Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 L USM

in Between.. 2007 and 2008 in Times Square.

Happy New Year everybody!

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Great Times Square shots. Really conveys the mood and scene.

me

Oooh, yay! I was hoping someone would post these. I was there in the late 80s and remember how chaotic it all was. Cool though. Great pics and thanks for sharing.

MDJAK wrote in post #4617547
Great Times Square shots. Really conveys the mood and scene.

me

Yeah, some great shots there

thanks guys

I wasn't sure about the 35 1.4 that night (the lens gives some distortion in particular when the alignment with the horizon is OFF -and Times Square goes vertical..easily LOL)

But it was very popular within the press photographers, probably the most used along with the obvious 70-200. It was a surprise actually: so many 35 1.4 in the same place eheh

In any case the lens has some "magic" power: but probably the most difficult lens for me to use: it becomes a different lens depending on the aperture and distance, even changing the ISO makes the lens behaving differently. It takes a lot of practice. I'll be shooting much more 35 1.4 this year but I'll have to study the lens more.

I agree with the others, great shots!!

I also agree the 35L is a tough lens to use effectively. I need some more practice myself...

antonello wrote in post #4618844
thanks guys

I wasn't sure about the 35 1.4 that night (the lens gives some distortion in particular when the alignment with the horizon is OFF -and Times Square goes vertical..easily LOL)

But it was very popular within the press photographers, probably the most used along with the obvious 70-200. It was a surprise actually: so many 35 1.4 in the same place eheh

In any case the lens has some "magic" power: but probably the most difficult lens for me to use: it becomes a different lens depending on the aperture and distance, even changing the ISO makes the lens behaving differently. It takes a lot of practice. I'll be shooting much more 35 1.4 this year but I'll have to study the lens more.

My Daughter with my new 35L

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Hey Mark, lets see some photos from your 35L buddy...

pmarz wrote in post #4618969
My Daughter with my new 35L

Nice. Was that taken on a full frame or crop camera?

breakdown wrote in post #4619856
Nice. Was that taken on a full frame or crop camera?

The 40d but I will be saving for the 5d replacement.

I've said it before and I'll say it again. . . I have GOT to get this lens!! I want to experience the 'magic' of it and master its challenges.

But, I am beginning to have some minor (very minor) second thoughts on getting this lens for a crop sensor camera. Have actually started a little flip-flopping between this one and the 24L. But keep coming back to the 35L.

i had my 35L on my 300D and 400D rebels then went to a 5D

LCPhotography wrote in post #4625172

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! Wow those are great.

ChucklesKY wrote in post #4625354
I've said it before and I'll say it again. . . I have GOT to get this lens!! I want to experience the 'magic' of it and master its challenges.

But, I am beginning to have some minor (very minor) second thoughts on getting this lens for a crop sensor camera. Have actually started a little flip-flopping between this one and the 24L. But keep coming back to the 35L.

yup join the club. I have an even harder decision to make, 35L, 24L or go zoom first and get the 24-70 and make a decision on a prime at the end of the year.

My advice is go 35 if you have FF and 24 if you have a crop...

Or get both