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5D MK III Sample Images / Re: My 2nd Wedding with 5d mmIII!

« on: September 06, 2012, 12:13:19 PM »

nice work,
which lens did you use the most?
i'd see you've got some diamonds below in your signature

My 24L and 85L were rented out this past weekend so I didn't have them with me. The 24-70mm was mounted on the 5D mkIII most of the time. The other 5D shots were mounted with Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 OS. There were a few shots on the 7D with 24-105L, 70-200L non-is, and Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8.

Mostly 5D mkIII with 24-70L

It sounds like a PRO-wedding to me 

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II Has Made its Way To Retailers

« on: September 06, 2012, 10:55:22 AM »

Overall so far without a flash photshoot I am extremely happy with the new lens however is it worth the upgrade Yes if you are using higher end cameras to take advantage of focus speed and noise definitely if you just wanting a walk around lens the 24-105 definitely out perform in term of usabilty due to it's focal and built quality, I was about to sell my 24-105 but now i decided to Hang on to it...

So for a $2000+ standard zoom it isn't "the" lens after all - I know the "plastic" feeling from my 100L lens, and the fact that the 24-105L *with* IS feels more sturdy isn't that impressive for the new lens. But it really doesn't matter, for people needing/wanting f2.8 and a fast af (i.e. not Tamron) will buy it anyway no matter what.

So...what wrong with lighter and faster AF lens? .....If you want heavier and slower, get the Tamron.

How do you feel shooting with plastic 60D?

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II Has Made its Way To Retailers

« on: September 06, 2012, 10:48:30 AM »

Ok after handling this lens for the last fews day I decided to give everyone a quick review from my experience.

The box came with no cd just an instruction booklet and the pouch + hood. Lens are wrap in the same way all other l lens are being wrap.

Upon holding the lens next to the 24-105 you immediately felt the different in quality, the new lens felt much more plasticky compare to the 24-105 the same feeling you get from the 100 macro in which I think it is a draw back. Weight wise they are very identical only a tab heavier with the new lens due to its front element.

The Zooming felt much tighter than the 24-105 but are smooth no complaint there
However the locking switch make a loud click noise one switched.
Hood are exactly the same feel with the 70-200ii which resist well to small scratches same size as the 24-105 but are more stiffer
Mounting the lens onto the body is quite stable as there is no play between the two which is better than the 85 1.2
In term of image quality I have only taken low light image (as posted) contrast is superb and focus are sharp and accurate felt it is faster than the 70-200ii Even with cir pola filters

Image quality is as expected for that price a sharp and well contrast image straigh off camera

Mounted on the 1dx it is a beast of a combo as it's release the full potential of auto focus very well predicted focus and are extremely accurate. Had no trouble focusing in low light with moving object

Overall so far without a flash photshoot I am extremely happy with the new lens however is it worth the upgrade Yes if you are using higher end cameras to take advantage of focus speed and noise definitely if you just wanting a walk around lens the 24-105 definitely out perform in term of usabilty due to it's focal and built quality, I was about to sell my 24-105 but now i decided to Hang on to it...

More better review once I set out on my first photoshoot with flash

Thank you

Thanks tx8koibito  for your quick thoughts on mrk II. This is good news for all Canon shooters. Can't wait....

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: How to enable 50 iso on 5DIII?

« on: September 05, 2012, 08:44:13 PM »

Step by step:

1. Under "Menu" - select "ISO Speed Setting"
2. Select "ISO Speed Range"
3. Set "Minimum" ISO to 50 - click "OK"

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Lenses / Re: Lens align pro or Spyder lenscal

« on: September 05, 2012, 04:45:03 PM »

@ Dylan777 - absolutely correct.

Thanks Neuro 

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Lenses / Re: Lens align pro or Spyder lenscal

« on: September 05, 2012, 03:11:46 PM »

I'm thinking about Reikan FocCal Pro, do they provide setup distance for each lens?

You choose the distance.  Canon recommends 50x the focal length, LensAlign recommends 25x the focal length (i.e. about 16' and 8' for every 100mm of focal length, respectively). 

Personally, I test all lenses at both 25x and 50x the focal length (and multiple focal lengths for zooms, wide, tele and 1-3 in between), then look at the overall results to decide the AFMA value(s).  It's going to be a compromise, more data drives a better decision.  I take into account the subject distances with the lens (close for the 85L, far for the 100-400, etc.), the usual DoF (weight close distance more with wide lenses).  It means lots of testing, which is why the automation is great.

Neuro,
To make sure I understand you correctly(50X):

1. 50mm f1.4 ==>  50 x 50mm = 2500mm(8.2 ft) distance from chart to camera

2. 16x35 ==> wide end: 50 x 16mm = 800mm( 2.6ft) distance from chart to camera
               ==> zoom end: 50 x 35mm= 1750mm(5.7ft) distance from chart to camera

am I on the right track?

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Lenses / Re: Lens align pro or Spyder lenscal

« on: September 05, 2012, 01:55:21 PM »

Hi guys,
I'm thinking about Reikan FocCal Pro, do they provide setup distance for each lens?

Thanks

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II Has Made its Way To Retailers

« on: September 05, 2012, 09:18:54 AM »

Arrived early Sept

CONGRATULATION tx8koibito.....I'm in the US and waiting for mine to be arrived, not sure when 

POst some pics

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II Has Made its Way To Retailers

« on: September 04, 2012, 04:38:42 PM »

You definitely missed something.  I said Mark I, not II.

Wupps, sorry, I misread this. Actually I just grabbed your post as a random example of people predicting the 24-70 II as "the lens", I just happened to quote the wrong one :-p

Most CRs members believe mrk II going to be "THE LENS" because of MTF chart, not because of the expensive price tag.

Neither you nor me can say what "most cr members" believe, but I have the definite impression that the high price tag contributes to the high expectations. Unless I read the first real reviews of the final product, I don't rely on any mtf charts (that were made before the lens was delayed and modified, mind you) to make it into every real world lens after qc.

What about when you buy NEW car, do you rely on manufacture est. mpg?  or medicine?


There are 12 stages(I'll list 8 here) in designing new product:
1. Wish List  spec+ features - usually come from marketing team
2. Design & protoype to wish list. reviews and approves by marketing
3. Beta build: minor adjustment usually improvment, build prototype near production level(where you get your MTF chart)
4. Reviews & collects feedbacks from trusted users(not public yet)
5. Final review + very minor chance(s), almost no chance in hardware
6. Pilot build: 99.5% production level, dealers get to play at this level
7. Production build

8. If build by 3rd party, price quote will be sent out to qualified contractors 

 

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II Has Made its Way To Retailers

« on: September 04, 2012, 10:43:11 AM »

The MTF of the 24-70L I shows that it's better than the 35L

I have to ask this: am I missing something, are the first reviews up? Charts are all fine, but for month people have been stating how great the 24-70ii just because it's that expensive and lacks IS (so iq has to be even better). And afaik one problem of the mk1 was bad quality control and there were many mediocre lenses around, but no one has compared the mk2 samples for duds - but again, because of $2000 qc has to be stellar?

I'd advise some caution, though even I am considering the new 24-70 because yesterday I realized again how important a fast and precise af is (like on my 70-300L)...

Where do you see people stating this???

Most CRs members believe mrk II going to be "THE LENS" because of MTF chart, not because of the expensive price tag.

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EOS Bodies / Re: New 5dmiii user - love the camera so far

« on: September 04, 2012, 09:24:40 AM »

So I've skulked around the site for a long time and I own a 7d.  My dream camera was the 1dx, but ain't gonna happen.  So today, after going back and forth, I finally picked up the iii.  I spent a couple hours calibrating my lenses and as soon as I got done I went out back with my 70-200 4.0 and attempted to get a hummingbird in flight.

Didn't really know what to expect since this isn't really an action camera but I think I did pretty well.  I took about 20 shots as he (she?) surveyed the area to make sure it was safe.  This one was the best.  My 7d couldn't nail focus this well.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotofan63/7910386000/#in/photostream/

+1...same dream here. At this moment, I do have budget to upgrade from 5D III to 1D X. I did have a chance to shoot with 1D X  from a friend of mine - this thing is FAST. The only reason pull me back from not buying the camera is the size of 1D X. I have smaller hand and this monster is kinda big. I'm not sure this is a great camera to walk around with even with RS-7.

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II Has Made its Way To Retailers

« on: September 03, 2012, 02:04:33 PM »

YESSSSSSSSS...............sooner than I thought. PLEASE BE sharp at f2.8 from 24 through 70, just like his big brother 70-200 f2.8 IS II 

According to the charts I saw, (Yes, I know they are only charts, but that's all I have) it should be just as good or better in regards to sharpness at all apertures throughout the zoom range.

+1........because of MTF, therefore, I have this lens on pre-order. Crs say arrive north america 13th. I will be on my business trip from Sep 15th - 25th. I'm not sure I'll be getting the lens before I take off. 

Yep, I've one on pre-order too.  I sold all of my primes in that range and am only going to keep "a light kit" down in those focal lengths, although not light in price

I guess you sold: 24L, 35L, and 50L These are GREAT primes. Swapping lenses is not fun at all...let just hope this mrk II be "DA LENS"...otherwise I'll be VERY 

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II Has Made its Way To Retailers

« on: September 03, 2012, 11:42:46 AM »

YESSSSSSSSS...............sooner than I thought. PLEASE BE sharp at f2.8 from 24 through 70, just like his big brother 70-200 f2.8 IS II 

According to the charts I saw, (Yes, I know they are only charts, but that's all I have) it should be just as good or better in regards to sharpness at all apertures throughout the zoom range.

+1........because of MTF, therefore, I have this lens on pre-order. Crs says this will arrive north america sep 13th. I will be on my business trip from Sep 15th - 25th. I'm not sure I'll be getting the lens before I take off. 

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II Has Made its Way To Retailers

« on: September 02, 2012, 10:57:49 PM »

YESSSSSSSSS...............sooner than I thought. PLEASE BE sharp at f2.8 from 24 through 70, just like his big brother 70-200 f2.8 IS II 

If it is as sharp as the 70-200 f2.8 L IS II, than I think it is worth its money ... but I am greedy I want more sharpness than the 70-200 f2.8 L IS II in 24-70 f2.8 L II

You're not the only one ........I spent quite  a bit  of $$$ this year,  first 5D III and now 24-70 II.

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II Has Made its Way To Retailers

« on: September 02, 2012, 11:53:24 AM »

YESSSSSSSSS...............sooner than I thought. PLEASE BE sharp at f2.8 from 24 through 70, just like his big brother 70-200 f2.8 IS II