Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM [Archive] - Page 2 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

DonJuanMair

4th of February 2009 (Wed), 13:14

thank you!
you should have seen the engine, it was soooo nice i forgot my flash though.

One more

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k21/DonJuanMair/Ryan/Ryan5.jpg

versedmb

16th of February 2009 (Mon), 11:51

Awesome lens, just got it recently - I like it better than the 85 1.8. I've been shooting with it on the 5D and the 40D; here's one on the 40D...

f/2, ISO 800...
http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/474851076_JAjgC-L.jpg

toxic

17th of February 2009 (Tue), 02:48

1/1000, f/4, ISO 100 on 5D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v448/silent_darkness08/Camera/_MG_7103.jpg

DonJuanMair

18th of February 2009 (Wed), 13:28

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3297/3290100034_2be9778b4d_o.jpg

airbutchie

18th of February 2009 (Wed), 14:02

^ Double DIABLO Woof!!! Nice DJM...

- airbutchie

DonJuanMair

18th of February 2009 (Wed), 14:04

thanks airbutchie!!

silvex

18th of February 2009 (Wed), 16:24

:shock: El DIABLO!!!!!!!!!!! AY!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :shock:
AMAZING SHOT!!! I love the way the sky has this "diabolico" feeling....I would try to make it a bit brighter (the car). Although it is near perfect. Care to share ligthing, technique and gear? Here is with a little CS3 love...I could not help myself with such a BEAUTIFUL car!!!! errr...Diablo...DI A BLO!!! :)

DonJuanMair

18th of February 2009 (Wed), 19:11

yeah Ed i think im going to make the car brighter, no lighting for this one, just the sun :)

DonJuanMair

24th of February 2009 (Tue), 04:49

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3656/3305319221_4a4a00d782_o.jpg

spelunker

24th of February 2009 (Tue), 11:31

Hah. Great.

DonJuanMair

24th of February 2009 (Tue), 12:30

thanks :)

dissembled

24th of February 2009 (Tue), 23:06

If this lens is priced similarly as the 85, I'll buy it over it in a heartbeat. Alas, it's not so the 85 would have to do.

matonanjin

25th of February 2009 (Wed), 08:57

If this lens is priced similarly as the 85, I'll buy it over it in a heartbeat. Alas, it's not so the 85 would have to do.

They are very closely priced. The 100 is $410 on B&H, the 85 is $355. And actually I bought my 100 used on F&M for I think $300.

St1ll

5th of March 2009 (Thu), 17:01

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3399/3276281040_54593ed91d.jpg
My sister!
ISO 1600, f2!
Lovely lens...

silvex

5th of March 2009 (Thu), 17:06

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3656/3305319221_4a4a00d782_o.jpg

Great shot....if you can get him/her in a dark room...it would be awsome!!!

DonJuanMair

6th of March 2009 (Fri), 03:24

dark room Ed?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3338/3332827388_037574e213_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3641/3332819066_c668ed2715_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3623/3331981485_2b14929e75_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3384/3332818962_e2ef983923_o.jpg

DonJuanMair

12th of March 2009 (Thu), 23:49

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3582/3350558708_2eb03372b5_o.jpg

silvex

13th of March 2009 (Fri), 00:59

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3582/3350558708_2eb03372b5_o.jpg

Very nice...love the smiles and energy! It says stock photo! A lilttle PP for WB and shadow/highlight

DonJuanMair

13th of March 2009 (Fri), 01:48

thanks ed, i actually made it warner because the publisher loves the warm colors of pics. He loves color. I edited the white balance in lightroom and then again in photoshop. I then adjusted curves and left the color as it was.

I think next to your edit it looks wrong but alone i was happy with it. This is what the publisher orders you see :)

tkbslc

13th of March 2009 (Fri), 03:07

Stop posting images this good, I can't afford to buy this lens yet! :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3582/3350558708_2eb03372b5_o.jpg

silvex

13th of March 2009 (Fri), 03:26

DonJuanMair

31st of March 2009 (Tue), 13:59

Great car, i think Bill said 378hp

1.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k21/DonJuanMair/Bill%20Chevy/Chevy1.jpg

2.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k21/DonJuanMair/Bill%20Chevy/Chevy2.jpg

3.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k21/DonJuanMair/Bill%20Chevy/Chevy3.jpg

4.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k21/DonJuanMair/Bill%20Chevy/Chevy4.jpg

5.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k21/DonJuanMair/Bill%20Chevy/Chevy5.jpg

6.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k21/DonJuanMair/Bill%20Chevy/Chevy6.jpg

7.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k21/DonJuanMair/Bill%20Chevy/Chevy7.jpg

silvex

31st of March 2009 (Tue), 15:48

dark room Ed?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3338/3332827388_037574e213_o.jpg

Great composition!

H20boy

31st of March 2009 (Tue), 20:40

St1ll

8th of April 2009 (Wed), 17:42

My mother!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3359/3424453656_ef34f0d2a9_b.jpg
Xti, F 2.0, ISO 800, 1/125

anthonyi

9th of April 2009 (Thu), 08:42

I'm always surprised this isn't a more active thread.

silvex

9th of April 2009 (Thu), 11:41

Has anybody tried this lens with extension tubes? Only reason i'm asking is to find a fast 100mm lens for a friend and still be able to do some macro with it. The 100/2.8 macro has a MFD of 12", the 100/2 is at 36"...big difference. If I can't use it well for macro, then I won't be recommending it. Whatcha say?

The 100f/2 and 100f/2.8 main difference are: a f-stop faster for the f/2, but the 100 has 1:1 macro. The macro is pretty fast at getting AF on fast moving subjects. If you need macro, go with the 100f/2.8

St1ll

9th of April 2009 (Thu), 11:47

The 100f/2 and 100f/2.8 main difference are: a f-stop faster for the f/2, but the 100 has 1:1 macro. The macro is pretty fast at getting AF on fast moving subjects. If you need macro, go with the 100f/2.8
Actually, the AF of the 100 f/2 is faster :)
Anyway, I'm with you.

ef2

9th of April 2009 (Thu), 11:56

Other than the macro capability, I like using the 100 f/2.0 better because of the better size and feel.

silvex

9th of April 2009 (Thu), 12:33

Actually, the AF of the 100 f/2 is faster :)
Anyway, I'm with you.

I don't know if you are sliding the focus limiter on the 100 macro or not. To use it as a "regular" lens. It has to be set on the .41 setting.

Jman13

9th of April 2009 (Thu), 20:33

I've owned this lens for a while, and it really is wonderful. I'm actually selling my 85L and keeping this (I prefer the 100mm focal length, and frankly, there's almost no image quality difference between them.)

One from tonight. We were Jewish for an evening, having a passover meal at our friend's house. My daughter likes matzah. 1Ds II, wide open:

http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/chloe_matzah.jpg

DonJuanMair

9th of April 2009 (Thu), 22:25

great pic and great depth of field on that one, when my wife and i have kids im sure im gonna be taking pics all the time!

jdlloyd67

10th of April 2009 (Fri), 10:43

great pic and great depth of field on that one, when my wife and i have kids im sure im gonna be taking pics all the time!
ALL OF THE TIME!!! My daughter is 3 now and a veteran in front of a lens. :cool:

Rachel B

14th of April 2009 (Tue), 17:12

What are the main differences between this and the 85 1.8 apart from one lets you be further away, I am considering upgrading to a lens that may be suitable for weddings and portraits in the future and I am undecided which one to go with, I use a 30d but will be going to 5d eventually

dissembled

15th of April 2009 (Wed), 02:57

Guys, this doesn't have a micro-USM motor does it? I'm guessing the Amazon product page is wrong?

St1ll

15th of April 2009 (Wed), 07:21

Guys, this doesn't have a micro-USM motor does it? I'm guessing the Amazon product page is wrong?
It has the ring-USM motor :)

LostShootingStar

15th of April 2009 (Wed), 13:44

ALL OF THE TIME!!! My daughter is 3 now and a veteran in front of a lens. :cool:

Ha! Way to start them young http://www.entertainment-place.info/smile/img/2465/o09a0208gstn/POTNsmile.gif
http://www.entertainment-place.info/smile/img/3200/n08d1214eybr/1by1.gif

Tomi Hawk

15th of April 2009 (Wed), 22:26

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3656/3305319221_4a4a00d782_o.jpg
Ha~! Tooo cute! Looks like a golf-club shipping box .. I gotz tonz .. ;)
The sky in the Diablo shot above .. does it do that alot here? Awesome shot!

Tomi Hawk

15th of April 2009 (Wed), 22:31

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k21/DonJuanMair/Bill%20Chevy/Chevy7.jpg
Dude .. you shoot some nice muscle cars. That is such a schaweeeet lookin ass .. bw!

DonJuanMair

16th of April 2009 (Thu), 12:49

ha thanks tomi, actually it was a tripod box.
The sky with the diabloe shot i got lucky, although the weather at the moment this week has been perfect to get those kind of clouds in the mountains.
Did you just move here?

Tomi Hawk

16th of April 2009 (Thu), 13:04

ha thanks tomi, actually it was a tripod box.
Ahhh, I was close .. *toy box* woulda been the same .. :p

The sky with the diabloe shot i got lucky, although the weather at the moment this week has been perfect to get those kind of clouds in the mountains.
Did you just move here?
Yes you're right, the skies have been quite ominus lately lol. But their crazy if they think
they're gonna get me to go out there with my gear and shoot anything in this cold .. :rolleyes:

Good grief, it sleeted here yesterday! And these winds are not helping .. brrr :o

Yeah .. moved here about a year ago .. originally from Hawaii, moved to Florida 10 years ago.
Now I'm here .. pretty cool town .. I gotta get out more often .. haha

DonJuanMair

16th of April 2009 (Thu), 13:14

ha the diable shots, it was actually colder than it was now.
im always shooting cars if you ever wanna come along let me know

Tomi Hawk

16th of April 2009 (Thu), 18:51

ha the diable shots, it was actually colder than it was now.
im always shooting cars if you ever wanna come along let me know
Thad be awesome .. :D thanks .. I'll take you up on that ..
maybe hold a reflector if you need .. ;)
Here's a shot of my baby .. hahaha, it's an import tho ... :rolleyes:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/TomiImages/impaka3840a.jpg

dissembled

16th of April 2009 (Thu), 20:07

DonJuanMair

16th of April 2009 (Thu), 21:58

Well, it's official. The 85/1.8 is actually priced more than the 100/2 on Amazon. And to think that about a month ago, the 1.8 was only $355. May get this one instead since it's cheaper and would pair better with a 50 lens.

this is the same situation i was in, i eventually did what your talking about doing and went for the 100mm, the 85 and the 50 are too close and i really love the 100mm now

Tomi Hawk

16th of April 2009 (Thu), 22:13

this is the same situation i was in, i eventually did what your talking about doing and went for the 100mm, the 85 and the 50 are too close and i really love the 100mm now
Me too .. lol!

I'm really leaning towards the 100 f/2. I was really, really linking the 50 2.5 compact macro.
It reminds me alot of my 135mm macro takumar for the Pentax 6x7.
If you wanna get up close on a pair of rings, just do a min focus and walk in or out till its sharp.

With the 100 f/2, is it the same? Or, do you have to flip/slide a switch to enter macro?

I gotta get somewhere and rent a few lenses .. I have a funny feeling tho
that I'm gonna end up with the 100 f/2. I do mostly people photography also,
and in working with brides, models, and senior's, along with the occasional family portrait,
I'm thinking the best bang for the buck is gonna be the 100 ..

This thread (and the other lens archive's) are really super duper helpful .. ;)

Jman13

16th of April 2009 (Thu), 22:15

The 100 f/2 is not a macro lens. The macro is the 100 f/2.8 Macro.

Tomi Hawk

16th of April 2009 (Thu), 22:16

The 100 f/2 is not a macro lens. The macro is the 100 f/2.8 Macro.
Oh shoot .. I knew that .. :p

Doh!

DonJuanMair

16th of April 2009 (Thu), 22:30

check out this thread

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=584334

Drozz119

17th of April 2009 (Fri), 18:33

50d.. f2
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t187/musiccuts/40d%2017-85/IMG_0240-copy.jpg

Jman13

28th of April 2009 (Tue), 06:19

One from last night:
http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/chloe_dress.jpg

cptrios

4th of May 2009 (Mon), 23:07

Just picked one of these up on ebay for around $300. Can't wait til it gets here!

I know 100mm isn't exactly a versatile length for a crop sensor...but I filtered all of the pics I've taken with my 80-200 2.8 and, lo and behold, a very large majority of them were between 95-110mm! So I figure this'll be a great indoor/low light candid lens.

nicksan

5th of May 2009 (Tue), 01:44

I just picked this sleeper of a lens recently myself mainly for shooting candid street stuff. Just got it today so I'll need to take it out for a spin.

For now, just some test shots around the house...

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p455430661-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p220475014-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p296434967-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p777021618-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p615032416-4.jpg

nicksan

6th of May 2009 (Wed), 10:59

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p769799725-5.jpg

Helena

6th of May 2009 (Wed), 11:13

Since I have 135L too I didn't use this lens much at first, but now I have found that it is almost as good, and much smaller and lighter. Perfect for traveling and hiking. A couple of "test shots" (from when I was out trying it out) on 5D:

363069

363070

nicksan

9th of May 2009 (Sat), 23:03

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p866974378-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p858852178-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p624303521-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p697008507-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p983111716-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p735702944-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p928108016-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p911060982-4.jpg

The Moose

10th of May 2009 (Sun), 04:36

Nice shots there, Nick. The bokeh is wonderful. Very good quality. I think I just found a lens to go next in line in my wish list ;)

DonJuanMair

14th of May 2009 (Thu), 22:49

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2280/3532748510_1abf455ee8_o.jpg

silvex

14th of May 2009 (Thu), 23:09

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2280/3532748510_1abf455ee8_o.jpg

Excellent frame! I am digging the lights in the background...REALL nice. Yo nailed this one.

silvex

14th of May 2009 (Thu), 23:10

50d.. f2
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t187/musiccuts/40d%2017-85/IMG_0240-copy.jpg

WB is off.

DonJuanMair

14th of May 2009 (Thu), 23:16

hey thanks Ed!!

check out the rest here

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=693948

DonJuanMair

17th of May 2009 (Sun), 04:02

While my friend/model was getting her hair and make up done i took some pics of her new pup, shes only 6 months old but so big already

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2457/3537604569_51e15220a1_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2333/3537604609_606bfc8046_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3336/3538417080_53425a4a52_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2182/3537604699_fcac3af516_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2302/3537604733_d0ac7f6e20_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2433/3537604775_af859f57df_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2452/3538417248_1ca0579530_o.jpg

cptrios

23rd of May 2009 (Sat), 18:52

Just got this baby...I love it! At first I thought that my fears were justified - that 100mm was too inconvenient on a crop camera - but I'm starting to think otherwise. The ONLY thing that's a little bit disappointing is that, as I remember reading somewhere on another website, the optics on this guy are designed more for close subjects than far ones, so you do lose some detail with distance. However, I honestly don't notice this unless I'm really digging for it, and what I HAVE noticed is that shots from this lens respond very, very well to sharpening.

Just a DOF experiment here - how awesome is this! That's the roofrack on my car...

cptrios

23rd of May 2009 (Sat), 19:03

And here's another one of my poor mother (using her new/my old XSi:)):

f/2, 1/6400, ISO 250

Tomi Hawk

23rd of May 2009 (Sat), 19:06

50d.. f2

WB is off.
I dont mind it at all .. matter a fact .. I really like that shot ...
Sorta has the effect of an 81a filter .. nice and warm . :)

Cl!ckFoto

25th of May 2009 (Mon), 15:19

what's everyones feelings on this as compared to the 135L? thinking of dumping the 135 for this. it will go on a 5D.

DonJuanMair

25th of May 2009 (Mon), 15:26

what's everyones feelings on this as compared to the 135L? thinking of dumping the 135 for this. it will go on a 5D.

I actually started a thread about this, because I love the 100mm and was wondering if I should have went for the 135L. A few people replied who had both lenses and they said they could hardly notice the difference. Have a look at threads I have started to see. I'm on my cell phone so I can't post the link :)

Cl!ckFoto

27th of May 2009 (Wed), 18:55

how do you guys feel about the bokeh quality from this lens?

Jman13

27th of May 2009 (Wed), 19:05

I've owned the 135L and I now own the 100 f/2. Optically, there is VERY little difference between them. The 100 is just as sharp, and the bokeh is just as nice. The color is a bit richer on the 135, and there is a little less color fringing wide open, though that's a nitpick. Other than that, they're essentially identical. The 135 might be a smidge sharper, but that's like comparing the sharpness of two different brands of razor blades. I have found the 135 to be a more consistent focuser...my 100 can go on spurts where it backfocuses for a while...then it'll be perfect for a while. It's odd. My 135 was always dead on.

Cl!ckFoto

27th of May 2009 (Wed), 19:20

good info Jordan, thank you. I just dumped my 135L, sadly, and should be receiving my 100/2 within the next two days.

cptrios

27th of May 2009 (Wed), 20:28

how do you guys feel about the bokeh quality from this lens?

I took it out to test just that the other day. Look at my previous shot of the leaf on my car, and then there's one. I'd say it's pretty nice :)

That would be a field of tall grass that stretches about 100 yards beyond the in-focus blades.

TooManyShots

27th of May 2009 (Wed), 23:04

New lens, new lens....man haven't bought a lens for a while. Is a Canon EF 100mm F2. Just need to find good use of it and I think I do.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3593/3571497033_00d0febd91_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3571497033/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3612/3571496673_ff5dfc17f1_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3571496673/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3341/3571496867_28301d353f_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3571496867/)

Cl!ckFoto

28th of May 2009 (Thu), 00:00

i think i'll be okay with this lens. and do want that 500/4

Cl!ckFoto

28th of May 2009 (Thu), 11:01

just got mine today. first impressions..........this guy is SHARP.

nicksan

28th of May 2009 (Thu), 12:54

Yep...awesome Matt. AWESOME!
;););)
just got mine today. first impressions..........this guy is SHARP.

Cl!ckFoto

28th of May 2009 (Thu), 13:07

@f2

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3664/3573729832_620375469d_b.jpg

Cl!ckFoto

28th of May 2009 (Thu), 15:29

does anyone have trouble with this lens metering in Av mode? mine's almost a full stop underexposing?

Jman13

28th of May 2009 (Thu), 17:26

does anyone have trouble with this lens metering in Av mode? mine's almost a full stop underexposing?

Nope. Did you knock your EC? Shooting at bright white stuff?

Cl!ckFoto

28th of May 2009 (Thu), 18:00

noticed it mainly while trying to shoot some flowers in spot.

DonJuanMair

28th of May 2009 (Thu), 22:21

yesterday i was having that problem clickfoto, it was really weird.

Cl!ckFoto

28th of May 2009 (Thu), 22:22

i did notice that my battery was low when i was having this problem, i wonder if that's what did it.

DonJuanMair

30th of May 2009 (Sat), 21:53

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3400/3579550715_2d09876097_o.jpg

kumicho

30th of May 2009 (Sat), 22:24

http://kumicho.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p1012421592-4.jpg

1/500 at f2.5

Medic85

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 07:10

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3400/3579550715_2d09876097_o.jpg

Very nice photo and car!

DonJuanMair

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 10:10

thanks medic :)

Jim Schemel

9th of June 2009 (Tue), 21:02

Here are a few that i have captured since i have owned my 100 f2
-Jim

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3310/3599417108_70f8032599_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3560/3594065180_ce4d3d7a28_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/3609187052_09039b3060_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2479/3601956194_21b3a84472_b.jpg

Drozz119

11th of June 2009 (Thu), 11:18

F2, ISO 1000 1/400
http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu260/psaunders119/Dance%20Cedar%20Creek/IMG_1092-copy.jpg

J-B

11th of June 2009 (Thu), 18:54

Jim, that first one is sweet!
Your photo is also really nice drozz

TooManyShots

11th of June 2009 (Thu), 22:43

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3603/3617304845_c3dcff4cfa_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2364/3617306399_a567bf684c_o.jpg

St1ll

13th of June 2009 (Sat), 13:41

F2, ISO 1000 1/400

Nice shot!
Btw, how does the 100 f2 compare with the 135L? Is there such a big difference?

Drozz119

13th of June 2009 (Sat), 15:47

Nice shot!
Btw, how does the 100 f2 compare with the 135L? Is there such a big difference?

Thanks
They're really similar! Both SHARP! The 135 is a little bit sharper, and nicer colors straight from the camera.. As far as AF, they're both super fast! Bokeh is almost identical, with a slight edge to the 135.

I'm actually debating selling one of them, because they are so close in focal length and IQ.

Cl!ckFoto

13th of June 2009 (Sat), 19:26

I get a lot more CA with my 100/2 than i did with the 135L. Besides that and the color rendering, they're nearly identical. for the price, the 100/2 is awesome.

matonanjin

17th of June 2009 (Wed), 10:08

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2465/3635634252_919178d263.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3646/3635649854_28418f8fe1.jpg?v=0

cptrios

19th of June 2009 (Fri), 00:42

Cool shots Ron! Love the second one!

Here's a shot from NYC yesterday. A bit overprocessed and just screwing around, but I don't know, I kinda like it. And I still am blown away by how well shots from this lens respond to sharpening.

1/2000, f/2, ISO 100

cptrios

19th of June 2009 (Fri), 01:46

100% of the original. I think I'm starting to get spoiled because I'm actually catching myself saying "that looks really soft for f/2!" Wicked cloudy day by the way.

matonanjin

19th of June 2009 (Fri), 09:52

thanks cptrios. I am really not a portrait photog. But these shots were a lot of fun. I am a sports one. But I love this lens. Increasing I am using it for about everything.

cptrios

22nd of June 2009 (Mon), 20:58

1/400, f/2, ISO 100

matonanjin

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 09:40

@cptrios:
Very cool shot. B&W really works here. Great composition, use of lines and use of DOF.

Jman13

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 13:59

@ f/2:

http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/grass_stalk.jpg

cptrios

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 10:38

Thanks matonanjin! This really is the ultimate street candid lens. Nice aperture for evening shots, great sharpness, and, best of all, a focal length that lets you stay just far enough away from people coupled with a comparatively tiny size that lets you keep a low profile. Now all I need is a bit of guts!

@JMan13...awesome!

DonJuanMair

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 13:44

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3397/3657052631_6a05f5d4bf_b.jpg

JeffreyVB

25th of June 2009 (Thu), 01:42

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3397/3657052631_6a05f5d4bf_b.jpg

Just plain stunning!!!

DonJuanMair

25th of June 2009 (Thu), 01:46

Thank you very much!

Jannie

26th of June 2009 (Fri), 17:20

I've been going through the photographs in this thread; this is an interesting lens, it has a bokeh quite different than anything I've seen before, quite unique, not better or worse, just different.

DonJuanMair

28th of June 2009 (Sun), 13:35

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2593/3666821477_37f1b645e9_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2602/3667627530_9a5cf3b3a7_o.jpg

matonanjin

28th of June 2009 (Sun), 21:40

Wow , donJuanMair, this second one of the SuperSport is really cool!

Mark-B

1st of July 2009 (Wed), 20:14

5D, 100mm f/2

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p844578650-4.jpg

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p214047799-4.jpg

Rocktoe

2nd of July 2009 (Thu), 00:42

Anyone thinking of getting rid of theirs? This thread really makes me want to buy one! :lol:

DonJuanMair

2nd of July 2009 (Thu), 00:48

Wow , donJuanMair, this second one of the SuperSport is really cool!

thank you!

hennie

12th of July 2009 (Sun), 07:37

In theater, allmost unbeatable.
Scene from musical Beauty and the Beast.

Yeoer

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 04:27

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3397/3657052631_6a05f5d4bf_b.jpg

Great lighting.

DonJuanMair

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 14:08

thank you!

here are a few from last night

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2556/3716275054_496ddf4c9e_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3421/3716275016_965385b3fe_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3460/3716274976_4edd3748ce_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2434/3715463439_88f5887b61_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3481/3716275182_bd0e4c5b4e_o.jpg

DDWD10

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 14:59

This thread sold me on the 100mm f/2; I just scored one for $316 on eBay! I can't wait for it to arrive! :D

matonanjin

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 16:08

This thread sold me on the 100mm f/2; I just scored one for $316 on eBay! I can't wait for it to arrive! :D

You will love it.:D

anthonyi

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 16:35

This is in a 'People' thread too, but it was taken with the 100mm f/2...

Helena

14th of July 2009 (Tue), 13:10

Argh, I'm so torn! I have both 100/2 and 135L and want to sell 135L since I so rarely use it, but can't bring myself to do it. 100 is nearly as good, weighs much less, is smaller and much cheaper, but 135 has some special qualities that I can't really put my finger on...

Ralph Merlino

14th of July 2009 (Tue), 13:16

The 100mm f/2 is a great lens. I have had one for years.
As good s it gets for portraits.

DonJuanMair

14th of July 2009 (Tue), 13:18

Helena

14th of July 2009 (Tue), 15:27

how come you use the 100 more than the 135 just the weight?

The main reason is that I prefer the focal length. 135mm is too long for me both indoors and outdoors. (Outdoors I prefer either shorter or longer.) Yes, weight plays a part too, but if Canon made a 100 or 105L I'd probably sell both 100/2 and 135L and get that one instead, so weight isn't that important. :)

One thing that the 135L does clearly better is colors (and also contrast to some extent) in dull light, and I'm kind of obsessed with colors. :D Perhaps because I am an artist/illustrator and work with colors all day long, so that is the first thing I see in a photo, after the actual subject of course. This makes it very hard to sell the 135L, and I still haven't decided. Fortunately, I don't need the money right now.

Mark-B

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 00:50

20D, ISO 1600, 1/100, f/2.2

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p270316381-4.jpg

20D, ISO 800, 1/100, f/2.2

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p495812455-5.jpg

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matonanjin

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 09:21

Mark,
The second one is especially cool. I find it surprising you got that much DOF that close at F/2.2.

DDWD10

21st of July 2009 (Tue), 13:43

http://i29.tinypic.com/2r587k1.jpg

A quick snap wide open on my 30D. I kinda missed focus but you can see how nicely the thin DoF renders this image.

DDWD10

22nd of July 2009 (Wed), 20:14

Another wide-open snap on my 30D:

http://i31.tinypic.com/34qjsyb.jpg

DonJuanMair

24th of July 2009 (Fri), 02:50

Downtown can be scary past certain hours so we did this as quick as possible

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2481/3751747430_7518b2e905_b.jpg

cptrios

24th of July 2009 (Fri), 09:11

Downtown can be scary past certain hours so we did this as quick as possible

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2481/3751747430_7518b2e905_b.jpg
Great shot! That's not available light, is it?

matonanjin

24th of July 2009 (Fri), 11:56

@DonJuanMair:
so you don't just shoot sports cars? Although this is one very sleek model! ;-)

Great image. Great light.

DonJuanMair

24th of July 2009 (Fri), 14:47

ha not just sport cars :) thank you!

cptrios thank you! that was 2 580exII's through umbrellas one to her left and one to her right, the one to her left not as powerful

DDWD10

24th of July 2009 (Fri), 14:54

Wide open (my avatar!):

http://i27.tinypic.com/2i8vytk.jpg

There is definitely a learning curve associate with lenses faster than f/2.8. My keeper rate at f/2 with this lens has been steadily improving over the past few days.

cptrios

24th of July 2009 (Fri), 23:19

ha not just sport cars :) thank you!

cptrios thank you! that was 2 580exII's through umbrellas one to her left and one to her right, the one to her left not as powerful

Heh. I was thinking "well, there could be a whole lot of neon off to the left and right..." You're a brave man carting that stuff around the city at night!

DonJuanMair

25th of July 2009 (Sat), 00:28

Ha well it was kind of dodgy. Not such a nice part of town to be honest. We got out the car did the shot and boom we were off!

Samina

25th of July 2009 (Sat), 07:43

Seems like a neat lense

DDWD10

26th of July 2009 (Sun), 21:26

Wide open, heavy crop (just barely missed focus!)

http://i29.tinypic.com/10endkk.jpg

Another shot at f/2.8, cropped:

http://i27.tinypic.com/2z8cmf4.jpg

MJones

27th of July 2009 (Mon), 14:34

Don Juan Mair, do you have any more portaits from this lens? Keep em coming guys n gals!

DonJuanMair

27th of July 2009 (Mon), 19:27

Don Juan Mair, do you have any more portaits from this lens? Keep em coming guys n gals!

Yeah check my website and the people section. They're all taken with this lens

Feudal1

28th of July 2009 (Tue), 22:58

Yeah check my website and the people section. They're all taken with this lens

Anthony, I checked out your site. Excellent work!!! The portrait work is especially good. :)

DonJuanMair

28th of July 2009 (Tue), 23:01

thank you very much!

DDWD10

28th of July 2009 (Tue), 23:15

I have to say, Anthony, you're shots convinced me to get this outstanding lens ;)

DonJuanMair

29th of July 2009 (Wed), 01:01

ha thanks! i love this lens. I rented the 5D mkII and i used it loads on that and loved it.

check this out, this is at f2.8

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3437/3768263124_7824426855_o.jpg

and look at this 100% crop

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/3768263764_a4cd165e0f_o.jpg

its an amazing lens for the price

Mark-B

6th of August 2009 (Thu), 16:28

Minimum focus distance @ f/2, 1/125, ISO 400 w/ -1 EV bounced flash

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p549861198-4.jpg

Mark-B

13th of August 2009 (Thu), 23:45

100mm f/2 @ f/2
Cropped from larger image

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p877047200-4.jpg

matonanjin

14th of August 2009 (Fri), 08:26

Pretty damn cool. Great colors!

DonJuanMair

14th of August 2009 (Fri), 13:23

from a shoot for a girl wanting a couple of looks

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3517/3820069010_d866f13cd7_b.jpg

BeritOlam

15th of August 2009 (Sat), 11:33

^ Now I know why you go by Don Juan!!!! :D :D Great shot, btw....and not because of the obvious reasons! ;) ;)

DDWD10

23rd of August 2009 (Sun), 11:04

Hard act to follow, so I won't even try ;)

f/2

http://i32.tinypic.com/ztcf3s.jpg

Mark-B

29th of August 2009 (Sat), 01:50

Chris Shivers PBR Invitational
Baton Rouge, LA 08/28/09

20D with 100mm f/2

ISO 1600, f/2, 1/500

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p876603502-4.jpg

ISO 1600, f/2, 1/400

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p957384053-4.jpg

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BlueTsunami

3rd of September 2009 (Thu), 04:52

Here are a few that i have captured since i have owned my 100 f2
-Jim

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3310/3599417108_70f8032599_b.jpg

Good lord, what a beautiful shot!