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Canon General / Re: How do you sell your gear?

« on: October 11, 2012, 09:21:59 AM »

I use CL exclusively.  You need to decide what you're willing to take.  Personally, I only buy for 70% or less of the current new item price.  I've had good luck selling at 75-80% of new.  Include good pics in your ad, product -type pics ('seamless' white background, a piece of paper works just crop tight).  Ask for a phone number in the reply.

+1....on CL. I recently sold my 50mm f1.4. I posted at 3:30PM and the lens is sold by 6:30PM same day. The lens sold at $290 - current price tag for NEW is $360.

As Neuro mentioned....you need to know current market price and don't expect to get 90% of new. Under html, post 5-6 clear decent size pictures - make your decripstion short and clear. The main things are PICTURES & SELLING PRICE.

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Lenses / Re: What lenses do you own?

« on: October 11, 2012, 09:06:28 AM »

Speaking of lenses considering selling my 24-105l to help finance a 24-70 ii I can get for $2200 new. I do want the extra stop but just curious if anyone else agrees if the extra coin is worth it.

You not only gain an extra f-stop, you will also gain in SHARPNESS and SPEEDY AF. Well worth it

Now...Canon need to release better 16-35 or 14-24 f2.8

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EOS Bodies / Re: Help me, 5D Mark iii order now or wait for a "possible deal"

« on: October 11, 2012, 01:18:15 AM »

How low do you expect 5D III to drop before you pulll the trigger? $2500???

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Software & Accessories / Re: AFMA Software and Suggestions

« on: October 10, 2012, 12:33:26 PM »

Honestly, I think FoCal is the way to go.  Yes, you need the Pro version to run on a Mac (although if you have a Windows virtual machine - Parallels, VMware, etc., you can run a lower version that way).  The full auto takes about 10 minutes per run.

The way I see it, you've got somewhere north of $10K of gear, and are heading out on a "once in a lifetime" trip.  Spending ~1% of your gear value to get the best from your lenses seems like a pretty reasonable investment...

+1....on FoCal Pro. Even though this is my 1st software and 1st time using FoCal as tool for AFMA, I found it's easy to use.

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Lenses / Re: Calibrate Canon 24-70L?

« on: October 10, 2012, 10:36:49 AM »

Could be the the lens itself. In the past, I bought 3 copies of mrk I and all 3 were soft at 2.8.

60D doesn't have built-in AFMA, I'm not sure you can do it yourself.

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Lenses / Re: A final goodbye to my 50mm f1.4 lens

« on: October 09, 2012, 05:25:05 PM »

I finally posted my 50mm f1.4 on CL yesterday around 3:30PM and the lens got sold by 6PM same day for $290 cash.

When I opened my camera bag this morning, I see an empty spot in my bag - where the 50mm sits when not in use. 

My feeling right now =    to 

Thats a low price.  They go for $350 around here.  No wonder you sold it so quickly.
I've been thinkinng of selling mine, I've had it boxed up for the last 4 months, but have not been able to part with it.  I might sell it if I buy a 24-70 MK II. I also have the 50mm f/1.8 MK I with metal mount.  I just finished doing a AFMA with it (-11).  I want to do a comparison of images before I decide which to keep.

To me...the 24-70 II is a "SUPER" lens. This will be my most use lens for indoor.

The copy I have right now is sharp, even before AFMA.  I decided to run through FoCal, the results are -5 @ 24mm and +1 @ 70mm. Regardless AFMA or not, I know the copy I have is a keeper.

I'll keep this lens until Canon offers 24-105 f2.8 IS

Perhaps this is a conversation for a different or new thread, but in regards to FoCal - Which version do you use?

I haven't really done anything regarding AFMA, but have read good things about it.  I'm considering buying FoCal, but don't have a lot of money to throw around for software.  Is there a huge difference (yes, I've read the version diff chart) between the three versions offered?  Could I get away with just standard?  Or is plus or even pro recommended?

Thanks in advance for any replies!

I bought the Pro version and currently using "AF Consistency". So far, I like it. For window version, 5D III and 1D X are not fully auto yet. You can still run the test. The software will promt you to change the AFMA values(-20, -15, -10, -5 etc...) in your camera manually. It's quite easy.

More info:
http://www.reikan.co.uk/focalweb/index.php/versions/version-comparison

Here are the test results on my 24-70 II - keep in mind, higher is better in this test.

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Lenses / Re: A final goodbye to my 50mm f1.4 lens

« on: October 09, 2012, 04:34:13 PM »

I feel your pain.  Since I got my 35L, my 50 1.4 hasn't seen much use.  I've been meaning to sell it but just can't seem to put up the craigslist ad. 

It was a hard decision, but I did it

Bottom line is, I want latest "L" lenses in my bag - as long as I can afford without selling my kidney of course

lol.  So you are not going to get your iPhone 5?
You will miss the F/1.4.  My 50mm F/1.4 is the lens I use about 80% of time at home.

Trust me...it was a hard decision. Am I going to miss f1.4? ==> Yes

24-70 II is a better choice for me

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Lenses / Re: A final goodbye to my 50mm f1.4 lens

« on: October 09, 2012, 04:00:50 PM »

Thats a low price.  They go for $350 around here.  No wonder you sold it so quickly.

You can buy a brand new one from adorama ebay for $350; $360 - $10 for ebaybucks (3% if you use billmelater)
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Current price in US is $360 BRAND NEW, with Canon rebate of course.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/12140-USA/Canon_2515A003_50mm_f_1_4_USM_Autofocus.html
 

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Lenses / Re: A final goodbye to my 50mm f1.4 lens

« on: October 09, 2012, 03:50:52 PM »

While the 24-70 ii seems like an amazing lens, it does not replace the 50 1.4.  When I have that thing on I tend to stick around 1.6-2.2.  This is for the nice bokeh which 2.8 cannot replicate (unless you are super zoomed).  Also, 1.4 vs 2.8 is completely different in low light.

I'm not saying I wouldn't rather have the 24-70ii, but it does not replace the 50 1.4, but I can see how the 35L does.

I agree....just like food - see and smell are not enough, you gotta taste it.

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5D MK III Sample Images / Re: Ultra long daytime exposures - 5D mkiii

« on: October 09, 2012, 02:35:05 PM »

Awesome shots Alex

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Lenses / Re: A final goodbye to my 50mm f1.4 lens

« on: October 09, 2012, 01:58:56 PM »

I feel your pain.  Since I got my 35L, my 50 1.4 hasn't seen much use.  I've been meaning to sell it but just can't seem to put up the craigslist ad. 

It was a hard decision, but I did it

Bottom line is, I want latest "L" lenses in my bag - as long as I can afford without selling my kidney of course

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Lenses / Re: A final goodbye to my 50mm f1.4 lens

« on: October 09, 2012, 12:24:49 PM »

I finally posted my 50mm f1.4 on CL yesterday around 3:30PM and the lens got sold by 6PM same day for $290 cash.

When I opened my camera bag this morning, I see an empty spot in my bag - where the 50mm sits when not in use. 

My feeling right now =    to 

Thats a low price.  They go for $350 around here.  No wonder you sold it so quickly.
I've been thinkinng of selling mine, I've had it boxed up for the last 4 months, but have not been able to part with it.  I might sell it if I buy a 24-70 MK II. I also have the 50mm f/1.8 MK I with metal mount.  I just finished doing a AFMA with it (-11).  I want to do a comparison of images before I decide which to keep.

To me...the 24-70 II is a "SUPER" lens. This will be my most use lens for indoor.

The copy I have right now is sharp, even before AFMA.  I decided to run through FoCal, the results are -5 @ 24mm and +1 @ 70mm. Regardless AFMA or not, I know the copy I have is a keeper.

I'll keep this lens until Canon offers 24-105 f2.8 IS

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Lenses / Re: A final goodbye to my 50mm f1.4 lens

« on: October 09, 2012, 10:59:15 AM »

Why'd you get rid of it?  I have one myself, but have been considering upgrading to the Sigma.  Not on the top of my priority list though.

Hi pierceography,
I feel I don't need this lens anymore after my 24-70 II arrived. The 5D III + 24-70 II can handle most low light conditions.  However...35L is on my "WANTED LIST"

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Lenses / Re: A final goodbye to my 50mm f1.4 lens

« on: October 09, 2012, 10:53:37 AM »

Gone, but not forgotten.  It's still listed in your signature...

 

Thanks for remind me Neuro ...will replace with 35L soon

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Lenses / A final goodbye to my 50mm f1.4 lens

« on: October 09, 2012, 10:33:07 AM »

I finally posted my 50mm f1.4 on CL yesterday around 3:30PM and the lens got sold by 6PM same day for $290 cash.

When I opened my camera bag this morning, I see an empty spot in my bag - where the 50mm sits when not in use. 

My feeling right now =    to