Comments on: First Images with the Canon 5D MK II http://www.thedigitaltrekker.com/2009/01/first-images-with-the-canon-5d-mk-ii/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:31:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: David duChemin http://www.thedigitaltrekker.com/2009/01/first-images-with-the-canon-5d-mk-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-535 David duChemin Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:37:24 +0000 http://www.thedigitaltrekker.com/?p=1246#comment-535 Mario, I'm late to the conversation and it sounds like you've already made up your mind, but I want to throw in my 2-cents on the 135/2.0L - which is easily one of the nicest pieces of glass I've used. I sold mine once I got the 70-200/2.8L IS and then the 85/1.2L - between those lenses the 135 was redundant (and i needed to sell it to justify the 85/1.2) but it's truly, truly amazing. I don't recall if you shoot full frame or not. If you do, the 135 is the upper end of traditional portrait lenses and you'll be stepping backwards alot. But on a APS-C sensor you'll be out of the ballpark. Still, the behavior of the lens is the same for both, just a different crop. So if you're still on the fence, see if you can rent it for a week - it's incredible. Mario, I’m late to the conversation and it sounds like you’ve already made up your mind, but I want to throw in my 2-cents on the 135/2.0L – which is easily one of the nicest pieces of glass I’ve used. I sold mine once I got the 70-200/2.8L IS and then the 85/1.2L – between those lenses the 135 was redundant (and i needed to sell it to justify the 85/1.2) but it’s truly, truly amazing. I don’t recall if you shoot full frame or not. If you do, the 135 is the upper end of traditional portrait lenses and you’ll be stepping backwards alot. But on a APS-C sensor you’ll be out of the ballpark. Still, the behavior of the lens is the same for both, just a different crop. So if you’re still on the fence, see if you can rent it for a week – it’s incredible.

]]> By: David duChemin http://www.thedigitaltrekker.com/2009/01/first-images-with-the-canon-5d-mk-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-6122 David duChemin Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:37:00 +0000 http://www.thedigitaltrekker.com/?p=1246#comment-6122 Mario, I'm late to the conversation and it sounds like you've already made up your mind, but I want to throw in my 2-cents on the 135/2.0L - which is easily one of the nicest pieces of glass I've used. I sold mine once I got the 70-200/2.8L IS and then the 85/1.2L - between those lenses the 135 was redundant (and i needed to sell it to justify the 85/1.2) but it's truly, truly amazing. I don't recall if you shoot full frame or not. If you do, the 135 is the upper end of traditional portrait lenses and you'll be stepping backwards alot. But on a APS-C sensor you'll be out of the ballpark. Still, the behavior of the lens is the same for both, just a different crop. So if you're still on the fence, see if you can rent it for a week - it's incredible. Mario, I’m late to the conversation and it sounds like you’ve already made up your mind, but I want to throw in my 2-cents on the 135/2.0L – which is easily one of the nicest pieces of glass I’ve used. I sold mine once I got the 70-200/2.8L IS and then the 85/1.2L – between those lenses the 135 was redundant (and i needed to sell it to justify the 85/1.2) but it’s truly, truly amazing. I don’t recall if you shoot full frame or not. If you do, the 135 is the upper end of traditional portrait lenses and you’ll be stepping backwards alot. But on a APS-C sensor you’ll be out of the ballpark. Still, the behavior of the lens is the same for both, just a different crop. So if you’re still on the fence, see if you can rent it for a week – it’s incredible.

]]> By: David duChemin http://www.thedigitaltrekker.com/2009/01/first-images-with-the-canon-5d-mk-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-4786 David duChemin Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:37:00 +0000 http://www.thedigitaltrekker.com/?p=1246#comment-4786 Mario, I'm late to the conversation and it sounds like you've already made up your mind, but I want to throw in my 2-cents on the 135/2.0L - which is easily one of the nicest pieces of glass I've used. I sold mine once I got the 70-200/2.8L IS and then the 85/1.2L - between those lenses the 135 was redundant (and i needed to sell it to justify the 85/1.2) but it's truly, truly amazing. I don't recall if you shoot full frame or not. If you do, the 135 is the upper end of traditional portrait lenses and you'll be stepping backwards alot. But on a APS-C sensor you'll be out of the ballpark. Still, the behavior of the lens is the same for both, just a different crop. So if you're still on the fence, see if you can rent it for a week - it's incredible. Mario, I’m late to the conversation and it sounds like you’ve already made up your mind, but I want to throw in my 2-cents on the 135/2.0L – which is easily one of the nicest pieces of glass I’ve used. I sold mine once I got the 70-200/2.8L IS and then the 85/1.2L – between those lenses the 135 was redundant (and i needed to sell it to justify the 85/1.2) but it’s truly, truly amazing. I don’t recall if you shoot full frame or not. If you do, the 135 is the upper end of traditional portrait lenses and you’ll be stepping backwards alot. But on a APS-C sensor you’ll be out of the ballpark. Still, the behavior of the lens is the same for both, just a different crop. So if you’re still on the fence, see if you can rent it for a week – it’s incredible.

]]> By: Mario http://www.thedigitaltrekker.com/2009/01/first-images-with-the-canon-5d-mk-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-534 Mario Sat, 24 Jan 2009 17:20:28 +0000 http://www.thedigitaltrekker.com/?p=1246#comment-534 Thanks a lot, Matt! I obviously need to read your blog more then :) Now that my University studies are through and I'll be living in Turkey, I'll have more time to press on as a photographer--which clearly involves reading blogs like yours and David duChemin's. I am going to buy the Canon 85mm f/1.8 after I get paid for tonight's photo shoot. Thanks a lot, Matt! I obviously need to read your blog more then :) Now that my University studies are through and I’ll be living in Turkey, I’ll have more time to press on as a photographer–which clearly involves reading blogs like yours and David duChemin’s.

I am going to buy the Canon 85mm f/1.8 after I get paid for tonight’s photo shoot.

]]> By: Mario http://www.thedigitaltrekker.com/2009/01/first-images-with-the-canon-5d-mk-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-6121 Mario Sat, 24 Jan 2009 17:20:00 +0000 http://www.thedigitaltrekker.com/?p=1246#comment-6121 Thanks a lot, Matt! I obviously need to read your blog more then :) Now that my University studies are through and I'll be living in Turkey, I'll have more time to press on as a photographer--which clearly involves reading blogs like yours and David duChemin's. I am going to buy the Canon 85mm f/1.8 after I get paid for tonight's photo shoot. Thanks a lot, Matt! I obviously need to read your blog more then :) Now that my University studies are through and I’ll be living in Turkey, I’ll have more time to press on as a photographer–which clearly involves reading blogs like yours and David duChemin’s.

I am going to buy the Canon 85mm f/1.8 after I get paid for tonight’s photo shoot.

]]> By: Mario http://www.thedigitaltrekker.com/2009/01/first-images-with-the-canon-5d-mk-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-4785 Mario Sat, 24 Jan 2009 17:20:00 +0000 http://www.thedigitaltrekker.com/?p=1246#comment-4785 Thanks a lot, Matt! I obviously need to read your blog more then :) Now that my University studies are through and I'll be living in Turkey, I'll have more time to press on as a photographer--which clearly involves reading blogs like yours and David duChemin's. I am going to buy the Canon 85mm f/1.8 after I get paid for tonight's photo shoot. Thanks a lot, Matt! I obviously need to read your blog more then :) Now that my University studies are through and I’ll be living in Turkey, I’ll have more time to press on as a photographer–which clearly involves reading blogs like yours and David duChemin’s.

I am going to buy the Canon 85mm f/1.8 after I get paid for tonight’s photo shoot.

]]> By: Matt Brandon http://www.thedigitaltrekker.com/2009/01/first-images-with-the-canon-5d-mk-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-533 Matt Brandon Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:02:43 +0000 http://www.thedigitaltrekker.com/?p=1246#comment-533 Sorry Mario, I have been away and with out email or internet. I have also been dealing with a personal friends crisis. Even though you are an old friend you must be a new reader to the blog as I have raved abut the 1.8 for years. It was my favorite lens in my kit up till the 1.2. This lens is sharp as a razor, great colors and a really nice bokeh. Many have reviewed this lens by saying the 1.2 is not worth the value because the 1.8 is so good. Now, after shooting the 1.2 for just over two weeks, I can't go that far, but I understand what the reviewers are saying. It is a killer lens, and if you don't have the bucks for the 1.2 then this should be in your kit...buy it! Sorry Mario, I have been away and with out email or internet. I have also been dealing with a personal friends crisis. Even though you are an old friend you must be a new reader to the blog as I have raved abut the 1.8 for years. It was my favorite lens in my kit up till the 1.2. This lens is sharp as a razor, great colors and a really nice bokeh. Many have reviewed this lens by saying the 1.2 is not worth the value because the 1.8 is so good. Now, after shooting the 1.2 for just over two weeks, I can’t go that far, but I understand what the reviewers are saying. It is a killer lens, and if you don’t have the bucks for the 1.2 then this should be in your kit…buy it!

]]> By: Matt Brandon http://www.thedigitaltrekker.com/2009/01/first-images-with-the-canon-5d-mk-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-6120 Matt Brandon Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:02:00 +0000 http://www.thedigitaltrekker.com/?p=1246#comment-6120 Sorry Mario, I have been away and with out email or internet. I have also been dealing with a personal friends crisis. Even though you are an old friend you must be a new reader to the blog as I have raved abut the 1.8 for years. It was my favorite lens in my kit up till the 1.2. This lens is sharp as a razor, great colors and a really nice bokeh. Many have reviewed this lens by saying the 1.2 is not worth the value because the 1.8 is so good. Now, after shooting the 1.2 for just over two weeks, I can't go that far, but I understand what the reviewers are saying. It is a killer lens, and if you don't have the bucks for the 1.2 then this should be in your kit...buy it! Sorry Mario, I have been away and with out email or internet. I have also been dealing with a personal friends crisis. Even though you are an old friend you must be a new reader to the blog as I have raved abut the 1.8 for years. It was my favorite lens in my kit up till the 1.2. This lens is sharp as a razor, great colors and a really nice bokeh. Many have reviewed this lens by saying the 1.2 is not worth the value because the 1.8 is so good. Now, after shooting the 1.2 for just over two weeks, I can’t go that far, but I understand what the reviewers are saying. It is a killer lens, and if you don’t have the bucks for the 1.2 then this should be in your kit…buy it!

]]> By: Matt Brandon http://www.thedigitaltrekker.com/2009/01/first-images-with-the-canon-5d-mk-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-4784 Matt Brandon Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:02:00 +0000 http://www.thedigitaltrekker.com/?p=1246#comment-4784 Sorry Mario, I have been away and with out email or internet. I have also been dealing with a personal friends crisis. Even though you are an old friend you must be a new reader to the blog as I have raved abut the 1.8 for years. It was my favorite lens in my kit up till the 1.2. This lens is sharp as a razor, great colors and a really nice bokeh. Many have reviewed this lens by saying the 1.2 is not worth the value because the 1.8 is so good. Now, after shooting the 1.2 for just over two weeks, I can't go that far, but I understand what the reviewers are saying. It is a killer lens, and if you don't have the bucks for the 1.2 then this should be in your kit...buy it! Sorry Mario, I have been away and with out email or internet. I have also been dealing with a personal friends crisis. Even though you are an old friend you must be a new reader to the blog as I have raved abut the 1.8 for years. It was my favorite lens in my kit up till the 1.2. This lens is sharp as a razor, great colors and a really nice bokeh. Many have reviewed this lens by saying the 1.2 is not worth the value because the 1.8 is so good. Now, after shooting the 1.2 for just over two weeks, I can’t go that far, but I understand what the reviewers are saying. It is a killer lens, and if you don’t have the bucks for the 1.2 then this should be in your kit…buy it!

]]> By: Mario http://www.thedigitaltrekker.com/2009/01/first-images-with-the-canon-5d-mk-ii/comment-page-1/#comment-532 Mario Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:21:31 +0000 http://www.thedigitaltrekker.com/?p=1246#comment-532 Matt, I've been reading reviews and reading your blog. I wanted the 85mm 1.2L--the glass orb, but it is out of my price range and I heard it's AF was slow. What do you think? So I switched my research to the 135mm F2L and read nothing but good--tack sharp, fast AF, etc. Of course 135mm may be too much telephoto for portraits. Since you're shooting excellent portraits like Michael Jordan used to dunk basketballs, I thought I'd get your opinion. I've recently been eyeing the 85mm 1.8 (non-L) b/c it's definitely in my price range. Did you ever shoot with that? Any thoughts? I thought that maybe because it's a prime lens I could get away with not having an L lens, but my zoom lenses will all be L from now on :) I currently have the 24-70mm F2.8L and the 70-200 F/4L--both are sweet! I also have the 99 dollar 50mm 1.8 which is alright (nice bokeh) but will eventually be a nice hacky sack. Your thoughts are greatly appreciated.. Mario Matt,

I’ve been reading reviews and reading your blog. I wanted the 85mm 1.2L–the glass orb, but it is out of my price range and I heard it’s AF was slow. What do you think?

So I switched my research to the 135mm F2L and read nothing but good–tack sharp, fast AF, etc. Of course 135mm may be too much telephoto for portraits. Since you’re shooting excellent portraits like Michael Jordan used to dunk basketballs, I thought I’d get your opinion.

I’ve recently been eyeing the 85mm 1.8 (non-L) b/c it’s definitely in my price range. Did you ever shoot with that? Any thoughts? I thought that maybe because it’s a prime lens I could get away with not having an L lens, but my zoom lenses will all be L from now on :) I currently have the 24-70mm F2.8L and the 70-200 F/4L–both are sweet! I also have the 99 dollar 50mm 1.8 which is alright (nice bokeh) but will eventually be a nice hacky sack.

Your thoughts are greatly appreciated..

Mario

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