The Official Head-Case Photography Thread.

[mypasswordis]

RIP Myron.

Nice pics, all. Jin makes me curious about shooting film...

[jinp6301]

dont do it. too expensive

[Salt Peanuts]

Thanks! What would the equivalent be for a crop sensor? A 35mm prime?

Yeah, 35mm on Canon crop sensor works out to 56mm. I've got a Canon 35mm f/2 and I really like the lens - but f/1.4 would be great (I just don't have $1400 for 35mm L lens).

[falkon]

So there's a lot of rumors running around about an update to one of the inexpensive primes (either 35mm 1.8 or 50mm 1.4) in September/October. I'd wait for that if you're using a Canon body.

Also Viveza 2 came out recently and I gave it a try. It's very handy and quick to add dynamic contrast/color saturation.

[falkon]

Canon XTi 50mm f/1.8

I with Picasa's resizing didn't suck.

[HeadphoneAddict]

Some photos of Pikes Peak taken from above Woodland Park on the Rampart Range Road. The first is my new desktop background, which I though was cool because the peak had a halo cloud going around it.

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Photo taken at Elitch Gardens amusement park, with my son on the ride:

[Salt Peanuts]

So there's a lot of rumors running around about an update to one of the inexpensive primes (either 35mm 1.8 or 50mm 1.4) in September/October. I'd wait for that if you're using a Canon body.

I'm not buying a new lens anytime soon, except perhaps a nifty fifty. Unless, of course, the rumored new 35mm actually comes out and is head and shoulders better than the 35mm f/2 (and keep the same cost or be cheaper, like the Nikon 35mm f/1..

Edited August 16, 2010 by Salt Peanuts

[falkon]

I think it will be around the same cost and much better since the 35mm f/2 is so old. I doubt it'll be in the same range as the the Nikon, though. Unless, like the Nikon, it's APS-C only (EF-S).

[VPI]

A few more with a different lens and some with flash.

[Salt Peanuts]

Nice dragonfly shot, Jeff. I've been meaning to take pics of them myself since our yard appears to be overrun by them, though they're never around when I go out.

BTW, what lens and what plant is that on the last pic?

[jinp6301]

So there's a lot of rumors running around about an update to one of the inexpensive primes (either 35mm 1.8 or 50mm 1.4) in September/October. I'd wait for that if you're using a Canon body.

Also Viveza 2 came out recently and I gave it a try. It's very handy and quick to add dynamic contrast/color saturation.

ooh, new cheap prime. i guess i should hold off buying any lenses for now

[Salt Peanuts]

I think it will be around the same cost and much better since the 35mm f/2 is so old. I doubt it'll be in the same range as the the Nikon, though. Unless, like the Nikon, it's APS-C only (EF-S).

For my use, I've got no problem with 35mm f/2's performance (though a quiet USM focusing would be a plus). As for age, they're all old - the last non-macro or non-L prime was released in '95.

ooh, new cheap prime. i guess i should hold off buying any lenses for now

It still won't be cheap enough, methinks (probably in $400 and up range).

[jinp6301]

If its as versatile as the 50mm 1.4 for a full frame, $400 might not be that bad (compared to other lenses)

[Nebby]

I had rented the 35mm 1.4 for the weekend to take photos of the kendo tournament. Great lens but that price tag hurts

[Salt Peanuts]

I had rented the 35mm 1.4 for the weekend to take photos of the kendo tournament. Great lens but that price tag hurts

:drool:

[VPI]

BTW, what lens and what plant is that on the last pic?

I believe that is a Yucca Plant.

The lens was the 35 f1.4L I believe but i tried several so I may be off there.

[Voltron]

I believe that is a Yucca Plant.

Common deflection used by poppy growers.

Nice pics, Jeff.

Nice pic of the kid, Jin.

[falkon]

I believe that is a Yucca Plant.

The lens was the 35 f1.4L I believe but i tried several so I may be off there.

It was at 55mm f/14 so I'm guessing that 24-70mm again.

[HeadphoneAddict]

Any thoughts about the iPhone photos I posted the other day? I was wondering what you guys thought about the composition or framing, despite the sucky camera. The photos are unedited, and I might try to buy an app that could enhance them a bit.

[Uncle Erik]

Thought I'd put a few up of the kids. These were taken on Mother's Day in Descanso Gardens:

[The Monkey]

Beautiful! Welcome back, Erik.

[Salt Peanuts]

Beautiful kids, Erik!

[Salt Peanuts]

Couple shots from the weekend. I was using 85 1.8 at/close to its MFD and I kept nudging myself ever so closer than the MFD, resulting in OOF shots. Below are two survivors.

[Currawong]

Nice one Uncle Erik.

I had to grab the camera quickly before she ripped the improvised bandana off her head, but, ya know...such random flashes of inspiration and all that don't make for great photos, but still ...

[digger945]

omg you are so blessed Amos

what a doll she is.