tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post3915748268511215802..comments2024-03-28T00:16:56.038-04:00Comments on Lens Bubbles: Canon EF 100mm f2.8L IS Macro Lens SamplesLens Bubblehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06445561503570800312noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-65920645623001328322013-11-14T10:22:40.363-05:002013-11-14T10:22:40.363-05:00I was eyeing the EF 100mm f/2.8 IS L for the longe...I was eyeing the EF 100mm f/2.8 IS L for the longest time and it tempted me even more as it had the hybrid image stabilisation. In the end, I went with the 135/2 as I felt it had more application in my shooting especially if I bagged it with two bodies, a FF and a crop. Then I wouldn't need to fuss with having to stuff a 70-200 zoom or a 200mm prime in the bag for reach. I just stick it on the 70D and I get 200mm. Chester Chenhttp://www.idigitall.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-49213560482834195722013-10-27T09:09:14.639-04:002013-10-27T09:09:14.639-04:00Chester,
It's a tough call. Both lenses have ...Chester,<br /><br />It's a tough call. Both lenses have truly world class optical performance but if I MUST choose (fortunately I don't have to, haha), I would go for the 135/2. That lens is in a class of its own and is close to perfection at the very affordable price. But, the 100/2.8 IS is a much more versatile lens and a bit lighter and has IS, and it shoots macro, and it has superb optics too. As I said, it's very hard to choose and that's why I have both.Lens Bubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06445561503570800312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-57474489393948603522013-10-27T07:01:48.152-04:002013-10-27T07:01:48.152-04:00The bokeh on the EF 100mm f/2.8 IS L looks a littl...The bokeh on the EF 100mm f/2.8 IS L looks a little bit swirly in the last shot. If you had a choice between the 135mm f/2 and the 100mm f/2.8 IS L, which would you pick? (on a FF body not a crop)Chester Chenhttp://www.idigitall.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-22150154726270602052013-09-05T23:01:53.189-04:002013-09-05T23:01:53.189-04:00Thanks Ruminator! I have slowed down on trying new...Thanks Ruminator! I have slowed down on trying new and weird stuff, but who knows, I might just need a catalyst to ignite that fire again :)<br /><br />I like B&W too, but film is expensive and takes much time, which I don't have. I probably will take up film again when I retire, if film still exists! Lens Bubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06445561503570800312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-6856682307303943512013-09-05T22:59:52.972-04:002013-09-05T22:59:52.972-04:00The 5D classic is around $500 used in Toronto. I t...The 5D classic is around $500 used in Toronto. I think it's one of the best bargains for a full frame camera. It's light years better than the 1Ds which cost more than $10K when introduced. <br /><br />You know those full frame lenses are screaming for a full frame digital body, and you know it's hard to silence them :)Lens Bubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06445561503570800312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-14394565602645207332013-09-05T22:34:20.182-04:002013-09-05T22:34:20.182-04:00Yu-Lin, I really admire your photographic work and...Yu-Lin, I really admire your photographic work and your experimentation with different lenses, even those not originally intended for use in making images. <br /><br />I have a NEX-5N and am experimenting with all kinds of vintage lenses. I'm planning on buying a couple of the helicoids you mentioned and then hunting down some of the odd lenses you've used and apply them myself. It is amazing what some of the old glass can do.<br /><br />I'm hopeful that Sony will release a full-frame NEX sometime in the next year. I eschewed the NEX-7 in favor of the NEX-5N's better low-light performance. My 5N is getting lots of work.<br /><br />I expect to start shooting film seriously again this year. I'm particularly fond of black and white films because of their structure. Who knows, I might find myself with a medium format rig sometime over the next year or two. :)<br /><br />Thanks for your words and images...Ruminatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02288251654036934824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4577546745078520453.post-80883082232908711732013-09-05T12:20:59.332-04:002013-09-05T12:20:59.332-04:00I understand this dark current of which you speak....I understand this dark current of which you speak. I keep looking at 5D mk1 cameras and wondering.<br /><br />My OM 21 looks good on them and so too my EF24 f2.8 and EF50 f1.8<br /><br />But I can't justify so many cameras.<br /><br /> I'll see how I go this winter with my OM-1 in the cold :-) obakesanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13743339737847465926noreply@blogger.com