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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Zeiss Distagon 15 f/2.8 ZE Official

« on: March 18, 2012, 04:55:02 PM »

I know I am not comparing apples to apples and that 2mm difference is a big deal in wide angles but
for someone who does not need exactly that and has no infinite money the Canon TS-E 17mm L is a much
better choice. Of course your mileage may vary.

Actually I do have the Zeiss 21mm lens and I am very happy with its quality (even at the edges...)

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EOS Bodies / Re: The Next 5D on February 27/28, 2012 [CR3]

« on: February 22, 2012, 04:36:03 PM »

Very nice features. I will be strongly tempted. I have a 5DmkII which I suspect feels lonely...  However, I could get the TS-E 17mm L and EF8-15mm L instead with almost the same amount of money and be  done with the wide end ... almost

But then, I do not shoot action, I prefer landscapes...

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Canon General / Re: More Lens Suggestions [CR1]

« on: February 14, 2012, 11:27:13 AM »

I do hope it's the year of the lens (My wallet however disagrees...)

35 f/1.4L II
I would be interested as I do not have a current 35mm. However, everyone reports the existing one as being very good. Appart from weather resistance and the use of newer coatings Canon could improve the edge and corner performance (according to photozone.de). I have seen rumors about this lens since 2008 though...
Now that price comments...

EF 100-400 f/4-5.6L IS
It has been discussed before. Nothing to add. I agree of course, although I have a fine current 100-400 that I will keep.

EF300 f/4L IS
Actually it has to be 300 f/4L IS II. There is already an IS version.

This is very welcome considering the need to have a top quality weather resistant lens with IS. It is reported that the non-IS version has better optical quality than the current IS version (Just like 70-200 f/2.8L vs. the 1st version 70-200 f/2.8L IS). I do not have an opinion of the IS version but I am crazy about my non-IS 300mm L lens.

EF400 f/4L IS
Actually I was hoping for an update of the 400 f/4 DO lens. I realize though that in that case a possible second version -assuming that an improvement in optical quality is possible - would cost as much as the 500mm f/4L IS II (~10000 dollars, euros, whatever   )

So this (L version) will be more than welcome I guess.

Where is our 400mm f/5.6L IS though ? ? ?

EF135 f/1.8 IS
IS would be a real gift. However I like my EF135 L lens so much that it would be difficult to upgrade considering the price. But still...

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 100-400 f/4-5.6L IS in 2012 [CR2]

« on: February 12, 2012, 08:17:42 PM »

I bought it 2 months ago but no regrets! It is a nice lens, maybe a little impractical but quite value for money.
Yes I would like a 4-stop stabilizer, faster autofocus, even better quality but still I am satisfied.
If the new version were to cost double the price I would still choose the old one (and use the rest money to get another lens...)

P.S I call it the "Duck Lens" because I use it to shoot ducks in a park close to my home

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EOS Bodies / Re: When will Canon Meet The Market Demand?

« on: February 12, 2012, 02:34:54 PM »

I am also thrilled with the possibility of a new Canon. But I like my 5DmkII - I shoot mostly landscapes-  and I am not going to sell my gear if no camera is introduced. In fact I bought recently some Christmas presents for my 5DmkII: an EF100-400mm L and an EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II 

However, I do not know if I will buy it the new 24-70 II as a birthday present since I do not
wish to make my 24-105L feel jealous   

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Lenses / Re: Pricing of the New Lenses

« on: February 07, 2012, 05:07:57 PM »

I'd prefer the 24mm L if they ask 800 Bucks for a 2.8 prime lens.

+1 My idea exactly. With the 1.4L we also get low light capabilities, background blurring, speed.

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Lenses / Re: Three New Lenses~~~

« on: February 06, 2012, 08:36:03 AM »

On the picture of 24-70 there is no lens description near the red ring. This is in contrast to existing Canon lenses (see the pictures of the
current 24-70 and 16-35 lenses).

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Canon General / Re: $5000 gear spree exercize

« on: February 04, 2012, 08:21:45 PM »

1. Canon 5D Mark II + 24-105 f/4L bundle ~ $2800
2. Canon 70 - 200 f4 IS ~ $1100
3. Manfrotto Tripod and ballhead ~ $220  (exactly as you said)
4. Canon EF 50 f/1.8 II ~ $110
5. Canon 580ex II ~ $450 (exactly as you said)
6. 2 x Sandisk 32GB Extreme CF Cards ~ $260 (No more cheap Extreme Cards  )
7. Camera bag ~ $100 (exactly as you said)

Actually I bought the first 2 choices when a camera bag of mine full of equipment was stolen...

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Lenses / Re: Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 OS vs Canon 70-200 f/4 IS L for backpacking

« on: February 03, 2012, 09:13:00 PM »

First, lucky you! (backpacking for 6 months with photo equipment)

As far as which of the 2 lenses to choose that depends on what you are going to photograph.
I use the 70-200 f/4L IS since 2009 and it is a very nice and very portable lens.
I cannot speak for the Sigma but I recently bought the 70-200 f/2.8L IS II.

I haven't the chance to use it a lot but I can assure you: It is heavy, very heavy, especially if you will carry it a lot.

For backpacking I would definitely take the lighter f/4

I do not know about the Sigma but your Canon is also weather sealed.

Have a nice time.

P.S I guess that you do not have a canon EF 2X but a 3rd party since you have a SIGMA 70-200.
So maybe in bright light you will be able to focus (but don't take my word, check it yourself)

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Canon General / Re: Should photographers hibernate?

« on: February 02, 2012, 04:07:06 PM »

How about weekends? Maybe you can find some time to go somewhere while there is still light.

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Lenses / Re: Just Got My New 50L

« on: February 02, 2012, 11:43:19 AM »

hello,

some thoughts:

1. Even if you send the camera too for better adjustment there is probability that it will need MA with a future camera.
Is it possible to test your lens with another camera that has MA capabilities?
Even that wouldn't be conclusive but you can get an idea...

2. Is -3 consistent with the distance ? (This has already been mentioned above)

I guess you can decide what to do depending on the answer to the above questions.

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Lenses / Re: Canon 16-35 L version I vs II

« on: February 02, 2012, 11:20:04 AM »

You can find a comparison at:

http://www.wlcastleman.com/equip/reviews/16-35/index.htm

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Canon General / Re: CAMERA Software/Firmware wish List.

« on: January 31, 2012, 10:51:16 AM »

hello,

you can check:    http://shuttercounter.com/

It says it supports Canon 1D series. You can take a picture and upload it.
It will respond with the shutter count.

Also please check:

http://astrojargon.net/eosinfo.aspx

You can download its utility 

http://astrojargon.net/files/misc/setupeosinfo.exe

They say it supports DIGIC III/IV DSLRs *except* the 1D* series.

You connect a supported camera via usb and get the shutter count.

It has worked with my 5DmkII

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Lenses / Re: All primes... But what zoom?

« on: January 29, 2012, 09:19:32 AM »

I agree on 24-105L.  It covers your 35 and 50 and comes close to 135. It also offers 24 and 28mm.

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Lenses / Re: Dead bug on the inside of my Sigma 50mm f/1.4 front element!! WTF???!!!

« on: January 28, 2012, 08:55:12 PM »

This incident must be known. Then ebay sellers will have to advertise their Sigma lenses as bug free...   

Seriously now, I would also ask for lens cleaning (debugging?   )