Photography Post Vol. 2

[airfrogusmc]

A few B&Ws

[jeepster]

really dig those airfrog, what're you shooting with?

[airfrogusmc]

Thanks Jeepster,

I have a couple of 5Ds and

24L, 35L, 85L and 200 2L....

[nocoolonesleft]

Thanks Jeepster,

I have a couple of 5Ds and

24L, 35L, 85L and 200 2L....

Hot damn...

[jeepster]

snap

I feel like I'm missing out cause I shoot with a Nikon...

[ZMEH]

love the colours airfrogusmc!

[airfrogusmc]

Thanks everyone..

Heres a couple more.

[photo]

Impressive lens selection Air, got a favorite out of those? I have heard really good things for the 24.

[airfrogusmc]

The sharpest is the 200 2L..Its the sharpest Canon lens I've ever shot with. My favorite HMMM Maybe the 85L but tomorrow I might say the 200 2L. The 200 is a 5 1/2 pounds of glass; its big thats the only down side...and most used would be the 35L. The 24L is a real jewel to.

[LoganL]

Nikons rock. The 50mm f1.2 is just nasty

[jeepster]

Nikons rock. The 50mm f1.2 is just nasty

wish I could afford it... :\

[JTSO23]

[rockon99]

first roll from my new Rolleiflex. still figuring that thing out. trying to compose the image backwards is strange, and centering things is weird as well.

caught him mid blink... heh

anyone got any tips for composing portraits and things with a square format like this? is the subject in the center a good idea? or does that look too.... well... centered?

[LoganL]

The nikkor f1.2 new is like 450-500. Have any equipment u dont use that u can sell? save up. Im in the process of selling all my digital equipment.

[nocoolonesleft]

1.2 seems a bit impractical for like 90% of shooting. That's really shallow DOF and it would be hard to shoot anything candidly with it, I think. Only situation I can really think of that would make it worthwhile to own one is low light or concerts or something.

[nocoolonesleft]

[virgil]

there are some really great shots in this topic!

i shot these with my canon 350d:

[LoganL]

the f/1.2 can be used for low light candids, low light street-style photography, still photography, and anything else really. i find myself using the shallow depth of field quite a bit. But its really how the photographer utilizes his equipment. Its also has superior image quality, the build and focusing is as good as it gets hands down.

[Boston.]

[marsa]

the f/1.2 can be used for low light candids, low light street-style photography, still photography, and anything else really. i find myself using the shallow depth of field quite a bit. But its really how the photographer utilizes his equipment. Its also has superior image quality, the build and focusing is as good as it gets hands down.

-I try to shoot wide open as much as possible...

[Becks23]

I have a Sigma 30mm f1.4 and I rarely like to shoot wide-open albeit it is sharp. I'd much rather keep the aperture at the lens' sweet-spot for a good center/edge sharpness as overly bokeh'd shots aren't necessarily flattering as well imo.

[marsa]

1.4 on my summulix and 2.0 on my summicrons are sharp as hell.

-try the canon L series 50/1.2 and you will be surpriced

btw its not all about the bokeh...

[virgil]

I have a Sigma 30mm f1.4 and I rarely like to shoot wide-open albeit it is sharp. I'd much rather keep the aperture at the lens' sweet-spot for a good center/edge sharpness as overly bokeh'd shots aren't necessarily flattering as well imo.

well said, that's exactly my opinion too. (btw. i also use the same lens on my canon)

[Becks23]

^^^ yeh word, I'm using it on my Canon 50D... my co-worker just bought one for her D80 as well. The price is pretty good, performance is more than respectable.

After the 50mm f1.8 the Sigma was 2nd prime but I liked it enough to start the process in selling my Canon 17-55mm f2.8. That lens is just way too big (with our without hood) for every day use.

[airfrogusmc]

1.4 on my summulix and 2.0 on my summicrons are sharp as hell.

-try the canon L series 50/1.2 and you will be surpriced

btw its not all about the bokeh...

Lenses like the Leica glass you mentioned and some of the Canon L series like the 35L, 85L and especially the 200 2L are not only good wide open but usually sharper say at f 2.8 than other lenses and both color and contrast are also better across the board.

I shoot a good deal of thngs faster than 2.8 with the 200 2L I shoot wide open a lot....

[marsa]

Lenses like the Leica glass you mentioned and some of the Canon L series like the 35L, 85L and especially the 200 2L are not only good wide open but usually sharper say at f 2.8 than other lenses and both color and contrast are also better across the board.

I shoot a good deal of thngs faster than 2.8 with the 200 2L I shoot wide open a lot....

thats right...

im not talking shit about the sigma´s as they by all means are good value for money, but Ive never regretted buying canon L series...and IMO the difference is easy to spot.

[ledger]

yesteday in the woods

[airfrogusmc]

Heres a couple of available light candids from a corporate job I shot last night

200 2L 5D 1600 ISO.

[nocoolonesleft]

I have a Sigma 30mm f1.4 and I rarely like to shoot wide-open albeit it is sharp. I'd much rather keep the aperture at the lens' sweet-spot for a good center/edge sharpness as overly bokeh'd shots aren't necessarily flattering as well imo.

I agree with you. But, then again, I'm a huge nerd soo....

[jeepster]

did some shots in the style of C0C0's "found-collages"

sorta.

comments/criticism always appreciated