Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 L USM

[therealmr]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2466/4079478620_75a025e11e_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2501/4078702319_c005af86c7_o.jpg

[jetcode]

lots of interesting images here ... I like this lens a lot

[WhatIsHip]

damn real. those are sweet. any info on the top guy? looks like hes had a rough time

[xdmg]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2499/4099966816_32325f0ef2_b.jpg

[gambit]

I finally brought one!!
Been reading this thread for ages now and finally :) yay!

First shots taken with it last night...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2557/4100040976_de06a3f21c_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2541/4100040986_73bd907194_b.jpg

[dannygt]

GOT IT.

Just a test shot for now, i got a whole serie comin up :p

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2754/4099359801_2ed8438832_o.jpg

Crop 1:1

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2645/4099353989_d78669bc78_o.jpg

[dcran]

dannygt

I am looking forward to whatever series you have coming. I always like seeing your shots.

[dannygt]

dannygt

I am looking forward to whatever series you have coming. I always like seeing your shots.

thanks a lot!



There you go :)

I tend to use 1X1 a lot, I like losing vertical and horizontal framing,

these are all at 1,4


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2585/4100644103_736a7e195d.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2431/4101399808_c8c6132508.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2654/4101399986_5e1dcd898f.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2797/4101400180_faf301fe7a.jpg

[dannygt]

A night snapshot at 1/20, 400iso, f1.4

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2613/4101399508_492f38a749_o.jpg

[Spacemunkie]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2675/4102447630_b7195c9525_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2700/4101214953_7a076b2346_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2766/4101199811_1767e02b92_o.jpg

[poppie guy]

Both baby photos are way cute!

[samurairx7]

lol both? all of them are cute, but that is seriously alot of babies...

[nik.hisham]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2790/4102199853_a868b0c41b_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2796/4102198537_9372be825e_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2675/4102949742_c84672faaa_b.jpg

[phamster]

^^^ Nik..

great stuff..

love them.. and you are a golfer?

[Tom K.]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/4048590867_20900f7f37_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2430/4010111633_f9595d7e2f_o.jpg

[Grimlock]

Sweet shots, Tom.

Love the BW conversion.

[Collin85]

Interesting shots, Tom!

[Ricky09]

My god, this lens is really sharp wide open. You guys are making it hard for me not to buy this lens.

[phamster]

Sweet shots, Tom.

Love the BW conversion.


I second that !
nicely done

phamster

[phamster]

don't remember posting these or not.. if so... sorry..

http://i34.tinypic.com/nmn3bb.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/1254xo0.jpg

[Undispu7ed]

Pham you're going to have to show me the ropes w/ lighting! Amazing as always

[RobertZ]

I am planning on using this lens with a 2x TC. Does anyone have samples of this combo? Kidding of course. I love this lens. If only it could reach across a soccer field I would dump all of my other lenses.

Out of curiosity, does anyone here have another prime that they feel really compliments the 35L and give that same WOW appeal? I don't have any hands on experience with the 14L, 24L, 50L, 85L, or 135L (only 200L). I am leaning to the 85LII but I have a hard time with the decision because the 85 1.8 is fast and sharp. The 135L seems to get lots of praise.

[Collin85]

I am planning on using this lens with a 2x TC. Does anyone have samples of this combo? Kidding of course. I love this lens. If only it could reach across a soccer field I would dump all of my other lenses.

Out of curiosity, does anyone here have another prime that they feel really compliments the 35L and give that same WOW appeal? I don't have any hands on experience with the 14L, 24L, 50L, 85L, or 135L (only 200L). I am leaning to the 85LII but I have a hard time with the decision because the 85 1.8 is fast and sharp. The 135L seems to get lots of praise.

Most people would say 85 II. :) It really depends on what you need in terms of FL, though. Don't just rush out for another L-prime because you want to be 'wowed'. The 135L is a spectacular performer, but often guilty of being bought simply for its reputation - the user later discovering that they don't actually have a need for that FL.

[jrscls]

Pham, Great train track shot. I usually use a telephoto for this shot, but now I have to try the 35 L for this. The lighting and perspective are great. Nice job.

[waynema]

Hey Pham,
would you mind telling us where and how you focused on the top pic? (group shot) was it the bride?

Thanks

don't remember posting these or not.. if so... sorry..

http://i34.tinypic.com/nmn3bb.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/1254xo0.jpg

[nik.hisham]

^^^ Nik..

great stuff..

love them.. and you are a golfer?

Thanks Pham. Yes I am, albeit a completely hopeless one!

[channel_49]

Some mad Photoshop.

http://i38.tinypic.com/107nuap.jpg

[johnaengus]

Got it this week and I think I am in love. My Holt Trinity is the 35L, 50L, and 85L. I did have to micro adjust it and I think it is perfect. Here is a picture from this afternoon.

First Cropped and a little sharpening, second is with more processing.

This lens is amazing, as are the others.

[phamster]

Hey Pham,
would you mind telling us where and how you focused on the top pic? (group shot) was it the bride?

Thanks


i think i shot it at F 7.1 so i could have focused on anybody and made it looked sharp.. but yes.. the bride..or groom, wait i can't remember, it was just a crazy time with this group.. h a ha ha..

no seriously.. it was the bride..

phamster

[bric-a-brac]

got the lens tuesday. finally having some time to upload samples:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2559/4105345253_0154e74ea6.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2577/4106112534_06ed3b95a2.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2498/4105345091_495f93a4ac.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2802/4105344989_477b3d2748.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2775/4106112170_77dab44abb.jpg

This is my new standard lens on the 50D. having had it now, I'm not sorry that I spent the extra money over the Sigma 30/1.4; not for a second.

[echo]

^^^^ Very good first snaps with that Bric :)

One from this week with Pete Waterman and Phil Harding - PWL records.

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/Music/Education/glamorgan-university/glamorgan-university-event/714089198_RsvLS-XL.jpg

[GMCPhotographics]

Very sweet bud....I hope they both have your business cards ;-)

[echo]

One from earlier in the year when over in NY with Ann Miniceli who works with Alicia Keys

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/Music/Record-Producers/NYTrip-Feb-2009/a-20090221-IMG0255/500710602_HuT5r-XL.jpg

[mxracer535]

a couple from my little outing today

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2760/4106962085_ee4371a365_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2803/4107050565_8083498520_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2593/4107050403_e8d648aeff_o.jpg

[Headshotzx]

Lovely shots there, Matthew.

[Opa114]

some more shots with that nice lens ;-)

http://photos.mirrortheworld.de/images/20091115114228_img_3436.jpg

http://photos.mirrortheworld.de/images/20090829190754_img_3588.jpg

http://photos.mirrortheworld.de/images/20091018232349_img_3404.jpg

http://photos.mirrortheworld.de/images/20090914213855_img_3500.jpg

http://photos.mirrortheworld.de/images/20090910122606_img_3940.jpg

http://photos.mirrortheworld.de/images/20091024225617_img_4116.jpg

[Misiek]

The colours are great! Wish my 28 1.8 could do this ;)

[Tareq]

The colours are great! Wish my 28 1.8 could do this ;)

About the color it is pp anyway, your 28 1.8 can do that if you know about the xposure and then play with photoshop or lightroom

[Opa114]

The colours are great! Wish my 28 1.8 could do this ;)

i had the 28 1.8 a short time.. and it's more ore less the way of pp to get those colors.. only a little bit by the lens itself ,-)

[Ricky09]

i think i shot it at F 7.1 so i could have focused on anybody and made it looked sharp.. but yes.. the bride..or groom, wait i can't remember, it was just a crazy time with this group.. h a ha ha..

no seriously.. it was the bride..

phamster

I think you used the Tokina 11-16 2.8 on this one 'cause I remebered asking you the same question a few posts back.

[mrloofer]

http://www.alanlougher.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/img_8062-edit-3-edit.jpg

[Grimlock]

Totally in love with that shot, mrloofer. I checked out your site to see the rest of the set. They are equally as good. Great job!!

I wish I could get my beach photos to turn out half as good. :\

[phamster]

^^^^ that is an incredible image !

tell me you have one of them turned around and lighted up?

phamster

[nik.hisham]

http://www.alanlougher.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/img_8062-edit-3-edit.jpg

Awesome awesome awesome shot!!!

[RobertZ]

Shot of 120-300 2.8
http://i36.tinypic.com/73jvxd.jpg

[J-B]

http://www.alanlougher.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/img_8062-edit-3-edit.jpg

wow very nice

[courier]

http://www.alanlougher.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/img_8062-edit-3-edit.jpg

boom

[s2kennyc]

http://www.alanlougher.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/img_8062-edit-3-edit.jpg

Okay...must stop visiting this thread. This shot alone makes me want to buy this lens. Must resist!!!

[RobertZ]

Okay...must stop visiting this thread. This shot alone makes me want to buy this lens. Must resist!!!

I bought it but mine didn't come with any of that :lol:

[helloagain36]

http://www.alanlougher.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/img_8062-edit-3-edit.jpg

It is images like this that leave me so conflicted, I don't know whether I am inspired to go out and shoot, and go out and sell all of my gear and just give up now...that is truly an amazing and inspirational image.

[phamster]

^^^^ ha ha..it is incredible right? i am totally in awe of it too..

phamster

[MigsVuitton]

I just got this lens back. Owned a few days but went for the 85L. A few months later and now I'm fortunate enough to own both and WOW. I'll have to post some examples of how much micro adjusting made this lens absolutely superb. Will post in a few...

[MigsVuitton]

Ok so I only had time for 2 shots so I'll have to go an nail down the proper adjustment (with a tripod!!!). But to give an example of how crazy one adjustment benefits the lens, take a look below. First image is out of the box. Second is micro adjusted to +15. All shot with the camera sitting on the table propped up with a box. I know, I know... lol

Keep in mind this was in pretty crap lighting. Just a really quick test on my lunch break. I'm thinking after really testing this out I'll be in the +13-16 range:

http://migsvuitton.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/11.jpg

http://migsvuitton.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/21.jpg

http://migsvuitton.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/1_crop.jpg

http://migsvuitton.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/2_crop.jpg

[x2x3x4x5x]

http://i48.tinypic.com/2vhsrrs.jpg
http://i49.tinypic.com/28bseiw.jpg

[ChrisGorabPhotography]

http://i49.tinypic.com/28bseiw.jpg

Great shot. Love the Stone Pony. Saw Blind Melon there in 1994.

[Paul Li]

Pat really great shots

[darksike]

finally finished page 1 to present. definately getting this lens and not the 70-200 2.8 is. hopefully by next friday. great shots everybody. geez pat, I just realized you're from TR too. great shots

[Maiku]

Just ordered this lens as well, and will be receiving it tomorrow evening just before leaving for an autumn weekend in Kyoto :cool:

[mrloofer]

^^^^ ha ha..it is incredible right? i am totally in awe of it too..

phamster

and to all others that commented: Thanks guys!! That shot was almost SOOC, just raised the blacks and minor touch ups in PS. One of my favorite shots ever.

[thatkatmat]

They need to update the price on the main links page...I wish it was still $1119....:)
it's now $1399 at B&H...$1299 at Buydig......Get mine tomorrow....Had to tell someone, very excited to have this one back!

[Marloon]

Some mad Photoshop.

http://i38.tinypic.com/107nuap.jpg

poor you. you bought the 35L and now your left with a dollar. let's build up again! whats next!

[MigsVuitton]

I can see this lens on my body most of the time.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2506/4118039798_e9349952a7_b.jpg

[echo]

http://www.alanlougher.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/img_8062-edit-3-edit.jpg

Fantastic job :)

[thatkatmat]

Pretty Much.............................................. ...............................perfect^^^

[adam*]

Guys don't hate me but i'm moving to the dark side.

Hence I have an excellent condition, sharp wide open 35L for sale (UK). It's my baby and i'll miss it. PM me if interested.

[stanleyh]

Hi, I just got the 35mm L. Is the color and saturation that good? how much of it is postprocessing?
thanks :-)

[Undispu7ed]

Hi, I just got the 35mm L. Is the color and saturation that good? how much of it is postprocessing?
thanks :-)

If you just got it, then why don't you check it out yourself?

[stanleyh]

I did. I haven't gotten similar quality with the color and saturation. I need to test it more though.

[Grimlock]

I'll tell you what ... I'll PM my address and you can ship it over to me. I'll take photos and post them for you to see the colors.

Sound like a deal?

[Undispu7ed]

I'll tell you what ... I'll PM my address and you can ship it over to me. I'll take photos and post them for you to see the colors.

Sound like a deal?

Let me send you my collection so you can test it out! :D

[Grimlock]

:D Sounds good!!

FYI: My "testing" may take a few ... years. Hope you're okay with that. :P

[toffiloff]

One quick shot from when I borrowed this fantastic lens from a friend of mine:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2585/4118814883_c376a1ec6e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/toffiloff/4118814883/)

[adam*]

I hate this thread, it makes me question my switch to the dark side. 35L still for sale.. :p

[thatkatmat]

Then don't look at any more "L-prime" lens threads here, you won't find the same quality over at Nikon....yet

[adam*]

I know! Changing my shooting style and looking forward to 6400 iso files out of the d700 though.

[MigsVuitton]

I use Canon personally and professionally (freelance) but at work we also use both Canon and Nikon and I gotta say, I don't fancy Nikon cameras. I don't find it intuitive, however the image quality of both systems are on par.

[Tareq]

I use Canon personally and professionally (freelance) but at work we also use both Canon and Nikon and I gotta say, I don't fancy Nikon cameras. I don't find it intuitive, however the image quality of both systems are on par.

Yes, but that is personal opinion because i know many people with Nikon saying the same about Canon, so to each his own, it is same story with cars, each person has his personal taste and option/choice.

[MigsVuitton]

Yes, but that is personal opinion because i know many people with Nikon saying the same about Canon, so to each his own, it is same story with cars, each person has his personal taste and option/choice.

I know it's personal. I personally feel canon cameras are more intuitive than nikon. Not sure that needed explanation.

[Tareq]

I know it's personal. I personally feel canon cameras are more intuitive than nikon. Not sure that needed explanation.

You don't need to explain, i feel exactly the same as well, but i can't say that to Nikon shooters friends and they can't say something to me as well ;)

[echo]

@ f/1.4

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/Music/Events/APRS-Awards-2009/aprs-event-2009-MG9085/719127796_QV68Z-XL.jpg

@ f/1.8

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/Music/Events/APRS-Awards-2009/a-aprs-event-2009-MG8956/717437606_Udnxv-XL-1.jpg

@ f/1.4

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/Music/Events/APRS-Awards-2009/a-aprs-event-2009-MG9733/717474066_XX6r2-XL-1.jpg

[phamster]

@ Echo !

love the colors!~


and my shot for the thread

http://i50.tinypic.com/2i1gztz.jpg
phamster

[Undispu7ed]

Yes, but that is personal opinion because i know many people with Nikon saying the same about Canon, so to each his own, it is same story with cars, each person has his personal taste and option/choice.

Obviously it is personal opinion. He stated himself that he doesn't find Nikon etc etc. He never said it as a fact.

[MigsVuitton]

Play on lines

http://migsvuitton.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/700_IMG_0084.jpg

http://migsvuitton.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/700_IMG_0080.jpg

[Todd Lambert]

Migs, I really like that first one, great color and texture.

[BigDaveE]

As recommended by some folks here on POTN, I rented a 35 1.4 to take to Ireland instead of my 85L because they thought it would be a more useful focal length for Pub shots... I didn't use it as much as I wanted, but I think it was the right choice - it's a really nice lens. Here's one to start -

http://daveennis.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p96160609-3.jpg

More to come I'm sure...

[MigsVuitton]

Migs, I really like that first one, great color and texture.

Thanks Todd

[phamster]

@ Migs.. what was that? like 1.4 wide open?
@ Big Dave, nice colors to boot !

phamster

[MigsVuitton]

@phamster yea shot at 1.4

I was in my backyard looking through the fence onto the neighbors backyard and the green bokeh is their grass. Thought it was kinda interesting. I tried it the other way, where the greens were in focus but that one didn't come out so well

When I get a new lens I explore my backyard until the weekend comes and I can take it out for a spin haha.

[MigsVuitton]

Finally got out with the lens:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2558/4122982535_4deb4a2282_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2543/4123789580_b06748402a_b.jpg

[Grimlock]

Love that first shot, Migs. Good job.

[thatkatmat]

Finally got out with the lens:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2558/4122982535_4deb4a2282_b.jpg



Wonderful.....

[phamster]

^^^^ i triple that .. wonderfully nice.. but kinda dangerous too? lol.. well worth it eh?

phamster

[Headshotzx]

+4! Wonderful shot!

[Tareq]

+5 scary shot! heheh
Nice, well done!

[rvdw98]

As recommended by some folks here on POTN, I rented a 35 1.4 to take to Ireland instead of my 85L because they thought it would be a more useful focal length for Pub shots... I didn't use it as much as I wanted, but I think it was the right choice - it's a really nice lens. Here's one to start -

http://daveennis.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p96160609-3.jpg

More to come I'm sure...

Shame you didn't use it more. I love the atmosphere in this one.

[sabesh]

(Click on pics for access to EXIF info)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2643/4119419548_228b0c1aa9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabesh/4119419548/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2598/4119415456_7440f9480a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabesh/4119415456/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2783/4118638405_5984376b96_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabesh/4118638405/)

[MigsVuitton]

Thanks everyone, it was scary as hell but we were on it for less than a minute lol.

A few more from the day (Cabrillo National Monument)

http://migsvuitton.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/700_IMG_0190.jpg

http://migsvuitton.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/700_IMG_0189.jpg

http://migsvuitton.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/700_IMG_0157.jpg

http://migsvuitton.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/700_IMG_0243.jpg

[Grimlock]

Images taken from THREAD (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=785126)

Shot with 35L.

http://jerryleephotography.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p13745692-5.jpg

http://jerryleephotography.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p50937373-5.jpg

http://jerryleephotography.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p49459365-5.jpg

:) Thanks for looking.

[AKHOO]

Migs, great shots. Call me chicken but if I thought the first shot sitting on the edge was scary, the jump shot makes my stomach churn. Keep up the great work!

[nik.hisham]

^^^ Yeah. It got the "holy sh*t!" reaction from me too. Great shot, Migs! That's when the phrase, "You got balls!" applies. :)

[toffiloff]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2573/4127777946_17116be3b4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/toffiloff/4127777946/)

A fun lens to borrow :D

[MigsVuitton]

toffiloff, where did you focus on that shot? Looks like the belly? I like it in b&w

[adam*]

I can't believe how hard it's proving to shift my 35L, thought it would be gone within an hour!

[toffiloff]

toffiloff, where did you focus on that shot? Looks like the belly? I like it in b&w

Indeed it looks like i focused on the belly. I can't really remember anymore though, I borrowed this lens two months ago from a friend... It was quite dark in the room so I used center-AF

[stanleyh]

is it normal to see chromatic aberrations at f/1.4 - 4.0 in the bright areas? I see some purple fringing in my pictures

http://stanleykho.smugmug.com/Other/35mm-L-14-test/004/722241468_sKJR2-L.jpg (http://stanleykho.smugmug.com/Other/35mm-L-14-test/10420838_Adohc/1/#722241468_sKJR2-A-LB)

[sheawyatt]

is it normal to see chromatic aberrations at f/1.4 - 4.0 in the bright areas? I see some purple fringing in my pictures



Yep, this lens will show purple fringing on high contrast edges at wide apertures. It doesn't bug me much, and when it does I selectively desaturate the purple hues, since PS doesn't have a particularly easy way to fix them.

[dannygt]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2699/4129347743_f97cec8dcc_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2511/4129347981_3ecf718194_o.jpg

[Leisa]

I can't believe how hard it's proving to shift my 35L, thought it would be gone within an hour!

So read your pm's. I just bought it!! :)

[adam*]

So read your pm's. I just bought it!! :)

Excellent :) I'm going to have to stop looking at this thread from now on. Enjoy your most beautiful lens guys!

[Maiku]

First weekend with the lens! Met and exceeded all expectations.

Kyoto, Japan

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_2vAn3mW1pow/Sws1UC-wiBI/AAAAAAAAC-0/EqBp5OMCzjk/s720/IMG_5399.jpg (http://lh4.ggpht.com/_2vAn3mW1pow/Sws1UC-wiBI/AAAAAAAAC-0/EqBp5OMCzjk/IMG_5399.jpg)

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_2vAn3mW1pow/Sws1ls4CkmI/AAAAAAAAC_Y/PQmnX-qgXcU/s720/IMG_5494.jpg (http://lh4.ggpht.com/_2vAn3mW1pow/Sws1ls4CkmI/AAAAAAAAC_Y/PQmnX-qgXcU/IMG_5494.jpg)

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_2vAn3mW1pow/Sws1-feKqDI/AAAAAAAADAY/iOgLJZjB-z8/s720/IMG_5704.jpg (http://lh3.ggpht.com/_2vAn3mW1pow/Sws1-feKqDI/AAAAAAAADAY/iOgLJZjB-z8/IMG_5704.jpg)

[ken2000ac]

I must also offer a few humble contributions. POTN is to blame for all of my lens purchases. The 35 is second only to my 85. I love this lens. Check my Flickr for higher resolution versions of all shots: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken2000ac/

Recent shots:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2604/4094873551_5713b21688.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2771/4069044796_1007f63ec4.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2477/4054119977_a557917edf.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2646/4039396347_d5d6cfc14a.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2581/4034500233_5da37cf959.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3111/4032756510_8485c60e2e.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2785/4032753658_fe41ec26a9.jpg

Check it out, this is me -

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2720/4031103915_8ebcfd1841.jpg

[mxracer535]

From a photoshoot for fashion boutique i did yesterday

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2556/4132139942_bab2c04d9d_o.jpg

[dannygt]

I'm in love with this lens..

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2599/4132920988_ed75dbf285.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2492/4132920594_5819999888.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2567/4132157007_a8ceab4080.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2543/4132157973_c24f243e60.jpg

[Grimlock]

Looks like you're also in love with bikes. :P

j/k ... good looking shots in here. The last three sets in the thread are quality.

[dannygt]

Looks like you're also in love with bikes. :P

j/k ... good looking shots in here. The last three sets in the thread are quality.

Well thanks and it's a new series I started today if you look on my flickr,

not that I'm in love with bike, I just thought about making this series about bike and how people are represented through them, how people lock them up and how they are stacked up together. Many stories can be seen from these I think.

;)

[Grimlock]

aw, I was just razzin' ya. I knew what you were doing. And I think you did it well.

Good job. What's your location, danny? France? Ireland?

[dannygt]

Good job. What's your location, danny? France? Ireland?

ahh... I wish :(

but Montréal, Québec actually.

[Tareq]

ahh... I wish :(

but Montréal, Québec actually.

Canada, Ireland, France, Europe, USA, i wish to live in anyone of those.

[J-B]

From a photoshoot for fashion boutique i did yesterday


nice! :)

[niwooe]

stunning pictures everyone! POTN lens sample thread has always inspired me to go out and take more pictures, although I do not own this lens, sadly :S

[myjunk]

mxracer : Stunning.

Guys, seemingly in a dilemma over a low light Prime. I'm torn between the more expensive 35L vs the much much much cheaper sigma 30mm f1.4 lens.

I've been thru and forth the thread here and the sigma and all over google and getting, in some ways, conflicting information.

I want to shoot wide Open to get all available light in and for bokeh. Which is sharper (or is it copy dependent?")

I'm on a 7D body.

[thatkatmat]

I think they are both great lenses....Sigmas AF isn't quite as good as the Canon's but is pretty good none the less and the build of the 35L is better than the EX 30.....I think once you have them dialed in on your 7D it might be a wash as to which is sharper....I'd grab a used EX 30 and see if you like it, if you're not happy with it, sell it for what you bought it for and grab the 35L....Easy Cheesey

[MigsVuitton]

Just some from a luncheon:

http://migsvuitton.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/IMG_0295.jpg

http://migsvuitton.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/IMG_0298.jpg

http://migsvuitton.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/IMG_0300.jpg

http://migsvuitton.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/IMG_0290.jpg

http://migsvuitton.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/IMG_0286.jpg

[joeyjoeyjoey]

ƒ/8
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2618/4135536616_e00ac6616c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/4135536616/)

[Marloon]

http://i46.tinypic.com/2lclpjl.jpg

[Marloon]

http://i50.tinypic.com/1zxqjys.jpg

[Leisa]

Great picture Marloon. Makes me want to know more about their lives. Are they saying hello or goodbye? Are they rich or poor or from the same backgrounds?

[thatkatmat]

I agree, both are provocative and make me wonder about them too....

[Leisa]

My first picture with my new lens. :)

[phamster]

Great picture Marloon. Makes me want to know more about their lives.

I agree, both are provocative and make me wonder about them too....

the 2 photos just shows you it isn't about the location, but more the subject matter..

good shots.

phamster

[phamster]

My first picture with my new lens. :)

that is a sexy car !! i have always like VW's..

right hand drives.. in UK. i have to know the rules..

the speedometers have miles over Klms, the turn signals are on the left side of the wheel..

but in Austrialia,

the speedometers are KM's only, and the turn signals are on the right side of the wheel..

wierd eh? that is what i get being a subaru engineer..

oh btw way.. what is THATCHAM? haha.. i know just kidding..

phamster

[Leisa]

that is a sexy car !! i have always like VW's..

right hand drives.. in UK. i have to know the rules..

the speedometers have miles over Klms, the turn signals are on the left side of the wheel..

but in Austrialia,

the speedometers are KM's only, and the turn signals are on the right side of the wheel..

wierd eh? that is what i get being a subaru engineer..

oh btw way.. what is THATCHAM? haha.. i know just kidding..

phamster

Thanks Pham! Yes, we have the miles over kms but sometimes the indicators are on the right hand side (Nissan).

What do u mean Thatcham? The place?

[phamster]

THATCHAM, some insurance requirement for auto makers to make units for UK market.. double lock system.. that helps lower insurance prices in UK.. lol..

crazy regulations and rules i have to know for my real job, but i would rather take photos... lol

[AKHOO]

Pham,

Not all cars in Australia have signals on the right side of the wheel.

The Japanese manufacturers and Australian manufacturers have signals on the right side, with wiper controls on the left.

The European manufacturers like VW, BMW and Merc, etc. have the lights on the left and wiper controls on the right.

Both come with the speedometer in KMs only.

Love the R32. Wish I had got that over the GTI.

[phamster]

Those cars that don't have the turn signals on the right side of the steering wheel are not conforming to Homoliagation rules ! and should be fine a hefty bill ! ha ha..

since i work for a japanese company, i have to make sure our units that go to Australia have the turn signals on the right side of the wheel.. i really don't know how the other makers can get away with that> ?

also your road crown is much more aggressive so our alignment has to offset for that aggressive road crown..

i can go on and on.. it is cool my plant makes units and they get shipped all over the world

phamster

[AKHOO]

Always fun... Not! Hit left turn, wiper goes off instead! Had to get used to the left hand turn signals as I had previously only driven cars with right hand turn signals.

[joeyjoeyjoey]

ƒ/1.4
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2614/4137851382_9772e81c88.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_joey_joey/4137851382/)

[Marloon]

the 2 photos just shows you it isn't about the location, but more the subject matter..

good shots.

phamster

thanks guys! thanks for the great comments! here's another one @ you!

http://i45.tinypic.com/2agnksh.jpg
i took this photo coming home from school.

[MigsVuitton]

http://i45.tinypic.com/2agnksh.jpg
i took this photo coming home from school.

I love this!! On a side note, how do you feel about your 85L and 135L? Do you have a preference? I currently have the 85L but am thinking of "down" grading to a 135L. Not so sure it would be downgrading, but wanted to know your thoughts on the lenses? Thanks

[MigsVuitton]

San Mig light!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2699/4138153027_96957220ce_b.jpg

[Marloon]

San Mig light!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2699/4138153027_96957220ce_b.jpg

you are filipino?! Awesome!

[thatkatmat]

I know the question wasn't directed to me, but, the 135L can actually be a nice break from the 85L sometimes....The speed it provides is welcome and you don't loose IQ....but you do lose 85mm, which is a very nice fit (for me anyways) with my FF.

[Marloon]

I love this!! On a side note, how do you feel about your 85L and 135L? Do you have a preference? I currently have the 85L but am thinking of "down" grading to a 135L. Not so sure it would be downgrading, but wanted to know your thoughts on the lenses? Thanks

thanks!

i RARELY use my 85L. its a very very very specialized lens. Due to its slow AF and heavy weight, it never finds room in my walk around bag. My walk around bag consists of a 13" macbook, charger, 100 pages of notes, pens and highlighters, a 5dmkii, an extra battery, a 35L, a 135L, and a 430ex. In the past the 85L was in the bag, but i realized that i needed the length if i wanted to do street photos. So then, i bought the 135L. I snobbed the lens in the beginning because of it's f2 aperture (which is what a lot of people are doing), but after thorough testing of the 135L, i realized that the lens produces CREAMIER bokeh than the 85L - crazy right? i know! haha. The 135L is a great bargain as it's cheaper, and lighter than the 85L. It has that reach i am looking for. Adding a 1.4x converter makes it close to the 200 f2.8 with minimal IQ loss.

Now, would i ever sell my 85L? NEVER. Just looking through the lens unmounted make me drool. I'd rather use it as a paperweight than sell it and use the money to buy burgers and fries from mcdonalds. In addition, it sits in my storm case, and only comes out when i need it in the spring and summer time. It also jumps out when i need it for extreme lowlight situations like in my house. In situations, when the 135L demands settings of f2, 1/160, iso 2000, I'll bring out the 85L so i can attain lower iso levels @ f1.4-f1.6. Even though the 5d can handle high isos, the maximum i want to shoot is 1600.

If you have the entire holy trinity line, i am pretty sure you'll never go back to zooms (because of its 2.8 aperture, size and weight - though their only advantage is versatility. please dont tell the zoom lovers, they'll kill me like when i said that their "amazing" 70-200mm f2.8L IS was CRAP). You'll also never chase after the other L lenses as you'll feel that the 35L is wide enough, and the 135L is long enough unless you have a ton of money and want to get the 14L, 24L, (skip the 50L), and get the 200 f2L IS. Before i get that crazy, i really gotta invest in portable studio strobes. Thats what i really want to venture into before wedding season - my pocket strobes (285HVs) aren't cutting it anymore.

After trying this amazing holy trinity line, i start to wonder HOW MUCH BETTER are those leicas. the 50mm f0.95 is very tempting though that lens costs about the same as a 200 f2L IS and a 300mm f2.8L IS. I'm sure that i'll be getting one when i reach the age of 30 - which is in 9 years, when my back hurts and cant carry a heavy DSLR around.

[jetcode]

As recommended by some folks here on POTN, I rented a 35 1.4 to take to Ireland instead of my 85L because they thought it would be a more useful focal length for Pub shots... I didn't use it as much as I wanted, but I think it was the right choice - it's a really nice lens. Here's one to start -

http://daveennis.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p96160609-3.jpg

More to come I'm sure...

great pub shot Dave ... the perfect image for this lens!

[MikeDotePhoto]

Thanks to this thread and a careful looking over of my images, I'm going to sell my 24L to buy a 35L. I'll be carrying around a 35L, 135L and 50 1.4

[MigsVuitton]

thanks!

i RARELY use my 85L. its a very very very specialized lens. Due to its slow AF and heavy weight, it never finds room in my walk around bag. My walk around bag consists of a 13" macbook, charger, 100 pages of notes, pens and highlighters, a 5dmkii, an extra battery, a 35L, a 135L, and a 430ex. In the past the 85L was in the bag, but i realized that i needed the length if i wanted to do street photos. So then, i bought the 135L. I snobbed the lens in the beginning because of it's f2 aperture (which is what a lot of people are doing), but after thorough testing of the 135L, i realized that the lens produces CREAMIER bokeh than the 85L - crazy right? i know! haha. The 135L is a great bargain as it's cheaper, and lighter than the 85L. It has that reach i am looking for. Adding a 1.4x converter makes it close to the 200 f2.8 with minimal IQ loss.

Now, would i ever sell my 85L? NEVER. Just looking through the lens unmounted make me drool. I'd rather use it as a paperweight than sell it and use the money to buy burgers and fries from mcdonalds. In addition, it sits in my storm case, and only comes out when i need it in the spring and summer time. It also jumps out when i need it for extreme lowlight situations like in my house. In situations, when the 135L demands settings of f2, 1/160, iso 2000, I'll bring out the 85L so i can attain lower iso levels @ f1.4-f1.6. Even though the 5d can handle high isos, the maximum i want to shoot is 1600.

If you have the entire holy trinity line, i am pretty sure you'll never go back to zooms (because of its 2.8 aperture, size and weight - though their only advantage is versatility. please dont tell the zoom lovers, they'll kill me like when i said that their "amazing" 70-200mm f2.8L IS was CRAP). You'll also never chase after the other L lenses as you'll feel that the 35L is wide enough, and the 135L is long enough unless you have a ton of money and want to get the 14L, 24L, (skip the 50L), and get the 200 f2L IS. Before i get that crazy, i really gotta invest in portable studio strobes. Thats what i really want to venture into before wedding season - my pocket strobes (285HVs) aren't cutting it anymore.

After trying this amazing holy trinity line, i start to wonder HOW MUCH BETTER are those leicas. the 50mm f0.95 is very tempting though that lens costs about the same as a 200 f2L IS and a 300mm f2.8L IS. I'm sure that i'll be getting one when i reach the age of 30 - which is in 9 years, when my back hurts and cant carry a heavy DSLR around.

Thanks for that! I don't think I could ever sell my 85L either. The only reason I thought about it was because my brother offered to buy it from me. I do want the 135L. Maybe sometime next year. Anyway, thanks for sharing your thoughts regarding both, and yes I am filipino :)

[Leisa]

If you have the entire holy trinity line, i am pretty sure you'll never go back to zooms (because of its 2.8 aperture, size and weight - though their only advantage is versatility. please dont tell the zoom lovers, they'll kill me like when i said that their "amazing" 70-200mm f2.8L IS was CRAP). You'll also never chase after the other L lenses as you'll feel that the 35L is wide enough, and the 135L is long enough unless you have a ton of money and want to get the 14L, 24L, (skip the 50L), and get the 200 f2L IS. Before i get that crazy, i really gotta invest in portable studio strobes. Thats what i really want to venture into before wedding season - my pocket strobes (285HVs) aren't cutting it anymore.

I now have all 3 (35L, 85L & 135L) and dont feel the need for anymore at present (one day, the 200L). :)


I'm sure that i'll be getting one when i reach the age of 30 - which is in 9 years, when my back hurts and cant carry a heavy DSLR around.

You make 30 sound SOOOO old!!! :wink:

[MigsVuitton]

You make 30 sound SOOOO old!!! :wink:

lol right? I'm 30 in 2 years!

[gazshaun]

lol right? I'm 30 in 2 years!

I'm that old i can barely remember 30, you youngsters have it so good.. i'm 45 by the way, but feel sooooo much older.

[Tareq]

I am 49-20 yo!
I hope when i reach that age then i have my own studio and more gear, hehehe ;-)