Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

[Olsenek]

I have to admit, this lens is soft wide open and CA is quite bad controlled. If you take photos for the web resolution (like samples here), it doesn't matter because it won't be noticeable (and people will LOVE your photos because of nice DoF and bokeh), but I don't recommend this lens, if you want to print your photos (A4 or bigger) and/or do some cropping of the original picture.

[twoshadows]

I've recently visited our city center with my friends in Poland and covered it only with a 28 1.8. ...

1.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs910.snc4/72319_1492592391291_1128476186_31059718_8087656_n. jpg
2.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs737.snc4/65751_1496868098181_1128476186_31068317_7413452_n. jpg
3.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1234.snc4/156628_1492627592171_1128476186_31059829_5173623_n .jpg
4.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs453.ash2/72691_1492640472493_1128476186_31059903_6875077_n. jpg
5.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs012.snc4/33939_1492589791226_1128476186_31059713_1865175_n. jpg


Beautiful work, including the B&W conversions.

[Misiek]

Nothing special, lots of blacks in Lightroom.

This lens is great :)

[imposterjeff]

http://jeffandersonphotog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/MG_1883-1024x682.jpg

taken at the letlive show i shot at check out more of what i had to say on my website. also i know its not agreat picture but if you have ever sen them or better yet go watch a youtube video of them live and youll see why it is how it is. 5d iso 3200 at about 1/80 or 1/60 im not sure

[michgirl]

Got this lens last week just before my weekend trip to Chicago. Took over 300 shots and was so very happy. The shots I took outside at night were just perfect. Will post a few after I finish editing and converting.

As a beginner, I am very pleased with the results of this lens with my T1i.

[AntonLargiader]

I think I am about to start a long and meaningful friendship with this lens.

I'm sure I will be able to find faults with it, but the FOV is right, the size is great, its f/1.8 is quite usable for my purposes and IT FREAKIN' FOCUSES.

I do actually have some duckies around here but as dinner is nigh I was drawn to the kitchen:

498518

[coirchlid]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4150/5083726584_8f66e94d5a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ronssmith/5083726584/)
20101014 003b (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ronssmith/5083726584/) by Ronald S. Smith (http://www.flickr.com/people/ronssmith/), on Flickr

Nice shot :)

[RonSmith]

Nice shot :)


Thanks Matt. My wife's always happy to see Jacob come home from school.

[pawko]

on 50d , f/1.8
http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/2461/photo004r.jpg

[Voaky999]

First photo with new lens, love it

[michgirl]

I got this lens less than two weeks ago, bought specifically to use on a weekend trip to Chicago, wanted something wide enough, able to handle low light and light enough to carry all weekend - it did not disappoint. I love this lens!

A sample from indoor shooting and outdoor at night....

[AntonLargiader]

Michgirl, I like that first one. Was that with the 270EX? What are the settings for those two? I can't get EXIFs.

[michgirl]

Michgirl, I like that first one. Was that with the 270EX? What are the settings for those two? I can't get EXIFs.

I did not take the 270 with me, that was on-board flash shot in P with ISO 400, 1/80 @ f/1.8. The second was no flash, P again with 800 ISO 1/30 @ f/1.8. What I find amazing at this lens, even without IS, hand held shots are pretty sharp. When I first started shooting with DSLR, camera shake plagued me like crazy, even with IS.

[AntonLargiader]

Wow. In the first, you really dispel the notion that the pop-up flash is useless. B&W probably helped a lot, but I just love it for what it is. In the second, handheld at 1/30? Great job! That speaks for you, not the lens.

[michgirl]

Thanks! Here is the shot straight out of the camera, no adjustments at all - I do use the pop-up flash quite often and think it does a pretty good job.

[mury]

I have to admit, this lens is soft wide open and CA is quite bad controlled. If you take photos for the web resolution (like samples here), it doesn't matter because it won't be noticeable (and people will LOVE your photos because of nice DoF and bokeh), but I don't recommend this lens, if you want to print your photos (A4 or bigger) and/or do some cropping of the original picture.

Give it some time ... it is not a perfect lens, but once you get use to it you will change your mind. I was also disappointed originally and it took me more then 1 year to learn
to use it and get good results. I regularly print A4 shots @f/2.2 and they look great.

[lookingforaname]

I'm having a hard time finding this lens in a local store! Want so much to physically compare it with the Sigma 30. .

[AntonLargiader]

I had to order it. My local store wouldn't carry it, citing past complaints. However, I was just there and the guy said that after looking into it a bit more, it seems the complaints were about the 2.8, not the 1.8. So maybe it was just a cost issue; not a popular lens so not worth carrying in inventory.

FWIW they also wouldn't carry the Sigma.

[fnothaft]

C&C appreciated!

Mount Vernon:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5123/5287355972_1e9d388971_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fnothaft/5287355972/in/photostream/)

Local Church:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5282/5286749571_413ca61e27_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fnothaft/5286749571/in/photostream/)

How many of you are correcting CA before you post photos? At the beginning of this thread is a pretty bad example of CA (although I think it is a 100% crop). I like the idea of this lens but I don't want to have to CA-correct all of the photos.

I never correct the CA on this lens. My copy really doesn't seem to have bad CA problems.

[michgirl]

I love this lens!

[.Davis.]

Definitely glad I went with the Canon.

Obligatory first picture:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5281/5291602534_42047736d0_z.jpg

[m.shalaby]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5004/5294090347_fffaf5b680_z.jpg

[fnothaft]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5090/5293297203_70c4d3316c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fnothaft/5293297203/in/photostream/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5007/5293294929_1277dc989c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fnothaft/5293294929/in/photostream/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5168/5293292639_6654901093_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fnothaft/5293292639/in/photostream/)

Info on the PP in this post (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=11516779&postcount=2892), C&C appreciated!

[coirchlid]

fnothaft,

Thanks very, very much for including links to exif data, detailed info on pp, and original size images. I'd like to see more posts like yours in the sample photo archive.

Beautiful compositions there. IMO the first and third images do look a bit oversaturated in certain areas (the houses on 1 & 3 and the blues on the bottom half on 1). Maybe you can also enhance the colors of the background landscape in 1.

[fnothaft]

Thanks very, very much for including links to exif data, detailed info on pp, and original size images. I'd like to see more posts like yours in the sample photo archive.

Beautiful compositions there. IMO the first and third images do look a bit oversaturated in certain areas (the houses on 1 & 3 and the blues on the bottom half on 1). Maybe you can also enhance the colors of the background landscape in 1.

Not a problem! Glad to hear that it was useful, and I think I'll keep on doing such for photos that were extensively (or just interestingly) PPed. I keep on hearing something about me oversaturating photos... ;) I'm red-green colorblind, so I bump the saturation up to what looks vivid to me, but is way too vivid for anyone else. I'll probably go and bump saturation down a little bit on these photos. 1 might also make a really killer B&W.

[Dj R]

I am going to start shopping for this lens. Some nice pics in this thread.

Took me a year to realize that I prefer primes to zooms (even expensive ones).

[.Davis.]

A couple more from me....

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5043/5291602402_65da719f0c_z.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5123/5295329772_f2b199210d_z.jpg

[fnothaft]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5123/5295329772_f2b199210d_z.jpg

That's a real nice one! How'd you PP that?

[.Davis.]

That's a real nice one! How'd you PP that?

From what I remember, I turned down the exposure a little bit, used one of the b&w presets I have and then sharpened it up with some "clarity"

Thanks for the comments

[joanna19]

great photos in here! Thanks for sharing, I really enjoyed looking. Another person here who is debating over this and the sigma 30. Since I plan on going full frame sometime in my life, I'm opting for the 28.

[.Davis.]

great photos in here! Thanks for sharing, I really enjoyed looking. Another person here who is debating over this and the sigma 30. Since I plan on going full frame sometime in my life, I'm opting for the 28.

I don't doubt that the Sigma is a great lens..... on your second, third, or even forth attempt at getting a good copy that focuses correctly.

For those that don't have a micro-adjust option on their body, the Sigma scared me too much to chance it.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5290/5301468782_81fe229d61_b.jpg

[Dj R]

Davis, how does the 28mm compare to your 50 1.4 as far as af and bokeh? Or other comparisons. I owned the 1.4 for a very short time. Not long enough to get a good feel for it.

[.Davis.]

Davis, how does the 28mm compare to your 50 1.4 as far as af and bokeh? Or other comparisons. I owned the 1.4 for a very short time. Not long enough to get a good feel for it.

I'll take some comparison shots tomorrow from a tripod wide open for bokeh. As far as Auto-focus, both are great, no complaints with Canon's USM

[mury]

As far as Auto-focus, both are great, no complaints with Canon's USM
50mm 1.4 has micro USM, which is not the same as ringUSM. The auto focus is acceptable, but 28mm 1.8 is far better. Plus 50mm extends when focusing, which
slows it down a bit, 28mm has internal focusing, similar to 85mm 1.8.
As far as optical performance 50mm is better - sharper from f/1.8 to f/2.8 and similar form f/2.8 to f/8 with slight edge to 50mm again. I haven´t use them past f/8.
Actually that is something you can expect - it is not fair to compare fast wide angle to fast normal lens.

P.S. I am speaking about crop sensor here, can´t comment the optical performance on FF.

[Misiek]

I thought about the Sigma but wanted to go FF, which I did a couple weeks ago. I didnt have to sell the 28 but I would have to do that with the Sigma :)

28 1.8 is a great and cheap lens.

[mury]

I thought about the Sigma but wanted to go FF, which I did a couple weeks ago. I didnt have to sell the 28 but I would have to do that with the Sigma :)

28 1.8 is a great and cheap lens.

How do you find the quality on 5D? Can you use it at f/1.8 or f/2.0?

[Misiek]

Easily! 1.8 very acceptable, 2.0 razor sharp!

[.Davis.]

Plus 50mm extends when focusing, which
slows it down a bit, 28mm has internal focusing, similar to 85mm 1.8.

Another feature I love about the 28mm. Lenses look so ugly when extended!

[Big Frost]

Just placed my order for this lens today...can't wait to start shooting with it!

[michgirl]

Congratulations, you are going to love it! :)

[Dj R]

Just placed my order for this lens today...can't wait to start shooting with it!

lol, me too. I ordered it 2 days ago. it's coming in today. plenty of time to play around before the NYE madness!

[jb1911]

Damn, I gotta get one of these.

[Big Frost]

Congratulations, you are going to love it! :)

Thank you!

lol, me too. I ordered it 2 days ago. it's coming in today. plenty of time to play around before the NYE madness!

I am so impatient, and I want to use it tomorrow night, so I had to do overnight, lol.

[TweakMDS]

Few shots from christmas...
Wide open:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5165/5307103862_1bfc37bfcb_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mdstoop/5307103862/)

Flare torture test ;)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5123/5306515509_d3a6fc0b32_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mdstoop/5306515509/)

Gummy bears! Probably around mfd - also wide open.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5088/5307105002_1063f201c9_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mdstoop/5307105002/)

[michgirl]

WOO! HOO! To all getting this lens! Can't wait to see all the new pictures.

Prior to purchasing this lens, I had read a review that called it "Canon's undiscovered gem." I couldn't agree more! :lol:

[Dj R]

Thank you!

I am so impatient, and I want to use it tomorrow night, so I had to do overnight, lol.


haha, I know the feeling. good luck.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5085/5308060808_ed1a71fd1c.jpg

[wescoe]

Shot wide open, near MFD @ ISO 1600 on a Rebel XSi the day I got it. Pretty impressed with the results.

[Big Frost]

Delivered and on my camera within minutes, lol. First snap with it, LOVE this lens.

28mm @ 1.8, 1/1000, ISO 100

http://www.photosbyfrost.com/img/s7/v7/p311507420-5.jpg

[Dj R]

day 2 with the new lens, went into society hill philadelphia for some site seeing, some festive beer for later this evening, and to play around with the 28mm 1.8

full frame

f1.8
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5130/5310406861_c6c461f599_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/imryanmac/5310406861/)

f1.8
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5081/5310408119_f620e5579c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/imryanmac/5310408119/)

f2.5
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5282/5310409815_4880e0d2d6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/imryanmac/5310409815/)

f2.5
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5042/5310408923_cc7ea3e308.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/imryanmac/5310408923/)


happy new year 2011 everyone!

[michgirl]

Great shots! Congratulations on an awesome lens!

[westbon]

wow, this is my next lens for FF.

[Dj R]

wow, this is my next lens for FF.

it will not disappoint

[Mark Brim]

How does this Lens compare with its 2.8 brother? I have the canon 28mm 2.8 but want a 1.8 for more low light stuff. IQ? speed of focus? build quality? etc

Thanks :)

[.Davis.]

How does this Lens compare with its 2.8 brother? I have the canon 28mm 2.8 but want a 1.8 for more low light stuff. IQ? speed of focus? build quality? etc

Thanks :)

Focus speed is great, build quality seems good so far. I will notice slight CA (chromatic aberration) wide open in low light, but that's pixel peeping.

You definitely wouldn't regret an upgrade from the 2.8 :cool:

Took these tonight:

@f/1.8
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5049/5314280103_9fac35f8f4_z.jpg

@f/2.8
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5162/5314875622_e743c092f1_z.jpg

@f/22
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5008/5314876118_6db1c41d46_z.jpg

[Mark Brim]

Focus speed is great, build quality seems good so far. I will notice slight CA (chromatic aberration) wide open in low light, but that's pixel peeping.

You definitely wouldn't regret an upgrade from the 2.8 :cool:



awesome ! cheers man! greats pics btw

[.Davis.]

awesome ! cheers man! greats pics btw

Thank you!

2/365
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5082/5317318380_0b4d36f82f_z.jpg

3/365
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5086/5321170825_6d7178df63_z.jpg

Trying out some different post-processing techniques, let me know which ones work, and which ones don't. I've got 365 pictures to play around with :p

[marubozo]

I just got this lens about a week ago and love it. It's attached to my camera more often than not.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5164/5313521852_2b6671e368_b.jpg

[.Davis.]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5170/5325442516_75616e2ff0_z.jpg

[.Davis.]

5/365

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5169/5328731374_b13b623cf1_z.jpg

[wescoe]

First attempt at sun flares. Works for this shot, but if shooting portraits I'd bump the aperture down quite a bit, probably between f/8-f/11. This was shot at f/22.

[JoeyBaccala]

Picking up mine tomorrow from B&H soon as they open @ 9am:D

[kdarling]

First attempt at sun flares. Works for this shot, but if shooting portraits I'd bump the aperture down quite a bit, probably between f/8-f/11. This was shot at f/22.

Nice flare shot

IMO, if you're shooting at f8-11 then you might as well use your Tamron 17-50, it's the f/1.8-2.8 that makes this lens special - but thats just my opinion.

[Tigerkn]

What brand of neck strap is this Mike or anyone?

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/Photo4/IMG_0121.jpg

[speedline_fc]

Its the Op Tech uni-loop connectors (that can be used to attach to a wide variety of straps and slings)

http://optechusa.com/system-connectors/uni-loop.html

actually, looks like he's using the Op Tech Utility Loops

http://optechusa.com/system-connectors/utility-loop.html

[kdarling]

What brand of neck strap is this Mike or anyone?

The connectors look similar to the ones on my old OP/Tech strap, but I can see that they have now been changed: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/140198-REG/OP_TECH_USA_1001252_Classic_Strap_Black.html

[intoxica]

Just got mine.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5128/5325227161_e87955696e_z.jpg

[Dr Gonzo]

Delivered and on my camera within minutes, lol. First snap with it, LOVE this lens.

28mm @ 1.8, 1/1000, ISO 100

http://www.photosbyfrost.com/img/s7/v7/p311507420-5.jpg




Hi Frost,

I "photoshopped" your picture, what do you think?

Greets

[TweakMDS]

I'd try to end up somewhere between those two images. First one looks a bit orange and soft, but the second one makes his skin and hair way too harsh...

[AntonLargiader]

Can you describe the actions you used? I like the result.

[Dr Gonzo]

Can you describe the actions you used? I like the result.

A little bit color correction (RGB curves), then mask the Person and use dodge & burn for the face and then Unsharp mask for the sharpening.

Greets

[twoshadows]

My 28 should be here this afternoon. Woot!

[Dr Gonzo]

...but the second one makes his skin and hair way too harsh...

Looks like a sharp lens ;-)

Greets

[.Davis.]

I don't think he'll like it.

You accented his gray hair and skin wrinkles, NO ONE likes that! :lol:

[twoshadows]

f/1.8
http://www.pbase.com/iangreyphotography/image/131664995/original.jpg

100% crop, +3 sharp in dpp - otherwise, no sharpening
http://www.pbase.com/iangreyphotography/image/131664997/original.jpg

[Tigerkn]

Thanks Guys.
So what kind of strap do I need to buy to use with the Utility Loops?
I looked up the website but can't seem to find a strap that ended with 2 hooks :confused:

Its the Op Tech uni-loop connectors (that can be used to attach to a wide variety of straps and slings)

http://optechusa.com/system-connectors/uni-loop.html

actually, looks like he's using the Op Tech Utility Loops

http://optechusa.com/system-connectors/utility-loop.html

The connectors look similar to the ones on my old OP/Tech strap, but I can see that they have now been changed: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/140198-REG/OP_TECH_USA_1001252_Classic_Strap_Black.html

[.Davis.]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5084/5333786489_636e74825e_z.jpg

[Big Frost]

I don't think he'll like it.

You accented his gray hair and skin wrinkles, NO ONE likes that! :lol:

LMAO! Its my brother, so it doesn't bother me one bit, ha ha!!!

[wescoe]

Nice flare shot

IMO, if you're shooting at f8-11 then you might as well use your Tamron 17-50, it's the f/1.8-2.8 that makes this lens special - but thats just my opinion.

Thanks for the compliment. Whenever I get a new lens, I try to force myself to use it for a week or so to get a hang of it. See what it does well, see what it doesn't do well. I've been even more stubborn about this one because it reminds me of when I learned on film with only a 50mm. I suppose I'm challenging myself with composition and enjoying a bit of nostalgia.

In addition, I've started a 365 project and my default lens has been my 28mm because its my most compact setup. I'll throw the Tamron on if I know I'll be in daylight and/or need the wide angle.

[GhostHunter]

Would you guy's say this lens is as sharp as the Canon 50mm f/1.8 II?

I have the 50mm on my 500D and love it's superb sharpness but in many situations the focal length is too long. I was thinking of either the 28mm f/1.8 or the 35mm f/2.

[michgirl]

Would you guy's say this lens is as sharp as the Canon 50mm f/1.8 II?

I have the 50mm on my 500D and love it's superb sharpness but in many situations the focal length is too long. I was thinking of either the 28mm f/1.8 or the 35mm f/2.

For sure! I have the 50 mm f/1.8 on my T1i also. And when the focal length became limiting, I got the 28 mm f/1.8. Love the pictures from it, it focuses faster than the 50 mm and the contrast is a bit more pleasing.

[Dj R]

Agreed

[.Davis.]

9/365
Hopeful

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5162/5339730052_cb47b1e6c4_b.jpg

[AntonLargiader]

Prepping for the new arrival:
2.5 1/3200 100
http://www.largiader.com/album/albums/userpics/10001/diapers.jpg

[JoeyBaccala]

Just picked her up on Friday havent had any time to make love to her yet really. lol.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5125/5341589334_6109051950.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56235884@N06/5341589334/)
Hydrant (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56235884@N06/5341589334/) by Joseph Kaminski (http://www.flickr.com/people/56235884@N06/), on Flickr

[.Davis.]

Just picked her up on Friday havent had any time to make love to her yet really. lol.

I've had her mounted almost 100% of the time since I got her.....

wait, what are we talking about again? :lol:

[JoeyBaccala]

I've had her mounted almost 100% of the time since I got her.....

wait, what are we talking about again? :lol:


Lmao

Ive been doing her raw and damn it feels good.

I feel like she is gonna steal all my attention now.

[Salma]

I'm selling my lens for £300 :(

[mathogre]

My relationship with my 28 is complicated. ;)

Ahem. Yes. Well, here's one that is cropped, taken in the National Gallery of Art, west building. I call it, "The Photographers." Enjoy!

http://grahamglover.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v24/p975122901-5.jpg

[.Davis.]

Continuing my short series of Canon Emotion comes my latest installment.

Inquiry

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5083/5341404075_be2957a466_b.jpg

[JoeyBaccala]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5049/5341498161_950bed7458.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56235884@N06/5341498161/)
Listerine (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56235884@N06/5341498161/) by Joseph Kaminski (http://www.flickr.com/people/56235884@N06/), on Flickr

[fnothaft]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5084/5341259363_f19bf53543_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fnothaft/5341259363/)
Uphill (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fnothaft/5341259363/) by Frank Austin Nothaft (http://www.flickr.com/people/fnothaft/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5168/5341868036_305825e9db_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fnothaft/5341868036/)
Coyote Hill Road (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fnothaft/5341868036/) by Frank Austin Nothaft (http://www.flickr.com/people/fnothaft/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5084/5341246777_bb2b9a6367_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fnothaft/5341246777/)
Ridgeline (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fnothaft/5341246777/) by Frank Austin Nothaft (http://www.flickr.com/people/fnothaft/), on Flickr

[.Davis.]

10/365
Comfort
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5165/5344424466_a9bb384ef7_z.jpg

[marubozo]

Here's one from the other day. I love this lens for shooting the kids around the house in low light.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5044/5331919902_639dd5fbc0_o.jpg

[michgirl]

Now that picture brings a smile to my face - beautiful! @marubozo

[Arteel]

Thanks guys...I just found my next lens purchase. :)

[.Davis.]

Thanks guys...I just found my next lens purchase. :)

I'll speak for the others also when I say, "you're welcome" :cool:

[kdarling]

Here's one from the other day. I love this lens for shooting the kids around the house in low light.


+1

Great shot!

http://blog.darling.dk/wp-content/images/LR9O5651_web.jpg

[Kikz]

I am looking for a wider prime that would replace my 50 mm 1.8,is this lens as sharp as the nifty fifty?how about the bokeh and AF?thanks guys...

[michgirl]

I am looking for a wider prime that would replace my 50 mm 1.8,is this lens as sharp as the nifty fifty?how about the bokeh and AF?thanks guys...

Sharper, quicker to focus, much quietier, it has USM and bokeh is better. So what'cha waiting for?;)

[mathogre]

I am looking for a wider prime that would replace my 50 mm 1.8,is this lens as sharp as the nifty fifty?how about the bokeh and AF?thanks guys...

I have the 50 f/1.4, and the 28 is better for me when handheld in low light situations. Bokeh is fine and AF is good, in my experience.

[Dj R]

AF has been very good for me, as it should for over 400$.

[twoshadows]

AF has been very good for me, as it should for over 400$.

Ah, but people spend that much on some lenses and don't get good AF (The Tamron 17-50 comes to mind) :D .

[fnothaft]

Ah, but people spend that much on some lenses and don't get good AF (The Tamron 17-50 comes to mind) :D .

They even spend more money on lenses that are MF only (the TS-E's and Zeiss glass come to mind) :p

[twoshadows]

They even spend more money on lenses that are MF only (the TS-E's and Zeiss glass come to mind) :p

Testify! :cool:

[TheMaggedy]

I had a copy of this about a year ago and returned it. No idea why! Another is on the way to me. Should be here Friday. Can't wait! I'm going to go ahead and change my siggy, LOL!

[.Davis.]

12/365
Kiss

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5206/5350728824_8260a41613_z.jpg

[Dannydoo]

Some of the pictures I've taken during photography course

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5121/5351075210_f7db187c19.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannydoo/5351075210/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5250/5351075024_45765279e9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannydoo/5351075024/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5088/5350461497_3b4c6907c9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannydoo/5350461497/)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5086/5351074762_810a4407fa.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannydoo/5351074762/)

[JoeyBaccala]

#2 is my favorite.

I finally got around to building myself a little light box last night.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5162/5351522647_7e270d313c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56235884@N06/5351522647/)
German fats. skinnies & 10 fingers2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56235884@N06/5351522647/) by Joseph Kaminski (http://www.flickr.com/people/56235884@N06/), on Flickr

[marubozo]

Just testing my new setup for product shots today and happened to have this lens on the camera.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5162/5352004041_13e884bf9b_o.jpg

[JoeyBaccala]

Gave water drip shots a try the other night.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5125/5367790006_c17d823923_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56235884@N06/5367790006/)
Drip 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56235884@N06/5367790006/) by Joseph Kaminski (http://www.flickr.com/people/56235884@N06/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5050/5367790010_082d5efa91_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56235884@N06/5367790010/)

[.Davis.]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5248/5371580804_d24c42182e_z.jpg

[By-tor]

7D & 28mm 1.8

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx117/Bytor_Photo2112/IMG_4855.jpg

[marubozo]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/5373998045_8811797afc_b.jpg

[By-tor]

^^ Very nice... Where is that located?

[marubozo]

^^ Very nice... Where is that located?

That's in Niles, Michigan.

And yes, GO WINGS!

[By-tor]

That's in Niles, Michigan.

And yes, GO WINGS!


Cool thanks... I'm originally from Albion , but moved away after high school back in 78. But after all my travels all over the world its still home.

[JoeyBaccala]

No posts in 4 days. I will start it up again.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5212/5388123500_8ae40a5085_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56235884@N06/5388123500/)
Clinton CT sunrise 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56235884@N06/5388123500/) by Joseph Kaminski (http://www.flickr.com/people/56235884@N06/), on Flickr
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5217/5387619067_e28f9b9a92_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56235884@N06/5387619067/)

[michgirl]

Beautiful!

[ypsilon]

Just testing my new setup for product shots today and happened to have this lens on the camera.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5162/5352004041_13e884bf9b_o.jpg

Nice, I got the same toy here :)

[twoshadows]

A product shot of one of my pieces:

http://www.pbase.com/iangreyphotography/image/132080505/large.jpg

[versedmb]

For those that have tried it, how it this lens on FF?

[twoshadows]

Michael,

I personally prefer the 28mm f/1.8 on FF or 1.3x, although I've used it on all three Canon Dslr formats. I love this little lens. :) Even on FF it doesn't lose sharpness until the very extreme corners.

-Ian

[Dj R]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/5394151240_b034fccc1b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/imryanmac/5394151240/)
IMG_0980 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/imryanmac/5394151240/) by ryanm039 (http://www.flickr.com/people/imryanmac/), on Flickr

another snow day in the philly area (part of the new snow belt)

[fnothaft]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5260/5406940436_1bdf95f9a5_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fnothaft/5406940436/)
Sunset - Flight 149 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fnothaft/5406940436/) by Frank Austin Nothaft (http://www.flickr.com/people/fnothaft/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5296/5406330641_a8a91872af_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fnothaft/5406330641/)
Dying Light (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fnothaft/5406330641/) by Frank Austin Nothaft (http://www.flickr.com/people/fnothaft/), on Flickr

[lirvaevoli]

woooo just got this lens in the mail. can't wait to test it out!!!

[.Davis.]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5410929380_249a4990e7_z.jpg

Taken after clearing almost a 1.5' of snow with probably 3' drifts

[lirvaevoli]

hey can you guys give me some help. just picked this lens up and it seems soft at 2.8. no PP was done


http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lg0k3a2S7a1qbzep4o1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId =0RYTHV9YYQ4W5Q3HQMG2&Expires=1296776012&Signature=KlP%2B%2B8SW0jJOVVwjIZmao3n6FRI%3D

[marubozo]

Here's one to burn the retinas :mrgreen:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/5410776331_e0f96b700a_b.jpg

[versedmb]

Michael,

I personally prefer the 28mm f/1.8 on FF or 1.3x, although I've used it on all three Canon Dslr formats. I love this little lens. :) Even on FF it doesn't lose sharpness until the very extreme corners.

-Ian


Thanks Ian. You enjoying the crazy Mass. snow this year?

[twoshadows]

Thanks Ian. You enjoying the crazy Mass. snow this year?

It's a trip :/ . :D

[Dr Gonzo]

hey can you guys give me some help. just picked this lens up and it seems soft at 2.8. no PP was done


http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lg0k3a2S7a1qbzep4o1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId =0RYTHV9YYQ4W5Q3HQMG2&Expires=1296776012&Signature=KlP%2B%2B8SW0jJOVVwjIZmao3n6FRI%3D

Better and real sharp with some PP:

[bbss]

Test 28/1.8 on a newly acquired 1d3. It's little bit overdone in post. But I did it real quick to see. I think I may be friends with this perspective. I think I like it.

@f.2.0
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5415030416_d8e48c63d1_b.jpg

[bbss]

Another one, testing bokeh
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5016/5416597462_6b56ae625a_b.jpg

[Bert_B]

Time for my first post.
Just bought this litlle lens, and here are a few tests on my old trusty 30D.
I know these aren't the greatest pictures, but the purpose was to test the 28 1.8 ?

I'm quite pleased. I think i have a good one.

@ 2.8
http://i55.tinypic.com/73l9ns.jpg


@ F4
http://i54.tinypic.com/2q0jz0y.jpg

[mathogre]

Nice photos Bert. Welcome to the forum!

[fnothaft]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5100/5421025694_8fd2df1855_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fnothaft/5421025694/)
Cove (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fnothaft/5421025694/) by Frank Austin Nothaft (http://www.flickr.com/people/fnothaft/), on Flickr

[qpalzm]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5100/5421025694_8fd2df1855_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fnothaft/5421025694/)
Cove (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fnothaft/5421025694/) by Frank Austin Nothaft (http://www.flickr.com/people/fnothaft/), on Flickr

beautiful picture!

[michgirl]

Simply gorgeous!

[fnothaft]

beautiful picture!

Simply gorgeous!

Thanks much guys! Glad to hear you like!

[britt777]

WoW, I just got my 28mm and can't wait to shoot. Will have to post some images...=)

[Clarke521]

Is there a thread for the Sigma 28mm Macro F1.8? or is this it? Do the pictures differ largely?

[TweakMDS]

Yup: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=455557. Seems to be a pretty decent lens also, but it does have some big drawbacks compared to the Canon: quite bulky and heavy, 77mm filters, annoying mf/af switch system (clutch and switch). It does seem to be sharp though, but I'd get their 24mm 1.8 over the sigma 28mm 1.8.

Most of the samples I've seen, focus more on the Sigma's ability to focus very close...

[britt777]

Just got this lens and here is one of my first test shots. I was more than impressed!

This is exactly what I got this lens for and that is shooting indoors under extremely low light situations.

I had small lamp off to the left and the light from the tv coming from behind me, that was it.

I was able to hand hold and take this photo with these settings. Gotta love that 1.8 :D

Exposure: 1/25 sec at f/1.8
IS0 1600
No Flash needed, available light only. :D

Highly Recommend this lens!!!

[By-tor]

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx117/Bytor_Photo2112/IMG_5021.jpg


http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx117/Bytor_Photo2112/IMG_4855.jpg

[drumsfield]

@ f/8 This lens rocks
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5014/5429692271_eb7a306db5_b.jpg

[By-tor]

5D
http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx117/Bytor_Photo2112/IMG_5034.jpg


http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx117/Bytor_Photo2112/IMG_5044.jpg

[ssctac]

bbss, nice picture! Bokeh looks pretty good!

[bbss]

Thanks. I like the bokeh too. I heard it should be noisy, but have not had that impression as of yet.

[wescoe]

Both of these are SOOC.

[fnothaft]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5212/5449740106_f189900a86_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fnothaft/5449740106/)
San Mateo Coastline (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fnothaft/5449740106/) by Frank Austin Nothaft (http://www.flickr.com/people/fnothaft/), on Flickr