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Lenses / Re: Do you wish your 70-200L were black?

« on: May 22, 2013, 11:07:08 PM »

blk or wht, I don't care. Fast AF + sharp @ f2.8 are my #1 reason I bought this lens.

Do you want 70-200 in blk? Try this: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/687942-REG/LensCoat_LC702002BK_Canon_Lens_Cover_Black.html

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Reviews / Re: Can we have a 16-35 2.8L II review next please?

« on: May 22, 2013, 11:00:25 PM »

I'm thinking selling my and use that money toward to 85L f1.2 II since I shoot alot of candid. I good with 17-40mm, f8 - f16

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Lenses / Re: 50mm.. Upgrade or not?

« on: May 22, 2013, 09:30:01 PM »

Hmm.  That's a tough question.  I don't think the 50L can do anything the 1.4 can't do, in wedding situations.  And if you already have the 24-70L II, no way it's worth it.  I have used and owned the 50L and at the apertures I shot, f/2.8 and narrower, the 1.4 was sharper.  It's a specialty lens (and very good one at that) from f/1.2 to f/2.

That's why we use 50L - be able to shoot and get best results at wide open

However, it would be nice to be able to shoot at smaller apertures without worrying focus shift

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Lenses / Re: Disappointed with 50 f/1.2 sharpness @ f/1.2

« on: May 22, 2013, 08:33:27 PM »

@ OP - I think your copy is fine

Here are some of mines, 24 inches away from the book. Crop 1:1 in LR. Focus point was between "RALES trial"

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Lenses / Re: 50mm.. Upgrade or not?

« on: May 22, 2013, 09:16:49 AM »

Sold my f1.4 and replaced with 50L - no regret

50L is NOT a sharpest lens in the L line. 50L will provide very creamy bokeh & decent sharpness. AFMA is almost required for this lens. Buy this lens if you plan to shoot wide open apertures.

1. Price tag @ $1600, does 50L worth 4-5 times(better) than f1.4 in term of IQ? quick answer is no. However, with 50L you can shoot @ f1.2 where f1.4 needs to step down to f2 to f2.8 or so.
 
2. Am I going to buy this lens over f1.4 again? YESSSSSSSSSS

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Software & Accessories / Re: Screen protector question

« on: May 22, 2013, 12:08:53 AM »

The glass used by Canon for the screen is so astonishingly tough, the only people who would say you need protection are the manufacturers of the protection.

-PW

Remember this post?
http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=14604.msg264771#msg264771

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Lenses / Re: Downgrading my equipment - looking for advice

« on: May 21, 2013, 09:36:28 PM »

Sorry to hear that Alex. Hope you get well soon

My 2 cents: Unless, you are running into budget issues, then down grade your gear is a MUST. Otherwise, I don't see much of benefits replacing 5D III with 7D or 1D III - camera size and IQ of course. I might be wrong on 1D III, never own one.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Screen protector question

« on: May 21, 2013, 09:21:01 PM »

I use a screen protector on my 5d MKIII and it works great for me.  It was much less expensive than a possible replacement of the glass.  I think it was around $10 from xoskins.  It also covers the top LCD screen.  I am not worried if I need to replace it because they cover it for the life of my camera.

+1 on XOskin: http://xoskins.com/canon-5d-mark-iii-screen-protector

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Software & Accessories / Re: Flickr is now 1 Terabytes!! For everyone!!

« on: May 21, 2013, 09:21:38 AM »

-1 on Flickr. I'm using Phanfare. I paid $99 per year, for Pro. No limit, display is wonderfull.

http://dylanphotography.phanfare.com/

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Street & City / Re: Superstrikes South Africa

« on: May 20, 2013, 09:28:31 AM »

Awesome...great shot

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Canon General / Re: Which lens for my new 6D (my first DSLR)?

« on: May 20, 2013, 09:22:26 AM »

New Sigma 35mm f1.4

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Canon General / Re: Desired fantasy gear

« on: May 20, 2013, 09:18:39 AM »

RX1 body + sensor. Be able to swap lenses: 14 or 16mm, 35 or 50mm, 85 or 135mm and of course 24-70 f2.8 IS. Keep the lens sizes as small as possible

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Am I crazy to sell my Canon gear?

« on: May 20, 2013, 09:01:41 AM »

@ OP - smaller gear or mirrorless will be a good choice IF; you only do still shooting. Otherwise, DSLR is still the king in term of speed and IQ.

RX1 is my 1st choice for light travel, but I will not sell my 5D III + lenses until I only do still photography.

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Canon General / Re: I have more money than I do needs... so what should be my next step?

« on: May 19, 2013, 11:17:58 PM »

I was going through old posts and it has only been 6 months, but it seems like a lifetime ago.

I did buy a fisheye lens, a Rokinon 8mm, and a 70-200mm f/2.8L IS mkii.  And just today I put in an order for a 5d mkiii.
So, so much for getting a 5d mkii.

Congrats on your new toy

Once you shoot with 5D III + 70-200 combo, I think your crop gear will end up on ebay or craigslist. It's day and night diff. from IQ, high ISO and AF....I enjoy my very much.

Don't forget screen protection for your 5D III - ENJOY

 have a suggestion on a screen protector?  I had my Canon xs  for two years and the screen never got scratched.   but I also had very light lenses,  now I have heavier lenses.

XO Skin is my fav.
http://xoskins.com/canon-5d-mark-iii-screen-protector

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Lenses / Re: Purchasing a used 135mm f/2

« on: May 19, 2013, 03:56:44 PM »

About ebay(used). Make sure you pay with CC through Paypal:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/Lenses-/3323/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=canon+135mm+f2