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Lenses / Re: Canon 135mm f2 mk2?

« on: February 15, 2012, 10:05:12 AM »

Here is a Roadmap that was previously shared:
 
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I received what appears to be some kind of lens roadmap. I only ever remember seeing a communication like this one once in the past.  There are definitely some interesting concepts listed. Take all of this with the grain of salt.
 

• EF 50 1.8 IS, status “prototype”, has tag “spring 2013″
• EF 50 2.5 macro was tagged with “to be replaced”
• EF 200 2.8 L IS macro is tagged with “testing”, “patents pending”, and “autumn 2013″
• EF 24-70 2.8 L II tagged “final”, “winter 2011″
• EF 100-400 4-5.6 L IS tagged “final”, “autumn 2012″
• EF 35 1.4 L II tagged “prototype”, “winter 2012″
• EF 60 L IS lens tagged “prototype”

Some odd duck EF-S zooms
 

• EF-S 20-65 IS
• EF-S 45-105 IS status “development”
• EF-S 55-70 IS “testing”
• EF-S 70-400 IS “prototype”

The one that seems the most interesting above is the EF 50 f/1.8 IS. That could become a replacement to the 50 f/1.4 and put some separation between it and the 50 f/1.2L. *****************   Dan

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Lenses / Re: Macro Lens recommendation

« on: February 10, 2012, 05:49:17 PM »

For an "all around" Macro, the 100 or 100L would be your best bet, depending on your budget.  I have seen owners rave about its IQ and its cross-over use as a portratit lens.
 
I have the 180L for my purposes and love it, but it is definltely not an "all around" lens.

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

« on: February 09, 2012, 01:30:24 PM »

If you rotate the poll results counter-clockwise 90 degrees, seems like a pretty clear message is being sent to Canon.

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EOS Bodies / Re: tips on getting started shooting in raw?

« on: January 03, 2012, 12:15:29 PM »

Great advice...+1 for everyone...
 
Would think that you use external hard drive(s) for archiving and not burn to CD/DVD's, correct?
 
Recommendations to use multiple or single 250GB, 500GB or 1TB, for redundancy, or whatever is best price/deal?

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EOS Bodies / Re: tips on getting started shooting in raw?

« on: January 02, 2012, 08:10:52 PM »

What are recommended PP softwares that the group recommends?  I am using the DPP and Photoshop
 Essentials (on PC) right now, but I know it is very limited capabilities.

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Lenses / Re: UW lens recommendation for 7d?

« on: January 01, 2012, 09:28:33 PM »

Similar to squarebox, I recently bought the 10-22 based on reviews and input from forum feedback.  Extremely happy with the decision  .  It is a great lens and should hold its value if you ever wanted to sell it.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Ebay or Adorama Used?

« on: January 01, 2012, 07:22:22 PM »

@elford - great points.  My reply was way to general in the examples I used.  Only using the experiences I have had.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Ebay or Adorama Used?

« on: January 01, 2012, 03:18:56 PM »

Assuming tha the OP is talking about buying and not selling , a reputable reseller/dealer (with standard consumer protections) versus an anonymous person (caveat emptor) seems like an obvious choice. 


That being said, if you can inspect the equipment and do a F2F transaction, then you can really get some good deals.


Dan.

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Lenses / Re: Canon 10-22 vs Canon 17-40

« on: December 23, 2011, 06:51:14 PM »

Another vote for the 10-22!!!


Follwed the solid advice from same posters above and am very pleases with the decision.  Will retain value and fits the set-up I currently own.


You can get some really cool shots with the wider end of this lens.  Circus fun house mirror type of stuff.  Great with the kids and pets.

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Lenses / Re: What's the best deal you've ever gotten on a lens? I'll start...

« on: December 21, 2011, 10:58:25 PM »

Merry Christmas to YOU!  Nice!

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EOS Bodies / Re: What do you do with old bodies?

« on: December 21, 2011, 10:27:34 PM »

I traded in my Rebel XTi (plus grip) when I bought my 7D and am kicking myself for doing that.  Would have loved to keep it as an "every day" casual second body for around the house shots.


Really did not get that much for it and would not do that again.  Second body, no matter what, wold be very convenient.

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Lenses / Re: What's the best deal you've ever gotten on a lens? I'll start...

« on: December 19, 2011, 05:01:30 PM »

I got a 180L Macro for $910 a few weeks ago.  Was in great shape and am VERY happy with that one.

Same:

Exc cond used 180mmL $899
70-200f2.8mk.II $1974 New
24-105f4L $899  New (kit version though)  Got it 3-4 months back before the current great sale prices

Same here on 70-200mm f2.8 IS II for $1974 (NEW) from B&H

I also was ablt to get the 70-200 Mk2 at Adorama for $1974...sold Mk1 thru CL for $1200, so upgrade only cost me $774...

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Lenses / Re: What's the best deal you've ever gotten on a lens? I'll start...

« on: December 19, 2011, 04:20:13 PM »

I got a 180L Macro for $910 a few weeks ago.  Was in great shape and am VERY happy with that one.

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Lenses / Re: All round lenses

« on: December 19, 2011, 04:12:16 PM »

+1 to Michael for the filter recommendation.  get a circluar polarizing filter to really make the landscapes POP !

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Lenses / Re: All round lenses

« on: December 19, 2011, 12:02:30 PM »

for the teleconverters, the aperature is not doubled, like the focal length is.  the aperature is decreased 1 stop for the 1.4X (f4.0 becomes f5.6) and 2 stops for the 2x (f4.0 becomes f8.0).  so, i guess it is doubled in this case.
 
another thing to consider about using TC's is that once the aperature goes beyond f5.6, the autofocus on (most/all) APS-C bodies will not function.  all manual focus.