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Lenses / Re: Keep my 70-200 f/4 IS?

« on: April 14, 2013, 08:42:56 AM »

I kept my f/4 for a while after I borrowed the f/2.8 I and then purchased the f/2.8 II, and I was sorry to let it go but it was just gathering dust.
I'm more into sports than hiking but I think good straps and backpacks can make a difference for everybody.

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Lenses / Re: Using two Canon EF 1.4X entenders

« on: February 14, 2013, 04:05:50 AM »

Can you put an extension tube between the extenders?

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Canon General / Re: Canon to Update Firmware for 5D MK III and 1D X AF with Speedlight Assist Lamp

« on: February 06, 2013, 12:37:31 PM »

The forum posts mentions EOS-1D Mark IV instead of 1dx.

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Lenses / Re: Canon are obsessed with an IS version of the 24-70

« on: November 28, 2012, 01:01:44 PM »

I'm pretty sure RX-RT should read EX-RT as well.
The same is mentioned on their site: http://www.canon.co.uk/cpstestdrive/

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Canon EOS-1D X vs Nikon D4

« on: July 26, 2012, 07:19:59 AM »

If you get "forbidden" then try reading it on their blog: http://xerodigital.ca/blog/

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Lovin' my 5d Mark III

« on: July 23, 2012, 03:01:15 PM »

According to the EXIF it was an 85mm f/1.2L lens.

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Lenses / Re: Owning the Canon 200-400 f/4L Vs 400 f/2.8L II

« on: July 09, 2012, 11:36:55 AM »

Does anyone know the MFD for the new 200-400 f4 L IS? I can't see a spec anywhere that states it.

Only 2 meter according to the focus limiter options.
To compare: 100-400 180cm, 300 f/4 150cm, 400 f/2.8 I 300cm, 400 f/2.8 II 270cm, 500 f/4 II 370cm.
Look like the 200-400 will have a pretty nice MM to go with that MFD.

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Software & Accessories / Re: 5dMIII SDK to be released tomorrow

« on: May 23, 2012, 04:10:07 AM »

Software Developers Kit
http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/standard_display/sdk_homepage

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Lenses / Re: Going to Disneyland and San Diego and need lens help

« on: April 27, 2012, 05:11:59 AM »

If it's a family/fun occasion then I agree with "less is more", take the 24-105 and maybe a fast prime (35 or 50mm).
Also enough memory cards and batteries. A small tripod (e.g. Slik Mini-Pro) could come in handy for group shots that you want to be in too, and a remote control.
I wouldn't buy anything new just for this trip, unless it fits your general shooting style.
Make sure to keep an eye or hand on your gear in crowds.

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Lenses / Re: Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2.0 SL-II

« on: April 13, 2012, 08:11:36 PM »

From everything I've seen it's better than the comparable 30mm f/1.4 sigma.

The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM is not an option here, because the OP has a 5D and the Sigma is for APS-C cameras.

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Lenses / Re: Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2.0 SL-II

« on: April 12, 2012, 08:09:02 PM »

Ok so the Samyangs might be too much of a hassle.
What other lenses are there... Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM? Zeiss is probably too expensive.
And are there adapters for m4/3 lenses like the Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm f/2.8 ASPH OIS?

Maybe just borrow the Voigtlander to see if it's the right lens for you, or try your luck on a refurb or second-hand Canon.

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Lenses / Re: Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2.0 SL-II

« on: April 11, 2012, 05:00:07 PM »

Focus confirmation should work with either a chip or a chipped adapter (e.g. Nikon to EOS).
The exposure will probably be more erratic. I would have to look around for people with the same camera/lens combination, maybe they can recommend a certain EMF chip or chipped adapter.
I don't have any experience with Voigtlander lenses, sorry.

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Lenses / Re: Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2.0 SL-II

« on: April 11, 2012, 01:55:36 PM »

The Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC looks very interesting, it beats the Canon on many levels (except auto-focus obviously).

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 5D Mark III at F/8 and smaller Tests

« on: April 02, 2012, 08:43:41 AM »

I had my 135mm f/2 L handy, so I put both TC's on it (F/8) and it had no problem autofocusing about 40 feet away, but it was quite slow.

If this is with 1.4x + 2.0x, wouldn't this result in f/5.6? Can you also try with two 2.0x TC's?

Next, I taped the 70-200mm f/4 L IS and attached the 2X TC (F/8).  I tried it at 70 and 200mm as well.
...
My 70-200mm f/4 L IS was basically unusable with a 1.4X TC.

So you mean unusable with 2.0x TC (and probably also with two 1.4x TC's).

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Lenses / Re: How about Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HS

« on: April 01, 2012, 11:20:45 AM »

My Sigma 85mm f/1.4 is spot on (no MA needed) but my 50mm has front-focussing issues at f/1.4. I set my cameras to +20 but that was not enough, I think it needs about +25. Tried another copy, same issue. I can live with it until I get a Canon 50L although these are still 2,5 times more expensive secondhand than a new Sigma. I definately prefer the Sigma over the Canon f/1.4 I had before because of the bokeh and a better focus ring.

Ferdi, I don't know how aggressively you want to tackle the front-focusing issue. If you want, you can set the camera to +5 and the lens to +20 to get to where you need to be. Then you can put a -5 on the rest of your lenses. Your camera should remember each lens.

Inelegant, but it should work.

The camera (5D2) seems to use only one adjustment option because I can't see any difference between +0/+20 and +20/+20 with the MA-per-lens option active. Likewise, there's no difference between +20/0 and +20/+20 with the global MA option active. Can you tell me how to make this work?