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21-FEB-2006 GeraldH

canon *

Canon EOS 10D ,Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
1/200s f/1.4 at 50.0mm + extension tube iso100 with Flash full exif

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ctfchallenge27-Feb-2006 20:10
Thanks all. - The 50mm/1.4 is really an excellent lens but Rod is right. It would not make much difference if this shot would have been taken with f/1.8. The extremely shallow DOF is mainly caused by the extension tube which allows a much closer distance to the object and has a similar effect as lens with a long focal length. Probably no need to see your dealer and buy the 1.4 if you already own the 1.8.
Gerald
Rod 27-Feb-2006 08:40
Don't forget people that Gerald used an extension tube to get this close. So even though the50mm 1.4 is a great lens the 50mm 1.8 would give a similer effect if used with an extension tube...........................I think:-)
CJ in CA26-Feb-2006 16:33
WOW! Great image! Now I'm getting lens envy. Nice lighting, perspective and impressive DOF! CJ
Guest 26-Feb-2006 09:45
...jealous 1.8 owner here...
alexeig25-Feb-2006 22:40
Impressive DOF here. Decided, I should buy this lens
janewigginsphotography25-Feb-2006 22:13
I like the way you concentrated on one letter as you could have done this numerous ways with the DOF. I also like the textures. Great job. jano
elips23-Feb-2006 06:20
Well, this is right to the point, Gerald! Great idea, carried out very well, I like it! ~Sharon
ctfchallenge23-Feb-2006 03:00
way cool! I'm with Rod here, taking a simple object and making it as interesting as this.... The DOF is way awesome. So that's what f1.4 looks like.
-Techo :)
Rod 22-Feb-2006 10:05
I opened the thumbnail to say wot a silly shot, but when opened it's really good. The dof running down the shot looks great. You made a great shot out of nothing here Gerald. Well done mate:-)