Why 1.8 suck?
I know 1.4 got USM and faster aparture speed that's all right?
Why claim it suck?

Have you tried the 50mm f1.8?

If you haven't, you'll probably haven't encountered it.

You see, the 50mm f1.8 is fantastic value for a lens BUT it's not a good lens. IQ is good no doubt but the lens itself is horrible.

Firstly it hunts, and it hunts a lot. Locking focus can be a problem. Once you tried those like 50mm f/1.4 you'll appreciate how it doesn't hunt like the 1.8 and locks fast.

Another thing about the 50mm f1.4 is the USM, while most people think USM = AF. Sure, USM is about the focusing BUT it not just about that.

The USM allows you to FTM, so your lens with AF mode, you will still be able to twist the focusing ring to get the focus you want. It's very handy when you're doing food photography, speeds up the process a lot. No need to lock / unlock just to go back and forth between AF / MF.

You can set the camera to not trigger AF with half-press of the shutter button, so the camera essentially works like MF mode. In such setting, the AF button goes to AF-ON or * button (you have a choice). This is the setting that I've been using for years, best way to shoot is really to have the AF moved away from half-press.

oh as for the aperture, it makes no difference to me because I photograph at f/8 to f/11. they output looks the same.

Yes currently the 7D using 50mm f1.8 and 15-80mm f3.5-f5.6 is

Yes the AF lock is slow a bit but worth spending another 600 to get 1.4?

No slow, hunt. Different. To me the deal breaker is FTM. Worth every bit spent.

Anyway you already have a 430 flash, that alone is good enough to do proper food photo.

I use 2x 430 for the product shoot at Brazil Churassco, link provided earlier.

Let me know if you ever need ideas on how to go about. I don't always drop by this thread but you can pm or find me on other places.

The 24-70 F4L is a very nice lens because of the macro mode. Pair it with 50mm 1.4 and you are covered.

Nice...
I will go study more 1st. Still very new on camera
Saw few of your photo very nice that what I intend to take

if got budget, get the 50 f/1.4... really much nicer than the f/1.8 version especially when you step down and again USM rocks

Anyone going to Marathon tomorrow?

See you guys there!

I'm going to putrajaya night marathon!! you too?? Are you going to bring your camera there also??

Sun Flower by LeongHan, on Flickr

I thought its at berjaya timesquare?
Yes bringing my camera of course.

Bro he go real marathon, you going to photo marathon. Lols

If you need a simple intervalometer, I recommend getting it from Mauinsons. Reliable seller.
http://mauinsons.com/store/aputure-combo-c...100d-p-526.html
However expecting COD for something costing RM 35 may be a little difficult.

You can probably find it in most camera shops.


That said,
I never use an intervalometer for timelapse.
Magic lantern gives me far more flexibility and convenience than any intervalometer.
It's free and unless you're really really bad with electronics, nothing will go wrong. 600D has a stable release as well.

LOL!! thats y i cant join photomarathon =.=

using 60d with magic Lantern too for time-lapse. never fail on me before(or at least haven't)

Hi. I'm new here.. I'm using 600D with kitlens 18-135mm.. What is the best speedlight for my usage (normal usage only, not professional one)?

Thank you sifus..

Hi. I'm new here.. I'm using 600D with kitlens 18-135mm.. What is the best speedlight for my usage (normal usage only, not professional one)?

Thank you sifus..

budget?

I dont know what is the suitable budget for speedlite.. Hopefully lowest price with good quality.. Maybe rm500?

i think you can get a used Canon 430EX II with that amount of money (or top up a little more), very good flash for beginner already

3rd party is a lot cheaper, but TTL (auto mode in flash) might not be as stable or accurate as Canon's own flash.

what is your primary usage for flash though?

what beginner? I use that 430EX II for my professional works! It's awesome flash.

More than enough for table top photography and it's a lot lighter than the 580EX II.