The DSLR thread
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FAO Kiwi Dave...
What do you think if this to share across a Canon EOS 620 FF film camera and an APS-C sensor’s 650S giving approx 56 mm equivalent
Canon EF 35 mm f/2 IS USM Lens - Black
What do you think if this to share across a Canon EOS 620 FF film camera and an APS-C sensor’s 650S giving approx 56 mm equivalent
Canon EF 35 mm f/2 IS USM Lens - Black
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I haven't used one personally but I find the 35mm focal length my far my most used lens on my images. The idea of a smaller one has always appealed. At one point I nearly bought a small digi body and a 35mm just to have as a small thing all the time, then almost bought one of those Sony RX100 where you can't remove the lens. Then I reminded myself I barely take photos and it would be a waste of cash.
I digress. Any 35mm lens on a FF body is awesome. One that's small, has IS is moreso. And 56mm on a crop body is a useful length - why not?
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My 40mm pancake lens lives on my 40D. Nicely compact and pretty sharp imo. Doesn't go to f/2 and no IS but still, f/2.8 isn't bad and < £200.
That would make the 35mm hard to justify for me, but if you don't have one of those already then the 35mm sounds like a good option.
That would make the 35mm hard to justify for me, but if you don't have one of those already then the 35mm sounds like a good option.
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What about this [mention]dinny_g[/mention], one of the better rated lenses. No IS but don’t let that put you off.
https://www.johnlewis.com/canon-ef-50-f ... s/p2073332
https://www.johnlewis.com/canon-ef-50-f ... s/p2073332
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Creeping up on focal length there, especially on a crop sensor.
I have an old one that doesn't work very well anymore. For £99 I should just get a replacement but again, having the pancake lens makes it hard to justify. That and the 70-200 f/2.8 seems to cover my DSLR bases, with the GRII at 18mm for wider shots.
I have an old one that doesn't work very well anymore. For £99 I should just get a replacement but again, having the pancake lens makes it hard to justify. That and the 70-200 f/2.8 seems to cover my DSLR bases, with the GRII at 18mm for wider shots.
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Agree with the comments on the usefulness of 35mm lenses. For £500, however, I would (and did) buy a very good condition 35mm 1.4 L Mk 1. No IS but in most situations you don't need it as at f1.4 it lets in twice the amount of light as an f2 lens (remember, the f-stops are logarithimic with regard to light capturing ability).
My go to on an APS-C camera for a long time was a 30mm 1.4 Sigma which produced beautiful Bokeh despite being less than 100% on focusing.
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You reminded me of several attempts to use my 70-200 on a crop sensor in a photo studio. No, can't step back any further, there's a wall in the way, best make it a head and shoulders shot instead, or change lenses.
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So effectively your focal length at the short end is 112mm - you'd need a pretty big studio for a whole body portrait!
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I've been having lots of fun with mine on the 620 FF body.
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I have a 620 too. Only point of advice is beware the sticky shutter issue - see below:
https://www.instructables.com/id/Manage ... y-Shutter/
https://www.instructables.com/id/Manage ... y-Shutter/
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Valid comments.GG. wrote: ↑Tue Jun 02, 2020 10:43 am Agree with the comments on the usefulness of 35mm lenses. For £500, however, I would (and did) buy a very good condition 35mm 1.4 L Mk 1. No IS but in most situations you don't need it as at f1.4 it lets in twice the amount of light as an f2 lens (remember, the f-stops are logarithimic with regard to light capturing ability).
My go to on an APS-C camera for a long time was a 30mm 1.4 Sigma which produced beautiful Bokeh despite being less than 100% on focusing.
My own 35 is a MkI 35L - it has notable chromatic aberration but is fucking divine. Frankly I'll only swap it out for a MkII, and even then it might be as well, not a replacement.
The 35L MkII, the 85L IS, 11-24 and a few more of the L series TSE lenses are the only ones I still want. But I can borrow the 11-24 and the TSE lenses from work currently so not an issue.
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Mmmm, a few 35mm mk1s here for £700
https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipmen ... 1-4-l-usm/
https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipmen ... 1-4-l-usm/
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I think you could do better from eBay. They look to be an extra 10-15% more expensive just for MBP's profit margin and you aren't getting any warranty with them.JonMad wrote: ↑Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:18 am Mmmm, a few 35mm mk1s here for £700
https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipmen ... 1-4-l-usm/
Other than overall condition and coming complete with box, hood, leather pouch, etc. you need to keep an eye out for the centre pinch lens caps which signify it is a more recent production run.
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I'll be honest, I have been looking at second hand 35mm L's and they are indeed within the same price range but I'm just looking for a small, light, half decent prime which is something I'm missing (85mm Macro aside)
I am going to get a full frame body some time soon and I've sort of factored a new lens into that purchase. Ideally the 24-70 F2.8L with IS but I might defer that and get an Prime L then.
One upside to Covid is I have money to spend on this.
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Just saw this - will watch for that.GG. wrote: ↑Tue Jun 02, 2020 12:22 pm I have a 620 too. Only point of advice is beware the sticky shutter issue - see below:
https://www.instructables.com/id/Manage ... y-Shutter/
My father in law bought it from new and used it extensively until failing eyesight meant he couldn't focus through the eye piece. Then it came to me. I don't think it has put a foot wrong which is I understand pretty typical of Canon products of that vintage. (But I may be wrong - he always spoke of it being bullet proof.)
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eBay is hit and miss though, MBP you know what you’re getting.GG. wrote: ↑Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:38 amI think you could do better from eBay. They look to be an extra 10-15% more expensive just for MBP's profit margin and you aren't getting any warranty with them.JonMad wrote: ↑Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:18 am Mmmm, a few 35mm mk1s here for £700
https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipmen ... 1-4-l-usm/
Other than overall condition and coming complete with box, hood, leather pouch, etc. you need to keep an eye out for the centre pinch lens caps which signify it is a more recent production run.
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