First attempts with new Nikon 35mm 1.8g and Yongnuo 568

Got these for Christmas and not having time (plus being male) I never read the manual on the flash just chucked them on the camera and set off to the families for Xmas dinner. Set the flash to
I-TTL and then tried to get the kids to stay still for long enough!









I have adjusted exposure in LR5 and dropped the highlights and whites but for first attempts with the lens and a flash gun I was fairly happy with the results. More practice and learning how to use the flash in store I think.

Nice first shots, now to start bouncing, diffusing and umbrella=ering your flashes lol

Well done, for your first time Very christmas'ish. And the kids looks like a lot of fun!
Number 3 are a little to sharp, you want her skin to be soft. You managed quite good not to get that annoying flash glare.

Ain't that 35mm just the best? I love mine.

Lee532 said:

.. not having time (plus being male) I never read the manual on the flash just chucked them on the camera and set off

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Thats not only a guy thing

Nice first shots!

Nice shots, and I particularly like the bubble photo.

As Scott said, start working with a bounce and diffuser. Indoors for family photos I almost always shoot straight up with the white card pulled. When no ceiling is available aim down and diffuse.

Great first attempts... looks like both suit you well Lee...

Enjoy!!! (and explore)


Pat in NH

I have a 568 as a backup flash to my SB910. Had I known how good the 568 is I probably would have saved a butt-load of cash and just gotten two of them

Well done, I like the bubbles

I picked up a 568 a couple months ago and it works great for me. Love saving a couple bucks.

Scott Murray said:

Nice first shots, now to start bouncing, diffusing and umbrella=ering your flashes lol

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Thanks Scott, diffuser on and bounced off the ceiling on the indoor shots

wud said:

Well done, for your first time Very christmas'ish. And the kids looks like a lot of fun!
Number 3 are a little to sharp, you want her skin to be soft. You managed quite good not to get that annoying flash glare.

Ain't that 35mm just the best? I love mine.




Thats not only a guy thing

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Thanks Wud, will keep those tips in mind. I'm definitely impressed with the lens and it has lived up to the reviews I read.

BackdoorHippie said:

Nice shots, and I particularly like the bubble photo.

As Scott said, start working with a bounce and diffuser. Indoors for family photos I almost always shoot straight up with the white card pulled. When no ceiling is available aim down and diffuse.

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thanks for the tips Jake

Not quite got the flash lighting right on this one but I'm still learning. Love the results from 35mm f1.8g though, what a stunning little lens.

I need to get my flash ordered!