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35L II on a Crop = Awesome

© 2016 Thousand Word Images by Dustin Abbott

One nice thing about a good 35mm lens is that when placed on a crop sensor (APS-C) body it becomes a nice 50mm(ish) lens. In this case, the Canon crop = 56mm equivalent. I didn’t use the combination extensively, but I love the results that I got…particularly from the excellent sensor on the EOS M3. Great resolution on the subject (you should see this big!), and gorgeous bokeh. I take a close look at the experience in this brief, 5 minute video:

Canon 35L II on a Crop (APS-C) - Wo...
Canon 35L II on a Crop (APS-C) - Worth Using?

My love affair with beech leaves continues. All other leaves are down, but the beech kindly provides little splashes of color for me to shoot in the winter.
Gear Used:

Canon EOS M3 Mirrorless Body
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Lens
Adobe Lightroom CC Software for Mac and Windows (Boxed Version)
Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud 1-Year Subscription
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5 thoughts on “35L II on a Crop = Awesome!

  1. Peter says:

    I have the Canon EF 35mm F/2 IS lens which is great for the work I do. I noticed one of your pictures said your dog was shot at F/1.4. In my experience you need to shot between F/2.8 and F/4 to get a dog’s face in focus because of their long “nose” (speaking about 40 – 70 lb dogs). I am looking at the Canon EF 35mm F/1.4 L ii vs the Canon EF 24-70mm F/2.8 L ii lenses. There are so many elements to consider. First the 24-70mm in practical terms outside is like walking 2 – 5 steps versus the 35mm. So then I think about getting the very best 35mm possible to beat the 24-70mm. Yet, the 24-70mm in many quantitative tests edges out the 35mm F/2 IS in resolution assuming you can hold the lens with faster than 1/70th of second shutter speed. So in the end, do you long for the extra image quality of the new Canon EF 35mm F/1.4 L II over your Canon EF 35mm F/2 IS lens ?

  2. Peter says:

    PS: To add to my previous comments I forgot to mention I have both Canon 6d and Canon T6s bodies

  3. Dustin Abbott says:

    Regarding the dog – that depends on your working distance. Am I tempted by the 35L II? Absolutely. Will I make the move? I don’t actually know, yet. I’ll give it some time, but it really is a stunningly good lens.

  4. Peter says:

    Thanks Dustin for your comments. I have looked at lens reviews from inside/out and always am drawn to your reviews from the depth, authenticity, and insight to the photography on the ground.

  5. Dustin Abbott says:

    Thank you, Peter. I certainly strive for that.

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