Firing the New Canon part 2
In my last entry, Firing the New Canon part 1, I posted some test shots taken with my new lens, the Canon 35mm f2.0. Those photos were taken outside in daylight however one of the reasons I bought this lens was to give me a better ability to take low light shots with no flash. Here are a few of the low light test shots I took while visiting family for Christmas. Above is a photo taken at ISO 1600 at f2.0 for 1/80 sec. with daylight from a glass door to her left.
I enjoy the warmth and character that ambient light adds to a photo and consequently I usually choose not to adjust the color temperature when processing. This photo was taken at ISO 1600 at f2.0 for 1/13 sec. with light from a table top Christmas tree and two birthday candles on a cake.
It’s funny that I chose a wider angle lens because I didn’t want to be limited to portraits but ended up moving in closer to get portrait shots. The image above was taken at ISO 800 at f2.0 for 1/50 sec, with light from Christmas decor and some outside light from the windows.
January 9, 2009 at 9:18 pm
Wow, I am really impressed at the clarity of those shots, given the ISO and lighting. I shoot a lot of photos indoors, and might want to talk to you more about this lens.
January 9, 2009 at 10:32 pm
Thanks, I’ve been pleased with the results so far and I’d be more than happy to share what I learned when researching lenses.
March 22, 2009 at 9:01 pm
What a beautiful model! Where did you find her!!! Great pic!