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EOS Bodies / Re: The other 5D Mark III polls sucked... here's a better one...
« on: June 26, 2012, 10:54:01 AM »
Nah, this poll sucked that's the only thing gathered here.
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Lenses / Re: 40mm f2.8 STM - Lens Hood?
« on: June 26, 2012, 09:25:05 AM »Quote from: B&HThe ES-52 is a bayonet-mount type lens hood specifically made to fit the Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM lens.
Not so sure about that, or at least, it's not a compllete description. I don't see any place on the lens for a bayonet type hood to mount, and I suspect it's a screw-in hood, or it comes with a screw-in hood adapter like the 50/1.8 II.
Just picked up my shorty forty here in shanghai. It comes with the tiny lens case LP811 and the ridiculously cute ES-52 lens hood, which as Neuro points out, is a screw-in hood. It's so small that I first didn't realize it is actually a hood. Screwed in, it only protrudes 8mm!
Did it 'come' with it or were those items separate purchases? Because mine comes tomorrow and I bet you it is only a lens in a styro and cardboard box.
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EOS Bodies / Re: The other 5D Mark III polls sucked... here's a better one...
« on: June 25, 2012, 05:38:27 PM »
Oh let's not water down the results with off topic votes, since Canon is waiting with baited breath for the Ultimate CR why I didn't buy a 5D3 poll.
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EOS Bodies / Re: Follow-up poll: If you're not buying a 5D3 due to price....
« on: June 25, 2012, 12:52:13 PM »
yeah credit card companies love that sort of reasoning.
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Lenses / Re: Most requested lenses for replacement?
« on: June 25, 2012, 10:35:03 AM »
When I go FF it will be difficult to not keep a crop body around because besides weather sealing I just can't see too many reasons why the 16-35 and 17-40 are better than the 10-22. Love that lens. So I'd say something in between the 16-35 and 17-40 pricepoints ~ 1000-1200, and better wide open and corner sharpness. Perhaps a 2.8 17-40.
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Lens Gallery / Re: 40 Shorty Test Shots
« on: June 25, 2012, 10:05:35 AM »Candyman - good question, one that I am able to answer from experience ! I had the 35 f2 also, used it on a 7D and a 5D, I found it a little unpredictable and unreliable ( and I reckon it back-focused a lot too). The 35 f2 is old technology, this 40mm is far, FAR better in terms of output IQ and performance in general. I don't regret getting rid of the 35mm one bit.
Rhys.
Thanks Rhys. I was leaning towards replacing the lens because of what you mentioned as your findings. So I think I will go for it. Just hope to get a decent price for my 35mm f/2 (bought 6 months ago for 249 euro)
I just sold my 35 f/2 to fund my 40 pancake. I'll let you know how I like one over the other on both film and the 7D
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EOS Bodies / Re: Follow-up poll: If you're not buying a 5D3 due to price....
« on: June 25, 2012, 09:53:44 AM »
Some people have budgets and actually stick to them.
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EOS Bodies / Re: How would you upgrade?
« on: June 24, 2012, 03:45:32 PM »
I understand this issue as well. I have been frustrated with higher ISO issues on my 7D and as my style of photography has evolved I need reach and fps less and less. As a fine art photographer I would be foolish not to move to FF. But I do not need nor can I afford a 5D3, a refurb mk2 is within my reach, especially if I sell off my EF-S glass but with the tease of a entry FF body on the horizon I say you should wait along with me and see what develops.
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Lenses / Re: Faster cheapish prime for a wedding?
« on: June 22, 2012, 12:05:40 PM »
I'd say get a 100 f/2 and ditch that 85. Too much CA (in the 85) and you have enough PP to deal with in an event that big. It's the forgotten lens iyam.
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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Quick Review
« on: June 22, 2012, 11:14:44 AM »
Just ordered mine. I'm done with older gen AF (50 1.8, 35 f/2) This will stay on my film body primarily since I use the 24-70 there quite a bit and I use the wider half of that lens more than not. Now my Elan 7 will feel like a PnS!
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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: Thoughts on hand straps?
« on: June 21, 2012, 08:57:14 PM »
Why is the newer Canon handstrap always backordered?
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Speedlites, Printers, Accessories / Re: Thoughts on hand straps?
« on: June 21, 2012, 08:14:38 AM »
Ughhhh I gave up on finding a perfect all in one solution that didn't have too many drawbacks. I just use a BR RS-7 and keep both a monopod and tripod plate each in each my two bags. I switch from film to digital bodies quite often and like having one strap to use on both, The Black rapid sling does a good job. I have a Carry Strap BR clone but it just doesn't stay put and the carabiner thingee loosens up over time. It just stays at home now.
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EOS Bodies / Re: The other 5D Mark III polls sucked... here's a better one...
« on: June 20, 2012, 07:46:35 PM »
initial issues to be recognized……that was ricockulous. I think it just shows your IT dept is run by crotchety old farts.
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EOS Bodies / Re: The other 5D Mark III polls sucked... here's a better one...
« on: June 20, 2012, 05:48:16 PM »
Some of the worlds largest companies, i.e. Pfizer still supply their people's laptops with XP. Ricockulous.