^I'm hoping I'll be able to visit colorado by the end of the school year to visit UC @ Boulder.
Just a foggy night shot. Would have been composed differently if I had someone to stand there instead of literllly running back and forth to get the shot.. took about 10 tries.
Foggy night. by Jacob Skoglund, on Flickr
The Canon S95 from what I hear is among the best P&S cameras. Otherwise you're really not going to be able to get a DSLR for that price if that's what you're looking for.
No problem, man :)!
Ok, so I bought a tripod about a week ago, and I needed a head for it. So over on a photography forum I belong to I picked up a Markins M10 ball head. Jesus, I love the thing! Then again I came from a Piece of shit $50 tri-pod, so what do I expect?!
Markins M10 by Jacob Skoglund, on Flickr
And a self portrait to show how excited I was ^_^
Self-portrait of Markins M10 + Me by Jacob Skoglund, on Flickr
Ok, here we go! Me + 5D2 + 85L + city = perfection!
Today are all the B&W photos, tomorrow are 1/2 of the color photos.
Looking up! by Jacob Skoglund, on Flickr
NYC Officer by Jacob Skoglund, on Flickr
IMG_6085.jpg by Jacob Skoglund, on Flickr
Painter man by Jacob Skoglund, on Flickr
And probably one of my favorites.
NYC Texter by Jacob Skoglund, on Flickr
Those fit you great, Obbi!
I actually think the Canon 50 1.4 that cost like $380 is better than the Canon 50L. I've had this conversation a few times with other photographers and they agree. The 50L back focuses too often when wide open. Sent in a few to Canon to have them fixed. I'd say the 85L is the best lens but it's not wide enough for my everyday needs.
Oh, no doubt about it. IMO Sigma comes out on top with the best 50 though - Canon is in need of an update as I have heard it not lasting a lot of people even a year of use. Actually many people on the photo forums I belong to recommend against getting the Canon 50 1.4.
The 85 definitely is a special lens, it's not very wide but it produces some insane results!
Here's a few from today from the 5D2 + 85L combo.
Herro! This is my self-portrait. by Jacob Skoglund, on Flickr
Giovanna by Jacob Skoglund, on Flickr
Mike by Jacob Skoglund, on Flickr
Not to kill your buzz but I hope you didn't pay retail for that. Probably the worse time ever to buy a 5D markii new. The price might drop $300-400 this weekend. Anyways, have fun with the new camera.
No buzz kill lol. I already knew that. If you want to look at it from a technical standpoint I bought it for about $1800 w/ I think ~5k shutter clicks. I'm planning on keeping this for the next year or so, so I'll get enough usage out of it. I'm looking more so to invest in a 200mm prime for basketball and football season next year.
Also, I can't personally see a 50L being worth the price it sells for. I've owned it but it was too damn soft wide open, and compared to a Sigma 50 1.4 it definitely beats out the canon, especially for the price. That being said I did love the 50L though.
