Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

[Misiek]

I bought it used and I'm amazed. So sharp even at 1.8. Far better than my (sold) 50 1.4.

http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/900/potn1.jpg

[agphotography]

Yeah it really is an under-rated lens! Everyone has bashed on it for so long, but now that I've tried it for myself I've no idea why I didn't get it before. It's a great lens!

[Misiek]

It's great on a crop format. But on a FF I really preffer 50 1.4...

[agphotography]

I've tried a lot of 50s, and I'm still on the hunt for the perfect one.

I was never all too happy with the Canon 50 f/1.4, I've owned 2 of them. The first was mediocre all around, the second was sharp but lacked character.

I had the 50L for a time, and it was actually really awesome, but it was so big it didn't easily fit in my camera bag so I found myself leaving it at home a lot.

Now I have the Sigma 50, and focusing issues aside I'm very happy with the quality.

I use the 28 on my 5DmkII all the time, it's actually very good on that camera. It's a great low-light kit for shooting events too. just wide enough.

[joosay]

Just got my 50 1.4 from canon factory repair ...let's see how sharp it is now.

[originalstarlite]

Duck shots at f1.8 ISO 400!

http://www.digitalsnowshark.com/PostPics/0908_28DUCKS_0001.jpg

http://www.digitalsnowshark.com/PostPics/0908_28DUCKS_0002.jpg

http://www.digitalsnowshark.com/PostPics/0908_28DUCKS_0003.jpg
Now that is a lesson in DOF & Selective Focus. How did you change focus? Manual or new auto points?

[snowshark13]

I had center point selected and just refocused for each shot. :D

[kandyredcoi]

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v5203/80/9/1518132283/n1518132283_30188492_7716440.jpg

[Maffu]

Just ordered this lens. Looking forward to it. :)

[Misiek]

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/3613/obiektyw4.jpg

Picture of my 17-85 which is for sale ;). I like the bokeh of 28 1.8, especially when pics are made from 20 cm :). This is something that Sigmas can't do :)

[spelunker]

http://i28.tinypic.com/2w39owp.jpg

[kandyredcoi]

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v5203/80/9/1518132283/n1518132283_30198911_3791905.jpg

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v5203/80/9/1518132283/n1518132283_30198912_3914273.jpg

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v5203/80/9/1518132283/n1518132283_30198916_632029.jpg

[mxracer535]

Shot wide open

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3492/3850884012_326626f6fb.jpg

[dannygt]

@2.8


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2547/3859979035_2e582fa868_o.jpg

[kandyredcoi]

my niece @ 2.8

[spelunker]

http://i32.tinypic.com/2nvay6s.jpg

[dannygt]

http://i32.tinypic.com/2nvay6s.jpg


greeeat shot!

[originalstarlite]

Since most of you posters already have your 28mm, you have not noticed that both Amazon & Adorama are now taking back orders. Adorama has raised it price by $40. Either there is a shortage due to increased demand, or Canon has slowed production. ???

Anyways, I am not so patiently waiting for my shipment.

[Misiek]

In Poland also 28 1.8 is very rare - only second hand there is a chance to buy it.

[slego]

In Poland also 28 1.8 is very rare - only second hand there is a chance to buy it.
In Ukraine too... They talk that Canon essentialy reduced amount of lens production due to worldwide crisis...

[Misiek]

I'm glad I bought one a month ago ;)

[agphotography]

I'm actually quite surprised at the "overnight success" this lens is suddenly getting. It's long sat dormant probably stock-piled in camera stores and online. Now suddenly we're all clamoring to get one. Kinda funny if you ask me lol!

I would say this though, if you can pick one up for a good price, get it! It's great on both Full-Frame and 1.6x. I haven't tried it yet on a 1.3x body, but I presume I'd enjoy it just as well.

[originalstarlite]

Since most of you posters already have your 28mm, you have not noticed that both Amazon & Adorama are now taking back orders. Adorama has raised it price by $40. Either there is a shortage due to increased demand, or Canon has slowed production. ???

Anyways, I am not so patiently waiting for my shipment.

I'm actually quite surprised at the "overnight success" this lens is suddenly getting. It's long sat dormant probably stock-piled in camera stores and online. Now suddenly we're all clamoring to get one. Kinda funny if you ask me lol!

I would say this though, if you can pick one up for a good price, get it! It's great on both Full-Frame and 1.6x. I haven't tried it yet on a 1.3x body, but I presume I'd enjoy it just as well.

I gave up on the Amazon order and bought the last one at Abe's. I'm quite excited about its addition to my lenses because this prime will mimic the missing 'normal lens' that I did not have. All previously were slower zooms.

[agphotography]

It really is a little gem. I absolutely love using it on my 5DmkII. I know it's not the sharpest of sharp lenses wide open, but it's absolutely more than usable, and with a little post production magic it can produce some killer results!

You'll be more than pleased with it on a XSi, I think it's fantastic on my 40D.

[LostShootingStar]

It really is a little gem. I absolutely love using it on my 5DmkII. I know it's not the sharpest of sharp lenses wide open, but it's absolutely more than usable, and with a little post production magic it can produce some killer results!

You'll be more than pleased with it on a XSi, I think it's fantastic on my 40D.

Interesting, i might just have to try this one out http://entertainment-place.info/smile/img/4628/o09a0208gstn/POTNsmile.gifhttp://entertainment-place.info/smile/img/4629/n08d1214eybr/1by1.gif

[mxracer535]

This is a great little lens...but it may have to go when my 35L gets it

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3487/3891313023_308734f2d0.jpg

[Maffu]

Finally got this lens. Looking forward to contributing.

Car show @ Silverstone from today. That's my car in the foreground. :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2528/3893397107_f2a9575310.jpg

600bhp P1. Nice!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2504/3893394845_7a98b5662f.jpg

[spelunker]

http://i27.tinypic.com/p0v9w.jpg

[agphotography]

600bhp P1. Nice!


P1 as in Prodrive P1???

http://www.iwoc.co.uk/images/mshow99/p1e.jpg

I've always wanted to drive one of those, let alone SEE one. They never made it across the atlantic :(

[agphotography]

This is a great little lens...but it may have to go when my 35L gets it

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3487/3891313023_308734f2d0.jpg

Don't be surprised if you hang on to it.

My favorite lens combo is 28/35/50. I don't have a 35 right now, But I expect to get another 35L someday.

Why get rid of it honestly? It's not terribly expensive, but I find it to be invaluable.

[spelunker]

Why get rid of it honestly? It's not terribly expensive, but I find it to be invaluable.

Well, it's only a question of 7 mm. Does sound a bit overfluous, especially when you could trade it and get, say, an 85mm.

[Rudi]

Well, it's only a question of 7 mm. Does sound a bit overfluous, especially when you could trade it and get, say, an 85mm.

You are kidding, right? 7mm at the wide end makes a HUGE difference!

[Maffu]

P1 as in Prodrive P1???

http://www.iwoc.co.uk/images/mshow99/p1e.jpg

I've always wanted to drive one of those, let alone SEE one. They never made it across the atlantic :(

The very one :)

Shame they didn't. IMO, one of the best 'editions' of the Impreza ever. The one photographed had visited Roger Clark Motorsport, which is one of the UK's best Impreza tuners. The level of work carried out was incredible.

[mxracer535]

Well, it's only a question of 7 mm. Does sound a bit overfluous, especially when you could trade it and get, say, an 85mm.

You are kidding, right? 7mm at the wide end makes a HUGE difference!

I do believe that 7mm is a big difference, thats why im thinking about holding on to it, but im also thinking i should trade it for a 50 1.4...my 1.8 just isnt cutting it. And i have the 85 1.8 already or i defiantly would trade it for one.

I guess we shall see when my 35 gets in...

[brandon9585]

If you're going to trade it for a 50 1.4, get the Sigma. I haven't used the Sigma but I'm not a fan of my Canon at all. The build quality is below the 28, as well as hit or miss focus accuracy and speed. My friend's 50's USM just broke on his and it won't focus beyond about 5 feet, and of course it's out of warranty by a few months. I can't wait to sell mine.

[mxracer535]

Yah keep hearing about the USM failing on the canon 50. I also keep hearing about focusing issues with the sigma and how a lot need to be sent in or replaced, somethings multiple times...why is it so hard to make a good 50???

[brandon9585]

I don't know man. Even the 50L has problems. I would kill for a 50 1.4 MkII. I'm just going to trade it for the 60mm Macro in the meantime.

[kandyredcoi]

:D...

[BrodyBeahan]

what iso is that at?

[RyanK]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3433/3896404011_781c15e95d.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2657/3897184066_e28cc354d5.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3483/3897185040_93306c6d8b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2531/3896406673_02a9e13e84.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2510/3896407387_ce86481889.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2475/3897194774_0f10a8c5c4.jpg

[Misiek]

How did you handle the sun on the first picture? :) This lens doesn't perform good when the sun is in front :)

[agphotography]

You are kidding, right? 7mm at the wide end makes a HUGE difference!

Haha thanks for backing me up Rudi, I thought that comment was rather odd as well.

[agphotography]

Yah keep hearing about the USM failing on the canon 50. I also keep hearing about focusing issues with the sigma and how a lot need to be sent in or replaced, somethings multiple times...why is it so hard to make a good 50???


My EF 50 f/1.4 sucked so I sold it off along with other things and bought the 50L. That had great IQ but wonky AF problems. I sold that and now have the Sigma. It's wicked sharp but the focus was crap. It's on its second trip to sigma for calibration.

I feel that the lens is worth fighting for though. I know it potentially is spectacular.

My low light kit is slightly different from what I typically use but it's been fun. I'm sporting a 28/50/85 kit. Very different and interesting. If canon ever makes a 35 f/1.8 you can bet I'll be picking that up.

[RyanK]

How did you handle the sun on the first picture? :) This lens doesn't perform good when the sun is in front :)

This lens performs amazingly when shooting a subject with sun/light/etc. in the background IMO.

[kandyredcoi]

what iso is that at?
6400 :p

[spelunker]

Haha thanks for backing me up Rudi, I thought that comment was rather odd as well.

Well, well. Different strokes. Personally, I think they are close enough not to warrant both. I assume you'd think both a 24 and a 28 would be superfluous? I even think my 28 and 50 are bordering on being too close to eachother.

[agphotography]

24 and 28 are indeed close. but for some time I had both the 24 f/2.8 and the 28 f/2.8 and shot them regularly.

[kandyredcoi]

i use a 28/1.8 and a 50/1.4 IMHO they compliment each other well, esp on a FF camera :)

[Misiek]

On a crop also! I sold my 17-85 IS to buy a 28 1.8. This is my normal (ane only) everyday lens.

[ineedakamera]

Well, well. Different strokes. Personally, I think they are close enough not to warrant both. I assume you'd think both a 24 and a 28 would be superfluous? I even think my 28 and 50 are bordering on being too close to eachother.

you would think 7mm would make a huge difference but i find the 28 and 35 to be really close. they do have a little bit of a different look - i feel like the 28 has more of PJ look - so there is reason to have both if you can afford it. strangely enough, i find there is a huge difference between 24 and 28, despite it being only 4mm. IMO the 28 is much closer to the 35 than the 24.

[ALaS]

I'm thinking about selling my 28... Not my style. I shoot with strobes and high apertures and..I don't know. A zoom is much more convenient for me right now. This lens is stellar..but it's just not my style. I wonder if I should keep it or let her go?

[tupper]

I'm thinking about selling my 28... Not my style. I shoot with strobes and high apertures and..I don't know. A zoom is much more convenient for me right now. This lens is stellar..but it's just not my style. I wonder if I should keep it or let her go?

Your signature seems to have already decided..
But if a lens is not getting used as it deserved, better to get something you would use.

Are you finding it too wide? Or just not as convenient as a zoom?

[kandyredcoi]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/fluxmr2spyder/work%20stuff/_MG_1881.jpg

[tupper]

i use a 28/1.8 and a 50/1.4 IMHO they compliment each other well, esp on a FF camera :)

Which do you find you use more?

[kandyredcoi]

^seriously it depends, but probably use the 50/1.4 more by a hair.

[mxracer535]

Well i decided to sell off my 28. I would love to keep it but with me getting the 35L i dont think id use it that much. Plus i just upgraded to a 5D, so i need the money

[shooter mcgavin]

I just picked up this lens from the forum. I haven't really had much time to play with it yet, but I'm in a pj class this semester, so I'm thinking this will be my go-to lens on my 20d for that.

[ALaS]

Your signature seems to have already decided..
But if a lens is not getting used as it deserved, better to get something you would use.

Are you finding it too wide? Or just not as convenient as a zoom?


Not wide enough. And, for the amount of set up and tear down I have to do with my lights etc, I need/want/like the convenience of a zoom.

It's a nice sharp piece of glass, but I don't have room for all my strobes in my bag with it. Though, it is nice to carry around the town when I just want to bring a body + 1 lens with me. Lens of choice. Unfortunately, that's not that often, for me.

The deciding factor, however, is school. It's my priority, and I do need the dough for my books. So, it makes sense to me to sell it right now.

[spelunker]

http://i34.tinypic.com/2afxt3a.jpg

[Salma]

Self portrait with this lens.

http://i34.tinypic.com/34ersro.jpg

[Photon Phil]

Wow Salma!


You are putting that 28 to good use.

[Salma]

Thankyou :D

[dannygt]

It's been a while! Still loving this lens! my combo is now 28/50/135/200

28mm 1.8 @F2.0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3449/3936542318_a217dc8211_o.jpg

[Salma]

http://i38.tinypic.com/ambpj6.jpg
http://i33.tinypic.com/nl3lti.jpg

[ALaS]

Still undecided on whether or not to sell it.. ugh.

[tupper]

Still undecided on whether or not to sell it.. ugh.

You could donate to me :lol:

[dannygt]

Still undecided on whether or not to sell it.. ugh.

How come?

I say, try to shoot subject that are closer to you and distant from a background

without any flahs, during daylight or night

with aperture around 2.0 and 2.8, that's why I love this lens.

[ALaS]

The reason I sold is was because I could get better results with my 17-55 f/2.8 IS. I had no need for the 28, it was simply experimental. It also wasn't really my style. I did, however, like the size of the lens, nice, small and discrete. Built very well. AF was moderately fast (faster than 50 f/1.8, on par with 85mm f/1.8), Low light hunt wasn't to bad... The lens overall was conveinent to have as far as options. it just wasn't a necesity. So, off it went. If I miss it, I'll get it again... I sold it for just as much as I purchased it for.

[ChristopherChen]

I honestly think it's a great lens for the money, nice and wide.

You just gotta know where it's strengths and weaknesses lie in, such as the softness wide open.

I'm torn between letting mine go for a 35L....but with the 35L it's tough to get the nice wide roundness at the sides that the 28mm is capable of. :D

[kandyredcoi]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/fluxmr2spyder/SCS%20Getty%20Villa/_MG_2348.jpg

[ALaS]

Now that's a sick car! Well captured. 28mm is soo wide on FF!

[ALaS]

I honestly think it's a great lens for the money, nice and wide.

You just gotta know where it's strengths and weaknesses lie in, such as the softness wide open.

I'm torn between letting mine go for a 35L....but with the 35L it's tough to get the nice wide roundness at the sides that the 28mm is capable of. :D

How about the 24L? If you have the budget to support L primes, I would get that. I'm more at home with wider FL's!

[kandyredcoi]

Now that's a sick car! Well captured. 28mm is soo wide on FF!

it works well when the events are crowded, i dont need to step too far back to capture the entire car :D

thank you!

[ALaS]

I found my self thinking the 28 was too narrow for my style on my 1.6x.

[kandyredcoi]

for sure the 24 end of my 24-70 was not wide enough when i used a crop body cam for sure!

[spelunker]

http://i34.tinypic.com/2whp26q.jpg

[Maffu]

Awesome shot! :D

My girlfriends Niece:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2629/3947353650_6befce357f.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2563/3946573325_2bcb0af090.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2647/3947354024_5c067a6c95.jpg

[kandyredcoi]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/fluxmr2spyder/my%20cars/_MG_2904.jpg

[Salma]

Hey guys, how are you all, got some shots over the weekend with this lens, tell me what you think.

http://i711.photobucket.com/adfefefle/2.jpg

[brandon9585]

Camden, NJ to Philly. Shots taken from on the Ben Franklin Bridge with a B+W CPL on the 28mm.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3532/3971737827_7656954818_b.jpg

[Swann1]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/fluxmr2spyder/my%20cars/_MG_2904.jpg
My question is: what's he doing to the Maserati?

[kandyredcoi]

My question is: what's he doing to the Maserati?

making a template for a clear bra application, a good buddy asked if he could use my car (he owns a clear bra / tint business), i was more than happy to oblige

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/fluxmr2spyder/my%20puppies/_MG_2959.jpg

[tupper]

making a template for a clear bra application, a good buddy asked if he could use my car (he owns a clear bra / tint business), i was more than happy to oblige



Nice Maserati ;)

[ALaS]

You guys wanna know something funny?

I sell my 28, and the first picture I take.. look at the exif.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/alas26/3974267268/

Lol.

[kandyredcoi]

Nice Maserati ;) thanx!

You guys wanna know something funny?

I sell my 28, and the first picture I take.. look at the exif.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/alas26/3974267268/

Lol.

hahaha, good one!

[DL.Photography]

Damn Coi...You drive a Maserati? Baller!

[kandyredcoi]

^not everyday...lol, i have a 2006 cooper S for that

[drummerhc]

You guys wanna know something funny?

I sell my 28, and the first picture I take.. look at the exif.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/alas26/3974267268/

Lol.


Ericson you are amazing at self-portrait.
Do you do everything by yourself?
How do you trigger the shutter?

[ALaS]

Ericson you are amazing at self-portrait.
Do you do everything by yourself?
How do you trigger the shutter?

Hey, thank you..

Yeah, mostly. Sometimes my girlfriend will hold a lightstand or a flash for me. I trigger it with the self timer..I really need to invest in a remote.

[drummerhc]

You mean like the 10 second timer on the camera?
Do you have to run back and forth for each shot? Does it get misfocused a lot of times?

Sorry I have so many questions haha.

[dannygt]

I just sold my 40D.. will try this beast on my new 5D mk1 soon!

[punkerz123]

Hmm... I do like this lens, but it's quite expensive at almost $500. Makes the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 a bit more attractive. I would like to stick with canon but question first:

A lot of the reviews have complained about its performance wide open. Is this over exaggerated? Is it comparable to the nifty fifty?

[kandyredcoi]

some of the shots i post is wide open with very little to no PP
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/fluxmr2spyder/rods%20on%20the%20river/_MG_2685.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/fluxmr2spyder/rods%20on%20the%20river/_MG_2686.jpg

[ALaS]

You mean like the 10 second timer on the camera?
Do you have to run back and forth for each shot? Does it get misfocused a lot of times?

Sorry I have so many questions haha.

Yep 2 or 10 second. Yes, I have to run back. I pre focus and stand in the same spot.

[agphotography]

Hmm... I do like this lens, but it's quite expensive at almost $500. Makes the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 a bit more attractive. I would like to stick with canon but question first:

A lot of the reviews have complained about its performance wide open. Is this over exaggerated? Is it comparable to the nifty fifty?

I was about to say "Are you crazy? This lens isn't $500 new." Until I looked at B&H, it sure is! $499.99! Looks like that Canon price increase that took place on the 1st really jacked up the prices worse than I thought.

Damn. Should have bought those 580EXIIs earlier...

I also think the complaints about wide-open performance are exaggerated. It's not mind-blowing, but it's absolutely useable. my copy has a slight touch of CA, but I personally do a lot of B&W so it doesn't matter a whole lot.

[Maffu]

The more I use mine at 1.8, the better I think it is.

Not one regret on this lens.

[agphotography]

I'm just gonna throw this out there as well...

I think that we ALL (myself included) spend too much time on forums evaluating lenses with test charts and batteries. We should be out actually shooting with these cameras and lenses that we buy, and also ENJOYING them :)

If you can get your hands on a clean used copy I think this lens is a great bargain and I'm very happy with it.

[eric gautier]

Mine is on its way... :)

Question, do you guys find the hood helpful? I'm wondering if I should get it or not. Input appreciated.

[DL.Photography]

Mine is on its way... :)

Question, do you guys find the hood helpful? I'm wondering if I should get it or not. Input appreciated.

The hood will act as a means of protection =) God forbid you drop the camera you will have to replace a $30 dollar hood instead of a $500 lens

[brandon9585]

I always have the hood on mine unless I got my circular polarizer on.

[agphotography]

Same here. I always use the lens hood. Always.

[dannygt]

On my 5D classic,

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2451/3994148795_85fe9a6990_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2423/3994148731_2d0a523c88_o.jpg

[ALaS]

Wider is better :) Nice stuff man, I can't wait to see what you do with FF.

edit: I can't wait to see more.

p.s. you're making me miss this lens.

[dannygt]

Wider is better :) Nice stuff man, I can't wait to see what you do with FF.

edit: I can't wait to see more.

p.s. you're making me miss this lens.

Yeah wider is the thing with FF, but then the depth of field is just amazing to, there is even more.

and thanks btw :)

I told ya about the lens, the more you shoot, the better!

[eric gautier]

awesome pics!
i can't wait to get mine and try it out.

[kandyredcoi]

i too always have the hood on

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/fluxmr2spyder/food/_MG_3025.jpg

[Salma]

Hey guys, I was just experimenting with my 28mm and 430ex II flash.. Don't laugh :p

http://i36.tinypic.com/2hsaeir.jpg

[eric gautier]

^ nice. whats your PP workflow? or is that pic SOOC?
still waiting for mine...

[kandyredcoi]

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs206.snc1/7321_1112622465269_1518132283_30254992_2298238_n.j pg

[Stealthy Ninja]

Picked up one of these today. I WAS going to get a 35L, but I thought to myself:

"I want a light lens (the 35L is pretty heavy for a prime) and I can't justify the 35L price for a 'every-day-lens'."

So I had mentally decided to get the 28 1.8. So I told myself I'd get one as soon as I saw it in a shop (not an easy lens to find).

So today, the same shop that had the 100mm 2.8L IS against the odds of my finding one (which I bought when I saw it a few days ago), also had the 28mm in it when I checked today. So I picked it up while it was still there. :lol:

Hope to post some samples soon. :)

(If I'm super honest... during my tests (to see which millimetre I'd use more - 35mm or 28mm) I quite often hit the 28mm mark over the 35mm mark naturally... so perhaps I was blinded by Love if you know what I mean. ;) )

[Dhindo]

Hi!just got mine late last night and didnt get a chance to play with it til 15mins ago....I saw my sons favorite toy so i tsook a pic of it..

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d29/dhindo/_MG_2040.jpg

[Dhindo]

Here's another one..

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d29/dhindo/_MG_2038.jpg

[Stealthy Ninja]

Well, it seems I've got a back-focusing copy. Off to Canon tomorrow for a recalibaration. :(

The part in focus looks pretty awesome though. It will be a great lens once it's calibrated. :)


Edit: 5 working days according to Canon. Waiting, waiting...

[xdmg]

I was thinking of going all out on the 35 1.4L or should I just pick up a
"like new" EF 28mm f/1.8 lens w/ hood, IR, & UV filters for $450 on craigslist.

decisions decisions...

[mxracer535]

^You can get one for cheaper on here...i've seen them go for around $375

but, if you have the money for the 35L i say get it. I had the 28 and now have the 35L...the 28 is a great lens for the price and i loved it, but the 35 is UNBELIEVABLE. Definitely worth the money IMO

[eric gautier]

post more samples.......
i'm still waiting for mine to come in.

[p360]

Hey guys, I was just experimenting with my 28mm and 430ex II flash.. Don't laugh :p

http://i36.tinypic.com/2hsaeir.jpg


What eyes..!!

[Salma]

What eyes..!!
Did they scare you yet? :p

[eric gautier]

Got my lens today.. can't wait to try it out.

[Salma]

Just some random photos, I got a flash diffuser and I was just playing with that while I was smoking.

http://i35.tinypicm/11goned.jpg

http://i33.tinypic.css43.jpg

[Salma]

I am so glad I bought this lens, it's fantastic. Here are some more shots.

http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/GFX-Kuri/Random/IMG_90520.jpg

http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/GFX-Kuri/Random/IMG_90540.jpg

http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/GFX-Kuri/Random/IMG_90550.jpg

http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/GFX-Kuri/Random/IMG_90690.jpg

http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/GFX-Kuri/Random/IMG_91010.jpg

http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/GFX-Kuri/Random/IMG_91050.jpg

[eric gautier]

'round the house

1) that lens looks pretty good
http://www.eestudios.us/eric/noodles/EG1_8250.jpg

2) give it to me
http://www.eestudios.us/eric/noodles/EG1_8261.jpg

3) ..fine
http://www.eestudios.us/eric/noodles/EG1_8227.jpg
(diff PP on this one and no flash)

i'm happy with the lens. :)

[dannygt]

hey guys.. just to let you know, I'm moving from 28mm 1.8 to 35L since I'm now on fullframe camera and I need a in-between 28mm and 50mm..

see ya in the 35L thread i guess :)

[eric gautier]

hey guys.. just to let you know, I'm moving from 28mm 1.8 to 35L since I'm now on fullframe camera and I need a in-between 28mm and 50mm..

see ya in the 35L thread i guess :)

..see ya there one day. :) i can see the addiction to primes and i'm hooked. it can only get worst on the wallet from here. hahaha.

[Stealthy Ninja]

hey guys.. just to let you know, I'm moving from 28mm 1.8 to 35L since I'm now on fullframe camera and I need a in-between 28mm and 50mm..

see ya in the 35L thread i guess :)

And I bought the 28 for FF. ;)

I wanted a light prime though. Otherwise I'd have gone for the 35L too. :)

[dannygt]

And I bought the 28 for FF. ;)

I wanted a light prime though. Otherwise I'd have gone for the 35L too. :)


I first bought the 28mm for my 1.6x but on my 5D i find it a bit too wide. And 50mm is just a bit long, I tried the 35mm and I'm sold.

I'd keep everything if it wasnt about money lol...

[Jeff81]

And I bought the 28 for FF. ;)

I wanted a light prime though. Otherwise I'd have gone for the 35L too. :)

How do you like it on FF? I've been throwing around the idea of picking one up.

Added: Scratch that. Just saw your post stating its in with Canon getting calibrated. Let me know what you think once you get it back. :)

[mxracer535]

hey guys.. just to let you know, I'm moving from 28mm 1.8 to 35L since I'm now on fullframe camera and I need a in-between 28mm and 50mm..

see ya in the 35L thread i guess :)

I did the same thing when i went FF...lost the 28 and got the 35L. You will LOVE it

looking forward to seeing your work over in the 35L thread

[Stealthy Ninja]

I first bought the 28mm for my 1.6x but on my 5D i find it a bit too wide. And 50mm is just a bit long, I tried the 35mm and I'm sold.

I'd keep everything if it wasnt about money lol...

Focal length being pretty subjective, I actually prefer 28mm on FF over 35mm (tested it with my 16-35). So often I picked 28mm without thinking.

How do you like it on FF? I've been throwing around the idea of picking one up.

Added: Scratch that. Just saw your post stating its in with Canon getting calibrated. Let me know what you think once you get it back. :)

I like the focal length (as I said above) and the part in focus looked pretty awesome (pity it wasn't what I was focusing on). ;)

[Jeff81]

I like the focal length (as I said about) and the part in focus looked pretty awesome (pity it wasn't what I was focusing on). ;)

I'm thinking this may be a good alternative to the 35L. Looks like the minimum focusing distance is slightly closer. I traded my 35L for a 24-70L because I missed the versatility, but it would still be fun to have a wide prime. This just might fit the bill.

[Stealthy Ninja]

^^ It's certainly CHEAPER by quite a bit (less than 1/2 the price).

For me, it's a light lens that won't be giving me back problems when I lug it around in my bag all the time. If I needed it for working or special occasions, I would have saved for the 35L. As it is, I think the 28 1.8 will be a nice enough alternative to the 35L.

I think the main differences are:
Build (also reliability... the L is less likely to be front/back-focusing...)
Aperture (1.8 vs 1.4)
Bokeh (related to the aperture)
Sharpness (the 28 seems pretty darn sharp...as I said, the parts that were in focus were sharp... darn back-focusing... but the 35L is sharper, especially when you stop the 35L down to 1.8... the 28 is wide open at 1.8, if you get what I mean)
Availability (for me at least, the 28 is MUCH harder to find than the 35L).

[kandyredcoi]

actually if i come up with some extra cash, i'd probably sell the 28/1.8 for a 35L, i was gonna use it mostly for cars and found it a bit too wide, plus the 1.4 should be awesome in low light conditions :D

[Stealthy Ninja]

Yeah, it depends on what you want it for. :)

I can get away using my 2.8 lens (16-35) for what I want. I just want something lighter. :)

I also like 28mm over 35 (that's just me).

[kandyredcoi]

^yea theres nothing mechanically or physically wrong with my 28/1.8 just thought its too wide for when i take pics of cars...thats all, might go up for sale as we speak along with my 50/1.4 to make room for a 35L

[Stealthy Ninja]

Selling a 28 and a 50 (1.4) to get a 35L is a very good idea IMHO. :)

[kandyredcoi]

^yup: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=8825693#post8825693

[eric gautier]

natural progression..... start off w/ the 28 1.8 and eventually end up to the 35L? hehe.

[agphotography]

I went in reverse. I had the 24L & 35L and loved it on full frame, then I went to a 1DmkIII and didn't love it as much. Now I have a 28 f/1.8 and I'm happy for now :) and ironically back on full-frame again.

[kandyredcoi]

^lol, now need to go back to 35L and 24L :D

[agphotography]

Maybe someday, I do miss my 35L, it was welded to my old 5D. I'm content though with my zoom trio, that's usually all I take with me when I'm space-limited.

For me personally, the zooms and a 50mm is all I really need.

[J1000]

Anyone have thoughts on 28 1.8 vs. 17-55 for shooting some indoor casual afternoon/evening party shots with NO FLASH. IS vs. 1.8 aperture.

[kandyredcoi]

^i would say 1.8^

[Jeff81]

^i would say 1.8^

I agree. I found a lot of times my 17-55 wasn't fast enough for indoors with low light.

[Drowned]

Just ordered mine :)

[kandyredcoi]

I agree. I found a lot of times my 17-55 wasn't fast enough for indoors with low light.

yea had a 24-70 and it did not cut it...i mostly shoot indoor lowlight so its pretty much 1.8 or faster

[Maffu]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2550/4015314572_538e264334_o.jpg

[J1000]

^i would say 1.8^

Thanks for the reply, and thanks to other posters as well.

[Stealthy Ninja]

To the dude(s) who want to photograph indoors, seriously if you want to shoot indoors regularly learn to use a flash properly. It will really help.

The only time I don't use flash indoors is when I'm not prepared (didn't bring the flash) or the ambient light looks nice (like candle light, or stage lighting). Otherwise flash nearly always looks better (and you get the little twinkle in people's eyes). You just have to know how to use it properly is all. ;)

[J1000]

To the dude(s) who want to photograph indoors, seriously if you want to shoot indoors regularly learn to use a flash properly. It will really help.

The only time I don't use flash indoors is when I'm not prepared (didn't bring the flash) or the ambient light looks nice (like candle light, or stage lighting). Otherwise flash nearly always looks better (and you get the little twinkle in people's eyes). You just have to know how to use it properly is all. ;)

Thanks. I agree. However in this case, it is the birthday party of a friend and pretty low key, so its an environment where the flash might be a little unnerving or annoying. Even the DSLR might be too much. Maybe LX3 will go, who knows.

[kandyredcoi]

To the dude(s) who want to photograph indoors, seriously if you want to shoot indoors regularly learn to use a flash properly. It will really help.

The only time I don't use flash indoors is when I'm not prepared (didn't bring the flash) or the ambient light looks nice (like candle light, or stage lighting). Otherwise flash nearly always looks better (and you get the little twinkle in people's eyes). You just have to know how to use it properly is all. ;)

lol sometimes the flash is just too awkward and and some events or places dont let you use FLASH photography...:p