I like it but I don't have a use for it very often. Like others have said, it is sharp and fast but not terribly useful. I've shot with the 50 f1.4 and believe if you want a 50, the 1.8 is the way to go and spend the extra on Jeep mods.

 

Here is my gear:
Canon 5D & 40D (soon upgrading to 5D MarkII & 7D)
16-35 2.8L
24-105 4.0L IS
70-200 2.8L IS
100-400 4.5-5.6/L IS
(2) 580EX Speedlights
Pocket Wizard MultiMax & Flex TT5

I have a photography business and use this gear for weddings, sports events and for my personal 'fun' photography.

 

Canon Rebel T1i
18-55 IS base lens
EF f/4L 70-200mm
8GB memory Card

I have alot on my list to buy

 

Bodies:
Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 7D (2)

Glass:
Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 II
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS
Canon 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye
Canon 24mm f/1.4
Canon 50mm f/1.2
Canon 135mm f/2
Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro IS
Canon 300mm f/4 IS

Strobes:
Canon 580EX II (3)

Too many accessories to list. I only carry what I need for a specific job but always have a tripod close by.

 

Canon 50D

Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS
Canon 50mm f/1.8
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 Macro
Canon 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5

 

Well, I don't carry it all at the same time, but I have ...

Canon EOS 30D
Canon Digital Rebel (the original one)
Canon Rebel (film camera)
Canon A95 (P&S) with Canon Underwater Housing

Canon 24-85 mm f/3.5-4.5 lens
Canon 17-40 mm f/4 L series lens
Canon 10-22 mm f/3.5-4.5 EF-S lens
Canon 75-200 f/2.8 IS L series lens
Canon Extender EF 1.4X II
(and other, cheaper Canon lenses I never use anymore)

Hoya Pro 1 Digital UV and polarizing filters to fit all my lenses
Lens shades to fit all my lenses
Cokin filters, GNDs of various shades and densities, special effects, and adapters to fit all my lenses

Canon 430EX and 230EX flashes

Gitzo G1028 Mountaineer Tripod with Kirk BH-3 Ballhead, with adapters to fit cameras and lenses to ballhead

I also own a Nikon Photomic FTN with 55-mm f/1.2 lens, and a wide range of original Nikkor lenses. This is a classic collector's camera that I bought when assigned to Thailand during the Vietnam war.

My favorite subjects are scenery and Scouting activities. Here are a few of my favorite pictures ...

Grand prize winner in biannual Scouting magazine contest ... shot with the A95


Shot with the Canon Rebel (film) ...


Shot with 30D ...


Shot with the 30D ...


Shot with the Digital Rebel ...


Shot with the 30D ...

 

This looks like a good place for input..

I have a Nikon D-80. couple of standard lenses, clear filter, uv filter(i think).

now I have to actually have to learn how to use it.. anyone have recommendations on how to learn all the settings and what is best for certain situations?

 

The Magic Lantern Guide for your Nikon D-80 is a nice addition over your owners manual. Trial and error will be your best teacher but look for a course on photography offered by camera clubs or at Technology centers. If you have a local camera shop ask if they know of any classes. Ask on here as well.

 

Ive got a...
D300s
D60
17-50 2.8
70-200 2.8
50 1.8
18-55 3.5-?
and my next lens is 18-200

 

Used to carry Olympus gear now just carry a little Cannon SD 1000