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TheGreatDivorce

21st of February 2008 (Thu), 21:30

Some from New Zealand, last month.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/newzealand-fiji-0389-2-lrz.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/newzealand-fiji-0524-2-lrz.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/newzealand-fiji-0552-lrz.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/newzealand-fiji-0568-lrz.jpg

jacobsen1

21st of February 2008 (Thu), 21:33

hey Ryan, great shots as usual. If you had to pick, 24L or 35L?

TheGreatDivorce

21st of February 2008 (Thu), 21:35

lol, don't ask me that Ben! It's like asking me which child I love more ;) It trades off. Right now, 24L. But I would sell almost all my other lenses before the 35L, I really love it.

terriyaki

21st of February 2008 (Thu), 21:53

Wow, Ryan. The shots that you've just posted both here and in the 24L archive are awesome!

Philco

21st of February 2008 (Thu), 22:51

First wedding with the 35L - a closing shot, video light, iso 1600 @ f1.4

http://www.defalcophoto.com/blogimages/carlyle/slide134.jpg

TheGreatDivorce

22nd of February 2008 (Fri), 00:43

thanks 'Yaki! The 24L and 35L rock my world.

fz_za

22nd of February 2008 (Fri), 11:52

Philco, that's a great shot!

Mediation

22nd of February 2008 (Fri), 15:56

Great work Ryan. Neat perspective. Me being a New Zealander and all :)

TheGreatDivorce

22nd of February 2008 (Fri), 18:44

Thanks Matt. NZ was incredible, and it was a blast hanging out with all the Kiwis :)

I just put up a big post on my blog of pics from NZ. Can't wait to go back...

xchupacabrax

22nd of February 2008 (Fri), 18:49

F/1.4
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3178/2284157685_c01a851396.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3222/2284747425_11bb6f8294.jpg

Mediation

22nd of February 2008 (Fri), 18:52

Thanks Matt. NZ was incredible, and it was a blast hanging out with all the Kiwis :)

I just put up a big post on my blog of pics from NZ. Can't wait to go back...

I had a look at the blog. You have such a fascinating eye. You enclose detail very well. Its always good to see a fresh perspective of New Zealand.

SeattleSpeedster

6th of March 2008 (Thu), 11:56

Another shot of the new kitty girl :) f1.6

Shelter's becoming a distant memory

http://home.comcast.net/~michaelfreid/kittygirl6.jpg

xchupacabrax

7th of March 2008 (Fri), 01:47

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2307/2316315468_ef64aaa09b_o.jpg

SeattleSpeedster

7th of March 2008 (Fri), 11:03

^^ hehe probably the finest sharpest shot of Old English 800 in existence :D

souladdikt

7th of March 2008 (Fri), 11:24

Just got this lens a couple days ago. So much fun. @f/1.4

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/2312566499_46a3167b0a.jpg

Technophile

7th of March 2008 (Fri), 12:30

here's a few of mine on the 30D

f/1.4
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2075/2310878847_39ff4bb4a7.jpg

f/2
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2165/2309644274_0727472452.jpg

f/1.4
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2219/2301018695_d796118555.jpg

f/1.4
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2233/2135283984_7866fba6e4.jpg

KenG

7th of March 2008 (Fri), 12:38

A few on the 5D, my favorite lens/camera combo most are photos of Winnipeg's Festival du Voyageur...http://kengillespie.com/img/v3/p1020907047-4.jpghttp://kengillespie.com/img/v3/p1031260485-4.jpghttp://kengillespie.com/img/v3/p886121574-4.jpg

These are on 40D... Thanks for looking.

http://kengillespie.com/img/v3/p171787069-4.jpghttp://kengillespie.com/img/v2/p977445713-4.jpg

suyenfung

7th of March 2008 (Fri), 12:41

Just got this lens a couple days ago. So much fun. @f/1.4

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/2312566499_46a3167b0a.jpg

cut like a guillotine

El Duderino

7th of March 2008 (Fri), 13:31

Excellent photos. This is my dream lens. :x

KenG

7th of March 2008 (Fri), 13:51

Excellent photos. This is my dream lens. :x

Many consider the sigma 30/1.4 for a crop body to be a pretty close alternative...

Dannydoo

7th of March 2008 (Fri), 13:54

Some from New Zealand, last month.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/newzealand-fiji-0552-lrz.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/newzealand-fiji-0568-lrz.jpg

I can't stop looking at these two... amazing.

fosofos

7th of March 2008 (Fri), 13:59

Just got this lens, and it stays on the camera most of the time.

http://www.pbase.com/fosofos/image/93831610/original.jpg

souladdikt

7th of March 2008 (Fri), 23:42

Another one because it's just so much fun. @ f/1.4 straight out of the camera.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2008/2316821167_f133da5319.jpg

scot079

8th of March 2008 (Sat), 12:04

Taken w/ 1D3 @ f/1.4 - Love this lens!

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u264/scot079/7S8F0594.jpg

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u264/scot079/7S8F0595.jpg

viet

12th of March 2008 (Wed), 00:46

w00t mine coming tomorrow...I can't wait to get my hand on it.

airfrogusmc

16th of March 2008 (Sun), 23:12

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/Model%20Planes/IMG_4539gray.jpg

thatkatmat

17th of March 2008 (Mon), 00:23

Like this one a lot...Cool PP

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/Model%20Planes/IMG_4539gray.jpg

sanil

17th of March 2008 (Mon), 07:43

at 1.4 handheld with fortyd

sanil

17th of March 2008 (Mon), 07:58

two more

airfrogusmc

17th of March 2008 (Mon), 09:45

Like this one a lot...Cool PP

Thanks....

terriyaki

20th of March 2008 (Thu), 18:31

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/3235/mg2357smalljz2.jpg

souladdikt

22nd of March 2008 (Sat), 13:36

From a recent trip...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3178/2352448120_d1ef8c0352.jpg

Lars Finkelstein

22nd of March 2008 (Sat), 13:39

airfrogusmc

26th of March 2008 (Wed), 17:38

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_4813.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_4743.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_4770.jpg

TheGreatDivorce

26th of March 2008 (Wed), 20:30

Thanks Lars!

Airfrog, those are great examples of one of the 35's strong suits - environmental portraits.

airfrogusmc

26th of March 2008 (Wed), 21:55

Yeah I agree. I have also been guilty of using my 24 1.4L on those too.

Alejandro Sandoval

30th of March 2008 (Sun), 03:39

Love it ..Im torn between the 35 and the 135

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v424/cyber_amnesia/eric-5.jpg

Fabrian

30th of March 2008 (Sun), 20:55

^^ Nice one Aztech!

I was all excited, so I thought I'd show you folks and see if anyone else has one made this year - It's a "UW" ;)

(taken with a 10-22 lit by my computer monitor)

http://thefabhouse.com/temp_sample_images/potn/IMG_3602.jpg

http://thefabhouse.com/temp_sample_images/potn/IMG_3602c.jpg

Oh ya, it SMELLS AWESOME BABY!! .. lol.

Alejandro Sandoval

30th of March 2008 (Sun), 21:01

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v424/cyber_amnesia/IMG_4807.jpg

Alejandro Sandoval

30th of March 2008 (Sun), 21:01

Is this sharp ? :lol:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v424/cyber_amnesia/IMG_4807.jpg

VSV

30th of March 2008 (Sun), 21:34

thatkatmat

30th of March 2008 (Sun), 21:35

Nope, think you should send it in or use your brick for that FL:p

souladdikt

30th of March 2008 (Sun), 21:35

All these pics are making me want to go full frame.

Alejandro Sandoval

30th of March 2008 (Sun), 21:36

Aztech- I'm always looking for a nice two lens prime combo to tote around. In your experience would the 35L and 135L be your ideal 2 lens prime walk-around kit?

I'm using a 50/1.4 and 135L now so just wondering...

That's exactly what Im using right now...35 and 135L the perfect combo..you can't go wrong with these 2

thatkatmat

30th of March 2008 (Sun), 21:37

Wow, Feb 08.....Thats right off the boat, first one I've seen:shock:

^^ Nice one Aztech!

I was all excited, so I thought I'd show you folks and see if anyone else has one made this year - It's a "UW" ;)

(taken with a 10-22 lit by my computer monitor)

http://thefabhouse.com/temp_sample_images/potn/IMG_3602.jpg

http://thefabhouse.com/temp_sample_images/potn/IMG_3602c.jpg

Oh ya, it SMELLS AWESOME BABY!! .. lol.

Fabrian

30th of March 2008 (Sun), 21:54

Wow, Feb 08.....Thats right off the boat, first one I've seen:shock:

Ya, it may be silly to some people, but I was pretty excited:D

The one I had was a little funky. The place I bought it from had none left and wasn't going to order their yearly giant order of them for another couple of months, so I hung onto the funky one and waited while they ordered one for me from Canon. Now, If I could only get every lens straight from Canon....:lol:

airfrogusmc

30th of March 2008 (Sun), 21:58

Alejandro Sandoval

30th of March 2008 (Sun), 22:56

85L.

That's next lens..

VSV

30th of March 2008 (Sun), 23:13

Maybe on the cheap the 35L and 85/1.8 ? :-)

Even after buying the 135, I still use my little 85mm wonder more. When I need the 135, I kick myself for not having it, but more often than not, the 85 will do the job with or without a little foot zooming. But alas, I don't want to hijack this thread with 85L talk.

sebmour

6th of April 2008 (Sun), 13:46

I am still debating if I should buy another one. I sold my old one and I know wish I would not have done that!

Fabrian

6th of April 2008 (Sun), 20:28

Straight out of my 40D, no PP except resize. Resized for here @ jpg quality 4 to keep under 90Kb.

http://thefabhouse.com/temp_sample_images/potn/IMG_3859.jpg

http://thefabhouse.com/temp_sample_images/potn/IMG_3859c.jpg

90c4

8th of April 2008 (Tue), 10:41

That cheek booger is perfectly sharp

Straight out of my 40D, no PP except resize. Resized for here @ jpg quality 4 to keep under 90Kb.

http://thefabhouse.com/temp_sample_images/potn/IMG_3859c.jpg

Fabrian

8th of April 2008 (Tue), 10:45

That cheek booger is perfectly sharp

^^ LOL!

I know, it was a little difficult shooting this 2 year old party. There was so many of those little rascals I was forced to shoot in Servo, so some shots were a hair off here and there. When you have little ones, you see so many stuck boogers you learn to ignore them :lol:

Mum2J&M

8th of April 2008 (Tue), 14:52

I am still debating if I should buy another one. I sold my old one and I know wish I would not have done that!

Story of my life.

chmod

15th of April 2008 (Tue), 10:08

Cinque Terra, the northern coast of western Italy, around two week ago. Hiking into Vernazza before it is overwhelmed by summer visitors and my likely stroke from the heat...

the 35mm is just a remarkable lens for representing what is seen, no muss, no fuss, and no zooming.

1Ds Mark III, f/5.6, ISO 100

regards,
chmod

http://www.idyll.com/linkage/cinqueterra_1024.JPG

Inside St Peter's at the Vatican, Rome.

1Ds Mark III, f/1.4, ISO 800

http://www.idyll.com/linkage/229Y1707_1024.jpg

versedmb

15th of April 2008 (Tue), 10:55

Cinque Terra, the northern coast of Western Italy, around two week ago. Hiking into Vernazza before it is overwhelmed by summer visitors and my likely stroke from the heat......

regards,
chmod

I was in Cinque Terra about 3 years ago; what an awesome place, especially for a photographer. ;)

TheGreatDivorce

15th of April 2008 (Tue), 14:27

Nice, Chmod ... Cinque Terra looks like a gorgeous place.

echo

15th of April 2008 (Tue), 20:41

Now I have my 35L tweaked with the 1DmkIII I'm really enjoying it. I bought a CPL today and took the family out to the seaside to try that combo out and here are a few examples (sorry they're not great shots, just testing):

At f/1.4
http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/280053652_ww24v-XL.jpg

At f/3.5
http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/280054964_X8bfu-XL.jpg

thatkatmat

16th of April 2008 (Wed), 01:44

(sorry they're not great shots, just testing):

On the contrary, the first shot is very cool, the DOF at 1.4 gives it an effect as if she's gonna walk right out of the monitor;)

dlcx

16th of April 2008 (Wed), 03:51

I agree, they have that awesome 3d feel to them!
I like em :)

Mediation

16th of April 2008 (Wed), 05:55

So true. This lens does create a 3d effect. Amazing.

aridan

16th of April 2008 (Wed), 08:43

God I want that lens! :shock:

Fabrian

16th of April 2008 (Wed), 09:46

http://thefabhouse.com/temp_sample_images/potn/IMG_4155.jpg

echo

16th of April 2008 (Wed), 18:36

On the contrary, the first shot is very cool, the DOF at 1.4 gives it an effect as if she's gonna walk right out of the monitor;)

Thanks :)

I had been through a tough time with my 35L since getting the 1DmkIII. I was having to shoot loads more pics than I should have needed just to try to get some in focus. After tweaking the focus adjustment to +10 it's going great. I love the 'look' of this lens and it's perfect indoors and works just great with the 85L.

:) Mike

DEMO

16th of April 2008 (Wed), 18:53

Keep on posting people. Maybe with a few more examples i'll end up buying this lens as a B-day gift for Myself.. ;)

Canonised

17th of April 2008 (Thu), 07:41

Just shot these a few nights ago. At full open aperture the DOF is very thin as these images show.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/cyberlawprof/teeth-web.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/cyberlawprof/IMG_8456web.jpg

thatkatmat

17th of April 2008 (Thu), 13:03

LOL, very very nice, this is one of my favorites!!

SoaringUSAEagle

17th of April 2008 (Thu), 13:19

That dog must not like you being in his face lol.

Canonised

17th of April 2008 (Thu), 23:20

Hi Jeff
My JRT is a real sweetheart. When she sleeps, she really is in deep sleep so I was a tad naughty and parted her lips to show off her teeth for the shot. She never gets upset with us for playing with her - even when asleep. We are real lucky to have her. I have had so many dogs before her and this one has a temperment of a saint. I wish my sons were as patient and obedient!

:-)

dbdors

18th of April 2008 (Fri), 12:45

I've got to stop reading this thread. This pics are driving my lust for this lens to near out of control.

Musttttt putttt credit carddddd away!!!!!:-x

Ball4

18th of April 2008 (Fri), 14:33

http://thefabhouse.com/temp_sample_images/potn/IMG_4155.jpg
Too many things are out of focus... I'd be happy to salvage it for you.

JakubPhoto

18th of April 2008 (Fri), 18:54

Now I have my 35L tweaked with the 1DmkIII I'm really enjoying it. I bought a CPL today and took the family out to the seaside to try that combo out and here are a few examples (sorry they're not great shots, just testing):

I love the two shots you posted. I'll have this lens one day! For now I'll just subscribe to the thread and drool all over the monitor. Or start working more overtime and take the plunge.

Fabrian

18th of April 2008 (Fri), 19:17

Too many things are out of focus... I'd be happy to salvage it for you.

:confused: That was just a fun 1.4 shot is all, it wasn't a whooptie-doo frame it sort of thing.

JakubPhoto

18th of April 2008 (Fri), 19:25

:confused: That was just a fun 1.4 shot is all, it wasn't a whooptie-doo frame it sort of thing.

I think he was being sarcastic. ;)

Fabrian

18th of April 2008 (Fri), 19:35

I think he was being sarcastic. ;)

Ah, these long days take all the fun outta me :cry:

Mum2J&M

20th of April 2008 (Sun), 17:56

A whole bunch from yesterday...

http://Priors.smugmug.com/photos/281881131_436fT-L.jpg

http://Priors.smugmug.com/photos/281880682_zquk7-L.jpg

http://Priors.smugmug.com/photos/281880237_xBEKX-L.jpg

http://Priors.smugmug.com/photos/281880700_ZyiH5-L.jpg

http://Priors.smugmug.com/photos/281880548_eEvvZ-L.jpg

http://Priors.smugmug.com/photos/281880540_r2rG7-L.jpg

http://Priors.smugmug.com/photos/281880974_6bBrG-L.jpg

http://Priors.smugmug.com/photos/281880108_EcRCk-L.jpg

KenG

21st of April 2008 (Mon), 12:19

Photos of Manitoba Legislative building in Winnipeg. 35l on 5d...

http://kengillespie.com/img/v1/p5110326-4.jpg

http://kengillespie.com/img/v1/p490300009-4.jpg

http://kengillespie.com/img/v1/p373516565-4.jpg

http://kengillespie.com/img/v1/p220525934-4.jpg

http://kengillespie.com/img/v1/p74526671-4.jpg

Thanks for looking...

TheGreatDivorce

21st of April 2008 (Mon), 13:43

That first one is fantastic, Ken.

KenG

21st of April 2008 (Mon), 16:44

That first one is fantastic, Ken.

Thanks appreciate the comment...

echo

21st of April 2008 (Mon), 19:52

I love the two shots you posted. I'll have this lens one day! For now I'll just subscribe to the thread and drool all over the monitor. Or start working more overtime and take the plunge.

:)

It's possibly the one lens that I'd keep if I could only have one. Most shoots I do now just use this and the 85L, both are fabulous and as much as I like my zooms, none are so super fantastic as these and well worth saving up for! :)

shaktipalooza

22nd of April 2008 (Tue), 23:56

My wife's mother was raised in this rural farmhouse in South India.

1/80 sec, f/6.3, ISO 400, 580exII, tripod.
http://mrs-h.smugmug.com/photos/283290339_23aqo-X2.jpg

shaktipalooza

23rd of April 2008 (Wed), 00:03

another for the archive

1/30 sec, f/13, iso 200, tripod.
http://mrs-h.smugmug.com/photos/220416801_7ctxF-XL.jpg

Philco

23rd of April 2008 (Wed), 01:00

Beautiful stuff Shakti.

Here's one at f2:

http://www.defalcophoto.com/post/85L/389%20copy.jpg

JakubPhoto

23rd of April 2008 (Wed), 02:23

Wow Shakti - that is one of my favorite I have seen on here.

thatkatmat

23rd of April 2008 (Wed), 14:06

Really like this one.....great work here;)

My wife's mother was raised in this rural farmhouse in South India.

1/80 sec, f/6.3, ISO 400, 580exII, tripod.
http://mrs-h.smugmug.com/photos/283290339_23aqo-X2.jpg

quickben

23rd of April 2008 (Wed), 16:39

My favourite lens and subject !

Shot @ f2

airfrogusmc

23rd of April 2008 (Wed), 16:44

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

Double Negative

23rd of April 2008 (Wed), 21:12

Love the 35L. Click for larger/info:

http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_2253.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=1490&exhibition=31&ee_lang=eng&u=962,1) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_2241.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=1491&exhibition=31&ee_lang=eng&u=962,2) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_2232.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=1493&exhibition=31&ee_lang=eng&u=962,4) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/9dd__1D_2207.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=1499&exhibition=31&ee_lang=eng&u=962,10) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_2262.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=1489&exhibition=31&ee_lang=eng&u=962,0) http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/77f__1D_2231.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=1494&exhibition=31&ee_lang=eng&u=962,5)

thatkatmat

23rd of April 2008 (Wed), 23:07

Wow, another great shot for this thread;)

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

Hey Double Negative....... shot "1d 2241" really grabbed me, it's an interesting shot of an ordinary subject...very nice:D

:)

Double Negative

24th of April 2008 (Thu), 09:41

I'm really liking the images on this page (even this thread) - great stuff gang!

Hey Double Negative....... shot "1d 2241" really grabbed me, it's an interesting shot of an ordinary subject...very nice:D

Thank you! :)

zariio

30th of April 2008 (Wed), 14:40

30D+EF35/1.4L

http://photo-zona.net/images/user47227/album12335/large/1209492811_sove4979__MG_9717copy.jpg

http://photo-zona.net/images/user47227/album12335/large/1209493660_gpsa5829__MG_9492copy.jpg

http://photo-zona.net/images/user47227/album12335/large/1209492811_dnds0658__MG_9551copy.jpg

http://photo-zona.net/images/user47227/album12335/large/1209492811_hbgv2500__MG_9594copy.JPG

http://photo-zona.net/images/user47227/album12335/large/1209493660_hreq4315__MG_9522copy.JPG

http://photo-zona.net/images/user47227/album12335/large/1209492810_vcvu2459__MG_9408copy.JPG

mismis

30th of April 2008 (Wed), 14:59

My wife's mother was raised in this rural farmhouse in South India.

1/80 sec, f/6.3, ISO 400, 580exII, tripod.
http://mrs-h.smugmug.com/photos/283290339_23aqo-X2.jpg

This is an amazing photo, could I ask how the flash was set up? (Bounced, diffused?)

shaktipalooza

30th of April 2008 (Wed), 17:31

This is an amazing photo, could I ask how the flash was set up? (Bounced, diffused?)

Hi and thanks!

I bounced a 580exII off the back wall and ceiling. If I remember right there was some white balance adjustment in post due to the strong colors of the room.

echo

2nd of May 2008 (Fri), 19:57

That's a really great shot Shakti :)

I did a shoot the other day all at f/1.4 (just two taken at f/2 but these are f/1.4)

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/287195678_gUipo-L.jpg

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/287190600_3KsXt-L.jpg

Bet you don't figure who this is :)

Mike

jjackflash

3rd of May 2008 (Sat), 10:19

trevor horn?

PalmBayFlo

3rd of May 2008 (Sat), 10:55

I think we have a winner!

Chandler.

3rd of May 2008 (Sat), 16:02

Very cool shots everyone. I pulled the trigger on this lens because of you guys. I'll post some shots when I get it.

echo

3rd of May 2008 (Sat), 16:39

trevor horn?

In one :D

Alycia

5th of May 2008 (Mon), 17:08

20D + 35mm + My Son

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2247/2391852024_e4daf36e11_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alycia1212s/2391852024/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3049/2391003935_10f4d1d78d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alycia1212s/2391003935/)

rwong2k

6th of May 2008 (Tue), 02:31

wow amazing shot of the church

Cinque Terra, the northern coast of western Italy, around two week ago. Hiking into Vernazza before it is overwhelmed by summer visitors and my likely stroke from the heat...

the 35mm is just a remarkable lens for representing what is seen, no muss, no fuss, and no zooming.

1Ds Mark III, f/5.6, ISO 100

regards,
chmod

http://www.idyll.com/linkage/cinqueterra_1024.JPG

Inside the St Mark's at the Vatican, Rome.

1Ds Mark III, f/1.4, ISO 800

http://www.idyll.com/linkage/229Y1707_1024.jpg

franklinn

6th of May 2008 (Tue), 04:12

I just received this lens last Thursday, and I finally had a day off to take it out on the town.
Inevitably, my first shot was of the girlfriend on our outing to the Vancouver Aquarium.

I was initially going to post a "Just got my 35L - initial impressions and thoughts", however, decided not to because practically everything I have read about this lens is absolutely true. Superb build, jaw-dropping colours and bokeh, great at 1.4, brilliant at 1.8 and beyond. It truly does have that "magical quality" to its images.

After a day with it, I know for certain that this will be my all-time favourite lens.

Anyhow, this is the absolute FIRST shot taken with this lens - minimal photoshopping/processing done:

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/4093/katey1050508gf1.jpg

I am in love ... with the girlfriend too, I suppose :lol:

Chandler.

6th of May 2008 (Tue), 18:58

^^^^^Beautiful subject, beautiful picture, beautiful lens...

airfrogusmc

6th of May 2008 (Tue), 20:54

Yeah I totally agree.

Chandler, whens it arriving?

Chandler.

6th of May 2008 (Tue), 20:58

Unfortunately, I didn't suck it up and pay the extra for decent shipping, so it's scheduled for the 12th. :evil:

airfrogusmc

6th of May 2008 (Tue), 21:00

Congrats....;):D

Chandler.

6th of May 2008 (Tue), 21:06

Thanks.

franklinn

7th of May 2008 (Wed), 01:19

^^^^^Beautiful subject, beautiful picture, beautiful lens...

Thanks mate ;)

Congrats on the purchase! I can't believe how stunning this lens is. You really don't need to do much to the image except for capturing it. Sharpness and colours are there from the get-go, and really, minimal photoshopping is required to produce a nice image.

I can go on and on and on and on about this amazing lens!

franklinn

7th of May 2008 (Wed), 22:44

Couple more from the same day:

Both shot @ 2.8. Raw converted to JPEG. A little USM, no hue/contrast/colour changes.
http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/8806/kateyataqaurium2uf4.jpg

http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/8495/img0156gs4.jpg

SeattleSpeedster

7th of May 2008 (Wed), 22:48

^^ very nice...its really cool how images come out and need minimal tweeking

this is close to straight out of the camera with a little levels adjusting but no usm, and an example of being bored in one's hotel room because its car wash raining outside. handheld 1.4

http://home.comcast.net/~michaelfreid/pillows.jpg

the_incubus

7th of May 2008 (Wed), 22:51

shakti, what camera you using?

franklinn

7th of May 2008 (Wed), 22:54

those pillows look soft ...

no focus-soft, but soft-soft, as in, comfortable to rest one's head on. yeah okay I'm going to shut up now :lol:

SeattleSpeedster

7th of May 2008 (Wed), 23:01

I know i get sleepy just looking at that pic...especially since i am from Seattle and this is in Jakarta Indonesia and my clock is 14 hrs ahead

DEMO

9th of May 2008 (Fri), 08:50

Add me to the club, I'm now a proud owner of a 35L.. :D

BenJammin

9th of May 2008 (Fri), 21:45

I am amazed at this 35L but I am trying to decide if i should get rid of my 24-70L for it. I like it but I enjoy my 50 1.4 so much more and I know I would love the 35L. Any suggestions?

chmod

9th of May 2008 (Fri), 22:56

That's a tough decision as the 24-70 is one of the best non-primes they make, with the 70-200 f/2.8 as the other of my two personal favorite non-primes.

I am not sure it can replace it since the 24-70 is more flexible.

I love my 35 but unless you shot a ton of shots at 35 historically, it might be a stretch to advise it as a replacement, per say.

Despite the overwhelming popularity of the 35 after people use it, don't lose sight of what an incredible lens is the 24-70.

I know, this is a non-answer but you pose a very difficult question.

regards,
chmod

BenJammin

10th of May 2008 (Sat), 01:46

^ it's definitely understandable that you couldn't answer the question. There really isn't an answer. It's just i feel like with with my prime lens you have to make things work and things can get a little bit artsier per say, instead of zooming in and out. It's a hard decision, I wish I could just keep the 24-70 and get a 35L, but it wouldn't be anytime soon. lol

rattymouse

10th of May 2008 (Sat), 08:07

Mum2J&M

10th of May 2008 (Sat), 11:43

If you are able to master the 24-70L and aren't hurting for the wider aperture, I'd stick to 24-70L. I wish I could've made that lens work for me, but it doesn't take much to confuse me and I just kept missing my shots by a small amount of movement. :(

franklinn

10th of May 2008 (Sat), 12:10

Sheesh....with a model like that you could take a photo with Canon's (now discontinued) 35mm f/12 mirror lens and it would turn out fantastic!

:lol: thanks for the comment - I showed the girlfriend and now she's blushing immensely!

MarkTH

10th of May 2008 (Sat), 15:44

I couldn't wait more !!! ;):D
Hello friends in our 35 L * club :-)

Purchased today (overpaid few hundreds bucks in my country / paid 1500 USD ). But I am very happy owner this lens - superb play, superb shots ! :D
I strongly advice "to try dancing with this lense"... :lol:

Some shots: ( soon also in my GALLERY )

MarkTH

10th of May 2008 (Sat), 15:54

Only two more to not boring You. :-)

Lani Kai

11th of May 2008 (Sun), 00:59

I just got mine yesterday; now I need to find some time to go shooting...

airfrogusmc

12th of May 2008 (Mon), 06:54

davidinjp

12th of May 2008 (Mon), 07:47

It does F16 pretty well too and still looks good under an ND filter. Here's part of a stitched panorama:

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s255/davidinjp/Shiraito_Panorama800.jpg

myelphoto

12th of May 2008 (Mon), 11:21

I just got mine today, so for groupshots about 3-4 people, f/1.4 is not usable right? since there will be very shallow DOF? and only partly will be in focus. I might be wrong, so what aperture should I use for group pictures then?

chmod

12th of May 2008 (Mon), 11:35

Yikes, you need to work with your gear and find out. Take some test shots, take notes, dial it in.

In general, if you stop it down to f/5.6 it'll be like a razor across the field of vision. f/2.8 will also likely work but keep an eye on the edges of of the frame.

No cookie-cutter answer without more data. Did I miss seeing what you use? Full or crop? It can make a difference.

regards,

chmod

bacchanal

12th of May 2008 (Mon), 13:42

I agree w/ chmod, it depends on what body you're using and your framing/arrangement of the subjects. In my experience f/1.4 is usable on a crop camera for small groups and full/half body shots as long as the group is lined up perpendicular to the camera. At 8ft, you have about a 10 inch depth of field w/ a crop.

See here:
http://www.dofmaster.com/dofjs.html

myelphoto

12th of May 2008 (Mon), 23:27

I am using 5d, and found that at 1.4 the focus is very selective thus group shot more than 2 persons need f/2.0 or smaller.
so I need to learn the magic in this lens....
thanks for the link!

Chandler.

13th of May 2008 (Tue), 03:22

It is finally mine! I would normally hesitate to post in the archive after only one day of owning this lens, but I thought I'd post today's best efforts anyway.

My Bearded Dragon (at f/1.4)
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/9515/img3708vl1.jpg

My sometimes crazy grandma leaning over to clean a glass panel:
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/152/img3688cu4.jpg

This lens is fun to use on my 350D, but on my film body, it is bliss. (Now I just have to get my hands on a 5D).

bkw

13th of May 2008 (Tue), 08:38

Sold my 24-70 and purchased this 35L and couldnt be any happier! This is now my new favorite indoor lens! L primes + 5D = :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2281/2458721574_4209390334.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3281/2461077347_5ee26cb9f8.jpg?v=0
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2407/2461911182_378329b571.jpg?v=0
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2151/2483837569_063b28a140.jpg?v=0

and one outdoors @ f/1.4 - a little dark, my monitor needs serious recalibrating.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2121/2483837471_7271168b09.jpg?v=0

timnosenzo

13th of May 2008 (Tue), 09:17

My sometimes crazy grandma leaning over to clean a glass panel:

Yikes! Help her? Nah... Hurry and take her picture though! :D

L primes + 5D = :)

Agreed! An expensive realization. :confused:

SoaringUSAEagle

13th of May 2008 (Tue), 18:47

http://blog.jeffreyallred.com/images/windmill.jpg

echo

14th of May 2008 (Wed), 19:04

Sold my 24-70 and purchased this 35L and couldnt be any happier! This is now my new favorite indoor lens! L primes + 5D = :)

Looks like you did the right thing :)

TheHoff

14th of May 2008 (Wed), 19:07

"Sure, 75-year-old-granny, you hang over the balcony and clean the glass while I fiddle here with my fancy camera."

??? Personally, I'd leave you out of the will.

dbdors

14th of May 2008 (Wed), 19:25

:mad: Please stop this thread, I don't have the money for one of these!!!!!! These images are killing me!!

ulrico

14th of May 2008 (Wed), 20:08

Here is my contribution, both at f1.4:

271530

271529

Chandler.

14th of May 2008 (Wed), 20:52

Yikes! Help her? Nah... Hurry and take her picture though! :D

"Sure, 75-year-old-granny, you hang over the balcony and clean the glass while I fiddle here with my fancy camera."

??? Personally, I'd leave you out of the will.

Oh come on guys! I offered to hold her feet, and she said it was an insult to her balancing ability. She does have impeccable balance.

She is actually 76 ;)

SeattleSpeedster

14th of May 2008 (Wed), 22:09

^^ nice thoughts :) dare i say it though that in a week in Indonesia its mostly been my new 85L

ok here's one...this puppy was a ball of energy :)

http://home.comcast.net/~michaelfreid/puppy2.jpg

Mum2J&M

15th of May 2008 (Thu), 18:43

:mad: Please stop this thread, I don't have the money for one of these!!!!!! These images are killing me!!

I don't feel sorry for you - you have a 5D!!! ;)

dbdors

15th of May 2008 (Thu), 18:57

I don't feel sorry for you - you have a 5D!!! ;)
Yes, but all the money I've saved is going towards a 70-200/4 IS. It's just not fair!!!! ;)

blonde

15th of May 2008 (Thu), 19:05

man, some of the images here are simply outstanding!!! looks like the 35L is truly an amazing lens. i just got the 85 1.2L II and while it is also amazing, i have a feeling that it will be too long for most of my shooting :(

Chandler.

15th of May 2008 (Thu), 23:37

i have a feeling that it will be too long for most of my shooting :(

And this is coming from the 500L man? ;)

canoncad

15th of May 2008 (Thu), 23:51

My son cooked volcano stakes on mom's day.
30D + 35L f1.4:eek:

big_apple_ken

22nd of May 2008 (Thu), 13:12

It's funny but this is one of the the only archive threads that I seriously been floored with the majority of the photos. Seriously thinking about picking one up and feeling the magic...haha.

arok

22nd of May 2008 (Thu), 14:54

two from half moon bay a few days ago...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2203/2512842496_6af04bf747_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/2513128444_30ce5ac08b.jpg?v=0

Pasukun

22nd of May 2008 (Thu), 15:21

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2072/2513705729_939e3a1600_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2030/2514529512_f00828a9e2_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3145/2514603424_ce729456c9_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3269/2514603594_56d0ebc817_o.jpg

DEMO

22nd of May 2008 (Thu), 15:31

Awsome pictures Pasukun..

KenG

22nd of May 2008 (Thu), 15:36

On 5D...

http://kengillespie.com/img/v0/p1027645100-4.jpg

http://kengillespie.com/img/v1/p5110326-4.jpg

http://kengillespie.com/img/v3/p850655714-4.jpg

http://kengillespie.com/img/v3/p1020907047-4.jpg

Thanks for looking...

Double Negative

22nd of May 2008 (Thu), 15:39

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