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The Bower,Samyang,or aka Rokinon 35mm f/1.4
aRodriguezPixL:
I own the Bower SLY3514C, of the Samyang, or aka Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 fame :) I am in the process of using it, and enjoying it so far on my 5D MKII, handheld :o, :o because I can't stand needing a tripod,monopo, or anypod, in order to just sadly, point and shoot! I hold as still as possible, but pleae be warned, they are not as sharp as they should be, but please bare/bear? with me :) I pray I don't offend, or over post photos of poor quality, or any of any such. I use 5D MKII in M mode,handheld, and random ISO.
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branden:
At f/1.4 I'd imagine that getting the subject in focus is a greater cause of photo blur than camera steadiness. Any photo quicker than 1/200 seconds should not show image shake blur if you weren't moving when you took the shot, and that's being very generous. At f/1.4 in sunlight, I think you'd have trouble getting the shutter speeds of less than 1/1000 second.
PaperTiger:
I'm always really tempted by these lenses (24, 35, 85...) because of their terrific sharpness wide open, but it's tough as a professional to not have AF. I'm even one of the rarities in my age bracket to have spent the majority of my career working in manual too... I just rely too heavily on the speed of AF.
Yes, some of the shots have missed focus, but it's so tough to be hunched over trying to get a shot with that shallow of depth of field and keep yourself from moving front or back...
Do you have a manual focusing screen? I'd be interested to move back to manual with a replaced screen. May make it a viable option...
aRodriguezPixL:
Your comment reminds me of what I think my neighbors feel when I'm outside lol!
"but it's so tough to be hunched over trying to get a shot with that shallow of depth of field and keep yourself from moving front or back..."
No I dont have a focusing, I can't seem to find one for the 5D MKII, unless I'm not searching well? would you have any recommendations? While im asking for tips, could you explain how I could use this...Elinchrom Softlite 25° Grid, assuming i owned one? Thank you very much, for your time, and comments, they are very well received, and noted :)
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