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Originally Posted by O5_TRD_tC
how many of you guys are shooting with a 50mm?
I heard they're built poorly and it can break. Any suggestions?
I heard they're built poorly and it can break. Any suggestions?
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yep... just take care of your gear and it'll take care of you... although, now i am lusting over the new 35 1.8 by nikon or the 24-70 2.8.... drool... downside is 24-70 is at least $1k... used. 
soon, i tell yah, soon!!! you will be mine! hahaha
soon, i tell yah, soon!!! you will be mine! hahaha
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Originally Posted by kiss_kiss_kill
Hey RnB...I think you've posted that 2nd one before, no?
the yellow one I have two versions one shot in portrait and another in landscape.
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I read this on amazon
"I put this brand new Canon 50mm lens on my Canon XSI body and took some really good portrait shots. Unfortunately, when I wanted to switch back to my zoom lens, I found out that the lens was stuck on the XSI body. It turned half way and it would not turn further. I was lucky that camera and lens are still under warranty and Canon was able to help. I was told by Canon that something inside the lens must have come loose or shifted. This should really not happen. In over 20 years of using Canon cameras, this was a scary first... Please inspect your lens carefully and if the locking mechanism looks different from your current lens, or if it does not attach very smoothly right away, return it and do not use it.
I hope this will help others in the future. "
just nervous i guess hehe
"I put this brand new Canon 50mm lens on my Canon XSI body and took some really good portrait shots. Unfortunately, when I wanted to switch back to my zoom lens, I found out that the lens was stuck on the XSI body. It turned half way and it would not turn further. I was lucky that camera and lens are still under warranty and Canon was able to help. I was told by Canon that something inside the lens must have come loose or shifted. This should really not happen. In over 20 years of using Canon cameras, this was a scary first... Please inspect your lens carefully and if the locking mechanism looks different from your current lens, or if it does not attach very smoothly right away, return it and do not use it.
I hope this will help others in the future. "
just nervous i guess hehe
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Originally Posted by O5_TRD_tC
I read this on amazon
"I put this brand new Canon 50mm lens on my Canon XSI body and took some really good portrait shots. Unfortunately, when I wanted to switch back to my zoom lens, I found out that the lens was stuck on the XSI body. It turned half way and it would not turn further. I was lucky that camera and lens are still under warranty and Canon was able to help. I was told by Canon that something inside the lens must have come loose or shifted. This should really not happen. In over 20 years of using Canon cameras, this was a scary first... Please inspect your lens carefully and if the locking mechanism looks different from your current lens, or if it does not attach very smoothly right away, return it and do not use it.
I hope this will help others in the future. "
just nervous i guess hehe
"I put this brand new Canon 50mm lens on my Canon XSI body and took some really good portrait shots. Unfortunately, when I wanted to switch back to my zoom lens, I found out that the lens was stuck on the XSI body. It turned half way and it would not turn further. I was lucky that camera and lens are still under warranty and Canon was able to help. I was told by Canon that something inside the lens must have come loose or shifted. This should really not happen. In over 20 years of using Canon cameras, this was a scary first... Please inspect your lens carefully and if the locking mechanism looks different from your current lens, or if it does not attach very smoothly right away, return it and do not use it.
I hope this will help others in the future. "
just nervous i guess hehe
the mount is plastic however so if you dont install the lens straight and turn it, the cameras metal mount will cut into the 50 1.8 plastic mount and get stuck.
this however is a silly mistake, anyone that does this, doesnt know how to use the camera properly. Also dangerous is that the shavings can drop inside and unto the sensor.
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Does anyone know anything about lens hoods and cropped sensor cameras? Are they even worth it for a camera such as an XTi? I was looking for info on the 10-22mm and I read the following and it got me thinking...
If you're using this lens on a 1.6x-crop-factor camera the EW-83E does not provide adequate protection against flare.
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Originally Posted by RnB180
there is nothing on the 50 1.8 that can come loose or shift on the mount.
the mount is plastic however so if you dont install the lens straight and turn it, the cameras metal mount will cut into the 50 1.8 plastic mount and get stuck.
this however is a silly mistake, anyone that does this, doesnt know how to use the camera properly. Also dangerous is that the shavings can drop inside and unto the sensor.
the mount is plastic however so if you dont install the lens straight and turn it, the cameras metal mount will cut into the 50 1.8 plastic mount and get stuck.
this however is a silly mistake, anyone that does this, doesnt know how to use the camera properly. Also dangerous is that the shavings can drop inside and unto the sensor.
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Originally Posted by Ro_Ja
Does anyone know anything about lens hoods and cropped sensor cameras? Are they even worth it for a camera such as an XTi? I was looking for info on the 10-22mm and I read the following and it got me thinking...
If you're using this lens on a 1.6x-crop-factor camera the EW-83E does not provide adequate protection against flare.
I'm not sure if you've seen this yet? just figured it might help you a lil.
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Originally Posted by RnB180
Originally Posted by O5_TRD_tC
I read this on amazon
"I put this brand new Canon 50mm lens on my Canon XSI body and took some really good portrait shots. Unfortunately, when I wanted to switch back to my zoom lens, I found out that the lens was stuck on the XSI body. It turned half way and it would not turn further. I was lucky that camera and lens are still under warranty and Canon was able to help. I was told by Canon that something inside the lens must have come loose or shifted. This should really not happen. In over 20 years of using Canon cameras, this was a scary first... Please inspect your lens carefully and if the locking mechanism looks different from your current lens, or if it does not attach very smoothly right away, return it and do not use it.
I hope this will help others in the future. "
just nervous i guess hehe
"I put this brand new Canon 50mm lens on my Canon XSI body and took some really good portrait shots. Unfortunately, when I wanted to switch back to my zoom lens, I found out that the lens was stuck on the XSI body. It turned half way and it would not turn further. I was lucky that camera and lens are still under warranty and Canon was able to help. I was told by Canon that something inside the lens must have come loose or shifted. This should really not happen. In over 20 years of using Canon cameras, this was a scary first... Please inspect your lens carefully and if the locking mechanism looks different from your current lens, or if it does not attach very smoothly right away, return it and do not use it.
I hope this will help others in the future. "
just nervous i guess hehe
the mount is plastic however so if you dont install the lens straight and turn it, the cameras metal mount will cut into the 50 1.8 plastic mount and get stuck.
this however is a silly mistake, anyone that does this, doesnt know how to use the camera properly. Also dangerous is that the shavings can drop inside and unto the sensor.
yes, mounts can come loose; however, it is not very common and under certain circumstances, it will happen..