In our recent poll and discussion the 50mm prime lens range came out on top as the lens you would chose if you were only allowed to ever own one. (see the outcome here). As a result we asked you to add your favourite 50mm photos to the Seven by Five Flickr Pool.
As you can see the 50mm prime lenses offer amazingly sharp images with stunning depth of field. Here is a selection of 50 great photos taken with a 50mm prime lens. As usual click on the photo to visit it on Flickr.
Untitled
by Eddie X
BSR Nightshot
by Counting Lights
Blown Away
by Edwin van Nuil
Ema & Jason Hawaii Engagement
The Young Man and The Lake
by Ivvaen
Frozen Bicycle
by Elbæk
Tanner
by Elliot Clifford
National Arboretum
by lorainecampanati
Holding it Still
by Soccerholic
At the Lights
by Roy Carrington
Brush
by Sam Jennings
Untitled
by Cindy Irene Photography
Orange in Orange
by CrazySphinx
Day Ninety Two
by Jnap
IGP6776
by Jan Merklin
First Flowers:White!
by Christina Karchevskaya
Spring Rest
by Cheffalo
Frozen Harbour
by Elbæk
Sitting, Waiting, Wishing
by Julian Fraser
Seats
by lucyb_22
Court
By Connors75
Christmas Cine Film
by {Flixelpix} David
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Night Walk
by Flixelpix
Clean-up
by Connors75
Goodbye Winter, Welcome Spring!!
by Dewberry Parfum
A Fall’s Foliage Song
by Keenen Brown
Untitled
by Photosbynadya
But where they going….. ?
by Lim Yen Ling
Untitled
by The Edge
Toast
by Flixelpix
Pennsylvania Ave
by vpickering
Blackford
by Blackford
Profile on corner
by Roy Carrington
Gallery Place Metro
by vpickering
Boulevard of Death
by Instant Vantage
Academic stockphoto
by mondogonzo
Are we there yet ?
by Lim Yen Ling
This was the last of winter
by Sleepy Jeanne
Dial Me Up
by Kardboard604
Face
by soccerholic
Frozen Harbour (3)
by Elbæk
Macro 01
by emperley3
BMW 2002
by David Guimarães
Definitely Green
by FlixelPix
Day 94
by Brian Petersen
Untitled
by F**King Hope
Untitled
by Kelsey Walker
Untitled
by getarooman
um dia de chuva
by tchola
Edwin
April 8, 2010
Great photos! I wanted to send one in too, but forgot to do it. Here are some shots I made with my 50mm f/1.4 http://www.flickr.com/photos/vannuil/tags/ef50mmf14usm/
Elliot
April 10, 2010
I’m honored to have one of my pictures up here!
David Pollitt
April 12, 2010
It is quite a stretch to call most of these photos ‘fantastic’. Yes they might have been taken with a 50 prime, but some of them are obviously just new photographers trying out a f/1.8 aperture. Random bokeh of christmas lights or street lights with nothing else interesting in the picture does not usually mean ‘fantastic’ in my book. Also, a random picture of a police vehicle on Pennsylvania Ave really lacks anything even interesting in my opinion. Good beginners lens, I agree. But not good photos.
Cracken
October 29, 2011
Sorry your a sore loser David!
Flixel
April 12, 2010
David, Thanks for the comments. I have emailed you about taking part in the Photo Profile series ? we are all learners here.
Mishelle Lane of Secret Agent Mama
May 5, 2010
Oh, the nifty fifty! These shots are all awesome!
Timo
September 7, 2010
Nice collection!
I’d say that about 80% of my DSLR images were taken with a nifty fifty, most times a marco lens which gives me more flexibility, as I shoot many close-ups.
And on a crop sensor camera this lens is even suitable for portraits wide open.
All in all – the lack of choice actually gives you choice.
Mark Douglas
September 9, 2010
The Brush factory is in Loughborough! Instantly recognised it.
Elijah Paul
September 23, 2010
I love this topic post, and all the images! I definately think the 50mm is an essential.
Robert Esseboom
October 2, 2010
wow a insparational series.
thanks
Rizalenio
January 15, 2011
Amazing series. Will use some of the composition presented.
KJ
July 2, 2011
Some fantastic images there. Would be interesting to see what the most popular version of the 50mm is.
douglas aby saber
August 17, 2011
belas imagens … parabéns para todos e pela bela idéia de reunir 50 grandes fotos feitas com 50mm .
Graeme
January 14, 2012
The 50mm is a great lens. I use an f1.8 and an f1.4 and always love the results