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Ryan_D · Jun 17, 2016

Any more rumblings about this lens? Crossing my fingers that we will get official word on it any day now

RustyTheGeek · Jun 16, 2016

Mt Spokane Photography said:
My thought after seeing and reading the recent patent is that the object of the new lens is mostly to cut manufacturing costs, and to make more profit, of course. It may also be a slight improvement, but I'd bet cost is the driver if the one in the patent is it. So maybe the initial cost will be less than I first assumed.

Ah, yes. But do you think it will be a big improvement over the version 1 after all these years?

IMHO, all the new lenses (EF and L) are built in a less expensive design. Compare them to the older L lenses and they are using a thinner and more matte paint (as opposed to the 'baked/spattered' semi gloss black), less detailed silkscreen lettering, less 'bling' lettering or lettering badges, etc and the switches are frankly... cheap. Does it all work? Sure! Is it sufficient and fine? Yes. But it's not the same quality level, even if the older design was overkill.

And the prices went up! Canon is compelled to increase the profit margins due to so many years of currency devaluation and global economy issues. Not to mention the vague market shifts with regard to demand.

luciolepri · Jun 16, 2016

SmallHD 702 Bright is the best 3rd party on-camera monitor I've worked with so far.
It's very bright, it has a lot of video assist tools, LUTs support and for pulling focus I consider FullHD monitors a huge step forward compared to HD monitors.

gts · Jun 16, 2016

barton springs said:
The Canon store now has it marked down 20% so $479.20 instead of $599-

http://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/wireless-file-transmitter-wft-e8a?WT.mc_id=C126149

I ordered one back on May 26 after seeing this post. With tax and shipping the total was $525, still $75 less than B&H with free shipping and no tax.

I checked the status several times and today noticed that the status had changed from Backordered to Order cancelled without any notification.

I did find somewhere there just now that says the Save 20% Instantly - Offer valid May 17, 2016 12:00 a.m. through June 30, 2016 11:59 p.m excludes the Wireless file Transmitter WFT-E8A so maybe it was an error that the order was initially allowed and they chose not to honor that order.

ahsanford · Jun 16, 2016

thetechhimself said:
Woody said:

Hey, there's no mention of the Nikon D5! ;D

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It'll be the D500 that gets compared against it; D5 is a FF, would be unfair to compare the two. DXO hasn't benchmarked the D500 yet or else they would've compared it.

BTW, I'll be very interested in the D500's performance as it (probably) represents Nikon's newest APS-C tech.

D500 just got posted today:
http://www.canonrumors.com/forum/index.php?topic=30104.0

(Spoiler: doesn't quite make it to ISO 1.6M...)

- A

wsmith96 · Jun 16, 2016

Pookie said:
Back in the days this was done by stretching a nylon pantyhose or some other similar material over a lens. I've even seen thin spreads of vaseline used on lenses for this effect... wouldn't recommend but I've seen it done.

Not that I would do this, but you could designate a protection filter for Vaseline duty if you really wanted to try it. Just be careful putting it on and taking it off.

j-nord · Jun 16, 2016

This is a compelling reason NOT to by lenses on FredMiranda

YuengLinger · Jun 16, 2016

The charts are now two years out of date.

cid · Jun 16, 2016

Larsskv said:
RogerCicala said:

That is the only issue we have seen also. Being a rental house we don't say much about scratches or coatings -- we don't know what might have happened to the lens. But we replace 24-70 f/2.8 II front glass more frequently than any other Canon lens.

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I understand I am only one of a gazillon that want to ask you a gear related question, but since you're here, I grab the opportunity: have you had any issues with the 35LII? I am very curious due to the tear down of that lens. Answer is appreciated, but not expected. Thank you!

+1

martti · Jun 16, 2016

Got the Jupiter 3

ahsanford · Jun 15, 2016

Mt Spokane Photography said:
The issue is that DXO scores are based on a secret scoring system which, often results in absurdities.

Give that man a cigar. Their #1 problem by a country mile.

They arbitrarily give gear a number and then follow that number with flowery prose about how that number makes them feel. It's madness.

- A

pedro · Jun 15, 2016

Hi,

Just got a mail by the IRIX team:

Hi,

At the moment we focus on introducing 15mm to the market and we are aiming for the summertime period.

11mm will follow this year.

Please subscribe to Irix newsletter to stay tuned! Visit http://irixlens.com/

Best regards,
The Irix Team

slclick · Jun 15, 2016

amfoto1 said:
The 5D Mark IV is supposed to carry on the tradition of being an exceptional video camera...

As such, for a kit lens it will likely get a new version of either the EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM or an EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Mark II. This will be compatible with the Power Zoom module, that's currently only usable on the EF-S 18-135mm IS USM. Makes sense, for a camera with high hopes for video uses.

USM lenses weren't ideal for video in the past... however apparently the EF-S 18-135mm is using a new type of USM that's quieter and smoother, yet still gives at least 2X as fast focus as the STM version of that lens.

A non L kit lens for the 5d4 is very questionable. Sure it could be one of many configurations but as the main kit? Bah.....

marvinhello · Jun 14, 2016

kaihp said:
marvinhello said:

ethanz said:

I had a friend tell me that the 30 minute limit has nothing to do with hardware or software, But is actually due to tariff laws. I guess if I camera can record past 30 minutes it is seen as a video camera and the export taxes or whatever are different for it as opposed to a still camera.

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When you're in liveview and not recording, the camera still exits liveview and cut the signal every 30min. This has nothign to do with tariff law since the camera is on stand by.

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Oh, it's a tariff law alright. It's to circumvent a butt-stupid EU law that taxes video cameras higher than still cameras.
Video cameras are defined as being able to take at least 30m in a single shot.

No it's not, if you read carefully, we were talking about the camera in liveview when not recording, so that you can use HDMI to connect to external recording device. 1DX II exits liveview every 30min.

dak723 · Jun 14, 2016

Those "outdated" lenses still work fine for normal usage, too.

Just bought a EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 for under $70 and replaced my too big and too heavy 24-105mm L. Also bought an old EF 100-300mm zoom for about the same price. The IQ is really good for non-pixel peepers. Both lenses have lens correction profiles, so they work very well on my 6D. Sold the "L" on Ebay. So now I have two lenses (I used to have only the one) and made over a couple hundred bucks as well. For those with limited funds, looking into the older mid-quality lenses may be a good idea.

martin crombie · Jun 14, 2016

:-X Many thanks

j-nord · Jun 14, 2016

I spit on my lens and wipe it with my shirt.

Jack Douglas · Jun 13, 2016

Can be frustrating at times!

I'm quite intrigued by what this and your previous thread have brought forward and will do my best to incorporate the information to improve my shots. Thanks. And you are right; sharing is a blessing and it contributes positively to this sometimes mixed up world. Keep up the good work.

Jack

Diko · Jun 13, 2016

wunderpink said:
Tony Northrup's predictions in that video on the 5D mark IV were not the only ones that were more than questionable. Actually, I think that he stated many quite unlogical predictions in this video by intention. That's because he understands how social media work. This way he generates tons of comments and references to the video. This is what the Google and Facebook feed engines like and promote.

+1

ahsanford said:
...Controlled leaks with Canon are a slippery slope as they have evaluators under NDA all over the globe. Making exceptions for one dude might imply to others that the cat is out of the bag and they can similarly make mischief like this....

All not quoted here possibilities are not to be ignored, but I say NDA forbids them to let the cat out of the bag, while his contractual terms most probably have different special well planned agreements. ;-)

slclick · Jun 13, 2016

All of my refurb purchases have been packed better than most new buys. They come double boxed in a thicker than the new packaging and I just can't buy the scenario that this is Canon's fault (at least in most to all cases) Shippers do most damage 99/100. Stuff breaks, things happen....I don't care if it's a Kia or a Lexus, Apple or Samsung, Canon or Sony....you're going to get a lemon now and then. I think if you take a good look at the info available out there, you'll find much more happy customers for Canon refurb than not.

Do yourself a favor and go one step further and use the CLP. Save even more $$

unfocused · Jun 13, 2016

Ah yes...once again, someone has a bad experience and instead of taking the proper steps to have it corrected, they start a thread on the internet. I don't know what motivates people to do this. A cursory look at similar threads would show them that the experience is seldom positive.

Instead of sympathy, they are more likely to attract scorn, because their one-off experience does not match the experience of others.

I have an 85mm f1.8 that I bought refurbished a few years ago. Like all the refurbished lenses and cameras I've purchased, it was at least as good as new. No problems whatsoever.

I note that in addition to Canon's return policy, a refurbished lens carries the same one-year warranty as a new lens and currently, they quality for 13 months of the CarePak damage protection.

There are currently plenty of refurbished 85mm f1.8 lenses in stock, so returning should be simple and more satisfying than ~~whining~~ "reviewing" on the internet.

Grant Atkinson · Jun 12, 2016

Jack Douglas said:
Wow, excellent although too late for me. I sure could have used this last spring. I bought the 1D4 for a better than 7D2 price and used it for eagle photography at Haida Gwaii for a month then back home for another month or two and finally sold it for roughly what I paid for it.

I was frightened away from the 7D2 by the early common complaints.

What I really didn't like about the 1D4 was the way it jumped to a high magnification for image review and how slow it was to move higher and lower in magnification using the two buttons. There were no options to change this.

I also was thrilled with my typically 25% cropped images at ISO 600 but felt quite let down at ISO 800. This was after the fact awareness and if I had known I would have fought to stay at or below 600.

My disappointments with the 1D4 were mostly relating to having to crop. As you mentioned if the frame was filled the camera was excellent! I loved the size of it and the weight didn't bother me at all compared to my 6D. The loss of IQ compared to the 6D was irritating because the 6D would fall flat on its face for BIF but I kept wasting time trying to acquire them and then finally gave up. I loved the lighted focus point.

The 1D4 would have been kept if not for the early news on the 1DX II which after using the 1D4 I was determined to own and will get later this year.

Grant, you writing style is great and with your obvious knowledge base I'll be watching for more reviews in the future and have bookmarked your site.

Here is one of my 1D4 shots that didn't need significant cropping.

Jack

Hi Jack, thanks for posting a power flight image of this bald eagle, in great light too, and at a good angle to the camera. Also appreciate you adding your user experience to the mix here. I think that the 1DX Mark 2 will do very well for you, as its image quality is ahead of the 6D a bit, and then it has superior AF to the 1D Mark 4, so you are going to experience an all-round upgrade

I am in the field right now with weak internet, and I also dont have my 1D Mark 4 with me, but I think there may have been a way to change the zoom-in magnification amount/ratio, perhaps in the Blue Playback menu?
I will check when I get home in a few weeks...
Thanks again
Cheers
Grant

nc0b · Jun 11, 2016

Thermal distortion in real time, when it exists, is very obvious when using a pair of Canon 10X42 L IS binoculars. The magnification is equivalent to a 500mm lens, chromatic aberration with the only L quality binoculars is significantly better than the other Canon offering, and the IS is fantastic.

Today I was looking in the same direction as my earlier sample picture with a very thermally distorted windmill, and I wasn't seeing much distortion with the binoculars. The temperature was 90 degrees, but the sun was behind clouds, and there was a 10 to 12 MPH breeze.

I used the same setup as before, 5DsR, 100-400mm II and 1.4X TC III at 560mm equivalent focal length. Even though the windmill blades were facing a different direction, the distortion of the legs was much less. I also shot an oil well that is a mile away, and the distortion is relatively low considering the 90 degree temperature and distance involved. Between the clouds blocking the direct sun, and possibly the wind, the difference between the two shooting days was amazing. Too bad there weren't any antelope today!

Al Chemist · Jun 11, 2016

I just tried out the Zeiss 100 with the 14 mm extension tube and the 1.4 extenderIII in that order and was pleased with the result. The attached image, taken handheld, is highly cropped and reduced in format.

Beware, I bought the Zeiss 21mm, then the 50 MP (like that for scenery and wow does it stitch well for panaramas, then the 100 MP (sold my Canon 100L, and finally couldn't resist the 135 APO Sonnar. Yikes! My dear wife hopes the madness is over. I really love these lenses.

Mario · Jun 11, 2016

I am sorry to hear about your problems, Eldar. I live in Europe (Belgium) too and I received the CFast card and reader after about 4 weeks, no fees to pay. It was a Sandisk 64 Gb card.

Mario

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