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Pricewatch Deals / Re: EF 24-70 f/4L IS & EF 35 f/2 IS Preorders

« on: November 07, 2012, 07:00:26 AM »

I was really hoping the 35 F/2 would be quite affordable... what was I thinking.

Well, Sigma still have my trust. Plus their 35 1.4 looks nicer

Both lenses look attractive to me. The Canon is small and light, has close focus and IS.
The Sigma is very big, but may produce better IQ.

I always like to save $$$, but they both look interesting to me.

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: EF 24-70 f/4L IS & EF 35 f/2 IS Preorders

« on: November 06, 2012, 05:44:52 PM »

Hey! EF 35mm f/2 IS comes with lens hood! WOW!
At leas we know now where this price comes from...

B&H also says that it has the new hybrid IS system ... which should be really good for video

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: EF 24-70 f/4L IS & EF 35 f/2 IS Preorders

« on: November 06, 2012, 07:05:18 AM »

The 35 f/2 IS is very interesting to me. Priced a bit high, but I can see getting a lot of use out of it.

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: EF 24-70 f/4L IS & EF 35 f/2 IS Preorders

« on: November 06, 2012, 06:50:19 AM »

Generally I am uninterested in an f4 lens, but 0.7 macro and hybrid IS on a standard zoom is unique and useful, especially in a small package.

I'll wait on the tests, and the price if it's packaged with a 6D. A 6D plus 24-70 f/4 kit at $2900 might be quite a good deal.

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Lenses / Re: EF 24-70 f/4L IS & EF 35 f/2 IS

« on: November 05, 2012, 08:04:55 PM »

I guess I'm in the minority, but I could go out all day with my 5DII and a sharp little 35 f/2 IS.

PS ... I was thinking of the 28 2.8 IS, but I think I'll wait for the 35 f/2

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Lenses / Re: EF 24-70 f/4L IS & EF 35 f/2 IS

« on: November 05, 2012, 10:55:40 AM »

I can see a use for both of these new lenses.

GP zoom with Hybrid IS and macro to boot? not bad
35 f2 small and light with IS. sounds good to me

I hope they aren't too pricey

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Lenses / Re: New 50 Finally on the Way? [CR1]

« on: November 04, 2012, 07:42:37 AM »

I have and like the 50 1.4, but I'd buy the new one if it is significantly improved. Sharp and contrasty from 1.4, preferably with IS, but don't make it too big and bulky.

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Canon General / Re: Canon's MAP Pricing Goes Into Full Effect Today

« on: November 02, 2012, 10:50:23 AM »

@ Etienne, it is human nature to worry about what others did or didn't do (in this instance 'pay'), but you should only worry about yourself. Two years ago, the graduating MBA class at Harvard University were given a survey questionnaire with 2 options and were asked to specify which they would prefer:

(1) to get a job paying $200,000 per year, whilst the rest of your class secure jobs paying $250,000

or

(2) secure a job paying a starting salary of $120,000, whilst your classmates get jobs on $80,000

The result: the majority opted for (2) They were more concerned with relative position and rankings than absolute income. The moral of this story: forget what someone else paid for a DSLR, and focus on whether in the future a new DSLR would suit your needs, then save the necessary cash to get what you desire.

Good points, but it's an emotional thing as much as it is an extra $500. Plus, I don't really need the 5DIII, I just want it. My 5DII is still a great camera, but I am readily tempted by shiny new toys.

If my 5DII breaks, then I will need to get a new camera. In the meantime I'll just wait for a really good deal, or the next round of upgrades.

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Canon General / Re: Canon's MAP Pricing Goes Into Full Effect Today

« on: November 01, 2012, 10:01:58 PM »

There's a psychological thing for me:  I find it very difficult to pay $3300 today for a camera for which many people paid $2800 yesterday.

Not gonna happen!

My 5DII still produces great pics, I could easily wait for a 5D IV, or something nikon or sony has in a couple of years.

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Canon General / Re: Canon's MAP Pricing Goes Into Full Effect Today

« on: November 01, 2012, 09:50:28 PM »

If I get this right, I might delay the replacement of my 5Dm2 and some lenses like the 24-70L.
These were scheduled for this quarter, but perhaps I should "focus" on something else for a while.
The 5Dm2 is certainly good for another year.

That's what I plan to do too.

Me too.

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Canon General / Re: Canon's MAP Pricing Goes Into Full Effect Today

« on: November 01, 2012, 09:06:13 AM »

I could be wrong but I don't think the EU would allow this in Europe. This is akin to price fixing and anti-competition.
I think it's good for the Grey Market. I find it interesting people talking about good service in a shop and that the higher price supports this. I think a physical shop finds it hard to compete with a warehouse operation.
I've never had to go back to a shop yet so I'm not sure what kind of advice they give out nowadays. Most can't fix anything and probably don't know much more than the customers - who judging by Canon Rumors are very well informed about the products.

Good point! I have educated more than one salesperson about the features in Canon bodies, and even which lenses are available for them!

The sales people are there for sales, and many of them don't even like their jobs.

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Canon General / Re: Canon's MAP Pricing Goes Into Full Effect Today

« on: November 01, 2012, 08:55:23 AM »

This does not make me happy. Looks like I won't be buying a new camera this year afterall.

.... I'll probably keep using my 5DII for another 6 - 12 months. Prices are just too high, and other manufacturer's products are increasingly tempting. It was all so much easier years ago, when Canon seemed like the obvious choice . 

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Canon General / Re: Canon's MAP Pricing Goes Into Full Effect Today

« on: November 01, 2012, 08:48:28 AM »

This does not make me happy. Looks like I won't be buying a new camera this year afterall.

My thoughts exactly. How depressing.

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 24-70 f/4L IS Coming [CR3]

« on: October 30, 2012, 05:36:01 PM »

I won't rule it out until I see it.

Maybe it will be irresistibly small and light.
Maybe it will have irresistible video properties: STM, IS optimized for video, power zoom?
Maybe it will be ultra-sharp and contrasty
 
But I'd rather see the 24-70 2.8L IS

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Lenses / Re: Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L IS [CR1]

« on: October 29, 2012, 03:18:24 PM »

If I would work for Canon I would package it in white boxes and advertise it as a special lens that makes your photos special in a special way.. that at the end you will feel especially special too

Aahhhh, you mean like Apple does!