Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 L USM

[airfrogusmc]

Thanks,

Hey Ghost still haven't bought the 14L yet. Might soon though. Had to get a new computer (pro Mac) instead.

[inzite]

the 35L shooting the beast in the house.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/3864165275_9d58e2c5d2_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2447/3864169163_6479842ebc_o.jpg

[alt4852]

the 35L shooting the beast in the house.

..is that a D3 + 200mm f/2?

[inzite]

..is that a D3 + 200mm f/2?

bingo!

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_0329.jpg

[airfrogusmc]

my beasts shot with 35L

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_4354.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_4355.jpg

[twoshadows]

f/1.4
http://www.pbase.com/iangreyphotography/image/116622334/original.jpg

f/1.6

http://www.pbase.com/iangreyphotography/image/116281441/original.jpg

[poppie guy]

f/1.4
http://www.pbase.com/iangreyphotography/image/116622334/original.jpg

f/1.6

http://www.pbase.com/iangreyphotography/image/116281441/original.jpg

Very nice, which program do you use to do the b&w conversions? I like these.

[blackwize]

shot wide open

[ScootersDaddy]

Nice portrait, great colors in that one. :)

[The Ghost of FM]

.



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G2359PSsmallcopy.jpg



Cheers!

[twoshadows]

Nice light. Nice shot...^^^

[blackwize]

another one wide open. Since I got the new EeS focusing screen for my 5d, shooting wide open and adjusting focus is now easier

[The Ghost of FM]

Nice light. Nice shot...^^^
Thanks Ian! ;)

Cheers!

[twoshadows]

Very nice, which program do you use to do the b&w conversions? I like these.


Thanks, Poppie Guy :) . I hope I'm not disappointing you when I tell you that I'm just using PS. Desaturate, increase contrast, a lot of dodging and burning and the like. Nothing special :) .

A friend has developed an action for PS that gives roughly the same look as what I'm doing, so I'm going to give that a try and see.

[quadrap]

another one wide open. Since I got the new EeS focusing screen for my 5d, shooting wide open and adjusting focus is now easier
love love love your Photos / website wish i could afford a vacation on your side of the world. Great stuff

[echo]

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/634819804_Ba5KG-XL.jpg
With some off camera flash

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/634769556_PgunH-XL.jpg

:)

[blackwize]

thanks quadrap :) Keep dreaming it and you'll find yourself in Ghana way sooner than you think.

Echo, your photos are amazing :)

[echo]

Thanks! You live in one of the most photo rich places on Earth :)

[GMCPhotographics]

Here's a 5DII and a 35L landscape, taken a few days ago in Swanage, Dorset, UK:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/3874269626_83c050aafe_o.jpg

[echo]

Amazing sky!

One that has had *some* pp, taken at f/1.8

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/635473884_mekbf-L.jpg

[airbutchie]

I always forget how wonderful this glass can be on a full framed body... Love the color replications it can produce and how effective it can be at landscaping shooting, as well...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3439/3855223442_f7f35ea1eb_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2661/3855222898_b871b1c539_b.jpg

- airbutchie

[helloagain36]

I think that this lens has been moved to priority #1 on my must have lens list, there are some absolutely stunning images in this thread.

[Subimatt]

arg... this thread doesnt help me either.

[bzzztobee]

arg... this thread doesnt help me either.

me neither. i'm still debating whether i should get this or 85mm L f/1.2.

[poppie guy]

me neither. i'm still debating whether i should get this or 85mm L f/1.2.

I'm still debating between this and the 50L. The recent price increase of the 50L is making the 35L seem more attractive.

[xMClass]

I kinda miss this lens...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3512/3200688712_26d31eaf85.jpg

[wildcart]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3471/3875243077_fccba0df8e_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2443/3876034106_50202cf084_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2645/3875263945_c2db905774_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3433/3876075744_37b26ca52b_o.jpg

More pix from this set can be found @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/wildcart/sets/72157622074537109

[BscPhoto]

Excuse all the cat shots... But all the fur makes for a great demonstration of the sharpness of this AWESOME lens. It's stupid-sharp. For a crop camera, it's THE "standard 50mm" to have. Click for larger/more info:

http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_5263.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=858) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_5413.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=857) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_3589.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=754) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_5299.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=860)
I like your cat.

[Double Negative]

[IMG]...More pix from this set can be found @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/wildcart/sets/72157622074537109

Wow, nice stuff! Looks like a fantastic event, too. No shortage of cute models either.

I like your cat.

Thanks! :)

The orange one is "Tang" (I'll give you three guesses why) and the other is "Zoe," a Maine Coon.

[wildcart]

Wow, nice stuff! Looks like a fantastic event, too. No shortage of cute models either.

Thanks! Yeah it was great :D Lots of nice colors and cute models ;)

[iwishiwasafish]

i have just been educated on this thread about how everyone that owns a 35 1.4 including myself, has wasted wasted there money, because the 30 1.4 sigma is a better lens. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=746584&highlight=bscphoto

[KAS]

what?

Interesting read...I still like my 35L

[iwishiwasafish]

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh42/filmisdead8/foolsball_0001.jpg

[Double Negative]

i have just been educated on this thread about how everyone that owns a 35 1.4 including myself, has wasted wasted there money, because the 30 1.4 sigma is a better lens. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=746584&highlight=bscphoto

I don't think so. ;)

[ChrisGorabPhotography]

i have just been educated on this thread about how everyone that owns a 35 1.4 including myself, has wasted wasted there money, because the 30 1.4 sigma is a better lens. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=746584&highlight=bscphoto

Yeah? How about on a 5D?

[iwishiwasafish]

I don't think so. ;)

i just need some help over there, they are calling me a troll for saying the 35L is better.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=746584&highlight=bscphoto

[airfrogusmc]

i have just been educated on this thread about how everyone that owns a 35 1.4 including myself, has wasted wasted there money, because the 30 1.4 sigma is a better lens. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=746584&highlight=bscphoto

I've shot with both and prefer the 35 L not by a little but a bunch.

Its sharper wide open. Here both tested on a 30D
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=121&Camera=396&Sample=0&FLI=0&API=0&LensComp=405&CameraComp=396&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=0

its still better at f/2
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=121&Camera=396&Sample=0&FLI=0&API=2&LensComp=405&CameraComp=396&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=2

[airfrogusmc]

And scroll dawn and read the verdicts. This and my previous post are both pretty scientific and in real life shooting I have come to the same conclusions.

30 1.4
http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/298-sigma-af-30mm-f14-ex-hsm-dc-test-report--review?start=2

35L
http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/336-canon-ef-35mm-f14-test-report--review?start=2

[iwishiwasafish]

they told me to look at this review http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/30v35_2nd so did and then told him it was bogus, they flipped on me and called me a troll.

[LightRules]

they told me to look at this review http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/30v35_2nd so did and then told him it was bogus, they flipped on me and called me a troll.

Wow.

You don't like what goes on in another thread, so you gripe and whine over to a 35 L archive thread? :lol:

You're unbelievable.

Buddy, you'll be hard-pressed to actually find someone more objective than me.

[filmisdead]

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh42/filmisdead8/gone_fishin_0034.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh42/filmisdead8/gone_fishin_0028.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh42/filmisdead8/gone_fishin_0027.jpg

[BscPhoto]

I through my 35L on my EOS 650 today and shot a roll of Fuji 400.
I'm going to get in developed tomorrow so lookout for some sweet 35L shots on film, yes film.

[The Ghost of FM]

Winter is coming!



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G0525small.jpg



Cheers!

[KAS]

Winter is coming!



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G0525small.jpg



Cheers!





That was mean!

Nice pic, though

[The Ghost of FM]

That was mean!

Nice pic, though
Sorry! ;)

I was just going through some shot taken earlier this year in January and was looking for candidates to touch up a bit CS4, as I just got the program last week and am looking for shots to touch up and practice on.

You've got some wonderful images yourself, on your blog too! Very nice work!

Cheers!

[KAS]

Sorry! ;)

I was just going through some shot taken earlier this year in January and was looking for candidates to touch up a bit CS4, as I just got the program last week and am looking for shots to touch up and practice on.

You've got some wonderful images yourself, on your blog too! Very nice work!

Cheers!



Thank you very much! I should probably post some shots here...instead of just enjoying everyone else's work.

[DoomMan]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2639/3883065409_30be3571f2.jpg

Im starting to reach for this lens more and more over all my others. Theres just something about it and it sucks in so much light. Im falling for it =p

[Misiek]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2639/3883065409_30be3571f2.jpg

Im starting to reach for this lens more and more over all my others. Theres just something about it and it sucks in so much light. Im falling for it =p
Great pic! Can you share the exif? :)

[zariio]

http://photo-zona.net/images/user47227/album15021/large/1220210197_zalr6634_IMG_1227copy.JPG

[ekie]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2670/3882754097_d7218ed0eb.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3458/3882753707_711f711e76.jpg

[echo]

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/640035122_Gdj7L-XL.jpg

Just back from a shoot over in Ireland. One snap from the trip. :)

[x2x3x4x5x]

Your work is so consistent and clean. If I owned a recording studio I'd make sure you were in it snapping away.

[echo]

Your work is so consistent and clean. If I owned a recording studio I'd make sure you were in it snapping away.

Well get building one then :D

Thanks BTW :)

[dolina]

This is one cool Facebook profile photo. :) Will attempt to get a photo like this done one day. :)

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/640035122_Gdj7L-XL.jpg

Just back from a shoot over in Ireland. One snap from the trip. :)

[BscPhoto]

I shot the first wedding with my new 35. WOW. I did all the formals with it on my 1D III and I was blown away. Every image I shot with it had amazing color, contrast and sharpness. Best lens purchase since the 85.

[mxracer535]

Just ordered one today!!!!!

Its on backorder so i have no idea when i will actually get...EXTREMELY exited to get it

[prinspaul]

I shot the first wedding with my new 35. WOW. I did all the formals with it on my 1D III and I was blown away. Every image I shot with it had amazing color, contrast and sharpness. Best lens purchase since the 85.

50mm (35*1,3) is a great focal length for weddings indeed! :)

[Collin85]

WISH I NEVER SOLD THIS LENS! :(

[Dawud]

WISH I NEVER SOLD THIS LENS! :(

you fool!

buy it back :cool:

[Tareq]

50mm (35*1,3) is a great focal length for weddings indeed! :)

So is that meaning using 50mm on FF is better than 35mm on FF for weddings?

[Tareq]

WISH I NEVER SOLD THIS LENS! :(

when i buy something, i never sell it unless i get something better newer model of the older copy of the same focal length ;)

[GMCPhotographics]

I like mine very much but I do think that i missed a trick in not getting a 24IIL instead. It's a more "me" focal length....oh well...xmass isn't too far away.

[echo]

I like mine very much but I do think that i missed a trick in not getting a 24IIL instead. It's a more "me" focal length....oh well...xmass isn't too far away.

That's my next one :)

[prinspaul]

So is that meaning using 50mm on FF is better than 35mm on FF for weddings?

no...but he did use 45mm instead of 35. I mean, I think everybody will agree that the 35L is a great lens...but the focal length should be right too.

[Tareq]

no...but he did use 45mm instead of 35. I mean, I think everybody will agree that the 35L is a great lens...but the focal length should be right too.

That is what i was meaning, i can love 24mm or 14mm and even 135L, check the thread of 135L how awesome is this lens, but does that means that 135L is a great lens for weddings?
There are many focal lengths that can be great for certain jobs, but people love certain lenses due to the performance and optical IQ, i can hear that people love this lens for weddings in 5 or 6 different lenses threads.

[prinspaul]

That is what i was meaning, i can love 24mm or 14mm and even 135L, check the thread of 135L how awesome is this lens, but does that means that 135L is a great lens for weddings?
There are many focal lengths that can be great for certain jobs, but people love certain lenses due to the performance and optical IQ, i can hear that people love this lens for weddings in 5 or 6 different lenses threads.

true

you don't understand what I was meaning lol...
I have only confirmed that 50mm CAN BE a great focal length;)

[Tareq]

true

you don't understand what I was meaning lol...
I have only confirmed that 50mm CAN BE a great focal length;)

No, i don't understand, and i want to say that 50mm can be a great focal length. :lol:

[Cl!ckFoto]

i need to stop coming in here.

[Tareq]

i need to stop coming in here.

Can you!

[nik.hisham]

I just realized I haven't posted here even though I have this lens.

Btw, before this, whenever I posted pictures, the exif would be embedded. However, recently I find that they are not. Which is why I place a link to the exif page on my flickr site. Anyone know why? Even when I just use DPP to convert my raw images to JPG, and upload directly to flickr, there is no exif when I post the pic, but it is there on flickr.

1. exif (http://www.flickr.com/photos/meandmycanon/3893304208/meta/in/set-72157622143878115)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3078/3893304208_6200aef4c8_b.jpg

2. exif (http://www.flickr.com/photos/meandmycanon/3893401076/meta/in/set-72157622143878115)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3432/3893401076_4d8fea0cff_b.jpg

3. exif (http://www.flickr.com/photos/meandmycanon/3892687521/meta/in/set-72157622143878115)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2549/3892687521_8cc9899b7e_b.jpg

[WhyFi]

Is there ever EXIF data when you post a pic hosted elsewhere (as opposed to attaching the pic)?

[nik.hisham]

But shouldn't there be? Everyone else has their exif attached. All I have to do is drag their photo and drop it onto my exif viewer, and up pops the exif. But it doesn't work on my pics. I'm stumped. :s

[airfrogusmc]

That is what i was meaning, i can love 24mm or 14mm and even 135L, check the thread of 135L how awesome is this lens, but does that means that 135L is a great lens for weddings?
There are many focal lengths that can be great for certain jobs, but people love certain lenses due to the performance and optical IQ, i can hear that people love this lens for weddings in 5 or 6 different lenses threads.

I can shoot an entire wedding with a 35L and an 85L and two 5Ds.

[Tareq]

I can shoot an entire wedding with a 35L and an 85L and two 5Ds.

I can shoot the entire wedding with just 24-70L on full frame, or say one 24-70 and one 50mm 1.4 both on full frame ;)

[AlanU]

I love my Sigma 30mm but the 35L now has dual purpose since with my crop and FF.

Here's a Hannya mask.

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo230/alan_u1971/Webpics/mask1280x768.jpg

[airfrogusmc]

I can shoot the entire wedding with just 24-70L on full frame, or say one 24-70 and one 50mm 1.4 both on full frame ;)

But I can sometimes get the shot in a dark room (available) that you can't get with the zoom. ;) two stops is a lot of light.

[x2x3x4x5x]

And it'l be sharper. :)

I once shot a wedding and took 1400 shots with the 35L. The remaining 200 shots were taken with the 85L. I'm willing to bet I could have shot the entire wedding (besides the ceremony) with just the 35L.

[AlanU]

And it'l be sharper. :)

I once shot a wedding and took 1400 shots with the 35L. The remaining 200 shots were taken with the 85L. I'm willing to bet I could have shot the entire wedding (besides the ceremony) with just the 35L.

I'd love to see some samples. I'm intrigued to see the fov.

[echo]

I'd love to see some samples. I'm intrigued to see the fov.

Uh ho, get ready.... :D

[J-B]

Uh ho, get ready.... :D

Indeed... uh ho...
Put that creditcard in a safe place :D

[x2x3x4x5x]

I'd love to see some samples. I'm intrigued to see the fov.

http://i27.tinypic.com/20po4xz.jpg

http://i28.tinypic.com/2j60cu8.jpg

http://i31.tinypic.com/a1jr0i.jpg

http://i27.tinypic.com/2w52a14.jpg

http://i26.tinypic.com/157dh09.jpg

http://i31.tinypic.com/2rc3ert.jpg

http://i27.tinypic.com/34dizjo.jpg

http://i25.tinypic.com/1z38ays.jpg

[x2x3x4x5x]

http://i29.tinypic.com/9zx2ir.jpg

http://i31.tinypic.com/z38gl.jpg

http://i26.tinypic.com/2rpd9ci.jpg

http://i26.tinypic.com/1z6qjav.jpg

http://i27.tinypic.com/ipmx6e.jpg

http://i29.tinypic.com/dmbnuu.jpg

http://i26.tinypic.com/qx1nig.jpg

http://i31.tinypic.com/2vwy71i.jpg


(sorry to anyone if you've seen these before)

[tomhide]

^^^^
Fantastic work!

[airfrogusmc]

Agree.

Here are just a couple of mine. I've only shot maybe 6 or 7 weddings in the past 10 years and they have all been old clients or good friends. And the last wedding I shot I shot 80% with the 35L and the other 20% split between the 24L and the 85L.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/_MG_5239.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/_MG_5361_1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/_MG_5486-1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_9130BW.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_0704.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_7659.jpg

[x2x3x4x5x]

Thanks guys. The 35L is a wonderful piece of glass. I'm looking to grab a 24L though for some interesting pj/wider work.

[mxracer535]

x2x3x4x5x your work always amazes me

[x2x3x4x5x]

You can call me Pat but thanks man. Much appreciated.

[airfrogusmc]

Thanks guys. The 35L is a wonderful piece of glass. I'm looking to grab a 24L though for some interesting pj/wider work.

Heres a couple from my 24L
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/_MG_5126.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/_MG_5140.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_3617.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_0437.jpg

[x2x3x4x5x]

I'm really liking that second one! Thanks for the examples. How's it compare to the 35L optically? Should I spring for the 24L mkII?

[airfrogusmc]

Thanks...Yes you won't regret it. There a virtual tie. The 24L is sharper in center but the 35L is sharper at the edges. Both are OUTSTANDING.

[echo]

Proof, if proof were needed, that a 35L *can* be the most flexible lens there is - except for bird shooters etc that is :)

What I love about the 35L is that it can do portraits, groups, landscapes and so much more.

:)

[nik.hisham]

(sorry to anyone if you've seen these before)

Don't be. Those are awesome!

[Tareq]

But I can sometimes get the shot in a dark room (available) that you can't get with the zoom. ;) two stops is a lot of light.

Yes, so there is 50 1.4, it will be great as well, not that much difference in stops between 1.2 and 1.4 anyway, also there are many pro weddings are shooting without 1.2 or 1.4 lenses and they have amazing shots, not necessary you will have the best shots in dark rooms only :p;) and in all cases you will use high ISO or flash anyway.

[airfrogusmc]

Yes, so there is 50 1.4, it will be great as well, not that much difference in stops between 1.2 and 1.4 anyway, also there are many pro weddings are shooting without 1.2 or 1.4 lenses and they have amazing shots, not necessary you will have the best shots in dark rooms only :p;) and in all cases you will use high ISO or flash anyway.

I never said there wasn't guys shooting great stuff with the 24-70 but as you can see that you can shoot a wedding and do a very good job with a 35L and an 85L ONLY and you can get shots that you can't get with the zoom because 2 stops is a lot of light.

[x2x3x4x5x]

I had the 24-70 once and traded it for my 35. The 35 is truly in a league of it's own in comparison to the 24-70.

[airfrogusmc]

I had the 24-70 once and traded it for my 35. The 35 is truly in a league of it's own in comparison to the 24-70.

I totally agree. To expand on what Echo said I think if I had to I could shoot almost everything that I shoot with a 35 on FF. Thats versatile.

[Tareq]

Too bad i have 24-105 and 24-70 and 16-35, i never using 35mm focal length that much.
I am sure if i will get 35mm i will use it, 24mm i will use it, 14mm i will use it, but i never think i must buy 35mm, and i will never sell even my sigma 12-24 that i don't use it for 35L.
35L is a great lens, but i die to get 85L before, and 600, i think after i buy 2-3 lenses then i will be 35L despite of how great is this lens.

[mxracer535]

You can call me Pat but thanks man. Much appreciated.

thats good to know, cuz x2x3x4x5x is a pain to type out lol

[Tareq]

thats good to know, cuz x2x3x4x5x is a pain to type out lol

even your nickname is hard to type ;-)

[AlanU]

You can call me Pat but thanks man. Much appreciated.

Today I spent my first afternoon with my new 35L. From what I see you foot zoom very close to several paces back.

I'm starting to let my viewfinder guide me rather than mentally/consciously monitoring where my feet are. I'm challenging myself "not" to use my zooms.

I will admit I am not justifying my $$$ spent for this piece of glass. This 35L is a great prime with pleasing bokeh (not dreamy like my 85L) However I was so pleased with the results. Spot on accurate AF and very sharp wideopen (very similar to my Sigma 30mm)

Pat thanks for sharing those photos. It certainly gives me an idea of what this lens can capture with different FOV with foot zooming.

[AKHOO]

Pat, those pics are awesome. Thanks for sharing. The 35L is the next lens on my shopping list.

[x2x3x4x5x]

Foot zooming is one of the best skills to master. Even with a zoom. Perspective control is so important for shooting with a specific style.

[airfrogusmc]

Foot zooming is one of the best skills to master. Even with a zoom. Perspective control is so important for shooting with a specific style.

And whats maybe even more important than foot zooming is learning to see at a given focal length.

[AlanU]

I likey the 35L :)

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo230/alan_u1971/Webpics/IMG_9472.jpg

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo230/alan_u1971/Webpics/IMG_9468.jpg

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo230/alan_u1971/Webpics/IMG_9501.jpg

[Marloon]

I had the 24-70 once and traded it for my 35. The 35 is truly in a league of it's own in comparison to the 24-70.

i was looking at your stuff... very impressive.. i definitely like the PP...

i assume that your main go to lens is the 35L?

now thats to your photos, i am now considering getting this lens.. i will skip the 24-70 for now.. ill trade up the 17-55 and the 11-16 for this lens.

[x2x3x4x5x]

35L shoots more then 75% of everything I do.

[Marloon]

35L shoots more then 75% of everything I do.

so 24-70 or 35L? hmmm...

[echo]

I totally agree. To expand on what Echo said I think if I had to I could shoot almost everything that I shoot with a 35 on FF. Thats versatile.

Thanks, yes :)

[kansascityshuffle]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3493/3898467891_384f44e1ec_o.jpg

[Sfordphoto]

got one! loving it ;)

[Marloon]

SCREW THE 24-70! ITS 35L TIME!

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_exSxihsmhGc/SqbrlUEYepI/AAAAAAAAGFk/AQq6SmYg0ks/s800/IMG_5819.jpg

I've decided between the 35L and the 24-70. it'd be the 35L. What a perfect walk around!

[airfrogusmc]

Yeah but you'll be so limited :rolleyes::lol::lol:

I always get flamed when I say its the perfect lens to put on the 5D and go out for the afternoon.

[x2x3x4x5x]

I can't wait until I get my rs-4. It'l make bringing my camera out for walks so much more convenient.

[Marloon]

Yeah but you'll be so limited :rolleyes::lol::lol:

I always get flamed when I say its the perfect lens to put on the 5D and go out for the afternoon.

so what do you think... 24-70 now?

i think this would be the perfect walk around...

i only shoot portraits of my girlfriend and friends anyways.

[Marloon]

I can't wait until I get my rs-4. It'l make bringing my camera out for walks so much more convenient.

btw... this is all your fault pat... you made me want to buy this lens and come next week... itll be mine.... JERK..

-marlon

[airfrogusmc]

so what do you think... 24-70 now?

i think this would be the perfect walk around...

i only shoot portraits of my girlfriend and friends anyways.

I would say if you pair the 35L with the 85L you'll be good to go for a while. ;)

[x2x3x4x5x]

btw... this is all your fault pat... you made me want to buy this lens and come next week... itll be mine.... JERK..

-marlon
I have that effect on people*.














*ihopeuseethiscanon.

[airfrogusmc]

Hey x2x3x4x5x

Is this anywhere near you?
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/Road/140AlMacsDinerFallsRiverRI06.jpg

[x2x3x4x5x]

Don't recognize it. Where was that taken?

[Marloon]

guys...

im wondering something...

this 35 f1.4 vignettes LIKE CRAZY. when i shot that picture... i had to do a +1 ec to get the desired photo i want.. maybe its just because i used evaluative metering.

[airfrogusmc]

Don't recognize it. Where was that taken?

OPPPs my mistake. I was think'n Falls River when I saw Toms River. SORRY

[*Knowledge*]

Photoshoot with a Mazda 6, here's one taken with the 35L.

f/6.3 1/25 ISO400
http://presparrphotography.smugmug.com/photos/643659709_JB27Y-L.jpg

[AlanU]

I can't wait until I get my rs-4. It'l make bringing my camera out for walks so much more convenient.

True to that. I own 2 of them and purchased the coupleR. So far I use 1 RS-4 only and its such a wicked strap.

[AlanU]

I would say if you pair the 35L with the 85L you'll be good to go for a while. ;)

Nah.... the 85L is a heavy pig and harder on batteries IMO. 85 f/1.8 is by far a nice lightweight walk around.

Just did that light combo (35L & 85 f/1.8) and its a nice walkaround combo.

[jakjak]

arg!! so f***king pissed ..... i'd actually ordered a 35L from a online store and supposed to be shipped out for me today, but i just got the news from them - We run out of stock for Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM today. The unit that was supposed to ship to you is a bad copy. We have returned it to Canon Malaysia. Next shipment will be early October.
SO SAD!!!!!!!!!!! any stock out there in UK ? i'll be goin to Glasgow on 19th september. so might be planing to get 35L from there!

arg... the feeling its killing me~~~

[nik.hisham]

If you are based out of Kuala Lumpur, go check out YL. He has 2 or 3 copies - at least, last I checked, he had. I got mine from him last month. His price is RM 5,020.

[jakjak]

thank you for the information!! Hisham!

[jakjak]

oo ya hisham .! let me know if u planing to let it go ! thx
haha

[mxracer535]

jakjak, i know how you are feeling.

Ive spent the last two weeks trying to find a copy in stock somewhere. With no luck.
So, i broke down and ordered a used copy, should be here on monday

[J-B]

Strange, over here it's not hard at all to find one. All the major camera stores have it in stock. Even my smaller local store had it in stock a few weeks ago.

[nik.hisham]

oo ya hisham .! let me know if u planing to let it go ! thx
haha

Lol! Not anytime soon. Its by far my most used lens. Just shot a wedding yesterday (09-09-09 was a busy day for all wedding photogs, I bet) and about 70% of my shots were from this lens. It easily produced the sharpest and best pics among all the lenses I used during the shoot.

[Marloon]

So can we say that the 35mm f1.4 is the perfect wedding lens?

[J-B]

So can we say that the 35mm f1.4 is the perfect wedding lens?

The 35L is also my most used lens at weddings. Saying it is the perfect wedding lens may cause a flood of disagreeing 24-70L users (again) or zoomusers in general. :)

But who cares? I agree, the 35L is the perfect wedding lens. :)

[airfrogusmc]

So can we say that the 35mm f1.4 is the perfect wedding lens?

Pair it with an 85L and you're good to go.

[shimmishim]

Pair it with an 85L and you're good to go.

Shooting a wedding this weekend and rented the 35L. I may have to trade my 16-35 for this lens next week. :)

[nik.hisham]

Here's just a couple from the 09-09-09 wedding - Kenneth and Juliana.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3526/3906874530_fa6e818c09_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2581/3906105203_b7824f4edd_b.jpg

[airfrogusmc]

Here's just a couple from the 09-09-09 wedding - Kenneth and Juliana.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3526/3906874530_fa6e818c09_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2581/3906105203_b7824f4edd_b.jpg

sweet...

[p360]

^^ Double sweet. Very nicely done.

[nik.hisham]

sweet...

Thanks!

[AlanU]

Pair it with an 85L and you're good to go.


I attended my friends wedding rehersal dinner. The 35L and 85L was excellent. The 35L was incredibly accurate at all distances. I didn't pull the 24-70L out just to see how this combo worked. More work involved with primes but it worked well. I still like the versatile zooms though.

[nik.hisham]

^^ Double sweet. Very nicely done.

Thanks pratman. I only wish I have the 85L and another 5D2 - that would be the perfect setup for me. For this wedding, I shot with a 70-200 on my 50D which was my second body. It was versatile but the pictures were just not as great (a bit soft and some noise visible) as the 35L on a 5D2.

[Icediamond]

Hey guys.. what do you think of using the 35L as a portrait lens. I'm thinking of using this one for a modelling shoot at an event that has low-light (indoors) and not a lot of space. Given my crop cameras, I figured 35L may be good, as using a 50mm lens sometimes it too much "zoom". What do you think?

[AlanU]

Here's just a couple from the 09-09-09 wedding - Kenneth and Juliana.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3526/3906874530_fa6e818c09_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2581/3906105203_b7824f4edd_b.jpg

Man you must have been 2 feet away from the bride. Thats feet shuffling!!

[Marloon]

Come tomorrow, I'll be a proud owner of this amazing lens! That's 1/3 of the holy trinity!!!

[kamilcichon]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3574/3829713749_9d8ccc5e44_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2639/3829723233_1d829278df_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2554/3829733907_ac56b0f582_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2647/3830535524_4cc4fbb2e2_b.jpg

[bzzztobee]

i own a 17-55mm f/2.8 lens but i am amazed at the sharpness of the images that this lens is able to capture. i was wondering whether it would be redundant to get this while i already have the same focal length covered with my 17-55mm. i dont want to spend another > grand lens for nothing as the 17-55mm wasnt cheap either. i am looking for to buy a lens to shoot mostly landscape and street photography and hopefully do a couple of portraits too.

[Marloon]

Sell your 17-55 for the 35l!!! I have this lens now and I am soo happy. When I get home, it's time for a sig change. Lol.

[airfrogusmc]

Sell your 17-55 for the 35l!!! I have this lens now and I am soo happy. When I get home, it's time for a sig change. Lol.

We told ya so. ;) congrats!!!!

[MarkTH]

ISO 400 f1,4 , 1/6000 sec

http://marolex.pl/potn/_MG_4158.jpg