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EOS Bodies / Re: 6D or 5D3 (or wait for 7d2?)

« on: December 12, 2012, 01:12:32 PM »

Great topic, because I have a similar problem. If I'm taking pictures of my kids (ages 5 and 3), and they rarely sit still, wouldn't that be akin to sports photography (ie. fast moving subjects)? I do the portraits too, but when I'm outside with them, they're constantly running around.

I feel like I might be better off with a camera with a great AF system like the 7D or 7Dii (?). What do you think?

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Sigma Announces Three New Lenses: 35 f/1.4, 17-70 f/2.8-4.0 OS & 120-300 f/2.8 OS

« on: September 18, 2012, 01:04:13 PM »

Sorry if I seem ignorant, but I have a question about the MTF charts of the new Sigma 35mm 1.4 and the Canon 35mmL. If I'm reading it correctly, is the Canon sharper across the entire image at F8, but Sigma is slightly sharper at F1.4?

I was about to pull the trigger on Canon 35mmL but now am wondering if I should wait for the Sigma and read the reviews first.

Thanks.

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Lenses / Finding a used 35mm f/1.4L

« on: June 20, 2012, 01:13:11 AM »

Is it me, or is it very hard to find a good deal on a used 35mm f/1.4L lens? I'm looking to buy one, but it is so expensive. So I thought I might go the used route, but there isn't much of a discount there.

So, I guess my other question is, what does this say about the greatness of this lens? I'm guessing people who own these lenses don't want to part with them. Am I correct? Should I just bite the bullet and buy it?