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Lenses / Re: Just got the canon 16-35 ii and having a hard time seeing the value in this uwa

« on: April 19, 2013, 08:29:21 PM »

I do agree with everyone here, but, you have the lens.  Unless you plan to return it for full price to the place you bought it, I would say keep it (unless money is real tight).  Consider it to be a challenge, learn how to use it with people...or, just be glad that you have a great landscape lens.  I love my 16-35 and it's become my go to even photography lens.  I do a lot of freelance work for a a local publication and generally speaking it's my go to lens for that work.  I guess it all depends on how much ambition you have with photography (you seem to have a large $$$ budget, but do you have the time to tinker with the lens, dig into it, figure out how it can be used?).  If you lack the time, and the patience to learn, then yeah, sell it and stick with the focal lengths your comfortable with.  But, if you give it a chance then you may find you'll like it in the long run.  Your call obviously, but as one who loves the lens, it's hard to just say go sell it....

Yeah i should have researched or rented before I bought. Thw uwa just is not a perspective I am going for right now. I like tighter shots with less of the environment in the pic. I rented the 100mm macro and a 1.4 extender to see if going in that direction inspires me otherwise ill hang onto it and after 6 months if it goes unused ill sell it.

Sorry i rented the 100mm macro to try for portraits and the 1.4 extender for my 70-200 to see if more reach is of any inspiration but it aounds like the 16-35 will help make me work for composition so maybe it is a good lens for my. I love that foreworks shot.

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Lenses / Re: Just got the canon 16-35 ii and having a hard time seeing the value in this uwa

« on: April 19, 2013, 07:19:06 PM »

I do agree with everyone here, but, you have the lens.  Unless you plan to return it for full price to the place you bought it, I would say keep it (unless money is real tight).  Consider it to be a challenge, learn how to use it with people...or, just be glad that you have a great landscape lens.  I love my 16-35 and it's become my go to even photography lens.  I do a lot of freelance work for a a local publication and generally speaking it's my go to lens for that work.  I guess it all depends on how much ambition you have with photography (you seem to have a large $$$ budget, but do you have the time to tinker with the lens, dig into it, figure out how it can be used?).  If you lack the time, and the patience to learn, then yeah, sell it and stick with the focal lengths your comfortable with.  But, if you give it a chance then you may find you'll like it in the long run.  Your call obviously, but as one who loves the lens, it's hard to just say go sell it....

Yeah i should have researched or rented before I bought. Thw uwa just is not a perspective I am going for right now. I like tighter shots with less of the environment in the pic. I rented the 100mm macro and a 1.4 extender to see if going in that direction inspires me otherwise ill hang onto it and after 6 months if it goes unused ill sell it.

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Lenses / Re: Just got the canon 16-35 ii and having a hard time seeing the value in this uwa

« on: April 19, 2013, 10:29:43 AM »

KKC,

I read your post and thought to myself, "isn't this the guy that wrote that he was thinking of selling his 5d3 and downgrading his whole system just a few months ago?"

So, I looked at your recent posts and sure enough, yes you did.   Then I noticed that you did a 180 and went the other direction and spent quite a bit more money on a sig 35 1.4 and the 16-35...and the whole time you've been contemplating a 1DX?

My two cents...slow way down my friend....way down.

I know but I have a short period of time here before my extra photo money will run out so I was trying to get some gear Before I am wanting a lens I can no longer afford. I love my sigma 35mm now that I mfa it the iq is awesome. I am just having a hard time creatively with the 16-35.

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Lenses / Re: Just got the canon 16-35 ii and having a hard time seeing the value in this uwa

« on: April 18, 2013, 10:46:30 PM »

Personally, I think you need to settle down and cool off on all the new gear.  Just use your camera and a few lenses and get good at photography before you worry so much about gear all the time.  Just some friendly advice that I think will help you relax.

+1

Thanks for the honesty

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Lenses / Re: Just got the canon 16-35 ii and having a hard time seeing the value in this uwa

« on: April 18, 2013, 08:09:47 PM »

ok here is another one of my favorite shots to take. I think now that I like more reach than a uwa gives and my style is not landscape so you are all right in that I should have bought based on need rather than completing a trio of excellent lenses because other people have them.http://www.flickr.com/photos/69086871@N03/8661001977/#

This was with my sigma 35mm. I am just into isolation and that 3d affect. I am seeing already too much is left in the frame for my type of photography. I probably should have grabbed the 50 or 85mm prime. I know I would not be on here asking its use. I just figured I would try something new and I do eventually want to grab some of my downtown Chicago skyline and this lens would fit that bill. Just on the fence.

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Lenses / Re: Just got the canon 16-35 ii and having a hard time seeing the value in this uwa

« on: April 18, 2013, 11:47:00 AM »

you don't see the real value because you are a beginner. This lens is meant for creative photographers who can think of depth, perspective, composition and intelligent framing.

Those 2 photos you posted are snapshot and can be easily taken using an iphone.

even though this was put rather rudely, I have to agree on some level.  (although I think "learncanon" needs to learn a little tact)

an UWA is a special lens and from the examples you posted, it looks like a 24-70 might've been more up your alley...or at least a standard zoom.  the distortion is something you can learn to play with.  sounds to me like you purchased the lens without really knowing what you wanted from it.

Yeah i had money to burn and wanted a lens other than my 2470 and 70200 combo so went for it just not sure for my upcoming vacation if this was a good buy vs a lighter telephoto like the 70-300l so put up this post to see real world uses before I just returned it.

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Lenses / Re: Just got the canon 16-35 ii and having a hard time seeing the value in this uwa

« on: April 18, 2013, 12:37:02 AM »

Have you check the Canon 16-35 flicker group? There is plenty of photos in there only with this lens. I have it and enjoy it a lot..

I have but not many that i saw with people but rather landscape type shots.

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Lenses / Re: Just got the canon 16-35 ii and having a hard time seeing the value in this uwa

« on: April 18, 2013, 12:07:52 AM »

Are you just using it at the widest setting?  I hate the idea that a lens is "meant" for a certain purpose, but some certainly lean a direction.

Well just for perspective. My worry is that if I got close then my subjects will be distorted. I wonder if I should have went for more reach.  Just wish there were some people shots i could see for inspiration to keep the lens.

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Lenses / Re: One lens for vacation

« on: April 17, 2013, 11:44:38 PM »

I don't miss the 70-105 but the extra stop and sharpness more than make up for it. My favorite just miss the is of the 24-105. Would probably buy again if canon made a newer 24-135 f4 is with all their modern coatings and advancements then that would be a perfect vacation lens. Just bring a prime for low light and you would be set. Also another thought is you could rent the tamron 24-70vc for the trip if you want is.

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Lenses / Just got the canon 16-35 ii and having a hard time seeing the value in this uwa

« on: April 17, 2013, 11:36:37 PM »

I never had a uwa and am going to disney for the 4th and was bringing my 24-70 and sigma 35 but when looking at photo's others were taking they seemed wider than longer. I have played with it tonight and am not sure if its going to serve much purpose since i tend to lack reach but it was highly suggested so I figured i would give it a shot. Any thoughts on how this lens is useful for anything other than landscapes?

This is an example of my vacation shots.

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Rapunzel character greeting by nvtsallo, on Flickr[/url]

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Lenses / Re: Stuck on whether to return sigma 35mm for 35mm 1.4L or 35f2 is

« on: April 11, 2013, 07:19:23 PM »

In luck

Talked to sigma and there is a repair facility 35 min away and i can drop off my body and lens for calibration. Perfect cannot ask for a better option.

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Lenses / Re: Stuck on whether to return sigma 35mm for 35mm 1.4L or 35f2 is

« on: April 09, 2013, 07:37:00 PM »

To the OP...isn't the new Sigma 35mm f/1.4 the one that can be configured via a computer without having to send the lens to Sigma?  I thought it had the ability to adjust front / back focusing issues until you get it correct. 

As others have also said, there is the MFA available on the 5D III itself.  One or the other should fix it, but I'd prefer to fix it on the lens. 

Kind regards,
Jason

I did a +10 mfa and its better still not sure if ill try another copy.

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Lenses / Re: Stuck on whether to return sigma 35mm for 35mm 1.4L or 35f2 is

« on: April 09, 2013, 08:07:51 AM »

Will do and I will report my results

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Lenses / Re: Stuck on whether to return sigma 35mm for 35mm 1.4L or 35f2 is

« on: April 09, 2013, 01:54:46 AM »

also out of interest what servo mode and focus point selection are you using? this could also have something to do with it I typically use single point AF with the 8 assist points surrounding enabled also back button focus and the DoF preview customised to engage servo i find switching rapidly between single shot and servo this lens stile preforms superbly

Single no assist, back button aswell. Even tonight in one shot on a stationary box it front focused at f2.8 . Just frustrated since i never had a lens this far off.

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Lenses / Re: Stuck on whether to return sigma 35mm for 35mm 1.4L or 35f2 is

« on: April 08, 2013, 10:26:39 PM »

The advantage of staying with OEM is that you can send both body and lens to Canon and they will sort out the issue and fix one or both.  The disadvantage is the price.
 
As far as subjects far back being out of focus, that will happen the same, Canon or Sigma or Tamron, ...  Depth of field is going to be shallow at wide apertures.

So then is the canon 35l the better buy or should I pursue getting this lens adjusted? The quality is worth it not the money. I doubt I will shoot at 1.4 much more like 1.8 2.0 or higher just to have a walk about lens which is also why I was wondering about the 35 f2 is but the reviews do not seem so glowing.