i've had the 35L a couple months now and am still trying to push the limits and explore its possibilites...and there are many-late last week, i saw chuck's (canerino) post with his 35L portraits-loved 'em and told him i wanted to try my own version/take on the angle-he was cool with it so here they are-lots of fun to shoot these
first in overcast light, second two done in open shade-all shot with 5D and 35L at f/1.4, iso 100
But somehow, I get the feeling that these are not your best portraits (if we forget about the constraint of using the 35L
I don't know the other post you're referring to, but could it be that this person used a "non-full frame camera" (I guess it's called cropped frame)? In that case that would be equivalent on your camera of using a 50mm. And somehow I get the feeling that it would work better ....
To me (!) this lens gives a rather strange and not so pleasant look to the models.
Though, I must admit that #1 and #3 are really captivating.
I like this kind of portrait, but here it only works for me in #1, which is wonderful, and I love the PP. Also, love the PP in #3, but the comp makes the subject look cartoonish. #2 is just awkward. Thanks for sharing. Derek
But somehow, I get the feeling that these are not your best portraits (if we forget about the constraint of using the 35L
I don't know the other post you're referring to, but could it be that this person used a "non-full frame camera" (I guess it's called cropped frame)? In that case that would be equivalent on your camera of using a 50mm. And somehow I get the feeling that it would work better ....
To me (!) this lens gives a rather strange and not so pleasant look to the models.
Though, I must admit that #1 and #3 are really captivating.
you're right, these are not my best portraits, but in fairness, they weren't meant to be-it's simply an experiment to get a different type of look-here's the post i was referring to: https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/663147-chuck used a 5D/35L combo for this-i agree that the look is somewhat strange but that's part of what i like about them-not your everyday shot or composition-so, it's genuinely unique
Dneufarth, thanks for your comments-as i mentioned to phdb, these were meant to have a little distortion-almost like bobble head portraits but not that silly
Tom, thanks very much for your post-very glad you liked 'em
Thanks, Chuck-PM'd you back
Thai-i could have easily stopped down to f/2 and if i had it to do over again, i would probably shoot it both ways-but there's a natural vignette that happens at f/1.4 which i love, no PP needed, so i was utilizing that as well-appreciate your comments
Dan....as i stated many time before. the 35L 1.4 is the ONLY reason why i haven't switched to NIKON. the senior images you commented on were taken with this lens. i absolutely LOVE what this lens produces.
Tony Brown wrote:
Dan....as i stated many time before. the 35L 1.4 is the ONLY reason why i haven't switched to NIKON. the senior images you commented on were taken with this lens. i absolutely LOVE what this lens produces.
TRUE THAT! I have bought the 35L 4 times and sold it 3 times.....I just cannot seem to get it out of the lineup. I have actually gotten to a point that I will shot 65% to 75% of an entire wedding with this lens - though I would NEVER even consider leaving Canon for the "N" word I just love the lens.......
agreed-'tis a sweet lens-they don't include it in the "holy trinity" without merit-it's a surprisingly versatile lens too, IMO-wish more people would consider shooting with primes-nothing else can really touch it at that FL
Daniel and Chuck, this has turned into a really interesting thread. You should start a new one asking for 35L portraits to see what is out there. Thanks both for a fun and informative thread. Derek
canerino wrote:
daniel and i have been chatting via PM. as some of you know, i have really tried hard to achieve quality black and whites on digital (been obsessed with it for 4 years). not saying that I have achieved quality, but i have a few go to processes that get my images to where I want them.
Canerino:
Excellent conversion work, really makes the image jump out of the page.
A quick question: can you get a good approximation of that using Lightroom (adjusting the "darks" tone curve, fill light, highlight recovery, exposure slider, blacks slider)? The controls in ACR are similar.... I'm interested because I shoot weddings, and, while the steps you provide are very helpful, they would be time consuming on hundreds of pictures
Perhaps I would apply this to a handful of great images in a wedding (for portfolio etc.)... but am curious if you can do this "quickly" in LR.
The effect is curious for children, although generally I'm not a big fan of foreshortening. A matter of taste. I think Canerino's approach to enlarge the eyes works a little better.. he wasn't standing as high above them as you are (his angle was shallower).
The effect is curious for children, although generally I'm not a big fan of foreshortening. A matter of taste. I think Canerino's approach to enlarge the eyes works a little better.. he wasn't standing as high above them as you are (his angle was shallower).
agreed-i didn't wanna rip him (chuck) off too much but your point's well taken-next time i try this, i'm going to get in nice and tight-this wasn't meant to launch a new style for me, but just trying something new-appreciate the feedback
4 times and sold it 3 times.....I just cannot seem to get it out of the lineup. I have actually gotten to a point that I will shot 65% to 75% of an entire wedding with this lens - though I would NEVER even consider leaving Canon for the "N" word I just love the lens....... 
