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Lens Gallery / Re: Samyang 14mm f2.8

« on: June 16, 2013, 11:41:57 PM »

View from my apt. bought this lens recently and so far could not use much due to busy days. I am liking this lens a lot for the price I paid.

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Lenses / Re: WA lens advice 16-35 II or the TSE 17

« on: June 10, 2013, 09:48:39 AM »

and yes, I bought it for slightly less than 300 USD. I will see if this focal length grows on me or not. I am pretty sure with correct composition and technique, this lens can give me lot of memorable images (it is really sharp and I, somehow, find it at-par if not better than my 17-40).

I know I am muddying the water but I thought of sharing my experience as I was also thinking about same few weeks ago.

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Lenses / Re: WA lens advice 16-35 II or the TSE 17

« on: June 10, 2013, 09:36:46 AM »

I was also thinking about buying 14L or 17 TSE. After playing with friends 14L for 2 days, I realized learning curve with these lenses will be huge for me. getting a good composition with such a wide lens is not always easy. past weekend I stumbled upon Samyang 14 2.8 in one shady shop in a shady market area. I ended up buying it.

I am planning to spend my weekend with the lens but, so far, sample shots from the lens is really impressing me (esp for the price I paid for the lens). It feels solid and gut feeling says that my 17-40 is already jealous with it.

Two sample shots direct from the camera with no processing (I am yet to learn on how to process images from this lens).  one is outside the shop I bought it from and other one near my apt.

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Street & City / Re: San Francisco Long Exposure Cityscapes!

« on: May 08, 2013, 07:56:21 AM »

Anyone could have taken those photographs as there is nothing special about them.

I just looked up your profile for more inspirational photos and found this one

http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=5334.msg103060#msg103060

I guess difficult for anyone to take this?

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS 100D Detailed Specs Appear

« on: March 21, 2013, 01:52:15 AM »

I know it is pointless thing I have written... but then people started all that pointless discussion.

In forums like this... I feel there are far too many repeaters and very few transmitters... otherwise we should see lot of examples of how canon is limiting their creativity and how often they run into those scenarios...

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EOS Bodies / Re: Canon EOS 100D Detailed Specs Appear

« on: March 21, 2013, 01:41:53 AM »

I dont understand what this DR gossip/bragging is all about.. Anyways, I got convinced and went to sell all my canon gears to buy nikon 6D.. shop owner was offering sensor cleaning kit for free (dont know why).... but when I asked for some speciality lenses.. he returned my money and got angry....

Later on he was mumbling something like this...

Actually the sensor in mine is from Sony.
Notice how Canon owners don't know their stuff.

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Lenses / Re: What next?

« on: March 20, 2013, 07:53:25 AM »

Events: get close. Or your photograph isn't good enough according to Robert Capa ;-) Therefore: 16-35. I'll be being one too these coming days...Can't wait.

well... he died after stepping onto landmine.. guess that was too close ;-)

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: EF 24-70 f/4L IS in Stock at B&H Photo

« on: January 04, 2013, 06:59:15 AM »

Just because you cannot afford it or not willing to buy it at that price now does not mean it is "crazy" ... many of us bought 5DMK III at $3499 ... now the price has dropped, but we bought the camera when we wanted/needed it, so those who bought it at that price are not crazy ... 24-70 f/4 IS too will have many takers who need such a lens now ... generally people who wait for several months or years for the price to drop are the ones who do not really need that product.

I think he is just trying to express himself so no point criticizing him and I feel camera body price drops are not comparable to lens price drop...

I, myself, have bought many products just after release but I think that generally people who wait for whatever reasons (except some constraints due to which they cannot buy)
1. may have more patience than me
2. they are better placed than me to buy product with wide reviews/real-life-feedback
3. they may even get other options to select from
4. price drop is always welcome

btw, there are many who have a product but don't really need it.

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Pricewatch Deals / Re: EF 24-70 f/4L IS in Stock at B&H Photo

« on: January 04, 2013, 12:08:53 AM »

those who say canon L glass holds value better... I dont think that is true for new lenses.

when 24-70 II was launched, it was going for around 19K HKD (here in hong kong)
Now, it is around 16K HKD
Difference is around 390 USD

Difference between launched price and current price of tamron 24-70 is less than 1000 HKD (one third)

Someone who bought new tamron and is not happy and want to switch to canon version now or few months down the road... is better off compared to those who bought new canon after launch.

I wonder how much this one will drop in price and how soon...

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Portrait / Re: Post your best portraits(street, studio, candid etc...).

« on: December 31, 2012, 08:27:21 PM »

difficult to find the best one... but some of recent favorites..

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Is it hard not to buy 3rd party lenses now?

« on: December 28, 2012, 12:53:04 PM »

NOW...show me the sharpness of your Tamron under lower light with ISO around 1600.

Actually I was browsing through flickr group for tamron 24-70 and, if you do so, it will give you an idea what that lens is capable of.

http://www.flickr.com/groups/tamron-24-70-f-2-8/

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Is it hard not to buy 3rd party lenses now?

« on: December 28, 2012, 08:34:24 AM »

Interesting topic... personally I feel that resale value of original manufacturers may take a hit... I wont be surprised if we start seeing comments like resale value or glasses are forever is overrated!!

macros, 35/50/85 primes... walk around zooms and now TS from samyang...

recently I stumbled upon one guy's flickr and his pics using humble 18-55 were so impressive that I feel more strongly on thing behind sensor is far more important than what is in front of it.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: Sigma 35 f/1.4 DG HSM First Impressions

« on: December 22, 2012, 11:05:05 PM »

At least, with this new sigma, no of potential used 35L buyers (or maybe 24L buyers too who are not sure which FL to get or get first) will be lot less. even used 35L is lot costlier than new sigma... which is a good thing for us as a consumer. Even I was thinking to buy one used 35L earlier but decided on sigma.. so far I am happy.

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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: The seemingly amazing Sigma 35

« on: December 21, 2012, 03:22:46 AM »

I bought it last week.

For me:

1) It is best looking lens I have used till date (I own 24-105, 24 1.4 II, 50 1.4, 40 STM, 85 1.8, 70-300 L and recently bought used 17-40 and 135L ... none of them look as sexy as this new sigma)... maybe not so imp for many but what I noticed.

2) So far, I am very pleased with the result... esp at that price. I am not any pro or pixel peeper. I am a serious ameature and for me, esp recently, I have started to look more into glasses with better value.
I cannot justify 35L price tag and was waiting for this lens ever since it was announced.
I am getting rid of 50 1.4 and in 2 months time, I will most probably get rid of 24 1.4 II too (I have one trip planned where I feel 24 will be useful for me).

3) I dont give too much notice to sharpness, but this one looks as sharp as my 24 1.4 II if not more (at 100% crop)

4) I do not find colors etc from this lens to be flat. I used this along with 24 1.4 II, and to me, I do not see too much of a difference.

I had L syndrome earlier but I think I am recovering from it slowly. I bought one used sony RX100 recently and images from that are such that I will not miss too much my 5DII+24-105 combination (maybe 24mm end).
Personally, I am actually thinking to trim down lenses I own to speciality lenses (UWA, tele, 35,85,135) and carry one good point and shoot like rx100 along with it.

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EOS Bodies / Re: Humidity

« on: October 25, 2012, 03:25:51 AM »

I have tried many things and Electric Dry Cabinets works best (they come with hygrometer and you can set the humidity level you want to keep it on). I bought it when I was in Singapore for around 130 SGD (close to 100/110 USD I guess). Singapore can get really humid too.. Mine is medium size and I can keep 5D II, 5-6 lenses and few other small electronic stuff in it. (Mine is I think DigiCabi.. just to get an idea you can lookup at their site http://www.digihub.com.sg/index.php?route=product/category&path=20 )

I bought one extra cheap hygrometer to keep inside my cabinet (in-case built in one is stops working).

Long back, I read somewhere in forums that if you use your camera/lenses very frequently like once a week then you could be fine without any dry bags/cabinets..... I am not sure about that theory though.

You have invested so much money in your equipment, dont hesitate to spend little bit more and buy yourself a peace of mind.