I bought this lens today and right after used it in a photoshoot. i was amazed from the blur but when i got home i realized 90% of the pics were not sharp which was very sad, so what i want to say is thank you a lot!! i really needed this!
I use the 50 1.8 for about 2 years now and i have the same problem. 90 percent of the images are not sharp. Only with perfect lighting, the images are sharp
Thank you!! I’m an amateur photographer and got the 50mm a little while ago.. and keep falling into the trap of going straight to 1.8. Trying to get everything in focus at that aperture is a bugger. Thank you for the tips!!
I bought this lense today... I taken some PHOTOS at shop setting on 1.8 aperture and all PHOTOS blure I was sad at that time... Bt u cleared my all doubt I am happy now.. Thank u 🙏
Thank you for the tip about not shooting wide open at 1.8, that makes a big difference and it's a bit counterintuitive. The distance from you'r subject also plays a big role.
soooooo many questions - but thank you, this helped a lot for a new 50mm lens owner, but the last one about choosing your own focus point is something I've been growling about, so probably that one :)
Definitely helped out immensel... The tips about having a sharper image and not using 1.8 just because I can really makes sense because that's what made my early photography not as a great as it couldve been.
Very helpful! I have a Pentax 50mm 1.7 and have always had trouble getting the stuff I want in focus. I've been shooting wide open so that explains a lot.
Would it be possible to show the things you mention? Doe example, how do we make sure the depth of field is good? Where do we change those settings? ☺️
HI Wilma, if you go to livesnaplove.com/aperture you can download an aperture priority cheat sheet that will show you how to change that setting! You might also benefit from our Beginners Bootcamp which you can find out more about here! livesnaplove.com/bootcamp
one of the best informative videos on youtube about 50mm. excited to apply these things into my works, thanks for being excellently open and quiet understandable.
you just confirmed the manual focus point issue for me. I started doing that with my latest camera and my images are sharp. You know what youre talking about.
Yes, I got it!!! Thank you so very much for this. You have truly helped me in understanding how to take sharper photos with my EF 50mm f/1.4 & my EF 50mm f/1.8. I will also utilize your teaching points for my Sigma EF 18-35mm f/1.8 with my Canon 90d. I have been trying the manual focus some prior to seeing your video. You have given me confirmation that I was headed in the right direction there. Have liked and subscribed 👍🏾
Hi Audrey: Thank you for the tip on increasing the f stop. I haven't really had a chance to experiment with my Canon version of the 50mm lens yet. Now I will. Best regards, Chuck
I've been trying to get sharper photos with my 50mm, but most of the time all my photos are fuzzy when I zoom in. I definitely learned a lot from your video. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for the useful information..... specially Tip#1.... I was really upset with the outdoor performance of this excellent lens at 1.8..... but found good results at 2.8 o wards......
Thank you for the wonderful tips, I am just getting into photography and I got a 50mm today, your video was perfectly to the point and I really appreciate that ❤
Thank you Audrey. As always your method of explaining photography is crystal clear and makes things much more accessible. I have had the 50 1.4, but hardly used it, so I shall take out and practice with confidence !
Thank you so much..I am a learner and was struggling to get my images sharp at f1.8 and felt bad after seeing those blurry edges even at high shutter speed. Now I am definitely gonna try your tips
Hello!!!!!!! Great simple and clear video. Please help me clear up some major confusion. Im concerned with video..why is shutterspeed important . As i understand when shooting DSLR video the shutter is ALWAYS open..so why would i need to change? Thanks
Had a play with my new 50mm last night. Images very soft. You answered very one of my questions on why this may have been. A big cheers to you on an awesome Vid.
Thanks for the info. Great video. I just subscribed to your channel. I'm a beginner photographer. My interest is in street photography as of now. I will be soon purchasing me a Canon M50. I'm on a strict budget. After I get comfortable with the kit lens, I will be purchasing this lense. Have a good one
Sometimes I'll use F1.8 if the subject is far away from me, and sharpness is not a main concern! So for example, an environment portrait rather than a headshot.Hope that helps!
Yes, I never go lower then F 2.8 with my 50mm lens, and manual focus is indeed the best thing to do. I also managed to make good images with my 18-55mm lens and my 10-18mm lens since I started using manual focus.
Hey Audrey, love the video. i know its an older vid but the points have helped me greatly. i have only started out and since im new i found a cheap a5000 and also a 70's FD 50mm f1.8 and then a sony kit lens after being the 18-55mm which has oss. The other thing i learnt on top of your tips is the a5000 being an aps-c "crop sensor" makes my fd 50mm equivalent to 75mm on a full frame and perfect for portraits but the kit lens was giving me sharper images than the FD but i then realised the kit has oss "optical steady shot" and where i was shooting by hand this was causing movement with the FD hence the not so sharp images. A tripod made the world of difference and using timer aswell made it the best. i hope this comment helps other newbies out there that may find the same issues when using the old vintage FD 50mm F1.8
Hi Mitch! I'm so glad the videos have been of use to you! It really sounds like you're getting a lot of info out of them. Using a low shutter speed definitely calls for a tripod! So glad you're understanding how the crop sensor effects your lens as well, nice job!
I got a question. I just got a canon t6i and (I have a ef-s 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 is stm Lense) I'm trying to take a full body picture of a person. But I want the background to be blurry.
Hi there! You'd want to set your aperture to a low f stop number for a blurry background. If you aren't shooting in manual mode yet, switch your camera from "auto" to "AV" which is aperture priority mode. This will allow you to control the aperture! Move the wheel until your aperture is 3.5 and begin experimenting! Hope that helps! Check this out for more detailed instructions: www.audreyannphoto.com/blog/how-to-get-a-blurry-background-in-photography?rq=blurry%20background
It's very useful for me, I was using 1.8 aperture and struggling to get sharper image, after using 2.2 and above I am getting sharper image, before I thought my lens was faulty. Thanks for sharing.
Great tips and wish I had known them before I purchased my 50 mm! Manual focus, not using 1.8 and it's NOT a macro lens were lessons learned after MANY tries!
Very helpful - even I shoot film and have done so for sometime, I was looking at my recent scans wondering why some of them looked soft and then received your timely email. All suggestions are important to keep in mind. I find your tips succinct, understandable and of the perfect length. Thank you.
First time here and a little confused at 6:15 you say change from auto focus to manual focus so your in total control so there is no focus point its either auto or manual. For me its either spot or manual for still subjects
You are switching from Auto Focus to manually selecting your focus points (i.e not letting the camera pick the focus point for you) not manually focusing. Hope this helps!
Oh wow thank you so much !! I just bought the 50 mm and didn’t understand what I was doing wrong. Your video opened my eyes and I will follow you from now on. Also joined your group on fb. Thank you again :)
The one I'm going to concentrate on is trying to keep off 1.8 and try to make the lowest to 3.2, infact I've put a small label saying 3.3 min, am I right in thinking on a zoom lens the upper and lower zoom distance are softer than the centre zoom distance is the sharpest this was banded around the camera club years ago, not sure if it is a math
I haven't heard anything about zooms changing sharpness as you zoom in and out - it's usually more that they are softer at the edges of the frame, and sharper in the middle of the frame (regardless of which focal length you use)
@@LiveSnapLove if u want i will show my photography work my fb id is sohrab tandon or send me mail on standon328@gmail.com i will send u screen shot of my page . it will easy to search my page .
Finally information on how to actually use the 50mm rather then just a review
Glad you enjoyed it!
I bought this lens today and right after used it in a photoshoot. i was amazed from the blur but when i got home i realized 90% of the pics were not sharp which was very sad, so what i want to say is thank you a lot!! i really needed this!
Hope it helps for your next shoot!
I use the 50 1.8 for about 2 years now and i have the same problem. 90 percent of the images are not sharp. Only with perfect lighting, the images are sharp
@@kallenbach58 It can be motion blur, or missed focus. LCD display isn't big enough to see blur in image, try take more pictures to be sure.
Thank you!! I’m an amateur photographer and got the 50mm a little while ago.. and keep falling into the trap of going straight to 1.8. Trying to get everything in focus at that aperture is a bugger. Thank you for the tips!!
Glad you found them helpful!
Happy using F8 with my 50mm. Good depth of field and does the business
Your tips are perfectly amazing, I've been using this lens for months and I have learnt more new things
So glad you found it helpful!
I bought this lense today... I taken some PHOTOS at shop setting on 1.8 aperture and all PHOTOS blure I was sad at that time... Bt u cleared my all doubt I am happy now.. Thank u 🙏
Thanks for sharing! I'm so glad to hear that!
Thank you for the tip about not shooting wide open at 1.8, that makes a big difference and it's a bit counterintuitive. The distance from you'r subject also plays a big role.
what’s wide open?
hey love the tips...just got a 50mm f1.8 so dying to try it out! Also really intrigued by your accent...Is it Scottish mixed with a bit of Ameican?
Hi Keith! Yes, Scotland!
soooooo many questions - but thank you, this helped a lot for a new 50mm lens owner, but the last one about choosing your own focus point is something I've been growling about, so probably that one :)
Glad it was helpful! Having control over your focus point CHANGES THE GAME!
Yes, I got it. Thank you for that video.
Like so many others have said, your presentation is quick and to the point. Just found your channel Subscribed
Definitely helped out immensel... The tips about having a sharper image and not using 1.8 just because I can really makes sense because that's what made my early photography not as a great as it couldve been.
I'm so glad this helped!
Very helpful! I have a Pentax 50mm 1.7 and have always had trouble getting the stuff I want in focus. I've been shooting wide open so that explains a lot.
That's probably it Carmen! So glad you found it helpful - and keep me posted on how you get on!
F4 - F8 for me, works a treat and is always pin sharp
Would it be possible to show the things you mention? Doe example, how do we make sure the depth of field is good? Where do we change those settings? ☺️
And how to manually choose the focus points for example
HI Wilma, if you go to livesnaplove.com/aperture you can download an aperture priority cheat sheet that will show you how to change that setting! You might also benefit from our Beginners Bootcamp which you can find out more about here! livesnaplove.com/bootcamp
I’ve been looking for this 7 minute gem for 3 months. Thank you so much 😊
So glad you found it helpful!
one of the best informative videos on youtube about 50mm. excited to apply these things into my works, thanks for being excellently open and quiet understandable.
Thanks for all the tips I just got the lens so I really a presented all the tips. I leaned a lot Thanks
Thank you, Glen, for being here! Glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful.
GREAT content and thank you so much! Brand new to photography and this is a tremendous help!
Woohoo! I love to hear that, Steve!
@@LiveSnapLove for sure! appreciate all you do for us!
you just confirmed the manual focus point issue for me. I started doing that with my latest camera and my images are sharp. You know what youre talking about.
Thank you!
Yes, I got it!!! Thank you so very much for this. You have truly helped me in understanding how to take sharper photos with my EF 50mm f/1.4 & my EF 50mm f/1.8. I will also utilize your teaching points for my Sigma EF 18-35mm f/1.8 with my Canon 90d. I have been trying the manual focus some prior to seeing your video. You have given me confirmation that I was headed in the right direction there.
Have liked and subscribed 👍🏾
Hi there! I'm so glad to hear about all of the lightbulbs going off! That's great.
Hi Audrey:
Thank you for the tip on increasing the f stop. I haven't really had a chance to experiment with my Canon version of the 50mm lens yet. Now I will.
Best regards,
Chuck
Hope you find the tips helpful!
I've been trying to get sharper photos with my 50mm, but most of the time all my photos are fuzzy when I zoom in. I definitely learned a lot from your video. Thank you for sharing.
You're so welcome! Thanks for sharing!
Higher shutter than usual and f2.2 did it for me. Love this!
Great to hear!
Thanks your explanation was very clear. Enjoy it very much an love listening to you
Glad it was helpful!
Finally someone tells people about using 1.8, I find that 2.8 is very sharp
My lens disturbs me with focusing
Thank you so much for the useful information..... specially Tip#1.... I was really upset with the outdoor performance of this excellent lens at 1.8..... but found good results at 2.8 o wards......
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the wonderful tips, I am just getting into photography and I got a 50mm today, your video was perfectly to the point and I really appreciate that ❤
Glad it was helpful! Have fun with your new lens!
Thanks Audrey, great tips , only yesterday my 50mm lens was focus hunting to much
So glad you found it helpful!
Thank you this is really informative video 💙🙏🏻
Glad it was helpful!
Nice tips. Point 1 is the most useful one for me.
Glad it was helpful!
Great article Audrey, this has been a big help also thanks for the cheat sheet.
So glad you found it helpful!
Thank you Audrey. As always your method of explaining photography is crystal clear and makes things much more accessible. I have had the 50 1.4, but hardly used it, so I shall take out and practice with confidence !
I have the 1.4 version now too! Same thing applies - it's a little soft wide open :)
Great tips and an articulate reminder of things I already knew. Thanks!
Glad you found it useful!
Thank you so much..I am a learner and was struggling to get my images sharp at f1.8 and felt bad after seeing those blurry edges even at high shutter speed.
Now I am definitely gonna try your tips
Gladyou found it helpful!
Excellent tips! This was such a good reminder for me! Two tips that will help me the most is the focusing distance and use a faster shutter speed.
Thanks so much! Glad it gave you some ideas!
This was a great lesson. Thank you 🙋🇭🇷
Thank you 😊 loved it your video ❤️
You’re welcome 😊
Just bought a Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM. Found your video really helpful 👍🏻
Enjoy! So glad you find the video useful!
I will use all of these tips. Thank you
You're so welcome!
Hello!!!!!!!
Great simple and clear video.
Please help me clear up some major confusion.
Im concerned with video..why is shutterspeed important .
As i understand when shooting DSLR video the shutter is ALWAYS open..so why would i need to change?
Thanks
brownpunk I’m afraid I don’t shoot video so you’ll need to ask someone else for help with that I’m afraid!
It is very needed information i didn't noticed this much before ...Here after I'll try your ideas .
Glad you found it helpful!
Great video as I am thinking of purchasing a 50mm F1.8 lens - most helpful
It was my first "step-up" lens!
I have the Canon 50mm f/1.8 and it's an awesome lens - my favorite!
It really is!
Had a play with my new 50mm last night. Images very soft. You answered very one of my questions on why this may have been. A big cheers to you on an awesome Vid.
Brad Robertson so glad you found it useful!
Thanks for the info. Great video. I just subscribed to your channel. I'm a beginner photographer. My interest is in street photography as of now. I will be soon purchasing me a Canon M50. I'm on a strict budget. After I get comfortable with the kit lens, I will be purchasing this lense. Have a good one
Glad you enjoyed it!
loved all the tips,all are very usful,i am strating to follow you,hope you make a lot of great videos like this
Welcome to the club, Roni! I am glad you like the videos!
Thanks for helping mam love from India ❤
You're welcome!
Loved your video so helpful :) Thank you
Glad it was helpful! You're very welcome!
Hello, very helpful information :) can i ask you, in what situations is f1.8 good? Thanks, have nice day.
Sometimes I'll use F1.8 if the subject is far away from me, and sharpness is not a main concern! So for example, an environment portrait rather than a headshot.Hope that helps!
Yes, I never go lower then F 2.8 with my 50mm lens, and manual focus is indeed the best thing to do. I also managed to make good images with my 18-55mm lens and my 10-18mm lens since I started using manual focus.
Yes, manual is the way to go!
Thank You mam
Thank you this is what I call big help for a beginner will follow you
So glad you found it useful Fernando!
Thank you I was undecided about purchasing this lens - you have made my mind up, looks like I'm going shopping.
Its a great lens!
Thank you
You're welcome!
Oh my thank you .I’ll try all of it
You're very welcome!
It worked Mam. Thanks a lot
So glad it helped!
Thanks for the tips.
No problem!
great tips and i love this video, can't wait to watch all your videos!
Thanks for watching! I'm happy you're here!
Hey Audrey, love the video. i know its an older vid but the points have helped me greatly. i have only started out and since im new i found a cheap a5000 and also a 70's FD 50mm f1.8 and then a sony kit lens after being the 18-55mm which has oss. The other thing i learnt on top of your tips is the a5000 being an aps-c "crop sensor" makes my fd 50mm equivalent to 75mm on a full frame and perfect for portraits but the kit lens was giving me sharper images than the FD but i then realised the kit has oss "optical steady shot" and where i was shooting by hand this was causing movement with the FD hence the not so sharp images. A tripod made the world of difference and using timer aswell made it the best. i hope this comment helps other newbies out there that may find the same issues when using the old vintage FD 50mm F1.8
Hi Mitch! I'm so glad the videos have been of use to you! It really sounds like you're getting a lot of info out of them. Using a low shutter speed definitely calls for a tripod! So glad you're understanding how the crop sensor effects your lens as well, nice job!
very useful video for me
Renjith R Nath So glad you found it helpful!
Great tips!
Thank you!
Your tips are very helpful for beginner user😍😍
Glad to hear that!
thank you great video and tips cheers for the cheat sheet x
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video ❤
Thank you!!
I got a question. I just got a canon t6i and (I have a ef-s 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 is stm Lense) I'm trying to take a full body picture of a person. But I want the background to be blurry.
Hi there! You'd want to set your aperture to a low f stop number for a blurry background. If you aren't shooting in manual mode yet, switch your camera from "auto" to "AV" which is aperture priority mode. This will allow you to control the aperture! Move the wheel until your aperture is 3.5 and begin experimenting! Hope that helps! Check this out for more detailed instructions: www.audreyannphoto.com/blog/how-to-get-a-blurry-background-in-photography?rq=blurry%20background
It's very useful for me, I was using 1.8 aperture and struggling to get sharper image, after using 2.2 and above I am getting sharper image, before I thought my lens was faulty. Thanks for sharing.
So glad that tip was useful!
Aye . Crystal . Thank for clarification 🤗
Also new subscriber ✅
Yay! Welcome to the channel. Glad you liked this!
Great tips and wish I had known them before I purchased my 50 mm! Manual focus, not using 1.8 and it's NOT a macro lens were lessons learned after MANY tries!
Me too!
Very helpful and precisely described
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful video...Thanks
Most welcome!
Thank you so much. This actually helps so much. I've been having so much problems with these tips exactly.
So glad you found it useful!
Very helpful - even I shoot film and have done so for sometime, I was looking at my recent scans wondering why some of them looked soft and then received your timely email. All suggestions are important to keep in mind. I find your tips succinct, understandable and of the perfect length. Thank you.
Thanks so much Patricia!
So to the point...thanks
You're welcome!
THanks a lot it saved me !I didn't know that point about using f1.8
Glad it helped!
Thank you so much very helpful!!!!!!
You're welcome! I am so glad!
This is much appreciated! Thank you for sharing! I’m now your follower. Can wait to learn more with you.
Thanks and welcome to the channel!
nice job!
nice video, thanks.
You’re welcome!
This is simply awesome tips
Thanks!
All tips😊... thank you..
Welcome 😊
So glad I found this video cause I was completely confused being that I'm new
I am so glad it's helpful to you!
Hi! Can you give more tips on using this lens for videos? Thank you!
First time here and a little confused at 6:15 you say change from auto focus to manual focus so your in total control so there is no focus point its either auto or manual. For me its either spot or manual for still subjects
You are switching from Auto Focus to manually selecting your focus points (i.e not letting the camera pick the focus point for you) not manually focusing. Hope this helps!
Amazing. Thank you so much :) Stay Healthy
You're welcome, Jakob! Same to you!
Awesome content. Thanks
So glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for excellent tips.
You're so welcome!
Great tips. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Amazing and informative video! 🙏💜
So glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks Audrey for the useful tips. I really love all your videos and learn so much from you!
You're so welcome Arisha!
Thanks for sharing tips and ideas
You're welcome!
I finally get it. Thank you.
Glad I could help!
Just what I was looking for! Thank you very much for these tips.. Tip number 1 is everything! And thank you for the manual cheat sheet🙏
You're so welcome!
Thanks a lot. Extremely helpful and address the issues I was having with my 50mm.
Glad it helped!
Does distance from camera to subject play a part in photgraphy.
Yes!
Yes
Oh wow thank you so much !! I just bought the 50 mm and didn’t understand what I was doing wrong. Your video opened my eyes and I will follow you from now on. Also joined your group on fb. Thank you again :)
You are so welcome! I'll see you in the group too!
The one I'm going to concentrate on is trying to keep off 1.8 and try to make the lowest to 3.2, infact I've put a small label saying 3.3 min, am I right in thinking on a zoom lens the upper and lower zoom distance are softer than the centre zoom distance is the sharpest this was banded around the camera club years ago, not sure if it is a math
I haven't heard anything about zooms changing sharpness as you zoom in and out - it's usually more that they are softer at the edges of the frame, and sharper in the middle of the frame (regardless of which focal length you use)
very helpful video mam . thank u so much 🙏🙏🙏❤
Glad you found it helpful!
@@LiveSnapLove if u want i will show my photography work my fb id is sohrab tandon or send me mail on standon328@gmail.com i will send u screen shot of my page . it will easy to search my page .
I watched this video several times until it clicked and WOW...I get it now.
So glad it clicked Jane!