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Lenses / Re: 14mm prime vs. 16-35mm zoom
« on: February 25, 2012, 01:29:06 AM »
I would say it depends on the lenses you already got in your bag. If you got anything wider than 50mm already then you could go for the 14mm, if your other lenses should only start at 70mm (or above) I would recommend the 16-35mm. I never tried the 14mm but have been using the 16-35 Mk2 for almost 2 years and love it. On a Crop Body it is a great walk around lense, particularly if you have nothing shorter than 70mm otherwise.
I took almost 50% of my pics with the 16-35 Mk2 (on an APS-C mainly), so there must be something about it, it's definitely more versatile than the 14mm.
If you should have a chance to try them both it should be easy to make a decision.
I took almost 50% of my pics with the 16-35 Mk2 (on an APS-C mainly), so there must be something about it, it's definitely more versatile than the 14mm.
If you should have a chance to try them both it should be easy to make a decision.
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Sports / Re: Surfing photos
« on: February 24, 2012, 12:06:56 AM »Thanks 6dunes, all these photos were taken with my 5D MkII + Canon 70-300 L.
All taken at 300mm hand-held then cropped as the surfers were a bit far from the beach..
This seems to prove once and for all that the 5D2 can be regarded as a decent choice also for action/sports shots.
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Help with my "itch" for a FF
« on: February 23, 2012, 11:43:16 PM »
Since the wait for the 5D3 has been taking forever I settled for APS-H instead of full-frame. Wide enough but still adding some extra reach on the long end. Very happy with my decision so far. 
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Lenses / Re: What's your favorite Canon lens and why?
« on: February 23, 2012, 12:59:26 AM »
EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS II - it's super sharp and very versatile
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Lighting / Re: Do I need the 580?
« on: February 21, 2012, 04:02:26 PM »
I am happy with my 430 II which I prefer over the 580 II due to its smaller dimensions and lower weight. However, it's not weather sealed but assuming that most of your family reunions/ weddings take place either indoors or when it's not raining that aspect should not really matter to you.
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Lenses / Re: Recommendation: Filter for premium lenses
« on: February 20, 2012, 01:40:36 AM »
B&W filters are great, definitely worth the premium over other brands.
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Lenses / Re: 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 vs 17-40mm f/4L for a crop camera
« on: February 19, 2012, 04:08:08 AM »
If the decision has to be made between those 2 go for the 17-40 independent from the decision of going FF later.
L glass is definitely the better choice. Only the 10-22 and 17-55 are said to be close to L in terms of IQ.
L glass is definitely the better choice. Only the 10-22 and 17-55 are said to be close to L in terms of IQ.
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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 500 & 600 f/4L IS II in May
« on: February 19, 2012, 01:57:36 AM »
Think I am going to get both
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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Used 1D Mark IV dirty sensor
« on: February 19, 2012, 01:53:57 AM »
I haven't had any problems with mine so far.
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Lenses / Re: Which lenses for travel kit?
« on: February 14, 2012, 03:39:48 AM »
1 Body + 16-35 f2.8L II + 70-200 f2.8L IS II + 1.4x TC
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Lenses / Re: Is it worth waiting for an upgrade to 24-105?
« on: February 13, 2012, 06:16:38 PM »
I was using the 24-105 F4L IS for a year on my then 550D before I sold it in anticipation of the 24-70 F2.8L II. I was always happy with it and my only "complaint" was its comparably small aperture, however since it got IS its performance in less than ideal light situations is quite ok.
I also do assume that its successor cannot be expected before 2015 (guess based solely on gut feeling).
I also do assume that its successor cannot be expected before 2015 (guess based solely on gut feeling).
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Lenses / Re: Recommendation 70-200/2.8+2x vs 100-400 f/4-5.6L ?
« on: February 13, 2012, 03:16:12 PM »
Go for the 70-200 f/2.8L IS II and the extenders! It's a great lens that takes both extenders well, particulalry the 1.4x does not impact the IQ much. 2.0x works ok with it. I only got the Mk2 version of the extenders, Mk3 is supposed to be better but the price tag is significantly higher.
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Landscape / Re: Post your best weather pictures
« on: February 12, 2012, 06:35:03 PM »
Sundown in Bangladesh
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Lenses / Re: Kit Lens to New 24-70
« on: February 12, 2012, 06:10:26 PM »
An alternative could as well be the 24-105 f/4L in case you do not necessarily need the f/2.8. The IS compensates somewhat for the additional f-stop of the 24-70. On the long end the additional 35mm give you some more flexibility and it will also work on full frame should you upgrade one day.
I sold my copy some months ago in anticipation of the 24-70 Mk2 and did regret that decision more than once...
I sold my copy some months ago in anticipation of the 24-70 Mk2 and did regret that decision more than once...