Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 L USM

[zariio]

http://photo-zona.net/images/user47227/album15021/large/1223664433_yesy9879_IMG_0387copy.jpg

[echo]

Right outside my front door... :D

Hey, that would make a great 'page not found' graphic :)

[MinhThien]

Was this shot in Viet Nam?

http://spencertan.com/others/SEASA_20080921_0129.jpg

[Jannie]

Well I've been called shallow before but this lens wins a lot considering it's a wide angle, this is at 1.4 ISO 100

I think I'd better stop reading this forum, I don't think I would have ever thought to buy the 85L, 135L and now this 35L had it not been for these darn Archives where you all post such wonderful photos.

But then again, I no longer have the 16-35II, nice lens but I didn't use it, I think this will be more fun!

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/palousegirl/Statue.jpg

[Naturalist]

Nice work there Jannie!

[echo]

Two of my favourite's taken with 35L wide open at f/1.4 (on 5D) with producer Steve Lipson

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/390743267_cTRQZ-XL-1.jpg

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/390745713_6VLab-L-1.jpg

:)

Mike

[poppie guy]

Well I've been called shallow before but this lens wins a lot considering it's a wide angle, this is at 1.4 ISO 100

I think I'd better stop reading this forum, I don't think I would have ever thought to buy the 85L, 135L and now this 35L had it not been for these darn Archives where you all post such wonderful photos.

But then again, I no longer have the 16-35II, nice lens but I didn't use it, I think this will be more fun!

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/palousegirl/Statue.jpg

Nice photo, congrats on the purchase!

[Jannie]

So Echo, are you a sound engineer? Artist?

[echo]

I used to make records but now I take photographs :)

[p360]

Mine's on its way..!! Oh yeah..!!

[Vacant Theory]

Two more...

Incredible Lens but my frikkin' 400D makes it hard due to it's crappy AF to nail the focus EVERY time, oh well soon I'll get my own cam.:rolleyes:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/2932223368_a9f8607991_o.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3025/2932257456_a01816d003_b.jpg

[TeeTee]

Two more...

Incredible Lens but my frikkin' 400D makes it hard due to it's crappy AF to nail the focus EVERY time, oh well soon I'll get my own cam.:rolleyes:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/2932223368_a9f8607991_o.jpg



Hey Vacant, your second photo isn't showing up. The first shot is an amazing performance capture. Great job. What's your Flickr link?

[pixel_junkie]

Well I've been called shallow before but this lens wins a lot considering it's a wide angle, this is at 1.4 ISO 100

I think I'd better stop reading this forum, I don't think I would have ever thought to buy the 85L, 135L and now this 35L had it not been for these darn Archives where you all post such wonderful photos.

But then again, I no longer have the 16-35II, nice lens but I didn't use it, I think this will be more fun!

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/palousegirl/Statue.jpg

I like that shot!!

[Vacant Theory]

Hey Vacant, your second photo isn't showing up. The first shot is an amazing performance capture. Great job. What's your Flickr link?

I fixed the link so the second picture should show up now.
My flickr link is : http://www.flickr.com/photos/ilios/

[Jannie]

My Town!

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/palousegirl/35mmBuilding2.jpg

[zariio]

http://photo-zona.net/images/user47227/album15021/large/1223837733_fpqj5157_IMG_1482copy.JPG

http://photo-zona.net/images/user47227/album15021/large/1223837720_umrp1917_IMG_1469copy.jpg

http://photo-zona.net/images/user47227/album15021/large/1223837916_qoyh5981_IMG_1486%8C%8C.JPG

[x2x3x4x5x]

Awesome. I love shallow depth of field on wide lenses.

[poppie guy]

Nice " my town " series, especially the bikers. Looks like you're putting the new purchase to good use!

[Jannie]

Thanks, this is one addictive lens, combined with the 135L and I was in heaven.

I noticed though with especially the 35L, even though it was on the 5D which I had taken the battery grip off, no one seemed to pay any attention to me taking pictures like they usually do with the more noticeable setup.

Another thing that I really enjoyed about these two lenses, usually I don't bother shooting on overcast days, but they are so sharp and have such sweet color that I'm going to work on this some more, with my other lenses as well.

[poppie guy]

Thanks, this is one addictive lens, combined with the 135L and I was in heaven.

I noticed though with especially the 35L, even though it was on the 5D which I had taken the battery grip off, no one seemed to pay any attention to me taking pictures like they usually do with the more noticeable setup.

Another thing that I really enjoyed about these two lenses, usually I don't bother shooting on overcast days, but they are so sharp and have such sweet color that I'm going to work on this some more, with my other lenses as well.

That's one of the main reasons I want both of those lenses. Sunshine is usually more difficult for me in walk around situations. I figure the 35L and 135L would be awesome on cloudy days.

[ArthurH]

zariio, love your cat shots!

My Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/arthurch/

[Jannie]

My Town, you know-the light was so dark grey, the skies telling me to stay inside. But I'm older, I must walk as much as I can, it comes with the accomplishment:-) This lens is simply luscious if you can keep the sky out of the shot, just luscious.

@ f1.4

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/palousegirl/MyTown26.jpg

[macroshot]

This is my favorite shot in this thread. And I don't really care for cats all that much either.



http://photo-zona.net/images/user47227/album15021/large/1223837916_qoyh5981_IMG_1486%8C%8C.JPG

[Jannie]

Oh I'm a sucker for cats and cat shot, I often "cat sit" for friends and usually manage to get some photos while in the process.

As a note to all POTN members, I would not complain one bit if when you bought a new lens, if you decided instead of "duck shots" you took cats shots instead LOL!

[Collin85]

http://photo-zona.net/images/user47227/album15021/large/1223837733_fpqj5157_IMG_1482copy.JPG

http://photo-zona.net/images/user47227/album15021/large/1223837720_umrp1917_IMG_1469copy.jpg

http://photo-zona.net/images/user47227/album15021/large/1223837916_qoyh5981_IMG_1486%8C%8C.JPG

Wow, wonderful shots! Well done zariio. :D

[Jannie]

I cropped this one a lot!

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/palousegirl/MyTown29.jpg

[poppie guy]

Nice flower crop!!! I like to make images like this with my 100 macro. I've got this thread and the 135L thread subscribed. Maybe I'd better unsubscribe before I do something crazy..:D

[Gidi Morris]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3268/2608183632_fd6a35095e_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/2607356629_78712ae6b1_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3242/2606864046_a9debd4eaa_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/2606049083_e79c998f96_o.jpg

[Jannie]

Gidi those are great!

[Collin85]

Here are a couple!

http://collin85.smugmug.com/photos/228200243_LD7N5-L.jpg

http://collin85.smugmug.com/photos/228195215_oMsAg-L.jpg

[Double Negative]

Hey, that would make a great 'page not found' graphic :)

That's *exactly* what I was thinking... ;)

[fz_za]

Here are a couple!

http://collin85.smugmug.com/photos/228200243_LD7N5-L.jpg



Incredible!!! What kind of post-processing?

[jordinho]

are you guys using, uv/clear filters on your 35mm's?

[nicksan]

I use either B+W or Hoya multi-coated UV filters on all my glass.
are you guys using, uv/clear filters on your 35mm's?

[echo]

I love a CPL on mine for outdoor shots :)

[ArthurH]

Maybe stupid questions, but does a CPL (= circular polarizer, am I right?) affect the great aperture of the 35L? Is it really helpful? Which is a good one (for this lens) and is it still possible to apply the lenscover?
BTW I use a B+W UV-filter (for lens protection).

[x2x3x4x5x]

Yum.

[jordinho]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/2943199776_c70cbdecdb.jpg

[masayako]

Yes, B+W UV, Hoya CPL.

are you guys using, uv/clear filters on your 35mm's?

[masayako]

Love my 35L. ^__^ :-D :-D :-D :-D

Top: My wife. A little bit of PP.
Bottom: Just a snapshot outside. No PP at all.

[jordinho]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3138/2945409499_b897e1f660_b.jpg

[poppie guy]

nice color!

[p360]

Mine's on its way. Should be here tomorrow. Woo Hoo..!!

[GeneMan88]

Snapped this photo while watching CSI on my MacBook Pro.

1D/EF 35f/1.4L combo, Av=f/2, Tv=1/160, ISO=800
http://geneman88.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p293664220-5.jpg

[Linkzi]

I've been waiting a long time to post in this thread and I can finally do it!

5D @ f/1.4
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3228/2945536137_d5a93be747_o.jpg

[zariio]

http://photo-zona.net/images/user47227/album15021/large/1224174096_rgla1268_IMG_1465copy.JPG

[whakojacko]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3038/2948134480_48758c8627_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whakojacko/2948134480/)
Forgot this gem:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3276/2947229485_d505a8957e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whakojacko/2947229485/)

[jordinho]

baby :)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3002/2947864197_cdc7040391_b.jpg

[nicksan]

Love this shot!
Look at that little thing!:D
http://photo-zona.net/images/user47227/album15021/large/1224174096_rgla1268_IMG_1465copy.JPG

[ArthurH]

zariio, your cats are popular! And for a reason!

Jannie, I saw on the 200 2.8L-forum that it was your birthday, so this one is for you:

[shaktipalooza]

http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/396254400_pXmaf-XL.jpg

http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/395881518_R7mNG-XL.jpg

[p360]

http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/396254400_pXmaf-XL.jpg

http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/395881518_R7mNG-XL.jpg

Really like the composition.

P.S. Brown truck stopped by the other day and delivered my 35L. Haven't had a chance yet to put it to use.

[BlueTsunami]

http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/396254400_pXmaf-XL.jpg

http://www.largelifephotography.com/photos/395881518_R7mNG-XL.jpg

I love the lighting in these shots. What did you use? Flash and light from the window? The first shot definitely has a 3D effect (I'm guessing from the perspective).

[shaktipalooza]

I love the lighting in these shots. What did you use? Flash and light from the window? The first shot definitely has a 3D effect (I'm guessing from the perspective).

Thanks! They were both shot with just modeling light from a single profoto strobe head. White balance on the strobe, ambient light from the windows took on a nice blue hue.

[Collin85]

Incredible!!! What kind of post-processing?

Thanks! Just tweaking a few sliders in PS3's RAW plugin. :lol:

[Collin85]

Anyway, here are some shots to tempt people. Just because I'm mean. :lol:

http://www.collinzphotography.com/photos/226736127_T9jJp-L-1.jpg

http://www.collinzphotography.com/photos/226736708_KGxhf-L-1.jpg

[BlueTsunami]

The red L is taunting me

[SeattleSpeedster]

taunt

from kubota japanese gardens f/1.4

http://www.vispoint.com/album/Kubota%20Gardens/slides/golden2.jpg

[Azzure_7]

Haven't been shooting for couple of days and I missed it already.

All of these are wide open dimly lit ASA1600. Sorry for the noise.

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p68/penyuijo/IMG_0744.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p68/penyuijo/_MG_4210.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p68/penyuijo/IMG_0776.jpg

[BlueTsunami]

I hate the fact that my 50mm f/1.4 needs to be stopped down to 2.8 to reach critical sharpness, where this lens and the 85mm are so sharp wide open!

[timnosenzo]

I hate the fact that my 50mm f/1.4 needs to be stopped down to 2.8 to reach critical sharpness, where this lens and the 85mm are so sharp wide open!

It's true, but the 50 f/1.4 does cost about 1/3 - 1/4 of what an L prime costs :)

[lbeck]

I hate the fact that my 50mm f/1.4 needs to be stopped down to 2.8 to reach critical sharpness, where this lens and the 85mm are so sharp wide open!

Do you mean the 85 f1.8 or the 85L?

[BlueTsunami]

Do you mean the 85 f1.8 or the 85L?

The L version but I've heard good things about the f/1.8 version too

[lbeck]

Just checking ... my 85 f1.8 is sharp wide open, just like my 35L. Both are great.

My 50 f1.4 can be sharp wide open on occasion, but its a lot harder to nail focus wide open with than with the others.

[techoin]

here is one from today

[techoin]

another one

[jordinho]

hey guys, got a question. its normal for the 100mm to be sharper than the 35mm both wide open? [(i do know the fact that the 35 would be super sharp at 2.8, just need a second opinion and i havent done any tests yet cause im lazey :)]

[doubleo6point9]

Playing with some black and white conversion on this one.

http://www.notquite007.com/pictures/wpblog1.jpg

[jordinho]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2253/2957018767_b6eba476b2_b.jpg

[p360]

A question: The date code on the one I recently bought is UW0906. What does it mean? How do you read that?

[dbdors]

A question: The date code on the one I recently bought is UW0906. What does it mean? How do you read that?
U is the plant, in this case Utsonmiya, Japan.
W is the year. "A" started in 1960 and recycled in 1985. So now W is 2008. The 09 is for September. And the 06 is some sort of random number. Here is a good explanation:
http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/eosfaq/DATECODE.HTM

So the lens was built in 'Utsonmiya, Sept 2008. That says that your lens is pretty fresh. Considering that this is October 08. Did you fly to Japan and pick it up yourself :D

[p360]

Thanks, Darrell. No, I didn't fly myself, but I've got people. The people at Calumet. They did it for me. :)

BTW, here is my first shot: Just resizing in PS.

314069

[Gidi Morris]

Gidi those are great!

Haha, thanks Jannie :)

[echo]

Even with the scratch on the front element my 35L is doing great and on 1.3 crop seems to be a decent enough portrait lens :)

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/399461970_UmkmX-XL.jpg
35L at f/1.8 on 1DmlIII ISO 800

[GeneMan88]

A couple of snaps of our cat...

Shot with 1D/EF 35 f/1.4L combo, Av=f/1.4, Tv=1/40, ISO=640
http://geneman88.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p480818125-5.jpg

Shot with 1D/EF 35 f/1.4L combo, Av=f/1.4, Tv=1/1250, ISO=200
http://geneman88.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p97275582-5.jpg

[Canonised]

I have had this lens for some time but not shared on this thread before. This cropped image was taken just a week ago at a launch cocktail of the brand Carl F Bucherer. It was taken in a crowded event hall with this model standing against a wall. I have discovered that at crowded events, one can only shoot with a short focal length lens as you have to fight for clear distance between the camera lens and model subject.

Shot at f1.4 - ISO 800 at 1/200 with flash to fill in.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y57/cyberlawprof/Eventreport/CFB-Cover.jpg

[ekie]

few recent ones with this lens

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/2966043044_6dac82f2fa_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3279/2966042962_e273d4f0a4_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3138/2965197257_1ca231276a_o.jpg

[x2x3x4x5x]

That Universal one is money.

That's better than the ones Disney uses for advertising!

[TeeTee]

That Universal one is money.

That's better than the ones Disney uses for advertising!

Agreed, all it needs to be perfected is allowing it to spin (if it does indeed spin) so that the U is legible. Nonetheless perfect exposure and great composition. On all your shots in fact!

[ekie]

Thanks guys! .. yea the "Universal" does spin slowly. wouldve been perfect if some of the "UN" got in the picture. I like how the light on the upper left is right where the letters are. :)

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_71632.jpg

[SeattleSpeedster]

two from a recent road trip

http://www.vispoint.com/album/Rainier%20Fall%20Colors/slides/creek10.jpg

http://www.vispoint.com/album/Rainier%20Fall%20Colors/slides/rainier.jpg

[nazdravanul]

Stop it ! I'm a prime whore, and this is getting too tempting (: .

[ArthurH]

Just testing, I believe this is the way to post images without upoading them.
Cathedral shot (Onze Lieve Vrouwekathedraal, Antwerpen) is handheld.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/3053994072_f9e3048d6e.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/2970601412_bfa104204f.jpg

[DEMO]

First day back with a 35L

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3244/2972767885_5d48a0efc7.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3065/2973613438_181967c9d9.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3034/2972760779_c3c699c4b2.jpg

[MichSt]

Me and my lady up in northern Michigan wine country. Taken with a tripod and the self timer. I also had my 24-105 with me on this trip, which I though I would use most of the time (except indoors). But, I actually ended up using my 35L almost exclusively, and with wonderful results. Love this lens on my 5D.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3037/2976688932_b1cf1854ab_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marioq/2976688932/)

[opus13]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_71632.jpg

huh. kind of surprised to see that CA on there :/

[airfrogusmc]

Talking about the dark tip almost black tips of the leaves?

Also wanted to say there is some wide open with sever back light. Less than most lenses though. The best that I've shot with as far as controlling C/A in these kind of situations is the 200 2L. Theres virtually NONE with that lens.

[Linkzi]

Love this lens on my 5D.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3037/2976688932_b1cf1854ab_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marioq/2976688932/)

This is the best way to use (IMHO) this lens to it's full potential. Mounted on a full frame @ f/1.4 with human subjects in front with a beautiful background, outdoors. Awesome shot!

[Canonised]

Me and my lady up in northern Michigan wine country. Taken with a tripod and the self timer. I also had my 24-105 with me on this trip, which I though I would use most of the time (except indoors). But, I actually ended up using my 35L almost exclusively, and with wonderful results. Love this lens on my 5D.



Congrats Mario
Your lady looks a lot like Lindsay Lohan from this image!
Very nice capture.

Cheers

[techoin]

from the last weekend trip

[MichSt]

This is the best way to use (IMHO) this lens to it's full potential. Mounted on a full frame @ f/1.4 with human subjects in front with a beautiful background, outdoors. Awesome shot!

Congrats Mario
Your lady looks a lot like Lindsay Lohan from this image!
Very nice capture.

Cheers

Ha!! I'd tell her about the Lindsay Lohan comment, but I think she would kill me if she knew I was publicly posting shots of her on the internet.

Thanks for the comments, guys!

[ekie]

my lil niece .. so cute :)

@ f1.6, iso1000

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3219/2983144654_9eb268d220_o.jpg

[ArthurH]

my lil niece .. so cute :)

@ f1.6, iso1000



Cute! Many other nice pictures in your flickr too, by the way!

[MichSt]

More fall colors from northern Michigan:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3245/2983350324_ccb145420f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marioq/2983350324/)

[pixel_junkie]

Well hallelujah fellas!!

I've been waiting for a while for the day when I'm going to be able to post an image with my own 35L, AND THAT DAY IS TODAY!! As you can see I'm beyond excited. The image bellow is nothing special but it is the very first shot I took with my new lens so it is a celebratory image from me (f/2). The lens is everything I thought it would be and more. I come from 3 SIGMA 30s and one 28 1.8 and not only I don't regret my decision to get the 35L, I cannot believe I haven't done it earlier, it is simply spectacular. It is the only L lens I've ever wanted to get, now I have it. Woo hoo!

http://www.emilkara.com/Images/NOKIA.jpg

[jordinho]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/2988959748_14929a5f3b_b.jpg

[Qwest905]

Well hallelujah fellas!!

I've been waiting for a while for the day when I'm going to be able to post an image with my own 35L, AND THAT DAY IS TODAY!! As you can see I'm beyond excited. The image bellow is nothing special but it is the very first shot I took with my new lens so it is a celebratory image from me (f/2). The lens is everything I thought it would be and more. I come from 3 SIGMA 30s and one 28 1.8 and not only I don't regret my decision to get the 35L, I cannot believe I haven't done it earlier, it is simply spectacular. It is the only L lens I've ever wanted to get, now I have it. Woo hoo!

http://www.emilkara.com/Images/NOKIA.jpg

Nokia e71..if i didn't have the iphone i'd have that phone....i miss the s60 OS sometimes
i use to be a big cell phone junkie switching phones like 2-3 times a month just to try out the newest and latest....now i have the iphone and can't use anything else

[pixel_junkie]

Nokia e71..if i didn't have the iphone i'd have that phone....i miss the s60 OS sometimes
i use to be a big cell phone junkie switching phones like 2-3 times a month just to try out the newest and latest....now i have the iphone and can't use anything else

Yes it is. The monster battery alone is worth owning it. 4-5 days of HEAVY use on one charge :shock:

[pixel_junkie]

A few shots of a friends baby ... You don't even have to put effort into it when taking shots with this lens. Whatever you shoot comes out nice.


http://www.emilkara.com/Karen/Karen027.jpg


http://www.emilkara.com/Karen/Karen016.jpg

http://www.emilkara.com/Karen/Karen022.jpg

http://www.emilkara.com/Karen/Karen023.jpg

[Jannie]

That baby has the eyes-wonderful.

Here's from mine:
31 @1.4 1/15thhttp://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/palousegirl/35141-15th_.jpg

[pixel_junkie]

Went to a local modeling photoshoot eysterday. Showed up with my 35L, wanted to see how I stack up against the pros. These came out okay considering that I didn't have a flash. All images were shot with natural light ...

http://www.emilkara.com/Model/IMG_8380.jpg

http://www.emilkara.com/Model/IMG_8426.jpg

http://www.emilkara.com/Model/IMG_8432.jpg

http://www.emilkara.com/Model/IMG_8533.jpg

http://www.emilkara.com/Model/IMG_8362.jpg

http://www.emilkara.com/Model/IMG_8327.jpg

[MinhThien]

That baby has the eyes-wonderful.

Here's from mine:
31 @1.4 1/15thhttp://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/palousegirl/35141-15th_.jpg

Jannie I think your 135mmL took better fan picture than your 35mmL no?

[Jannie]

Well I think I got a more interesting shot with the 135mm but I don't hold the 35mm in second place to it. Mostly I was just standing there trying to hand hold the camera almost in the dark and see if I could get interesting shots; then I got this idea to try it with different lenses. It was a nice way to spend some time on an otherwise boring evening.

The photo above was at 1/15th of a second, not something I probably could have done with this lens or any other even just a month ago. Since I got more into primes, I've been practicing squeezing the button every night while shooting to improve my stability I love these non IS lenses so much and I think it's working. But I did take a whole lot of photos the other night to do this.

Last night when I tried out the 420ex speedlight I just bought, I shot some with each lens using the flash at 2 stops under for fill and because I'd read the preflash really helps the camera focus even in a completely dark room and you know what, they were telling the truth, all the photos came out looking sharper but did have that little glint reflection even at two stops under, and that was not as nice (I am not a fan of using a flash, I even feel like I've done something very bad to have bought one but I have wondered if this is simply more about stubbornness and could I learn to use it productively.

I would have had to get a ladder to get as close to the fan with the 35mm as the 135mm.

What I actually learned by looking through all of the photos taken with 4 different lenses is that I can rely on each one equally. I just happen to like these two lenses the most right now. But tomorrow that might change, I go back to the 85L being my favorite every now and then.

Sunday afternoon I went out with my two zooms, the 24-70L 2.8 and the 70-200L 2.8 and was using my 5D with the battery grip. By the end of about an hour and a half walk along the harbor I really was wondering why I was carrying all this heavy equipment. I really have become attracted to the smaller/lighter and very sharp primes (okay the 85L is a brick also and part of why it stays home more than the other primes if I'm just walkabout.

[MinhThien]

Ms. Jannie,
I wish i can afford your gear someday!:)

[Linkzi]

Went to a local modeling photoshoot eysterday. Showed up with my 35L, wanted to see how I stack up against the pros. These came out okay considering that I didn't have a flash. All images were shot with natural light ...

http://www.emilkara.com/Model/IMG_8380.jpg

http://www.emilkara.com/Model/IMG_8426.jpg

http://www.emilkara.com/Model/IMG_8432.jpg

http://www.emilkara.com/Model/IMG_8533.jpg

http://www.emilkara.com/Model/IMG_8362.jpg

http://www.emilkara.com/Model/IMG_8327.jpg

These are great.... The colors, focus and sharpness are awesome.

[Qwest905]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3177/3009877330_ef94dc91db_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3209/3009040141_17b3254330_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3145/3009049541_d8c8dc14a0_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/3009048843_0f5cfe59c7_b.jpg

[p360]

My contribution:

318077

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[GMCPhotographics]

My contribution:

318076

Is that a republican supporter?

[LL01773]

A few shots taken in London earlier this week

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3069/3002050763_dda762549d_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3226/3002050687_44003c7ede_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3279/3002885280_c8c4d58bb8_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/3002050239_0c30980f02_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3167/3002885188_ea77e88f5a_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3173/3002884834_1ed8f05455_o.jpg

[poppie guy]

Is that a republican supporter?

I don't think I understand what you mean... could you be a little more clear?

[p360]

Is that a republican supporter?

:D Yeah, he was looking for his fellow McCain supporters. That is why he was alone.

[GDconcepts]

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

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

Really, ISO was at 1600? Did you do any noise reduction? It looks very clean.


-Gianni-

[BobbyT]

Went to a local modeling photoshoot eysterday. Showed up with my 35L, wanted to see how I stack up against the pros. These came out okay considering that I didn't have a flash. All images were shot with natural light ...

http://www.emilkara.com/Model/IMG_8380.jpg

http://www.emilkara.com/Model/IMG_8426.jpg

http://www.emilkara.com/Model/IMG_8432.jpg

http://www.emilkara.com/Model/IMG_8533.jpg

http://www.emilkara.com/Model/IMG_8362.jpg

http://www.emilkara.com/Model/IMG_8327.jpg
Awesome. This may be the final nail in my Sigma 30mm's coffin in favor of the 35L.

[pixel_junkie]

Awesome. This may be the final nail in my Sigma 30mm's coffin in favor of the 35L.

Thanks guys! Yeah, B, I hear ya. It seems to be the natural path for many of us.

[Collin85]

Really, ISO was at 1600? Did you do any noise reduction? It looks very clean.


-Gianni-

You have to realise it's downsized. Any shot at ISO 1600 downsized to that size is going to look pretty clean.

[macroshot]

This is the one I like the most. Very nice image.


A few shots taken in London earlier this week


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/3002050239_0c30980f02_o.jpg

[Jannie]

Yes, yes, love that leaf shot, actually all of these look so good I want to go out and buy one of these lenses but I already have one :-)

[TheGreatDivorce]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/forrest-erin-wedding-0076lrz.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/forrest-erin-wedding-0105lrz.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v680/ixoye/forrest-erin-wedding-0108lrz.jpg

[zariio]

http://photo-zona.net/images/user47227/album15021/large/1226138628_uxnl0868_IMG_1231bcopycopy.jpg

[mimmo]

Heres another for some motivation Amin :P

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/1303/img653823el9.jpg
just wow! where are the settings? was this picture taken with a flash?bw!

[deci]

mimo - Exif is intact:-

'Exif Sub IFD

* Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) = 1/80 second = 0.0125 second
* Lens F-Number/F-Stop = 4/1 = F4
* Exposure Program = aperture priority (3)
* ISO Speed Ratings = 100
* Original Date/Time = 2007:02:16 12:49:38
* Shutter Speed Value (APEX) = 6321928/1000000
Shutter Speed (Exposure Time) = 1/80 second
* Aperture Value (APEX) = 4/1
Aperture = F4
* Exposure Bias (EV) = 0/1 = 0
* Metering Mode = pattern / multi-segment (5)
* Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
* Focal Length = 35/1 mm = 35 mm
* Colour Space = sRGB (1)
* Image Width = 533 pixels
* Image Height = 800 pixels'

HTH

[TheGreatDivorce]

just wow! where are the settings? was this picture taken with a flash?bw!

looks like a ring flash.

[p360]

This lens is a lot of fun.

318350

318351

[echo]

One from about a week ago shot wide open at f/1.4 on 1DmkIII

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/404754041_kY5wt-XL-1.jpg

[echo]

And another that I liked with the same combo but at f/1.6

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/409370212_kTev4-XL-1.jpg

Pictured is Mike Fraser, he recorded and mixed the new AC/DC album :)

[Qwest905]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3278/3021487072_d1dde2091f_b.jpg

[J-B]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3051/3027324337_5989972368.jpg?v=0

[jordinho]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3228/3030783217_4934cae953_b.jpg

[dariusz]

Some shots from Dublin
1D mk2 +35mm f 1,4 ISO 1600

1
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/5995/35mm2qr9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
By dzygit (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/dzygit)


2
http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/461/35mmii2.jpg (http://img359.imageshack.us/my.php?image=35mmii2.jpg)

[pixel_junkie]

http://www.emilkara.com/Images/Julian/Julian1.jpg

http://www.emilkara.com/Images/Julian/Julian2.jpg

http://www.emilkara.com/Images/Julian/Julian3.jpg

http://www.emilkara.com/Images/Julian/Julian4.jpg

[MinhThien]

Some taken the other day wide open at f/1.4

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/329290615_s3Hg3-XL.jpg

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/273949201_GaKCd-XL-3.jpg

And one at f/1.8 that has a strange 3D effect on the hands!

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/326626894_DKjVt-XL-2.jpg

All shot on 1DmkIII at ISO800

:)

Mike
He look like DJ cubic?

[Stray Cat]

Just got my copy :D

http://zballantine.com/Pictures/NOV08/DominoLowQualityW.jpg

http://zballantine.com/Pictures/NOV08/PaigeShower.jpg

http://zballantine.com/Pictures/NOV08/Cuisi.jpg

http://zballantine.com/Pictures/NOV08/DominoOutside.jpg

http://zballantine.com/Pictures/NOV08/underCanopy.jpg

[GeneMan88]

A couple of fresh shots to share:

1D/EF 35 f/1.4L combo, Av=f/1.4, Tv=1/200, ISO=200, Exp.Comp=-1/3... photo shot in RAW format and PP via Aperture. That's my wife on the bridge.
http://geneman88.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p165039244-5.jpg

1D/EF 35 f/1.4L combo, Av=f/1.4, Tv=1/320, ISO=200, Exp. Comp=-2/3... photo shot in RAW format and PP via Aperture.
http://geneman88.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p878718044-5.jpg

[Linkzi]

A couple of fresh shots to share:

1D/EF 35 f/1.4L combo, Av=f/1.4, Tv=1/200, ISO=200, Exp.Comp=-1/3... photo shot in RAW format and PP via Aperture. That's my wife on the bridge.
*snip*

1D/EF 35 f/1.4L combo, Av=f/1.4, Tv=1/320, ISO=200, Exp. Comp=-2/3... photo shot in RAW format and PP via Aperture.
*snip*

Awesome shots! I really like that bridge shot.

Just got my copy :D

*snip*

Looks like your having too much fun and your shower model looks tired of you shooting with it.

[airbutchie]

Takes great portraitures!!!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3028/3036808848_b03fca706e_b.jpg

- airbutchie

[x2x3x4x5x]

I hate you. :lol:

[airfrogusmc]

Shot with a 35L

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_4354.jpg

85L
200 2L
24L

shot with a 35L..

It don't get better...Great portrait lens.

[airbutchie]

^ Double hate right there... Hehhehehe... Very nice airfrogusmc!!! Touche'

- airbutchie :)

[BlueTsunami]

They should just call the 200 f/2 L "The Fist of God"

[echo]

They should just call the 200 f/2 L "The Fist of God"

Or the megaphone?

[ArthurH]

You know what they say about men with big lenses...

[airbutchie]

^ Small wallets?

[Sfordphoto]

http://www.emilkara.com/Images/Julian/Julian1.jpg

http://www.emilkara.com/Images/Julian/Julian2.jpg

http://www.emilkara.com/Images/Julian/Julian3.jpg

http://www.emilkara.com/Images/Julian/Julian4.jpg

pixel junkie! long time no talk. nice pictures. i see you're making excellent use of the 35L :)

[pixel_junkie]

pixel junkie! long time no talk. nice pictures. i see you're making excellent use of the 35L :)

Ian, how's it going, buddy?! Thanks for the kind words. You know that feeling when you search for something and you're close but not quite and you keep looking for it? And then you finally find it and it fits you like a glove? That's the 35L for me. I couldn't care less about build quality, the red ring or the price of it now that I see how much pleasure I get out of owning it. Love it. Very special lens!

[dtngo]

^ Small wallets?

haha nice one :mrgreen:

[Jannie]

w 12mm Canon extension tube
F 2.5
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/palousegirl/helicopter2.jpg
F 3.5
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/palousegirl/Bigberry.jpg

[Jannie]

w 12mm Canon extension tube
F4
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/palousegirl/Redberries35mm.jpg

F8
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/palousegirl/Leafclsup35.jpg

F3.2
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/palousegirl/Gnarlyflow3er.jpg

[poppie guy]

Wow Ms.Jannie, you just keep making a strong case for the 35L. I would not have considered using it with tubes, but these photos are very nice... the color is fantastic!

[Jannie]

Thank you, the neat thing is that you can still get lots of bokeh stopped down a little more when using the extension tube, I've gotten so I set the manual focus to one end or the other, wrap my left hand around the lens (when in vertical format on the MKIII) so I can keep one finger pushing down on the preview button and then holding the camera with the right hand, I rock forward and back to get close focus while spinning the wheel by the shutter button to play with the different f stops until I see something I like. Then I simply rock back and forth the tiniest amount to get the focus where I want it, it's very unstable this close up but eventually I'm learning to get what I want with this method.

The above were shot on a MKIII with a 1.3 crop so the equivalent focal length actually is 45.5mm but I'll try to get out with my 5D with the same setup and see what I can get. I love the 35mm focal length for a lot of things, it's very versatile wide without stretching things too much, yes I like wider too but 35mm is my favorite wide, I sold my 16-35II to get this lens and I'm quite pleased with the switch.

I love closeups with a wide lens, it gives yet another perspective to something that's more often shot with a longer lens which stacks the perspective; I like that a lot too, I'm just trying different things.

I wish like heck someone made a shorter extension tube than the 12mm, I'd like to be able to have an extension tube around 18mm thick sometimes and sometimes just 6mm, or that I could get a Cannon 250D close up lens/filter to use with the wide angle but I don't know if the quality is as good, I think that lens/filter is discontinued and I've never played with that one so I don't know if it would be the right magnification.

Generally it is believed that close up lens/filters are of a degrading quality, but we used them shooting commercials all the time with 35mm motion picture cameras because we were always wanting to be able to use the zoom. We had them from 1/2 diopter all the way up to 3 but I hardly ever used anything more than the 1/2. Also I think Zeiss or Arriflex at one point made some exceptionally excellent diopter lenses/closeup/filters but I only got to use them once or twice.

I would just like to be able some days to stack something like a 6mm on a 12mm to find the right distance, often I have to crop a little which doesn't seem to hurt for what I'm doing.