Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 L USM [Archive] - Page 19 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

bornholm

5th of October 2009 (Mon), 16:34

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.

Well, I tried to shoot plain paper sheet from close (focus to infinity) at f/22 and besides some normal small dust spots nothing else seems to appear in the picture. I wonder how the dirt would influence lens behaviour in contrejour lighting. Good point with the resale value. I think I'll just wait for some other deal to appear.

misshotnspicy

5th of October 2009 (Mon), 19:15

Yay...I belong in this club now. Just got my lens and it's been raining and very cloudy here lately, but I took this goofy shot of my dog, Baxter. He looks so smart. :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3496/3985542998_14df33f4c0.jpg

airfrogusmc

5th of October 2009 (Mon), 19:30

Marloon

5th of October 2009 (Mon), 22:47

Recently Shot Yesterday

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_8kmPwYzNa_s/SsmQmQcGv1I/AAAAAAAAAO8/dqpbETL-Y5o/s800/IMG_7202.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8kmPwYzNa_s/SsmQrhyAI-I/AAAAAAAAAPM/ZgZskZsJ9ZI/s800/IMG_7237.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_8kmPwYzNa_s/SsmQ6OdTw3I/AAAAAAAAAP4/uLHPZStbn7w/s800/IMG_7269.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8kmPwYzNa_s/SsmQ9WVpWSI/AAAAAAAAAQA/9SwuqYLOEnA/s800/IMG_7273.jpg

Grimlock

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 00:16

Well, this page has started out good. :)

Love the shots, Marloon.
And misshotnspicy ... you got a hardy chuckle out of me.

mxracer535

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 00:31

Looks like you are already enjoying the lens laura...nice shot

it was all cloudy and rainy here today, so a few bored at home shots

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2628/3985520823_1514a58c41.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3526/3986278808_06559e98b0.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2622/3986277704_e81783310e.jpg

Marloon

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 01:14

Well, this page has started out good. :)

Love the shots, Marloon.
And misshotnspicy ... you got a hardy chuckle out of me.

thank you!!! :D

single_track

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 07:28

phamster

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 07:30

i know.. it is super cute or coool.. don't know which way to describe it..

welding goggles? or swimming goggles?

BenJammin

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 07:49

Here is a couple from my favorite lens.
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/9986/ebypivotwebz.jpg (http://img194.imageshack.us/i/ebypivotwebz.jpg/)

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/5703/johan50web.jpg (http://img21.imageshack.us/i/johan50web.jpg/)

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/7937/jerrypushweb.jpg (http://img21.imageshack.us/i/jerrypushweb.jpg/)

single_track

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 08:20

Here is a couple from my favorite lens.
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/9986/ebypivotwebz.jpg (http://img194.imageshack.us/i/ebypivotwebz.jpg/)

Looks like the skater is skating on a memorial......

BenJammin

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 08:40

Looks like the skater is skating on a memorial......

yep.

single_track

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 08:45

yep.

This is really too bad because it is a good shot otherwise.

BenJammin

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 09:07

This is really too bad because it is a good shot otherwise.

Thanks

kauffman v36

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 09:52

OMG the striiipppp, memories, lol! ben, love your pics and absolutely love your website. that 35/1.4 is really doin it for ya.

dlintz

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 10:30

Nice shots Marloon. Her smile draws you away from his "less than excited" expressions.

d.

Marloon

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 13:54

Nice shots Marloon. Her smile draws you away from his "less than excited" expressions.

d.

thanks! I love shooting people! I Wish I could shoot more couples like this...

This couple didn't really feed me any enrgy, so I tried to create energy.

p360

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 13:58

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p360

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 13:59

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BenJammin

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 16:55

OMG the striiipppp, memories, lol! ben, love your pics and absolutely love your website. that 35/1.4 is really doin it for ya.

Haha thanks. Are you from Tallahassee?

misshotnspicy

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 17:19

Nice shots, Marloon.

Thanks Airfrogusmc, Grimlock, & Mxracer535, Single_track, & Phamster! I thought it was funny too. I titled it "Baxter just got his PHD in Biochemistry." He really is a smart dog and a great model. :)

It's my pair of old swimming googles.

Laura

ep88

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 17:42

I just pulled the trigger! I can't wait to get off from work and pick it up at canoga camera :D

Grimlock

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 18:34

Just dropped mine off at Canon's Service Center yesterday for calibration. Since then, It's all I have been thinking about.

I think I may have serious problems.

kauffman v36

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 20:26

Haha thanks. Are you from Tallahassee?
no, just went to FSU for a semester and then moved back home. loved the city and im hoping to go back when i figure out what im doing with my life. maybe if i concentrated more on that than looking at these wonderful pictures id be ahead of the game.

Marloon

6th of October 2009 (Tue), 20:39

Nice shots, Marloon.

Laura

Thanks! :D

blktaln

7th of October 2009 (Wed), 01:36

just unwrapped mine. :D first test shot.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/3989476516_d1890f7137_o.jpg

sheawyatt

7th of October 2009 (Wed), 01:55

Just ordered mine. Hope to post a shot or two soonish.

mxracer535

7th of October 2009 (Wed), 02:07

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2661/3988921766_c8bebfebc4_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2548/3988965780_2612073a75_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3431/3988210107_023d7c4d54_b.jpg

albasit

7th of October 2009 (Wed), 06:52

mxracer535, that is a very nice photo !
care for share how to make that tone ?
thanks.

phamster

7th of October 2009 (Wed), 12:09

@mxracer535 sweet autum colors..

one from a recent senior shoot..

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=763036

full post above..

http://i34.tinypic.com/10yqte8.jpg

blktaln

7th of October 2009 (Wed), 13:33

beautiful!

@mxracer535 sweet autum colors..

one from a recent senior shoot..

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=763036

full post above..

http://i34.tinypic.com/10yqte8.jpg

mxracer535

7th of October 2009 (Wed), 14:00

mxracer535, that is a very nice photo !
care for share how to make that tone ?
thanks.

Thanks!
I just warmed up the white balance, a little de-saturation, and split toning.

ep88

7th of October 2009 (Wed), 20:38

I just got this yesterday and so far I'm lovin it!

Here's a test shot, ISO 3200, wide open.

http://luisbicol.smugmug.com/photos/673706772_3af3c-XL.jpg

Seven Ocean

7th of October 2009 (Wed), 21:36

From a local botanical garden

f/1.4
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3424/3991099989_c29ae97888_o.jpg

f/2.0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3517/3991110061_a7b706e62d_o.jpg

nik.hisham

7th of October 2009 (Wed), 22:04

@mxracer535 sweet autum colors..

one from a recent senior shoot..

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=763036

full post above..

http://i34.tinypic.com/10yqte8.jpg

Phamster, of all the shots you've put up so far, I like this one best. The darker background (night time) with fantastic bokeh (the lights) just works out very well.

btw, I'm not saying the other shots aren't good. They are all great!

cheers!

echo

9th of October 2009 (Fri), 14:42

This producer (Flood) had been set up to have photos taken for an industry magazine cover. When I got there he decided he didn't want his face in shot (a long story) so this is the *only* photo I took with his face. I had no time to muck about, a single shot grabbed while he was not expecting it. Phew :)

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/652570029_FV78A-X2.jpg
f/1.8 at ISO 800

Palna

9th of October 2009 (Fri), 16:41

Her is a new one from yesterday at home

phamster

9th of October 2009 (Fri), 21:12

^^^ look at the cute baby !@! ha ha.. makes me smile..

nice !

This producer (Flood) had been set up to have photos taken for an industry magazine cover. When I got there he decided he didn't want his face in shot (a long story) so this is the *only* photo I took with his face. I had no time to muck about, a single shot grabbed while he was not expecting it. Phew :)

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/652570029_FV78A-X2.jpg
f/1.8 at ISO 800
@ echo.. ISo 800 looks so clean ! sweet !

beautiful!

thanks.. it is a special time in her life right now. .so the photo just has to be perfect... ha ha.. or well.. lucky to get that balance out like that..

@ Nik.hisham - Thanks man.. your stuff always rocks too !

Palna

10th of October 2009 (Sat), 03:55

[quote=phamster;8793456]^^^ look at the cute baby !@! ha ha.. makes me smile..

nice !

Thanks its my son: -)

I really like your work, its a great shot you took at the top of this page great lightning: -)

echo

10th of October 2009 (Sat), 15:45

@ echo.. ISo 800 looks so clean ! sweet !

Ta!

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/676174505_8jANc-XL.jpg

The pic as on the mag cover :)

Grimlock

10th of October 2009 (Sat), 17:53

Very cool!! Congrats.

J-B

10th of October 2009 (Sat), 18:18

nice echo

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3514/3990263457_edbff3a430.jpg

echo

10th of October 2009 (Sat), 19:22

Very cool!! Congrats.

Sorry about the lousy quality, snap taken with iPhone - but of a shot taken with 35L - just in case anyone complained! :D

x2x3x4x5x

10th of October 2009 (Sat), 23:57

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/1709/danaz.jpg
a shot of the girlfriend while roaming around near her place in philly.

Dorman

11th of October 2009 (Sun), 00:10

Tremendous natural lighting Pat. The 35mm focal length certainly works for you.

phamster

11th of October 2009 (Sun), 00:10

@echo.. very nice.. congrats
@Pat.. nice photos... i like the first one.. great eyes..

x2x3x4x5x

11th of October 2009 (Sun), 00:58

Thanks guys.

I get a lot of requests for my pp... well, those images are sooc (minus sharpening).

Tip? If you're shooting in daylight use the cloudy WB setting for warmer skin tones and more golden backlight.

Marloon

11th of October 2009 (Sun), 01:16

ChrisGorabPhotography

11th of October 2009 (Sun), 09:27

Tremendous natural lighting Pat. The 35mm focal length certainly works for you.

Works for him? Pat is the king of the 35mm. Always excellent.

x2x3x4x5x

12th of October 2009 (Mon), 00:19

took this about 5 hours ago.
http://i37.tinypic.com/n71ufd.jpg
patfureyshotwithoutnaturallightomg

Todd Lambert

12th of October 2009 (Mon), 00:27

Nice stuff Pat. I like it a lot.

I just got my 35, so now I can post in here too!

Here's some from last night:

http://lambertphotography.com/forums/IMG_9890.jpg

http://lambertphotography.com/forums/IMG_9894.jpg

mxracer535

12th of October 2009 (Mon), 00:55

Nice shots Pat

A couple from today

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3512/4003032207_ccde6b7e77.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2432/4003036409_788d7302a3.jpg

Stealthy Ninja

12th of October 2009 (Mon), 03:03

I did a backflip (ninja style) and got myself a 28 1.8 today (over getting the 34L). This lens (the 35L) is superior I think, but the price and weight were the factors for me (yeah, I know, I say "if you care about weight, don't get a DSLR" but my primary reasons for a prime in this range was a light lens to bring around every day).

So I won't be posting here any samples afterall... ;)

shaktipalooza

12th of October 2009 (Mon), 19:32

I've still got some editing to do on these but they're close.

1.
http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/678817220_EyS8E-XL.jpg

2.
http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/675747914_mt7VV-XL.jpg

3.
http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/676594179_y6Dfd-XL.jpg

4.
http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/676608051_pdwAT-XL.jpg

5.
http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/676608904_weXpH-X2.jpg

6.
http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/675784218_xdhFx-XL.jpg

7.

airbutchie

13th of October 2009 (Tue), 13:37

^ Very nice set... Love #1 (Pool shot)... Good stuff, Michael...

Just one to contribute...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2550/4008047281_dabea5f7a3_b.jpg

- airbutchie

Harm

13th of October 2009 (Tue), 14:51

having gone through all the pages, looks like a fantastic lens to use...cannot decide between this one and the 16-35 2.8 II

Collin85

13th of October 2009 (Tue), 16:01

having gone through all the pages, looks like a fantastic lens to use...cannot decide between this one and the 16-35 2.8 II

They're quite different animals, I use them for different purposes. 16mm is more than twice as wide as 35mm, but the 35L is clearly better (and faster) at 35mm. Again, quite different lenses.

xdmg

13th of October 2009 (Tue), 16:02

next big lens i am saving up for! can't wait.. it will be my first L

Collin85

13th of October 2009 (Tue), 16:07

next big lens i am saving up for! can't wait.. it will be my first L

You'll love it, although I personally wouldn't be selling that 17-55 for it, if that's what you're doing.

jakjak

13th of October 2009 (Tue), 17:12

hi all master,
i've a difficulty in setting the white balance right. im using 35mm 1.4L too..
will be shooting an even in a 3 metres white ceilling ball room with fluorescent
lights.

please giv me advice on the white balance setting .. thank you!!!!!

appreciated very much!!

ChrisGorabPhotography

13th of October 2009 (Tue), 17:44

J-B

13th of October 2009 (Tue), 18:54

Both at 1.6:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2513/4009951980_0672b42a7d_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2646/4009951894_d34f86a823_o.jpg

adam*

13th of October 2009 (Tue), 19:08

Don't think i've posted these before in here:

http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/115894434.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/115894428.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/115894437.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117764300.jpg

airbutchie

13th of October 2009 (Tue), 20:42

Both at 1.6:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2513/4009951980_0672b42a7d_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2646/4009951894_d34f86a823_o.jpg

Simply... WOW!!!!

- airbutchie :D

phamster

13th of October 2009 (Tue), 21:48

Both at 1.6:
pg[/IMG]

Don't think i've posted these before in here:

http://wpg

both love LOVE.. LoVe !!!

phamster

The Ghost of FM

13th of October 2009 (Tue), 22:23

I use my 35L so very little. A damn shame really considering how good this lens really is! With that wrong in mind, I was determined yesterday to give it another whirl and came up with this with it.

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G6310True-HDRsmall.jpg

Cheers!

dannygt

14th of October 2009 (Wed), 00:22

Buying this baby soon.

Grimlock

14th of October 2009 (Wed), 01:12

Some new ones. More kids. Starting to get the hang of this lens and lovin' it!

http://jerryleephotography.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p693567770-5.jpg

http://jerryleephotography.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p1060097150-5.jpg

http://jerryleephotography.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p904434453-5.jpg

http://jerryleephotography.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p774247298-4.jpg

:)

robtography

14th of October 2009 (Wed), 01:17

I need this lens...NOW.

Marloon

14th of October 2009 (Wed), 02:36

I need this lens...NOW.

i agree. YOU need this lens now.

AKHOO

14th of October 2009 (Wed), 02:38

One more month. Just one more month and I'll have mine. Mine!

Todd Lambert

14th of October 2009 (Wed), 03:02

Jerry, that second one is just precious. Nice work!

Grimlock

14th of October 2009 (Wed), 03:20

Thanks Todd. means a lot.

EDIT: Weird, I just noticed that we have exactly the same amount of posts.

J-B

14th of October 2009 (Wed), 03:28

Simply... WOW!!!!

- airbutchie :D

both love LOVE.. LoVe !!!

phamster

Thanks guys ;)

Todd Lambert

14th of October 2009 (Wed), 03:54

Aha... I'm one up on you now, Jerry!

LOL

phamster

14th of October 2009 (Wed), 07:35

@ Jerry.. that is some super cute toddler.. and the eyes... did i say eYeS ! nice work

phamster

cornellsupreme

14th of October 2009 (Wed), 11:47

Some new ones. More kids. Starting to get the hang of this lens and lovin' it!

:)

jerry.... looks like the calibration worked ;)

Grimlock

14th of October 2009 (Wed), 12:02

Pham. Thanks man. Much appreciated, Friend.

Cornell, you're right about that. Apparently, the pcb assembly needed to be adjusted. It's hitting focus nicely now. And it only took 2 days to get back. I was VERY happy with Canon's service center.
Thanks for all of your help on that. You're awesome.

:)

platti

14th of October 2009 (Wed), 15:29

Cows in the evening waiting to get home ... sooc (from 5D via PhotoMechanic saved for web)

Grimlock

14th of October 2009 (Wed), 15:42

haha. That's awesome.

airfrogusmc

14th of October 2009 (Wed), 17:30

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_2511.jpg

echo

14th of October 2009 (Wed), 18:55

Don't think i've posted these before in here:
http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/115894437.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/117764300.jpg

Love these :)

airfrogusmc

14th of October 2009 (Wed), 20:13

Don't know if I've ever posted these here before. If so sorry. I don't shoot a lot of this kind of thing.

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

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_1430.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_1447.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_1436.jpg

Todd Lambert

14th of October 2009 (Wed), 20:46

Is that Tony Bennett?!? ;-)

airfrogusmc

14th of October 2009 (Wed), 21:16

Is that Tony Bennett?!? ;-)

No Todd, its Dennis De Young (Styx). He was the entertainment at an event I shot.

Todd Lambert

14th of October 2009 (Wed), 21:50

Holy crap - he got old!

airfrogusmc

14th of October 2009 (Wed), 22:17

Holy crap - he got old!

:lol::lol: We all did.

The Ghost of FM

14th of October 2009 (Wed), 22:19

Nice shooting Allen!

I knew it wasn't Tony Bennett but was shocked also when you said who it was! :eek:

Than again, I'm no spring chicken either! :D

Cheers!

Harm

14th of October 2009 (Wed), 22:30

Is that Tony Bennett?!? ;-)

My first thought too, but then i realised he was too young....but still ye gads he has aged!

airfrogusmc

14th of October 2009 (Wed), 22:56

Nice shooting Allen!

I knew it wasn't Tony Bennett but was shocked also when you said who it was! :eek:

Than again, I'm no spring chicken either! :D

Cheers!

Thanks Ghost.

airfrogusmc

14th of October 2009 (Wed), 22:57

My first thought too, but then i realised he was too young....but still ye gads he has aged!

I never thought he looked like Tony but now that it was mentioned :confused:

platti

15th of October 2009 (Thu), 11:16

Hi,
another alpin impression ...

airfrogusmc

17th of October 2009 (Sat), 17:13

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_2875-2.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_2885.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_2886_1.jpg

kahren

18th of October 2009 (Sun), 09:26

can't decide if i want to sell my 28 1.8 and 50 1.4 for this :)

ALaS

18th of October 2009 (Sun), 10:26

^^^, I would.

phamster

18th of October 2009 (Sun), 11:08

^^^, I would.

i sold my left kidney for it.. you should too.. !! ha ha..

here are some from a wedding on saturday..

i used this lens more than my 85.. 35 on a full frame is very usable for events..

http://i38.tinypic.com/jhsq5x.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/2heik2b.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/34952ki.jpg

http://i35.tinypic.com/b6ound.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/2l8076.jpg

http://i37.tinypic.com/xbke36.jpg

phamster

p360

18th of October 2009 (Sun), 12:11

can't decide if i want to sell my 28 1.8 and 50 1.4 for this :)

Do it. Those two are not even in the same league as 35L.

airfrogusmc

18th of October 2009 (Sun), 12:16

Killer shots Pham.

shimmishim

18th of October 2009 (Sun), 19:53

Agreed. I didn't use the 35 for the first time until I shot my first wedding. Now the 35 pretty much stays on the 5DII all the time. The 85 gets some lovin' but definitely not as much.

Nice series by the way!

i sold my left kidney for it.. you should too.. !! ha ha..

here are some from a wedding on saturday..

i used this lens more than my 85.. 35 on a full frame is very usable for events..

phamster

J-B

18th of October 2009 (Sun), 19:56

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3482/4023553385_a49b8aa41f_o.jpg

Todd Lambert

18th of October 2009 (Sun), 20:03

Very nice J-B!

Pham, quite phamulous as usual!

phamster

18th of October 2009 (Sun), 20:48

Agreed. I didn't use the 35 for the first time until I shot my first wedding. Now the 35 pretty much stays on the 5DII all the time. The 85 gets some lovin' but definitely not as much.

Nice series by the way!

Very nice J-B!

Pham, quite phamulous as usual!

Shim and Todd, cheers and mutual respects back !

the 35L does produce some amazing stuff.. just seems about the right perspective and not so much distortions also..

i have 2 more to add..

http://i34.tinypic.com/4iilpk.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/2a6la9i.jpg

BrazCanon

18th of October 2009 (Sun), 21:05

Here is one I took earlier this afternoon .. Perhaps it could be entitled "fall" ...

Grimlock

19th of October 2009 (Mon), 01:04

Wonderful shots, Pham. You should do more weddings.

ChrisGorabPhotography

19th of October 2009 (Mon), 06:54

can't decide if i want to sell my 28 1.8 and 50 1.4 for this :)

I did.

Marloon

19th of October 2009 (Mon), 12:18

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8kmPwYzNa_s/StyRF6WyRII/AAAAAAAAATc/HJNg_2JCPSs/s800/IMG_6292wtmk.jpg

5Dii + 35 + cross light vivitar 285hv triggered by ebay triggers (need to upgrade these... LOL)

Marloon

19th of October 2009 (Mon), 15:08

It's FALL!

http://i36.tinypic.com/30d8jo2.jpg

palaima

19th of October 2009 (Mon), 17:10

^nice shot! Superb colors!

airfrogusmc

19th of October 2009 (Mon), 17:12

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_2899.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_2901.jpg

Marloon

19th of October 2009 (Mon), 17:51

^nice shot! Superb colors!

thanks palaima! :D

according to jim

19th of October 2009 (Mon), 18:17

Marloon

19th of October 2009 (Mon), 18:32

Ok I've been lurking. Like the minimum focus compared to the 85 1.2 (I love by the way) but not using alot. Interested if you 85 1.2 owners love the 35 more because of that. I'm thinking this may be my next toy.

i HATE the MFD of the 85L its just enough for upper body portraits. the 35mm f1.4 MFD is perfect for most of my work.

according to jim

19th of October 2009 (Mon), 18:42

Still own your 85 or did you sell it?

adam*

19th of October 2009 (Mon), 18:47

Fire service strike, today at 6pm:

http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/118486027.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/118486009.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/118486025.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/118486043.jpg

phamster

19th of October 2009 (Mon), 19:44

^^^^ good powerful look that guy has ! well done !

phamster

paten

20th of October 2009 (Tue), 12:46

after trying 35mm f/2 i think this is my favorite length and needed that 1.4 for prewed purpose, my hands are killing me waiting for this lens, hope i got a good copy from 2nd hand tomorrow,.. images in this thread is stunning!

Marloon

20th of October 2009 (Tue), 17:59

http://i34.tinypic.com/2vju635.jpg

airfrogusmc

20th of October 2009 (Tue), 20:58

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_3262-1.jpg

therealmr

20th of October 2009 (Tue), 23:38

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2729/4029425959_cca965d33b_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2585/4030444704_8d7746682d_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2421/4029689495_31a47ca0f4_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2717/4030444716_7547ac8a80_o.jpg

Spacemunkie

23rd of October 2009 (Fri), 05:20

http://jerryleephotography.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p904434453-5.jpg

Some great shots in this thread, but this one has utterly sold me on this lens. Fan-bleedin-tastic mate.

Undispu7ed

23rd of October 2009 (Fri), 05:26

35 or 50? Decisions decisions..

Double Negative

23rd of October 2009 (Fri), 08:09

35 or 50? Decisions decisions..

It definitely IS a hard decision, this one. And they're both stellar lenses.

shimmishim

23rd of October 2009 (Fri), 09:04

35 or 50? Decisions decisions..

It definitely IS a hard decision, this one. And they're both stellar lenses.

Agreed. I haven't used the 50 f/1.2 and I'm not going to because I know I'll want one badly if I do. :)

The 35L is a great great lens. Super sharp wide open... like the 85L and the 135L. This is the reason why these three are the holy trinity of primes.

J-B

23rd of October 2009 (Fri), 09:56

35 or 50? Decisions decisions..

Choose the focal length that's the most important for you. Both are great lenses.
I have both and the 50L has better bookeh, color and contrast but I like the 35mm focal length more, so I use the 35L more.

Grimlock

23rd of October 2009 (Fri), 10:55

Some great shots in this thread, but this one has utterly sold me on this lens. Fan-bleedin-tastic mate.

Thank you, sir. Means a lot to me.

*blushes*

x2x3x4x5x

23rd of October 2009 (Fri), 11:19

Unrelated & random: I just picked up a 24L... :)

airfrogusmc

23rd of October 2009 (Fri), 11:24

Unrelated & random: I just picked up a 24L... :)

CONGRATS You're gonna love it.

shimmishim

23rd of October 2009 (Fri), 12:12

Unrelated & random: I just picked up a 24L... :)

take your 24L and go else where!!!

:cool:

phamster

23rd of October 2009 (Fri), 12:24

take your 24L and go else where!!!

:cool:

if pat takes a photo of the 24L using the 35L that would make it legit.. ha ha..

phamster

Grimlock

23rd of October 2009 (Fri), 12:34

LOL.

Double Negative

23rd of October 2009 (Fri), 13:22

^^ There ya go. :)

I too am considering picking up a 24L to keep the 35L company...

Harleypugs

23rd of October 2009 (Fri), 13:37

Yeah....I hate to see your sig line with out the 24....you better get one.

ChrisGorabPhotography

23rd of October 2009 (Fri), 13:39

Yeah....I hate to see your sig line with out the 24....you better get one.
Right, it's missing. And he better pick up the 200 f2 IS also.

shimmishim

23rd of October 2009 (Fri), 13:41

Yeah....I hate to see your sig line with out the 24....you better get one.

lol. Yeah he needs to add the 200 f/2.8L II on top of the 200 f/2.0L IS. :)

Double Negative

23rd of October 2009 (Fri), 14:36

Yeah....I hate to see your sig line with out the 24....you better get one.

Right, it's missing. And he better pick up the 200 f2 IS also.

lol. Yeah he needs to add the 200 f/2.8L II on top of the 200 f/2.0L IS. :)

Man, tough crowd. :p

I've been holding off on the 24L for a long time, wanting to see how the 35L does for me. Turns out I do want a wider prime (the 14L is a bit too much most of the time, heh). Good thing, too - Canon went and Mark II'ed the sucker.

Harleypugs

23rd of October 2009 (Fri), 15:34

You know we just love to yank your chain...;)

Double Negative

23rd of October 2009 (Fri), 16:39

You know we just love to yank your chain...;)

Oh, I know... I know... :p

It's weird, I fell in love with the focal length with the Zeiss 2,8/25mm ZM. Found I liked it with both digital (1.33x on the M8 ) and film (1.0x). I only wish I could use that lens on the Canon bodies. It's ridiculously good by ALL measures - and only ~$1k new.

palaima

23rd of October 2009 (Fri), 16:46

^Thats a good only :D

echo

23rd of October 2009 (Fri), 17:51

Unrelated & random: I just picked up a 24L... :)

You did it :)

Paul Li

23rd of October 2009 (Fri), 19:51

I think you guys make this lens look good - not saying I wouldn't love to have 35L

Double Negative

24th of October 2009 (Sat), 08:20

Just to get this thread back on target... Here are a couple of shots from Mystic, CT at the aquarium.

http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_7316.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=2738&exhibition=75&ee_lang=eng&u=5529,13) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_7323.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=2737&exhibition=75&ee_lang=eng&u=5529,14) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_7336.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=2734&exhibition=75&ee_lang=eng&u=5529,17) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_7337.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=2733&exhibition=75&ee_lang=eng&u=5529,18) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_7364.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=2728&exhibition=75&ee_lang=eng&u=5529,23) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_7368.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=2727&exhibition=75&ee_lang=eng&u=5529,24)

MaliCali

25th of October 2009 (Sun), 00:14

Meh...ive been away for a while and havent had too much time to take my camera out for some me+camera time in a while, took her out the other day just to mess around a bit...nothing special

wide open, ISO3200

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2763/4040868853_870ffdf1e5_b.jpg

wildcart

25th of October 2009 (Sun), 17:51

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2513/4043954652_2d8e85ff1b_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2655/4043209529_7b891fd9cc_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3520/4043241797_125cf8e2ab_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2524/4043992394_1a9925e87a_o.jpg

Just a quick selection of the Thailand Festival 2009. More @ www.flickr.com/wildcart

dannygt

25th of October 2009 (Sun), 17:55

Pre-ordered!

palaima

25th of October 2009 (Sun), 17:56

^ i prefer these to the ones in the 200 f2 thread :)

wildcart

25th of October 2009 (Sun), 18:09

LOL @palaima yeah I love my 200mm f2.0 :P But the 35mm is great to, I almost always take it with me ;) 200mm is to heavy to bring it always :)

airfrogusmc

25th of October 2009 (Sun), 18:14

LOL @palaima yeah I love my 200mm f2.0 :P But the 35mm is great to, I almost always take it with me ;) 200mm is to heavy to bring it always :)

Apples & oranges and yes they are both great lenses.

wildcart

25th of October 2009 (Sun), 18:51

It sure is apples & oranges but they are both L lenses and certainly great to have...

airfrogusmc

25th of October 2009 (Sun), 18:55

It sure is apples & oranges but they are both L lenses and certainly great to have...
I couldn't agree more. Now add the 24L and the 85L and you're good to go.

KRUSH

25th of October 2009 (Sun), 21:40

Alright! I get it! I understand now!

It makes sense to me now why so many people crave this lens.

I used to think that I could just use the 16-35 Mk II at the 35mm FL once I get it, but I do not believe now that to be a viable option. I think I will have to purchase both.

If you want to keep your 14 hunit in your pocket, don't look in this thread.