[Trev2971]

Hi all

got given a 25 yr old Nikon SLR with a 50mm f1.4 manual f stop/focus

decided to have a play by snapping it into my D80 (not a great fan of manual focus) and took a couple of snaps of our 3 yr old ....

I like the softness of the colour but the dof is a little shallow

I seem to be taking more and more photos of our 3 kids ...basically what lens
will give me better pics but wont break the bank?

will the 50mm f/1.8 at about £70 do the job?

although to be honest if I have to pay more to get the right lens then so be it

cheers
Trev

[stevegreen]

I tihnk those are both nice portraits, as you say quite a shallow DoF but if you were shooting at f/1.4 then thats to be expected.

[vulkan75]

Nice one Trev...My wife loves his name and thinks hes a cutie.Nice shots mate.

[Trev2971]

Cheers Guys...


Cutie haha!.....nice one Mrs Alex

I've done a bit of digging around and have ordered a 50mm AF f/1.8D from one stop digital for 65 quid....bargain

it was a visit well spent I tell you cos they also sold me
*(read 'sold me' ) a circular polariser for my 18-70

can't wait for it to come.....****dy forum has cost me a fortune

thanks again
Trev