Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L USM [Archive] - Page 3 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

jacobsen1

23rd of July 2008 (Wed), 16:55

What a darling of a shot!

That one made me laugh out loud. I have a new baby coming myself and I think the 35L will be my lens for the month...

Amazing capture indeed.

thanks, but I'll admit it's a "chop":
http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/eaj-4-month-update/img_8378.jpg

+

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/eaj-4-month-update/img_8381.jpg

=

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/eaj-4-month-update/both.jpg

Double Negative

23rd of July 2008 (Wed), 17:00

^ Awesome nevertheless, Ben! :D

fumanchewable

23rd of July 2008 (Wed), 17:29

very nice, efroten. me like.

silvex

23rd of July 2008 (Wed), 20:17

Fool me..:shock: but thanks for showing the "behind the scenes" shots...:) and STILL a darling of a shot...:)

BenJammin

23rd of July 2008 (Wed), 21:06

^^^That is awesome!! hahaha

airfrogusmc

23rd of July 2008 (Wed), 21:13

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_0017.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_0137.jpg

Bumgardnern

29th of July 2008 (Tue), 14:57

I just got this lens today and have to say that I am very impressed with the quality of the lens so far. The focus seems to be a tad on the slow side, but over all it seems to be a great lens. It is replacing my Nikon 18-35f3.5 in my bag.

Here is one of my first shots

http://bumgardnerphoto.com/img/v1/p51150545-4.jpg

http://bumgardnerphoto.com/img/v1/p328266638-4.jpg

TheHoff

30th of July 2008 (Wed), 07:41

I just got this lens today and have to say that I am very impressed with the quality of the lens so far. The focus seems to be a tad on the slow side, but over all it seems to be a great lens. It is replacing my Nikon 18-35f3.5 in my bag.

After comparing the 16-35 II and the 24L for a while now, the AF speed of the 24L is the main reason Canon should make a mark II version. It is clearly outdone by the zoom and feels sluggish in comparison. It is no slouch but compared to other newer designs, the AF needs an update.

jacobsen1

30th of July 2008 (Wed), 09:59

Here is one of my first shots

wow, that's funny, here are my first shots (a few months ago) when I first got my 24L:
http://gear.benjacobsenphoto.com/wp-content/gallery/24l/img_5890.jpg

http://gear.benjacobsenphoto.com/wp-content/gallery/24l/img_5892.jpg

http://gear.benjacobsenphoto.com/wp-content/gallery/24l/img_5902.jpg

http://gear.benjacobsenphoto.com/wp-content/gallery/24l/img_5903.jpg

After comparing the 16-35 II and the 24L for a while now, the AF speed of the 24L is the main reason Canon should make a mark II version. It is clearly outdone by the zoom and feels sluggish in comparison. It is no slouch but compared to other newer designs, the AF needs an update.

well it's a lot faster than the 28mm.....

TheHoff

31st of July 2008 (Thu), 12:31

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3267/2720220566_8220c95f64_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexfirmani/2720220566/)

airfrogusmc

31st of July 2008 (Thu), 12:33

Thats a real beauty Hoff.

TheHoff

31st of July 2008 (Thu), 15:23

Thank you sir. One more from the other day...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/2720574052_076af2bdf7_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexfirmani/2720574052/)

Luminodio

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 04:29

Thank you sir. One more from the other day...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/2720574052_076af2bdf7_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexfirmani/2720574052/)
incredible composition and lighting. this wasn't just ambient light, was it? nonetheless, here's my contribution. it's the full shot in one of those situations where the finished product was a crop (mostly just taking the black space out but some reason, made the file size larger even when there was no other change (not even in file type). oh well, just another one of those mysteries of life.

airfrogusmc

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 13:51

TheHoff

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 14:08

airfrogusmc

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 15:19

Yes you have been on a roll and shows everyone what the right eye with the right glass can do. Great stuff Hoff. KEEP IT UP...

dst.zero

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 17:00

You're right, just behind him a few seconds later, a boat was exploding in the harbour from the cigarette he lit :D

Thanks guys for the good comments... (it was only ambient light) I've been on a roll with the 24 lately, my zoom has hardly seen the outside of the bag.

Love both of those shots!
I need to use my 24L more since I think going wide will force me to get better at composition...

Breitling65

1st of August 2008 (Fri), 17:06

I like this lens very much, small/fast/L :)

http://k43.pbase.com/o6/31/642931/1/95353775.ZAnKXnvP.Untitled19.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/o6/31/642931/1/95354207.Vh7s3aYC.Untitled20.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/o6/31/642931/1/93283219.rjgzbDWS.IMG_3387.jpg

http://k43.pbase.com/o6/31/642931/1/93907535.tKqWBqGe.pano.jpg

The Ghost of FM

3rd of August 2008 (Sun), 11:27

Some truly exceptional stuff here from theHoff and Breitling65! :cool:

I've really got to get out more with my 24L and do some catching up with you guys! ;)

Cheers! :)

airfrogusmc

3rd of August 2008 (Sun), 23:18

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_1364.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_1322.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_1371.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_1353.jpg

Chris(PA)

7th of August 2008 (Thu), 20:24

Just got one today after searching everywhere for a place that had one in stock

From my first outing with it
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3093/2742129647_395015c74d.jpg?v=0

TheGreatDivorce

8th of August 2008 (Fri), 01:12

That's awesome, Chris. way to put a great lens to great use!

Chris(PA)

8th of August 2008 (Fri), 02:07

Thanks, Ryan

I got rid of my 35L for it and am so glad I did
Suits me much better

Here's another random one just walking around today
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3116/2743029092_476e254066.jpg?v=0

jacobsen1

8th of August 2008 (Fri), 09:11

Elias' first boat ride (Newport Folk Fest with Jimmy Buffett):
http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/newport-folk-fest-2008/img_9247.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/newport-folk-fest-2008/img_9265.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/newport-folk-fest-2008/img_9272.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/newport-folk-fest-2008/img_9274.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/newport-folk-fest-2008/img_9285.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/newport-folk-fest-2008/img_9305.jpg

JBF

8th of August 2008 (Fri), 10:29

Lord M, the shots of the kids are spectacular. #2 is my favorite. The lens looks crystal clear. I am debating at the moment between the 24L or the 35L. It is a tough decision, one you just made harder with your shots.

The Ghost of FM

15th of August 2008 (Fri), 17:53

I did a recent road trip up to northern Ontario and stopped along the way in Tomogami to grab this one with my 24L!

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/IMG_4892Large.jpg

Cheers! :)

echo

15th of August 2008 (Fri), 18:02

I think this thread has made me decide to try and swap my 24-70L or 70-200L sooner rather than later (hardly use longer than my 85L and the brick is not used much either).

Great shots people!

:)

J-B

15th of August 2008 (Fri), 18:43

Some very nice pics in all these L prime threads. Ouch :)

dmwphoto

15th of August 2008 (Fri), 19:40

Looks like I am going to have to sell my second copy due to funds...... Watch the sell forum.

suyenfung

21st of August 2008 (Thu), 01:47

http://67.228.11.142/images/uploads/08.08.09_21.07.13.jpg

madhatter04

21st of August 2008 (Thu), 01:48

^ YES!!!!

TheHoff

21st of August 2008 (Thu), 08:09

Nice reception shot! It is also lovely inside the church...

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

http://i38.tinypic.com/2dh9nw2.jpg

airfrogusmc

21st of August 2008 (Thu), 10:22

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/_MG_5140.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_0908.jpg

TheHoff

21st of August 2008 (Thu), 10:28

I hope you had a filter on that thing for #1! No one is spraying hairspray at my front element when I'm that close :D

#2... umm hehehe yea

airfrogusmc

21st of August 2008 (Thu), 12:42

I never use filters except for effect; I like to live dangerously. ;)

And Hoff don't yeah just love this lens? I say its one of the most under-appreciated Ls. Its the Rodney Dangerfield of Ls; it gets no respect BUT SHOULD...

The Ghost of FM

22nd of August 2008 (Fri), 09:07

One more from my trip up north last week...

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/IMG_4887colorcopyLarge.jpg

Cheers!

airfrogusmc

24th of August 2008 (Sun), 22:22

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_2400.jpg
Wide open and check the focus on Sox on the cup near the edge and TACK SHARP.... I've read from many that this lens isn't sharp wide open unless its in the center well here ya go.

TheHoff

30th of August 2008 (Sat), 12:44

airfrogusmc

30th of August 2008 (Sat), 16:42

Smoke'n series hoff...

Ob Com

30th of August 2008 (Sat), 16:49

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/2791507414_f3641c6652_o.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/alexfirmani/2791507414/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3140/2790656589_253cbcfecc_o.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/alexfirmani/2790656589/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3295/2791505530_5b94c0be67_o.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/alexfirmani/2791505530/)

24L = street

Hoff these are magnificent!

Do you get into any scrapes with the street photography? I just would'nt have to courage:oops:

24L is my next purchase. I'm ignoring the siren call of the cheaper 17-40L- primes all the way baby!

airfrogusmc

30th of August 2008 (Sat), 22:13

A couple wide open

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_2927.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_2938.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_2935.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_2928.jpg

madhatter04

30th of August 2008 (Sat), 22:55

Nice photos, everyone! Mine should be here Tuesday. Can't wait!

h0rde

30th of August 2008 (Sat), 23:58

I loves the heck out of my 24L. People who don't use L primes are monsters.

Both shots are wide-open. 8)

TheHoff

31st of August 2008 (Sun), 11:26

Thanks AF, and Ob Com

Hoff these are magnificent!

Do you get into any scrapes with the street photography? I just would'nt have to courage

I have a habit now that if I raise the camera to my chest to shoot, I get a stupid grin on my face. It is hard to be mad at someone who is smiling like an idiot at you. Then I sort of act like a tourist and keep walking.

I rarely talk to people but the other day I did have someone walk by as I was stationary on a corner, shooting. He came back 20 seconds later and said I should delete his picture. Normally I'll just do it on the spot and recover it later from the card. It is good to stand up for your rights to photograph in public but you also have to judge the possible safety issues of each situation (depending on the neighborhood I'm in and the size of the subject!)

airfrogusmc

31st of August 2008 (Sun), 21:32

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_3080.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_2906.jpg

madhatter04

31st of August 2008 (Sun), 21:35

LOVE the first one! ^
You're not making waiting for mine to arrive any easier. ;)

airfrogusmc

31st of August 2008 (Sun), 21:37

:lol:
Its worth the wait ;)

When are you suppose to have it?

TheHoff

31st of August 2008 (Sun), 21:37

And I'm diggin #2; nice use of both sides to balance the interest.

airfrogusmc

31st of August 2008 (Sun), 21:38

Thanks Hoff. I think it wide open open to:confused: or close to it.

madhatter04

31st of August 2008 (Sun), 21:41

:lol:
Its worth the wait ;)

When are you suppose to have it?
Tuesday or Wednesday, according to tracking. Packages down here tend to arrive earlier than scheduled, but I'm at school most of the day Tuesday, so I know I can start shooting with it Wednesday afternoon for sure.

airfrogusmc

31st of August 2008 (Sun), 21:42

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_3069.jpg

Another tease...

Hang in there..Are you shooting FF?

madhatter04

31st of August 2008 (Sun), 21:52

Nope, I'm on a 40D. Well, yeah, I'm finishing up my film photography classes this semester and next semester using my EOS3, so technically, YES! ;)

airfrogusmc

31st of August 2008 (Sun), 21:59

Rock on...I love it on FF but I love my 35 to and the 24 will be close to the 35 FoV wise and my 35 & 24 perform almost identically IQ wise. You're gonna love it. CONGRATS again.

madhatter04

31st of August 2008 (Sun), 22:43

Rock on...I love it on FF but I love my 35 to and the 24 will be close to the 35 FoV wise and my 35 & 24 perform almost identically IQ wise. You're gonna love it. CONGRATS again.
Thanks! :) I figured it would be a great standard prime on my 40D and a good wide angle on my EOS3 for gaining unique perspectives (I'll have the 50 f1/.4 for a more standard field of view). I look forward to contributing!

madhatter04

3rd of September 2008 (Wed), 17:44

Just got my lens!!
I'm a moron. I was testing the lens wondering why everything was coming out so poorly exposed. Turns out I was on SPOT METERING in broad daylight, which was causing everything to be either pitch black or blown out. Back to the testing board!!
(In other news, focus seems great and it is plenty sharp wide open!) ;)

pixel_junkie

3rd of September 2008 (Wed), 17:52

Just got my lens!!
(In other news, focus seems great and it is plenty sharp wide open!) ;)

Looking forward to seeing your samples in here! I'm pretty sure it is my next lens (either 24L or 35L, not sure yet).

madhatter04

3rd of September 2008 (Wed), 19:25

Looking forward to seeing your samples in here! I'm pretty sure it is my next lens (either 24L or 35L, not sure yet).
Okay dudies, shot a little around the backyard (not good lighting here....) and in the kitchen. SHARP lens! I didn't have to sharpen many of the photos (except the full faced self portrait because I focused on my nose, naturally :confused:). Love it so far. The bokeh is to die for.
http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/4551/24lselfhv4.jpg
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/9823/24leyefc2.jpg

madhatter04

4th of September 2008 (Thu), 01:14

Oops... some more! Loving it...

Some of my friend's pottery:
http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/4535/potteryjk1.jpg
More confounded crockery:
http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/8738/crockerygn5.jpg

madhatter04

4th of September 2008 (Thu), 12:51

Look at me, I'm Peter Pan!
My mom's epiphelium cactus flower bloomed today, so she forced me to photograph it. Did it with the 24L, of course!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/2827602969_7e2a397667_o.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/2827602969_7e2a397667_o.jpg)

airfrogusmc

4th of September 2008 (Thu), 14:28

Told ya the reports of this lens being soft wide open are way over rated...

Keep shoot'n bro and ENJOY its a great lens...

Dorman

4th of September 2008 (Thu), 14:30

Now the question is, why is this lens on backorder EVERYWHERE? I want it, but can't find it at a reasonable price and shipped to Canada.

TheHoff

4th of September 2008 (Thu), 15:06

Hmmm I know someone who might negotiate on a Canadian 35L.

Dorman

4th of September 2008 (Thu), 16:26

Gee I wonder who that could be....? haha. They are both wonderful lenses, I really need to hammer down on what FL would be the best for me. When you say willing to negotiate.....? (best served by pm I suppose)

wimg

4th of September 2008 (Thu), 17:43

Now the question is, why is this lens on backorder EVERYWHERE? I want it, but can't find it at a reasonable price and shipped to Canada.
Because a new version is due....

From the same people who were the first to report the 18-200 IS:
http://www.foto-konijnenberg.nl/product/1367783/canon_ef_35mm_f_14_l_usm_mk_ii.html

Kind regards, Wim

PS: Oh sorry, thought you were talking about the 35L, because of TheHoff's signature :)

madhatter04

4th of September 2008 (Thu), 23:57

Told ya the reports of this lens being soft wide open are way over rated...

Keep shoot'n bro and ENJOY its a great lens...
Yeah if this lens is soft wide open, I'd like to see what "sharp" looks like!;)
And thanks, dude! I'm hoping to take it out tomorrow evening to do some old towne photography.

airfrogusmc

5th of September 2008 (Fri), 00:23

We'll be wait'n for the duck;)

Medic85

5th of September 2008 (Fri), 23:28

I've just looked through this entire thread and you all have not helped me decide to keep my 24-70;). I haven't used it much since I got it but these images are just stellar. Thank you all for making my decision more difficult;)

h0rde

6th of September 2008 (Sat), 00:22

madhatter04

6th of September 2008 (Sat), 03:41

^ LOL!!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3125/2831905125_59357cc207_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3215/2831905273_6416400a16_o.jpg

Domino81

6th of September 2008 (Sat), 13:25

Jesus Christ on a crutch!

Dorman

6th of September 2008 (Sat), 13:29

I want this lens in a BAD way. Problem is, it's permanently out of stock and nobody sells it on the used market. Might have to settle for the 35L, but on my crop cameras I think 24 might be a better FL.

TheHoff

6th of September 2008 (Sat), 14:01

I love what the 24L / 35L do at dusk when you get down to f/ 1.4/1.6/1.8 at that time of evening. The colors are gorgeous when you can keep the ISO down around dusk.

madhatter04

6th of September 2008 (Sat), 14:04

I love what the 24L / 35L do at dusk when you get down to f/ 1.4/1.6/1.8 at that time of evening. The colors are gorgeous when you can keep the ISO down around dusk.
Yup! I should have kept my ISO a bit lower, but I'm still learning the ropes of the lens. I keep forgetting the wider angle gives a little more forgiveness at slower shutter speeds. I shot a film photo project shortly before those pics were taken (Starbucks satire) and had to keep remembering that 1/50 would be alright for such a wide angle on a film body.

h0rde

6th of September 2008 (Sat), 14:18

Yup! I should have kept my ISO a bit lower, but I'm still learning the ropes of the lens. I keep forgetting the wider angle gives a little more forgiveness at slower shutter speeds. I shot a film photo project shortly before those pics were taken (Starbucks satire) and had to keep remembering that 1/50 would be alright for such a wide angle on a film body.
1/50? Poppycock. This was hand-held at 1/20.:cool:

madhatter04

6th of September 2008 (Sat), 14:20

1/20 ??? PSH! This one was 13 seconds:

Okay, kidding. LoL. Nice shot!

nicksan

6th of September 2008 (Sat), 14:27

Mmmm...I want a Frapuccino...

h0rde

6th of September 2008 (Sat), 14:35

I knew I had an even slower one if I just looked for a minute.
1/15 hand-held. (I don't drink coffee, that's my secret)

TheHoff

6th of September 2008 (Sat), 14:37

1 full second hand-held, suckas (http://flickr.com/photos/alexfirmani/2707105135/in/set-72157606381994780/)... (with the 16-35 at 23mm so I can't post it in here)

Dorman

6th of September 2008 (Sat), 15:06

I love what the 24L / 35L do at dusk when you get down to f/ 1.4/1.6/1.8 at that time of evening. The colors are gorgeous when you can keep the ISO down around dusk.

Precisely why I want one. If I can't find a used 24L I may have to take you up on your 35L. :) either way, I'm stuck waiting on a buyer for my 17-55! :evil:

TheHoff

6th of September 2008 (Sat), 15:08

35L is going off sometime today. Better send that payment soon ;)

Dorman

6th of September 2008 (Sat), 15:12

35L is going off sometime today. Better send that payment soon ;)

Go ahead and sell it, there's no way I want to stand in the way of a good sale! Actually, please sell it asap - that way I can stop being tempted and can hold out for the 24L.

TheHoff

6th of September 2008 (Sat), 15:15

Dorman

6th of September 2008 (Sat), 15:23

Ugh I'm probably just going to keep it now... I hate craigslist. Guy just phoned me back and says he won't buy it unless I knock another $50 off it. Screw that, I'd rather shoot with it.. maybe I'll find more use for it with the baby coming.

Dear Craigslist,

You suck. Your buyers suck. You are full of scams.

That is too funny Hoff - I just received a reply back from my potential 17-55 buyer which smacked of scam. Back to the drawing board for both of us and onward with my temptation... haha!

madhatter04

6th of September 2008 (Sat), 15:31

LoL even eBay has some crooks. I am selling my brand new (may I add, BRAND NEW) 24-70L on there and people have been messaging me "your price is too high... end the auction and I'll give you $800. Where shall I Paypal the payment?" Okay, yes, it's an auction. Don't bid on it. Thanks.

h0rde

6th of September 2008 (Sat), 15:31

1 full second hand-held, suckas (http://flickr.com/photos/alexfirmani/2707105135/in/set-72157606381994780/)... (with the 16-35 at 23mm so I can't post it in here)
Choke on your lies!

TheHoff

6th of September 2008 (Sat), 19:37

Screw it, I'm keepin the 35. I just got a film body (10s), put the 35 on it, and off I go. Wife is starting labour. Now I'll have HP5 and Neopan 1600 negs of it, too. Woot. See you all soon, Love,

TheHoff

Double Negative

7th of September 2008 (Sun), 11:51

(I don't drink coffee, that's my secret)

That is KEY. My problem is I'm a coffee slut, so I get a little shaky... :p

Hoff, you made the right choice in keeping the lens. ;)

madhatter04

7th of September 2008 (Sun), 13:35

^ I just gave up coffee yesterday after drinking an iced coffee thing and getting so sick to my stomach, I thought death would be ideal. Green tea in small amounts for me, now!

h0rde

7th of September 2008 (Sun), 14:10

^^hell yes green tea. Antioxidants FTW!

Luminodio

8th of September 2008 (Mon), 03:31

stimulants are a photographer's greatest downfall.

the worst are the smokers who love to drink coffee; the only problem with getting rid of these stimulant fiends is that they somehow manage some of the most creative compositions as to avoid these shakes (and probably due to the stimulated mind).

i take in zero stimulants (not even soda) and still have shakes, so be thankful. a damaged central nervous system can reek havoc on your shooting confidence.

i can say that much.

Double Negative

8th of September 2008 (Mon), 15:12

Thank gawd for IS, fast lenses and an ISO dial on free-spin!

Luminodio

8th of September 2008 (Mon), 22:19

Thank gawd for IS, fast lenses and an ISO dial on free-spin!

hahahaha, i never really enjoyed IS (probably because i only dealt with the early generations of this technology) but fast lenses and ISO at the touch of a button DEFINITELY helped me with my nerve problem.

so i concur fully with you.

Medic85

10th of September 2008 (Wed), 19:25

B&H has them in stock again!

madhatter04

10th of September 2008 (Wed), 20:00

Quick, everyone!!! Go!

madhatter04

11th of September 2008 (Thu), 00:00

Hm, I think my 24L is needing a trip to canon straight out of the box. It appears to be front focusing when shooting at larger apertures after a day of shooting with it (proper focus points selected and everything like that).Sending in my 40D as well because that doesn't appear to be working, either (it's spazzing out with menu displays and flickering). Luckily, I'm going on a trip this weekend so the wait won't be too painful. ;)

Domino81

11th of September 2008 (Thu), 00:15

Hey, uhh, Ben? Do you do any PP to your shots? Seems yours are sharper than most. I browsed your site, as well. Top notch stuffs. :)

jacobsen1

11th of September 2008 (Thu), 09:04

who me?

and of course I PP my images. You'd be a fool not to. If I don't it's only for lens tests to see how lenses might compare w/o any sharpening, but everything I put online or print has it's own PP done to it.

EWR72

11th of September 2008 (Thu), 15:45

A great collection of images. This lens is one of my future dream purchases.

madhatter04

11th of September 2008 (Thu), 19:10

Okay gang, I just got back from Canon Irvine (I live exactly 10 miles away). My lens was indeed front focusing significantly and my 40D had some sort of problem that could have been contributing to the weird images I was getting, so hopefully everything comes back in working order!

nicksan

13th of September 2008 (Sat), 14:02

Just got this lens on Thursday.

The obligatory cat shot...(wide open)
http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p1030242767-5.jpg

A few from the backyard...(wide open)
http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p579615353-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p598785050-5.jpg

This is a scene of a few guitarists playing songs at ground zero on 9/11, the day I got this lens. I was gonna go shoot anyways and had my gear with me, so snapped a few with the 24L. (wide open)
http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p310207638-5.jpg

nicksan

13th of September 2008 (Sat), 14:06

IMO, a properly calibrated (or adjusted via Micro Adjustment in the Camera) 24L is just as good as the 35L.

Mine is tack sharp wide open.

Soft is the last word I would use to desribe this lens wide open...and of course it gets better stopped down.

This lens is a winner!

TheHoff

13th of September 2008 (Sat), 14:07

Good stuff, Nick. Hate the cat shot, and for some reason I love the grass :D

Here is one @ 1.6, it is quite good at 100%

http://i35.tinypic.com/35lt4qa.jpg

nicksan

13th of September 2008 (Sat), 14:09

Some more...

Hotel near ground zero (f8 )
http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p302428075-5.jpg

9-11 Trbute lights (wide open)
http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p118634597-5.jpg

nicksan

13th of September 2008 (Sat), 14:12

Hoff,

Hey...you got something against cats?
OK, ok...I admit, your baby is much cuter that this particular cat.:lol:

Great shot and congrats!!!

What I like about the 24L is the fact that the 24mm affords me to use slower shutter speeds, and that's a great thing indoors.

It really is sort of an ulitmate low light lens.

Nick

Good stuff, Nick. Hate the cat shot, and for some reason I love the grass :D

Here is one @ 1.6, it is quite good at 100%

http://i35.tinypic.com/35lt4qa.jpg

echo

13th of September 2008 (Sat), 15:15

Good stuff, Nick. Hate the cat shot, and for some reason I love the grass :D

Here is one @ 1.6, it is quite good at 100%

http://i35.tinypic.com/35lt4qa.jpg

Excellent pic and lovely baby :)

I'm saving hard for my 24L

GMCPhotographics

13th of September 2008 (Sat), 16:12

nicksan

13th of September 2008 (Sat), 16:31

Speaking strictly for myself, I like wide and fast primes like the 24L and 35L precisely because of it's "light gathering abilities" as you eluded to. Makes shooting indoors heck of a lot easier. All I really need is around 1/40 or so to handhold the 24L.

It also helps that they seem to have that so-called "L" pop to them when things are done right...perhaps more to do with the fact that you need to get closer to the subject to fill the frame...

I also like the ability to get closer to the subject giving me another creative option. (I believe the 24L has something like 9"-10" MFD if I recall correctly).

As for DOF, and bokeh quality...well...I've got the 50L and 85L for that.;)

Is there an artisic reason for buying this lens or is it purely a light gathering reason?
A 2 stop advantage is a big reason to have it, but I don't really see a 2 stop advantage of DOF in the imagry on show. I ask because a lot of what i've seen could easily have been shot with a 24-70/2.8 or a 16-35/2.8. It's not the photography i'm questioning, a lot of it is very strong here, i'm just curious about it's use and application.

TheHoff

13th of September 2008 (Sat), 17:30

Is there an artisic reason for buying this lens or is it purely a light gathering reason?
A 2 stop advantage is a big reason to have it, but I don't really see a 2 stop advantage of DOF in the imagry on show. I ask because a lot of what i've seen could easily have been shot with a 24-70/2.8 or a 16-35/2.8. It's not the photography i'm questioning, a lot of it is very strong here, i'm just curious about it's use and application.

Low-light. I don't give a hoot about the 'bokeh'. You can only limit the DOF so much at 24mm; that photo of mine above is just at the MFD.

The max aperture of the lens allowed me to shoot that at ISO 400 instead of the ISO 1600 I'd have to be at with my 16-35 II. BIG difference there, right?

TheHoff

13th of September 2008 (Sat), 17:34

It also helps that they seem to have that so-called "L" pop to them when things are done right...

I love this lens around dusk... I think the colors it gives are special because you can stay with the lower ISOs and get a really lovely glow.

jacobsen1

15th of September 2008 (Mon), 11:28

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/eaj-27-week-update/img_0406.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/eaj-27-week-update/img_0417.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/eaj-27-week-update/img_0452.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/eaj-27-week-update/img_0469.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/eaj-27-week-update/img_0470.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/eaj-27-week-update/img_0475.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/eaj-27-week-update/img_0523.jpg

GMCPhotographics

15th of September 2008 (Mon), 17:57

Hmm, I've just thought of another good and valid reason to use this lens over say a 24-70/2.8L....size and weight. The 24-70L really extends to quite a size at the 24mm end (odd that) and looks kind of massive compared to a sweet little 24L. It's just a pity that it's not weather sealed.

TheGreatDivorce

15th of September 2008 (Mon), 18:37

2 stops of DOF is plenty noticeable, even at 24mm. Obviously it just depends on subject distance, too.

I got it for light gathering, and the effect of a shallower DOF with a wide angle FOV.

Medic85

16th of September 2008 (Tue), 07:54

Great shots, Ben.

jacobsen1

16th of September 2008 (Tue), 09:51

Hmm, I've just thought of another good and valid reason to use this lens over say a 24-70/2.8L....size and weight.

well, at just 24mm this isn't that much smaller if you're carrying other primes as well. The 28mm 1.8, 50mm 1.4 and 85mm 1.8 do add up to around the same weight and price as a 24-70L though. ;)

The 24-70L really extends to quite a size at the 24mm end (odd that).

odd, yes, but it's also brilliant IMHO. That lets them design a hood that actually works at 24mm and 70mm. ;)

Great shots, Ben.

thanks.

madhatter04

20th of September 2008 (Sat), 18:42

Just got my new 24L back after a week-long trip to Canon because it produced some interesting images out of the box (seemed blurry with a LOT of CA).

Tack sharp now with very little CA! Going to go shoot with it right now to see how it's performing in a real-world non-backyard way. :)

wallybud

20th of September 2008 (Sat), 23:30

madhatter04

21st of September 2008 (Sun), 00:58

With my newly calibrated and adjusted 24L:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3173/2874741150_399918bb49_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexfitch/2874741150/)

nicksan

21st of September 2008 (Sun), 12:24

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p13358933-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p11625342-4.jpg

wallybud

21st of September 2008 (Sun), 19:23

Nick you got some nice blue CA goin on in both images ;) I like the first one a lot though, If done correctly it would probably look AWESOME as a high contrast BW:)

airfrogusmc

21st of September 2008 (Sun), 20:16

With my newly calibrated and adjusted 24L:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3173/2874741150_399918bb49_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexfitch/2874741150/)

Looks good!!!!!

madhatter04

21st of September 2008 (Sun), 22:55

Thanks! Lens is absolutely awesome now that it's working!
Repair Service Details:
We have examined the product according to your request, and it was found that the adjustment of the pcb assembly was incorrect and the image was blurred. Adjustments were carried out on the pcb assembly.

madhatter04

25th of September 2008 (Thu), 03:39

I'm amazed at the "POP" factor of the photos this lens produces:
(My trusty Clarabelle)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/2886343559_62b4ed6a6f_o.jpg

dkspook

30th of September 2008 (Tue), 03:34

Just traded my 16-35L for this bad boy, can't wait to get my hands on it!

Got my second kid due in 2-3 weeks and this time I'm ready. My slowest glass is now my 100mm F/2.8 macro :D

jacobsen1

30th of September 2008 (Tue), 09:14

sold the 5D to fund the 5Dii preorder... now the 24L's on the 40D. I don't like it as much as at 24mm, but it's still been a fun lens.
#1
http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/eaj-week-29-update/img_0272.jpg

#2
http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/eaj-week-29-update/img_0282.jpg

#3
http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/eaj-week-29-update/img_0283.jpg

#4
http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/eaj-week-29-update/img_0301.jpg

#5
http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/eaj-week-29-update/img_0775.jpg

#6
http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/eaj-week-29-update/img_0796.jpg

silverwolf

30th of September 2008 (Tue), 15:16

Lovely set Ben and a beautiful kid!!. I dont need this lens i dont need this lens hehe :rolleyes:. Sean .L

philthejuggler

2nd of October 2008 (Thu), 15:15

5D, 24L, ISO 50, 1/800, F4.5 + 100% crop.

309614
100% - Looks much crisper still when not so reduced in file-size for POTN!
309613

dkspook

3rd of October 2008 (Fri), 16:40

Just got mine today... Wow. Friggin... wow.

Here are some snaps, basically just raw files exported to jpg and resized:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3284/2910351142_02c6423952.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk_spook/2910351142/sizes/l/in/set-72157607698321986/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3179/2909503265_b47a43ab97.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk_spook/2909503265/sizes/l/in/set-72157607698321986/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3036/2911233551_5fb2e6f2ba.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk_spook/2911233551/sizes/l/in/set-72157607698321986/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3184/2910347378_a1baf8a40e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk_spook/2910347378/sizes/l/in/set-72157607698321986/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3269/2909499981_0704b232c0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk_spook/2909499981/sizes/l/in/set-72157607698321986/)

Love it. I don't think any of my lenses have ever blown me away like this one does. Colors are clear and vibrant, the AF is great but MAN, that bokeh!! Insane! And 24mm F/1.4 means hand holding in very little light without flash. That last shot was at ISO 800. Just found my new favorite toy for bokeh and bad light.

More to come, shot 98 images in the first two hours of owning this baby, havent even seen them all yet!

airfrogusmc

4th of October 2008 (Sat), 20:36

Its a great lens that doesn't get its due respect.

dkspook

5th of October 2008 (Sun), 03:20

Its a great lens that doesn't get its due respect.

Agreed. Everybody's always talking about the 35 and 85 L, but this baby is like magic in a can. A kinda expensive can, but magic nonetheless.

Sfordphoto

6th of October 2008 (Mon), 03:37

5D, 24L, ISO 50, 1/800, F4.5 + 100% crop.

309614
100% - Looks much crisper still when not so reduced in file-size for POTN!
309613

mega sharp

Innocence

6th of October 2008 (Mon), 07:09

5D, 24L, ISO 50, 1/800, F4.5 + 100% crop.

309614
100% - Looks much crisper still when not so reduced in file-size for POTN!
309613

Holy!

Looks like you did a diffuse glow, the DOF is so narrow!! Very nice.

philthejuggler

6th of October 2008 (Mon), 16:18

mega sharp

Yeah - this lens is a blinder. It's ok wide open (although not as good as 35L @ 1.4) but put it to say f2 or less and it's just superb!

Here's another from the same day:

http://www.philhackettphotography.com/img/v4/p328237486-5.jpg

Phil

philthejuggler

6th of October 2008 (Mon), 18:30

Holy!

Looks like you did a diffuse glow, the DOF is so narrow!! Very nice.

Interestingly that is at f4.5, but thin dof because I was very close to the subject. At f2 the dof is very very thin!

nicksan

9th of October 2008 (Thu), 21:59

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p646022263-5.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p679206887-5.jpg

dkspook

10th of October 2008 (Fri), 11:27

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3025/2929554380_04174df290_b.jpg

F/2.0

I LOVE this lens!

J-B

10th of October 2008 (Fri), 12:22

nice, i love the eyes!
Which cam did you use?

TheGreatDivorce

10th of October 2008 (Fri), 13:07

awesome shot, dkspook!

dkspook

10th of October 2008 (Fri), 14:12

nice, i love the eyes!
Which cam did you use?

awesome shot, dkspook!

Thanks - Shot with my trusty ol' 40D :)

jacobsen1

10th of October 2008 (Fri), 14:47

still a good lens on a cropper, but I'm dying to get back to FF already.....

#1
http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/eaj-31-week-update/img_1105.jpg

#2
http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/eaj-31-week-update/img_1096.jpg

#3
http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/eaj-31-week-update/img_1180.jpg

#4
http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/eaj-31-week-update/img_1191.jpg

#5
http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/eaj-31-week-update/img_1193.jpg

#6
http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/eaj-31-week-update/img_1216.jpg

#7
http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/eaj-31-week-update/img_1248.jpg

#8
http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/eaj-31-week-update/img_1255.jpg

J-B

11th of October 2008 (Sat), 09:27

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/3866/0136gk3.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/2939000210_3f57063e20_o.jpg

http://jochenbongaerts.smugmug.com/photos/391424041_kSfPa-M.jpg

http://jochenbongaerts.smugmug.com/photos/391424954_4BJWS-M.jpg

After just one day of shooting with this lens, i'm already in love with it.

Sfordphoto

14th of October 2008 (Tue), 00:42

Yeah - this lens is a blinder. It's ok wide open (although not as good as 35L @ 1.4) but put it to say f2 or less and it's just superb!

Here's another from the same day:

http://www.philhackettphotography.com/img/v4/p328237486-5.jpg

Phil

nice shot! very brooding

Sfordphoto

14th of October 2008 (Tue), 00:44

still a good lens on a cropper, but I'm dying to get back to FF already.....

#3
http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/eaj-31-week-update/img_1180.jpg

"Ooooh this lens costs more than my diaper!"

silverwolf

14th of October 2008 (Tue), 14:06

Nice portrait of your dog J-B. Dreaming To Go Outside And Play. Sean .L:)

J-B

14th of October 2008 (Tue), 15:51

Nice portrait of your dog J-B. Dreaming To Go Outside And Play. Sean .L:)

Thanks Sean. He's looking at our entrance gate, waiting for someone to come in so he can pretend to be the tough dog :)

timnosenzo

14th of October 2008 (Tue), 16:00

still a good lens on a cropper, but I'm dying to get back to FF already.....

Me too. :(

Great set of pictures!

J-B

14th of October 2008 (Tue), 17:15

dkspook

15th of October 2008 (Wed), 01:19

me too, since i have this lens i want a 5D even more! It's shines so much more on a 5D i think (based on the pictures in this topic).
Can't make up my mind to keep the 40d or not, because i don't shoot sports and because of the lovely 17-55 i have for it :confused:

I've been obsessing over the 5D mk I as well, but the AF is a deal breaker for me. All points are too centered and it's general performance (the AF, not the cam) is just not good enough for me. The 1D series are really too big and bulky for my taste so I guess I'll keep shooting my 40D. Lovely, more money for glass :D

Edit: And yes, I've used both the 5D and the 1D mk III IRL, not just read about them :)

J-B

15th of October 2008 (Wed), 02:46

I've been obsessing over the 5D mk I as well, but the AF is a deal breaker for me. All points are too centered and it's general performance (the AF, not the cam) is just not good enough for me. The 1D series are really too big and bulky for my taste so I guess I'll keep shooting my 40D. Lovely, more money for glass :D

Edit: And yes, I've used both the 5D and the 1D mk III IRL, not just read about them :)

Yes i know what you mean, but when you really love that '5D look' of photos it's hard to ignore that cam and carry on shooting with the 40D (at least in my case)

dkspook

15th of October 2008 (Wed), 02:55

Yes i know what you mean, but when you really love that '5D look' of photos it's hard to ignore that cam and carry on shooting with the 40D (at least in my case)

And I know what you mean! :D

That "5D + L prime" look keeps grabbing my attention, but the AF shortcomings are deal breakers for me. Ah well, nothing a bank robbery and a 1Ds mk III won't fix. :D