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Lenses / Re: The Raw Data: The EF 24-70 f/2.8L II is the Sharpest Zoom Canon Has Ever Made

« on: September 12, 2012, 06:00:07 AM »

I find it hard to believe these "test results"
Partly because i love primes. And if they can make a zoom lens that good they better update every single prime lens they make to be much better cos' they seem to have better technology than before to design lenses.

If canon made a zoom lens that good it's fine with me but it should not be possible to beat primes.
I'm voting for this one to be a hoax! IT IS POSTED ON A RUMOR WEBSITE. It's not really official info.
I can make my own tests and say the 50mm 1.8 is sharper than the new 400mm 2.8L IS II USM.

you are a clowning i guess...

first... the test where not done by a rumor site.

second... new materials and technology help making better lenses.
look how old you beloved primes are....

and yes...some people need to be in denial. LOL! Roger is MUCH respected in the Canon community. Rightly so. He also always gives us the great insight he has in handling MANY samples of the same lens. Which is invaluable and is information that I can RARELY get elsewhere. 

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Win a 5D Mark III Kit from Norman Camera

« on: September 06, 2012, 07:13:04 PM »

Damn...all the contests are on facebook and I refuse to ever use any social networking site like that.

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EOS Bodies / Re: How can I find out the shutter count on a refurbished 5D Mark II?

« on: September 06, 2012, 07:11:37 PM »

Look at:

http://eoscount.com/

Nice! 5d mkII is listed as being supported.... See? You learn something new every day. 

Yeah..this app works great. I used it when I sold my Mark II to show my shutter count to perspective buyers.
Pretty cool and interesting to see how many photos I had shot.

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

« on: September 02, 2012, 07:26:36 PM »

Here's a couple.. They are a little dark...for many...but they aren't boring.

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II Has Made its Way To Retailers

« on: September 02, 2012, 11:57:11 AM »

I returned mine because it was soft.

 

I hope you are joking....please tell me that you are. Please.
 New, fast MFT zooms are sharp and fast....Canon...make it happen.
Does anyone know of any recent reviews with the production lens??

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Lenses / Re: 50mm lens. I Need advice!!

« on: August 23, 2012, 09:19:33 PM »

I pained over this decision as well.....I definitely wanted autofocus..and I found the "range" of Canon's offerings to be quite bizarre.  I just didn't see why they did not have a screamingly great, with pro-build quality,  moderately-upper price range,  50mm lens for their full-frame cameras. How many years have they had to get this right???
Let me also say...I am NOT a Sigma fan in any way, shape or form....but I did a LOT of reading and researching about the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 (with all the extra letters after the name???)...anyway...according to my research this was going to be my selection....purchased from a reliable retailer with a 30-day return policy so that if I got a bad copy with any of the focusing issues (that I am sure that you are aware of), I could return it no questions asked. 
Have to say...this lens is GREAT. The price is right for what it is. It is sharp as a tack slightly off wide open, focuses lightningly fast and has incredible bokeh.  This will, without a doubt, be the only Sigma lens I will ever own...I personally think that they nailed this better than Canon. Just my take on it. I have been shooting for over 40years and when I pick up this lens I have a very positive feeling when I go out to shoot with it. It helps me create great images.
Take the leap!  LOL! Just my two cents.

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: Canon USA Rebates Expiring Soon

« on: August 23, 2012, 05:51:36 PM »

I am skipping the rebates...um...CAnon....24-70mm f/2.8 II...puuuuuuuleeeeeeeease....at this point we deserve a rebate when it ships for pain and suffering.  :-)

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Canon EOS M & EF 800 f/5.6L IS

« on: July 25, 2012, 09:15:33 AM »

Now I know how crazy I'd look shooting with the M.

In BRIGHT SUNLIGHT!!!! Go for it!!!! LOL!

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Canon EOS M & EF 800 f/5.6L IS

« on: July 25, 2012, 07:59:04 AM »

When begins an era, of producing dedicated sensors with electronics for specific lenses?

NOW obviously..just look at the "incredible" Canon M on the 800mm.
(notice...I can't say the Canon 800mm on the Canon M! LOL!)

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EOS Bodies / Re: Hands-on Video of the Canon EOS M (Italy)

« on: July 22, 2012, 10:44:26 PM »

I have a 5D MARKIII kit and an extensive MFT kit. Is it just me? I have no interest in the Canon M at all. It's just a point & shoot..with no viewfinder. I certainly do not see myself putting big L glass on this little plastic thing chimping behind the LCD.  I was really hoping for a much more exciting mirrorless than this.
One thing it is good at is making me really happy about the cameras that I have chosen to purchase! :-)

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Lenses / Re: Keep 70-200 f4 IS or go for f2.8 IS II?

« on: July 20, 2012, 07:47:04 PM »

http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/999/cat/11

http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/57/cat/11

Check out SLR Gear reviews on these lenses.  Take a look at the Blur Charts that represent IQ.
Surprisingly the f4 lens has slightly better IQ, but with much less weight.  Unless you need f2.8... I wouldn't upgrade at all. 

I own the 70-200 F4is and the 300mm f2.8is.  The only lens I have ever used that even comes close to the 300... is the f4 70-200.

That's NOT TRUE. I used both and 2.8 IS II is sharper.

Have you ever shoot with f2.8?  or compared to f4 before?

Dylan

I can say this..I owned the 70-200mm f/2.8 IS.  After reading the reviews...I sold it and bought the II model. THe II is soooooooooooooooooo sharp I am completely WOW'ED every time I use the lens. I think that this lens is like having primes. It is AMAZING!  Couple that with increased light gathering and faster AF with improved IS....it certainly is worth the money. I was very happy that I made the trade...I do not mind this size and weight because all of the increased performance.

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EOS Bodies / Re: first pic of canon mirrorless?

« on: July 20, 2012, 01:53:51 PM »

Ugly useless toy !!!

What happens with Canon?

+++++ 1000

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EOS Bodies / Re: first pic of canon mirrorless?

« on: July 20, 2012, 12:42:37 PM »

Design by Committee :-(

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EOS Bodies / Re: A Bit of Mirrorless Informaton [CR3]

« on: July 19, 2012, 03:25:16 PM »

I do not find the Fuji X100 useless. Just the opposite.

Canon could have come into the mirrorless fray at the end and swept everyone off their feet....but from what I am reading this "big" mirrorless release is going to be a real yawner.  In one word: Mediocre. (and then everything that lol said!)

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Lenses / Re: New Canon 50mm Coming? [CR1]

« on: July 18, 2012, 06:30:09 AM »

"If you want great images from f/1.2 to f/2.8, the 50L is the only lens that will do it.  But narrower, there are actually better lenses."

This is simply not true. For the money, at f/1.4 the 50mm Sigma out performs the Canon 50L. ...and think of all of the money you have ...to put toward another lens!