Just got the canon 16-35 ii and having a hard time seeing the value in this uwa
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UWA's are fun! They aren't 'easy' to use because of the extreme perspective, but, they are quite useful for many types of shots! You do have to consider the elements in the shot, where with something like a 50mm it's 'easier.'
Sometimes it's not just for tight spaces either...
Here's a few with people. First is from a same sex wedding, the other 2 are from a very small wedding with the same group of people with 16-35, then a 50 1.4. Last is from a larger wedding.
keep it or sell it? It really depends on what your doing with it. UWA's have a special look to them, but, you do have to know what your doing with them to get the most out of them, and you should have some other lenses for a more natural look. If your just looking to get good shots of the fam on vacations, sell the 16-35 and snag a 24-105
Sometimes it's not just for tight spaces either...
Here's a few with people. First is from a same sex wedding, the other 2 are from a very small wedding with the same group of people with 16-35, then a 50 1.4. Last is from a larger wedding.
keep it or sell it? It really depends on what your doing with it. UWA's have a special look to them, but, you do have to know what your doing with them to get the most out of them, and you should have some other lenses for a more natural look. If your just looking to get good shots of the fam on vacations, sell the 16-35 and snag a 24-105
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Chuck Alaimo said:
First shot is brilliant! I was just going to reccomend the OP to check out Scott Kelby's tips on wide angle portraits, when I stumbled on your great shot.
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Quasimodo said:
TY! That one was especially tricky because I had the couple framed at the edge, where the distortion would be the worst. I did do some work in LR to reduce the distortion.
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TY! That one was especially tricky because I had the couple framed at the edge, where the distortion would be the worst. I did do some work in LR to reduce the distortion.
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With a great result! What kind of light set-up did you use for it?
TY! That one was especially tricky because I had the couple framed at the edge, where the distortion would be the worst. I did do some work in LR to reduce the distortion.
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With a great result! What kind of light set-up did you use for it?
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This lens does take some learning, but I'm getting there and I'm sure you will too.
Explore different viewpoints (as you should do with any lens) and also consider using flash while experimenting with both exposure compensation and flash compensation too.
This ain't no normal lens, so don't try to use it as such.
Explore different viewpoints (as you should do with any lens) and also consider using flash while experimenting with both exposure compensation and flash compensation too.
This ain't no normal lens, so don't try to use it as such.
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TY! That one was especially tricky because I had the couple framed at the edge, where the distortion would be the worst. I did do some work in LR to reduce the distortion.
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With a great result! What kind of light set-up did you use for it?
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I did have 2 off cam speedlights...no modifyers
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and 2 more...again, totally different scene...
in the first one I was definitely embracing the distortion, the girl I was shooting was very thin and not overly tall, but taller than average. This is where distortion can be your friend...but even with that in mind...it's not for everyone.
in the first one I was definitely embracing the distortion, the girl I was shooting was very thin and not overly tall, but taller than average. This is where distortion can be your friend...but even with that in mind...it's not for everyone.
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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.
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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Tabor Warren Photography
I want to go shoot something with a Canon...
I LOVE using UWA's!
The images here are from the 17-40. I chose these in particular since they are all shot as wide as possible. I also use my UWA ~2x a week working indoors for a company here in Tulsa. I would, however, really consider your style. My wife rarely ever shoots with my 17-40 on her 60D, she prefers the 35L, that is her style and that is what she uses to get results. The 17-40 was the first L lens we bought and I have grown to love it despite it's flaws. Next year I plan on upgrading to the 16-35, but if you are a fan of the UWA look, I would consider the 16-35, 17-40, or Tamron 17-50 2.8. I have used all three and have few complaints with any of them.
Again, if wide is your style, have some fun, but if not, save your money to later optimize your shooting style.
-Tabor
The images here are from the 17-40. I chose these in particular since they are all shot as wide as possible. I also use my UWA ~2x a week working indoors for a company here in Tulsa. I would, however, really consider your style. My wife rarely ever shoots with my 17-40 on her 60D, she prefers the 35L, that is her style and that is what she uses to get results. The 17-40 was the first L lens we bought and I have grown to love it despite it's flaws. Next year I plan on upgrading to the 16-35, but if you are a fan of the UWA look, I would consider the 16-35, 17-40, or Tamron 17-50 2.8. I have used all three and have few complaints with any of them.
Again, if wide is your style, have some fun, but if not, save your money to later optimize your shooting style.
-Tabor
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I have it, used to use it quite a bit, mainly Landscape, but found, as have others, that it has issues, mainly as has been pointed out, corner distortion. I finally bought the New TSE 17 & TSE 24 and have been extremely happy with the results from these two lenses.
I've even used it for a while in my Underwater Imaging, Housed in a Seacam Housing attached to the 5DMK2 & now the 5DMK 3, horrible is about the only word I can think of in this situation.
I'de say for me, the 16-35f/2.8 L II has been my most disappointing Canon Lens.
I've even used it for a while in my Underwater Imaging, Housed in a Seacam Housing attached to the 5DMK2 & now the 5DMK 3, horrible is about the only word I can think of in this situation.
I'de say for me, the 16-35f/2.8 L II has been my most disappointing Canon Lens.
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KKCFamilyman said:
Obviously you're doing well enough professionally (in whatever field that may be) to afford these nice things and go on nice vacations with the family. to get to that point in your career likely took a good deal of time and effort. Apply the same now to your photography. A lens wont improve your photography as much as shooting thousands of images will. Get out there and shoot and don't worry so much about keeping up with the gear head nuts who think nothing can be done without a $2000 lens. If I was in your shoes I'd pick one lens and only shoot with that for the better part of a year, maybe even try a 365 or 52 project. That will teach you more about photography than any course/book/shiny new object of your desire ever will.
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