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Sarah Halstead

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May 27, 2013 By Sarah Halstead

50mm Camera Lens Giveaway | My 28th Birthday!

Filed Under: Giveaways, Photography

Well today is my birthday! Twenty-Eight Years ago my  amazing mom gave birth to me. It happened to be Memorial Day back then also. Sometimes I feel older just because I have two kids and they WEAR ME OUT!! I wanted to do a 50mm Camera Lens Giveaway this year for my birthday. I figured the “Nifty Fifty”  would be a great lens. I love my 50mm and use it most of the time. I think every photographer you talk to would recommend it. So you have the opportunity to win a 50mm Lens for Nikon or Canon!

Before we get to the giveaway, I have to give a shout out to these ladies. I have known a lot of them for a long time in the online world and some of them are new friends. They all came together to help make this giveaway possible. I could not have done it without you all so thank you!

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Since there are so many awesome ladies I made a page with all of their links to follow and like. All of their links are located HERE. That way you can just go follow and like them all then come back to Raffle Copter and complete the entry of I liked ALL the Facebook Pages, I followed ALL the twitter accounts, etc. It was easier on me and I hope it is easier on you all. If you have any issues or questions please let me know by emailing me or leaving a comment. Good Luck and thanks for stopping by!

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By the way Happy Memorial Day! Enjoy the day with your family and remember the lives that have been loss for our freedom. Also remember the families that have sacrificed time with their loved ones to keep us safe.

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  1. Liz says

    June 14, 2013 at 12:15 am

    Happy very belated 28th birthday, Sarah!! I feel very old... my youngest was 21 on the 22nd May and my oldest will be 29 in September!! I was only 19 when I had my oldest!
  2. Sarah Sherman says

    June 4, 2013 at 10:57 pm

    HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY :) :) :) I use a Canon right now!
  3. Leanne says

    June 2, 2013 at 9:41 pm

    Happy birthday! I have a canon rebel.
  4. Leanne says

    June 2, 2013 at 9:41 pm

    Happy birthday! I have a canon rebel.
  5. Mackenzie says

    June 2, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    Canon rebel t4i, Happy Birthday!!! I hope it was fantastic!!! :D
  6. Sar says

    June 2, 2013 at 9:00 am

    Happy birthday! I shoot with an old school Canon Rebel Xti, which is delightfully small for my tiny hands! :)
  7. Richard Fox says

    June 2, 2013 at 12:02 am

    Happy belated Birthday! I use Canon.
  8. Melissa P. says

    June 1, 2013 at 8:05 am

    Wishing you a very fun and most exciting birthday! My camera is a Nikon D5000.
  9. Nicole @ Treasure Tromp says

    May 31, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    happy happy birthday. Oh man, I would love a new lens for my Canon Rebel!
  10. Tara says

    May 31, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    Happy Birthday! I'm currently using a Nikon, hoping to upgrade in the next few weeks or months though.
  11. Erika says

    May 30, 2013 at 11:03 pm

    Happy birthday! I use a Nikon. :)
  12. Heather Julian says

    May 30, 2013 at 7:08 pm

    I use a Canon T2i Happy HAPPY Birthday!!!
  13. Honey Mommy says

    May 30, 2013 at 3:31 pm

    I would actually love to win this for my sister. I own a Canon 6D and already have a nifty fifty. She has a Canon Rebel XTi, I think.
  14. Jana says

    May 30, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    Happy Birthday! I use a Canon Rebel XTI. I would love to win because I have been slowly saving for this exact lens to replace the kit lens I have been using forever! :)
  15. Jesi says

    May 30, 2013 at 10:47 am

    Wow! What a giveaway! I use a Nikon!
  16. Heather says

    May 29, 2013 at 8:58 pm

    Hey, Happy birthday! I use a Canon Rebel T1i. I would really love the 5d Mark III but, alas, I think my next will be the 6D. :) If I won this giveaway it would be awesome because I broke my 50mm f/1.8 last year and have been using my 85mm f/1.8.
  17. WeeMason's Mom says

    May 29, 2013 at 6:57 pm

    We use a Canon Rebel XT. Husband wishes it was a 60D or a 5D instead. LOL Happy happy birthday!!
  18. Keara B. says

    May 29, 2013 at 5:23 pm

    Happy Birthday! I have a Canon 50D that I love. :)
  19. Angela Yeremenko says

    May 29, 2013 at 4:11 pm

    I have a Nikon D7000. Happy Birthday!
  20. Alex Green says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:10 pm

    Happy belated birthday! I have a Canon :)
  21. Kasey White says

    May 29, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    I have a Canon T1i and I love it!
  22. Southern Gal says

    May 29, 2013 at 8:26 am

    Happy birthday! I use a Nikon D90 camera.
  23. Katherines Corner says

    May 29, 2013 at 8:17 am

    Hello my friend, what a generous giveaway. I use a canon powershot. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity.Smooches! and belated birthday hugs too
  24. Kay M. says

    May 29, 2013 at 8:11 am

    Happy Birthday!! My weapon of choice is a Canon. It was a gift from my father for Christmas.
  25. The Mommy says

    May 28, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    I have a Canon EOS Rebel and happy, happy birthday!!!
  26. Sarah Mc says

    May 28, 2013 at 9:40 pm

    Nikon XT! Hope you have a wonderful birthday!
  27. Tabitha says

    May 28, 2013 at 9:05 pm

    Happy Birthday! What a great giveaway--and fun way to celebrate! I'm learning my way around a Canon Rebel.
  28. Cherie G says

    May 28, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    Happy Birthday!!! I used to have a Canon Rebel Xsi, but the shutter broke, so my husband just bought me the Canon T4i, and I love it!!
  29. Rita M says

    May 28, 2013 at 6:36 pm

    I have a Canon T3i. My first DSLR. I'm a beginner and the 50 mm lens would be nice. I've been wanting one =) Happy birthday and thanks for a chance to win the lens =)
  30. Erica says

    May 28, 2013 at 5:11 pm

    Canon 60d Happy Happy Birthday to you!!!
  31. Mandy says

    May 28, 2013 at 4:46 pm

    Happy birthday! I agree that the 50mm is awesome! Unfortunately mine broke. (I guess I was using it too much!) I shoot with a canon 60d. :)
  32. Codi says

    May 28, 2013 at 4:45 pm

    What an awesome giveaway!!!
  33. Stephanie Clark says

    May 28, 2013 at 4:38 pm

    Happy Birthday Sarah! You are pretty awesome for just a young 28 years old! =) Hope you're day is wonderful!
  34. Amy @ Marvelous Mommy says

    May 28, 2013 at 11:39 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Thanks for the marvelous giveaway! ;) I'm a Canon user!
  35. Teresa says

    May 28, 2013 at 11:30 am

    What a wonderful giveaway! I love my Nikon. :-) I hope your birthday was a great one.
  36. James says

    May 28, 2013 at 10:56 am

    Happy Birthday! I use a Canon t3i.
  37. Michelle says

    May 28, 2013 at 10:17 am

    Happy birthday, Sarah! I hope you had a wonderful weekend with friends & family!! As far as my camera is concerned, I have a Canon T3i...that I'm still learning how to use! ;)
  38. Chava says

    May 28, 2013 at 10:10 am

    Happy Birthday! I'm a Nikon user.
  39. Sueellen says

    May 27, 2013 at 11:35 pm

    What an awesome idea!! Happy Birthday to you!
  40. Danielle says

    May 27, 2013 at 11:24 pm

    Happy Birthday! I hope you have a great day! I have a Nikon D3100 and would love to add a 50mm lens to the front of it! :)
  41. Randi S says

    May 27, 2013 at 10:20 pm

    I have a Nikon D60 that I've had FOREVER...would love to upgrade though!
  42. Amanda Jillian says

    May 27, 2013 at 6:05 pm

    Happy Birthday! I shared but I already gotten myself a 50mm lens =]
  43. AdamB says

    May 27, 2013 at 5:53 pm

    Hoping to win the Canon lens for my wife! She uses a borrowed Nikon D80, but hoping to soon get a Canon T3i or 60D.
  44. Alyce Anne says

    May 27, 2013 at 5:00 pm

    Happy birthday! I just got a Nikon D3100 for my birthday.
  45. Amanda Sakovitz says

    May 27, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    Happy Birthday! All I have is the camera on my iphone. I would love to finally have a professional camera. thank you!
  46. Athena says

    May 27, 2013 at 3:05 pm

    Happy Birthday - Nikon
  47. Serendipity is Sweet says

    May 27, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    Happy, happy birthday beautiful mama! I hope you have a wonderful day. We should get together soon! :)
  48. Susi says

    May 27, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    Happy Birthday! And thanks for this awesome giveaway!!! I use a Nikon D3200 and absolutely love it. :)
  49. Karen says

    May 27, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    Happy birthday! This lens is on my wish list for my Canon.
  50. Sarah @ 2paws Designs says

    May 27, 2013 at 12:07 pm

    Love my Nikon D3100. Happy, happy birthday, friend! Hope you are enjoying this beautiful NC day with your boys. :)
  51. Yolanda says

    May 27, 2013 at 11:53 am

    I misplaced my handy dandy digital camera that I used for EVERYTHING so my awesome sister is currently letting me use her Canon EOS Rebel XSi
  52. Sandy says

    May 27, 2013 at 11:44 am

    Canon 60D Happy Birthday!!
  53. Mickey Stemms says

    May 27, 2013 at 11:36 am

    Super happy birthday!!!!!!!!!!!! I have a Canon T2i :) My replacement after my XTi was stolen. Love it!
  54. Brittany @ The Domestic Geek says

    May 27, 2013 at 10:58 am

    I hope you have a wonderful birthday! I own a Nikon and only have the lens it came with. I'm a bad camera owner..
  55. Liisa Miller says

    May 27, 2013 at 10:14 am

    Hi! Happy Birthday Sarah! I would SO love to win this lens! I had a nikon d40 which I had to sell to pay for rent back in November, right around my birthday. I am saving little by little for another camera and this would be perfect. Photography is one of my passions! :-)
  56. alice says

    May 27, 2013 at 10:05 am

    Happy Birthday Sarah! Have a blessed day! What a great giveaway. Thank you for the chance to win this lens for my Canon!
  57. Christine Bewley says

    May 27, 2013 at 9:58 am

    I have a Nikon D40. I've been looking at this exact lens! So sweet of you to do such an awesome giveaway on your birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day!
  58. Sarah [Nurse Loves Farmer] says

    May 27, 2013 at 9:52 am

    Happy to celebrate with you! Happy birthday!
  59. Joni @ Six Cherries on Top says

    May 27, 2013 at 9:43 am

    Happy, Happy Birthday Sarah! I hope you have a wonderful day! I currently use a Canon 5D Mark II. Thanks for such a generous gift on YOUR birthday.
  60. Vicki sauchinitz says

    May 27, 2013 at 9:34 am

    happy birthday! Thank you for the giveaway! I shoot Canon!
  61. Tish says

    May 27, 2013 at 9:22 am

    ps - i use a Nikon D7000 and love it.
  62. Tish says

    May 27, 2013 at 9:21 am

    Happy birthday Sarah!! I hope your day is wonderful! What a wonderful group of ladies to help sponsor this giveaway! I would love a Nikon 50-mm 1.4, its one of the lenses on my wish list!!! Thanks for the chance to win! :)
  63. Christine b says

    May 27, 2013 at 9:17 am

    Canon, happy birthday!!
  64. Karen says

    May 27, 2013 at 9:02 am

    Happy Birthday!!! I have a Nikon D7000 and D40.
  65. Shari Fox says

    May 27, 2013 at 9:00 am

    Happy Happy Birthday Sarah!! I hope its a happy one!!! I shoot with my beloved Nikon D300!!
  66. Tiffany says

    May 27, 2013 at 8:58 am

    I would love to have this for my canon! What an awesome giveaway. Happy Birthday!
  67. Siobhan says

    May 27, 2013 at 8:53 am

    Happy Birthday!! I would love to win!!
  68. Kimberly says

    May 27, 2013 at 8:24 am

    Happy birthday, Sarah! I use a Nikon D7000 and love it!
  69. mackenzie says

    May 27, 2013 at 12:54 am

    Canon mark ii HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
    • Tabetha says

      May 27, 2013 at 8:59 am

      Happy, happy birthday to you!!! I have a Canon Rebel Ts3
  70. Cindi Stickle says

    May 27, 2013 at 12:11 am

    Happy Birthday! I use a Nikon. Thanks for a great giveaway!

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