Photograph and Camera talk
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don't know if I ever came across a post were you've posted your "workgear"
I don't really like to get involved in this thread. As is seems there are plenty of guys who think they know everything. You don't really need another one.
I use a Canon G12 for fun and a Canon 5D markii/50mm L for work. I can rent/borrow pretty much anything photo gear wise so owning a ton of camera gear really doesn't matter much to me. You can pretty much accomplish everything you need to with 5Dm2/50mm. Almost every other professional photographer I've ever worked with have had that setup, or an older equivalent.
I do like the newest Nikon bodies though, they shoot well in low/no light.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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
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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 FlickrAnd probably one of my favorites.
NYC Texter by Jacob Skoglund, on Flickr -
Polar Bear Plunge 2/26/12
Seaside Heights, New Jersey
M8/35 Summarit
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smurfgasm
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Wow, those are great Derivative!
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Thanks Lax much appreciated!
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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 FlickrAnd a self portrait to show how excited I was ^_^
Self-portrait of Markins M10 + Me by Jacob Skoglund, on Flickr -
Nice composition Rafa!
