Nope, never tried it before but it looks difficult, any tips? I tried the 16-35mm but couldn't justify the additional price for what I use it for (landscapes). If you're doing low light stuff then buy the 16-35, but if its just mainly landscapes it isn't worth the extra money because you're paying for the 2.8. Filters for it are also a bitch to get, I'm pretty sure it has a 82mm filter size.
I have been meaning to buy a flash. I'm doing some weddings as an assistant in a few months so obviously I will need one as the 5D MKII doesn't have one, not that a pop up flash would be of any use... What do you think about the yongnuo 565ex, heard some good reviews on it and I don't really want to spend big money on a flash atm.
I have also heard good things about the Samyang, its quite a good video lens or just general purpose if you can adjust to manual focus.
We all need more money, a 85mm 1.2 would be amazing.
Yeah, I do a lot of low-light photography (parties, functions, family shizzle, etc.) as well as landscapes, so the 2.8 gives me a lot of flexibility in that sense I love the natural look that comes from a low aperture as opposed to an external flash, the 2.8 gives me a load of flexibility. Ah, but I should be able to get filters online though. Either way that won't be for another few years I bet.
Yeah, you're definitely going to need one. I was keen on buying a Yongnuo before, but I decided against it because of warranty issues and the odd story about getting a lemon. I figured I might end up spending more on replacement flashes than I would on a trusty Canon, so I opted for the 430. The reviews on the Yongnuo are great when they work, but I always get scared when I hear about units being DOA and people having extreme trouble claiming warranty from China. I ordered my 430 from d-d-photographics for $280 including the Stofen Omnibounce (free postage, and without the omnibounce it would have been $258) - it's a wonderful price compared to some $300+ when ordering from some HK grey importers (-cough-, DigitalRev, -cough-).
Mm, I've heard amazing stories about their lenses, and their 14mm is generally regarded as the messiah of nightscape lenses. The quality of their optics for the night sky is second to none.
That would be pretty sweet... A 6D/5D MKIII to complement it would be sick too.
I want a full-frame.
Edit: Forgot to mention, I'm liking your Tiffany picture.