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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: F/8 Autofocusing impressions

« on: May 17, 2013, 02:50:51 AM »

I haven't used f/8 yet on my 5D MK III coz in order to to use f/8 to AF I first need to buy a tele-convertor ... its funny that for almost a year, there been so many people who were cribbing about not having f/8 AF function on 5D MK III, but hardly anyone is talking about what it is like having f/8 capability, now that it is available. Hope this thread has more entries of people who have tried out the f/8 AF.

Interesting observations Either everyone is busy taking photos with f/8 lenses and have no time to write anything on the forum. Or it was just gear craving. Let's wait and see...

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Site Information / Re: Membership Approval Now Required

« on: May 10, 2013, 09:55:05 AM »

Please do not delete me. I am human not bot and never send any spams.

And by the way my screen name is the reverse of my actual surname.

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Street & City / Re: San Francisco Long Exposure Cityscapes!

« on: May 08, 2013, 10:57:10 AM »

Anyone could have taken those photographs as there is nothing special about them.

I just looked up your profile for more inspirational photos and found this one

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=5334.msg103060#msg103060

I guess difficult for anyone to take this?

Wow, that is a penguin? It took me some time to understand, modernistic rendition of a penguin. Probably taking lots of penguin photos in low light will let that get out of the system too.

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Street & City / Re: San Francisco Long Exposure Cityscapes!

« on: May 08, 2013, 07:36:11 AM »

Anyone could have taken those photographs as there is nothing special about them.

Ah everything aside, that is gonna put some minds and keyboards into hyper activity...

And oh yes, is this forum really a place for posting "special" photographs, or is it to post "non-special" photos for getting helps, critics, and discussions going so that we can learn to ultimately take that "special" photographs?

(ah, my keyboard is in hyperactivity zone now)

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Software & Accessories / Re: Honda to start selling ONLY stretch limos

« on: May 07, 2013, 10:43:45 PM »

I must be really stupid. It took me reading the entire first two paragraphs of the OP to have any inkling of what (s)he was alluding to.

But once I understood, it is hilarious.

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Lenses / Re: Lens sharpness and distance from subject

« on: April 28, 2013, 10:52:47 AM »

Thank you guys for all the replies and discussions.

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Lenses / Re: Lens sharpness and distance from subject

« on: April 27, 2013, 08:27:14 PM »

So it is not "sharpness" but resolving ability. So let me rephrase my question - is there any source to learn about canon (many or most) lens's variable "resolving ability" with distance from the subject. And I am talking about different distances like 2-5 meters, 5-10 meters, 10-20 meters etc. (or there counterparts in feet).

To put it in a slightly different language what I am trying to know is if it is true that every prime lens is optimized (in terms of resolving power) for a particular (or small range) of distance from the subject (not sure how to put it in terms of zoom lenses) and if so is there any source (that you know of) to know which canon lens is optimized for which distance (or range of distance) from the subject?

Thanks for the reference to "atmospheric distortion", I just looked it up. No, I am not talking about that.

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Lenses / Lens sharpness and distance from subject

« on: April 26, 2013, 01:54:29 PM »

I was wondering whether and how much the distance from the subject affects sharpness of the image taken by different lenses (on same sensor). Is there any website or source where such information may be available for Canon lenses?

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Lenses / Re: Trouble mounting a new 24-70 II

« on: April 22, 2013, 10:22:34 AM »

I too think it is just a tolerance issue. I do not remember which one, but I have used one lens on my cameras which also gave me a similar grinding feeling while mounting - as if there are some large grains somewhere which are rubbing against each other.

PS: I think it is my Tokina 12-24mm wide angle lens that gives me this feeling.

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Portrait / Re: Pretty bad...

« on: April 22, 2013, 09:18:53 AM »

By the way many here have rightly pointed out that we do not know what happened with the other photos.... surely the photographer took at least 500 photos.

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Portrait / Re: Pretty bad...

« on: April 22, 2013, 09:15:07 AM »

but worth a lawsuit?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2312026/With-camera-I-thee-behead-Couple-Evette-Gary-Crack-sue-photographer-claim-ruined-big-day.html

Looking at the couple, they should be embarrassed.  Maybe put down the butter, cake, chips, beer, sweets, and like would have helped too.

The fact thay got that horse in a white tarp and made it look like a dress is an accomplishment though

Are you really serious with your comments?

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: 135mm f/1.8 DG OS ART Next from Sigma? [CR1]

« on: April 21, 2013, 04:52:32 PM »

Suddenly, are we entering a time when the non-mfg lenses become serious tools for (at least some of) the amateurs (advanced or otherwise) and (starting) professionals instead of being the consolation prizes for some amateurs? Will all these take the competition to Canon and Nikon, or will we still secretly desire "I hope this makes cannon drop its prices" instead of buying these non-mfg lenses? 

I have not used any L lenses other than the 100mm 2.8 IS macro and 24-105mm (which most probably do not consider to be a "fantastic" L, let alone "great"). So the most I am hoping is all these newer breeds of lenses
from the third party manufacturers will fill the gap between the standard canon offerings and their L counterparts. Or can we expect something more - actual competition to some of the Ls.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Sigma Announces 18-35 f/1.8 DC HSM Art for APS-C

« on: April 20, 2013, 11:32:42 PM »

Very interesting and illuminating discussion. This is why I regularly read the forum. I can learn so much about photography and optics from those who have already learnt it.

But, regarding the new lens from from sigma my only questions are
1. Will it optics match the quality of it latest 35mm offering?
2. Can I afford it?

I hope the answers are yes to both these questions.

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Lenses / Re: Canon L Glass costs over $1200 / pound

« on: April 20, 2013, 04:14:56 AM »

Very interesting, but I would say that there are 4 to 6 lenses which are driving the average price per pound up.

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Lenses / Re: One lens for vacation

« on: April 17, 2013, 09:33:29 PM »

+1 for 24-105mm for vacation.

+1 for at least one back up lens...... 40mm or 50mm....