17-40 is one of my favorite lenses! :tup:

Thanks bud, I appreciate it. I didn't misfocus as much as I just went too open on the aperture. I got the emblem in focus but not much else, and in the dark it was hard to tell on the camera screen that it wasn't totally focused like I thought :shakes head: Oh well, I'll keep working at it. Yours look friggin sweet as always :)

This year I was challenged by a good friend of mine to do a photo a week. While that sounds easy for me when I'm shooting so much, the challenge was to shoot something other than cars and I added to that by deciding to use a different lens each week. So this is my "Project 52". I will admit, I've been kinda busy and have been a little slack but here's what I've got so far:

1/52 "Christmas Wishes" - 135L
http://jpmcgphotography.smugmug.com/...MG_2567-XL.jpg

2/52 "Bad Moon On The Rise" - 300L
http://jpmcgphotography.smugmug.com/...MG_9931-XL.jpg

4/52 "Tools Of The Trade" - 50 1.4
http://jpmcgphotography.smugmug.com/...MG_3023-XL.jpg

6/52 "With Fire In His Eyes" - 50 1.4
http://jpmcgphotography.smugmug.com/...MG_3055-XL.jpg

Here is a practice shot with the speedlite. I have no idea what I'm doing but I liked how the water shows up.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7282/...8d5c068f_b.jpg

I have an inquiry regarding the depth of field experienced with Low F numbers.

The DOF in the viewfinder doens't quite match the DOF captured in the photos.

Is there a good / better way to estimate the actual focal (infocus) range ??

You can preview DOF using the DOF preview button located on the front of the camera near the lens, usually on the shutter button side of the camera. They only preview to about f/2.8-4, correct me if Im wrong, so shooting with a prime at, say, f/1.8, it'll look the same as f/2.8.

Scratches head... i'll have to look into what the DOF preview does... this is news to me! :bowrofl:

Hey Patrick, I've need your opinion. My primary lenses are my 70-200 f/4 IS, 85mm f/1.8 and 28mm f/1.8. Which of these options would you recommend to cover my focal range gap: 1. the 24-70mm f/4 IS, 2: the 17-40mm f/4 + 50mm f/1.4?

The 30-85 focal region is my least used range as it never really suits my aesthetic. I know the 24-70 f/4 is a very nice piece, but being that its my least used range, do you think the 17-40 might suit me better? What do you think of its quality being an L and all? I'd appreciate any light you can shed on this for me!

Can't go wrong with the 17-40, honestly. I think that's your best bet based on what you are saying about which ranges you use and don't use.

I never understood how to use the DOF preview, it just seems to make things dark and I'm like huh? lol

It's supposed to show you what is in focus and what is not when you are stopped down. I find it hard to actually see. In an age of digital medium, I find this feature rather pointless. Trial and error is the best way to get your DoF set, imo

Cool, thanks Patrick!

Yeah, trial and error also gets you used to which settings to use for a desired result, so you can do it on the fly. Another really useful tip is to google DOF calculator. Check out the charts for your particular lens and you can see the DOF in actual measurements. For instance, if I'm shooting a portrait using my 85mm f/1.8, I know that if my subject is 4 feet away, the DOF or sharp plane of the image is only maybe 1/2 inch at f/1.8. So if I want the subjects entire face from nose tip to back of ears in focus, I'd have to shoot at around f/11ish. Knowing this helps you pick the right settings for your desired result.

Went out and had a photo session with an R8 last night. This is the first edit. Will do more tonight.

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8611/...85005f54_b.jpg

:drool:

Damn!

http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-conte...10/daaaamn.gif

Wish the arrow was pointing at the car instead of away but still... Nice shot, great view. And I hate parking deck shots lol