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StudentOfLight · Jan 23, 2015

DRR said:
FWIW my definition of "small and lightweight" fits the current 20mm. At or under 400g, coat-pocketable.

I have a trench-coat which can pocket my 16-35mm f/2.8-II. I admit that with the lens hood on it's a bit of a squeeze, but I still get it in there.

Eldar · Jan 23, 2015

Andrewccm said:
I've used the 200-400 several times and most recently to cover the college football championship. Is it me or does that lens vignette like crazy? I was using a 1DX body that did not have the lens correction profiles loaded. The JPGs had very much a spotlight look to them with vignetting across a majority of the frame. The raw files looked fine once lens correction was applied in LR, but for this assignment I was given both the body and the lens and had to shoot JPG for the client. I was pretty disappointed. Having shot the Cotton Bowl with the same combo and in raw, it was much better. I'm just not a fan of a $11k lens requiring so much digital manipulation to be consistent across the frame.

I have gone through a number of my images with the 200-400 to critically asses vignetting. I have not measured it accurately, but if I had to give a number I would say that, wide open, it´s about 1 stop.

Shadowofrander · Jan 23, 2015

This story is about nothing.

dash2k8 · Jan 22, 2015

I have never used a soft-focus lens so I may appear daft here, but the example pictures look like they could be mostly achieved in post.

Also, the Flickr page's images look like some were manipulated by smearing the UV filter. And these are just stills for personal tastes (not seeing too many of these on mainstream media).

Most importantly, I still can't see any real-world, practical applications for this lens in the movie scene. It doesn't make sense for anyone to market a (dare I say it) useless lens to the high-end market.

dash2k8 · Jan 22, 2015

the visual language is different.

Couldn't agree more. One looks to capture the moment while the other conveys a continuous action. I do think, though, that for slower-paced events (catwalks, wedding-in-church) stills from videos can work if there's no manpower to spare for a separate photographer, since there's not much to convey in terms of action anyway.

As for the motion blur thing, it seems like nobody does it if it can be avoided. Too much of a workaround?

rfdesigner · Jan 22, 2015

If you want a camera for planetary then something like a DMK would be good.. needs a telescope.

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/imaging-source-cameras/dmk-21au04as-mono.html

rhysb123 · Jan 22, 2015

So pleased it's not just me!

It's working really well on the 5dmk2

martti · Jan 22, 2015

You are testing a Canon lens on a Sony camera? Canon RAW is CR while DSC is something out of a Sony.
Unfortunately, the quality of your pictures does not allow for making any kinds of guesses as to the optical performance of the lens in your setup. Your pictures have over-and underexposure in addition to which they are most of the time out of focus because of the lense's shallow depth of field.
Most probably the problem is somewhere in the vicinity of the lens but not necessarile inside of it.

jefflinde · Jan 22, 2015

I was cruising around the Yongnuo website and i saw a 2X extender and a 50mm 1.4 listed. Does anyone have any experience with these and if so what are your thoughts? Also, where did you acquire them as I can not locate them for sale anywhere. Especially the 50mm 1.4

http://hkyongnuo.com/e-detaily.php?ID=353

http://hkyongnuo.com/e-detaily.php?ID=350

Canon Rumors · Jan 22, 2015

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<p><b>MELVILLE, N.Y., January 22, 2015</b> – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announced today the company will return as a Sustaining Sponsor to the 2015 Sundance Film Festival (January 22 – February 1, 2015). Nestled in the mountains of Park City, Utah, the Sundance Film Festival celebrates the best of independent film; as part of the Festival sponsorship, Canon will offer a special slate of programming dedicated to the filmmakers who push creative boundaries behind the camera.</p>
<p>Canon is pleased to share that at least 52 of the 188 films premiering at this year’s Festival — over 27 percent — were shot using Canon equipment, up from the approximately 20 percent last year. Eli Roth’s <i>Knock Knock</i>, Amy Berg’s Prophet’s <i>Prey</i>, <i>The Overnight</i>, <i>The Wolfpack</i>, <i>Misery Loves Comedy</i>, <i>Cartel Land</i>, <i>Call Me Lucky</i>, <i>Fresh Dressed</i>, <i>How to Dance in Ohio</i>, <i>Most Likely to Succeed</i>, <i>The Hunting Ground</i>, <i>Tig</i>, and <i>The Nightmare</i> are a few of the many shot-on-Canon projects set to screen during the festival.</p>
<p>“We are honored that so many creative filmmakers have chosen our equipment to bring their visions and stories to audiences. We look forward to supporting them and connecting with them at the Sundance Film Festival,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Sundance provides us with the opportunity to directly interact and support many up and coming filmmakers, and we are excited to return as Sustaining Sponsors to this year’s festival.”</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/about_canon?pageKeyCode=pressreldetail&docId=0901e02480e2b1ed" target="_blank">For a list of events and more information, visit Canon USA</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

jeffa4444 · Jan 22, 2015

Sony (who are a shareholder in Olympus) has adopted the five axis stability system in the new A7II. Its conceivable they will also utilise sensor shift as a method of boosting MP but given that Sony have high MP sensors they may equally not use this aspect of the technology.

jeffa4444 · Jan 22, 2015

Sony did annouce it was closing its PC unit but it also annouced preliminary 2014 results which show revenues increasing and EBITDA improving. It showcased a lot of new products at CES and the sensor business is a shining star they hold around 60% of the global market. The CMOS market is growing fastest in things like Auto, Surveillance & Industrial whilst Photography is falling. Sony cameras are used in the Iphone 6 as well as many other cellular phones but its not these areas that have badly affected Sony.
TVs, Cellular, the delay in the PS4 launch & many of Sony "traditional products" that have matured and are commodities are made cheaper by other companies in Korea & China. Sony needs value added products like the PS4
because Japan is a high cost country even with there automation.

Interestingly Sony have a 20% stake in Olympus after Olympus accounting fiasco they mainly did this because of Olympus strong presence in medical equipment not photography.

flooder · Jan 21, 2015

KurtB said:
After making the change and saving it, if you power off the camera instead of just letting it go to "sleep", does the problem still happen? I am just looking for a simple work around. I am just starting to get the C1-C3 set up the way I want them, so I will be making quite a few changes to the settings as I try different things. It only takes a couple seconds to power cycle the camera after making the change, and if that prevents the issue, that is what I will be doing.

Unfortunately powering down the camera does not cancel the problem. In fact that is a much easier process than waiting for the sleep cycle to cause it to happen.

One solution I am going to start using is, if I want to change the user def picture style or custom white balance is to:
make the change
clear the custom mode for one of the other Cx modes
Register my settings for that Cx mode
Use that Cx mode

Kind if defeats the purpose of have 3 Custom Modes, but it will let me keep my sports settings separate from my everyday settings.

Jan 21, 2015

Interested in your observations.
Personally I have turned off the IS on my 4 IS lenses (24-105, 70-200 F2.8, 300 F2.8 and 800 F5.6) and am preferring the results. I am getting quicker AF acquisition and improved tracking - especially on the 300 F2.8 and 800mm. This has resulted in a slightly higher keeper rate, not much but worth it IMO and you always have IS in reserve - just in case!

Adelino · Jan 21, 2015

I think that was somebody's wish list not the spec list. It has been my wish list for a few years.

jepabst · Jan 21, 2015

Mark said:
I use the 7D for shooting video quite a bit. For me, the one most important feature that would justify buying the next camera Canon puts out is for the video to autofocus like a regular camcorder or the Sony mirrorless cameras. I have all Canon lenses but have even considered buying a Sony just for the video autofocus capability.

Have you heard anything about video autofocus in an upcoming Canon DSLR?

I second this notion. Focusing is extremely difficult; especially when shooting at f/1.4 - f/2.8

rfdesigner · Jan 21, 2015

martti said:
All the people in the First World are carrying around an Android or an iOS device

Really?!

maybe it's 100% of 20 something city types.. but that is a very long way from everyone.. I seem to remember market penetration is about 50% so far.

dtheune · Jan 21, 2015

Is it feasible that Canon is reducing the price because they are releasing a new EOS 1DC Mark II? Featuring a new UHD resolution higher that 4k. Or that the new EOS 1DC Mark II will be capable of capturing true raw video?

I know I'm dreaming, that Canon would try and crush the competitors like that, but it would be nice.

MJ · Jan 20, 2015

tomscott said:
...

Summary

1- 70-300mm L
2 - 70-300mm DO
3 - 70-200mm F2.8 + 2x
4 - 70-200mm F4
5 - 100-400mm

Hey TomScott,
Not sure if you are already on your 6 month trip or not, but I thought to suggest you the Canon 200mm f2.8L II. It won't zoom like the 70-...'s but it's small, lighter and pretty good.

For traveling you DON'T NEED TO cover every millimeter IMHO.

Cheers

PS I like the automotive gallery of your website!

Nelu · Jan 20, 2015

Don Haines said:
what if you are shooting a bird landing on a feeder? Do you change modes as it lands?

I set one of the back buttons for AI Servo and one for One-shot and I can operate any of them easily with my thumb.
Funny thing is, you can`t do this with the 5D Mark III

Nelu

AlanF · Jan 20, 2015

hoodlum said:
SLRGear used the same bodies for the 300mm and 400mm prime tests. ePhotozine used the 5Dii with the 300mm f2.8 ii and then used the 5Diii with the 400mm f4 DO ii. The SLRGear tests would be more reliable for comparing.

I am not sure that using different cameras is the cause. At f/5.6, according to ePhotozine, both the 400 DO and the 300/2.8 are close to identical and the centres knocking the top of the chart, but the 300 is distinctly lower at f/2.8 than the DO at f/4.
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/canon-ef-300mm-f-2-8l-is-ii-usm-lens-review-19868
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/canon-ef-400mm-f-4-do-is-ii-usm-lens-review-26785

Seeing how they test, it looks like SLRgear should be the most reliable.

JoFT · Jan 20, 2015

1.4 85mm is a lens format I love since years. In my analog times I had the Zeiss Planar 1.4 85mm (I think I bought it somewhere in 1985 or 86. I adapted it until I got my 1.4 85mm Sigma lens. And the Sigma is a great performer.

I first published some shots in my blog and updated the blog entry recently

http://bit.ly/1zMZp8Y

What is missing are shots with the 7D MkII... Which is going to come

How is your experience with this lens...

ajfotofilmagem · Jan 20, 2015

I recommend Canon 70D + 15-85mm. It's hard to top the versatility of this set without breaking the $ 2,000 barrier.

AlanF · Jan 20, 2015

Mario
I am also a chemist, and came up with a figure of 380mm at about 20m by comparing with the 300mm/2.8 plus 1.4 or 2xTCs, assuming they are correct. Remember also that there is a slight pincushion at 400mm.

martti · Jan 20, 2015

In 1976 I got the AE-1 with the FD 50mm f/1.8 and pretty soon afterwards I got the FD 35mm f/2.0 SSC.
Ever since, I had the 35mm on a Nikon FE3, on an Olympus OM-2n and now, finally on the EOS 5D III.
Of course, I had to get the 35 mm f 1.4 L.
Everybody knows that it is an old construction, that there is an IS version f/2.0 out and the Sigma ART lense is just so much better in all respects. Only that it is not a Canon L

I got mine finally one year ago and have not been using it much because the EF 24-70mm f/2.8 is so handy and it is always in the bag etc. And then I went shooting with it. It is one hell of a lense to fool around with in a crowd. It is fast, it is discreet, it opens up to 1.4 and the quality at 2.0 is, like, excellent. Bref, I love it.

I am just so much at home with this anachronic lense. Probably, I will get the new version of the 24-70 mm zoom but now, having shot with the 35mm f/1.4 I am in no hurry. In my bag, I have the 100mm F/2.0 for portraits and it is just about 'good enough'. If I need Magic I take the 85mm F/1.2 L.
It feels so good being able to open up and getting the focus on the spot. F the color balance, people are so incompetent when they select the light sources for a ballroom that I have to set the WB here and there and there again in Lightroom.

Yeah, me reviewing the Canon FE 35mm f/1.4 L sounds like 'yess'.
With an L on it. I cannot be objective ( haha, get it, a pun!) about it. It is my lense. My three lense set is this, the dust pump and the 100mm f/2.0. Arigatoo, Canon-San.

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