This one should be better.
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Which L prime(s) brought you great joy?
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This one should be better.
renaissance_myth
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50 f1.2L and 300 f2.8L IS mark I. superb lenses.
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Great! The official Canon trinity primes are 35L, 85L and 135L (these is also being reflected here in this poll as the three most popular L primes) but there is nothing to stop people from being impressed by other Ls.
http://photo.net/canon-eos-digital-camera-forum/00ZPqx
renaissance_myth
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that is so correct. i currently use the 1dmk4 and slowly migrating to prime only ownership and it being a 1.3 APS-H and for my shooting needs, my current owned version of the trinity are the 24L, 50L and the 300L.
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Other than the trinity primes, my favorites would be the 24L, 300 2.8 and 500L. Occasionally I would dream about the Eye of Sauron.
http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/archive/index.php/t-21157.html
renaissance_myth
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that would be legendary. LOL on a similar note, I walked into a shop two days ago because I saw the 50mm f1.0L. lol 5.2k I almost fainted. hah!
Currently only have 2 lenses that I used for the type of shoots I do - 50mm f1.8 (amazing performance for the price point) if you can overlook the build quality - it can run with the some of the very best 50s around -and I have used ALOT of 50s 
. The other is my workhorse 85mm f1.2 Mk1 which is not the sharpest lens out there but it is amazingly skin friendly for giving the glow on studio shoots without much processing.
BUT the one lens from Canon that I truly regret letting go is the 200mm f1.8 - truly one of the top 5 in my list ever.
. The other is my workhorse 85mm f1.2 Mk1 which is not the sharpest lens out there but it is amazingly skin friendly for giving the glow on studio shoots without much processing.BUT the one lens from Canon that I truly regret letting go is the 200mm f1.8 - truly one of the top 5 in my list ever.
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I borrowed a 35mm f1.4L lens from my friend. Tried it however the focusing is so difficult. Got any tips from the expert here on how to improve focusing?
Btw, anyone recommend which L lens to take baby that move fast would be a better choice? Haha just a random question.
Btw, anyone recommend which L lens to take baby that move fast would be a better choice? Haha just a random question.
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Not sure if I can help. My method is very basic, using the center focusing point to focus and then recompose. Not as accurate as selecting the focus point but fast and easy.
http://photographylife.com/focus-and-recompose-technique
For fast baby shots lenses like 50 1.4, 85 1.8, should be good enough. 85L AF slower and 135L you are a little far. Can try 50L.
I realised that the prob is that the IQ is too soft at F1.4. Once i go to F2 onwards will be no prob. But like wasted if dun shoot at 1.4 most of the time.
tsaieh
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not necessary all the time need f1.4 in my opinion. and normally it need 1-2 stops to get a sweet spot on different lens. also depend on situation. but it is very good to use in really low light condition without the need to use flash.
Ha ha, I can only agree with you but what to do? :dunno: Actually I have been waiting for a long time for Canon to address this. Maybe you can shoot at f1.6 so you don't feel so wasted? :think:
Hi guys, I'm sure most of you are veterans of primes. I'm stucked with a decision . . . i'm shooting with the new Sigma 35mm f1.4 Art lens but i feel like getting the 50mm f1.2L is it worth the shot ? I'm shooting more on wedding portraits. Any advice ? Should I just stay shooting with the 35mm or get the 50L ? Many thanks in advance !
I am not a wedding photographer but my suggestion is to stay with your 35 1.4 as it forces you to be more intimate. I feel the 50L is overpriced but you might find a cheap and good used one.
tsaieh
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if you feel you need the 50mm, i can suggest getting the 50mm f1.4 instead of the L lens. i like that lens very much. still able to produce the soft image background and is cheaper. btw, u are using a FF?
Actually on second thought a 50mm is probably much easier to use than your 35mm as you do not want to get in the way. Canon's 50mm each has its own flaw but you can make them work for you. So a 50L maybe just the thing for you if the price is right.
Wah these are v poisonous words. Make me wan to buy oso. Haha..
Yeap im using a FF... shooting with the 6D now loving the cam eversince when i first bought it... Thanks guys most likely i might get the 50 ... But since im using the 35 ... Is it advisable to get the 24mm f1.4 mark 2 too? im leaning more towards prime as the images are really nice so sharp that it hurts haha...
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