2nd Thirty Days – Day Six
Posted on Wednesday, 10 March 2010 @ 7:05pm by David
Abandoned Osco Drug, Columbia, Mo. | Panasonic Lumix G1 and 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 lens @ 22mm; exposed 1/40 sec. @ f/4.6, ISO 400.
2nd Thirty Days – Day Five
Posted on Tuesday, 9 March 2010 @ 4:00pm by David
Today I have to return to Canon the 50mm f/1.2L lens that I’ve been enjoying so much. It is remarkable just how superior this lens is to the 50mm f/1.4 that I have been using for a few years now. Is it sharp? Of course, the 50 f/1.4 is no slouch, either. However, the contrast and the bokeh of the 50 f/1.2L are simply amazing. Am I buying one? Not right now, but it’s definitely on my “wish list” for the next couple of years! Highly recommended.
Why is Chris Dunn sad? | Canon 5D Mk. II and 50mm f/1.2L lens; exposed 1/100 sec. @ f/2, ISO 160
Ah...her Sweetarts were stuck in the vending machine! | Canon 5D Mk. II and 50mm f/1.2L lens; exposed 1/125 sec. @ f/2, ISO 160
Mito seems to have the same expression, though... | Canon 5D Mk. II and 50mm f/1.2L lens; exposed 1/160 sec. @ f/1.2, ISO 160
One (OK, two) more reason(s) to like the Canon 50mm f/1.2L
Posted on Tuesday, 9 March 2010 @ 12:59am by David
Calin Ilea at Rock Bridge Memorial State Park | Canon 1D Mk. III and 50mm f/1.2L; exposed 1/320 sec. @ f/1.2, ISO 100
Two more reasons to like this lens: the smoothest background one could ask for that isn’t solid sand/water/etc., and ridiculously sharp wide open. This is f/1.2, folks. Shallow depth of field but helped by a couple feet of distance? Sure. But the 50 f/1.4 can’t do this. Why Calin looks so concerned about the grill is another matter altogether…
2nd Thirty Days – Day Four
Posted on Monday, 8 March 2010 @ 12:00pm by David
Jakob Berr at Rock Bridge State Park | Canon 1D Mk. III and 50mm f/1.2L lens; exposed 1/50 sec. @ f/1.2, ISO 3200
While the noise performance of the 1D Mark III is not quite up to the same level as the 5D Mark II, its ability to focus in low light is far superior. “Horses for courses.”
A thought about equipment…
Posted on Sunday, 7 March 2010 @ 11:21pm by David
What the Duck - 3-7-2010 | www.whattheduck.net
For the past few days I’ve been working with a Canon 50mm f/1.2L lens from Canon Professional Services. It’s a fantastic lens: built solidly, weather-sealed, fast, smooth bokeh. I’m hoping to get a 35mm f/1.4L from CPS next, as it’s one that a few of my friends absolutely rave about. And I’d like to see a 1D Mk. IV, and wouldn’t mind comparing my 5D Mk. II to the 1Ds Mk. III.
But, as much as I like new equipment, any camera is better than no camera, and no camera guarantees excellent pictures. Gear is no replacement for experience, and lack of gear should not be a limiting factor for any photographer. Instead, we should all aspire to make the most with what we have.
Even people like me, who enjoy tinkering…
2nd Thirty Days – Day Three
Posted on Sunday, 7 March 2010 @ 8:25pm by David
Stumbling home | Canon 5D Mk. II and 50mm f/1.2L lens; exposed 1/160 sec. @ f/1.2, ISO 2500
