New Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS

Shadowblade wrote in post #15223327
Unless you desperately need the IS, though, I don't see how this is going to compete with the Sigma 35mm f/1.4, at roughly the same price point.

why not?
one stop of speed/dof against 4 stops of IS.
I think it's reasonable trade off and something worth thinking about. For most of the users f2 at 35mm is still thin enough in terms of DOF. If I had to choose...let me rephrase it...if I had the cash to choose between those two I think the EF35/2 IS USM would be in my pocket..and unlike the Sigma, it would most probably fit there....

my 2p

Shadowblade wrote in post #15215555
I think the IS is primarily for video shooters, not photographers.

Huh??? The 35 f/2, along with the new camera models high ISO, is going to be an amazing combo for handheld shooting in low light. Imagine 4 stop IS, f/2 and ISO 12800...You get the idea.

The Sigma will offer better DOF control and new options via the USB dock. The sleek design is icing on the cake.

Both look like they have the potential to be great lenses.

axl_kollar wrote in post #15223677
why not?
one stop of speed/dof against 4 stops of IS.
I think it's reasonable trade off and something worth thinking about. For most of the users f2 at 35mm is still thin enough in terms of DOF. If I had to choose...let me rephrase it...if I had the cash to choose between those two I think the EF35/2 IS USM would be in my pocket..and unlike the Sigma, it would most probably fit there....

my 2p

It really depends. I love IS on my lenses that have it, but the wider you go, the more you get into diminishing returns. With good technique @35mm handholding a 1/50 shot should be trivial. And needless to say, IS has no effect on subject motion. If I'm doing portraits I want the faster lens, no contest. I'd be hesitant to take shots of people even at 1/50th, going slower just means I'm guaranteed to get blurry people.

Otherwise the main uses I can think of are slow shutter for creative effect and low light environmental (I'm sure there are more uses I'm not thinking of). And there's nothing wrong with using it for those things, although personally I'd just opt for the monopod. IS is convenient, but in terms of stills there's very little IS does that a monopod can't do better for less money.

ShadowBlade is pretty much correct, the ones that really benefit from IS in these types of lenses are the videographers.

ceremus wrote in post #15226591
It really depends. I love IS on my lenses that have it, but the wider you go, the more you get into diminishing returns. With good technique @35mm handholding a 1/50 shot should be trivial. And needless to say, IS has no effect on subject motion. If I'm doing portraits I want the faster lens, no contest. I'd be hesitant to take shots of people even at 1/50th, going slower just means I'm guaranteed to get blurry people.

I shot system with SR/IS in body that offered 2-3 stops advantage. I could shoot 55mm at f1.4 at 1/6 of second. With 4 stops of IS and your scenario the 35mm would be handholdable with as slow as 1/4 or 0.3s. And I for one would love that!

ceremus wrote in post #15226591
Otherwise the main uses I can think of are slow shutter for creative effect and low light environmental (I'm sure there are more uses I'm not thinking of). And there's nothing wrong with using it for those things, although personally I'd just opt for the monopod. IS is convenient, but in terms of stills there's very little IS does that a monopod can't do better for less money.

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How bout not getting harassed by people

Seriously though one big reason i dont use a tripod or monopod is that it just draws too much unwanted attention around here

The other is that its just not easy on me to carry the thing around and i find it just gets in my way as opposed to actually helping me

KenjiS wrote in post #15230440
How bout not getting harassed by people

Seriously though one big reason i dont use a tripod or monopod is that it just draws too much unwanted attention around here

The other is that its just not easy on me to carry the thing around and i find it just gets in my way as opposed to actually helping me

Like I said, if you want to use it for those purposes and you're willing to pay the near $500 premium for it, Canon will happily take your money.

Me, I could buy the Siggy 30mm f/1.4 and walk with a monopod or gorrilapod. Those are unobtrusive, relatively portable, and I can literally buy another lens with the money I didn't spend on the Canon 35.

Ill stick with my 35L

But hey, at least for the big price premium they're throwing in the lens hood and case, righ--

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=3549
When the Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM Lens was announced, we understood that the lens hood and pouch were not included. As usual for a non-L lens.

On November 21, we published a news announcement noting the apparent inclusion of a lens hood and case with the purchase of this lens. The accessories were (and still are) listed in the "What's in the Box" section of the product page at both B&H and Adorama. A B&H rep informed us that this information was sourced directly from Canon.

Yesterday, via PetaPixel, Chuck Westfall, Technical Advisor for Canon USA advised otherwise:

"EF35mm f/2 IS USM lenses imported by Canon USA will not be supplied with lens hood or pouch, as confirmed by our sales group. If the dealers in question are offering the lens with these accessories in the box, it would most likely be a gray market item."

Robert P. Luckett, a Canon Public Relations Specialist, has confirmed this news for us:

"We have double checked and confirmed that Canon U.S.A. is not providing a soft carrying case, or lens hood with the 35mm F/2 IS lens."

While everyone is still not on the same page, we are going to go with Chuck and Rob on this one. Oh well...at least we are still getting center-pinch lens caps!

O--oh.

^- Yeah Canon what the heck to that... Theres no excuse for it

ceremus wrote in post #15230686
Like I said, if you want to use it for those purposes and you're willing to pay the near $500 premium for it, Canon will happily take your money.

Me, I could buy the Siggy 30mm f/1.4 and walk with a monopod or gorrilapod. Those are unobtrusive, relatively portable, and I can literally buy another lens with the money I didn't spend on the Canon 35.

really, if you have a crop the 30mm 1.4 is the way to go