Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L USM

[gusanglian]

Hey all, I just got this great lens!!!
Actually I bought a used 24L from the sell section this monday, but can you believe it, when I got home yesterday, my parents bought the same lens for me as a gift!!! It's brand new!!!
Now I need to sell the former used one, although it is still in shipping...

[5D2USER]

This lens is a WA, bordering on UW, and it is the fastest 24 mm around. IOW, it is bound to have slightly softer corners than the centre is. It also used to be the world class leader in its class (+/- 25 mm lenses for FF and APS-C), and I only say used to be, because now we have the 24L II, which is slightly better again.

The question really is, what do you find acceptable, for real life use, and will you notice these slightly softer corners? If you shoot buildings head on, I guess you will if you don't stop down to F/4 or F/5.6. But that's fine IMO. If you use the lens at or close to its maximum aperture, you will likely use it for low light shooting. Will you notice any slightly softer corners in that case? No, not IME. You could use this lens for street photography. Would you notice the slightly softer corners in that case? No, you won't. Landscapes? No you won't, because you stop down. WA effect shots? Neither. Etc.

This lens is better than any of the zooms covering 24 mm available (16-35, 16-35 II, 17-40, 20-35, 24-70, 24-105, 17-55, 18-55 - all incarnations, 17-85) at 24 mm, not only for sharpness, but also for speed: it is 2 stops faster, at least, than anything else in Canon land.

And apart from that, it renders very, very beautifully, great contrast, colour and bokeh (especially for a WA!) straight out of the box, so to speak. It is in the same league as the 50L and 85L when it comes to that.

Do I like it? Yes, you betcha. And I know I am not the only one. People who have one, or the Mk II, generally don't let this lens go.

Kind regards, Wim

Wim. This post is what finally sold me on purchasing a 24L. Good no nonsense look at the 24L.

[reignmkr]

Mine is on it's way! More samples please!

[braidkid]

These were the last pics I took with it reignmkr. You'll love it!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2509/4142156287_a408e1a1a0_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2696/4142156465_9df81e5386_o.jpg

[reignmkr]

Very nice Ryan! I'm sure you'll grab another copy along the way. =)

[trumpet_guy]

On a Canon 30D.

http://tswen.smugmug.com/Landscapes/California-Seascapes/IMG2857/732040973_Se7Mg-XL.jpg

[The Ghost of FM]

A couple of studio shots...



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G7548small.jpg



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G7551small.jpg



Cheers!

[echo]

Nice Mr Ghost :)

On that theme:

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/Music/Record-Producers/Bernard-Butler/20090211-IMG9575/500030966_8HZKk-XL-2.jpg

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/Music/Record-Producers/Bernard-Butler/a-20090211-IMG9651/474360340_HQMkH-XL-2.jpg

I sold my 24L but am now trying to raise funds for a mkII

[The Ghost of FM]

Thanks echo! ;)

I've always enjoyed seeing your studio shots too! ...very nice 1st shot of a vintage console! Is that a Neve?

And, I've got one more to post, this one a head on view with a photo-shopped drop shadow.



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G7562smallII.jpg



Cheers! :)

[echo]

Well done, yes an old Neve. It's in Edwyn Collins studio, London. :)

Oh, That's Bernard Butler from Suede.

[rcaq]

taken from the peak (HK)
1D3/24L
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2475/4033129066_a9637776d6.jpg

1D3/24L again
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3418/3977645782_06f9f916f2.jpg

[The Ghost of FM]

A reprocessed shot from last summer in Moosenee Ontario



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/IMG_4887HDRfadedcolor.jpg



Cheers!

[The Ghost of FM]

A fresh one taken earlier today...



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G7943small.jpg



Cheers!

[The Ghost of FM]

And one more from the same sesion...



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G7944small.jpg



Cheers!

[Boily]

just got mine, I love it !

http://i48.tinypic.com/2ujpi4j.jpg

http://i46.tinypic.com/2vjrj44.jpg

[The Ghost of FM]

Love the expression on the kid's face, opening up his present! :D

Good stuff!

.................................................

This shot was taken back in the spring of this year but I only got around to processing it this evening...



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G2620.jpg



Cheers!

[stu46]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4232474085_41117d4114_o.jpg

[stu46]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2679/4239591273_b8b07e7f96_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stu46/4239591273/)

[mritchy]

BAM

[brownbugger]

looking at the pics in this thread , now I really understand why this lens is so highly revered by canonians.

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_7576.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_7479.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_7636.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_7624.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_7598.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_7592-1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_7495-1.jpg

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_7610.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_7614.jpg

[vibin247]

These are taken at a cousin's wedding last year. I wasn't the wedding photographer, but they allowed me to take some photos which was nice.

http://leroypasis.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p864648981-4.jpg

http://leroypasis.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p245712068-4.jpg

http://leroypasis.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p270909866-4.jpg

http://leroypasis.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p361406208-4.jpg

http://leroypasis.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p118528978-4.jpg

[ckhorne]

Evening Shuttle launch, March 09:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3564/3361212916_695cd71ffa.jpg

[stu46]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4286750985_a0d983ec7b_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stu46/4286750985/)

[The Ghost of FM]

Nice shot stu!

Love the relationship between the toddler's yellow ball and the sun in the background! Even the off level horizon line seems to work!

Cheers!

[vibin247]

Here's one I took over the weekend for a engagement shoot.

[stu46]

Nice shot stu!

Love the relationship between the toddler's yellow ball and the sun in the background! Even the off level horizon line seems to work!

Cheers!

Thanks!

I took the picture with a tilt, but corrected a bit during post.

[fly my pretties]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4286750985_a0d983ec7b_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stu46/4286750985/)



Aweeeeeeesome shot!

[alainphoto]

Japanese Wedding Kimono (HD after the link)

http://www.alaindavreux.com/index.php?page=3-051-919-1
http://www.alaindavreux.com/photography/Alain-Davreux_3-051-919-1.jpg

[kevinlomax]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2685/4378302799_dbfeec8fc6_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13977903@N02/4378302799/sizes/o/)
5d mark II
1/4000 sec
Aperture: f/1.4
ISO: 100

[kevinlomax]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4363890446_10211c5540_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13977903@N02/4363890446/sizes/o/)
5d mark II
1/2500 sec
Aperture: f/1.8
ISO: 100

[kevinlomax]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2572/3987221775_26f43158a8_b.jpgg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13977903@N02/3987221775/sizes/l/)
5d mark II
0,002 sec (1/500)
Aperture: f/1.4
ISO: 6400

[turbotony]

So, I take it you like the 24 prime?.....I have been looking at a possable purchase

[kevinlomax]

yes, but the second version is better.. I bought the prime because it is cheaper at the moment.

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_0058BW-1.jpg

[The Ghost of FM]

Very surreal looking shot, Allen!

Sort of like a tilt/shift type of look to the focus!

Very cool! ;)

Cheers!

[airfrogusmc]

Thanks Ghost.

[heder78]

Man I want this lens for my 5DMK2!

[BlueTsunami]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2685/4378302799_dbfeec8fc6_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13977903@N02/4378302799/sizes/o/)
5d mark II
1/4000 sec
Aperture: f/1.4
ISO: 100

Holy Crap :eek: The lighting and DOF in this are absolutely perfect.

[gisk]

Torn between this and the 35L! Any thoughts?

[The Ghost of FM]

Torn between this and the 35L! Any thoughts?
Beyond the obvious focal length difference, there's also a difference in the sharpness with the 24L being a bit better which makes it more suited for general purpose type shooting. I use mine for landscape, product photography, indoor portraits of larger groups of people and for interior and exterior architectural shooting. I had the 35L as well up until a few weeks ago and ending up selling it because it got very little use as I don't do a lot of portrait work and for when I do, I have a 50L and 85L for those type of activities. For me, the 35mm focal length just didn't fit my shooting styles. For many others, they'll rant and rave about the 35L until the cows come home. In the end, it always comes down to knowing what you mostly shoot and picking the most suitable lenses for your specific needs.

Here's a recent product shot done with the 24L from me...



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G9302small.jpg





Cheers!

[eric gautier]

any 1d (1.3x) users in here? can you post more samples taken with the 1d + 24 combo? would love to hear your experiences. thanks.

[bildeb0rg]

any 1d (1.3x) users in here? can you post more samples taken with the 1d + 24 combo? would love to hear your experiences. thanks.
1D mk III and 24L
ISO 3200 1/400 @ f2
Still undecided between this and the 35L for ring side...

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/3Y7I3751.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/3Y7I3772.jpg

[The Ghost of FM]

I dig the yellow theme, Allen! ;)

Very creative!

Cheers!

[airfrogusmc]

I dig the yellow theme, Allen! ;)

Very creative!

Cheers!

Thanks Ghost. Lotsa a yellow out there yesterday anyway that seems to be what I was seeing. :lol:

You still shoot much with your 24? I still love mine. I have found any great reason to upgrade.

[The Ghost of FM]

Thanks Ghost. Lotsa a yellow out there yesterday anyway that seems to be what I was seeing. :lol:

You still shoot much with your 24? I still love mine. I have(n't) found any great reason to upgrade.
I've been shooting far more with my 14L and TS-E17 for a lot of landscape/architectural shooting so as a result, the 24L has been infrequently used as of late. But I agree, there seems to be little need need to upgrade to the Mk II version, especially considering the price jump.

Cheers!

[airfrogusmc]

A couple more yellows

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/3Y7I3829.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/3Y7I3837.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/3Y7I3830_1.jpg

[The Ghost of FM]

A 74 Gibson SG...



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G10437small.jpg



Cheers!

[echo]

Loving your work Mr FM :)

Very polished.

[The Ghost of FM]

Loving your work Mr FM :)

Very polished.
Thanks! ;)

Cheers!

[The Ghost of FM]

One more of the SG just for fun! ;)



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G10438small.jpg



Cheers!

[The Ghost of FM]

A couple of shots from a recent music festival...



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/Jamfest/VV4G0714small.jpg



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/Jamfest/VV4G0752small.jpg



Cheers!

[Ross_Curtis]

I'd be interested to see some examples of Purple fringing wide open.

[wimg]

I'd be interested to see some examples of Purple fringing wide open.
With the 24L II? That's very hard to do. Ideally you need a 85 F/1.8 for that :D.

CA is slightly easier, but even that is very hard. Much easier with some of the longer fast lenses.

Kind regards, Wim

[Karizmatik]

i love the flare from this thing.
http://i49.tinypic.com/j8icmp.jpg
http://i50.tinypic.com/11v6052.jpg

Ahh, finally this lens is in the hands of someone fully capable.

Sold me. Getting this lens.

[The Ghost of FM]

Ahh, finally this lens is in the hands of someone fully capable.
Is that implying that everyone else in this thread doesn't know what they're doing?

[airfrogusmc]

:lol:
According to some that post on POTN I don't know what I'm doing but thats OK as long as my clients believe in me.

[Karizmatik]

Is that implying that everyone else in this thread doesn't know what they're doing?

Sure, if you say so.

[Waleriy]

Still undecided between this and the 35L for ring side...
:cool: http://club.foto.ru/images/smiles/icon_beer.gif

[The Ghost of FM]

Sure, if you say so.
I certainly don't say so.

There's been a ton of great samples in this thread from a multitude of capable people here.

I'm not saying that you have to like any or all of them but there are more tactful ways of offering feedback that aren't so divisive.

Cheers!

[jacobsen1]

http://benjacobsenphoto.com/blog/wp-content/gallery/alms-2010/img_2050.jpg

http://benjacobsenphoto.com/blog/wp-content/gallery/alms-2010/img_2063.jpg

http://benjacobsenphoto.com/blog/wp-content/gallery/alms-2010/img_2070.jpg

http://benjacobsenphoto.com/blog/wp-content/gallery/alms-2010/img_2112.jpg

http://benjacobsenphoto.com/blog/wp-content/gallery/alms-2010/img_2113.jpg

http://benjacobsenphoto.com/blog/wp-content/gallery/alms-2010/img_2118.jpg

[Karizmatik]

I certainly don't say so.

There's been a ton of great samples in this thread from a multitude of capable people here.

I'm not saying that you have to like any or all of them but there are more tactful ways of offering feedback that aren't so divisive.

Cheers!

Again, if you say so.

Pat's work is in the same field I will be using it. So it is being used to it's full potential in that regard. If I struck a nerve with you because your feeling inadequate or maybe have been told your photos suck a few too many times; that is your problem. Not mine.

But for the record; I never said or implied anything your insinuating. I've never even seen your work.

[Karizmatik]

Awesome. I love the separation between the door / bg on this one - Killer.

http://benjacobsenphoto.com/blog/wp-content/gallery/alms-2010/img_2050.jpg

[The Ghost of FM]

If I struck a nerve with you because your feeling inadequate or maybe have been told your photos suck a few too many times; that is your problem. Not mine.
No, I'm not feeling inadequate about my work as I receive many favorable reviews of my pictures that I post here and my clients are always pleased with my work. That's not what any of this is about.

My entire point was to try and promote non-divisive image feedback like the kind you just offered up to jacobsen1, so I guess you got it after all.

Cheers!

[Karizmatik]

No, I'm not feeling inadequate about my work as I receive many favorable reviews of my pictures that I post here and my clients are always pleased with my work. That's not what any of this is about.

My entire point was to try and promote non-divisive image feedback like the kind you just offered up to jacobsen1, so I guess you got it after all.

Cheers!

If you say so. ;)

[jacobsen1]

Awesome. I love the separation between the door / bg on this one - Killer.

thanks.

[-g-]

http://www.geno.ca/Weddings/NicoleBrandon/IMG9836-Edit-2/944707374_qQLTP-L.jpg

http://www.geno.ca/Weddings/NicoleBrandon/IMG9843/944707971_4YcKE-L.jpg

[Marloon]

Time to contribute! Just picked it up today! LOVE IT SO FAR!

http://i28.tinypic.com/2gubgad.jpg

[-g-]

Marloon, was that the one on CL for $850?

[eric gautier]

..waiting for mine. can't wait to try it out.

[Marloon]

Marloon, was that the one on CL for $850?

yeah it was. what a wicked lens for a wicked price. it's definitely a keeper. guy barely used it

[-g-]

yeah it was. what a wicked lens for a wicked price. it's definitely a keeper. guy barely used it

Glad it went to someone I know! I thought it might be a scam post trying to bring the value of mine down. If you know anybody that wants one, mine's available.

[Marloon]

Glad it went to someone I know! I thought it might be a scam post trying to bring the value of mine down. If you know anybody that wants one, mine's available.

Is yours the one for 1200? I saw that. This is really the street value of this lens. I've seen it a couple of times for 850.

[-g-]

Is yours the one for 1200? I saw that. This is really the street value of this lens. I've seen it a couple of times for 850.

I'm looking for $1100.

[Marloon]

I'm looking for $1100.

fair enough. lol. is yours in pristine condition? If someone took it for 1000 would you care? I'd just like to know just in case i know of someone.

[Marloon]

http://i30.tinypic.com/64md50.jpg

http://i31.tinypic.com/fu994g.jpg

http://i26.tinypic.com/1oupe0.jpg

[Marloon]

http://i27.tinypic.com/313nm0j.jpg

[mxracer535]

Just picked one of this up today from another member...can't wait to get it!!!

[Marloon]

awesome! let's just photobomb this thread LOL

[mxracer535]

I'll be sure to bomb the poop out of this thread once its in my hands haha!

[eric gautier]

Just picked one of this up today from another member...can't wait to get it!!!

nice! i'm waiting for mine as well.. :D

[Rsyx]

I just purchased the Mk 1 version of this lens, I can't wait to go out to play with it!

[eric gautier]

at my friends bday..

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4877471089_fef0d67305_b.jpg

:)

[mxracer535]

Just got this lens last week...so far im not sure what i think of it. Gotta wait till it get to do an actually shoot with it before i can make up my mind. Heres a little selfy

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4886953509_fbe0aafa37_b.jpg

[mxracer535]

One more i just finished up with...from my walk around town today

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4887070997_232707a576_b.jpg

[Rsyx]

Some photos from today:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4904854693_52ca2399e8_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4904854483_a2d9938896_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4905444930_ef88502e80_b.jpg

[Rsyx]

One from a recent trip to Belgium:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4942775073_3baa5c5fa8_b.jpg
Link to Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/50727850@N03/4942775073/sizes/l/in/photostream/

[airfrogusmc]

One from a recent trip to Belgium:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4942775073_3baa5c5fa8_b.jpg
Link to Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/50727850@N03/4942775073/sizes/l/in/photostream/

COOL!!!!

[airbutchie]

^ What he said!!! Awesome!!!

:)

[Rsyx]

Thanks guys, well appreciated! :D

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_4620.jpg

[The Ghost of FM]

Wow!

Wild colors there, Allen! Good stuff! ;)

Cheers!

[The Ghost of FM]

Just a mock up product shot...



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G11460IIsmall.jpg



Cheers!

[airfrogusmc]

Thanks Ghost....

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_4638-1.jpg

[Rsyx]

My 24L shines on my new 5DII, it's awesome compared to when I used it on a 40D. I really wish I didn't have to sell it. :(

Some symmetry in the forest:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/4997841837_56310a637a_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/4997820571_4274b52e74_b.jpg

[Frogdog]

So don't sell it ;)
Nice pics btw!

[Rsyx]

Wish I could, but unfortunately my 5DII forced me to sell most of my lenses. I will start out with only a 50mm Makro-Planar (or maybe 50L) after which I will slowly build up again. Choices, choices...

[wimg]

Wish I could, but unfortunately my 5DII forced me to sell most of my lenses. I will start out with only a 50mm Makro-Planar (or maybe 50L) after which I will slowly build up again. Choices, choices...
Well, 50 MP + your 24L actually cost less than a 50L :D ;)

Kidn regards, Wim

[Marloon]

The 50L is forcing me to well my einsteins and lighting garbage. Lol.

[Rsyx]

Well, 50 MP + your 24L actually cost less than a 50L :D ;)

Kidn regards, Wim

I know, I know... but I really can't afford both at the moment. I'm scanning my house to see what I can sell, but unfortunately it's not enough for a new lens. :(

[Marloon]

testing the XRite Color Checker Passport today. What a great tool for color calibration! The 5D mark II proved to produce flatter images with a warm auto WB compared to the 7D which was really close to SOOC after proper color calibration.

http://i53.tinypic.com/2r19z.jpg

Note the greens and blues in the post production. They are more vibrant compared to SOOC.

[StudioPhenom]

A couple from my last wedding...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k221/Adonis79/IMG_3769.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k221/Adonis79/IMG_3446.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k221/Adonis79/IMG_3356.jpg

[Marloon]

I love this lens! it's so much fun to shoot with whenever i take my girlfriend out on dates. I find the 35L to be too long and the 24L to be too wide. Unfortunately there is no 28L but I would really think that that would be the perfect FL for me.

After thorough testing of my copy of the 24L mark I, i deem this copy to be amazingly good!

http://i53.tinypic.com/24183fl.jpg

http://i54.tinypic.com/2mmwo4l.jpg

[eric gautier]

marloon.. do you use any filters on your lens?

[eric gautier]

1)

http://www.eestudios.us/gallery/d/38459-1/20100925-EG1_3085.jpg

2)

http://www.eestudios.us/gallery/d/38465-1/20100925-EG1_3172.jpg

3)

http://www.eestudios.us/gallery/d/38497-1/4.jpg

[Boily]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/5013782460_5cd0c5aedc_b.jpg

[Marloon]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4125/5013782460_5cd0c5aedc_b.jpg

Awesome shot!

Keep this thread alive! :)

[Marloon]

marloon.. do you use any filters on your lens?

i do... just a b+w 77mm uv.

[eric gautier]

would like to hear your 'initial' reaction to the photo.. and then your c/c after analyzing it for awhile. :)

http://www.eestudios.us/gallery/d/40525-3/20101009-EG1_5922.jpg

[AKHOO]

^ Nice shot Eric. I like it.

[czeglin]

would like to hear your 'initial' reaction to the photo.. and then your c/c after analyzing it for awhile. :)Great concept. The only thing that could make it cooler is a bit of space around the couple. That said, I understand that this was probably the best of 10 similar shots and the passersby were not cooperative.

[Boily]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs625.snc4/58583_429660262475_723022475_5285962_2893996_n.jpg

[eric gautier]

^ Nice shot Eric. I like it.

Thank you.

Great concept. The only thing that could make it cooler is a bit of space around the couple. That said, I understand that this was probably the best of 10 similar shots and the passersby were not cooperative.

My thoughts as well. I do have 1 or 2 where there is a lot more space around the b&g but the 'more' crowd around them fills the photo more. I might have to merge 2 pictures together to get what I really wanted.

[Marloon]

would like to hear your 'initial' reaction to the photo.. and then your c/c after analyzing it for awhile. :)

1. Initial reaction: didn't see the couple in the photo. They didn't pop out really.

2. Space would be great as someone mentioned. A longer shutter speed of say 5 seconds would help blur the general public further.

[Boily]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5013176779_730631f59d_b.jpg

[Staszek]

would like to hear your 'initial' reaction to the photo.. and then your c/c after analyzing it for awhile. :)

http://www.eestudios.us/gallery/d/40525-3/20101009-EG1_5922.jpg

Initial reaction? Horizon is not straight. Overall, I like the image, but the blur in front of the couple is distracting. Nice shot and concept though :D

[ALaS]

would like to hear your 'initial' reaction to the photo.. and then your c/c after analyzing it for awhile. :)

http://www.eestudios.us/gallery/d/40525-3/20101009-EG1_5922.jpg

Initial reaction is, that's awesome. Horizons are easy to straighten. The blur in front of them adds to the photo in my opinion. Nice work.

[eric gautier]

Initial reaction? Horizon is not straight. Overall, I like the image, but the blur in front of the couple is distracting. Nice shot and concept though :D

Initial reaction is, that's awesome. Horizons are easy to straighten. The blur in front of them adds to the photo in my opinion. Nice work.

thanks for the feedback.

[eric gautier]

From vacation..

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1312/5134414586_351ecde07f_b.jpg

[Double Negative]

^ St. John, USVI?

[eric gautier]

Close... Megans Bay actually. They start looking alike after awhile. :)

[Marloon]

i love this lens! it fights against the 35L for one of the spots to my 3 lens limits for engagement!

http://i53.tinypic.com/20ru25s.jpg
http://i55.tinypic.com/k9oa9.jpg

[.mark.]

i love this lens! it fights against the 35L for one of the spots to my 3 lens limits for engagement!

What other lenses do you use?

[Marloon]

What other lenses do you use?

I've got the following lenses to pick from: 24L mark I, 35L, 45 TS-E, 50 1.4, 85L II, 135L and a 24-70L.

For engagements, i usually just grab three lenses and they vary depending on what i want to achieve on that day...

Usually, it'd have to be the 35L, 45mm TS-E and the 135L. I don't like depending on the 50mm f1.4 because sometimes it misses AF.

the 35L fights with the 24L and the 85L fights with the 135L for their space in my three lens limit bag. I'm limited by my bag really. LOL.

Other things i bring to my shoots include the X-rite passport, an L358, and a 72mm ND-8 filter as well as a 77mm UV (if i bring the 24L mark I).

the lens that sees the least amount of use is the 24-70L. 2.8 is Sloooooooooooowwwww. my grandma could run faster than 2.8.

[The Ghost of FM]

More studio gear fun with the 24L...



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G12273small.jpg



Cheers!

[ThomasW]

two with my sisters 24L

http://weblog.thomasvanderwillik.com/album/images/2010/01_12_10_eva/img_5503-b2.jpg

http://weblog.thomasvanderwillik.com/album/images/2010/01_12_10_eva/img_5465-b2.jpg

[dandan1]

Holy crap, after seeing the images from this thread I don't know what the big bad fuss is all about with this lens!

[throttle426]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5001/5227271396_a6ebab8209_z.jpg

im enjoying the 24l having used the 24 f2.8 and finding that the focal length on crop is just right for me.

[alt4852]

what in the world is up with the blue snow?

[The Ghost of FM]

what in the world is up with the blue snow?
Looks like a slight white balance adjustment error...totally fixable.

Cheers!

[Marloon]

Holy crap, after seeing the images from this thread I don't know what the big bad fuss is all about with this lens!

I got mine for cheap (850) and all that I can tell you is that for half the price, you really can't tell between the 24L II and the 24L in terms of post processed samples shots.

[ThomasW]

My sister bought one at €550 last week... I think she made a really good deal.

[alt4852]

Looks like a slight white balance adjustment error...totally fixable.

Cheers!

i don't know about that.. the rest of the scene isn't cool-temperature tinted. it almost looks like extreme image artifacts to me. it just really threw me off because i've never seen anything like that before.

[ThomasW]

The street lamp was probably orange...

[imposterjeff]

thunking of selling my 28mm f1.8 to help fund this lens i like the fl on ff. i use 24mm a lot at the concerts i shoot at.

[mury]

thunking of selling my 28mm f1.8 to help fund this lens i like the fl on ff. i use 24mm a lot at the concerts i shoot at.

Same here ... trying to decide between 24mm 1.4 and 35mm 1.4 as a replacement for 28mm 1.8

[imposterjeff]

Same here ... trying to decide between 24mm 1.4 and 35mm 1.4 as a replacement for 28mm 1.8

im in the same boat on that one

[throttle426]

in reply to the blue snow, ThomasW is right in that the street lamp cast an orange tint to the image and i adjusted the wb to correct this. I used a burst of fill flash to light up the falling snow & this ended up blue following the wb adjustment. Its odd but i quite liked the effect.

[eric gautier]

http://www.eestudios.us/gallery/d/46921-1/EG1_1396.jpg

[The Ghost of FM]

^^Very nice shot, Eric! ;)

Looks like it would work well for ad copy for a magazine!

Cheers!

[eric gautier]

^^Very nice shot, Eric! ;)

Looks like it would work well for ad copy for a magazine!

Cheers!

wow, thank you very much!

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/237SantaFeBW09.jpg

[Brennan.M]

Undecided on what to do. I may be selling my 135L, a guy has messaged me about it and is willing to fork over the cash. It's going to hurt but I will do it if it means new glass. I have REALLY been wanting a wide prime and a 24L looks like it would fit the bill. I really want something for low light indoor candid portraits and general "fun" portraits. It's between this and the 35L and I think the 35L is too close to the 50L in focal length. Any suggestions or advice?

[alt4852]

Undecided on what to do. I may be selling my 135L, a guy has messaged me about it and is willing to fork over the cash. It's going to hurt but I will do it if it means new glass. I have REALLY been wanting a wide prime and a 24L looks like it would fit the bill. I really want something for low light indoor candid portraits and general "fun" portraits. It's between this and the 35L and I think the 35L is too close to the 50L in focal length. Any suggestions or advice?

turn yourself in for the fraud that you are.

the real brennan that i've stumbled into around these forums would never part with his 135L.

.. never! :p

[Brennan.M]

I am thinking I will have sellers remorse. I don't think I can let it go lol. I still have my eyes set on the 24L though

[airfrogusmc]

I'd go for the 24L. And you can always save up and get the 200 2L at a later date. I prefer it over the 135L.

[thatkatmat]

So, I traded my 35L for the 24L.....I had heard the 24L wasn't as good....I heard wrong...I really prefer 24mm over 35mm on my 7D....Not shooting FF currently, so I have no opinion on that....Anyways, Seems sharp, contrasty and the AF is as fast as the 35L (I think, or it's close anyways).

Sorry, just some random test shots at 1.4
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_xXHTtcTdKU8/TW1Od1RlT8I/AAAAAAAABxo/AnhC6cvnTEs/s1024/IMG_2641%20doneweb.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_xXHTtcTdKU8/TW1OfCQM-ZI/AAAAAAAABxw/0bgUsFew0Qk/s1024/IMG_2645%20doneweb.JPG

[airfrogusmc]

El Santuario de Chimayo (redux)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_0058BW-2.jpg