop, shutter...) to really see lens differences, and thus may want to post the results together on the same day. I may do that to a degree, but it could also get a little tedious looking at 7 identical shots, only difference being the lens used. Sounds interesting. I have 4 lenses that can produce 50mm focal length.

11-27-2010, 12:03 PM	#5
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	This sounds interesting as I also have several lenses in the 50 - 55 length. Count me in.

11-27-2010, 04:14 PM	#6
ASa Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tampere/Helsinki Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 218	I could make my entry for the community through this Going to go for the 50mm with three lenses..

11-27-2010, 08:06 PM	#7
jheu02 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,027 Original Poster	Great to see some more interest. Just as a reminder, you don't have to use 50mm lenses if you have a different focal length you want to really explore via different lenses, but it could be interesting if everyone is using the same focal length to see how we use and interpret the world through it. EDIT: Anyone have a better title to name the Album for easy searching (ala Single in September/November)

11-30-2010, 04:18 PM	#10
jheu02 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,027 Original Poster	Originally posted by ASa- Seems like you have a serious obsession for that particular focal length Post when you can...that's fine. Most came with camera bodies attached. One of my motives for doing this is to decide which I really want to keep, and which I can let go to a new home. Not sure about the album problem. From your user panel, clicking on edit albums should only take you to your albums, noone else's.