Canon EF 35mm f/2 [Archive] - Page 6 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

izthistaken

7th of October 2011 (Fri), 11:27

35mm f2

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6115/6217647642_46cc41fb33_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matttrombley/6217647642/)
Poe (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matttrombley/6217647642/) by izthistaken (http://www.flickr.com/people/matttrombley/), on Flickr

cropped

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6042/6217127787_5bb62b51ab_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matttrombley/6217127787/)
Poe cropped (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matttrombley/6217127787/) by izthistaken (http://www.flickr.com/people/matttrombley/), on Flickr

Jonathan Taylor

8th of October 2011 (Sat), 07:22

^LOL^

izthistaken

8th of October 2011 (Sat), 11:45

^:D

gepixelt

8th of October 2011 (Sat), 17:37

izthistaken, (s)he looks pissed :D

1/1250s ƒ/2 ISO 100 at 35 mm
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6154/6223958961_e892db83fc_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gepixelt/6223958961/)
bokehish berries (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gepixelt/6223958961/) by gepixelt (http://www.flickr.com/people/gepixelt/), on Flickr

strobe monkey

8th of October 2011 (Sat), 18:11

strobe monkey

8th of October 2011 (Sat), 18:12

I'm still waiting for stock here in the UK, been waiting for nearly a month now.

Jonathan Taylor

9th of October 2011 (Sun), 19:53

I <3 my 35 f/2. i'm starting to use it enough that i juuuuust might be able to justify a 35L, but i don't have even the tiniest problem with the f/2 version.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6154/6228564748_6252836078_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66352640@N06/6228564748/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/66352640@N06/6228564748/) by J T A Y L O R (http://www.flickr.com/people/66352640@N06/), on Flickr

kikihuang

10th of October 2011 (Mon), 02:42

This is my shot with minimal PS

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6097/6229457825_0b75239a64_b.jpg

love it so far, maybe not "the best" lens but its good .........

gepixelt

10th of October 2011 (Mon), 04:09

I hope, Canon will give us a EF 35mm II someday. With USM.

Azzure_7

10th of October 2011 (Mon), 04:19

Just got mine for US$50 today! Best Deal I got on camera accesories ever! lol
I'm running around like a kid more even when I got my other stuff. hahaha
Who got the oldest 35mm?
Mine is UF date code. which means produce in 1991. lol
Works like a charm so far.

A = 1986, 1960
B = 1987, 1961
C = 1988, 1962
D = 1989, 1963
E = 1990, 1964
F = 1991, 1965
G = 1992, 1966
H = 1993, 1967
I = 1994, 1968
J = 1995, 1969
K = 1996, 1970
L = 1997, 1971
M = 1998, 1972
N = 1999, 1973
O = 2000, 1974
P = 2001, 1975
Q = 2002, 1976
R = 2003, 1977
S = 2004, 1978
T = 2005, 1979
U = 2006, 1980
V = 2007, 1981
W = 2008, 1982
X = 2009, 1983
Y = 2010, 1984
Z = 2011, 1985

strobe monkey

10th of October 2011 (Mon), 05:55

Who got the oldest 35mm?
Mine is UF date code. which means produce in 1991. lol
Works like a charm so far.

That's quite old man! I suggest you shine a fleshlight through it and check it thoroughly for anything inside like fungus.

Azzure_7

10th of October 2011 (Mon), 06:13

That's quite old man! I suggest you shine a fleshlight through it and check it thoroughly for anything inside like fungus.

Ouch!!!
I saw them. I saw a family of frog jumping around inside too. . . I was about to wipe them out but then they said hello and smiled.

Nah joking man. thanks for the reminder.
Took bunch of pics and they turn just fine. I like the sound. Like those robots I play when I was a kid. lol. I thought AF will be like 50mm 1.8 but this is quite a bit of an improvement. lol

DreDaze

10th of October 2011 (Mon), 15:02

mine is sadly only 5 years old...i do have a 50mm MK I from 1986 though...it's one of the oldest ef lenses i've seen around here...how did you score it for only $50? that's a great deal

borism

11th of October 2011 (Tue), 13:24

Just got this great little lens
Very nice and simply comfortable, sharp lens to shoot with

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6113/6234560756_82d61e15e6_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37403894@N08/6234560756/)
PHOTOS ALBUM PIC (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37403894@N08/6234560756/) by boris68 (http://www.flickr.com/people/37403894@N08/), on Flickr

borism

11th of October 2011 (Tue), 16:08

[quote=Azzure_7;13228303]Just got mine for US$50 today! Best Deal I got on camera accessories ever! lol
I'm running around like a kid more even when I got my other stuff. hahaha
Who got the oldest 35mm?
Mine is UF date code. which means produce in 1991. lol
Works like a charm so far.

50$? Wow that is a huge deal
I just paid 280$ for mine :rolleyes:

Well, i cant complaint, looks like new and super sharp
Good for you, enjoy!

doogle510

11th of October 2011 (Tue), 16:18

I've had this lens for a few months and I love it, heres some of my favs so far
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6029/5892125834_c795708792_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/doogle84/5892125834/)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6140/5983700702_dc61770a55_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/doogle84/5983700702/)

Andrew.Zerick

12th of October 2011 (Wed), 09:40

I'm hoping to get one of these soon. I just recently found out the min. focus distance is almost 3 inches shorter than the L... that's a slight plus in this lens favor.

Virto

12th of October 2011 (Wed), 09:43

I'm hoping to get one of these soon. I just recently found out the min. focus distance is almost 3 inches shorter than the L... that's a slight plus in this lens favor.

Minimum focus distance is incredibly short, only something like 8 inches. It's amazing for close-quarters work.

M_Six

20th of October 2011 (Thu), 21:48

Throw on a 12mm extension tube and you can really get in close.

http://bimmermail.com/mobo01-sm.jpg

i_am_hydrogen

21st of October 2011 (Fri), 09:14

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6164/6264604948_5557b25ef8_b.jpg

iloveZ33

25th of October 2011 (Tue), 12:13

How much did everyone pay for their 35mm F/2? The one im looking to buy has a date code of UU0203glass is perfect and its rated 9/10

kitacanon

25th of October 2011 (Tue), 12:27

I paid $160 for a used 35, three or four years ago...prices have risen about $100 since.

iloveZ33

25th of October 2011 (Tue), 12:36

I paid $160 for a used 35, three or four years ago...prices have risen about $100 since.

Thanks from a fellow floridian :)

strobe monkey

27th of October 2011 (Thu), 17:05

wohoooo I got mine today from amazon finally... I like the sound it makes... like battery operated toy robots like Azzure_7 said.
Need to test in the next few days.

aditya.np

11th of November 2011 (Fri), 05:49

I hope, Canon will give us a EF 35mm II someday. With USM.

ameen ! :smile:

intoxica

14th of November 2011 (Mon), 09:58

Just got mine.

with 5dmkII

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6115/6344263522_8601a9212c_b.jpg

cdo221

15th of November 2011 (Tue), 13:46

Verbal

17th of November 2011 (Thu), 05:31

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6031/6351367007_79149c0083_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yavuzselimk/6351367007/)
fotoğraf (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yavuzselimk/6351367007/) by yavuzselimk_ (http://www.flickr.com/people/yavuzselimk/), on Flickr

izthistaken

17th of November 2011 (Thu), 19:49

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6227/6356126395_84bdf971cc_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matttrombley/6356126395/)
The CLAW (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matttrombley/6356126395/) by izthistaken (http://www.flickr.com/people/matttrombley/), on Flickr

jom

17th of November 2011 (Thu), 20:43

Anybody have sample of images of a full body portrait of a couple using a FF sensor? Say from an engagement shoot at f/2? I've been thinking of downgrading from my 35L but I'm interested in how the 35/2 will perform in this sort of situation. I've seen a few in this thread, very nice images everybody but was wondering if I could get some more samples :) thanks

I also would love to see some full body portraits at f2 if anybody has some. I'm wondering if this lens would make the cut and could hold me over until the L is with in reach. Thanks

ekie

17th of November 2011 (Thu), 20:50

from wedding in vegas. wish i had a strobe with me but 35/2 came through shooting at F2 / iso1600

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6102/6352601236_fca2a01314_b.jpg

parabellumantonio

23rd of November 2011 (Wed), 22:56

I want a EFs 35mm f/2.0 IS USM =)

one question about EF 35mm f/2
Is the lens mount stainless steel or aluminum?

kruno

24th of November 2011 (Thu), 03:08

I want a EFs 35mm f/2.0 IS USM =)

one question about EF 35mm f/2
Is the lens mount stainless steel or aluminum?

@ 35mm IS is not the most attractive & necessary feature :)

and the mount is stainless steel

parabellumantonio

24th of November 2011 (Thu), 18:31

@ 35mm IS is not the most attractive & necessary feature :)

and the mount is stainless steel

Thank you for answer.

The EF 50 ( L, f/1.4 and 1.8) and 35 (L and f/2) doesn`t have IS but...

the EFs 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 and EFs 17-55 f2.8 have "IS" ;-) and is useful :-D

kikihuang

25th of November 2011 (Fri), 03:42

posted...

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/378777_10150407539259410_699019409_8325619_6826469 77_n.jpg

parabellumantonio

25th of November 2011 (Fri), 22:18

and the mount is stainless steel

:rolleyes:

Read this : http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1118809

jmoreno

26th of November 2011 (Sat), 14:48

Just started using the 35mm f2 a few days ago. Love it.
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/5162/img2396q.jpg
60D 35mm f2 other lenses: 70-200 2.8 Mark II, 135mm L f2, 100mm macro 2.8

BryantFC

27th of November 2011 (Sun), 12:41

I'm planning on buying this to fill in the lower end of the focal range of what I currently have. I have a POTN member whos willing to sell it to me and the price of a new one off of B&H and adorama is roughly 329. I'll be saving about 50 bucks if i go the used route. Recommendations?

asligerphoto

27th of November 2011 (Sun), 21:49

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6238/6334057166_b7d1a006c3_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/asliger/6334057166/)
IMG_9491 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/asliger/6334057166/) by asliger (http://www.flickr.com/people/asliger/), on Flickr

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6046/6334053810_f5ed0f632e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/asliger/6334053810/)
IMG_9476 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/asliger/6334053810/) by asliger (http://www.flickr.com/people/asliger/), on Flickr

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6095/6333294223_dd542dea14_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/asliger/6333294223/)
IMG_9339 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/asliger/6333294223/) by asliger (http://www.flickr.com/people/asliger/), on Flickr

All of these are at f/2.8

ekie

28th of November 2011 (Mon), 00:02

^^^ great concert photos. last one, the lighting is awesome!!!

asligerphoto

28th of November 2011 (Mon), 00:27

^^^ great concert photos. last one, the lighting is awesome!!!

Thank you :) I'm glad you guys helped me pick this lens for shooting shows because it's been perfect!

ben805

29th of November 2011 (Tue), 10:39

how bad is the CA on this lens? is it worst than the 85 1.8 or 50 1.4? sharpness wise is it as good as the 85 1.8 wide open?

izthistaken

1st of December 2011 (Thu), 13:29

The colors on those photos/sharpness/etc is amazing asligerphoto!

asligerphoto

3rd of December 2011 (Sat), 12:24

The colors on those photos/sharpness/etc is amazing asligerphoto!

Thank you! The second one is straight out of camera as far as colors go. This lens does a wonderful job.

doogle510

3rd of December 2011 (Sat), 13:14

I really want the L version of this lens for xmas
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6044/6336144730_5883197fd7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/doogle84/6336144730/)

syncros123

6th of December 2011 (Tue), 15:42

Has anyone had both the 35mm f/1.4 and the 35mm f/2, and has opted to keep the 35mm f/2 instead of the faster 1.4 lens?

I have the 35mm f/2 which I'm happy with, I am so impressed with it that it's hard to see how the L version could be so much better that I can justify the approx. $1000 difference. I would definitely miss the 35mm f/2 small size if I upgraded.

Frogdog

6th of December 2011 (Tue), 16:25

I did recently. Had the 35L first. Bought the 35 2.0 to compare and decide to sell the 35L.
I also like the small size and the MFD.
But if I was a pro , no doubt in my mind, I would have kept the L; I rate the L a 10 and the 2.0 a 8,5.

syncros123

6th of December 2011 (Tue), 17:12

Frogdog-
I'm glad you replied, I'm not a professional photographer either, so I wouldn't see any return on my investment, as far as money. The 35mm f/2 has very good value for the IQ you can get from it.

MidnightRook

6th of December 2011 (Tue), 17:19

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7032/6462899337_b327339be1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45517597@N07/6462899337/)
Party Love (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45517597@N07/6462899337/) by midnightrook (http://www.flickr.com/people/45517597@N07/), on Flickr

This is my first post on this thread. Loving this lens, loving autofocus, lol. Used to my takumar for low light. Awesome photos in this thread!

LifeUnFraged

6th of December 2011 (Tue), 22:22

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6086/6110456187_09017bb1ab_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yavuzselimk/6110456187/)
night & day (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yavuzselimk/6110456187/) by yavuzselimk_ (http://www.flickr.com/people/yavuzselimk/), on Flickr

I love ALL of your pictures!

Virto

7th of December 2011 (Wed), 15:37

I really need to start using some kind of external file host. Cropped and resized, with less than ideal JPG compression.

MidnightRook

7th of December 2011 (Wed), 16:24

For Digital Photography School's Weekly Challenge: Before and After

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6473763151_e0b141d94a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45517597@N07/6473763151/)
Mali (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45517597@N07/6473763151/) by midnightrook (http://www.flickr.com/people/45517597@N07/), on Flickr

(Taken with 35mm f2)

chrisdecotis

9th of December 2011 (Fri), 02:21

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/373860_2777274519446_1485606775_2900310_2028975376 _n.jpg

just joined I love this lens!

heckcare.der

9th of December 2011 (Fri), 12:51

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6482894671_d234b065b1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/derrickh/6482894671/)
I don't mind getting drenched for love (http://www.flickr.com/photos/derrickh/6482894671/) by Derrick H (http://www.flickr.com/people/derrickh/), on Flickr

joelmarineau

9th of December 2011 (Fri), 21:17

pretty sharp one !

The Devil

10th of December 2011 (Sat), 20:29

asligerphoto

11th of December 2011 (Sun), 09:38

My focus ring is sticking again.... :/ second time in seven months. Has anyone dealt with a warranty issue where they can get a new lens altogether instead of getting it fixed?

Virto

12th of December 2011 (Mon), 10:28

My focus ring is sticking again.... :/ second time in seven months. Has anyone dealt with a warranty issue where they can get a new lens altogether instead of getting it fixed?

Canon will almost always elect to repair rather than replace. When you send it in, note that it's not the first time it's been repaired for this same issue.

Virto

12th of December 2011 (Mon), 10:33

Thinking of buying one of these things... anything I should watch out for/should know before buying(won't be buying anytime soon by the way, so not in a hurry here, just asking).
How durable is the lens?

My only real alternatives are the Zuiko 35mm F2.8 and the Samyang 35mm F1.4, and considering the type of shooting I want to do with a 35mm lens, I'd really REALLY like AF.
Wish Canon would refresh their smaller aperture prime lineup at some point. >.>

They haven't refreshed it because they're all still good performers and good money-makers. Like all old-style EF lenses, the 35/2 is heavy for its size with a metal mount. The motor is loud, but fast, and while the front element extends to focus, it does not rotate. Mine hasn't taken a hit, but as long as you didn't nail the front element (see 50 1.4 as a prime example of what happens when you do) then I think the lens would hold up well, long term.

It is not often sharp wide open, but improves considerably by f2.8.

The 35/2 is probably my most-used lens. It has proven reliable in almost all lighting conditions and overall I've been very, very pleased with the purchase. Do yourself a favor and consider buying one direct from Canon as a refurb, like I did, to save a fair bit of change.

deanedward

13th of December 2011 (Tue), 08:49

got mine a few days ago to pair with the 100mm f/2 USM. am liking the "normal" FOV that it gives on a cropper. will participate in the photo sharing soon :)

Gensu

17th of December 2011 (Sat), 12:40

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Hi to the forum - i'm new :lol:

i like my good old Canon 10D. Here with the Canon 35mm 2.0.

Nice to be here.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7162/6525835335_decaac6dfd_z.jpg (http://bighugelabs.com/onblack.php?id=6525835335&size=large)
Canon 10D, Canon 35mm 2.0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gensu/6525835335/) von Gensu (http://www.flickr.com/people/gensu/) auf Flickr

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hammer418

17th of December 2011 (Sat), 12:58

Nice photo, and pretty girl !
Welcome to the forum, Gensu.

Gensu

20th of December 2011 (Tue), 01:47

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Thank you! :D

Canon 10D + Canon EF 35mm 2.0

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6542407267_bd90bff8a1_z.jpg (http://bighugelabs.com/onblack.php?id=6542407267&size=large&bg=white)
Canon 10D (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gensu/6542407267/) von Gensu (http://www.flickr.com/people/gensu/) auf Flickr

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Frogdog

20th of December 2011 (Tue), 14:38

Great Gensu. Love this little lens' MFD.

tomcat7886

20th of December 2011 (Tue), 19:14

nice depth of field. :D

kf095

20th of December 2011 (Tue), 21:19

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-x8NAHXo_GaY/TvFPtzMe1qI/AAAAAAAAZKE/ZHizZPNtj_I/s800/_MG_7381-2.JPG

500D
ISO: 200
Exposure: 1/60 sec
Aperture: 2.0
Focal Length: 35mm
Flash Used: No

New lens to me. I hope it will works well.

hello people

21st of December 2011 (Wed), 06:31

35mm f2

cropped

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6042/6217127787_5bb62b51ab_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matttrombley/6217127787/)
Poe cropped (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matttrombley/6217127787/) by izthistaken (http://www.flickr.com/people/matttrombley/), on Flickr

Holy **** man...is that cat on LSD??!

benee

21st of December 2011 (Wed), 09:23

kf095

21st of December 2011 (Wed), 21:11

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-EIrOToQUWo0/TvKbXW4Ii4I/AAAAAAAAZK4/ULoJJJx24i4/s800/_MG_7493.JPG

500D
ISO: 100
Exposure: 1/200 sec
Aperture: 2.0

izthistaken

23rd of December 2011 (Fri), 07:21

Holy **** man...is that cat on LSD??!

He probably used flash - the cat's eyes were probably dilated due to low ambient light and didn't adjust to the flash instantly.

That, or the cat was on a peyote vision quest.
^This^....the first part where I used flash.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6555735347_6b05b1772b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matttrombley/6555735347/)
Wood (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matttrombley/6555735347/) by izthistaken (http://www.flickr.com/people/matttrombley/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7012/6555735357_104360b64b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matttrombley/6555735357/)
Lego my Lego! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matttrombley/6555735357/) by izthistaken (http://www.flickr.com/people/matttrombley/), on Flickr

kf095

24th of December 2011 (Sat), 11:43

Few things to mention after few days of using it.
AF is louder compare to Nifty-Fifty. Focus ring rotates freely if AF is enabled, which is nice. Fast to focus, because inner tube travels only few mm to focus between infinity and 1.5 meter. To focus closer it has to move much more.
My copy missing focus in bad light sometimes. More compare to Nifty-Fifty. Adding of flashlight helps in the dark.
But in extreme bright backlight it is front focusing some times.
I was focusing at cat's head on this photo:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MmDwpI-8odY/TvYD1ym1chI/AAAAAAAAZNE/qa9QjuB773I/s800/_MG_7742.JPG
F2.2 on 500d.
Going to test it on 5D.

heckcare.der

24th of December 2011 (Sat), 13:27

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6560305779_d6d7899003_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/derrickh/6560305779/)
When 2 ice-cream man meets. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/derrickh/6560305779/) by Derrick H (http://www.flickr.com/people/derrickh/), on Flickr

kf095

24th of December 2011 (Sat), 21:47

Tested on 5Dc. Better overall, just more soft corners.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T1oQNgDwGPE/TvabZJecWvI/AAAAAAAAZNs/4AjS72NvfIE/s800/_MG_0695-2.JPG

F2

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-yvwSPK80kN4/TvabDn4gwoI/AAAAAAAAZNU/0bH4JOrEDog/s800/_MG_0759-2.JPG

techwell

26th of December 2011 (Mon), 13:18

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6566185307_950ea76733_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rimvisi/6566185307/)
Indre (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rimvisi/6566185307/) by rimvisi (http://www.flickr.com/people/rimvisi/), on Flickr

ThomasW

27th of December 2011 (Tue), 07:17

http://www.thomasvanderwillik.com/blog/wp-content/gallery/kerst/img_0534-b2.jpg

gblader

27th of December 2011 (Tue), 18:09

Nice colors!^^

izthistaken

29th of December 2011 (Thu), 17:09

Indre (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rimvisi/6566185307/) by rimvisi (http://www.flickr.com/people/rimvisi/), on Flickr
Excellent!

Gensu

1st of January 2012 (Sun), 05:26

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First Tea 2012 – Happy new year! :D

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6611747743_89af27b2e1_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gensu/6611747743/)
#001 // First Tea 2012 – Happy new year! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gensu/6611747743/) von Gensu (http://www.flickr.com/people/gensu/) auf Flickr

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tomcat7886

1st of January 2012 (Sun), 06:52

http://www.thomasvanderwillik.com/blog/wp-content/gallery/kerst/img_0534-b2.jpg

Nice candid moment. Nailed it. ;)

Gensu

3rd of January 2012 (Tue), 01:40

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http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6623254485_34b35d60f8_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gensu/6623254485/)
CRW_0830 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gensu/6623254485/) von Gensu (http://www.flickr.com/people/gensu/) auf Flickr

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hanjolee

4th of January 2012 (Wed), 11:39

Hm.. I wonder how this lens will contribute to my lens list

mplezia

4th of January 2012 (Wed), 13:05

Hm.. I wonder how this lens will contribute to my lens list

Well, it's pretty close to the 50mm. But, works better indoors, is more solidly constructed, and is generally sharper wide open. Between the 50mm and 24-105mm in your signature, the 35mm might not be bringing a lot to the table in terms of focal length; but, I like mine for shooting the kids playing indoors or for family get togethers. It's quite situational for me, but I am a fan.

asty80

4th of January 2012 (Wed), 15:43

Just got this one from Adorama. Looking forward to sharing some pics here.

matmol

7th of January 2012 (Sat), 06:29

Franek & Great Grandparents:

http://franek.molasy.com/32/11121401s.jpg

benee

7th of January 2012 (Sat), 07:21

Franek & Great Grandparents:

http://franek.molasy.com/32/11121401s.jpg

Classic :lol:

S.R.M.

7th of January 2012 (Sat), 17:12

This little lens had the perfect field of view to capture Comet Lovejoy and its 30 degree tail! This image was taken on 27 December 2011.

30 second exposure @ f/2.2, 1600 iso, on my 50D

Cheers,
Stephen

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6655441025_29b5a53bf7_z.jpg

hammer418

7th of January 2012 (Sat), 23:17

^^^ That's really nice, Stephen. Great work ! ^^^

S.R.M.

7th of January 2012 (Sat), 23:52

^^^ That's really nice, Stephen. Great work ! ^^^

Thanks Mike. Glad you like it! It's a great little lens for the price.

Cheers,
Stephen

gcspeed

8th of January 2012 (Sun), 00:12

Franek & Great Grandparents:

http://franek.molasy.com/32/11121401s.jpg

Wow! There's a lot going on here. Cool capture.

GCS

highergr0und

17th of January 2012 (Tue), 19:56

Woohoo!!!! BandH finally had this showing in stock online after checking seemingly every reputable site, every day for a long time. Ordered it and within a few minutes it was back to unavailable. I hope I'm actually getting it.

DreDaze

20th of January 2012 (Fri), 22:08

idsurfer

20th of January 2012 (Fri), 22:14

starting to really dig this little lens...it's crazy sharp stopped down a bit
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/6710817907_4bdbe5a7fb_z.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6597646855_f58a1cdb91_z.jpg

So what aperture were these taken. I'm really thinking I need to take this one for a test drive. I had a Sigma 30 that was crazy sharp. I am looking for something that might be able to compare for use on a 5DII. I am not one to run around shooting everything wide open. If this thing can produce critical eye sharpness like the your second shot by @ 2.8 or so I need one now!

DreDaze

20th of January 2012 (Fri), 22:38

first shot was done f4, 1/160 ISO400 with a bounced flash...second shot was f2, 1/400, ISO800(explains the noise) natural light

here are some 100% crops...i did a bit of processing on the 2nd shot...first is pretty much sooc, but i don't know what i have my settings at to be honest
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6734240403_803cf307b9_o.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6734239897_1c2bef93d3_o.jpg

not going to lie, if i could've afforded the sigma 30mm when i bought this lens i would've gone for that...maybe one day i'll upgrade it to that

idsurfer

20th of January 2012 (Fri), 22:43

Thanks for the quick response. I am not sure what to do. I absolutely loved my siggy 30. I would have loved it more if it was a tad wider. I am drawn to the 35 mm length on the FF body. I just cannot bring myself to throw down for the 35L. I wish Sigma had a high quality 35 mm prime for the FF rig.

highergr0und

20th of January 2012 (Fri), 23:07

A few of my first pics with it.....

sharp and shallow
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-V3ugMsfLrZk/TxpG-jZ1KYI/AAAAAAAAEKA/rOKHzC1M2HA/s720/DPP_1203_0016.JPG

dinner
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-BDHAb1g_bcY/TxpHBJapRzI/AAAAAAAAEKI/MWcyPXCrKCk/s720/DPP_1203_0017.JPG

lucky backlighting
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-D1DSHei51ls/TxpG9EpA4EI/AAAAAAAAEJ4/I23hZAYXCw0/s640/DPP_1203_0015.JPG

eyes
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-BAKPmWNfonM/Txo_PweUB5I/AAAAAAAAEJo/I1hSC9peI-o/s720/eyes.JPG

I must admit that the MFD is very cool here.

Verbal

22nd of January 2012 (Sun), 16:35

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7031/6744888185_2339558630_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yavuzselimk/6744888185/)
Kar (1) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yavuzselimk/6744888185/) by yavuzselimk_ (http://www.flickr.com/people/yavuzselimk/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6744890555_7cf292b917_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yavuzselimk/6744890555/)
Kar (2) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yavuzselimk/6744890555/) by yavuzselimk_ (http://www.flickr.com/people/yavuzselimk/), on Flickr

doogle510

22nd of January 2012 (Sun), 17:19

my brother's WTF face
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/6586095575_b08e9a5b16_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/doogle84/6586095575/)
WTF (http://www.flickr.com/photos/doogle84/6586095575/) by Doogle510 (http://www.flickr.com/people/doogle84/), on Flickr

gcspeed

22nd of January 2012 (Sun), 19:55

This shot is beautiful!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6744890555_7cf292b917_z.jpg[/url]
Kar (2) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yavuzselimk/6744890555/) by yavuzselimk_ (http://www.flickr.com/people/yavuzselimk/), on Flickr[/QUOTE]

GCS

Verbal

23rd of January 2012 (Mon), 18:03

Thank you!

MidnightRook

24th of January 2012 (Tue), 19:22

A couple of recent photos:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6751980673_838e7753c8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45517597@N07/6751980673/)
Incendio (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45517597@N07/6751980673/) by midnightrook (http://www.flickr.com/people/45517597@N07/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6745740075_bd8b49fde1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45517597@N07/6745740075/)
teapot (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45517597@N07/6745740075/) by midnightrook (http://www.flickr.com/people/45517597@N07/), on Flickr

xpfloyd

26th of January 2012 (Thu), 15:07

Some great shots on this thread, surprising its so few pages.

izthistaken - Your shots are superb!

izthistaken

30th of January 2012 (Mon), 09:55

Thanks xpfloyd! Means a lot! I need to get out and shoot more!

xpfloyd

30th of January 2012 (Mon), 10:03

Thanks xpfloyd! Means a lot! I need to get out and shoot more!

I'm the same, don't get out anywhere near enough.

ComeBack

30th of January 2012 (Mon), 16:00

I just picked mine up about an hour ago hopefully ill be able to go shoot a little bit today

ComeBack

30th of January 2012 (Mon), 19:26

So far I am loving this lens :)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6792848289_0f9b60de94_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13388069@N04/6792848289/)
IMG_2738 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13388069@N04/6792848289/) by danthurston3 (http://www.flickr.com/people/13388069@N04/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6792850093_c630182d12_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13388069@N04/6792850093/)
IMG_2818 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13388069@N04/6792850093/) by danthurston3 (http://www.flickr.com/people/13388069@N04/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6792851291_cb3330964f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13388069@N04/6792851291/)
IMG_2861 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13388069@N04/6792851291/) by danthurston3 (http://www.flickr.com/people/13388069@N04/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7014/6792852159_2266e78d28_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13388069@N04/6792852159/)
IMG_2911 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13388069@N04/6792852159/) by danthurston3 (http://www.flickr.com/people/13388069@N04/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/6792852805_dc3160de31_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13388069@N04/6792852805/)
IMG_2944 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13388069@N04/6792852805/) by danthurston3 (http://www.flickr.com/people/13388069@N04/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7145/6792853703_d05ed50dcf_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13388069@N04/6792853703/)
IMG_3006 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13388069@N04/6792853703/) by danthurston3 (http://www.flickr.com/people/13388069@N04/), on Flickr

Hellbelly

1st of February 2012 (Wed), 16:08

A few from my first shoot of the year with Helen. All shot with the 35/2 on a 50D.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/397528_10150610257546454_151520250_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/396619_10150610256111454_341488831453_11138817_214 6865529_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/375984_10150610258106454_341488831453_11138837_175 3230124_n.jpg

Jonathan Taylor

1st of February 2012 (Wed), 20:29

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6540256643_28c9b4b5bd_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jontaylorphoto/6540256643/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jontaylorphoto/6540256643/) by J T A Y L O R (http://www.flickr.com/people/jontaylorphoto/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7003/6540256451_56d9416110_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jontaylorphoto/6540256451/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jontaylorphoto/6540256451/) by J T A Y L O R (http://www.flickr.com/people/jontaylorphoto/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7162/6540256357_ed616303d3_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jontaylorphoto/6540256357/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jontaylorphoto/6540256357/) by J T A Y L O R (http://www.flickr.com/people/jontaylorphoto/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6540256127_c18e241d54_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jontaylorphoto/6540256127/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jontaylorphoto/6540256127/) by J T A Y L O R (http://www.flickr.com/people/jontaylorphoto/), on Flickr

benee

1st of February 2012 (Wed), 21:01

JIA333

9th of February 2012 (Thu), 08:31

I actually love this lens more than the 50mm 1.8 (sold the 50mm). It is SHARP and more versatile than the 50mm IMO.

Here is a crop, unedited.

http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/7592/35mm.jpg

techwell

12th of February 2012 (Sun), 12:11

Excellent!

Thanks :) Sigmalux and this one are my most used lenses. Just love their output! Sadly the shutter on my 5Dc went down. Wonder how much this will set me back here in London... Took this with the 35 f2 just before the shutter failed:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7195/6859149223_d9c245fa8c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rimvisi/6859149223/)
2012 02 11 Acta protest London (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rimvisi/6859149223/) by rimvisi (http://www.flickr.com/people/rimvisi/), on Flickr

Virto

14th of February 2012 (Tue), 20:11

Happy Valentine's Day.

hammer418

14th of February 2012 (Tue), 20:39

^^^ Haha .... I like it ! ^^^

ComeBack

14th of February 2012 (Tue), 22:43

I found this rose in my car when I woke up and just made me love my girl friend that much more.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7176/6879223903_b4a61778c3_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13388069@N04/6879223903/)
IMG_3179 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13388069@N04/6879223903/) by danthurston3 (http://www.flickr.com/people/13388069@N04/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7050/6879224189_9420924cb3_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13388069@N04/6879224189/)
IMG_3186 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13388069@N04/6879224189/) by danthurston3 (http://www.flickr.com/people/13388069@N04/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7189/6879223527_953fc5a7bc_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13388069@N04/6879223527/)
IMG_3161 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13388069@N04/6879223527/) by danthurston3 (http://www.flickr.com/people/13388069@N04/), on Flickr

Josue DG

17th of February 2012 (Fri), 09:24

Recently sold my 35L because things didn't go as planned (financially). Wondering how this 35mm works with a FF body... Any opinions?

benee

17th of February 2012 (Fri), 09:53

Recently sold my 35L because things didn't go as planned (financially). Wondering how this 35mm works with a FF body... Any opinions?

It works great on FF - maybe a tad soft in the corners wide open, but not really a problem. Here are a couple;

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6703906031_a6a7582dba_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10910661@N02/6703906031/)
IMG_8521.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10910661@N02/6703906031/) by benee007 (http://www.flickr.com/people/10910661@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7030/6703886001_b1edb998c9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10910661@N02/6703886001/)
IMG_8515.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/10910661@N02/6703886001/) by benee007 (http://www.flickr.com/people/10910661@N02/), on Flickr

Josue DG

17th of February 2012 (Fri), 10:13

It works great on FF - maybe a tad soft in the corners wide open, but not really a problem.

Thanks for the prompt reply and pictures! Pictures look really nice and as if it will work for my purposes... Time to look for any local sale :D

kf095

17th of February 2012 (Fri), 12:07

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xOyfP8s_lSQ/TzQGqg8YggI/AAAAAAAAZn8/vvkGwWQ3jYs/s1000/_MG_9159.jpg
500D. F2.2.

ComeBack

17th of February 2012 (Fri), 14:32

Thanks for the prompt reply and pictures! Pictures look really nice and as if it will work for my purposes... Time to look for any local sale :D

Mine were shot with a 5D mk1 and yes the edges are a little soft but I love this lens and it hardly comes off.

reprazent

18th of February 2012 (Sat), 03:23

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6832988125_9f1a9139ef_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tequilazu/6832988125/)

Took this nice (small and lightweight) lens with me on a hike, it always delivers.

izthistaken

20th of February 2012 (Mon), 13:22

I finally took off my 24-70 and shot with the 35 a bit. On a 5D2 @2.0

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7204/6911154497_3a0b9ce8b5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matttrombley/6911154497/)
Welder, Josh Welton (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matttrombley/6911154497/) by izthistaken (http://www.flickr.com/people/matttrombley/), on Flickr

tomcat7886

21st of February 2012 (Tue), 19:39

^^^ nice photo

izthistaken

22nd of February 2012 (Wed), 09:23

Thanks Tomcat! All natural light, aka florescent and torch light.

Max Powers

22nd of February 2012 (Wed), 09:48

Having such a tough time figuring if I want to go with a 24-70 or get primes.....

BAHH!

izthistaken

22nd of February 2012 (Wed), 09:51

Get both! :lol: I hate deciding which lens to put on though. :lol:

Max Powers

22nd of February 2012 (Wed), 09:55

I want the 24-70 for convenience. I think it sucks to take off lenses all the time for different focal lengths. Generally I believe that it's best to have a good range covered by zooms and then adding in primes to compliment.

But the 24-70 is still 1000-1200$

izthistaken

22nd of February 2012 (Wed), 10:25

That's how I feel also, but I do like challenging myself with a prime. The bokeh on a prime is wicked nice though.I want the 70-200, then either a 16-35, or just be done with zooms. Stupid money, hindering everything. :lol:

Max Powers

22nd of February 2012 (Wed), 10:37

Stupid money indeed!

izthistaken

22nd of February 2012 (Wed), 10:38

I'm going to start collecting and trading pelts again.

Max Powers

22nd of February 2012 (Wed), 10:50

No joke, I'm going to step up my human trafficking operation.

bdougher

23rd of February 2012 (Thu), 17:19

This is a really sharp lens ;)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7182/6924254395_253a3ca611_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bdougher/6924254395/)
IMG_2617 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bdougher/6924254395/) by Brian Dougher (http://www.flickr.com/people/bdougher/), on Flickr

mahanee

25th of February 2012 (Sat), 06:10

finally own it, with UZ code.

so far, .. just like my previous sig 30 1.4 and ef 28 1.8 it`s so hard to have focus accuracy in first shot.
I need 2nd or 3rd shoot to have a great focus.

KenjiS

29th of February 2012 (Wed), 14:15

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VqBEqzCK3w&feature=autoshare

Look what I got

KenjiS

29th of February 2012 (Wed), 14:33

And heres some pics...

Heres the 35mm f/2 taken by the Sigmalux..

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7202/6941928933_a82e62aeb6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6941928933/)
35mm f/2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6941928933/) by Kenjis9965 (http://www.flickr.com/people/kitsunetsukiphoto/), on Flickr

And the Sigmalux from the 35mm f/2

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7064/6795815328_5683e1aa8c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6795815328/)
Sigmalux 1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6795815328/) by Kenjis9965 (http://www.flickr.com/people/kitsunetsukiphoto/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7197/6941929081_542b71752f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6941929081/)
Sigmalux 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6941929081/) by Kenjis9965 (http://www.flickr.com/people/kitsunetsukiphoto/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7061/6795815534_56e8304a81_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6795815534/)
Sigmalux 3 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6795815534/) by Kenjis9965 (http://www.flickr.com/people/kitsunetsukiphoto/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7183/6941929237_95ef058ecf_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6941929237/)
Maneki Neko (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6941929237/) by Kenjis9965 (http://www.flickr.com/people/kitsunetsukiphoto/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7068/6795815688_6403456e5e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6795815688/)
Uploading (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6795815688/) by Kenjis9965 (http://www.flickr.com/people/kitsunetsukiphoto/), on Flickr

Virto

29th of February 2012 (Wed), 15:23

Nice. That Siggy is so lustworthy, but I fear potential focus issues.

KenjiS

29th of February 2012 (Wed), 15:27

Nice. That Siggy is so lustworthy, but I fear potential focus issues.

I love my Siggy despite its occasional Derp focus...

Also I think my next acquisition is an 85mm f/1.8.. Im going prime nuts..

heres some more shots i did with the 35mm f/2, Really loving it

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7198/6795916032_51194d921f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6795916032/)
Canadian Club 12 Year (Again) 1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6795916032/) by Kenjis9965 (http://www.flickr.com/people/kitsunetsukiphoto/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7203/6795916090_b5bc918fe2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6795916090/)
Canadian Club 12 Year (Again) 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6795916090/) by Kenjis9965 (http://www.flickr.com/people/kitsunetsukiphoto/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7061/6942029725_f8109a2ed3_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6942029725/)
Canadian Club 12 Year (Again) 3 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6942029725/) by Kenjis9965 (http://www.flickr.com/people/kitsunetsukiphoto/), on Flickr

I've owned all three of the cheap options for Canon APS-C standards, and so far, this is my favorite.. I dont feel that sense of "hesitation" over the images like i did with the 28mm f/1.8.. I like the contrast and colors and etc coming out of the 35 at f/2... I like how it paints to put it in a simpler term... The 28mm f/1.8 needed f/2.8 for this kind of performance, and at f/2.8 the bokeh could be really weird...

I know, Sounds weird I like the $300 lens more than the $500 one...but hey... Sometimes thats how it works

KenjiS

1st of March 2012 (Thu), 00:47

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7189/6796972638_d97122c1e6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6796972638/)
G8 in the Street (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6796972638/) by Kenjis9965 (http://www.flickr.com/people/kitsunetsukiphoto/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7057/6796972658_3fc920ae76_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6796972658/)
Street Level (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6796972658/) by Kenjis9965 (http://www.flickr.com/people/kitsunetsukiphoto/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7210/6943086887_d36eeed996_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6943086887/)
Driving Down The Street (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6943086887/) by Kenjis9965 (http://www.flickr.com/people/kitsunetsukiphoto/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7198/6943086905_de2a15624f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6943086905/)
Taillamps (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kitsunetsukiphoto/6943086905/) by Kenjis9965 (http://www.flickr.com/people/kitsunetsukiphoto/), on Flickr

Mr. Pick

1st of March 2012 (Thu), 06:55

Max Powers

1st of March 2012 (Thu), 08:31

I think I'm gonna order one of these and a 24mm.

benee

1st of March 2012 (Thu), 08:32

I've had the 35/2 in my shopping cart for some time now...been on the fence about ordering it...but I think you may have convinced me to hit the "checkout" button, Kenji. Thanks for the video review and all the pics. They helped.

I really like the 35 f2 on FF. But.... if you're going to stay with a crop body, I'd get the Sigma 30 1.4 - faster focus, a stop faster, seems sharper to me. Also, the differrence between 30 and 35mm DOES make a difference on crop; you have just a bit more "breathing room" for indoor work. Just my two cents - really, you can't go wrong with either lens, though...

Virto

1st of March 2012 (Thu), 09:50

I really like the 35 f2 on FF. But.... if you're going to stay with a crop body, I'd get the Sigma 30 1.4 - faster focus, a stop faster, seems sharper to me. Also, the differrence between 30 and 35mm DOES make a difference on crop; you have just a bit more "breathing room" for indoor work. Just my two cents - really, you can't go wrong with either lens, though...

He also has an Elan, and I'm not sure how much film he shoots these days, but the Sigma is crop only - not sure if he'll get mirror clipping on the full-frame body.

I do agree, the 5mm difference is more significant than you may think.

Kenj, I find that the EF35 is my most-used lens. I couldn't care less about the focus motor noise, it's well built, focuses amazingly close and is pretty good right from f/2. I'm not surprised you're turning to it more and more.

benee

1st of March 2012 (Thu), 09:58

He also has an Elan, and I'm not sure how much film he shoots these days, but the Sigma is crop only - not sure if he'll get mirror clipping on the full-frame body.

I do agree, the 5mm difference is more significant than you may think.

Kenj, I find that the EF35 is my most-used lens. I couldn't care less about the focus motor noise, it's well built, focuses amazingly close and is pretty good right from f/2. I'm not surprised you're turning to it more and more.

Ah - good point about the Elan. He won't get mirror clipping on the Elan with the Sigma, but it WILL vignette horribly. Given he has a film body, looks like the 35 f2 is the way to go!

KenjiS

1st of March 2012 (Thu), 10:06

Kenj, I find that the EF35 is my most-used lens. I couldn't care less about the focus motor noise, it's well built, focuses amazingly close and is pretty good right from f/2. I'm not surprised you're turning to it more and more.

Lawl I just got it yesterday ;) Replaced my 28mm f/1.8 with it actually...

I like it a whole lot more than the 28 thats for sure

Mr. Pick

1st of March 2012 (Thu), 13:02

I really like the 35 f2 on FF. But.... if you're going to stay with a crop body, I'd get the Sigma 30 1.4 - faster focus, a stop faster, seems sharper to me. Also, the differrence between 30 and 35mm DOES make a difference on crop; you have just a bit more "breathing room" for indoor work. Just my two cents - really, you can't go wrong with either lens, though...

Hey, I appreciate the thoughts, but I'm pretty much a Canon brand lens buyer. I've owned two Sigmas (neither one the 30) but have found that I have better luck with the Canons. When I need wider than a 35, I'll just continue to use my 15-85. Thanks though!

KenjiS

1st of March 2012 (Thu), 13:52

agphotography

1st of March 2012 (Thu), 19:05

I am truly hoping that Canon updates this lens soon, along with the 50 1.4 and 85 1.8 (the other two are higher priority on my list)

I already own the 35L which I love, but I would give it up in a heartbeat for a smaller 35 f/2 with USM and good build quality.

Same story goes for my 24L II (I'd probably go back to the 28 1.8 over the new 28 2.8 IS)