50mm f/1.8 lens - Good for outdoor photography? | Woodland and Landscape
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.พ. 2022
- Wondering if you can/should use a 50mm f/1.8 ("Nifty Fifty") lens for outdoor photography? In this video, I show how you can use this affordable high quality lens in a few different ways.
Chapters:
Intro: 00:20
Sharpness: 02:05
Depth of Field: 04:45
Adding Interest: 06:40
Stopping Down: 11:00
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I'm not clear about what body and lens combination you're using. If it's a Canon 250D, then it's a cropped sensor and that means the effective focal length of a 50mm lens on that body is close to the equivalent of being an 85mm on a full frame body.
Perhaps you can clarify this as I'm sure you do not want to mislead people about the true effectiveness and performance of a 50mm lens.
Don't ever stop making these videos. They are fantastic. You have truly put in a lot of effort! Keep up the great work!
Thank you Ashish
Exact same as me. I bought the 250d with the 18-55 kit lens. Then the 50mm 1.8. Its been great. I've only really used it for pics of the dog or the odd woodland shot 😂 but I'll try it for landscapes too. Great video again! U come across confident so no issues there. Forget the impostor syndrome. U belong infront of a camera if that's where life has led u to. And also behind a camera as ur shots are fantastic. 👍🏻
Thanks Andy. Keep up the good work mate 😁
I'm just amazed by your backpack mount. I definitely need one
Watching this a year later and I found this video to be great for deciding if I should get the "Nifty Fifty". You are really good at making your videos feel very natural and authentic not just some random person giving instructions. Very well done!
Wow! I wasn't expecting someone to name plastic canon 50 1.8 a "good lens", the guy who didn't get to use the zeiss jena pancolar 50 1.8 or schneider-krezunach sl-xenon 50 1.8
Greetings from Portland, Oregon USA! I have really enjoyed your videos. I am learning photography now. I think you're doing fine talking to the camera. I think that what you should do is...just be yourself. You come off real natural as you bring us along. Thank you on another great video. Makes me want to get out of the house.
I'm listening to you while I'm editing. Really enjoy your honesty. Keeping it real, Its awesome. Thank you!
It’s good that you are open about yourself and show how hard it is to talk to the
Camera. Well done
Just got myself an 50 lens and can’t wait to play ! Thank you for videos, love them 😊
I've only watched two videos, so far, but I really appreciate your casual manner in dispensing helpful information.
A forest in the morning is indeed a beautiful feeling,especially with a camera. Be careful though, it’s only a matter of time before you start taking an interest in photographing the wildlife! I thought landscape photography was expensive and time consuming, Wildlife is a whole new ballgame, but so so rewarding!
3 Tage im Tarnzelt ? 😂
I bought a cheap 550d in December and my first lens purchase was a 50mm thanks to your channel.
Keep making these videos as they are great for novices like myself
Great stuff Joshua, bought the nifty fifty about 4year ago but have hardly used it, you just changed that. Subscribed. And thanks
One of the most useful and nicest TH-cam videos I've seen...in regards to lense reviews, please continue doing this.
found your channel a few days back, i've been looking for something like this since picking up my camera omg thank you your channel is on the money for me being amatuer photography i have a canonon 1300d with the 50mm lense among others joshua thank u loving your channel/work
Thank you so much for your videos. I see that you out a lot of effort into them. I just bought the nifty 50 my R8 body and can’t wait to use it. I bought it along with the 24 and plan to use them mainly for landscape shots.
You have taught me so much. In ways that actually make sense. Thank you!
I am glad I came across your videos. They're very entertaining. Thank you. Keep up with the good work
I enjoy hikes, photography, and solitude as well!
Another great video. I have the 50mm and you gave me some great ideas. You come across great on the camera with your nice and easy style, no worries there. 📸📷
Hey, your chatting to the camera was great! It makes us viewers relate to you and to your situation, it builds rapport between us. Your vids are informative and relaxing, keep on going!
Thanks for that!
I’m late to the party but I have seen your other videos. These videos are brilliant. I like your pacing. Some TH-camrs seem to rush through. You explain and show everything. It’s very well paced. 😊
Really chill video, enjoyed and learned something new 👏
ENJOYING THIS VIDEO! I'm a Nikon camera guy, and I had a nifty fifty 1.8 lens on my camera until a few months ago, and it was lost. My camera tech guy didn't have any more 50mm but he did hava 55mm macro MANUAL focusing lens that he recommended. I wasn;t happy, but I got the lens; once I got used to the manual focusing, I fell in love wth it! I also have a 24-70mm zoom that I use every day, so I'm good to go...but the 50mm lenses are a MUST for photography! Thanks again for your tips...
I'm new to photography, so many people told me to grab a nifty fifty, and I finaly did today. Thanks for the info you def got a new sub
I've got the Nifty 50, and love it on my SL3!
Simply great video
Nice video Joshua keep them coming ty!
Since I saw one of your videos I've been following your videos, I still shoot on a T100 canon but have pretty much the same lenses you have, I love panoramic photography and specially on a budget 😅 but I saw you using the SL3 camera and I am upgrading my camera soon, love your videos! Keep going I watch em anytime I can so I can learn more everyday!
Thank you for this video, I learned a lot. I've watched a couple of your videos now, and follow you on vero as a result too! I like how you're concise with the information and there's not a lot of chatter before you get to the point. I have a short attention span and it really helps me focus on the useful information when you're concise. I think you have the perfect balance here. I really needed this video as I thought I wasn't getting focus on the distant points because the camera was old! 😅😅
Love 50 mm1.8 ! A great video!
Thank you so much for this , guess I would be watching this video again and again , thanks
Great vid mate.
You deserve a hell of a lot more followers
discovered the nifty fifty last night been wondering if I should buy it for my canon 250d.. you answered my question :D thanks mate ! perfect video
My personal thoughs to "talking to the camera":
I personally find it more pleasing if people not always talk to the camera. Maybe because I don't like being stared at.
I'd say not always talking to the camera is more natural.
You always had a good mixture, and I find your videos very pleasing to watch. They match the topic - nature - they are calm. It's also your "style". In the past I lost interest on some channels, because they were trying to do things like "all other youtubers" and lost their distinction.
I just came upon your Channel, so nice to hear you explain things in lamons terms. I just subscribed 😊
Thanks for the inspiration. I don't use my 50mm lens anywhere near enough. I am heading up to the forest at dawn in the morning and decided to take it with me. I came to youtube for inspiration. You have a new subscriber!
Thank you so much Kerry 😁
Thank you for your videos, very good I'm learning from Brazil.
Lovely work, mate. The 50 1.8 is a stellar lens, and remains one of my all-time favourites.
Thank you Peter 😁
Thankyou Joshua
Subscribed, love everything about the video
You seem really decent tbf at talking I like the modesty and honesty that comes across in your videos
Back in the day many photographers started out with a 50mm, and then manufacturers started putting cheap zooms in with the bodies. The 50mm has always been a great focal length, if used right. I have an old Pentax 50mm 1.4 manual focus lens that I paid $10 for a few years ago. I recently bought an adapter to mount it on my R5. It's a little more effort to use and get good focus, but still does a great job. I used it to take some portraits of my daughter last weekend and I was impressed with the sharpness on a few of them. Definitely a fun little lens, and it's the fastest lens I own.
Great video! Enjoy the examples on how versatile the Nifty Fifty!
So glad I found your channel. Love the content and style! Hi from Fiji!
Thank you Jordan 😁
Stumbled across your Videos, love your work, and the advice and tips you give.
Thanks Malcolm.
Oh, and you're a natural in front of the camera. Great job.
Just watched this video and its bloody brilliant i love nothing more than these types of videos if im ever feeling a little lost on inspiration. You sir have gained a new subscriber! Keep up the good work. :D
Thank you so much Tommy 😁
A very informative video Joshua, especially because I just purchased a Nikkor 35mm F1.8 Prime lens for my Nikon D500. Because my camera has a crop sensor body, my 35 mm equates to around a 52 mm focal length. It is going to take me a bit to get used to the prime lens, but in the long run I think it will make me a much better photographer! Thanks for all of your information Joshua. I have now viewed several of your videos and have liked them very much. Greetings from Oregon USA.
Inspiring. I feel your pain sir. Starting my own channel and thats what I am finding the hardest, Speaking to the camera. Been behind the camera for years but pointing the lens at myself is another story😂😂 Subbed
Amazing videos pal, love me 50mm aswell can literally use it for anything 😀 👍🏻📸
The dear ol' "nifty fifty", love it. I've use it a lot in landscape photography. Now I've found and bought his "big brother" the Canon EF 50mm f2.5 Compact-Macro that let me to got nice photos like mushrooms, some insects despite the 0.5x factor. Nice video, thanks !
Your Definetely great at educating on TH-cam mate, I love your videos and have learnt a lot from you, keep it coming Joshua.👍🇬🇧.
Thank you John 😁
Also this is something I need confidence in in talking to my camera too maybe I do it outside too rather than inside where I have distractions thanks
Andy
Keep it up nice personal feel to the video. Nice Tips as well.
Thank you Billy 😁
@ 7:27 Cool picture!
Great video and like your style too👍 The nifty fifty is awesome !I swapped it for the 24mm for my crop sensor camera, it’s just a little wider which suits my needs a bit better. I’m looking at getting the Sigma 18-35mm 1.8 as a perfect all rounder. What’s your thoughts. Keep up your great work 🍻
Thanks for your video. You do a great job talking to the camera! This video prompted me to buy the Canon RF 50mm 1.8 STM as my first non-kit lens addition. Should be here tomorrow. Can't wait to try it out on my Canon EOS RP! @TheJoshuaPeg
Great video I just followed ya here and on your instagram. I just set my insta for my photography journey and your the second person I’ve followed. Looking forward to learning a thing or two from ya. Cheers
Thank you so much 😁
Have this lens myself, use it with both my 70D & 6D Mk1 fantastic bit of kit, picked up cheap at CEX ✅
top job mate...subscribed 😀
Thank you Fox 😁
Excellent 👌
Thanks a lot 😊
I think you're awesome! new subscriber
Thanks!
Thank you so much Ken 🙏🏼
Just subscribed and really enjoy your style. I'm sure having a 1 way conversation with a camera is weird. It doesn't come across that you are struggling, very natural.
The nifty fifty is pretty sharp, nice
Agreed 😁
Keep up the good work Josh! Love your content!
Thank you so much Mike
Great video you speak well to your audience. Just wondering what your using to clip your camera on your pack, your response would be much appreciated keep up the good work
Looks like the forest that's on my doorstep in Wales (I noticed you tagged the location). I won't say where in case you keep it a secret (it might also be someplace completely different, haha), but I enjoyed the video! 👍
Thank you, thoroughly enjoyed this video and your presenting style, really natural and no silly gimmicks, just straightforward, interesting and informative. A question, the forest you photographed about 11 minutes in, when you stopped down to f11 - whereabouts did you focus in the scene?
Loving the encouragement to use my 50 1.8 more, been mainly using 35 and 85 lately but I think it's time I tested myself by limiting myself to the 50 again.
Thank you so much Tiny Steel. I focused on the furthest horizon (as I normally do when I’m stopping down to f/11 for a wide scene.
Hey, you forgot to mention the 1,6 crop factor, on your APS-C sensor camera, so your 50mm x 1,6 = is 80mm. Nice videos ;)
I was thinking about finding my 50mm lens and giving it another go for my live music shots as I believe it’s good for low light photography too 👍
Very good for low light shots!
During the old film days, the 50mm was called a “sneaker zoom”. Meant get closer shot by getting closer. And get a farther away shot… well you know.
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Joshua I've only watched a couple of your videos so far but I do enjoy them. I am retired and I've just taken up photography as a hobby a few months ago. Up until recently the camera was merely a means to take pictures of family and friends. But now that I'm retired I've found that taking pictures just for fun is exactly that; fun. I guess I should get to the point of this comment. My daughter gave me a 35mm Yongnuo prime lens for Christmas to use with my Nikon D5100 camera. The lens has a 2.0 Apreture. I also have a couple of zoom lenses that give me focal lengths that run from 17mm to 200 mm. I've been told that a 35mm lens for a crop sensor camera is basically the same as a 50mm lens for a full frame camera. My question is, will the information I've received from this video work with my 35mm lens? I ask because I enjoy outdoor photography as well as astrophotography.
Thanks for your entertaining videos. Very informative and inspiring! What i'm a bit confused about in this video, are you fond of this actual 50mm 1.8 lens in general regardless of which camera you use it with, or are you fond of the actual focal length equivalent of around 80mm (on 250d) this lens ultimately produces on a crop camera?
This is the second video I've seen of yours, and gotta say I'm really enjoying them. Educational, helpful, relaxing and enjoyable to watch.
Though I must say you've got me conflicted. I like the higher mp of the 90D (32mp I believe), all the controls on it, the SD card slot location and the 45-point auto focus...however seeing what you are able to do with the SL3 is impressive. SL3 where I live is around $450CDN cheaper than the 90D.
Oh and like so many, the Nifty Fifty was my first lens purchase. Still use it most on my old T1i (500D).
Are all the photos on your websites portfolio done with the SL3?
Thank you so much Vuk 😁 the 90D is a very good camera and anyone would be lucky to have one.
Yes, all photos on my portfolio are taken with the SL3
@@TheJoshuaPeg The photos all look amazing! I'm actually now tempted to just go with the SL3, and with the savings (about $500), look into a better quality lens!
Hi love your videos they are a big help, just wondering where you got your clip that holds your camera to your rucksack from please. Thanks
There's a link to it in the description 😁
Any more nifty fifty videos? I know there is another one but i love this lens !!!
I'm planning another one soon
Hi Joshua, thank you for the videos, I am still fairly new to photography and enjoy landscapes and chasing sunrises and sunsets, having watched (and thoroughly enjoyed) your videos, I can see you have your camera attached to your rucksack strap, what piece of kit do you use to attach your camera to your rucksack? I currently have a Canon M50 and I carry it using a wrist strap as I find with a neck strap everything bounces around too much, but with the ruck sack attachment I can see it keeps both hands free while walking. Plus anymore tips on kit you take on your walks would be appreciated (or have I not reached that particular video yet)?😁
Hi Jeff, I love the M50! All my gear is linked in the description of my videos (the clip is definitely linked in my more recent ones!)
Interesting vid. I want to 'hike light' and, even though I have the nice 70-300mm (105-450mm equivalent) zoom, I fancy taking my 33mm (50mmm equivalent) instead. It's lighter and I'd just rather have the small chance of taking a great tailored pic on my random walks than be walking around with what feels like a miniature birdwatching lens.
Great video. What is the system you are using to clip ur camera to the backpack strap??
It’s called a Peak Design Capture Clip
50 mm on crop camera is absolutely different from 50 mm on full frame. It's what called 'short telephoto' range that is occupied by the portrait lenses mostly (85-100-135 on FF or 50-85-100 on crop). Technically you can use it as any other wider lens that allows you to step from the scene a little (or not so little) bit further, like not crossing the small river or bridge or road but then it should be closed well enough to become an alternative to the wide angle lens and sometimes even 11 or 16 is not enough for that lenses. Or, as you usually do with portrait lenses, you use it to separate the detail from the background, because 50mm is not enough to use it as real telephoto for animals and birds, so only flowers/bees/branches/leaves remain.
Probably it can be used as a macro lens with some additions. But once again, 50 mm is not very good in that role as it's neither too telephoto to use close-up filters, nor too wide to use extension tubes. Real challenge as to me, that's why my typical crop setup is 10-18 and 55-250 and I rarely miss 18-55 range for landscape/architecture/tourism. And 18-55 becomes handy only for everything related to people like portraits, fashion, street photography.
Josh could you give details of the clip you use to carry your camera on your backpack please . Just found your channel and enjoying very much. Thanks 😊😊
Of course I can Katie, I’m sorry manning on doing a video on it soon 😁 it’s the Peak Design Capture Clip. Really useful bit of gear. I’d like to get sponsored by them but don’t think they’ll be in touch any time soon 😅
Thank you so much I’m going to get one. I too have a Canon 250d and I love it . I’m in my later years and find it light to carry but the clip will help even more 😛keep up with the vlogs ~ will be looking out for them 🙂🙂
Cartier-Bresson used the 50mm for his street photography. I wondered if the choice was prompted by simple economics.
how to have such clear sky in ur image do u need any editing :V
How affordable are those 50mm lenses 1.8 or 2.8 i just have a kit lens 18-55 zoom?
Please help me understand, as I'm a total beginner in photography. Tell me if I'm getting it right. So, the focal length of the lens is 50 mm, but since your camera APS-C it means the actual focal length is 80mm? And all the photos here are actually 80mm photos? Or I'm wrong?
No UV filter ?
Is it a standard 50mm on your camara or it's equivalent to a 80mm?
How do you like the Peak Design Capture clip? I'm currently trying to decide between one of those and the Slide Lite strap for carrying my D7100 with the 18-140mm kit lens. I am also wondering if the plate that comes with the clip fits your K&F tripod head without difficulty. Thanks for the helpful videos!
I love it, wouldn't go anywhere without it. And yes, it works as a tripod plate absolutely fine 👍
@@TheJoshuaPeg Thanks! This is what I was hoping to hear.
One of my first cameras was a Canon A1 a 35mm film camera which came with a 50mm F1.8 FD lens, and although I later bought telephoto and zoom lenses, it was always my preferred go to lens. It was very sharp in just about all f stops, in all, a very nice lens.
I now shoot with micro 4/3 and use a Lumix 25mm F1.7 lens which is the crop factor equivalent of the 50mm full frame. Once again this focal length is as sharp as can be and is very versatile, I love it.
Joshua, the pictures are fabulous! 💯
I have a query. I purchased the 50mm f/1.8 STM for my Canon 600D. I read somewhere that because its a cropped sensor camera, 50mm focal length becomes 85mm f/1.8. Is this true that cropped sensor cameras cannot fully utilize the focal length?
It is true. The sensor in a Canon crop camera is 1.6 times smaller, so makes standard focal lengths appear 1.6 times narrower
@@TheJoshuaPeg thank you for clearing the doubt. 😊
It would be nice if Canon made a 50mm prime EF-S lens.
Why would you need that? The EF 50 mm is very good, cheap, and light already 🤔
Basically: the 50mm is not the best for landscape photography, BUT, its not bad
Check out James Popsys, I find his way of chatting is pretty good and funny.
your feet do the zooming.
Lovely video Joshua! Very impressive. Subscribed here and followed you on Instagram too.