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Lenses / Re: I can't stop thinking about A MONSTER!

« on: February 07, 2013, 03:52:30 PM »

Let me quote an important American who has become an internet sensation recently... I am sorry this will be lost on our euro friends...

"Aint nobody got time for that!!!"   

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EOS Bodies / Re: Big Megapixel Camera in 2014

« on: February 07, 2013, 01:43:38 PM »

I know we have camps here on whether our current lens resolutions are adquate to meet 40+ MP.

Some of the superteles that were recently redesigned were done with that thought at the forefront of their mind and will do well with the higher resolution sensors. More recent version "II" zooms including the 24-70 II and 70-200 II ... will be fine.

I am not so sure about some of the older legacy L's, let alone consumer EF's.

I am not saying every single one of the older lenses lag behind, I think most do. I think 135L will be fine, but certainly 35L, 50L, and sadly perhaps even the somewhat recent 24L II will not fare so well on high MP sensors.

So it is good to see the acknowledgement in the CR post (if it is truly from Canon) that some of their lenses will have to be updated to meet the high MP sensor demands.

Again, I know some feel most key lenses out-resolve planned sensors... I feel only on paper is such a contention true. Canon will quietly start upgrading their key primes...35L II and some form of 50mm are probably imminent.

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Lenses / Re: I can't stop thinking about A MONSTER!

« on: February 07, 2013, 11:35:19 AM »

Bad idea given what you list in the OP...As a kid I was obsessed with telescopes... would look up 10" equatorial mount models in the 10K range with computer drives (at that time, rather new) and make elaborate plans as to how I will get it... with that kind of dedicated obsession and math skills, I could have easily solved our economy problems in the US in a day.

Couldn't drive a car or see over the dash at that time for that matter... looking back I laugh.

Though you are not a kid, your situation is not that removed from what I was doing... just the details are different. Infatuations pass.

Rent first. See if you like it.  Best!

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Lenses / Re: 100-400L Version II ain't comin' either!

« on: February 07, 2013, 11:19:26 AM »

Native 400 in the zoom is better in my hands than the 70-200II+ 2xIII.

I find with the extender, the image clearly softens and the contrast goes down... Of course it can be bumped up in post but depends on what is acceptable to you. The images can be more than acceptable to some...

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Lenses / Re: Finally!

« on: February 07, 2013, 09:09:52 AM »

Congrats!  Warning.  Now you will want another "L".  It is a disease!
 

...or TWO!!?..LOL!

Soon you will be singing the Trainspotting song which also applies to L lenses:

My therapist said, not to see you no more
You're like a disease, without any cure
I am so obsessed, I'm becoming a bore
Oh, no.
And you think you're so pretty!

 

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Site Information / Re: Site issues, or my computer?

« on: February 07, 2013, 08:54:50 AM »

Works fine for me, except the top banner.

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Lenses / Re: Finally!

« on: February 06, 2013, 10:43:38 PM »

Awesome buy. Congrats!

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Canon General / Re: anyone had someone over their shoulder on a job?

« on: February 06, 2013, 07:20:12 PM »

Just produce a professional product at the end that the big lens amateur can never match...that will be your revenge.
If you cannot beat her, then you deserve a second fiddle...or in that case a first fiddle

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Canon General / Re: Canon to Update Firmware for 5D MK III and 1D X AF with Speedlight Assist Lamp

« on: February 06, 2013, 06:16:28 PM »

Oh thank you canon for finally acknowledging this out of the goodness of your heart. So june? July? October? :p

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Lighting / Re: Yongnuo st-e2?

« on: February 06, 2013, 06:13:39 PM »

I'd like to get into remotely controlling flashes, but I need a decent and reliable trigger that doesnt cost an arm or a leg. I was looking around and the Yongnuo st-e2 kept popping up. Does anyone have any experience with it? Do you like it? If you have another suggestion around the same price i'm open to that too! Thanks!

If you haven't already, watch this:  http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?feature=related&v=hk7IRg1ApGE


I always recommend it as a must-watch if you are interested in off camera speedliting. He does touch on what you are asking but it is buried under the tons of info.

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Lenses / Re: What lenses are good enough for the 18mp APS-C sensor? 1000$ limit :)

« on: February 06, 2013, 12:58:13 PM »

My post was tongue-in-cheek....not to be taken seriously.   
For crop sensors I wont hesitate to recommend canon's 28 f1.8 or 50 1.4 ...they also hold their own on full frame.

As so often said here, a picture is more than the lens or resolution of the sensor...people who poo-poo kit zooms even on crops should see some of the excellent images on Flickr from people with limited gear and funds but extraordinary talent and creativity make.

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Lenses / Re: What lenses are good enough for the 18mp APS-C sensor? 1000$ limit :)

« on: February 06, 2013, 12:01:10 PM »

Some of his lenses are dated but this link seems to be from a couple of years ago.

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Lenses / Re: What lenses are good enough for the 18mp APS-C sensor? 1000$ limit :)

« on: February 06, 2013, 11:48:18 AM »

Because the post is rather broad...and has generated random lists of micky mouse lenses...here is some random lens porn for you boys from flikr

I dont envy the guy he seems very humble.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41560617@N07/6232077848/#sizes/o/in/photostream/

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Lenses / Re: Sigma 50 1.4 or Canon 85 1.8 OR 100 2.0 for 5d mark ii

« on: February 06, 2013, 10:42:12 AM »

This is really not such a difficult situation.  As always, people suggest what they have or like...while the focus has to be how can the OP get the most out of his ONLY lens in the beginning.

I suggested the 50mm for him, even though my personal preference is for the 35mm as a standard which will NOT suit his needs as the only lens. The 35mm offerings generate varying levels of distortion if he has to get a tighter shot by getting closer. 85mm and 100mm are too tight in most rooms, and certainly not ideal for indoor groups.

50mm is ideal as you can walk back and acheive near 35mm FOV or walk closer and get tighter shots that still look normal.

50mm allows him to zoom with his feet and comes in a wide price range that can be as cheap or as expensive as he wishes. It is a no brainer

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Lenses / Re: Sigma 50 1.4 or Canon 85 1.8 OR 100 2.0 for 5d mark ii

« on: February 06, 2013, 07:30:48 AM »

50mm of whatever brand is better than the other two Lenses in your case...not because the two are bad, but because they are too long to be your only lens. 40mm  is another option but it will be f2.8.