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5D MK III Sample Images / Re: Post Your Best Hi-ISO/Low Light 5DIII Shots!

« on: October 18, 2012, 04:16:59 AM »

all minimal/virtually no post NR, all horribly compressed by facebook


ISO 6400, F4, 1/80s, 24mm


ISO 3200, F2.8, 1/30s, 24mm


ISO 3200, F1.4, 1/30s, 24mm


ISO 4000, F5.6, 1/60s, 24mm


ISO 25,600, F4, 1/8000s,

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Lenses / Re: Is it acceptable that 1 out of 5 copies of the 24-70mm II are really great?

« on: October 18, 2012, 03:31:33 AM »

The one I decided to keep in the end is amazing 70mm wide open center frame and pretty good at wide edges and corners (I think, it's hard to tell which is the way the DOF should be placed) although lower left corner might be a touch soft. Maybe 3 more copies and I'd get something perfect in every last regard?? As it is though, it's good enough to dump my 24 1.4 II over and it has the sharpest 70mm f/2.8 center frame I've seen from any lens, so not so bad (70mm far edges are weaker than my 70-300L on this and all the copies looked at though).

I also have the 24L II and tested it on a heavily detailed brick wall on a tripod with LV manual focus, contrast AF etc and my first copy of the 24-70L II is excellent, noticeably outresolving my 24L II from center to the edges at F2.8, F4.. i like the color more and the micro contrast is amazing! i love my 24L II but i'm ok with putting it up on craigslist.. i would also say the center to mid-frame at 70mm is the sharpest i've seen..

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Lenses / Re: The new 24-70L II vs. 24-105L, 16-35L II, 24L II, and Sigma @ 50m (sharpness)

« on: October 15, 2012, 04:04:02 AM »

i shot a few textured walls on a tripod with manual focus through live view, same ISO etc, and my 24-70L II is sharper than my 24L II in the center and the edges at F2.8 and even F4! Just like to confirm your experience as well.

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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon 24-70 II

« on: October 12, 2012, 02:50:10 AM »

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

« on: October 09, 2012, 12:20:16 PM »

i'm considering selling mine as well since getting the 24-70L II too.

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EOS Bodies / Re: 46mp sensor useless for landscape?

« on: October 08, 2012, 12:58:08 AM »

There are some really smart people on this board. I love reading these threads.

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5D MK III Sample Images / Re: Sunny Isles stunning reflections with 5DIII & 50L

« on: October 01, 2012, 10:01:38 PM »

Great capture! I love your photography! Thanks for sharing.

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Lenses / Re: If you can have ONLY 3 lenses, what would they...???

« on: September 30, 2012, 06:38:07 PM »

24-70L II
135L
24L II, or the eventual 35L II or 50L II

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Lenses / Re: 24-70 ii shipping?

« on: September 30, 2012, 06:02:25 PM »

I pre-ordered in June and B&H just shipped mine.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon 5D3 vs. Nikon D600

« on: September 29, 2012, 06:45:00 PM »

some of you fan boys are  incredible. Canon can not handle f-8, Nikon can.

Nikon can not handle F/4 and faster lenses, Canon can.

Canon 5D3 41 cross type F4 and faster sensitive AF points (5 dual cross type), Nikon D800 0.

From what I read it is an autofocus design choice a manufacturer has to make. Focus on designing for performance at large apertures or small ones. Apparently, at this point in tech, you can't have excellence at both. The latest AF systems show a particular differing design, that is all.

If you shoot large aperture portraiture, etc, the Canon AF design of the 5D3 and 1DX etc are better suited. If you shoot birds/wildlife, Nikon's latest design is beneficial.

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Lenses / Re: Using the 24-70 II for documentary wedding photography - my review

« on: September 28, 2012, 11:36:22 PM »

Rented one myself this weekend for use on the 5diii.  First few hours I can say I'm impressed. Nothing but family shots planned this weekend, which I would generally just stick to something light like a 50 1.8 or 35 f2, so far I have to say I like it. I've never been a fan of any of the upgrades from the nifty 50 as neither then 1.4 or 1.2L blow me away. Additionally i never thought I'd get enough use out of a 35 L, or 24 L so as a replacement to a couple of serious L primes it may in fact be cost reasonable. I can say the bokeh is very creamy at 2.8, and at least my current copy seems tack sharp. My computer is stuck at the apple store for repairs so it maybe be a few days before I can see full sized shots, but I can honestly say I'm seriously debating this lens as a my next purchase.

If you have any, you should shoot on an SD card and stick it into an HDTV to view!

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Lenses / Re: what filter for my first "L" Lens

« on: September 28, 2012, 11:25:55 PM »

http://www.lenstip.com/113.1-article-UV_filters_test.html

This is a really great comprehensive filter test/read I found today that I thought i'd share. I was trying to find comparisons of the B+W MRC vs the Hoya Pro1, both of which I use. Debating with myself whether to get one or not for my 24-70 II being shipped.

For UV filters/UV reduction purposes, the Hoyas blew away the B+W's, which surprisingly didn't do very well at UV reduction but did spectacular in light transmission and flare control etc.

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Lenses / Re: Using the 24-70 II for documentary wedding photography - my review

« on: September 28, 2012, 11:01:21 PM »

maybe it can't handle all the traffic from those of us interested in this lens!

B&H is shipping mine on Sunday!

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Lenses / Re: Wide or ultra-wide angle with excellent corner performance

« on: September 28, 2012, 07:32:39 PM »

I have the 24L II and it is very good in the edges/corners by F/2.8 and the center is razor sharp. It may not be as wide as you prefer if you are specifically looking to shoot sprawling landscapes but for general purpose photography, landscape and low light it is your best all around wide angle option. The 24mm TSE is F/3.5 and the 17mm TSE is F/4.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: Estimate the price/body size of the new rumored Canon Megapixel Monster...

« on: September 28, 2012, 01:15:48 PM »

I would also say D800 is produced with the successful logic of 5D mk2. Canon has had two cams with the same sensor though, the 1Dsmk3 and the 5dmk2. 5D mk3 is out so 1Ds line is empty for now. Canon might decide to go with a 3D-4D kind of middle model to address 5D2 owners unhappy about 5D3 specs as well as 1Ds3 owners. Alternatively they can launch two cams one pure 1Ds line and a D800 competitor.

I also think that Canon may consider going back to its previous model line with a high megapixel sensor in a 1D body and the same sensor in a 5D body named the 3/4D and priced in $4,000 range. This would give Canon the most comprehensive lineup of SLRs, covering all segments of the market.