this photo may not seem much but it is is the first picture i have taken with my new lens - i have been saving up and splashed out. i unpacked the lens and was sat at the table at my friend ed's house, looked around and this was the first thing i saw. the lens lets so much more light in that the shutter speed is much faster than it would be on the regular lens that came with the camera. i was astonished to see how the shot came out. why this lens? i have been inspired by thomas hawk who says it's his favourite lens.
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wow - I'm jealous of that lens! I rented an L series lens (24-105) over Christmas, and bought myself a 50mm 1.4 usm lens in the January sales, couldn't afford (or justify) an L series though!
I love your pictures Jonny, keep them coming!
Posted by: Jude | March 30, 2007 at 10:04 AM
nice image... its amazing what difference a lense can make. I am going to miss the 5D when I leave CMS - might try and scrape together a bit of cash for a 400D and a nice lense.
Posted by: gareth | March 30, 2007 at 11:47 AM
this looks great.
Posted by: chad | March 30, 2007 at 03:31 PM
Jonny - it's a nice photo - but it's just a bloody photo!
Mate, don't become an anorak, or for Christmas nthis year i'll be buying you a camera strap to hang your camera around your neck.
Posted by: Derek | March 30, 2007 at 06:29 PM
mmmmmmmmmmm....very CRISP..........i like that a lot...good pic jonny, keep clicking !
Posted by: julie | March 30, 2007 at 08:14 PM
Just stumbled across your blog.
I have 30d, I don't have any decent lenses.
I am loving the image quality from the L series.
That lens is an expensive piece of kit.
Enjoy.
Posted by: Alan | April 01, 2007 at 12:43 AM
The lens can't be that good mate, I can't even read the writing on that yellow piece of paper on your desk
hehe
Posted by: Derek | April 04, 2007 at 05:56 PM
is that a new lens you've got there mate? it lets in a lot more light doesn't it! J:-)
Posted by: jon birch | April 05, 2007 at 03:15 AM