Canon 35mm f1.4 L

[WVCoalMiner]

OH MY GOD!!!!! If you haven't had a chance to use this lens then head over to LensRentals.com and get it for a week!!!!
Absolutely AMAZING Lens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[gturner]

That might be the first time I have heard a bearded coal miner squeal like a 10 year old girl

I have been looking everywhere in South Africa for a 35mm F2, there is just NOTHING available. Called canon - 6-8 weeks lead time.
May just do the rental thing... and see if also get a case of the girlies

[WVCoalMiner]

Just wait until you see the images this thing produces you will also squeal!!! LOL Shooting a wedding tomorrow with it and will post some images next week.

Here is what one lens reviewer wrote about this lens:

This is the wide angle member of the Holy Trinity of L prime lenses: the 35 f/1.4, 85 f/1.2, and 135 f/2.0. Its as close to a flawless lens as I’ve shot with: sharp even in the edges, contrasty, with smooth out-of-focus highlights. I find myself trying to find a way to frame a shot at this focal length, just so I can use this lens. If you’ve ever asked the question “why would you shoot with a prime lens when zooms are so much more convenient” this lens will demonstrate the answer for you.

[gturner]

Is the first L lens you have used?

I want to drop more on the 24-70 and have the 35mm F2 to replace my 50 1.8 which is just not wide enough for general out on the town use or indoor.

[MrJones]

wow... went through the web and looked for photos... an amazing lens! no doubt.
problem is... I have to many lenses on the list!

[WVCoalMiner]

I have used canon's "white" telephoto L glass before but just wasn't as impressed as with the this 35mm f1.4 L

[MrJones]

Originally Posted by WVCoalMiner

I have used canon's "white" telephoto L glass before but just wasn't as impressed as with the this 35mm f1.4 L

well, they are for different purposes you know...