Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 L USM

[WireWess]

mxracer, love your pics & pp !
subie your pics made me smile, happy kids :)

I finally stopped drooling at the sweet pics in this topic and bought the 35L !!

[JelleVerherstraeten]

I finally stopped drooling at the sweet pics in this topic and bought the 35L !!

Now you'll have to post some pictures :-)!

[palaima]

I finally stopped drooling at the sweet pics in this topic and bought the 35L !!

you're killing me....
Enjoy the toy :)

[rishu_pepper]

I just bought mine and it should arrive next week! I can't wait (along with my newest toy, the 5Dii)!! :D

[JayStar86]

I just bought mine and it should arrive next week! I can't wait (along with my newest toy, the 5Dii)!! :D

what happened to the 7D man? Keeping it as well?

[rishu_pepper]

Nope, 7D is gone. Sold it locally on craigslist.

Got my ducks all lined up now, I should be done lens shopping for a while ;)

[JayStar86]

Nope, 7D is gone. Sold it locally on craigslist.

Got my ducks all lined up now, I should be done lens shopping for a while ;)

oh yah. gratz' on getting that FF camera you wanted!

Wouldn't you know it but I ended up with a FF camera in the end as well. I sold off my second 7D as well, lol. i have a 5Dc and finally perfectly happy with it! I sold of my 17-55 as well. I picked up a 17-40L and 200 F2.8L for my 5D. Next up is the 35L and 135L.

so whats your lens lineup looking like now with your 5d2?

[rishu_pepper]

Thanks dude!

Currently I'm gonna run with:

UWA: Sigma 12-24
Walkaround: 35L
Telephoto: 70-200 f/4 IS
Long tele: 100-400
Macro: Tokina 100

The only thing I might be pining for is a dedicated portrait lens. 85L II is VERY expensive. Perhaps I will take a look at the Sigma 85 when it comes out, or a 135L (I prefer 85 over 135 though, 135 is a little long for my liking).

[JayStar86]

Thanks dude!

Currently I'm gonna run with:

UWA: Sigma 12-24
Walkaround: 35L
Telephoto: 70-200 f/4 IS
Long tele: 100-400
Macro: Tokina 100

The only thing I might be pining for is a dedicated portrait lens. 85L II is VERY expensive. Perhaps I will take a look at the Sigma 85 when it comes out, or a 135L (I prefer 85 over 135 though, 135 is a little long for my liking).

nice setup you got going there now.

Personally I am waiting for the Sigma 85 myself to see how it fairs in performance and price.... if its anything like the Sigma 50 1.4(especially the AF speed) and comes in at around $800US.... that lens will find its way in my bag. If not then I will just get the Canon 85 1.8 and be happy with it. Although I dont have all the lenses but my setup should look something like this over the next little bit:

Canon 17-40
Canon 35L
Canon 85 1.8
Canon 135L
Canon 200L F2.8
Canon 1.4x TC.


I have the 17-40L and 200L already and the 35L is the next lens I will get. Leaving just the 85 and 135 to buy.

[yagit80]

BULLY BEATDOWN!!! BIG GUY GOT BEAT BY SMALL GUY
http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww316/wdybt/yagit80/IMG_5307.jpg
http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww316/wdybt/yagit80/IMG_5301.jpg
http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww316/wdybt/yagit80/IMG_5297.jpg

[FuturamaJSP]

@yagit80
love the colors in the first shot!
Why are the firetrucks there? Did the little guy try to lit the big one on fire or something? :D
haha for some reason those photos kinda remind me of GTA San Andreas :D

I just ordered this lens and now I'm waiting impatiently for it to arrive :rolleyes:

[rishu_pepper]

@yagit80
love the colors in the first shot!
Why are the firetrucks there? Did the little guy try to lit the big one on fire or something? :D
haha for some reason those photos kinda remind me of GTA San Andreas :D

I just ordered this lens and now I'm waiting impatiently for it to arrive :rolleyes:

This post reflects everything in my mind!

The colours in the first shot are amazing! Any PP?

Except in GTA the cops don't show up until you beat a guy to a pulp ;)

Bought my very own 35L and it's en route, I can't wait! I haven't been so excited about a lens since, well, ever! :D

[mxracer535]

nice setup you got going there now.

Personally I am waiting for the Sigma 85 myself to see how it fairs in performance and price.... if its anything like the Sigma 50 1.4(especially the AF speed) and comes in at around $800US.... that lens will find its way in my bag. If not then I will just get the Canon 85 1.8 and be happy with it. Although I dont have all the lenses but my setup should look something like this over the next little bit:

Canon 17-40
Canon 35L
Canon 85 1.8
Canon 135L
Canon 200L F2.8
Canon 1.4x TC.


I have the 17-40L and 200L already and the 35L is the next lens I will get. Leaving just the 85 and 135 to buy.

It's pretty pointless to have both the 200 2.8L and the 135L with 1.4TC...the 135L takes a TC very well so you will have a 190 2.8 that is still very sharp wide open. Personally, id sell the 200L and get the 135L

[JayStar86]

It's pretty pointless to have both the 200 2.8L and the 135L with 1.4TC...the 135L takes a TC very well so you will have a 190 2.8 that is still very sharp wide open. Personally, id sell the 200L and get the 135L

i was thinking more of using the TC on 200 F2.8L instead of on 135L.... but i am kind of still in the air about the 200 F2.8L.

[yagit80]

@yagit80
love the colors in the first shot!
Why are the firetrucks there? Did the little guy try to lit the big one on fire or something? :D
haha for some reason those photos kinda remind me of GTA San Andreas :D

I just ordered this lens and now I'm waiting impatiently for it to arrive :rolleyes:

This post reflects everything in my mind!

The colours in the first shot are amazing! Any PP?

Except in GTA the cops don't show up until you beat a guy to a pulp ;)

Bought my very own 35L and it's en route, I can't wait! I haven't been so excited about a lens since, well, ever! :D

PP in aperture 3 with minor exposure n color adjusments.. thanks guys!:D

[phamster]

@ yagit - that is some story ! the bully after math shots.. nice colors....

thanks for sharing this crazy story in LA..

[Domino81]

Has anyone had a focus or calibration issue with this lens? I rented one twice, the 1st was ****ing TACK sharp. The 2nd was sharp... but not in the areas I was trying to capture.

[mxracer535]

Yah, I had to send mine in for calibration a couple months ago after...it started to backfocus. I've had the lens for about 8 or 9 months, and it was definitely sharper back when i got it that it is now, even after being re-calibrated.

Still pretty gosh darn sharp tho

[yagit80]

@ yagit - that is some story ! the bully after math shots.. nice colors....

thanks for sharing this crazy story in LA..

You're welcome!:D

[JayStar86]

Yah, I had to send mine in for calibration a couple months ago after...it started to backfocus. I've had the lens for about 8 or 9 months, and it was definitely sharper back when i got it that it is now, even after being re-calibrated.

Still pretty gosh darn sharp tho

how can that happen? how can a lens that was sharp and focussing right then stat back-focussing? is that even possible?

[GregAlmo]

Been looking to get this lens for awhile now and finally here it is.. (in action)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4634936642_870686a08f_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/4634937830_682f5f8c1a_b.jpg



NOTE: Inspired by MIGSVuitton.. (black borders, watermarking)

[soundwave888]

http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/public/148202/IMG_2693.JPG

[robtography]

^Whoa^ Any videos of that in action online?

[soundwave888]

^Whoa^ Any videos of that in action online?
yea it's my friend's car
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_V7Ao5B1k0

[JayStar86]

^Whoa^ Any videos of that in action online?

yeah, +1..... that is one heck of a classic.

[Grimlock]

how can that happen? how can a lens that was sharp and focussing right then stat back-focussing? is that even possible?

Happens all the time. I think the 35L may be prone to backfocusing. I hear a lot of people having the same issue. I had to send mine in for the same thing a while back also. No biggie. Just makes me sad being without this lens for a week. :cry:

[JayStar86]

Happens all the time. I think the 35L may be prone to backfocusing. I hear a lot of people having the same issue. I had to send mine in for the same thing a while back also. No biggie. Just makes me sad being without this lens for a week. :cry:

really? so if i own a lens right now that is tack sharp and AF is spot on.... it could in 6 months back/front focussing just out of the blue on the same body?

can someone explain the mechanics behind something like this happening?

i mean i understand when you first get a lens being front or back focussed but later on becoming that way when it first wasn't seems just, well, wrong!

Please explain this confused person how this happens?:rolleyes:

[phamster]

htt_2693.JPG

OMG !! that is some custom tubbing!!!!

i would love to hear that run... twin turbo? or supercharger? i don't see either anywhere (i do see the header pipes leading to the left side front head lights area. maybe turbo there?)

[helloagain36]

Took this lens along with the 135L to a local music fest with some friends.

http://www.siouscaphotography.com/People/Music/WXPN-Maysies-Farmfest/b1/876926058_GT5TB-M.jpg

http://www.siouscaphotography.com/People/Music/WXPN-Maysies-Farmfest/boots/876926876_VMYrm-M.jpg

http://www.siouscaphotography.com/People/Music/WXPN-Maysies-Farmfest/boots2/876926976_BAE3g-M.jpg

http://www.siouscaphotography.com/People/Music/WXPN-Maysies-Farmfest/s1/876927140_fRZ7p-M.jpg

http://www.siouscaphotography.com/People/Music/WXPN-Maysies-Farmfest/soundboard/876931367_EEJjp-M.jpg

http://www.siouscaphotography.com/People/Music/WXPN-Maysies-Farmfest/b2/876926302_8pXe6-M.jpg

[JayStar86]

^^^ nice shots helloagain.

[tgamron]

Here is a pic from this weekend.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4633697714_85b57e3359.jpg

[helloagain36]

^^^ nice shots helloagain.

Thanks Jay!

[Moooney]

nice setup you got going there now.

Personally I am waiting for the Sigma 85 myself to see how it fairs in performance and price.... if its anything like the Sigma 50 1.4(especially the AF speed) and comes in at around $800US.... that lens will find its way in my bag. If not then I will just get the Canon 85 1.8 and be happy with it. Although I dont have all the lenses but my setup should look something like this over the next little bit:

Canon 17-40
Canon 35L
Canon 85 1.8
Canon 135L
Canon 200L F2.8
Canon 1.4x TC.


I have the 17-40L and 200L already and the 35L is the next lens I will get. Leaving just the 85 and 135 to buy.

so you decided to keep the 200? its funny, because i sold that 200 and my 17-40 to fund a 135, knowing that i would eventually rebuy them both. and i'm now thinking that 35L will be next lens to complete my line-up, giving us the exact same ideal kit. :) hope you enjoy the lens.

[JayStar86]

so you decided to keep the 200? its funny, because i sold that 200 and my 17-40 to fund a 135, knowing that i would eventually rebuy them both. and i'm now thinking that 35L will be next lens to complete my line-up, giving us the exact same ideal kit. :) hope you enjoy the lens.

lol, thats awesome. great minds think alike;)

Yeah i dunno about the 200 F2.8L still. I want to keep it but im still not sure. It is an awesome lens thats for sure.... but i think i want the 35L and 135L more right now so i might sell it and get it later on again if i feel shorthanded with the 135L. The 17-40L however is probably here to stay in my bag for some time unless i won the lotto or something and i could afford the 14L for landscapes. :cool:

[Dragos Jianu]

"jeez, what now"

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/9955/img5046b.jpg

[JayStar86]

^^^^ great shot and even better tag line, lol. i love gsd's.

[Grimlock]

really? so if i own a lens right now that is tack sharp and AF is spot on.... it could in 6 months back/front focussing just out of the blue on the same body?

can someone explain the mechanics behind something like this happening?

i mean i understand when you first get a lens being front or back focussed but later on becoming that way when it first wasn't seems just, well, wrong!

Please explain this confused person how this happens?:rolleyes:

It's like any other mechanical motor system. It simply requires calibration to ensure it's precise and performing as intended. Shaking, bumping, dropping (oh no!), and even standard usage after time would be a few reasons you would need to get it calibrated.

Here's a little about how AF works and calibration.

In the Canon AF system, the camera determines, with the lens focus wherever is happens to be when AF is done, how far off the focus is (the "focus offset"), in terms of a normalized "geometric" measure, rather like measuring, with a split image prism focusing aid, precisely how far in mm the two images are misaligned on the focusing screen.

This value is fed to the lens. The microprocessor in the lens, based on that value, together with the current position of the lens focusing cam (from a digital position encoder), and using an algorithm that relates subject distance, focusing cam position, and the corresponding focus offset in the camera, calculates what new focusing cam position should produce ideal focus. It then directs a servomechanism to move the focusing cam to that calculated position.

And that's the end of the story - if that position is "properly computed", we get proper focus; otherwise, we don't. The camera doesn't "take a second look" at the focus offset and, if focus is not yet ideal, give the lens further instructions as to how to refine it.

It is an "open loop" system, rather like computing where a howitzer should be pointed so that the shot fired will land on the target, based on where a test shot, fired with the gun pointed wherever it happened to be pointed, lands.

The algorithm is defined by tables in the lens' memory, which have been particularized to this individual copy of the lens during manufacture (so that they accurately relate to the particular tolerances in the focusing cam mechanism, the exact behavior of the lens elements, and so forth).

If for whatever reason the values in those tables are not (any longer) correct for this particular lens, then the AF system will not set the focusing cam to the proper position, even though the camera correctly reports the amount of "focus offset".

"Recalibrating" the lens involves updating the entries on those tables to produce proper behavior.

That said ... It would probably be a good idea to have your lens calibrated every 18-24 months or so. Some professional photogs do it more frequently to ensure their equipment is in top performance.

[JayStar86]

It's like any other mechanical motor system. It simply requires calibration to ensure it's precise and performing as intended. Shaking, bumping, dropping (oh no!), and even standard usage after time would be a few reasons you would need to get it calibrated.

Here's a little about how AF works and calibration.

In the Canon AF system, the camera determines, with the lens focus wherever is happens to be when AF is done, how far off the focus is (the "focus offset"), in terms of a normalized "geometric" measure, rather like measuring, with a split image prism focusing aid, precisely how far in mm the two images are misaligned on the focusing screen.

This value is fed to the lens. The microprocessor in the lens, based on that value, together with the current position of the lens focusing cam (from a digital position encoder), and using an algorithm that relates subject distance, focusing cam position, and the corresponding focus offset in the camera, calculates what new focusing cam position should produce ideal focus. It then directs a servomechanism to move the focusing cam to that calculated position.

And that's the end of the story - if that position is "properly computed", we get proper focus; otherwise, we don't. The camera doesn't "take a second look" at the focus offset and, if focus is not yet ideal, give the lens further instructions as to how to refine it.

It is an "open loop" system, rather like computing where a howitzer should be pointed so that the shot fired will land on the target, based on where a test shot, fired with the gun pointed wherever it happened to be pointed, lands.

The algorithm is defined by tables in the lens' memory, which have been particularized to this individual copy of the lens during manufacture (so that they accurately relate to the particular tolerances in the focusing cam mechanism, the exact behavior of the lens elements, and so forth).

If for whatever reason the values in those tables are not (any longer) correct for this particular lens, then the AF system will not set the focusing cam to the proper position, even though the camera correctly reports the amount of "focus offset".

"Recalibrating" the lens involves updating the entries on those tables to produce proper behavior.

That said ... It would probably be a good idea to have your lens calibrated every 18-24 months or so. Some professional photogs do it more frequently to ensure their equipment is in top performance.

^^^^ thanks for the valuable information. I had no idea! learn something new everyday.

[phamster]

"jeez, what now"

http://img6b.jpg

lovely dog ! so cute !

[mchong75]

I'm loving my new combo of 5D II and 35L. It's a perfect match. :)

Both handheld shots.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3350/4630941066_4e7e8e0c7f_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4630941084_e04375e27c_b.jpg

[phamster]

^^^^ Mchong...

those are cool shots.. love the colors and love the action..

phamster

[GregAlmo]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4637901226_b11c9e7dd6_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4637273683_c09712f849_b.jpg

more from today...

[ALaS]

Greg that first shot is amazing!

[Domino81]

http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/public/148202/IMG_2693.JPG

Holy hell, that looks like a pluming nightmare! Where's the intercooler? On the roof?! :wtf:

[DL.Photography]

the intercooler looks like its on the left, tilted at an angle towards the headlight

[czeglin]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4625790405_6baa81bcb5.jpg
I love how her arms "fit" into the buildings in the background.

[40dbaby]

the intercooler looks like its on the left, tilted at an angle towards the headlight

thats the radiator

[GregAlmo]

Greg that first shot is amazing!

Thanks!

[subie029]

I love how her arms "fit" into the buildings in the background.

didn't even notice that...i lucked out on it

[DL.Photography]

thats the radiator

LOL, i knew that, shows u how much i know about cars :cool:

[Domino81]

the intercooler looks like its on the left, tilted at an angle towards the headlight

Naa, that's about the only place for the radiator. Turbo is right, smack dab in the middle up front where the radiator should be. The intake pipe route into the cabin somewhere. Which... makes to ****ing sense to me.

[soundwave888]

Holy hell, that looks like a pluming nightmare! Where's the intercooler? On the roof?! :wtf:

it's in the passenger seat foot area.
water to air intercooler
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/public/148209/IMG_2749.JPG

more pics here
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1976724

[ediroma]

one more open wide

[*Knowledge*]

Shot taken at a local car show.

http://www.onestopshot.com/Cars/Extreme-AutoFest-San-Diego/2010-EAF-San-Diego-25/876856866_AQkxa-M-1.jpg

[JayStar86]

^^^^ noice!

[XxDJCyberLoverxX]

*Knowledge*: That shot is absolutely awesome! I don't know what it is about it.. maybe the hair flying or whatever, but that's one of the better portraits I've seen in a long time!

[ALaS]

Knowledge, nice shot! What did you use for fill light? Reflectors or lights?

[rns]

Ugh, been reading through this thread for hours a day for the past week or so. I think I'm going to pull the trigger on this one to take photos of my upcoming newborn.

It seemed the Sigma 30 was the best choice, but the pictures in this thread just blow me away.. every single one of them...

Is there any reason I should get the Sig 30 instead for my t1i, price being no issue in this case? Should the extra 5mm factor into my decision at all?

The 35L just seems magical. Great shots, everyone.

[JayStar86]

Ugh, been reading through this thread for hours a day for the past week or so. I think I'm going to pull the trigger on this one to take photos of my upcoming newborn.

It seemed the Sigma 30 was the best choice, but the pictures in this thread just blow me away.. every single one of them...

Is there any reason I should get the Sig 30 instead for my t1i, price being no issue in this case? Should the extra 5mm factor into my decision at all?

The 35L just seems magical. Great shots, everyone.

My 2c... The 35L is my dream lens on FF. That being said if i had stayed crop i would have gotten the sig 30 without a doubt. Now if you had said you were getting the 24L on a crop camera that would be different;)

[airbutchie]

Shot taken at a local car show.

Very nice... Crisp and clean... Fill lighting is dead-on... Good stuff Preston!!!

- airbutchie :D

PS. Lovely website, as well... Do I see Christine Mendoza there? Hehehehhehe... Tell her cousin Butch said hi...

[samurairx7]

Shot taken at a local car show.

http://www.onestopshot.com/Cars/Extreme-AutoFest-San-Diego/2010-EAF-San-Diego-25/876856866_AQkxa-M-1.jpg

wow the colors in this is simply beautiful.... Very nice shot

[Maiku]

Ugh, been reading through this thread for hours a day for the past week or so. I think I'm going to pull the trigger on this one to take photos of my upcoming newborn.

It seemed the Sigma 30 was the best choice, but the pictures in this thread just blow me away.. every single one of them...

Is there any reason I should get the Sig 30 instead for my t1i, price being no issue in this case? Should the extra 5mm factor into my decision at all?

The 35L just seems magical. Great shots, everyone.

I know the majority of 35L users, especially the ones posting in this thread, are shooting on full-frame... but I'm using mine on a T1i, and I went through the same dilemma before going with the 35L over the Sigma 30. If it helps, I've never looked back, and enjoy using the 35L every opportunity I get :D 5mm at this perspective would make the difference between one step forward or back, so I don't think it's worth worrying about.

[FuturamaJSP]

Here you go:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4643485740_85e33b46f9_o.jpg

It's probably newer than any of the 35L you guys have :p an UY :D
Now I just need some skills to match the abilities of my L lenses :rolleyes:

[troybal]

wow the colors in this is simply beautiful.... Very nice shot
I agree very nice!

[helloagain36]

wow the colors in this is simply beautiful.... Very nice shot

I agree, especially with what looks like some serious mid-day sun. Definitely has some pop to it, really nice shot!

[FuturamaJSP]

just a random test shot :D

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4644002106_0658a11574_o.jpg

[*Knowledge*]

^^^^ noice!

*Knowledge*: That shot is absolutely awesome! I don't know what it is about it.. maybe the hair flying or whatever, but that's one of the better portraits I've seen in a long time!

wow the colors in this is simply beautiful.... Very nice shot

I agree very nice!

Thanks!

Knowledge, nice shot! What did you use for fill light? Reflectors or lights?

thanks, 580ex II.

Very nice... Crisp and clean... Fill lighting is dead-on... Good stuff Preston!!!

- airbutchie :D

PS. Lovely website, as well... Do I see Christine Mendoza there? Hehehehhehe... Tell her cousin Butch said hi...

Thanks for the kind words Butch. I'll be sure to say what's up for you next time I get lucky enough to find her in front of my lens. ;)

[GregAlmo]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4643492917_2755444704_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4643492549_eb3c92b184_b.jpg

A few from a studio session today. 35mm on 7d body...
thats the last time i use my 7d i think as i just received my 5dmkii... can't wait to try it out..

[mxracer535]

Knowledge...Amazing shot!

A few from a shoot with my lady friend Bre

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4643678123_0704a20c19_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3387/4644133816_358d62dc60_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3388/4643520743_591c1b4051_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4643519973_399587fc41_o.jpg

[JayStar86]

GregAlmo... superb shots... who says the 7D cant do portraits well, eh?

Mxracer.... man i love your work... its always a pleasure to look at. And not to mention your lady friends are all hot.... especially this one tall brunette thats always in your shots...

from this set i like 1, 2 and 4 the best.

On that note... this lens will be mine soon! Once my 17-40L and 200 2.8L are sold here i come 35L! Already bought the 135L today!

[DyingBread]

Childen In The Alley
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4649006392_68f3862e17_b.jpg

[DyingBread]

Cats
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4649009800_c13c521d86_b.jpg

[mxracer535]

GregAlmo... superb shots... who says the 7D cant do portraits well, eh?

Mxracer.... man i love your work... its always a pleasure to look at. And not to mention your lady friends are all hot.... especially this one tall brunette thats always in your shots...

from this set i like 1, 2 and 4 the best.

On that note... this lens will be mine soon! Once my 17-40L and 200 2.8L are sold here i come 35L! Already bought the 135L today!

Thanks a lot man! Glad to hear you are selling are selling the 200L for the 135L ;)

[preciousvoices]

shot 3200ISO
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4638175441_cbd88a7094_o.jpg

[phamster]

wow.. this page has so so many great photos! good work

[bulayog]

A few from a studio session today. 35mm on 7d body...
thats the last time i use my 7d i think as i just received my 5dmkii... can't wait to try it out..

Nice headshots, Greg!

[bulayog]

Knowledge...Amazing shot!

A few from a shoot with my lady friend Bre



As usual, very good work, mxracer. BTW, have you upgraded your computer? Which one did you get?

[bulayog]

shot 3200ISO
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4638175441_cbd88a7094_o.jpg

Classic! I love this very much!

[illusions]

wow.. this page has so so many great photos! good work

^^True! I just got mine and posted a test shot here. Then I felt embarrass as my photo was not even close to the pictures you guys are posting; so I just deleted it. :oops:

So for the meantime, I will be a lurker of this thread.

Very good job everyone!

[helloagain36]

Knowledge...Amazing shot!

A few from a shoot with my lady friend Bre









Fantastic as usual...I have been meaning to ask you where you find all these models? Are they all your friends? (if so you are a lucky man) or do you use some sort of modeling resource like Model Mayhem?

[bulayog]

^^True! I just got mine and posted a test shot here. Then I felt embarrass as my photo was not even close to the pictures you guys are posting; so I just deleted it. :oops:

So for the meantime, I will be a lurker of this thread.

Very good job everyone!

Same here. I don't have this lens yet. But with my other lenses, I feel my images are not up to par with the rest. I come here for inspirations. I just need to practice more.

[palaima]

illusions - agreed. What these people can do with this lens is just amazing ;)

[KRUSH]

Very nice... Crisp and clean... Fill lighting is dead-on... Good stuff Preston!!!

- airbutchie :D

PS. Lovely website, as well... Do I see Christine Mendoza there? Hehehehhehe... Tell her cousin Butch said hi...

Did I miss the website? I didn't see a link.

[Headshotzx]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3382/4641848813_b415e6f672_o.jpg

Haircut!

Yes, I made a funny face. No, i don't always look like that.

[therealmr]

There are more pictures from each set if you're interested in seeing them. I've linked the description of the photo to the blog post with them. I pretty much ONLY shoot with the 35L. I'd say about 85% of my shots are the 35, 10% are the 16-35@16, and 5% with the 70-200. This is my faaaavorite lens ever =)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4620316691_5ff815d13b_o.jpg

expired kodak gold 400 (http://blog.simkinsphotography.com/2010/05/walkabout-ii)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3361/4597301360_7e2825fea0_o.jpg

Standard two light setup (http://blog.simkinsphotography.com/2010/05/axe-photoshoot)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4574118598_b7f46e52ee_o.jpg

From a trip to PDX. I don't do a lot of cat pictures, but I sure do love them from time to time (http://blog.simkinsphotography.com/2010/05/spontaneous-trip-to-portland)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4580288944_b6c67c77cb_o.jpg

From the set as seen on lookatthis****inghipster.com (http://blog.simkinsphotography.com/2010/05/short-shorts-and-lawn-sports)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3128/4567120914_60d48b7554_o.jpg

From one of my photo-walks around my house (http://blog.simkinsphotography.com/2010/04/walkabout-with-nick)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4558689781_f838dac06f_o.jpg

From a trip to Seattle (http://blog.simkinsphotography.com/2010/04/weekend-in-seattle)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4516239959_ab812d5fb8_o.jpg

More expired Kodak Gold (http://blog.simkinsphotography.com/2010/04/hiatus)

[mxracer535]

Thanks guys!

As usual, very good work, mxracer. BTW, have you upgraded your computer? Which one did you get?

Yah, I just got a new one the other day. I went for with the 27" iMac i5...amzing computer

Fantastic as usual...I have been meaning to ask you where you find all these models? Are they all your friends? (if so you are a lucky man) or do you use some sort of modeling resource like Model Mayhem?

Bre (the girl is this set) is a very good friend of mine (ex girlfriend actually), and a few others have been friends. The majority of the other models are girls that have contacted me through model mayhem

[JayStar86]

Bre (the girl is this set) is a very good friend of mine (ex girlfriend actually), and a few others have been friends. The majority of the other models are girls that have contacted me through model mayhem


hanging out with the ex, eh.... your treading some interesting waters here bro... lol.... they make for some rather interesting shots nonetheless :D

[helloagain36]

Thanks guys!

Bre (the girl is this set) is a very good friend of mine (ex girlfriend actually), and a few others have been friends. The majority of the other models are girls that have contacted me through model mayhem

I have tried to use Model Mayhem and really haven't had much luck with it. I usually get someone who flakes out on me or wants to do some ridiculous studio shoot with costumes and props, etc...which just really isn't my style at all. Maybe I will have to resort to facebook status updates requesting models. Glad to see that it has been working for you, your friends and models are always so great with the camera.

[mxracer535]

Yah for the first few months it didn't do anything for me either, just a BUNCH of flakes. But after awhile i got a few shoots from it and now im getting so many request from models that want to work with me that i have to turn a lot down!...maybe its time i start getting paid for this lol...

[palaima]

Yah for the first few months it didn't do anything for me either, just a BUNCH of flakes. But after awhile i got a few shoots from it and now im getting so many request from models that want to work with me that i have to turn a lot down!...maybe its time i start getting paid for this lol...

You're not getting paid? O_O damn man :D

[mxracer535]

Unfortunately, for the majority or it, im not...time to change that

[palaima]

Unfortunately, for the majority or it, im not...time to change that

Nice to hear that.

[Helena]

mxracer535, it's always a treat to see your work. You're seriously talented!
DyingBread, really nice! Love the PP.

One from today:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4644571121_089432b7d6_o_d.jpg

[preciousvoices]

Classic! I love this very much!
thank you:)

[Todd Lambert]

mxracer535, it's always a treat to see your work. You're seriously talented!
DyingBread, really nice! Love the PP.

One from today:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4644571121_089432b7d6_o_d.jpg

I hope you named him/her: "Groucho" or "Marx" - LOL!

Awesome lookin pup! White Boxer?

[Seven Ocean]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3372/4569036902_6cf986f0b6.jpg

[rwong2k]

i love this thread!

anything you guys don't like about this lense?
wondering if a mk2 does come out what will it improve on =)

thank-you
RAymond

[shaktipalooza]

all at ISO 3200
With Video! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnidLsPKrJ8)

1.
http://mrs-h.smugmug.com/Travel/Thailand-2010/IMG0605/880747817_RQPEv-XL.jpg

2.
http://mrs-h.smugmug.com/Travel/Thailand-2010/IMG0658/880756363_6Fm46-XL.jpg

3.
http://mrs-h.smugmug.com/Travel/Thailand-2010/MG1811/880737086_XP8xg-XL.jpg

4.
http://mrs-h.smugmug.com/Travel/Thailand-2010/IMG0724/880762938_rUHnw-XL.jpg

5.
http://mrs-h.smugmug.com/Travel/Thailand-2010/IMG0753/880774456_xrnUM-XL.jpg

[lr0868]

Helena great shot! I love the dark eyebrow

[Helena]

I hope you named him/her: "Groucho" or "Marx" - LOL!

Awesome lookin pup! White Boxer?

:lol: Yes, it's a boxer, I think. It's not my dog, just one I came across yesterday.

Helena great shot! I love the dark eyebrow

Thanks! I was lucky that he(?) turned his head that way, because he doesn't have one over the other eye.

[<CM>]

Just an amateur here, playing around with an expensive toy.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs444.ash1/24486_373533014021_532589021_3629521_5442138_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs404.snc3/24486_373533019021_532589021_3629522_1553332_n.jpg

"Rush Hour".

[schluca]

This pic is wonderful!!!!!!!

shot 3200ISO
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4638175441_cbd88a7094_o.jpg

[preciousvoices]

This pic is wonderful!!!!!!!

thank you Luca

[preciousvoices]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4472408639_feb0d03e37_o.jpg

[courier]

all at ISO 3200
With Video! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnidLsPKrJ8)

1.
http://mrs-h.smugmug.com/Travel/Thailand-2010/IMG0605/880747817_RQPEv-XL.jpg

2.
http://mrs-h.smugmug.com/Travel/Thailand-2010/IMG0658/880756363_6Fm46-XL.jpg

3.
http://mrs-h.smugmug.com/Travel/Thailand-2010/MG1811/880737086_XP8xg-XL.jpg

4.
http://mrs-h.smugmug.com/Travel/Thailand-2010/IMG0724/880762938_rUHnw-XL.jpg

5.
http://mrs-h.smugmug.com/Travel/Thailand-2010/IMG0753/880774456_xrnUM-XL.jpg


Great shots! That is in the Reggae bar in Ton Sai on koh phi phi island isnt it - a beautiful place (for the most part)

I have a kick boxing shoot coming up and curious to know your pp method on these shots as i love the movie kind of style you have given them. Would be grateful if you care to share some tips.

[ALaS]

Haha, wow they just literally are taking the hits. I saw him dodge one. The rest are blocked or taken like a man..haha

[mxracer535]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4472408639_feb0d03e37_o.jpg

This...this is a very nice shot!

[bulayog]

Thanks guys!



Yah, I just got a new one the other day. I went for with the 27" iMac i5...amzing computer


That's what I originally wanted to get but I have decided to get a 15" macbook pro i7 for the obvious reason of portability. But it is still on my shopping list.

BTW, if you are turning down requests, it's time for you to get paid. Good luck!

[JayStar86]

This...this is a very nice shot!

+ 1.... amazing shot indeed.

[dannygt]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4638364220_bdcdde26ec_o.jpg

[dannygt]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4633728518_2d9c5d9812_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4633131279_98dfeac6e3_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4633131085_4701aa241d_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4633727760_4947749a23_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4633130503_7458005c8d_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4633726072_4bd8461dcd_o.jpg

and some more on my flickr

[preciousvoices]

This...this is a very nice shot!

+ 1.... amazing shot indeed.

cheers guys

[rockingbaby]

Cats
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4649009800_c13c521d86_b.jpg

Nice cat!

[gsspirit]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4472408639_feb0d03e37_o.jpg

WOW! Love this shot!

[preciousvoices]

WOW! Love this shot!

thank you

[preciousvoices]

been having a few sessions at the beach lately.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4641059095_e35644c87d_o.jpg

[JayStar86]

^^^^ yet another bw! shot. Great last couple of shots you have posted Darren. You got some serious skill IMO. Keep up the great work.

[preciousvoices]

^^^^ yet another bw! shot. Great last couple of shots you have posted Darren. You got some serious skill IMO. Keep up the great work.

Cheers Jay - very encouraging to hear.:)

[J-B]

I agree with jaystar. Great photos as usual preciousvoices! The one of the girl and that last shot are great!

[shaktipalooza]

agree with the others, you've used this lens to perfection. great images!
been having a few sessions at the beach lately.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4641059095_e35644c87d_o.jpg

[Tom K.]

been having a few sessions at the beach lately.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4641059095_e35644c87d_o.jpg
Oh My! You're talented. Can you link us to your flickr photostream? I'd like to follow your work there.

Mine is: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomkaz/

[pixel_junkie]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4651098570_8481307a0f_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3399/4651098516_ba487e5bb6_b.jpg

[jdlloyd67]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4651098570_8481307a0f_b.jpg


Nice one Pixel! How long have you had this lens? Man am I jealous!!! :(

[pixel_junkie]

Thanks Dave. Couple of months. I had it at one point, then went back to a SIGMA 30 and now I'm back to a 35L permanently :D

[DL.Photography]

Moving to FF soon Pixel Junkie?

Just testing the bokeh, both at f/2, no PP other than resize:

[pixel_junkie]

I'm thinking about it but I haven't done it yet and I'm not sure I will. I go back and forth. But the reason I went 35L over the SIG 30 is different. I did a series of paid shoots a few months back and without going into much detail, the SIGMA was too inconsistent in very controlled environment. Shots that should have been sharp were not. And since I got paid for the shoots, it really ticked me off to have mixed results like that. I couldn't trust that lens after that. So I went with what many consider "the best" in that range. It pained me to drop that much coin on the 35L, I admit it, but I was kind of forced into it.

[preciousvoices]

Oh My! You're talented. Can you link us to your flickr photostream? I'd like to follow your work there.

Mine is: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomkaz/

Thank you Tom - sure I can link you to my flickr - I just don't put a great deal of work up there, but your more than welcome to take a look here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/preciousimages/)

[Tom K.]

Thank you Tom - sure I can link you to my flickr - I just don't put a great deal of work up there, but your more than welcome to take a look here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/preciousimages/)

Thank you! Your work will get an incredible amount of exposure on Flickr if you use tags well.

[Brennan.M]

This will be my lens to buy at the very beginning of August :) Gonna sell the Tamron and pick up either a 50mm f/1.4 or a 85mm f/1.8 to go along with it soon

[JayStar86]

This will be my lens to buy at the very beginning of August :) Gonna sell the Tamron and pick up either a 50mm f/1.4 or a 85mm f/1.8 to go along with it soon

it will be heck of an upgrade thats for sure ;)

[Brennan.M]

Im pretty excited lol

[JayStar86]

Im pretty excited lol

goes without saying i should think!

I will be getting this lens very soon as well! Im just not sure what to pair it with.... the Canon 85 1.8, sigma 85 1.4 if it turns out to be a good lens or the Canon 100L Macro!!!

I could really use the F/1.8 or F/1.4 indoors and for increased subject isolation but at the same time the 100L Macro has IS and is razor sharp at F/2.8 and not to mention macro capable!!!! Arrrgghhhh i hate deciding on lenses. Or I guess i could get an 85 and 100 LOL and just spend the money.

Lenses, they get me every time!

[amd is the best]

Just picked my 35L up and am LOVING it! Nothing special but here's just a few test shots:

http://www.njsphoto.com/imagetemp/35l/IMG_2783.jpg

http://www.njsphoto.com/imagetemp/35l/IMG_2811.jpg

http://www.njsphoto.com/imagetemp/35l/IMG_2908.jpg

http://www.njsphoto.com/imagetemp/35l/IMG_2911.jpg

http://www.njsphoto.com/imagetemp/35l/IMG_2937.jpg

[Brennan.M]

goes without saying i should think!

I will be getting this lens very soon as well! Im just not sure what to pair it with.... the Canon 85 1.8, sigma 85 1.4 if it turns out to be a good lens or the Canon 100L Macro!!!

I could really use the F/1.8 or F/1.4 indoors and for increased subject isolation but at the same time the 100L Macro has IS and is razor sharp at F/2.8 and not to mention macro capable!!!! Arrrgghhhh i hate deciding on lenses. Or I guess i could get an 85 and 100 LOL and just spend the money.

Lenses, they get me every time!

lol, Im still trying to decide which one I want (50mm or 85mm)

[JayStar86]

lol, Im still trying to decide which one I want (50mm or 85mm)

i think 85 makes more sense then a 50 to pair with a 35.

[Domino81]

Heh, Hey, Nick. I see you've discovered the majesty of the 35L?

[palaima]

i think 85 makes more sense then a 50 to pair with a 35.

It depends... i use 50 FOV on crop, but just I sometimes require just a tad wider, and that is 35 :) I would probably use both of them :)

[subie029]

engagement shots my bro took for me using my gear...pp by me
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4650871855_f244a53dee.jpg
taking a walk with my nieces
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4654684829_819eb1f89f.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4655317856_ef6ebe8a70.jpg

[mchong75]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4652659987_483cdcd019_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4653276106_905c7722a4_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4651642901_7df6094584_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4652661465_3262f48d2c_b.jpg

[JayStar86]

^^^^ great shots mchong.... pleasure to look at those night city shots.

[ChrisMc73]

Michael Chong, nice photos man!

[Grimlock]

This will be my lens to buy at the very beginning of August :) Gonna sell the Tamron and pick up either a 50mm f/1.4 or a 85mm f/1.8 to go along with it soon

From experience, I wouldn't buy the 50mm. I'd go with the 85mm over it. Only because you won't use the 50mm once you put the 35L on your camera. Trust me. I bought the 50mm 1.4 before the 35L, and will be selling the 50mm soon. I haven't used it in over 6 months!

I feel the focal length is too close to even bother with a non-L lens. If you do get anything, I'd buy a focal length farther away from 35mm.

Just to clarify ... there's nothing wrong with the 50 1.4 ... it's a great lens, it just doesn't compare to the 35L.

[Grimlock]

You know what, TorqueJunkie ... on second thought. You already own the 70-200mm f4.
So, you already have 85mm covered. Why loose the wide angle to replace it with a focal legth you already have? Do you not shoot wide at all?

If I were you ... I'd throw a 10-22mm or 17-40L in there. But, that's just me.

[Brennan.M]

Well, Im not going to sell the Tammy until I purchase the 35L because I have to cover a big event at the very end of July. I only use the Tammy when I am shooting on the short end, I figure since I do that when I get the 35L it probably wont leave the camera much anyways lol. I am wanting something to shoot a lot of portraits with and I think the 35L will give a different feel and the 85mm for when I want to be a little farther away. I do plan on upgrading to a 70-200 f/2.8L. That will probably be a little while after I get the 35L though.

[Brennan.M]

I see what you mean though, I think my post was a little misleading lol. I am using some paychecks from work to cover the 85mm f/1.8 and keeping the Tammy for a while. I'll pick up a used 17-40L probably around the time I make an upgrade on the 70-200 though. Ill be sucked dry after I get the 35L for a while. Gonna have to spend a lot of time to recoup after that lol. My goal is to have my main focal lengths all primes. Only time I will use a zoom is for when I need a UWA or when I'm shooting a track event (which I do a lot of) which is why Ill always keep a 70-200.

[Drozz119]

Just got the 35L on Friday and used it for my first wedding Sat.. Awesome Lens! Makes a great combo with the 135l

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t187/musiccuts/kaylee%20jace/Kaylee_Jace0195copy.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t187/musiccuts/kaylee%20jace/Kaylee_Jace0191copy.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t187/musiccuts/kaylee%20jace/Kaylee_Jace0169copy.jpg

[mchong75]

^^^^ great shots mchong.... pleasure to look at those night city shots.

Michael Chong, nice photos man!

Thank you

35L with 5D II is an excellent combo.

[braidkid]

A few from this past weekend...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4658632741_e96e762694_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4658619701_c8c40cab04_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4657731923_aaf60d19cd_b.jpg

[Skriz]

Great!

[phamster]

shoot thru umbrella and full power 580 EXII for the rear kicker, and other side kicker camera right was AB1600 @ 1/2 power with 64 PLM

hardest part was balancing out all the lights to get the look i wanted..

my only appointment was the harsh shadows under his chin.. but for males it is ok i think

Camera:Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure:0.025 sec (1/40)
Aperture:f/5.0
Focal Length:35 mm
ISO Speed:640
Exposure Bias:0 EV
Flash:Off, Did not fire



http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4662172686_241fa5d53c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-phamster-/4662172686/)