Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 L USM

[MarkTH]

Trying to hang with x2x3x4x5x... ha ha..

my favorite from my last shoot.. processed now to my likings..


http://i43.tinypic.com/2ljkop3.jpg


phamster


phamster, could you tell us how did you get so superb/natural skin tone + white colour,...with which software ?
Thank you in advance .... I can not get such colours with the same hardware + LRoom, even with Whibal
:o :cry:

[Marloon]

WOOOHHHH!!!! GOT MY LENS TODAY!!! SHOT ONLY A FEW PICTURES AT SCHOOL TODAY... I'D LOVE TO SHARE THEM WITH YOU!!!!

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_exSxihsmhGc/SqsM1snSCQI/AAAAAAAAGGc/GyopR3EVAMM/s800/IMG_5841.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_exSxihsmhGc/SqsM17IujOI/AAAAAAAAGGg/a5pPJULxlaU/s800/IMG_5854.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_exSxihsmhGc/SqsM13l4wTI/AAAAAAAAGGk/D7mUaMTXI6M/s800/IMG_5883.jpg

I love this 35L!

[phamster]

phamster, could you tell us how did you get so superb/natural skin tone + white colour,...with which software ?
Thank you in advance .... I can not get such colours with the same hardware + LRoom, even with Whibal
:o :cry:

i used cannon DPP, to convert from raw to jpeg.. and if i need slight tweaking.. i use Light Room..

but i think the models were already tan, they just came back from spring break if i remember correctly..

so that is the missing piece of the puzzle.. maybe..

phamster

[MarkTH]

i used cannon DPP, to convert from raw to jpeg.. and if i need slight tweaking.. i use Light Room..

but i think the models were already tan, they just came back from spring break if i remember correctly..

so that is the missing piece of the puzzle.. maybe..

phamster

Thank You very much for an information.
I use LR a lot and never get such suberb results / sharp/ colour (despite I am convienced that I know 98% functions of LR ):cry:.
Mayby my mistake is that I shoud convert a photo FIRST from DPP and next correct colours .... :rolleyes:

[shimmishim]

i used cannon DPP, to convert from raw to jpeg.. and if i need slight tweaking.. i use Light Room..

but i think the models were already tan, they just came back from spring break if i remember correctly..

so that is the missing piece of the puzzle.. maybe..

phamster

their skin looks a little too smooth though. I think that's what he's talking about... you'd expect more detail but you hardly don't see any because of how smooth their skin is. i think this is what he's referring to.

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_17592.jpg

[mxracer535]

Mr. mailman just dropped my 35L...Im excited to say the least!
Too bad i dont have a body to test her out till my 5D gets here :(

[phamster]

Mr. mailman just dropped my 35L...Im excited to say the least!
Too bad i dont have a body to test her out till my 5D gets here :(

that got to be getting to you.. go get a friends camera body... ha ha..

[mxracer535]

haha yah its REALLY getting to me. I also just got the 17-40 yesterday that i havent been able to test out either.

And alll my friends shoot nikon...i need new friends

[Misiek]

They are on the soft side, don't worry :D

[Foggy]

I am now with my 35L for a couple weeks. Wondering how often does your focus miss. My first 35L missed like 1 in 10 shots and required a +10 on MA (microfocus adjustment) on my 50D :rolleyes:

The second lens I'm on is a +4 on MA and focus missing is alot better but is still there.

I noticed most of the misfocused shots with my first one, my focus point is around 12-15 feet and then focal plane would be like 3 feet behind (1 in 10).

Any thoughts, experiences anyone on missing focus?

[stisoon]

I have 50D as well, is +20 adjustment normal?

[Collin85]

their skin looks a little too smooth though. I think that's what he's talking about... you'd expect more detail but you hardly don't see any because of how smooth their skin is. i think this is what he's referring to.

Yeah, I agree. The skin looks like it has been brushed over. Great shot though! :)

[Collin85]

I have 50D as well, is +20 adjustment normal?

Does +20 actually fix it, or do you need more then +20? +20 is a bit extreme, though.

[stisoon]

+20 is giving me good results, this is the maximum adjustment though and dont know if it could be better.
I started new thread on my question here:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=751784

[nik.hisham]

Mine requires a +5 MA. Without the MA, it was focusing to the front (not back) by about 2 inches when my target is about 4 to 6 feet away. With +5, it's dead on.

[echo]

Thank You very much for an information.
I use LR a lot and never get such suberb results / sharp/ colour (despite I am convienced that I know 98% functions of LR ):cry:.
Mayby my mistake is that I shoud convert a photo FIRST from DPP and next correct colours .... :rolleyes:

I use LR, DPP and Capture One. They all process differently and have their strengths :)

[Marloon]

hey guys, here's a couple more sample pics. i love this lens! this lens was coupled with the 40D today. Its still great!

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8kmPwYzNa_s/Sq8EiYu-ryI/AAAAAAAAAEg/p5ipsoh6B9g/s800/IMG_5808.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8kmPwYzNa_s/Sq8EirzoABI/AAAAAAAAAEk/WdYr326XmXA/s800/IMG_5824.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8kmPwYzNa_s/Sq8EigRFctI/AAAAAAAAAEo/Cq553GCcpm4/s800/IMG_5825.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8kmPwYzNa_s/Sq8EjSQ6AWI/AAAAAAAAAEw/Ogm4-Ss1sLo/s800/IMG_5839.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8kmPwYzNa_s/Sq8FbMsvigI/AAAAAAAAAE0/PoWIYUkXwzo/s800/IMG_5846.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8kmPwYzNa_s/Sq8Fbjk9vhI/AAAAAAAAAE4/A1WcZ88DmOw/s800/IMG_5875.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8kmPwYzNa_s/Sq8FbyCl8YI/AAAAAAAAAE8/bI0iEQ6434Y/s800/IMG_5883.jpg

hope you guys enjoy em!

[echo]

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/635477899_5khwU-XL.jpg

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/632187305_W8G6t-XL.jpg

[phamster]

shot with the PLM 86 about 7 feet away.. mother was holding down the PLM.. wind was out tonight.. still if it breaks i will buy another one..
really liking the light that comes from this mod..

this is probably my best sunset shot to date.. i don't think mother nature will duplicate this one in a while.... just glad i was on the job during this amazing night..




http://i32.tinypic.com/1zgtk6r.jpg

[airfrogusmc]

From a candid job I shot earlier this evening.

35L 125 at f 1.8
On camera Metz 58 defused and gelled to match the fluorescent in the room.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_1137.jpg

[phamster]

From a candid job I shot earlier this evening.

35L 125 at f 1.8
On camera Metz 58 defused and gelled to match the fluorescent in the room.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_1137.jpg

AIR

i need to learn how to match lights.. that is a good shot.. simple and clean..

you have the best lens... lol.... i know.. i have them too.. lol.. !

phamster

[airfrogusmc]

Heres one from last night gelled to match the tungsten

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_2047.jpg

[phamster]

^^ i can not even tell you flashed them.. it is that balanced..

i need to read more on this technique..


well done.. AIR MASTER>.

[airfrogusmc]

Thanks Pham. When I have to use flash I like it to look as if I didn't use it. Nikon gels they make for their strobes fit the Metz 58 perfectly. ;)

[bzzztobee]

Marloon, i love the PP job you did on your pictures? what method did u use?

[Marloon]

Marloon, i love the PP job you did on your pictures? what method did u use?

Oh I just used my own presets in lightroom.... Play around with the sliders.

[x2x3x4x5x]

my cousin proposed to his girl yesterday, here's a frame from it.
http://i26.tinypic.com/2nc02z5.jpg

[KAS]

Brilliant shot, Pat. And congrats to your cousin!

[airfrogusmc]

A few candids from a corporate event I shot earlier tonight.

Mixed available and on camera defused flash.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_2385.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_2394.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_2419.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_2430.jpg

[airbutchie]

Just one...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2565/3932520457_a64fe0d92e_b.jpg

- airbutchie :D

[MarkTH]

airbutchie...
Great idea !!!
superb ;)

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_1439-1.jpg

[Foggy]

Hmm looks kind of soft. I can't see a specific area of focus. Probably just conversion :)

[airfrogusmc]

The image is sharp and the entire image is the focus. I thought the line coming from the girl on the left and the line of the boy on the right pulls you eye to the mom and baby and forms a classic triangular composition.

[Foggy]

The image is sharp and the entire image is the focus. I thought the line coming from the girl on the left and the line of the boy on the right pulls you eye to the mom and baby and forms a classic triangular composition.

Sorry I didn't mean on your composition. Lately I've been having some missed focus shots where my focal plan is no where near my target. Just trying to figure out if anyone else has these issues. I had another copy which was really good. Either I'm getting worse or my new copy is not working out.

[airfrogusmc]

My focus was on the the mom and baby which all the motion flows to and they are very sharp. I have had NO problems with focus.

[nofnof]

Just reveived it by UPS :D



I like the isolation :cool:

[sabesh]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3437/3935743593_f42083d4eb_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabesh/3935743593/)

[Marloon]

hey guys!

So i shot a debut (filipino event that highlights a girl's 18th birthday to signify her transition from girl to woman) last night. So here are some of my favorite shots.

The venue was very very dark. exposure settings were f1.4 / 1/30 / 35mm / ISO 1600

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8kmPwYzNa_s/SrZZdig6HXI/AAAAAAAAAGI/7nwilkxAC1U/s800/IMG_6163.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_8kmPwYzNa_s/SrZZduZQX4I/AAAAAAAAAGM/v1G5mVbJ_bI/s800/IMG_6177.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8kmPwYzNa_s/SrZZdx6BuyI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/sVqdl-qmlRA/s800/IMG_6227.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8kmPwYzNa_s/SrZbYnO-SDI/AAAAAAAAAGU/xw47-Gf0TOQ/s800/IMG_6238.jpg

On this one, i used cross lighting to light my subjects. This exposure was 1/125 | iso 320 | 35mm | f4.0
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8kmPwYzNa_s/SrZbZYB0nuI/AAAAAAAAAGc/P-GlIFh--Kw/s800/IMG_6272.jpg

Photos are up for C&C!

[echo]

^^^^ Very nice :)

[Marloon]

^^^^ Very nice :)

thank you!

[Scout_Pete]

Okay, I'm in...on the way via UPS. Can't wait to post a few samples. :-)

[dajli]

Some samples from my first paid photo shoot, at a coffe roastery. Did everything with the 35L.

http://dajli.com/potn/sample12.jpg

http://dajli.com/potn/sample13.jpg

http://dajli.com/potn/sample14.jpg

http://dajli.com/potn/sample15.jpg

http://dajli.com/potn/sample17.jpg

http://dajli.com/potn/sample18.jpg

http://dajli.com/potn/sample19.jpg

http://dajli.com/potn/sample20.jpg

[Marloon]

Some samples from my first paid photo shoot, at a coffe roastery. Did everything with the 35L.

http://dajli.com/potn/sample12.jpg

http://dajli.com/potn/sample13.jpg

http://dajli.com/potn/sample14.jpg

http://dajli.com/potn/sample15.jpg

http://dajli.com/potn/sample17.jpg

http://dajli.com/potn/sample18.jpg

http://dajli.com/potn/sample19.jpg

http://dajli.com/potn/sample20.jpg

The power of the 35L! amazing shots!

[Dorman]

Excellent work Dajili, these is a great series, big fan of the processing treatment.

[shimmishim]

dajili - awesome stuff! kind of unique to see this sort of environment. love the pp as well.

[x2x3x4x5x]

http://i34.tinypic.com/6h4468.jpg

[p360]

^ I love this shot, Pat. And the PP is even better. If only I can do half as well.

Do you mind telling how you achieved it..?

TIA.

[Marloon]

http://i34.tinypic.com/6h4468.jpg

Wow pat!!!! How did you acheive this pp? Teach me! It's beautiful!!

[phamster]

^^^ he is a master isn't he? lol..

good work pat..

phamster

[x2x3x4x5x]

That's almost sooc guys. :) Thanks!

Gold reflector about 10 feet away ftw.

[x2x3x4x5x]

same wedding.
http://i35.tinypic.com/2dj2t10.jpg

[mxracer535]

Awesome work Pat!

I gotta say you are my favorite photog on here

[nik.hisham]

From my last walk-about. As soon as I looked at it on my computer I cursed myself for not slowing the shutter on this. The girl's head was perfectly still and her hands would have been a beautiful blur had I done 1/60... ah well...

Raw to JPG, cropped and added border and no other PP. ISO400, 1/200, f1.4
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3943265179_011b623c84_b.jpg

[youming]

I have got my 35L las week, yesterday try for flowers. Suriesed the color is very nice compare my 17-40. even at 1.4, still can get very sharp image. I like this lens.

[x2x3x4x5x]

http://i36.tinypic.com/2mceu1h.jpg
mark bringing his a game.

[dajli]

The power of the 35L! amazing shots!

Excellent work Dajili, these is a great series, big fan of the processing treatment.

dajili - awesome stuff! kind of unique to see this sort of environment. love the pp as well.Thanks a lot all of you! Glad to hear you like them. It's definitely a different environment. Was a fun assignment!

[J-B]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3082/3945381602_fb7cfc5a9c_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2602/3944613617_7d0923b78e_o.jpg

[sabesh]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2494/3935749713_643aa8703c_b.jpg

[ekie]

these are from Temple of Ten Thousand Buddhas in Hong Kong .. 400steps hike up to the temple with buddha statues all along the path. and even more at the top :D

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2456/3946914542_59e437ac9b_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2584/3946131859_722d0397c6_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2539/3946131509_8288503e94_o.jpg

[Marloon]

^^^^^^^^^^^^ Beautiful photos from the 35L ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[rvdw98]

Holy cr*p...! :)

I dig the 2nd shot where the buddhas gradually blend into out of focus highlights and the perspective draws you into the scene.

[ekie]

thanks :) .. quite an awesome place. they had those statues all on the left and right wall and back wall.

[Scout_Pete]

thanks :) .. quite an awesome place. they had those statues all on the left and right wall and back wall.

I'm in awe from here!

[eric gautier]

http://i34.tinypic.com/6h4468.jpg

awesome.

[phamster]

these are from Temple of Ten Thousand Buddhas in Hong Kong .. 400steps hike up to the temple with buddha statues all along the path. and even more at the top :D

http://farm3.stati94_o.jpg



OOOOMMM GGGG.. that is sick sick sick.. bizzillion buddas.. awesome photo !!

phamster

[dajli]

Some samples from my vacation at the island Lefkas, Greece.

http://dajli.com/potn/sample8.jpg

http://dajli.com/potn/sample9.jpg

http://dajli.com/potn/sample10.jpg

http://dajli.com/potn/sample11.jpg

[dajli]

Even more samples. From the north of sweden, an old living place with floating grass in the lake.
I can't tell you how much i love this lens. Had an 28/1,8 before, it wasn't even close to how the 35/1,4 performs.


http://dajli.com/potn/sample22.jpg


http://dajli.com/potn/sample23.jpg


http://dajli.com/potn/sample24.jpg

[alt4852]

hey dajli, great work you've posted. i really like the post processing you've done.. you'll have to give me advice on that later because i have a hard time conjuring up that desaturated film look that you execute so well.

just out of curiosity, how much do you use your 24-70? ever since i landed the 35L, i've found myself keeping the brick in the back more often than not and i'm trying to get a feel from other people who have both and how they juggle usage between the two.

honestly, if the 24-70 takes a backseat as often as it does right now, i might end up selling it and putting that money towards an 85L despite the fact that i've depended on it for so long and it's treated me so well over the years. :confused:

[dajli]

hey dajli, great work you've posted. i really like the post processing you've done.. you'll have to give me advice on that later because i have a hard time conjuring up that desaturated film look that you execute so well.

just out of curiosity, how much do you use your 24-70? ever since i landed the 35L, i've found myself keeping the brick in the back more often than not and i'm trying to get a feel from other people who have both and how they juggle usage between the two.

honestly, if the 24-70 takes a backseat as often as it does right now, i might end up selling it and putting that money towards an 85L despite the fact that i've depended on it for so long and it's treated me so well over the years. :confused:Hi, glad to hear you like my PP, i've had a hard time to try out and find something i like. I bought my 35L an 24-70L at the same time this summer, and honestly I've used my 35L 95% of the time since then. I've also started to think about selling it, but sometimes I know it's a good backup, but mainly on the wide angle I've noticed. Feels wrong to sell it, but frankly I think it would be better to buy a 24/2,8 and a 135L or something instead. Don't know really. Think I'll keep it and decide after some more months have passed by...

[mike_t]

Hi, glad to hear you like my PP, i've had a hard time to try out and find something i like. I bought my 35L an 24-70L at the same time this summer, and honestly I've used my 35L 95% of the time since then. I've also started to think about selling it, but sometimes I know it's a good backup, but mainly on the wide angle I've noticed. Feels wrong to sell it, but frankly I think it would be better to buy a 24/2,8 and a 135L or something instead. Don't know really. Think I'll keep it and decide after some more months have passed by...

+2 on the PP, they are really nice shots!

[x2x3x4x5x]

daj that 3rd shot is all sorts of amazing.

[ALaS]

Even more samples. From the north of sweden, an old living place with floating grass in the lake.
I can't tell you how much i love this lens. Had an 28/1,8 before, it wasn't even close to how the 35/1,4 performs.


http://dajli.com/potn/sample22.jpg


http://dajli.com/potn/sample23.jpg


http://dajli.com/potn/sample24.jpg

I love your work! Simply amazying journal.

[mxracer535]

dajli your processing is amazing! Ive been trying to achieve the type of look you have in your first set with no luck.

And the third shot in your second set is simply brilliant

nice stuff man

[Misiek]

WHen I look at the pictures above I'm thinking about selling my lenses to buy this one..

[ChristopherChen]

I'm thinking of selling my 28mm f1.8 already!

[Misiek]

In Poland 35L costs 1800$... crazy, isn't it?

In US 1300? :)

[Tareq]

In Poland 35L costs 1800$... crazy, isn't it?

In US 1300? :)

In US it was cheaper before Canon or whoever decided to increase the prices, but it is still reasonable than most Europe dealers i am sure.

Poland is not worse than UAE, we have it also very expensive in about $1700-1900, don't tell me that we have oil, only about 20% or less of the total citizen population get benefit of oil and the rest are poorer than Europeans and Americans, so what we can do.

[Misiek]

Oil? Never thought about mentioning about it...
The prices suck...

[therealmr]

Very versatile

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2551/3928346522_e4d0482ee5_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3499/3928346536_d3d6223d0a_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2665/3927564307_1dd6e654db_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2643/3927564327_b24ff64617_o.jpg



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3500/3928346484_95ece9f9a9_o.jpg



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3461/3928346402_1204e7629f_o.jpg



http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2547/3927564129_e2c6249555_o.jpg



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3494/3928346388_537cfe6ff7_o.jpg

[therealmr]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2540/3946016579_a110fc308d_o.jpg

[Tareq]

Oil? Never thought about mentioning about it...
The prices suck...

I didn't say you will mention it, but i got many or several replies on many websites that says it doesn't matter how expensive or high prices in UAE because we have oil and we can pay alot more than others, means people thinking we are almost above 90% rich, huh?

[shocksyde]

Mine should be here within the next 5 hours!

I'm a little worried that I'll find it too long for my liking on my 50D, but we'll see what happens.

[shimmishim]

Mine should be here within the next 5 hours!

I'm a little worried that I'll find it too long for my liking on my 50D, but we'll see what happens.

I think it'll be fine. 35 on a crop gives the same FOV as a 56mm on FF which is pretty close to the standard 50mm that lots of people enjoy and love.

I had the sigma 30 on a 40D and loved that combo.

[shocksyde]

I think it'll be fine. 35 on a crop gives the same FOV as a 56mm on FF which is pretty close to the standard 50mm that lots of people enjoy and love.

I had the sigma 30 on a 40D and loved that combo.

I've got the 30 1.4 as well and enjoy it. It's gonna be a battle between these 2 lenses. If the 35L doesn't wow me, I'm gonna trade it for a 24L (Probably Mark I but I'd love a Mark II).

[nik.hisham]

^^^ what shimmishim said. +1 on the FoV on a crop. I had the Sigma 30 before and it pretty much was permanently on my 50D. However, since I've had the 35L and the 5D2, I've never once mounted the 35L on my 50D - other than to take a few test shots when I first bought the lens. Its just soooo much better on the FF. Being able to go pretty wide and very shallow at the same time is just breath taking.

[jaiminyoon56]

I know that the lens is renown for its sharpness, color, and contrast, so maybe the following picture isn't the best example for this archive.

In addition to all the legendary features, I love the true 35mm focal length on a full frame for non-group portraiture. It really forces one out of his/her comfort zone of nailing the focus on the eyes and bokeh-fying everything else (like with the 85mm f/1.2 and 135mm f/2, which I also love using) and rely on other features to make a portrait stand out.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3460/3953955992_5177df64f6_o.jpg

[dajli]

+2 on the PP, they are really nice shots!

I love your work! Simply amazying journal.

dajli your processing is amazing! Ive been trying to achieve the type of look you have in your first set with no luck.

And the third shot in your second set is simply brilliant

nice stuff manThanks guys, makes me really glad to hear you like them! The postprocessing has been a long way to find and learn something i like. Many different steps made on feeling, trial and error. So you liking them is like a evidence for not just me liking them. This thread is a big inspiration. Thanks again.

[dajli]

daj that 3rd shot is all sorts of amazing.

Thanks Pat. What you achieve with the 35L was one of the reasons i decided to go for it. Keep up your good work, and keep up inspire me!

[x2x3x4x5x]

http://************/y9thbfe
http://************/ye7akhr
blog post coming monday night.

[airfrogusmc]

Pat your stuff looks great. ;) I really like both of these.

[Grimlock]

I thought I'd never get to add a submission to this thread, but today is my lucky day. Just picked up the 35L.

Here's one of my son. My third shot using the 35L.

http://jerryleephotography.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p123483971-5.jpg

I can tell already I'm going to really like this lens.
Now just to get dialed into that sweet spot.

[phamster]

Grimlock.

you picked up one of canon's best lens..

sweet spot is wide !! you will love it.

cute children photo

phamster

[phamster]

Pat your stuff looks great. ;) I really like both of these.

echoed..

nice natural frame, times two.. ha ha..

i have seen 1 done all the time.. but you came up with 2.. sweet

[Marloon]

Had a shoot today w/ a young couple. i used the 35L for a majority of my shots.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8kmPwYzNa_s/SsBTBoTgbsI/AAAAAAAAAKI/3LsBjWnt3oU/s800/IMG_6854.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8kmPwYzNa_s/SsBUTCWbWWI/AAAAAAAAAKU/vuNdwks2fyQ/s800/IMG_6841.jpg

a couple more to come soon

[phamster]

Had a shoot today w/ a young couple. i used the 35L for a majority of my shots.
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a couple more to come soon

sweet shots there.. the horse one is cool..



and some crazy skies from my senior shoot

http://i35.tinypic.com/34zg090.jpg

http://i37.tinypic.com/2rw1939.jpg

http://i37.tinypic.com/bia5hs.jpg

[airbutchie]

From one of the weddings I shot over the weekend...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Photography/d55a1772.jpg

- airbutchie

[airfrogusmc]

From one of the weddings I shot over the weekend...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Photography/90d852ba.jpg

- airbutchie
AB did ya see the fountain and the grooms head. Sorry:D otherwise great shot.

[airbutchie]

^ Yeah... I did... Tried to pp' it out, but couldn't do it correctly... Hheheheheh... Thanks for the notice, though...

- airbutchie ;)

[Marloon]

Hey guys! here are shots from that same e-shoot i did. The weather has now turned crummy... i still have two more outdoor shoots.

please tell me what you guys think of the C&C. some people arent too thrilled with them. i wonder what people in the 35L forum think LOL.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8kmPwYzNa_s/SsF5-jne7YI/AAAAAAAAAM4/L_sywBpZkVs/s800/IMG_6857.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8kmPwYzNa_s/SsF6hEvlLPI/AAAAAAAAANM/_rJBY_Cv2hQ/s800/IMG_6888.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8kmPwYzNa_s/SsF6ujXjXgI/AAAAAAAAANQ/wcbAnJWetIk/s800/IMG_6892.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_8kmPwYzNa_s/SsF7O9B8FYI/AAAAAAAAANg/sYqKQoZKOFc/s800/IMG_6925.jpg

[Marloon]

and if you guys think this is a must buy lens (and i believe you guys should think it is), make sure you guys buy an ND filter. i am about to buy myself a 3 stop ND filter.

in harsh sunlight, i was getting 1/4000 - 1/8000 @ iso 50 @ 1.4. if i have a reflector, i know for sure that id top out.

[jrscls]

Marloon, Maybe white balance adjustment and some fill flash would have helped to fill in dark portions of the face and to overcome some of the shadows.

[jakjak]

hi people!! Look another member join 35mmL family! just picked up two weeks ago!

Awesome lens!

here some samples taken in Glasgow! cheers!
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs245.snc1/9220_152053653192_683108192_2712395_4761404_n.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2712404&id=683108192)
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs245.snc1/9220_152070993192_683108192_2712471_1760039_n.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2712404&id=683108192)

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs245.snc1/9220_151481213192_683108192_2706926_3542314_n.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2706925&id=683108192)

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs265.snc1/9220_151484898192_683108192_2706955_3954181_n.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2706925&id=683108192)

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs265.snc1/9220_151484938192_683108192_2706961_2347619_n.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2706925&id=683108192)

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs245.snc1/9220_151506123192_683108192_2707253_6774953_n.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2706925&id=683108192)

[therealmr]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2635/3961172697_708c9eb197_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3961172705_8f3b44a678_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3535/3961172707_a6d704dcda_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2595/3961172711_4f4857a50f_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2531/3961172715_9459f6b186_o.jpg

[inzite]

:o first time posting in this thread.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2671/3967481727_e4cb7f7fa0_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2600/3895032754_ff84b09ef1_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2506/3887846685_6de720fa1e_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2285/3536887155_ec64f41c39_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3559/3503866510_1c5325d15d_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3550/3448103501_c1b0a2a1ba_o.jpg

[Collin85]

Nice shots inzite. PS, you've been here before! :p

[mxracer535]

One from today

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3502/3970278457_90ff8b318a.jpg

[inzite]

Nice shots inzite. PS, you've been here before! :p

yikes i have LOL

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/2869530038_9a76b72e49_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3028/2907947693_3606a70792_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/247/2952769140_b3bf4ce1c8_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/2953081504_13be7e41a8_o.jpg

[Marloon]

yikes i have LOL

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/2869530038_9a76b72e49_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3028/2907947693_3606a70792_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/247/2952769140_b3bf4ce1c8_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/2953081504_13be7e41a8_o.jpg

great shots!

[WhyFi]

hi people!! Look another member join 35mmL family! just picked up two weeks ago!

Awesome lens!

here some samples taken in Glasgow! cheers!

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs245.snc1/9220_152070993192_683108192_2712471_1760039_n.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2712404&id=683108192)

Very nice stuff - I dig the above shot in particular!

[cornellsupreme]

http://www.bicycleonions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/ben2.jpg

[single_track]

One from today

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3502/3970278457_90ff8b318a.jpg

I love the composition and mood. I love the hair and sideways look. A bit small on my monitor though.

[Grimlock]

http://66.70.15.43/gallery/ben2.jpg


Great focus on those eyes. Can you share your EXIF on this shot? I'm curious to know what your aperture settings were.

The reason I ask is because I'm having a slight issue trying to get both eyes in focus. The DOF on this lens is definitely a new challenge for me.

[inzite]

1dmark3 + 35L (as requested per eric via PM)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3291/2902415941_b6ce01cff4_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3017/2903258744_2029ba65b2_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3574/3399747547_d91fdf9c39_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3321/3576931557_7a9ff53586_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3585/3576932205_09f1d8a53c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3098/2704463728_cc8d56ae49_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3621/3451360462_94f1191455_o.jpg

[phamster]

Great focus on those eyes. Can you share your EXIF on this shot? I'm curious to know what your aperture settings were.

The reason I ask is because I'm having a slight issue trying to get both eyes in focus. The DOF on this lens is definitely a new challenge for me.


Grimlock

to me it looks. like 2.0

but if the eyes are perfectly plained out on the same level as the glass..you can probably get away with 1.6..

good range for you on this would be 2.2-2.5

phamster

[phamster]

everything about this photo is amazing

1 eyes.
2 plastic car colors
3 subjects clothes
4 the DOF is sweeet..

5 over all composition.


one of the best i have seen in a while. Total sweetness !

phamster

[Grimlock]

Grimlock

to me it looks. like 2.0

but if the eyes are perfectly plained out on the same level as the glass..you can probably get away with 1.6..

good range for you on this would be 2.2-2.5

phamster

Thanks for taking the time, Pham.


How much different would you say the DOF is between a FF to APS-C?
Pham .. I know you don't shoot crop, but does anyone know?

[cornellsupreme]

Grimlock and phamster Thanks for the compliments !!! Its greatly appreciated !! I think you were right on the nail with your guess of 2.0. But I'll confirm when i get home tonight.



Here are two more with the 35mm. I had this lens calibrated in Canon (Jamesburg) and its been money ever since. Dropped it off on a Tuesday and was back at my doorstep on Friday.


http://www.bicycleonions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/week30_2.jpg

http://www.bicycleonions.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/kami.jpg

[eric gautier]

1dmark3 + 35L (as requested per eric via PM)





thank you!! i think i'm sold...

[mxracer535]

I love the composition and mood. I love the hair and sideways look. A bit small on my monitor though.

Thank you and here is a larger version

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3502/3970278457_90ff8b318a_b.jpg

[SebRamsland]

This is by far my favourite lens at the moment.

Sharpness, colours, contrast. Just superb!

Some recent shots:
http://www.sebastianramsland.com/wp-content/gallery/mote/urban-transition-03.jpg

http://www.sebastianramsland.com/wp-content/gallery/mote/urban-transition-04.jpg

[Marloon]

This is by far my favourite lens at the moment.

Sharpness, colours, contrast. Just superb!

Some recent shots:
http://www.sebastianramsland.com/wp-content/gallery/mote/urban-transition-03.jpg

http://www.sebastianramsland.com/wp-content/gallery/mote/urban-transition-04.jpg

hilarious concept.

[cornellsupreme]

Great focus on those eyes. Can you share your EXIF on this shot? I'm curious to know what your aperture settings were.

The reason I ask is because I'm having a slight issue trying to get both eyes in focus. The DOF on this lens is definitely a new challenge for me.

Grimlock .. here is the EXIF. It was shot at 1.4. Like I mentioned before the lens was always sharp, but while I had the body at canon I had them calibrate the lens and I was amazed that it came back even sharper.

Camera Model Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Firmware Firmware Version 1.1.0
Shooting Date/Time 9/26/2009 3:27:52 PM
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/2500
Av( Aperture Value ) 1.4
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 160
Auto ISO Speed OFF
Lens EF35mm f/1.4L USM
Focal Length 35.0mm
Image Size 3861x2574
Image Quality sRAW1
Flash Off
FE lock OFF
White Balance Mode Auto
AF Mode One-Shot AF
Picture Style Standard

[Grimlock]

Thank you so much for posting that for me. You're awesome.
I have a feeling I just need more practice.

P.S. You guys can call me Jerry. :P

[The Ghost of FM]

This is by far my favourite lens at the moment.

Sharpness, colours, contrast. Just superb!

Some recent shots:
http://www.sebastianramsland.com/wp-content/gallery/mote/urban-transition-03.jpg

http://www.sebastianramsland.com/wp-content/gallery/mote/urban-transition-04.jpg
This looks totally Hollywood-slick! ;)

You either had incredibly great available light or are a lighting genius! Which is it?

Cheers!

[Marloon]

i know this is a repost. but i am trying tinypic as a picture hosting right now...

do you know any other picture posting websites that allow for higher res than picasa's 800 px size limit?

[Collin85]

Quite a few. I use Smugmug. By the way, you might want to downsize that shot.. before the moderators come and kick your ass. :lol:

[Marloon]

Quite a few. I use Smugmug. By the way, you might want to downsize that shot.. before the moderators come and kick your ass. :lol:

what is the max size for posting again?

[Collin85]

what is the max size for posting again?

See "FAQ" at the top. ;) 1024 x 1024.

[Tareq]

i know this is a repost. but i am trying tinypic as a picture hosting right now...

do you know any other picture posting websites that allow for higher res than picasa's 800 px size limit?

There is photobucket as well even not sure about reviews.

I use always or mostly this photos webhost:

http://www.imageshack.us (http://www.imageshack.us/)

[SebRamsland]

This looks totally Hollywood-slick! ;)

You either had incredibly great available light or are a lighting genius! Which is it?

Cheers!
Haha, thanks a lot! :)

It's a combination of available light and flash merged together.
(One image to light up the subjects, and one image to get the somehow "natural" look of the enviroment)

[ChristopherChen]

Sebastian, your picture is KILLER!

Lovely demonstration of the 35L with artistry.

I'm gonna go check out your website too! :D

[phamster]

Haha, thanks a lot! :)

It's a combination of available light and flash merged together.
(One image to light up the subjects, and one image to get the somehow "natural" look of the enviroment)

what ever it is ! you did it perfectly

sweet work.. and great subjects, well executed!

on the second photo..i can see you used 2 different light sources..

one for the girl, and a snooted something for the guy on the ground right?

hollywood stuff !

phamster

[SebRamsland]

Sebastian, your picture is KILLER!

Lovely demonstration of the 35L with artistry.

I'm gonna go check out your website too! :D
Thanks! :)

what ever it is ! you did it perfectly

sweet work.. and great subjects, well executed!

on the second photo..i can see you used 2 different light sources..

one for the girl, and a snooted something for the guy on the ground right?

hollywood stuff !

phamster
Thanks again!

On the second photo it is 2 different light sources, yes.

One lamp to the left, way high up, shot through a white reflector (just holding it in front of the lamp) - and one lamp to the right with an umbrella attached.

[Marloon]

What nd filter do you guys use with this lens?

[jayro11]

just got it...cant wait to test this thing out!

[SebRamsland]

just got it...cant wait to test this thing out!
Have great fun!

Not that I need to tell you, because I know you will. :D

[GMCPhotographics]

That's my next one :)

It's tough finding some one with stock at the moment. Everyone seems to be on back order...sigh....

[mxracer535]

A bored at home test shot

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2547/3982295362_ba13e4db9e.jpg

[shimmishim]

from a day after session...

this lens amazes by how sharp it is wide open...

http://www.johnshim.com/potn/IMG_7119.jpg

[x2x3x4x5x]

epic light all day yesterday.
http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/1050/img1244r.jpg
2 weddings in the past two days. i slept till 2pm today. :P

[mxracer535]

shim, amazing shot!

[KAS]

Great shot, shim! I like the pose. Well, and the DOF too!

and that detail shot is great, Pat. How do you arrange for light like that ;)

[bzt]

I have been looking for this lens for months. It's really hard to find here in Malaysia.

[Jeff81]

First shot with my new 35L. Not a duck, but cuter than one. ;) This lens is gonna take a little practice but I like it a lot so far.

[Collin85]

epic light all day yesterday.

2 weddings in the past two days. i slept till 2pm today. :P

Fantastic shot Pat. Did you use a bit of fill flash, and if so, gelled to match the ambience? Great mood.

[bornholm]

Hello everyone (first post here), inspired by this thread I've been looking for this lens for some time and today found one copy in the used equipment department of a local store. It appears to be in a good shape with one exception. There is some dust inside the lens - one quite large particle (like 1 mm in diameter) and two hair-like particles (looks like tiny shavings of black plastics). Since they are quite large, I have no idea if they could have got there from outside or something is wrong with the lens interior. Any experience with this problem? I guess it would not appear in the photos, but I am affraid of potential future problems, so I don't know whether I should buy the lens.

[Marloon]

Hello everyone (first post here), inspired by this thread I've been looking for this lens for some time and today found one copy in the used equipment department of a local store. It appears to be in a good shape with one exception. There is some dust inside the lens - one quite large particle (like 1 mm in diameter) and two hair-like particles (looks like tiny shavings of black plastics). Since they are quite large, I have no idea if they could have got there from outside or something is wrong with the lens interior. Any experience with this problem? I guess it would not appear in the photos, but I am affraid of potential future problems, so I don't know whether I should buy the lens.

test the lens outside on a sunny cloudless day... crank the lens to its highest aperture, and set your focus to infinity. crank the photo and see if the dust shows up in the picture. if it does, then buyer beware.

if it doesnt end up showing, make sure that you understand that the resale value of this lens will definitely go down.

[x2x3x4x5x]

Fantastic shot Pat. Did you use a bit of fill flash, and if so, gelled to match the ambience? Great mood.
Thanks man. Au natural though.