sonnyc Cream of the Crop 5,175 posts Likes: 36 Joined Jun 2005 Location: san jose More info | Nov 12, 2010 01:15 | #1 Different lens has different flare characteristics. Some are very easy to produce flares, some are harder. 
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MikeDeep Goldmember  More info | Nov 12, 2010 01:22 | #2 Torture test with the Tomioka Yashinon 55/1.2. I hope to put this to use creatively one of these days.
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argyle Cream of the Crop  8,187 posts Likes: 24 Joined Apr 2007 Location: DFW, Texas More info | Is/was there a filter on the lens? If so, that needs to be mentioned since a filter will contribute to flare, otherwise... "Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son". - Dean Wormer
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Fanto Member  73 posts Joined Aug 2009 More info | Nov 12, 2010 12:44 | #5 I try to avoid flares generally but these kinda look cool. At least if it was voluntary
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irishman Goldmember  4,098 posts Likes: 14 Joined Jul 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ More info | Nov 12, 2010 14:48 | #7 This is a 16-35 MkII, no filter:  6D, G9, Sigma 50 1.4, Sigma 15mm Fisheye, Sigma 50 2.8 macro, Nikon 14-24G 2.8, Canon 16-35 2.8 II, Canon 24-105 f/4 IS, Canon 70-200 2.8 IS, tripod, lights, other stuff.
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Jam.radonc Goldmember  1,187 posts Likes: 2 Joined Feb 2010 Location: Dublin More info | Nov 12, 2010 15:00 | #8 ^nice Jam
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5280Pics Goldmember  More info | Nov 12, 2010 15:03 | #9 Jam.radonc wrote in post #11273066  ^nice +1 great capture! _______________
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argyle Cream of the Crop 8,187 posts Likes: 24 Joined Apr 2007 Location: DFW, Texas More info | Nov 12, 2010 15:29 | #10 irishman wrote in post #11272997 This is a 16-35 MkII, no filter: The 16-35L is probably the best Canon lens for capturing sun flares...gives a nice, crisp rendition. "Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son". - Dean Wormer
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irishman Goldmember 4,098 posts Likes: 14 Joined Jul 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ More info | Nov 12, 2010 15:54 | #11 argyle wrote in post #11273248 The 16-35L is probably the best Canon lens for capturing sun flares...gives a nice, crisp rendition. And it gives a real nice 14 point sunstar. Compare it to the 17-40's 7 point star. 6D, G9, Sigma 50 1.4, Sigma 15mm Fisheye, Sigma 50 2.8 macro, Nikon 14-24G 2.8, Canon 16-35 2.8 II, Canon 24-105 f/4 IS, Canon 70-200 2.8 IS, tripod, lights, other stuff.
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andytaro Member 103 posts Joined Apr 2009 Location: Seattle, WA More info | Nov 12, 2010 16:13 | #13 I did not get flares with my 16-35mm Mk II. 
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argyle Cream of the Crop 8,187 posts Likes: 24 Joined Apr 2007 Location: DFW, Texas More info | Nov 12, 2010 16:40 | #14 irishman wrote in post #11273411 And it gives a real nice 14 point sunstar. Compare it to the 17-40's 7 point star. The 70-200/2.8LIS isn't too shabby, but only gives an 8-point star at f/22:
"Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son". - Dean Wormer
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JonK Goldmember  2,161 posts Likes: 3 Joined Feb 2004 Location: PA USA More info | Nov 12, 2010 16:55 | #15
16-35 II 7NE | 7D | 5DII | 16-35/2.8L II | 24/1.4L II | TS-E 24/3.5L II | 50/1.4 | 85/1.2L II | 100/2.8L IS | 70-200/2.8L IS II | 400/5.6L | PIXMA Pro 9500 Mark II
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