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Canon Rumors · Aug 31, 2015

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<p>The recently announced Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II will be available in mid October of this year, so between now and then we should see a barrage of sample images from the highly anticipated lens. A few of the images below are available in high resolution via Canon China, and you can view them <a href="http://www.canon.com.cn/products/camera/ef/lineup/wide/ef35f14lii/sample.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p>We’ve received nothing but positive feedback about this new lens, I don’t remember the last time people have been this happy about a new product from Canon.</p>
<p>Expect stock of the new lens to be low well into the new year, so if you want one before then, we do suggest preordering as soon as you’re able.</p>
<p><strong>Preorder EF 35 f/1.4L II $1799: <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1180801-REG/canon_9523b002_35mm_f_1_4l_ii_usm.html/BI/2466/KBID/3296" target="_blank">B&H Photo</a> | <a href="http://www.adorama.com/CA35142.html?utm_term=UbK24x0al34oSlvW4eT8QxjoUkX3mDVXeWC-Ug0&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=Other&utm_source=rflaid64393&cvosrc=affiliate.64393" target="_blank">Adorama</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/1Uehm5w" target="_blank">Amazon</a></strong></p>

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sanj · Aug 31, 2015

Being giving this a lot of thought. Deciding not to buy the new 35mm.
The main reason: IS. I rather have a sharp photo than a blurred one!
The new lens looks better in the charts, but don't think the end print will look so much better that I should be without IS.
I do not shoot in the rain so the build quality is not something I base my decision on.
I realize 1.4 is twice the light of 2, but 2 is good enough.
The blur that f2 produces is not so different than 1.4. And the difference is visible only when the focus point is close to a camera.
When the going gets tough, IS will come in more handy then the rest of the benefits of 1.4 lenses combined. For me, that is.
If the new lens had IS, I would pre-ordering it. Am I thinking wrong?

Viggo · Aug 31, 2015

Hi guys !

Wonder if you have had a worn out shutter on your 1dx and more importantly, how many actuations before it happen?

Mine went at 167.000.

Thanks!

davet4 · Aug 31, 2015

Hi All

Everyone know the reputation of the 70-200mm F2.8 as being one of the sharpest lens around but i seem to be having a problem getting pin sharp results, and i do not know if i am expecting to much from the lens, i am doing something wrong or is it the lens?. See the pictures of the duck, you can see i focused near the eye, but when you zoom in the picture is not clear. I am "pixel Peeping" or is there a problem? I was using a 5D MKIII, set at 1/1250, F2.8, ISO 100. Also note, i have run a test using Focal, which stated an adjustment of -3, but i havent see any improvement. Any comments or advice would be appreciated......

MrFotoFool · Aug 30, 2015

I have been a satisfied user of 24-105 f4L for a few years. Unlike some others, I found it very sharp even at 24mm. I dropped it on a trip recently and though it still works the filter ring is dented and it is difficult to get filters on and off. So based on reviews I just replaced it with 24-70 f4L and just took the first couple test shots at home.

Barrel Distortion. One of the selling points of the new lens is that it has much less barrel distortion at 24mm. Since that is the focal length I use most on this lens, it made the switch worthwhile. My test shots of the two lenses on the same metal door (tripod, exact same framing) show this is true. Notice how the right side and top side of the door bow slightly on the 24-105 and are straighter on the 24-70. The new lens appears brighter at the same setting (f/8). The new lens seems to be just a hair wider, though the difference is minimal (look at the dark bricks in the upper left corner).

Macro Mode. The other selling point of the new lens (besides being a bit sharper overall) is the dedicated macro mode. I took a ruler and the end of the lens was six inches away from the figurine. If you do not want to carry a separate macro lens (as I do not), this feature can be a real asset. The downside is that you have to be very close to the subject and have very little play - much like using an extension tube. The advantage to carrying a separate macro lens is you have the full range of focus from close to infinity. I enlarged the macro shot to actual pixels and it was incredibly sharp (unbelievably so) on the head of the figurine. The problem when you are that close is the body is out of focus due to shallow depth of field, even at f/16.

Conclusion. If you shoot this standard zoom mostly at 24mm (as I do), and shoot a lot of architecture (as I do), then it may be worth switching to the 24-70 f/4 for the improved barrel distortion. If you use the full range and you have a 24-105 that still works well, then it is likely not worth switching. If I had not dropped my lens I would likely have not switched. I have made no mention of the obvious alternative, the 24-70 f/2_8 (either I or II). That is a whole other discussion and there is already a thread on that.

Zeidora · Aug 30, 2015

There have been some questions re moire with 5DsR in nature photography. I finally managed to get some, shooting a grass hopper, where the facet eye with its repeating fine structures led to some moire. First the entire image, then 100% crops of original capture with moire (left), then applying 100% moire reduction in DxO (right). Bottom line, yes it can occur, but it easy to deal with.
I've also been shooting a bunch of lizards with repeating scale patterns, but not a trace of moire anywhere.

Capture data: 5DsR with BG11, cable release, ISO 100 1/2000 s, 180 mm Macro f/3.5. on RRS TVC34L & BH55.

Cheekysascha · Aug 30, 2015

Anyone have a Sigma 24mm art 1.4 prime and a Sigma 35mm 1.4 prime? I'm trying to decide which to get for low light and some star photography too but I'm struggling to decide so if any of you have some experience with both which do you prefer and recommend for me?

Some info: Lightroom says 80% of my pictures are at 24mm and I'm looking for a good wide angle prime to go with my 50mm 1.2 and my 24-70 f2.8 but 35mm seems like a nice focal length to me as well as most of my photography is without a tripod and more run and gun Instagram style.

Also I'll be using the prime with a 5D III if that helps.

wockawocka · Aug 30, 2015

I don't know if the 1.3x or 1.6x OVF overlays are adaptable, but wouldn't it be cool if we could select our own framing?

i.e. I shoot medium format headshots at 6x4.5 framing or 8x10. It's a nicer frame and it's also nicer for wedding portraits and couple shots. Even though the raw file remains untouched the crop mode / frame is carried over into lightroom and adobe raw as if it was shot with a different sensor shape. It would assist in composition, why shoot 2:3 when we could shoot 5:7 as another example.

It seems limited that there is just the 1.3 and 1.6x modes available?

pedro · Aug 29, 2015

Hi,

along with the recent anncouncement of this high ISO monster cam I would just like to ask the experts here in the forum,
what you think could trickle down into an overnext 1Dx, 5Dx body...Might we see a crippled 1 Mio ISO 1DxIII version along with a 5DV?
If so, they surely are in the concept phase of such a beast, while preparing the roll outs of the 1DxII and a later 5DiV/X whatever...maybe the rumored 5DC could get its share of some of these new specs.

Or will this tech remain within the 30K USD realm?

http://nofilmschool.com/2015/07/canons-multi-purpose-ME20F-SH-full-frame-35mm-camera-4-million-iso

Daniel 78d · Aug 29, 2015

Has anybody seen that on the EOS camera page on Canons USA website that the M3 is in a separate spot now with a heading "EOS M Series Digital Cameras". Looks like they might be gearing up for more. Just thought I'd point that out.

Cory · Aug 28, 2015

Any recent opinions on the Sigma 35 1.4 Art vs. the Canon 2.0 IS (especially on a crop body)? I try to keep my gear to a minimum/highest quality and am thinking of swapping out my Canon 2.0 IS for a Sigma 35 Art. I just really like the contrasty look of Sigmas. I get that with the Canon, but the Sigma seems to have that as a signature.
35mm is my most often used focal length for general almost everything.
Just wondering if I'm stupid or not before I do anything potentially stupid.
Thanks.

Neutral · Aug 28, 2015

Some interesting reading:

http://diglloyd.com/blog/2015/20150822_1402-SonyA7R_II-focus.html

"Something strange happened on my recent trip: I did not see any mis-focused images from the Sony A7R II. I mean, none.

Try doing that with a Nikon D810 or Canon 5DS R with an autofocus lens—I have and never come close, as past autofocus assessments show. And it’s hopeless to focus a lens manually using the optical viewfinder in a DSLR—the focusing screen is designed for autofocus and can’t show more than about f/2.8 - f/4 equivalent—massive slop—and it is a different optical path almost never the same distance as the sensor (inherent error even with perfect eyes). "

I tested earlier AF with Canon EF 85 F/1.2L II and have the similar results .
Always 100% in focus even at F1.2 and AF is fast.
Moreover , a7rII was able to autofocus with 85mm at F1.2 in extremely dim condition, could hardly see, without any AF assist light , though somewhat slower than in lighter environment.
And this test shot EXIF shows brightens value of minus 6.56.
This is really impressive and this is with 3d party lens, not native one.

Also something interesting on DXOMark
http://www.dxomark.com/Cameras/Compare/Side-by-side/Sony-A7R-II-versus-Canon-EOS-5DS-versus-Canon-EOS-1Dx___1035_1008_753
Sony a7r II Low light ISO is better than Canon 1Dx - 3434 ISO for a7RII vs 2786 on Canon 1Dx.
Just in the middle between 1Dx an a7s.

RustyTheGeek · Aug 28, 2015

If you watch the video I think you'll agree that it was pretty well made. Nice area and landscape in background, smooth movement, etc. And it's a bit funny.

http://www.wcvb.com/news/drone-catches-man-sunbathing-on-top-of-wind-turbine/34968788

Canon Rumors · Aug 28, 2015

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An odd patent for an expandable LCD display has appeared. You can expand the size of the LCD screen by moving the grip side of the camera.</p>
<p>Patent Publication No. 2015-154223 (Google Translated)</p>
<ul>
<li>Published 2015.8.24</li>
<li>Filing date 2014.2.14</li>
<li>Rotatable operation unit</li>
<li>The first state is a rear LCD expands and contracts, the operating face of the operating unit faces behind</li>
<li>The second state, the rear LCD is extended, the operation surface of the operation portion faces to the right</li>
</ul>
<p>Keith over at <a href="http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/cameras/Canon_rumours.html" target="_blank">Northlight images</a> did the animated image showing the patent concept below.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/bendy-lcd.gif"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22115" src="http://www.canonrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/bendy-lcd.gif" alt="bendy-lcd" width="410" height="200" /></a></p>

Canon Rumors · Aug 28, 2015

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It looks like we’ll be seeing some new Tamron prime lenses very shortly.</p>
<p>SP 35 mm F1.8 Di VC USD (Model F012)</p>
<ul>
<li>Mount Canon, Nikon, Sony</li>
<li>No VC for Sony</li>
</ul>
<p>SP 45 mm F1.8 Di VC USD (Model F013)</p>
<ul>
<li>Mount Canon, Nikon, Sony</li>
<li>No VC for Sony</li>
</ul>
<p>Tamron definitely needs some updated fast prime lenses, and hopefully these come in well under the pricing of Sigma ART series primes. It’s also nice to see VC on some faster lenses.</p>

Aug 28, 2015

The Swedish site objektivtest lists ten of the world's sharpest lenses, on the list are four Sigma, three Zeiss, two Leica and one Canon.

The lenses are placed under the name of order. They have not ranked them the best of sharpness.

The list can be found here, http://www.objektivtest.se/nyheter/tio-av-varldens-skarpaste-objektiv/, (in Swedish) and here, https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=sv&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.objektivtest.se%2Fnyheter%2Ftio-av-varldens-skarpaste-objektiv%2F&edit-text=&act=url, with Google translate.

9VIII · Aug 27, 2015

I don't have the camera or an ultra fast lens, but maybe someone else around here who does also has the same curiosity?

The backside illuminated sensor on the A7RII is supposed to clear up a lot of space on the sensor for light gathering, and supposedly a lot of that circuitry on regular sensor designs gets in the way with wide apertures.

One of the biggest questions I've had ever since hearing about this camera is whether or not it produces the same exposure values at f1.2 as older sensor designs (or if you have an f1.0 lens to test that would be even better).
Apparently Canon uses a digital profile to adjust ISO accordingly and compensate, so ideally there should be no communication between the camera and the lens (an extension tube or taped pins should do the trick).

It would be amazing to see if the A7RII actually gets around this classic limitation of digital sensors, as it would open the industry for the possibility of making f1.0 lenses again.

Mt Spokane Photography · Aug 27, 2015

I downloaded a couple of free tickets from the DPR web site. I'm hoping to go. I am 350 miles from Seattle, so its a bit of a drive.

Is anyone else going? We might be able to meet up there. There are lots of great thinhgs to do and see in the Seattle area, I lived there for 33 years before I retired and moved to Spokane. I hate the traffic and parking, but the light rail runs downtown and then the monorail to Seattle center. My son and daughter live in the area, so I have a place to stay.

ahsanford · Aug 27, 2015

Well, that just happened...

http://www.dxomark.com/Cameras/Compare/Side-by-side/Sony-A7R-II-versus-Canon-EOS-5DS-versus-Nikon-D810___1035_1008_963

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bedford · Aug 27, 2015

Next week I will be leaving for a two week vacation on Mauritius. We are also planning to do some (short) hikes.

I will take my 60D together with the Sigma 17-50/2.8, the Tamron 70-300/4-5.6 and the Canon EF-S 10-18/4.5-5.6.
(For snorkeling I'll take my Olympus XZ-2 and a DigaPac underwater housing.)

The 17-50 is set, but I was wondering what would be a better choice to carry in the backpack when hiking: the tele or the wide-angle zoom?

Tele --> general wildlife, deer, birds, ...
wide-angle + tripod --> landscape, waterfalls, ...

What do you think?

Oliver

ahsanford · Aug 27, 2015

Whaddya think?

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ahsanford · Aug 27, 2015

Whaddya think?

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ahsanford · Aug 27, 2015

Whaddya think?

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ahsanford · Aug 27, 2015

You know Canon did something right when...

...10 old threads of mine in this forum suddently became active again.
...TDP goes down under a crushing tide of page requests (presumably people hunting for MTF charts to compare the 35L II against.)
...no one on the CR forums is complaining, and for one brief moment, the Canon faithful are truly excited.

What a difference one lens announcement makes, eh?

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dolina · Aug 27, 2015

Was looking at what lenses would face an update then I noticed the 50/1.2 wasn't in the lineup.

A typo perhaps or something to look forward to in the future?

50mm f1/2L went missing by alabang, on Flickr

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup

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Sure. Dreams can come true. He's waited long enough.

Of course. But if f/nooneknows turns out to be f/2, we'll all make fun of him for buying it as a co

Absolutely, but Canon will opt for STM instead of USM just to p--- him off.

Doubt it. There's some sadistic SOB at Canon that loves reading his whinefests about it.

I am so annoyed at his constant yammering about this that I am petitioning Canon to cease developmen

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If the theoretical MTF chart turns out to be correct in actual use, this is lens is a *bargain* at $

This is a potential 20 year lens. $1,799 is easily worth it when you think of it like that.

It's pricey, but for *this* kind of performance the price seems fair.

It's shaping up to be a fine lens, but that price is still too high given other 35 f/1.4 options out

That's an absolutely absurd price. This isn't worth nearly that much money.

Poll Poll 35L f/1.4L II Poll #1 -- How do you feel about that MTF chart?

I'm over the moon. This bodes really well for the future of Canon glass.

It looks very good -- this is a step in the right direction.

It's good... but it's also *2015*. We should be expecting these kind of improvements by now.

I'm a little disappointed. Canon can do better.

I abstain from opinion-ating at this juncture. Theoretical charts are lovely, but I want proper tes

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It's good... but it's also 2015. We should be expecting these kind of improvements by now.