Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 L USM

[form]

Maybe I'm only seeing them out of stock at resellers because I'm trying to use the live.com cashback option to knock $80 off the total.

[Gary W. Graley]

Night shot in Lyon France a while ago
20D at ISO800

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/GaryWGraley/EOS%2020D/35L/Lyon_Church1.jpg

beautiful lens, need to get out and play more often!
G2

[71sbeetle]

Maybe I'm only seeing them out of stock at resellers because I'm trying to use the live.com cashback option to knock $80 off the total.

nope we did it thru live.com too, but the cashback was $48 not $80 :confused:

[form]

Well JR has 6% cashback but it's not in stock.

[71sbeetle]

yep, still wouldn't be $80 though :)

so, rumors are the 35L MKII is coming soon :)

[x2x3x4x5x]

Some randoms:
http://i40.tinypic.com/ehc7c5.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/nr0mck.jpg

[x2x3x4x5x]

And this is what my friends and I do late at night:
http://i41.tinypic.com/2n8rdbm.jpg
My buddy Christian.

http://i42.tinypic.com/1z2f18o.jpg
I'm rocking the green bandanna.

(prolly shouldn't post these, oh well ;))

[adam*]

Doing a bank transfer in a few hours and will have the lens by Thursday or even by tomorrow. Excited? You bet!

[71sbeetle]

03/11/2009 4:57 A.M. OUT FOR DELIVERY

[71sbeetle]

it's very nice !!!!!!

[wallybud]

Love the last shot, Pat.

[x2x3x4x5x]

Three friends of mine made the mistake of buying their own place, as a result 7+ 19-24 year old kids never leave.

[71sbeetle]

reminds me of That 70's show .... God I love that show lol

[wallybud]

Hahaha Pat! Sounds like what would happen...

Gettin wasted at a work retreat up in Rochester, NY

Both at 1.4
http://i550.photobucket.com/albums/ii411/Lodzinskiw/Gangsta.jpg

http://i550.photobucket.com/albums/ii411/Lodzinskiw/DaMirror.jpg

[Azzure_7]

A lens that I parted awhile ago. . . sigh..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3335/3222327532_0f27192aeb.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3366/3316271182_bc87bbd715.jpg

[wallybud]

Azzure...So sad...:(

[adam*]

Guess what I got this morning :) Going to take it on a walk to the gym, damn it's almost heavy enough that I don't even have to bother with weights.

[wallybud]

Video shot with only the 35L
Anyone know how I get the exif for video?

Wegmans managers prank calling other store managers from around jersey ;)

http://vimeo.com/3580989

[adam*]

Hah that video is awesome. Very nice quality too.

Here are my first efforts from the 35L. Think it's going to take some getting used to but I MUCH prefer the focal length over 50mm so far.

#1: Quite like this, will probably convert it to b+w and add it to my recession story.
http://www.pbase.com/image/110131169.jpg

#2: 100% crop (straight out of cam). Focus on the 'J'. Think I got a sharp copy?
http://www.pbase.com/image/110131175.jpg

#3: Churns out some nice bokeh ey.
http://www.pbase.com/image/110131181.jpg

[wallybud]

Thanks adam ;)

CONGRATS man FINALLY!

looks like you def got a nice copy, just check that the af is accurate most of the time...

and god that bokeh is uber sweet, love the angle too, just enough

[Nordly]

I really like that first shot, Adam!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3645/3354494488_4d98166bc0_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3576/3353671769_413788f9ce_o.jpg

[MinhThien]

I love this lens on FF!

[airfrogusmc]

on a 5D
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_1447.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_1433.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_1439.jpg

[fumanchewable]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3465/3318240550_24c5fb1f66_o.jpg

this was on a 40D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3366/3275906277_8c317f6877_o.jpg

...and on a 5D2

[Helena]

My favourite lens!

Here are some recent shots (5D):

http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/POTN/2009/20090214_011_5dbb.jpg

http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/POTN/2009/20090314_003_5dbb.jpg

http://www.graphicgarden.com/keep/POTN/2009/20090314_004_5dbb.jpg

[wallybud]

Helena would love the last is you took a vertical crop right out of the middle;)

[Nordly]

fumanchewable, love that first shot of yours! Great post processing!

[x2x3x4x5x]

http://i41.tinypic.com/lfots.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/2pqvq7m.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/rgx8pk.jpg
http://i41.tinypic.com/eqwkcz.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/15x0lys.jpg

Got all of those printed on 16x24 canvas for 'em.

[MinhThien]

^^^Nice set! I really like #4!

[fumanchewable]

thanks a lot =)

edit: for anyone that thinks the 40D shot is sharper... it is. the 5D2 shot was done at F14, and i think the 40D pic was at 2.8 or 4. cheers =)

[x2x3x4x5x]

http://i41.tinypic.com/2a7v3p1.jpg

[wallybud]

Pat love the above set. ^This one I kind of miss more of the blown background, too much grey over for me.

[x2x3x4x5x]

http://i44.tinypic.com/293xc07.jpg

[Azzure_7]

Azzure...So sad...:(

I don't want to be pity. lol
Yah it is sad thanks.

[x2x3x4x5x]

I don't usually like shooting parties and decline 95% of them, but a past client's son just turned 1. I couldn't say no. And plus, they went ALLLLL out.

Clown cake, Coach cake, and a white cake. Plus a DJ, videographer, sick venue, etc etc.
http://i42.tinypic.com/svm5jr.jpg
some detail.

[tupper]

Those are amazing!

[ALaS]

http://i43.tinypic.com/2pqvq7m.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/eqwkcz.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/15x0lys.jpg

Got all of those printed on 16x24 canvas for 'em.

I'm lovin' these ones! Especially the second one. Great work pat! GREAT work. Question: Were any reflectors used?

[x2x3x4x5x]

Nope. I had a white shirt on, but it was terribly overcast for that to even do anything. :)

[The Ghost of FM]

The weather finally improved enough around here to get me outdoors for a few shots down at a local conservation area. Shot with a 1DsMkII



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G1121.jpg



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G1136copycopyCustom.jpg



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G1150copy682x1024Large.jpg



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G1161Large.jpg



Cheers!

[JeShUa]

I love this thread. Haha.

[stathunter]

My absolute fav lens is my 35L................... :)

[ALaS]

Pat, your shots make me want to go out and buy your set up. Stop it.

[x2x3x4x5x]

Haha. You should see the huge canvas! Seriously though, the 5D2's resolution shines when you make large books/prints. My 40D looked pretty similarly downrezzed to 800x long. I didn't notice how awesome 21mp's were until I went 16x24 and larger.

[Dorman]

Pat, your shots make me want to go out and buy your set up. Stop it.

As you probably know, his setup is only one factor in his images. Yes he shoots at / near wide open most of the time, which can be accomplished with a number of lenses. I think more importantly (and often overlooked in most image threads) are his eye for composition, his soft skills of interacting with his subjects to bring out the best in them for the photos, and his post processing skills / style. So while I agree a 35L + 5DMKII would be schweeeeet, I think it's the least important factor in his style (which he has really defined).

[wallybud]

As you probably know, his setup is only one factor in his images. Yes he shoots at / near wide open most of the time, which can be accomplished with a number of lenses. I think more importantly (and often overlooked in most image threads) are his eye for composition, his soft skills of interacting with his subjects to bring out the best in them for the photos, and his post processing skills / style. So while I agree a 35L + 5DMKII would be schweeeeet, I think it's the least important factor in his style (which he has really defined).

I think a big factor is his ability to be a smoooooth operaterrrrrrr ;)

[x2x3x4x5x]

I usually just take my pants off. That gets me some pretty slick reactions. ;)

[JeShUa]

I'm glad you usually decline little kid's parties.

[wallybud]

Haha Pat!

God IM BORED!

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/wallybud/iMac.jpg

[Dorman]

I think a big factor is his ability to be a smoooooth operaterrrrrrr ;)

with no less than five o's for exxxtra emphasis. ;)

[x2x3x4x5x]

Some randoms from that party.
http://i41.tinypic.com/2el6t6o.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/2h3bnh4.jpg

[pratman64]

Love your presentation, Pat. Especially the bottom one. How'd you do it?

[WhyFi]

^^^ are you talking about the cells? LightRoom2 has a really cool/easy print feature for that.

[drPheta]

Wow, the distortion on this lens is so minimal! iwaniwaniwaniwaniwaniwaniwaniwan!!!! Out of stock EVERYWHERE and used ones FS disappear before I can even notice them for sale!

[x2x3x4x5x]

Love your presentation, Pat. Especially the bottom one. How'd you do it?
Photoshop with snap line thingys (don't know the technical name). Resize an image to 562x tall and then just delete around the guidelines.

[wallybud]

St Patricks Day - I can't believe I didn't drop the camera at all (that's what neck straps are for ;) It's an intoxication thing lol)


http://i550.photobucket.com/albums/ii411/Lodzinskiw/Nikki.jpg

http://i550.photobucket.com/albums/ii411/Lodzinskiw/Shots.jpg

[form]

So, now this is the next lens I'll be getting...as soon as I get enough money.

[CkWong]

I'll be picking this lens up tomorrow thanks to craigslist. You'll be seeing some samples pics very soon!

[phamster]

@ x2x3x4x5x nice photos there !!! it was a birth day party?

nice..

phamster

[phamster]

@ form,

you will love your 35L !!!

at first i didn't like it for portraits. now it is the best lens for full body shots. .

@ wallybud

nice green stuff.. did you have a good time with them too??

phamster

[form]

I haven't ordered it yet. I just got the 85L and the CC bill is still causing physical pain.

[phamster]

http://i41.tinypic.com/5vaq92.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/f9gv3n.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/22j0r9.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/1hs7ec.jpg

http://i44.tinypic.com/2z7if87.jpg

[ALaS]

Wow nice set. Why kind of lighting did you use? Can you explain your light set up if you don't mind?

[phamster]

Wow nice set. Why kind of lighting did you use? Can you explain your light set up if you don't mind?


http://i40.tinypic.com/2j1q4ja.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/160sxux.jpg

and the set up...

i have a $45 softbox http://alzodigital.com/online_store/alzo_porta_flash_soft_box.htm , with the 580EXII triggered by..alzodigital trigger kit..http://alzodigital.com/online_store/wireless_flash_trigger.htm

settings was manual, as the night came fast, the shutter speeds dragged on longer...

i kept the power of the 580EXII @ 1/4th. about 6 feet away..

phamster

[jdlloyd67]

St Patricks Day - I can't believe I didn't drop the camera at all (that's what neck straps are for ;) It's an intoxication thing lol)


http://i550.photobucket.com/albums/ii411/Lodzinskiw/Nikki.jpg


http://i550.photobucket.com/albums/ii411/Lodzinskiw/Shots.jpg

Wally, you've got mad photog skillz!!! Enjoyed viewing your site.

[MinhThien]

Phamster those are great! Nice lighting and WOW shutter speed was so low and picture are really sharp!

http://i41.tinypic.com/5vaq92.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/f9gv3n.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/22j0r9.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/1hs7ec.jpg

http://i44.tinypic.com/2z7if87.jpg

[adam*]

Finally managed to have another play with it and found an AWESOME location today. Really want to get someone down there to model.

#1: f/1.6
http://www.pbase.com/image/110400346.jpg

#2: f/1.4
http://www.pbase.com/image/110400394.jpg

#3: f/1.4
http://www.pbase.com/image/110400357.jpg

#4: New (under construction) Haymarket Metro, Newcastle upon Tyne - f/2.0
http://www.pbase.com/image/110400374.jpg

[ALaS]

Nice, Pham! Thanks for the set up info and pictures!

[adam*]

More of the same:

#1:f/2
http://www.pbase.com/image/110401943.jpg

#2: f/1.6
http://www.pbase.com/image/110401941.jpg

#3: f/1.4
http://www.pbase.com/image/110401934.jpg

[wallybud]

Keep em comin adam! Glad to see you enjoying your new glass;)

[x2x3x4x5x]

http://i41.tinypic.com/2krm08.jpg

[drPheta]

Pat, your work is amazing. I look at all those photos you post up, and I look forward to working with my 35L. Hot DAMN she looks good in this photo. Did you use any additional lighting?

PS, what lenses do you typically use for your work?

[x2x3x4x5x]

All natural light with pretty minimal post (her skin was flawless). No reflectors/flashes/etc.

Thanks man. :)

And I pretty much shoot with just my 5d2 and 35L. I have an 85 and a few other lenses I can borrow if need be, but I try to make the 35 work for everything. I love it that much.

I plan on getting a 50L shortly though.

[ALaS]

Where's that at pat?

[x2x3x4x5x]

Taj Mahal in Atlantic City.

[mleone]

OMG Amazing!!!!
http://i41.tinypic.com/2krm08.jpg

[wallybud]

How was Ac man?! Ill be there in April for two days lol

[x2x3x4x5x]

It was a blast! Too bad I'm not 21 yet. :(

[wallybud]

Yeah that would help lol...Im actually going to be there because my gf will be turning 21 ;)

[drPheta]

I thought that was in AC.

Pat, are you telling me that you shoot weddings mainly with a 5D and the 35L?

[drPheta]

OMG OMG OMG OMG.

Look what the UPS man delivered! So far soooooooo goood!


And guess what? It's got a UX date code!
http://www.petertphan.com/pics/camgear/images/l01 Canon EF 35 f1.4 L.jpg

http://myboys.petertphan.com/images/20090320IMG_0009.jpg

http://myboys.petertphan.com/images/20090320IMG_0013.jpg

[phamster]

your two dogs are beautiful !!!! BTW the lens is too...

phamster

[drPheta]

Thanks, phamster. Do you find you use your 50 much, compared to the 35L? I'm still debating on whether or not to unload the 28/1.8 and 50/1.4 I have, since I just picked up the 35L.

[wallybud]

Id keep the 50 and unload the 28...it most likely won't cross your mind ever again;)

[phamster]

for my use, the 50 1.4 just isn't even on a body that much.. i hold on to it because, well it was my first prime.. and on the 40D, works for the 80MM length.. so it gives me the flexibility..

when i do the wedding job, i just use my 24-70 on my 5DMKII, and the 35L on the 5D classic.. super combos...

phamster

[x2x3x4x5x]

Pham,

I have a strange request.

Can you take a tripod mounted shot of a person with the 35L and 50 wide open? Just so I can see the difference in framing relative to subject distance?

I'm debating if I'd really have use for the 50L... I think I would.

<3

[phamster]

Pham,

I have a strange request.

Can you take a tripod mounted shot of a person with the 35L and 50 wide open? Just so I can see the difference in framing relative to subject distance?

I'm debating if I'd really have use for the 50L... I think I would.

<3

i have the tripod, and the 35L, but i don't have the 50 1.2L, just the 50 1.4..

you just want to see the difference between the framing of the 35 and the 50.. (tripod won't move, subject wont move.)

phamster

[x2x3x4x5x]

Yeah - wide open preferably from 5 feet? I'm not going to compare IQ or bokeh quality, just framing and relative subject distance.

[phamster]

as soon as the wife comes home, i will do for you..

phamster

[EOSBoy]

Dis lenz...I could had dis?



lol

[phamster]

wife is working super late, so if anybody else has same set up as i, please help out with x2x3x4x5x request..

phamster

[drPheta]

I do, but I don't have anyone around to shoot at the moment.

[phamster]

I do, but I don't have anyone around to shoot at the moment.

ha ha.. that is my problem too..

pham to phan

[form]

http://i41.tinypic.com/2krm08.jpg

Yah that last shot makes me doubly wish JR.com had the 35L in stock. BTW what did you use for fill light?

[phamster]

@ form, is that 85L everything you thought it would be? (i know off topic)

pham

[x2x3x4x5x]

No fill. All ambient baby. Just found a good spot and ex locked on her skin.

[form]

I see, nice spot. I have to look out for that kind of lighting angle.

The 85L is nice; it wasn't a matter of being worth it or not, it was a matter of necessity. I NEED fast primes, especially the 85L and 35L. Tomorrow will be its first wedding shoot. I don't currently have the skill to do such an expensive lens justice but perhaps I'll still get a few good shots with it.

As soon as JR.com gets 35L back in stock I'll be buying one of them.

[DL.Photography]

OMG OMG OMG OMG, I'm more exited than you...looks like there really is a new batch of 35L's coming...what is the exact date code on yours...I just want to get an idea of what month this was manufactured.

Im gonna grab one once BH or JR gets them in stock. Where did you order from?

OMG OMG OMG OMG.

Look what the UPS man delivered! So far soooooooo goood!


And guess what? It's got a UX date code!
http://www.petertphan.com/pics/camgear/images/l01%20Canon%20EF%2035%20f1.4%20L.jpg

[drPheta]

UX02 = Feb 2009

[DL.Photography]

UX02 = Feb 2009

Whoa. Where did you get yours from?..I've been looking everywhere!

[wallybud]

I see, nice spot. I have to look out for that kind of lighting angle.

The 85L is nice; it wasn't a matter of being worth it or not, it was a matter of necessity. I NEED fast primes, especially the 85L and 35L. Tomorrow will be its first wedding shoot. I don't currently have the skill to do such an expensive lens justice but perhaps I'll still get a few good shots with it.

As soon as JR.com gets 35L back in stock I'll be buying one of them.

You're crazy?? I just checked out your wedding gallery...amazing work! I love how a lot of the PP you do goes really well/seems to fit each couple. It really helps bring the images to life ;)

[i_am_hydrogen]

And this is what my friends and I do late at night:

My buddy Christian.

http://i42.tinypic.com/1z2f18o.jpg
I'm rocking the green bandanna.

(prolly shouldn't post these, oh well ;))

Alright, now.

[x2x3x4x5x]

Haha oh shush.

[phamster]

good stuff.. i will take some photos at my family gathering today..

pham

[form]

My retouching is a reflection of the mood I feel the photo is in (or the mood I'm in). If the photo gives the feeling of a definite mood to myself, then I like to think it will do the same for others and I'm done processing it.

I don't think my stuff is on the caliber of that other guy's photo post. But regardless, I need a 35L for all the low light situations I run into in Vegas.

[phamster]

My retouching is a reflection of the mood I feel the photo is in (or the mood I'm in). If the photo gives the feeling of a definite mood to myself, then I like to think it will do the same for others and I'm done processing it.

I don't think my stuff is on the caliber of that other guy's photo post. But regardless, I need a 35L for all the low light situations I run into in Vegas.

sounds like you need 2 more canon products.. lol..

1. 5D MKII
2. 35 1.4 L...

those will handle about anything low light VEGAS will throw at you.. if that combo can't handle it, then the picture is not worth taking.. BTW you do awesome work.

phamster

[form]

Thanks, I'm glad you think so but I see others on this and FM forums and know I'm nothing in comparison.

Can't afford the 5D II nor can I justify it for its cost. The 35L I can afford and justify; it gives me 2 stops more light and narrower DoF. I know the 85L and 35L together cost more than the 5D II, but the lens really does make a bigger difference than the body sometimes, and when I bought the 85L I didn't have the money for both 85L and 35L. Now with a bunch of jobs coming up over the next week I'm actually going to make enough extra.

[phamster]

Thanks, I'm glad you think so but I see others on this and FM forums and know I'm nothing in comparison.

Can't afford the 5D II nor can I justify it for its cost. The 35L I can afford and justify; it gives me 2 stops more light and narrower DoF. I know the 85L and 35L together cost more than the 5D II, but the lens really does make a bigger difference than the body sometimes, and when I bought the 85L I didn't have the money for both 85L and 35L. Now with a bunch of jobs coming up over the next week I'm actually going to make enough extra.

others work and one's work is just your own subjective feeling. "as long as the client is happy?" is my motto.. and most of the time or all the time the client is happy.

others work may look amazing, because they and their client had time to do the shots..

my limitations i have noticed is the ability to get a good venue, or time after the ceremony and the couple to work with..

it seems like weddings never go on time, and the make up time countermeasure is to cut out the photography time. my last wedding the mother didn't want to make the guest wait too long and made the daughter compromise, and cut the photography time out by 1/2.

i still got paid the full amount but i felt bad for the couple. i had stuff set up downtown to do, and wanted to do some creative stuff.. oh well

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=662238

phamster

[pratman64]

I checked out your wedding series, phamster. Nice work. There is this journalistic feel to the photos. Well done.

[phamster]

@ x2x3x4x5x

here are your shots.

with the 50 1.4

http://i44.tinypic.com/29g0jnl.jpg


and with the 35L

http://i42.tinypic.com/2ykc3k3.jpg


phamster

[x2x3x4x5x]

Thank you so much Pham! I really appreciate it.

Some random photos to not make my post worthless. :)
http://i43.tinypic.com/bi8aon.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/vkxg8.jpg

[wallybud]

Not sure the going "awesome" price for a 50L but there is one on FM for $900...

[x2x3x4x5x]

WHAT?!?!!?!?!?!

I can't find it. :(

Edit: 50L was sold. Damn...

[wallybud]

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/752923

[wallybud]

Sorry man it has sold...I didn't look through the thread as he seemed to be keeping the list up to date :(

I tried...

[x2x3x4x5x]

Yeah I'm glad you're looking out for me. :)

I'm looking for a 50L and possibly 85L to replace my 1.8. The 1.8 just... has no "pop".

[MichSt]

5D + 35L.

http://quagliata.smugmug.com/photos/496840418_qcNCi-L.jpg

[wallybud]

Awesome shot, the subject isolation makes it seem like you superimposed her on the canvas haha!

[gwunwai]

Some photos from my recent vacation in Melbourne. Hope that I didn't pull down the amazing standard of images in this thread.
http://jaswai.smugmug.com/photos/494342256_r5FVE-M.jpg

http://jaswai.smugmug.com/photos/494367493_vfbJn-M.jpg

[SeattleSpeedster]

^^^ nice shots...love the lines

new puppy...

http://www.vispoint.com/album/Moms%20Dogs/slides/IMG_8848.jpg

http://www.vispoint.com/album/Moms%20Dogs/slides/IMG_8943.jpg

[71sbeetle]

5D and 35L here too :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3430/3357963957_419a1e8a33_o.jpg

[phamster]

serious autocrossers there !! that car must weight about 1900 lb-2200 lbs?

[DL.Photography]

Phamster, If you're not too busy, can you post a sample image using the 35L on the 40D and the 5DII. Please :D. I just want to see the perspective difference + DOF + bokeh quality etc etc on the 2 bodies.

@ x2x3x4x5x

here are your shots.

with the 50 1.4

and with the 35L

phamster

[Maffu]

Has anyone any shots from this lens mounted to a 450D? Thanks!

[LL01773]

Has anyone any shots from this lens mounted to a 450D? Thanks!

If you ever come to one of the SE UK thread meets then you can try mine out for a while to see for yourself if its any good. (as long as I'm able to make it as well of course ;))

[TheGreatDivorce]

http://i43.tinypic.com/bi8aon.jpg


Sickness.

And whoever got the 50L for $900 got an AMAZING deal.

[Photomek]

Some shots in the evening:

[Photomek]

A few more:

[phamster]

@ TheGreatDivorcE


of your primes, what one do you like the best?

(holy trinity batman.. you've got THEM ALL !!)


@ Photomek.. nice shots, must be great to be in europe, and to have all the old world beauty !!

phamster

[71sbeetle]

serious autocrossers there !! that car must weight about 1900 lb-2200 lbs?

Actually that's the APR Race team at the Koni Challenge :)

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=665565

[wallybud]

Tomek love the shots man...BW conversions good great too;)

Last night I actually pushed my MKII and 35 to the limit...SO DARK!
-couldn't focus 40% of the time
-ISO 6400 and 12800 @1.4
-shutter down around 1/20 1/30
-and all to "just get the shot" not even properly exposed haha

Here's on I liked
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/wallybud/Barshot.jpg

Minor fill flash. ISO 12800 lol
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/wallybud/Sister.jpg

Minor Fill. 3200 1.6
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g213/wallybud/Selvi3.jpg

[phamster]

my favorite model, my wifey !!

super dark outside, wanted to push the bare flash...

ISO 800, F 13, 1/20 sec manual mode.
http://i43.tinypic.com/vr797b.jpg

[phamster]

Phamster, If you're not too busy, can you post a sample image using the 35L on the 40D and the 5DII. Please :D. I just want to see the perspective difference + DOF + bokeh quality etc etc on the 2 bodies.

here you go.. see if your eyes can tell.. exif data should be intact.. both shot @ 1.8.. both look nice i think.. i thought there would be a bigger difference.



http://i39.tinypic.com/2uzwm7c.jpg

http://i44.tinypic.com/30mqvps.jpg


phamster

[drPheta]

Took some photos for my sister's restaurant (last minute thing, so didn't get to setup my lighting and used ambient).
http://petertphan.com/pics/wild_rice/images/20090321IMG_0063.jpg

http://petertphan.com/pics/wild_rice/images/20090321IMG_0035.jpg

http://petertphan.com/pics/wild_rice/images/20090321IMG_0051.jpg

I also took the lens out to a bar in K-Town NYC. WIll get those up later.

[form]

Jeez, not having a 35L to go along with my 85L is absolutely killing me. I really need that extra width!

[Blue S2]

here you go.. see if your eyes can tell.. exif data should be intact.. both shot @ 1.8.. both look nice i think.. i thought there would be a bigger difference.



http://i39.tinypic.com/2uzwm7c.jpg

http://i44.tinypic.com/30mqvps.jpg


phamster

If those are from the exact same position, then there is a major difference between the two. The perspective is way different. The second shot, I assume is the 5DII, shows much greater distance between the car and the edge of the piano. The first shot has more compression between the car and the middle of the piano.

[drPheta]

Wierd. I would think the 40D would make the FOV smaller, thus less foreground in front of the piano.

[form]

Just look at the OOF highlight size and you'll know which is which.

[jwcdds]

I have a feeling Phamster didn't take those photos at exactly the same distance away from the little car.

The size of the car is nearly identical, which leads me to believe that he was closer to the car when taking the photo on FF.

[phamster]

it wasn't taken at the same distance, that would be a dead give away. i took and cropped to make the car look almost the same.

but i think Form know what to look for as the tall tell signs of the 35L perspective.

anyways..it shows that the lens not the body makes the difference. the picture quality is about the same for my eyes..

the difference in the cost of the 2 bodies is $1800, and the image difference isn't showing me that.. he he..

phamster

[DL.Photography]

Thanks Phamster!!!!!

I guess these pictures are links, they don't show up on my screen. I'll take a look at them when I get home.


here you go.. see if your eyes can tell.. exif data should be intact.. both shot @ 1.8.. both look nice i think.. i thought there would be a bigger difference.
phamster

[DL.Photography]

As far as IQ is concerned, I don't see much difference. Thanks again Phamster

[phamster]

well, here is the full framed no cropping.. does it change your mind?


http://i39.tinypic.com/140lmc3.jpg

http://i44.tinypic.com/jg2i2u.jpg

[jwcdds]

IMO, does look a tad better on FF. :D

[DL.Photography]

No, I like the one with the 40D more because the toy subaru is more visible =P. Yes yes, it does look the 35L would be more fun on a FF, but after I get the 35L, I will save for the 5D2...all thanks to you :oops:

[phamster]

No, I like the one with the 40D more because the toy subaru is more visible =P. Yes yes, it does look the 35L would be more fun on a FF, but after I get the 35L, I will save for the 5D2...all thanks to you :oops:

keep in mind my wife kept on saying: " it ain't the TOOL, it is the FOOL !" and i told her the FF camera is going to be much better watch.. now she agrees the IQ is better.

phamster

[wallybud]

No, I like the one with the 40D more because the toy subaru is more visible =P. Yes yes, it does look the 35L would be more fun on a FF, but after I get the 35L, I will save for the 5D2...all thanks to you :oops:

Looks like you like the FOV you get with the 35 on the 40D...after you pick up the 5DMKII you should pick up a 50L :p:cool:

[DL.Photography]

Looks like you like the FOV you get with the 35 on the 40D...after you pick up the 5DMKII you should pick up a 50L :p:cool:

I actually like the FOV of both, but right now I'm forcing myself be satisfied with the 40D haha. Well....I guess its really my bank account that is forcing me to be satisfied with it. :o

I think I can get used to the 35L on a FF just by looking at the shots on this thread.

[x2x3x4x5x]

35 is so versitle because of three big factors:
1. It's somewhat wide.
2. It has a close MFD.
3. It's f/1.4

All of those combined equate to a fantastic shooting experience. Shooting wide and pushing in tight (often a foot away from my subjects) allows me to express so much more expression than a tele would.

[DL.Photography]

I agree, zooming with my feet will help me lose weight :lol:

35 is so versitle because of three big factors:
1. It's somewhat wide.
2. It has a close MFD.
3. It's f/1.4

All of those combined equate to a fantastic shooting experience. Shooting wide and pushing in tight (often a foot away from my subjects) allows me to express so much more expression than a tele would.

[Helena]

35 is so versitle because of three big factors:
1. It's somewhat wide.
2. It has a close MFD.
3. It's f/1.4

All of those combined equate to a fantastic shooting experience. Shooting wide and pushing in tight (often a foot away from my subjects) allows me to express so much more expression than a tele would.

Well said! I agree with everything you wrote. I use mine for street, landscapes, people, details of "stuff" and much more. It's a joy to use and never disappoints.