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EOS Bodies / Re: Where is 650D/t4i

« on: February 22, 2012, 06:50:05 AM »

check this thread:

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php/topic,3475.0.html

I know many of you are waiting in anticipation for the 5D III/X, and rightfully so.

This post might therefore not be of any interest to you, but it seems recently amidst the storm of CR1 rated 5D rumours that the camera I expected the most to hear about, and the one I expected to be released the most quickly, has kinda disappeared from forum posts.

i'm talking about the T4i (or whatever they will call it) - it may not be as exciting for many of you as the 5D. but it would still be nice to read some solid rumours about this body, and as the anniversary of EOS looms..... why are we not hearing more about this camera? 

I for one would be pretty excited about the announcement!!

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Lenses / Re: 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 vs 17-40mm f/4L for a crop camera

« on: February 19, 2012, 12:23:12 PM »

Keep in mind that 2.8 vs 4.0 is only one stop difference. For real low light shoots you need to get one of the fast primes (50mm, 35mm, 24mm)

At the long end it's f/5.6 (2 stops). At 55mm, it's f/5 (1 2/3 stops). f/2.8 isn't just an advantage for low light -- you can still get reasonably shallow dof at 55mm f/2.8 on a crop, whereas the 15-85mm is pretty much an "f/8 and be there" lens.

Agreed, which is why I prefer the 17-55mm - it does pretty well as a portrait lens, too, whereas the 15-85mm often cannot deliver sufficient OOF blur for the desired framing, because of the narrower aperture.  The wider aperture also allows faster shutter speeds when needed.  To me, that makes the 17-55mm a better general purpose zoom - outdoors and indoors, landscapes, action and portraits, vs. the 15-85mm which is more suited to outdoors and landscapes.

Oops! Tatally agree with you two... kinda mixed the 3 lenses in this thread. Anyway, get the 15-85 and if neccessary a flash (430 EX II?) for indoor use.

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Lenses / Re: 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 vs 17-40mm f/4L for a crop camera

« on: February 19, 2012, 08:52:34 AM »

My main problem with the 15-85mm, is the lens creep. I'm really afraid of that.

My lens doesn't creep very much. However it's only 4 months old.

So, now I have a new question. How about the Tamron 17-50mm vs the Canon 15-85mm

Only get the Tamron, if you need to shoot @f/2.8. Get the non VC version. It is much better. The 15-85 is better than the VC-version, even when stopped down to equal apartures.


17-50 VC vs 15-85 @24mm f/4.0
http://the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=679&Camera=474&Sample=0&FLI=1&API=2&LensComp=675&CameraComp=474&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=1&APIComp=0

17-50 non VC vs 15-85 @24mm f/4.0
http://the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=400&Camera=474&Sample=0&FLI=1&API=2&LensComp=675&CameraComp=474&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=1&APIComp=0

Keep in mind that 2.8 vs 4.0 is only one stop difference. For real low light shoots you need to get one of the fast primes (50mm, 35mm, 24mm)
If you shoot mainly outdoors or static subjects and can't afford the Canon 17-55 go for the 15-85.

Btw. the Tamron VC-version has a zoom lock switch

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Lenses / Re: 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 vs 17-40mm f/4L for a crop camera

« on: February 19, 2012, 05:29:07 AM »

The 15-85 is the better choice on a crop body. It has more zoom range and IS. The only advantage I see for the 17-40 is its weather sealing (only if you upgrade to a 7D) and better build quality.
Check out the ISO 12233 test charts at the-digital-picture.com

http://the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=675&Camera=474&FLI=1&API=0&LensComp=100&Sample=0&CameraComp=474&FLIComp=0&APIComp=0 (both on 50D)

as well as the distortion test:

http://the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Lens-Distortion.aspx?Lens=675&Camera=474&FLI=0&LensComp=100&CameraComp=453&FLIComp=2

The 15-85 looks sharper and has less CA but more distortion.

I use the 15-85 on my 7D and am totally satisfied with the results. I used the 18-55 IS on my Rebel XS before and the bigger zoom range, better AF and better IS is amazing.
Skip the 17-40 and look at the EF-s 17-55 2.8 if you don't need too much zoom but a little bit better low light performance and/or even better image quality.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Announcement Soon [CR3]

« on: February 18, 2012, 04:11:38 AM »

Was the 1Dx formally anounced allready? I wouldn't be surprised if canon presented their final version of it before any 5D III/X anouncement.
Anyway keep it coming. Specs?

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Canon General / Re: Yet Another Upgrade Advice Request

« on: February 17, 2012, 02:08:14 PM »

I'd say keep the T1i and get one lens at a time. Start with the 85mm 1.8. If you like the low light capabilities take a look at the 24mm and 35mm L lenses a few months later. Afterwards you might want to upgrade your 50mm. Also sell your 18-55 IS (two of them?) and keep the 55-250mm (could be handy when hiking or the 70-200 attracts to much attention )

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EOS Bodies / Re: what advantage does canon see in delaying their response to d800???

« on: February 17, 2012, 12:46:33 PM »

The D800 was announced 10 days ago. Up untill now Nikon was the one the react, because they couldn't sell the D700 in Japan and the 5D II was the better overall camera. <--- my opinion
I'm sure Canon has different versions of the 5D II successor in the pipe. Some might be ready some might not.

"Nothing solid" within ten days after the  competitor's announcement doesn't mean anything and we have heard various rumors for end of February/March announcement dates for the canon side.

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Lenses / Re: Pricing of the New Lenses

« on: February 07, 2012, 07:21:29 AM »

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

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 24 f/2.8 IS USM & Canon EF 28 f/2.8 IS USM Announced.

« on: February 07, 2012, 07:12:19 AM »

They both better be incredible if they want 800€ . I got my 100L for that! A few months ago I asked for a 35mm crop-equivalent and now that we finally have one this is too much. I'd get the 24mm for 300€ maybe 350€...
The 24mm 1.4L isn't that much more expensive ~1400€ (amazon.de)
come on canon you can't do that 

Edit: after looking at the price for the old 24mm 2.8 I could find myself paying 500€. The old one was ~450€. +350€ for IS and USM? That's the way it goes...

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II Announced

« on: February 07, 2012, 06:47:36 AM »

Now that we finally have the mark II, I'm ready to hear rumors for the mark III. Seriously it better be as good as the 70-200 II.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 VC Announced

« on: February 06, 2012, 12:22:20 PM »

Moisture-resistant construction helps prevent water from penetrating the lens.

Is that Tamron's weather sealing and has it been on any of their lenses before?

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Lenses / Re: How do you pay for your lenses?

« on: January 30, 2012, 05:18:51 PM »

My daily meal is pasta with tomato sauce
But seriously, isn't that what everybody eats at college? I'm studying mining and drilling engineering and usually get a decent amount of cash when I do internships

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Software & Accessories / Re: Sling Straps: Black Rapid, Sun Sniper

« on: January 30, 2012, 02:37:49 PM »

Are straps like those comfortably usable if you're also wearing a backpack?

   

Yes.  I often wear it with a Lowepro Flipside 400 AW on my shoulders.

Do you wear the band under the backpack and its shoulderbands? And does that leave you enough slack to comfortably be able to pull your camera away from your body? (I imagine the shoulderbands of the backpack somewhat reducing the slack of the sling strap.)

I put on the sling first and then the backpack. The most comfortable way to carry it is to plug the chest and waist belt unter the strap afterwards. Make sure to remove all batteries and or memory cards from the small pocket on the strap

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Software & Accessories / Re: Sling Straps: Black Rapid, Sun Sniper

« on: January 30, 2012, 02:02:14 PM »

BR strap attached to FastenR-3 lug connected to Kirk 1" clamp, shown with a Wimberley P-5 camera plate:

+1 for that! I was thinking about such an alternitive.

Personally my r-strap never failed, but I continually check it. From my almost 1 year experience I can say: it is a save solution. However, I once tightend the screw too much and the rubber around my 7D's tripod mount came loose...

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EOS Bodies / Re: 5D Mark III Sighting?

« on: January 23, 2012, 02:13:55 PM »

Is he really carrying a 5D III + 1D X + 600 II + 200-400 1.4?
a little bit too obtrusiv.

but it might be a sign from canon: they might be ready to drop the 500 II and 600 II as well as the 200-400 soon
Combine that with the announcement of a fancy 5DII and they have all the attention they need.