How the Canon 50mm 1.8 Teaches You to Become a Better Photographer

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Here’s a little secret that somebody pointed out to me that is 100% true.

When you have a Canon 50mm 1.8 or something similar… It will literally teach you to become a better photographer.  It’s not simply helping you take better photos, but it actually makes you become a better photographer overall.

How so?

Well, here’s why: It doesn’t have any zoom on it.  When you have a regular zoom lens you can just stay, relatively, in one spot and shoot away.  Using the zoom to get your perfect depth, snap snap snap.

But now… You have to walk around.  You have to frame your shots.  You have to really explore how you can get the best possible photograph in the situation… And this little difference will help you to grow and become much better in general.

Think of zoom as a cruch, in this example.  You’ve been able to do whatever you want simply because you didn’t have to move around or really think/frame the shot.  But now that you have no cruch, it’s just you and a 50mm lens that doesn’t zoom… and you’ll be amazed as to how creative your photos will become.

Also, not being able to get to certain areas will help you to think laterally about the photo you envision and give you even more ideas that you can make happen.

All in all, it just helps you to grow.

I read about one user’s experience in their review and I feel that this is a fantastic point to bring up, so thought I’d make a short post about it.

Thanks for reading!

Jack

Canon 50mm 1.8 – Capturing Every Freckle & Mark

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If you end up getting the Canon 50mm 1.8 and take portraits of your friends & family, then one thing is for sure:  They are going to be absolutely shocked at the things they see in their face that they don’t see in the mirror.

This lens captures everything (and I mean everything!) from the photographs you take.  The sharpness is fantastic, and the price range makes it available to 90% of amateur photographers.

Also, when you’re in dim lighting, the pictures still come out great.  I’m not sure about you, but some of the best photographs I’ve seen are in low-light situations.  Natural lighting (or the lack there of,) just makes for some beautiful captures.  The 1.8 can definitely take you there.

After you get the Canon 50mm 1.8, try it on yourself.  Think of it as an experiment, if you will.

First, go to the mirror and look at yourself.  Really look at yourself.  Try and count, or simply notice, all of the marks on your face that make you, you.  Do this twice, so you really have a good opportunity to see everything and notice everything.

Then, get your camera and take a few self portraits.

Look at the photographs, and see the difference.  I guarantee you will notice things that you have never seen (much less that anybody else has seen!)  This is how good the lens is.

You know those fantastic photographs of celebrities, their face very close up, where you can see their eyes glowing and all of the features clear as day…?  You’ll wind up with something like that.

There’s a reason why everybody loves this lens, and this is simply one of them.

That’s all for now :) Thanks for stopping by!

Jack

Canon 50mm 1.8 – The Good & The Bad

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The first thing that we have to agree on before looking at any lenses is that everything depends on what you are looking for.

There are a lot of good and bad things about the Canon 50mm 1.8 lens depending on your specific needs, the camera you’re using, and how you plan on taking shots in the future.

Also, how long you want the lens is another issue entirely.  Do you want it for years?  Months?  A trial?  To see if you enjoy photography in general?

This is why one lens isn’t fantastic for everybody.  But now that we’ve discussed this (and agreed!) we can get started on this short look at the Canon 50mm 1.8 lens.

The Bad (Get this outta the way first)

The width isn’t very large.  Some have said that this lens behaves more like an 80mm instead of the 50mm that it is.  So if you’re looking for a 50mm that behaves like a “true” 50mm, this might not be for you.

This particular lens is very, very “cheap.”  It’s entirely made up of plastic.  The build quality on it isn’t the very best.  But, as it were, you get what you pay for: It’s inexpensive for a reason (dare I say cheap.)

And, finally, it may take a little time to focus.  Not a very long time, but longer than a higher quality lens that you might be used to.  But if you aren’t using good equipment already, this won’t be an issue for you at all.

The Good (Why we love the Canon 50mm 1.8)

This lens is sharp.  It’s a beauty, and you’ll enjoy taking all kinds of photographs with it.  The glass on this lens is simply superb.

The cost is amazing too.  I’ve seen it going for as little as $100 brand new in some places.  That’s just an amazing price for such a great photo-taking lens.  Again, the quality isn’t the best on the plastic/body, but the glass itself is what matters, and they really didn’t skip out on any quality there.

Just don’t drop this lens on the floor!

So for those starting out in photography who want something better than the stock lens, this one is for you.  It has a low cost, brilliant potential, and can serve as a fantastic introduction into the wonderful world of photography.

Jack
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