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EOS Bodies / Re: No 7D Mark II? [CR1]

« on: February 14, 2012, 08:30:19 AM »

The only thing I want is the best pro body for my 17-55 2.8 IS. Right now, its still the 7D, right?

The difference in IQ between 600D, 60D en 7D is not big. Same sensor. Maybe very small difference in terms of ISO noise though I am not sure.


A new camera with new APS-C sensor will for sure give better IQ with your 17-55 2.8.
Not likely this lens wil be updated soon

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 7D on it's way out?

« on: February 10, 2012, 10:51:23 AM »

............, just as surely as the upcoming storm we're expecting in the Northeast US was caused by a butterfly flapping it's wings in China.

I love to see that and take a photo of it! 

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Lenses / Re: Pricing of the New Lenses

« on: February 07, 2012, 10:09:22 AM »

If anyone would like a laugh:

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy-canon-ef-24-70mm-f2-8l-ii-usm-lens/p1529492

£2299.00 = $3,638.09

Of course, this is a pre-order and prices are subject to change... blah blah. The sad thing is, I doubt they'll change much.

Look on the bright side:  you can save 25% on a 82mm filter      (just joking)
serious: it doesn't need to get worse.....what a price 

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Lenses / Re: Pricing of the New Lenses

« on: February 07, 2012, 07:52:20 AM »

Are those prices introduced to compensate the loss of income while facing productionproblems in the past 2 years?
I am stunned

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Lenses / Re: Pricing of the New Lenses

« on: February 07, 2012, 07:30:19 AM »

Available April 2012
EF 24-70mm 1:2,8L II USM 2299 Euro

LOL that's $3011.35 Canadian. This has to be a mistake... or the Europeans are getting seriously ripped off. Or maybe they throw in a 7D with a kit lens if you pre-order?

Kev

This is the case since the introduction of the EURO


We see often a 1:1 converting between US dollar and euro
Also in the price included - in the Netherlands - there is 19% VAT


So....we have to be patient waiting for prices to drop.
But the 24-70 should have stellar performance if I want to buy it.
I was planning to upgrade more lenses for my growinpath towards FF. I guess 24-105 is a serious alternative.


Edit:  EF 24-70mm 1:2,8L II USM 2299 Euro  that is 3010 US dollar (rate February 7th 2012)
Holy cow.....700 US dollar more on this side of the ocean


And, 1200 euro more than the 24-70 MKI...pffff

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EOS Bodies / Re: *UPDATE* 5D Mark III - February 7, 2012 [CR2]

« on: February 07, 2012, 05:08:08 AM »

I have read about newscoverage of the new Nikon. So there is a D800 and a D800E model (last without anti-alias filter)


Would Canon maybe release two 5D's as well?

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II

« on: February 07, 2012, 05:05:32 AM »

I looks that the II vers. is much sharper in the corners as the I vers.
I will be interesting how the new Tamron will perform. Is there a MTF Chart from the new Tamron around?

Canon 24-70 II on the left - Canon 24-70 I on the right:

Yes the performance appears as if it may be truly stunning. For an even bigger shock compare it to lenses such as the 24 2.8 IS, 24 1.4L II, 70-200 2.8 IS II, 70-300L IS and yikes but it pretty much appears to match or beat them all! Crazy.

Exactly!  At corner when wide open and at 70mm end, this 24-70 II seems to have both better contrast and resolving power than that of 70-200 f/2.8 IS II which is arguably the best Canon zoom lens ever made.

http://usa.canon.com/CUSA/assets/app/images/Lenses_2010/EF70-200mm/profile/ef70-200lisiiu_wide_mtf.gif:

If Canon is able to create a lens that performs so well, who knows we may see updates of other lenses soon?
Still, I love to see reviews and sample images based on real use of this lens.

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II

« on: February 06, 2012, 01:30:58 PM »

Something about this lens is odd... It just doesn't look right for some reason. I can't exactly put my finger on it but something seems off.

I have the same feeling; I don't trust the red color of the 'red ring'. It seems a bit too orange for me, but it could be white-balance of the image of course.

Just checked some older L-lenses. attached the 135L
Looks to me same color "red" or "orange"

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 28 f/2.8 IS USM

« on: February 06, 2012, 01:20:24 PM »

It has a silver ring, it could be EF-S

Interesting.....yes, maybe you are right 

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II

« on: February 06, 2012, 10:47:13 AM »

Also, I find it a bit disturbing that they moved the mounting of the lens hood to the front which moves with the lens while zooming....the current version is fixed, so I predict worse weather sealing after some time of use...

...weathersealing.... good point.
I was hoping they would release the 24-70 with internal zoom like the 70-200 models. But unfortunately not.

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II

« on: February 06, 2012, 10:34:07 AM »

Where is the mounting of the lenshood?

On the front of the lens. Like with the 24-105

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II

« on: February 06, 2012, 10:32:17 AM »

All I know is there's another bump at the top of the image on the barrel. Zoom lock would be highly unusual for this type of lens. No lens creep on L zooms that I know of.

I don't think there is something like a second switch. If there is, in that position, it would be a zoom lock switch. Nothing IS related for sure.

I am sure the second switch is a lock. My 70-300L has one. Why not the 24-70?

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 24 f/2.8 IS USM

« on: February 06, 2012, 10:08:50 AM »

sorry, but where do we see in the picture that it is 2.8?

It's a rumor based on: http://digicame-info.com/2012/02/ef28mm-f28-is-usmef24mm-f28-is.html#more

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 24 f/2.8 IS USM

« on: February 06, 2012, 09:47:31 AM »

.............. First non-L prime in quite some time and with IS...................

Would that be for video purposes?
Or to make it more easy for HDR (bracketing) indoor and not using mono/tri-pod?


Why IS on a 24mm?

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Lenses / Re: Three New Lenses~~~

« on: February 06, 2012, 09:29:53 AM »

EDIT: I removed my remarks about a hoax.


The image of the 24-70 can be very well a pre-production model and therefor does not yet have the regular type of text next to the red ring.


Why is the image appearing now? Is it because of the Tamron 24-70 announcement?
I would still buy a lens based on review and customer experience. And so we have to wait for that.