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left side vignetting still looks heavier to me, darker and intrudes into the image more than on the right side
I just saw this on eBay, so I'm just putting it out there if anyone is interested. The 1DX is going for $6445.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Canon-EOS-1DX-Digital-SLR-Camera-5253B002-USA-Warranty-/160875216019?pt=Digital_Cameras&hash=item2574e8fc93
Ok gents, Bought focal and set it all up. Before Focal I was +5/+6 for w/t
test 1 W with focal said set w=0
test 2 T said set T= -1
test 3 W said set W = -1 (down 1 form last test)
test 4 T said set T = +4 (up 5 from last test)
Should I keep going in endless loops of T +W tests? I know the W setting affects the T setting so when should I call it quits?
This one I shot at 70mm f 3.2 iso 3200 and for an ooc jpg its pretty sharp and very accurate color.
After passing Adorama's and BC's ebay deals I pulled the trigger and took B&H's kit. (oh I have to correct my signature :-) )
It seems that the sell isn't going as fast as in the last two deals.
Adorama 818 in some 8 hours, but @2749
Beach Camera 120 in 5 hours @2849
Beach Camera 16 in 2 hours @2899
It's hard to be smart, but I belive if people paid $3500 for it, it is definetly worth getting it for $2900 from an authorized dealer.
Will it be cheaper than $2700 at Christmas or Thanksgiving? I highy doubt it, but you never know.
I just pulled the trigger =O
I'm absolutely LOVING mine. I've taken it to shoot with my 7D, 5DIII, and my 1DX. Perfect with all of them. Trying to figure out why I still have my 24-105...Not even close!
...........JK
and take picture of kid(s)From experience - you must remember to take pictures of your second born too... Not just the odd one here and there...
And if you have a third and... Well, they need to be photographed as much as the first (and second...)
...sorry couldn't help it 
It sounds like it will be a very good lens. Some are reporting issues at the long end, so I'd check that out.
I'm waiting for the eventual price drop to decide if I'll get one. By then,there will be a lot of feedback from users.
What issues?
Softness, particularly at the edges and 70mm.
Two pretty respected reviewers have seen this. There have been some that claim to have seen the issue in poosts on this forum, but I tend to look to experienced testers with a good track record of spotting issues.
It is undoubtedly a fantastic lens, and there may be some samples with issues, which is why I'm waiting for more reviews to come in. I've had 5 of the old version and they were not impressive. I have high hopes for this one.
Let us know what you see.
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-24-70mm-f-2.8-L-II-USM-Lens-Review.aspx
http://www.photozone.de/canon_eos_ff/773-canon2470f28mk2ff?start=2
Yeah that sounds the case but I feel it's much better than the 24-105 and if I go professional I could always get another copy later if that's the case. Either way after selling the old lens it cost me an additional $1,400 and I figured I could use it for the holidays so not sure how much waiting I could endure. I hope I made a wise investment. Let me know if you get one. How could I check if my copy was soft?
I have 4 friends(pro-wedding), all their 24-70 II are sharp end to end. My is sharp even before AFMA.
Do you use Reiken FoCal? I ran my 5D III with 24-70 II through FoCal, results I got from the software are -5 @ 24mm and +1 @ 70mm.
If not, you can always try to compare Live View Focus Vs regular focus.
Enjoy your new lens
I think I will get that. @ questions would you recommend plus or pro and is there a way to calibrate without a tripod. I do not have one?
It sounds like it will be a very good lens. Some are reporting issues at the long end, so I'd check that out.
I'm waiting for the eventual price drop to decide if I'll get one. By then,there will be a lot of feedback from users.
What issues?
Softness, particularly at the edges and 70mm.
Two pretty respected reviewers have seen this. There have been some that claim to have seen the issue in poosts on this forum, but I tend to look to experienced testers with a good track record of spotting issues.
It is undoubtedly a fantastic lens, and there may be some samples with issues, which is why I'm waiting for more reviews to come in. I've had 5 of the old version and they were not impressive. I have high hopes for this one.
Let us know what you see.
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-24-70mm-f-2.8-L-II-USM-Lens-Review.aspx
http://www.photozone.de/canon_eos_ff/773-canon2470f28mk2ff?start=2
Yeah that sounds the case but I feel it's much better than the 24-105 and if I go professional I could always get another copy later if that's the case. Either way after selling the old lens it cost me an additional $1,400 and I figured I could use it for the holidays so not sure how much waiting I could endure. I hope I made a wise investment. Let me know if you get one. How could I check if my copy was soft?