G8 with a 50mm f1.8..... - AutoPhotog : Photo Enthusiasts/Pros Forum

NYG8GT · 11-22-2009, 03:41 PM

Tried my buddies lens yesterday, its not AF-S so it doesnt autofocus on my D40, but I think I did pretty well for my first time using it. If anything it definitely made me feel more in to the process of photography instead of just pressing a button and letting the camera do all the work, and it was way more fun too

Anyways, here are 3 that I thought came out pretty cool. Probably my best compositions to date since I bought the D40 back in August. I think I'm going to pick this lens up for myself, at $130 bucks it's a steal and its sooo clear, makes my kit lens look like a P&S lens lol. Oh, and I want to add that I think his was kinda dirty. Anything that was really bright seemed to be terribly cloudy along the edges.

Some editing in Lightroom for added clarity, contrast, and took away some vibrance and saturation to give the pictures a colder feel. C&C welcome and appreciated!

**Twizted_bunny** · 11-22-2009, 03:52 PM

Not bad...

BandyDesign · 11-22-2009, 05:06 PM

It is a great lens! Pics look wicked sharp!

CJW · 11-22-2009, 06:07 PM

ohhh...makes me miss my car...I will rub it when I get home!

Are the LED's standard or aftermarket?

djdorifto · 11-22-2009, 06:16 PM

nice, I like the 2nd shot

NYG8GT · 11-22-2009, 08:44 PM

Thanks guys. CJ, the LEDs are aftermarket, someone on a G8 forum did them and I thought they looked cool. Only 30 bucks on ebay so I figured it was worth the gamble

Just a single strip of LEDs stuck on to the underside of the headlight, the strips have an adhesive backing.

BillLee · 11-22-2009, 08:57 PM

very nice! i love my prime lens

11-22-2009, 03:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
NYG8GT PhotoGeek Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 48	G8 with a 50mm f1.8..... Tried my buddies lens yesterday, its not AF-S so it doesnt autofocus on my D40, but I think I did pretty well for my first time using it. If anything it definitely made me feel more in to the process of photography instead of just pressing a button and letting the camera do all the work, and it was way more fun too Anyways, here are 3 that I thought came out pretty cool. Probably my best compositions to date since I bought the D40 back in August. I think I'm going to pick this lens up for myself, at $130 bucks it's a steal and its sooo clear, makes my kit lens look like a P&S lens lol. Oh, and I want to add that I think his was kinda dirty. Anything that was really bright seemed to be terribly cloudy along the edges. Some editing in Lightroom for added clarity, contrast, and took away some vibrance and saturation to give the pictures a colder feel. C&C welcome and appreciated! __________________ 2008 G8 GT - 334whp/358tq D40 - Nikon 18-105 VR \| Nikon 35 f1.8 AF-S \| Nikon SB-600 \| PP'ing with Lightroom 2 Last edited by NYG8GT; 11-22-2009 at 03:48 PM.

11-22-2009, 03:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Twizted_bunny Femme Fatale Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Shoots With: Nikon P100, Sony cybershot, XTi, 1984 Canon T-50 Flickr: Twizted_bunny Posts: 333	Not bad... __________________ so, the story goes like this... boy meets girl, girl falls in love with boy, then boy falls in love with girl, girl then tells boy that diamonds can't cut through wood, then boy tells girl that when the diamond robots come to attack, the boy and girl will live in a log cabin and the robots won't know what the hell is going on... end of story... lol http://www.flickr.com/photos/twizted_bunny/

11-22-2009, 06:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
CJW PhotoFreak Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: South Dakota Shoots With: a Sony Posts: 124	ohhh...makes me miss my car...I will rub it when I get home! Are the LED's standard or aftermarket? __________________ ~CJ Don't listen to me, I know nothing.

11-22-2009, 06:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
djdorifto PhotoFreak Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Palm Bay, Fl Shoots With: Canon 40D Flickr: djdorifto Posts: 195	nice, I like the 2nd shot __________________ -Steven MY00 Honda S2000 SS - Daily Driver Canon 40D - Canon 28-135, Canon 50mm, and Sigma 10-20 WA Lenses

11-22-2009, 08:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
NYG8GT PhotoGeek Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 48	Thanks guys. CJ, the LEDs are aftermarket, someone on a G8 forum did them and I thought they looked cool. Only 30 bucks on ebay so I figured it was worth the gamble Just a single strip of LEDs stuck on to the underside of the headlight, the strips have an adhesive backing. __________________ 2008 G8 GT - 334whp/358tq D40 - Nikon 18-105 VR \| Nikon 35 f1.8 AF-S \| Nikon SB-600 \| PP'ing with Lightroom 2

11-22-2009, 05:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
BandyDesign PhotoFreak Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Shoots With: D90\|11-16 2.8\|35 1.8\|50 1.8\|70-300\|bees! Posts: 150	It is a great lens! Pics look wicked sharp!

11-22-2009, 08:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
BillLee PhotoFreak Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Shoots With: Nikon D90 Flickr: b.by Posts: 303	very nice! i love my prime lens __________________ Flickr

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