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Talys · Aug 21, 2017

I've owned the Sigma 150-600 F5.0-6.3 Contemporary for a while now and just yesterday bought the Canon 100-400 4.5-5.6L II. The main purpose of both lenses is birding and backyard wildlife.

I thought I'd share my thoughts comparing the two. Originally, I bought the Sigma 150-600C first because of price and reach, but really, I agonized over it. Hopefully, this may help someone else in their decision-making.

First of all, since it was way too late to do anything with my shiny new Canon 100-400 II last night by the time I got home, I set up AFMA, and then decided to test it for image quality versus the Sigma, in my basement. I set up a flattened calibration target on one side, and an Xrite Colorchecker on the other, like so:

To make it apples to apples, they're both photographed at 400mm f/8. Ultimately, this helps the Sigma more than it helps the Canon, as the Sigma's IQ suffers a little wide open. There are a zillion reviews where you can see by how much; I think it's relatively inconsequential, though.

Here are the full resolution version versions, unedited. These had CWB set against the ColorChecker White Card, but they are otherwise uncorrected. They were originally shot as RAW, and converted in Photoshop using ACR with no manipulation.

Canon: http://talys.icxi.com/canon100-400/IMG_7995_Canon_100-400II.jpg
Sigma: http://talys.icxi.com/canon100-400/IMG_8008_Sigma_150-600C.jpg

For sharpness, I think that they are very, very close. I wouldn't say that one is sharper than the other. However, if you look at the ruled target on the left with the two side by side:

The Canon has visibly better contrast, with whiter whites. We can haggle about the definition of "sharpness" or "pixel level sharpnes" as either bleed or edge contrast, but at the end of the day, cleaner whites and more contrast will appear more sharp in a general sense. And besides, a whiter white is a better thing, so I give the Canon 100-400L II the win over the Sigma 150-600C.

Note that on the target, the print is not a solid black, but a dark grey dithered pattern, which is accurately represented on both lenses.

Interesting aside: When I was setting up and checking focus and exposure, I had my camera set to JPEG (for faster WiFi, since I was verifying focus on PC). The Sigma exhibited a slight, but very unappealing moiré. It didn't appear in any of the RAWs. Just for kicks, I tried it on the Canon, and there was no moiré. However, I always shoot RAW, so this doesn't really matter to me.

Next, here's the ColorCheckr side by side. However, you should use this image only for judging the colors and contrast, as they have both been rotated to be square and then resized. To judge the sharpness, use the original images above, which aren't rotated.

In unedited photos, I favor the Canon, which looks a little more contrasty to me, with a nicer red, green, and blue, but that's probably just taste. When you apply the Xrite corrections, they become indistinguishable, and in the real world, whatever you do in post is probably going to have infinitely more impact.

I will give you some of my thoughts between using both, but before I get to that, I'll share my first pictures -- some animal pictures I shot today, since you made it this far through my rambling

All of these were shot with the Canon 100-400 4.5-5.6L II, on a Canon 6D Mark II. The high res images are cropped, but unreduced, so that you can pixel peep if you wish. I was pretty impressed with the ISO 12,800 shot at the end.

Raccoon Family Photo, 1/800 f/5 ISO 4000 135mm, High Res: http://talys.icxi.com/canon100-400/Family_Photo_F.JPG

Raccoon Baby, 1/400 f/5 ISO 2500 300mm, High Res: http://talys.icxi.com/canon100-400/Baby3_F.jpg

Chickadee, 1/2000 f/5.6 ISO 3200 214mm, High Res: http://talys.icxi.com/canon100-400/Chickadee_F.jpg

Chickadee Launch, 1/2000 f/5.6 ISO 3200 200mm

Chickadee Incoming, 1/1250, f/5.6 ISO 12800 400mm, High Res: http://talys.icxi.com/canon100-400/Chickadee_Launch_F.jpg

Now, having used both, here are some thoughts.

Things I liked better about the Canon 100-400L II:

- The Canon 100-400L II is a joy to use. The construction is amazing, definitely a step up from the Sigma 150-600 C in the department of premium feel, first impression, and construction. It's the difference between very nice and awesome, though, so it's not like I don't like the Sigma. I just like the Canon more.

- The weight is amazing. It's a well-balanced lens that is great for handheld shots. The Sigma 150-600 is a hard lens to use handheld for a half-day, because it gets very heavy -- around twice the weight of the Canon. This, and focal range, are obviously the two biggest differences between the two lenses.

- The minimum focus distance of the Canon is out of this world short. 3.5 ft versus about 6.5 ft on the Sigma -- approximately, anyhow; I'm going by memory. But I REALLY noticed this, and the use cases that it opens up is pretty huge.

- 100-150 is a very useful focal range.

- The zoom lock lets you lock the lens in place at any zoom level. It's super useful, because you can extend the zoom to 250, 300, whatever -- and keep it there without it creeping to full extension, especially if you walk around with a harness.

- The manual focus ring is superb. On a scale of 10, the Canon is a perfect 10, and the Sigma MF is a super annoying 5, and that's proably being generous. The Sigma ring is very, very narrow (only a few millimeters), relatively stiff, and quite jumpy (tiniest twist can throw focus off). On the other hand, the Canon is butter smooth, responsively fast without being jerky, and very comfortable to use.

- Speaking of focus, Autofocus is very good on the Canon, definitely far superior to the Sigma. At 6.3, the Sigma still has trouble at times; you really need to be wide open and zoomed out to get focus, and even then, the AF speed isn't comparable.

- IS Mode 3 is available, which makes it so that IS only kicks in the moment the shutter is going to open. Cool feature, normally on only Big White Primes. It is useful in that you don't have to fight IS to focus.

- Both the Canon and Sigma come with very nice lens hoods. Yeah, it's just a lens hood, but still. The Canon one has a little door at the bottom, which is really sweet -- you can adjust polarizing/ND filters without taking the hood off.

Things I liked better about the Sigma 150-600 Contemporary:

- The elephant in the room is the price, of course. It's one third the price of the Canon. The Sigma is much better priced for casual use. (pricing note: for some reason, the Sigma is cheaper in Canada. It comes out to about $800 USD, versus about $1,000 USD in the US; the Canon, on the other hand is a about $2,050 USD at the current manufacturer's rebate, and I believe $150 or so without).

- And the other elephant in the room is the focal range. 150-600 is massively more. Now, to be fair, the Canon can mitigate this by adding a 1.4x TC, taking it to 140mm-560mm. Thing is, the 1.4TC is about half the price of the Sigma.

- After using both, I prefer the tripod collar on the Sigma. It can be easily and quickly removed and is easier to level because of intelligent markings on the collar and lens.

- You can update the firmware on the Sigma with the USB dock and you can configure several AF parameters in C1, C2. Plus, you can adjust AF from the USB dock, if you're using a body with AFMA.

CONCLUSION

I was really impressed by how well the Sigma held up!

Personally, I see these as complimentary lenses: the Sigma is really too heavy for me to do handheld photography (at least for very long), so it's generally always on a tripod. That gives me the ability to shoot lower ISOs and a little slower shutter speed, which goes well with being on 80D/APSC -- which also gives me more reach (nearly 1000mm of FF equivalent magnification).

For the Canon 100-400 II, I plan on attaching it to my 6DII to catch birds in flight. Here, high shutter speeds are really important, and because of, well, math, there aren't many ways to shoot 1/2000 at an APSC usable ISO.

On my outings, I plan on taking both, wearing them on a BlackRapid dual harness.

So if I had it to do again, which one would I buy first? Even though I think I like the Canon lens better, I think I would still buy the Sigma first. It is an amazing value, and nearly every shot you can get from a Canon 100-400L II, you could get on a Sigma... it's just that some would be a lot harder.

Which would buy if I could only buy one? Well, in this case, I'd get the Canon, or if I already had the Sigma, I'd sell that and get the Canon (plus TC if I needed the reach), when finances permitted. Ultimately, it's just too good a lens to not own, if you don't think that $2000 is too much to spend on an up-to-400mm telephoto.

But at the end of the day, it depends on what you want to shoot. I think if most of your shooting is handheld, you should get the Canon 100-400 4.5-5.6L II, if you can afford it. If not, I'd seriously suggest looking into the new Sigma 100-400, because it's really very impressive, and also a fraction of the Canon's price. If you're going to shoot everything on a tripod, I think that the Sigma 150-600 5.0-6.3 Contemporary is the winner.

Either way, they are both great lenses, and I'm very happy to own both!

AaronT · Aug 20, 2017

My wife had a flower she wanted me to shoot. She doesn't know the name of it.

Shot with a 5d Mk II, Canon 100 macro, F8, flash bounced off ceiling, 9 images stacked with Zerene Stacker.
It is about 2 inches across. It is a potted plant.

Drainpipe · Aug 20, 2017

I love cuckoo wasps. Found sleeping on a foxtail in a hay field.

1/200, ISO200, f/14, flash heads each set at 1/4

Drainpipe · Aug 20, 2017

So I was traipsing around a family member's garden and found this guy. It's a nymph of a Sinea sp., and judging by the fact that it has sharp spines on its pronotum, I'm calling it a S. diadema sp. The only other option would be a spinipes sp., but they supposedly have blunt tubercules as opposed to spines. The naming on them is even stranger, S. diadema is the spined assassin bug, while the S. spinipes is the spiny assassin bug.

Photos taken in SE Ohio, so if you think there's another option, let me know

1/160, ISO200, f/14, flash heads set at 1/4 each

This one is pretty neat, definitely posing for me.

1/160, ISO200, f/14, flash heads set at 1/4 each

Adelino · Aug 19, 2017

Another site has a rumor about a firmware update on the 6D2 coming in September. If this update happens, what might be improved? What would be beyond the possibility of improvement?

Vern · Aug 18, 2017

I will be making a short trip to Yosemite while on a business trip (3 days to spend there) and haven't visited before. I'd like to only take 2 lenses if possible and will do primarily landscape pics (5DSR body and tripod will come, of course). I'm not sure if I should take the 11-24 + the 70-200 II, or the 16-35 III plus the 70-200. Is the 16 wide enough? I can always take both and hike with only the one I think I need once I'm there. I like to shoot panos, which expands the FOV, but they aren't always as effective. Would appreciate advice.

kat.hayes · Aug 18, 2017

On a 5DM3, how do you know if it is clipping.

1. Does the histogram have to touch either the left side to clip the blacks or the right side to clip the highlights? Does it matter how high the spike is, or is it clipped if it touches the edge of either side regardless of spike height?

2. Can it clip if it comes close to either side but the spike is real high, but it is not technically touching either side?

Thanks in advance.

Canon Rumors · Aug 18, 2017

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<a href="http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-camera-rumours-and-info/">Northlight Images has uncovered a patent</a> showing some curved sensor technology. The interesting part of this patent, is that the level of curvature in the sensor changes depending on the focal length.</p>
<p>You can see in the image above that there is a piston like device that will change the curve of the sensor.</p>

<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-30807" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/curvature.gif" alt="" width="583" height="677" /></p>
<p>As pointed out by Northlight, a “flat” setting is included here as well, so there should be no compatibility issues with old or third party lenses.</p>
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Canon Rumors · Aug 18, 2017

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<p><strong>From Sigma:

</strong>We would like to announce that a firmware update for the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Art for SIGMA and CANON, as well as a firmware update for the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 SA-E and EF-E is now available.</p>
<p>This firmware update corrects the phenomenon that the OS mechanism does not operate properly when attached to the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 SA-E / EF-E.</p>
<p>For customers who own the SIGMA USB DOCK, please update the firmware via SIGMA Optimization Pro. For those who own the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 SA-E / EF-E, please update the firmware via SIGMA Optimization Pro by connecting it to a computer using the supplied USB Cable.</p>
<p>Before updating the MC-11 firmware, please ensure SIGMA Optimization Pro has been updated to ver. 1.4.1 or later for Windows, and ver. 1.4.0 or later for Macintosh from the following download page.</p>

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<p><b>Applicable Product</b></p>
<ul>
<li>SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Art for SIGMA / CANON</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Benefit of this firmware update</b></p>
<ul>
<li>It has corrected the phenomenon that the OS mechanism does not operate properly when attached to the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 SA-E / EF-E.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Applicable Product</b></p>
<ul>
<li>SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-11 SA-E / EF-E</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Benefit of this firmware update</b></p>
<ul>
<li>It has become compatible with the SIGMA 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Art for SIGMA / CANON (ver. 1.01).</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.sigma-global.com/en/download/lenses/sigma-optimization-pro/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Get the latest firmware from Sigma</a></strong></p>
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tan oak · Aug 18, 2017

I made a NASA approved pinhole viewer for viewing the August 21 84% eclipse here but noted that the sun image produced is smaller than a dime. I watched a few videos that suggested using binoculars or monoculars with the objective lens facing the sun to produce a larger crisper sun image. They also advised kludging the binoculars onto a photographic tripod for a more stable image. It occurred to me today that I could mount an EF85mm f/1.8 lens on my EF-M lens adapter and use the camera's plate to attach that to my RRS ball head on my tripod. The 85mm lens would be reversed (objective facing the projected image) to provide a "macro" effect. I can save my camera for photographing our group experiencing the eclipse. Think this will work?

Canon Rumors · Aug 17, 2017

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<p><strong>New York – August 14, 2017</strong> — <a href="https://bhpho.to/2mrnL4l">B&H</a> announced today that it has settled a 2016 case with the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).</p>
<p>While we are pleased to conclude the case, B&H rejects the OFCCP’s allegations — we settled this matter to let us focus on our day-to-day work of providing excellent service to our customers, to avoid costly and time-consuming litigation, and to grow our Federal government business (the OFCCP oversees employers that do business with the government).</p>

<p>The OFCCP allegations pertained to certain hiring, promotion, and compensation practices. While B&H categorically denies the allegations, we settled to avoid the distraction of litigation. As a government contractor, we determined settlement was in our best interest. B&H is pleased that this issue has been resolved, and we are confident we have the measures in place to comply with all federal hiring and employment law.</p>
<p>B&H is pleased that an overwhelming portion of the settlement payout will end up with our current and former employees. Our success is a result of the hard work and dedication of our employees.</p>
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sulla · Aug 17, 2017

Dear all!

What are acceptable storage conditions for lenses in terms of temperature / humidity?
Is it safe to store equipment, lenses in particular, at 20-25°C and 60-68% relative humidity without having to fear fungus in the long term?

Canon usually do not specify storage conditions, just operating conditions (http://cpn.canon-europe.com/content/education/infobank/care_and_maintenance/camera_and_lens_care.do), and recommendations in certain websites indicate "half maximum operating humidity", which seems not well substantiated. For Canon gear, maximum operating humidity is quoted at 85%, and this simple recommendation leads to very dry storage conditions of maximally 42% relative humidity, which is unrealistically dry for a common house (at least in continental Europe).

Thanks,
Sulla

Canon Rumors · Aug 16, 2017

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B&H Photo has stock of the brand new Loupedeck Photo Editing Console for Lightroom 6 & CC, they are the only retailer in the USA with stock. Watch the video above to learn more, or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LimIhl_phk">view it here</a>.</p>
<p class="fs16 OpenSans-600-normal upper product-highlights-header">PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS</p>
<ul class="top-section-list" data-selenium="highlightList">
<li class="top-section-list-item">For Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 6 & CC</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Speeds Up Editing Workflow</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Dedicated Dials, Wheels, and Keys</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Access to Common Settings and Functions</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">Programmable Preset Buttons</li>
<li class="top-section-list-item">USB 2.0 Connectivity</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><a href="https://bhpho.to/2vIkwe1">Loupedeck Photo Editing Console for Lightroom 6 & CC $299 at B&H Photo</a></strong></p>


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ahsanford · Aug 16, 2017

FYI: https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/ofccp/ofccp20170814

This was a thorny one. At face value from some of the original reporting before the lawsuit dropped, the allegations were shocking / jaw-dropping. However, the allegations that led to the DoL suit were conspicuously timed to line up with an organized campaign to unionize the warehouse workers. So there appeared to be two very different sides to this.

Any legal folks care to comment on this? Is this just a straightforward settlement to get the suit dropped? $3M+ is not chump change at all, but is this more or less onerous than similar settlements in the past? Are these concessions a slap on the the wrist or a major blow to how B&H does business? Is the type of settlement (consent decree vs. deferred prosecution dependent on conduct, etc.) indicative of how close this came to being worse, taken to court, etc.?

Under the cloud of uncertainty while this was happening, I had withheld my modest enthusiast business from B&H while this suit was pending. Now that's its settled, I have to ask myself if I want to resume business with a company with terrific customer service but this hanging on its record.

Curious to hear people's thoughts on this.

- A

Drainpipe · Aug 16, 2017

Found this guy wandering around looking for a mate or food. Missing their left pedipalp. Phidippus clarus.

Shot with 5D Mark II, MP-E 65mm, and the MT-24EX.

1/100, ISO200, f/11, flash heads both at 1/4.

Untitled by Brice Nihiser, on Flickr

1/100, ISO200, f/13, flash heads both at 1/4.

Untitled by Brice Nihiser, on Flickr

Canon Rumors · Aug 16, 2017

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It looks like the replacement to the EOS M10 will be called the EOS M100 according to Nokishita.</p>
<p><strong>EOS M100 Information</strong> (Google translated)</p>
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<li>Three colors will be available, black, white and an unknown color</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Available kits:</strong></p>

<ul>
<li>Body only</li>
<li>EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM kit</li>
<li>Double zoom kit confirmed</li>
<li>Other kits will be prepared depending on the country of sale.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Face Jacket EH31-FJ:</strong></p>
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<li>Will be available in 9 colors.</li>
</ul>
<p>Full specifications and images should be leaking any day now ahead of the announcement.</p>
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cervantes · Aug 16, 2017

Hi everyone!

I've just returned from an amazing trip through Ireland that lead me from County Mayo in the north all the way to County Cork in the south of the Island. I tried to get my very own viewpoint on the various landscapes along the Wild Atlantic Way - one of the most beautiful coastal roads in the world.

I've created an article about my experiences here: http://www.focrates.com/articles/ireland_2017/ireland_2017_part1.html

Additionally to some impressions from Ireland this article series also includes some background information on how the images came to be. These shall give you some tutorial-like hints on what settings and gear to use for similar situations to improve your own photography.

I'm always happy to receive comments and feedback to my pictures!
BR,
Ben

Canon Rumors · Aug 15, 2017

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The-Digital-Picture has completed their review of the brand new Canon EOS Rebel SL2/200D/Kiss X9, Canon’s smallest DSLR. The original SL1 was slow to gain acceptance, but once it did, it became a favourite among professional, prosumer and consumer DSLR buyers.</p>
<p><strong>From TDP:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>I know, you’ve been wanting to ask the question since hearing the model name of this camera. What does the “SL” in the SL2 model name mean? Canon’s official answer is: “It doesn’t have a meaning”. I hate to leave you disappointed, so … consider SL to mean “Small” and “Light” as those are hallmarks of this camera.</p>
<p>The Canon EOS Rebel SL2 / 200D is a small and light camera that is easy to take with you everywhere. If you always have a camera available, you are going to get images that were not otherwise possible. And getting an image in the first place is always an advantage.</p>
<p>Still, this camera does not make you give up the features and image quality you love. You get a comfortable-to-use grip that is adequately-sized to provide solid control of the camera. You get a TTL optical viewfinder and fast phase-detection AF along with the excellent Dual Pixel AF system that performs extremely well including during video capture. <a href="http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EOS-Rebel-SL2.aspx">Read the full review</a></p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Body</strong></p>

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<li><strong>USA $549</strong>: <a href="https://bhpho.to/2tnch8x">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2trhlcc">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://mpex.com/canon-eos-rebel-sl2-dslr-camera-body-only.html?acc=3">Midwest Photo</a></li>
<li><strong>UK £579:</strong> <a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinaffid=292297&awinmid=6241&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.parkcameras.com%2Fp%2F1011093E%2Fdigital-slr-cameras%2Fcanon%2Feos-200d-dslr-camera-body-in-black">Park Cameras</a> | <a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinaffid=292297&awinmid=2298&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wexphotographic.com%2Fcanon-eos-200d-digital-slr-body-1630562%2F">WEX Photographic</a></li>
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<p><strong>Canon EOS Rebel SL2 w/18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM</strong></p>
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<li><strong>USA $699</strong>: <a href="https://bhpho.to/2s3Y9Nl">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2trB23Z">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://mpex.com/canon-eos-rebel-sl2-dslr-camera-with-18-55mm-lens.html?acc=3">Midwest Photo</a></li>
<li><strong>UK £679:</strong> <a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinaffid=292297&awinmid=6241&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.parkcameras.com%2Fp%2F1011095E%2Fdigital-slr-cameras%2Fcanon%2Feos-200d-dslr-camera-in-black-18-55mm-is-stm-lens-kit">Park Cameras</a> | <a href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinaffid=292297&awinmid=2298&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wexphotographic.com%2Fcanon-eos-200d-digital-slr-camera-with-18-55mm-is-stm-lens-1631340%2F">WEX Photographic</a></li>
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snoke · Aug 15, 2017

http://www.intoourworld.com/photographer-shoots-formula-1-with-104-year-old-camera-and-heres-the-results/

... when you've got 20 photos, not 20fps.

dpc · Aug 15, 2017

My brother-in-law, grandson and a niece riding quads on my brother-in-law's farm in central Saskatchewan this past Saturday.

snoke · Aug 15, 2017

https://petapixel.com/2017/08/14/canon-6d-vs-6d-ii-heres-high-iso-noise-comparison/

Maybe this bias because earlier story?

Possible exposure wrong because histogram shape but that mean both photo wrong so why 6DII look worse?

Confused cameras? Other review agree?

Adobe need better camera profile?

TWI by Dustin Abbott · Aug 15, 2017

Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM Review Linkage:
Text Review: http://bit.ly/35Macro
Video Review: http://bit.ly/35MacroYT
Image Gallery: http://bit.ly/35MacroIG

It’s a very competent little lens, and should work well for its intended audience.

Canon Rumors · Aug 15, 2017

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We know about the 4 lenses that Canon is going to announce soon (we’re not sure on the exact date yet), and along with those lenses, we’ll be seeing the replacement to the Canon EOS M10 being announced. We’re not sure if it’s going to be called “EOS M20” or not. Expect specifications that are similar to the EOS M6/SL2 in a small form factor.</p>

<p>Nokishita has <a href="https://twitter.com/nokishita_c/status/897400603105611776">confirmed the EH31-FJ face jackets</a> for the EOS M10 successor are on their way. It looks like you’re going to get 9 color options.</p>
<p>There has been no mention of any new EF-M lenses coming alongside the new EOS M camera, but there’s a chance that could change.</p>
<p>We haven’t heard anything definitive about a new prosumer PowerShot camera(s) coming.</p>
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Grant Atkinson · Aug 15, 2017

I have just started using our new 6D Mark II mostly for wildlife and nature photography. The camera has grown a lot in its capabilities, and it has also expanded in many ways, especially when it comes to configuration and setup. With that in mind, we have prepared a quick setup guide for new users: http://www.grantatkinson.com/blog/canon-6d-mark-ii-setup-for-wildlife-photography
My wife and I are using the 6D Mark II alongside our other Canon camera bodies like the 5Dmk3, 5Dmk4, 80D, 7Dmk2 and 1DX. We are enjoying the versatility that having a DPAF, swivel-screen camera in full-frame format is bringing. Combined with its better AF, faster fps, decent buffer and excellent low light performance, we are finding it can do a decent job as a wildlife camera, and its the lightest full-frame camera in our bags, which is good for travel. We will be expanding the Setup guide over the coming days and weeks.
Hope that the setup guide may be useful to new users or prospective upgraders.
Cheers
Grant

JoFT · Aug 14, 2017

Zeiss was so nice to send me the brand new Milvus 1.4/35 mm for review purposes. I did review the Milvus 85 f1.4 as well as the 50mm f1.4. Both are excellent glass and I guess the people like the way how I do the reviews...

To have a lens just of 2 weeks is a very short period of time. And the battle is pretty hard, since the new L-glass from Canon is an excellent performer which does not let too much open for improvement....

So I made some comparison shots, the usual stuff what you do. And I took all 3 lenses on a boat trip with friends - just to get a feeling how to work with the lens.The main findings

The Milvus is an precision instrument. more than any other lens.
focusing manual focusing lenses is much more enjoyable in mirrorless bodies like the M5 (which is a remarkable and lovable camera by the way)
And finally I made one interesting shot I wanted to show you here -and which has simps blown me away...

In this image the Is-lens is left, the Milvus in the middle and the L-glass is on the right. The shots were taken with the M5 and the speedlite off camera with a round flash beauty dish...

Do you agree: the Zeiss Mil's shot is much more vivid than the other ones....

More you find in my blog under http://bit.ly/2wYqTsZ

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