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Lenses / Re: What UV filter for new 70-200mm (77mm filter size)?

« on: November 28, 2012, 04:09:12 PM »

How about this B&W?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000BZLBQ/ref=cm_cr_asin_lnk

Nope, this one.  The one you linked is the F-Pro mount, and you want the XS-Pro mount.  The F-Pro causes a slight increase in optical vignetting on the 70-200/2.8L IS II (unusual for a standard filter to vignette on a telephoto lens, but it does on this one - I've checked it myself). 

I agree with Neuro...go with the clear, MRC, brass ring...they are the best...You do not need the UV protection on a digital camera ...that is a factor with film...took me a while to break that habit.

You don't need UV for digital, true.  But it doesn't hurt, either.  Depending on filter diameter, vendor, and geography, sometimes the UV version (010) is cheaper, sometimes the Clear (007) is cheaper.  On amazon.com, the 77mm XS-Pro UV is $80, and the 77mm XS-Pro Clear is $115.  Since there's no optical difference for a dSLR, I recommend getting whichever one is cheaper.

WOW Neuro..I have not noticed any vignetting with my 77mm F-Pro..but I will take you word for it and give a closer look the next time I shoot....is the vignetting more at a certain focal length of the lens?
I just checked some images I shot two weeks ago at 175mm and 200mm with a 1.4xIII on the lens and could see no signs of vignetting.

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Lenses / Re: What UV filter for new 70-200mm (77mm filter size)?

« on: November 28, 2012, 03:52:18 PM »

I agree with Neuro regarding the B&W (not familiar with the Hoya)... In the B&W, go with the clear, MRC, F-Pro with the brass ring and nano coating...they are the best...You do not need the UV protection on a digital camera ...that is a factor with film...took me a while to break that habit..   Get the best B&W...that lens is a beauty and totally deserves it. That is what I have on mine..and everytime I take shot and look at them on-screen..I am AMAZED at the sharpness. The filter is not impeding the lens...  Just an amazing lens.
I just ordered the new 24-70mm f/2.8L II today from B&H...already have my 82mm (ouch$) MRC F-Pro sitting here on my desk waiting for the lens.  Hope I get a good copy. Roger at Lens Rental was blown away by the performance so I hope that I am, too!!!!
Enjoy.

Here is the 82mm version at B&H
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/756819-REG/B_W_66_1066112_82mm_XS_Pro_NANO_Clear.html

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Lenses / Re: 24L or 35L

« on: November 28, 2012, 12:18:17 PM »

BOTH! ....of course!!!!!! LOL!

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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

« on: November 28, 2012, 08:37:16 AM »

Piper

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Landscape / Re: Post Your Best Landscapes

« on: November 28, 2012, 08:30:44 AM »

5DIII and Zeiss

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HDR - High Dynamic Range / Re: Post your HDR images:

« on: November 28, 2012, 08:28:25 AM »

5DIII and Zeiss

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Reviews / Re: Review - Canon EF 100 f/2.8L IS Macro

« on: November 27, 2012, 08:26:30 PM »

Anybody here owning 100L and 135L?
Comparison of my copies make clear winner 135 @ F2.8. Do you have any opposite experience?
(Of course comparison is done on NON-macro shots...)

I have them both and love them both, but I don't think I've ever made a direct comparison (I probably have a slight bias in favor of the 135 but I'm not sure I have anything to back it up).  In what way(s) do you think the 135 is the "clear winner"?

I used it several times in portrait shooting occasions and the images are visibly softer comparing it with the result from 85/1.4, 135/2, 200/2 (all at F 2.8 [I usually use F 2.0-2.8]), thus I asked the question, whether my copy of 100L is not under the average... (Other than portrait images with focus distance about 15-20 meters are quite OK.) (+ in direct comparison with Nikon 105 VR images taken with my 100L looks pretty softer too - especially till F4 of contrasty jewelry with small details...)

I did a great deal of research before picking up this lens a year ago, and yours is the first comment I have ever seen that included the word soft. This lens is wicked sharp whether used for macro or telephoto. If you have already micro-adjusted it to your camera, then you should certainly send it back to Canon to be calibrated as you are missing out on a wonderful piece of glass...

Perhaps you got a bad copy...Mine is sharp  as a tack.

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Lenses / Re: Just pulled trigger on 70-200 2.8L IS II USM - NEW - $1625.99

« on: November 27, 2012, 08:23:11 PM »

Great buy on an INCREDIBLE lens!!!  Every time I use mine I cannot BELIEVE its a zoom.  You will freak at the sharpness.

You might also freak at the bad bokeh in some situations.
Just be aware it's not all razor blades and cream.

see a sample I posted near the bottom of the page in the lens gallery here


I agree about the bokeh...but every thing is a trade off.....that is why I keep my Sigma 50mm f/1.4 and 85mm f/1.2L...when I need creamy bokeh...I have access.... YOU CAN'T HAVE IT ALL.....but in my world ..sharpness in a zoom lens is NEVER a bad thing!!!!!

www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=819.225

It's got a number of focal lengths, subject distances and aperture settings where bokeh is less than pleasant.

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Lenses / Re: Just pulled trigger on 70-200 2.8L IS II USM - NEW - $1625.99

« on: November 27, 2012, 05:41:13 PM »

Great buy on an INCREDIBLE lens!!!  Every time I use mine I cannot BELIEVE its a zoom.  You will freak at the sharpness.

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Reviews / Re: Review - Canon EF 100 f/2.8L IS Macro

« on: November 27, 2012, 11:09:10 AM »

I use it on a 5DIII...I was hesitant to buy a $1000 (when I bought it) lens that was made of plastic...but I there is no looking back...It is one of the SHARPEST (if not THE sharpest) lenses I own..(check my list ...that is saying something)...Just like justin...every time I shoot something with it ...I put the images up on the screen and I am bowled over with the sharpness...
Great lens..oh yeah...hey ...it shoots macro too, I am told!?!?!?!?!  LOL!

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Sigma 35 f/1.4 DG HSM First Impressions

« on: November 25, 2012, 09:00:11 AM »

Maybe Urban Dictionary could add "brokeh" as a new term that means unsightly and nasty looking out of focus highlights. E.g - that lens gives nuthin but brokeh!



LOL!

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Landscape / Re: Post Your Best Landscapes

« on: November 25, 2012, 07:53:59 AM »

A recent one....

One of the best pictures I have ever seen...!

WOW...High praise. Thanks!
Funny...I was on my way to my favorite indoor location one morning with a photo buddy and I saw this scene across the way..The loader and the steam...I spun the car around and slapped on my 70-200 2.8 IS II and 1.4x, got the lens up and just at that moment this giant Catapillar dump truck dropped a load of coal upwind, releasing this massive pile of steam that floated across over the loader!?!?!?..all backlit by the sun..we were hooting...it was like a delicious meal...it was such a timing thing...and I was the only one with a camera in my hand....Thanks for noticing!

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Landscape / Re: Post Your Best Landscapes

« on: November 24, 2012, 07:47:12 PM »

A recent one....

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Sigma 35 f/1.4 DG HSM First Impressions

« on: November 24, 2012, 02:13:36 PM »

because the sigma is a better lens than canon optically and mechanically? also someone would prefere the gold ring than red one

Don't you mean, you'd rather a silver "A" than the red ring?

i meant the gold ring on sigma ex lenses (my english is limited..maybe i cant understand what you asked)
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Hate to disillusion you guys...but there is no gold ring on the New Sigma 35mm.
I have mostly L glass but own the Sigma 50mm f/1.4. First thing I did when I got the lens was cover up that cheap, unsightly gold ring with some model-makers pinstripping tape!!!! LOL! God that is tacky!!!
The 50mm Sigma is a great lens, tho.  The images from mine are stunning and the Brokeh (LOL!) is wonderful.
I for one am buying this new 35mm...considering that the new Canon, when it is released a year from now will be $2000....no doubt!

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Sigma 35 f/1.4 DG HSM First Impressions

« on: November 24, 2012, 02:07:46 PM »

There are some signs of onion brokeh which isnt too pleasent.

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1167718/5

However im not very knowledgeable about how often situations that create onion brokeh occur. All the other samples seem to have a very nice brokeh. Can anyone enlighten me as to whether this should be something to be concerned about?

What is Brokeh?