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traveller · Jun 8, 2014

http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/874-canon_1018_4556is

This has actually been online for two days, but doesn't seem to have its own thread yet (unless I've missed it, in which case please accept my apologies), despite having been mentioned in at least one thread already.

It looks like a great lens, with vignetting and the plastic mount bayonet being the only real weaknesses.

daniela · Jun 8, 2014

For my crop Cameras I own the Tokina 12-24mm 4.0. But I need an wideangle lens for my 6D too. The 24mm 2.8 IS from Canon is ordered. But I´d like to get one about 20mm too....

But which one? An 2000€ prime is to expensive. The highest price is 1000-1200€, I´d like to spend for ist.
The Sigma 20mm?
Or should I wait for the 16-35mm 4.0 from Canon and send the 24mm back?

Does anybody know, how the old 17-35mm L USM zoom lens performs on the 6D? I still own one - bought about 20years ago.

Please give me your advice!

Thanks
Daniela

nubu · Jun 7, 2014

I'm quite happy with my new sigma 50/1.4 art now replacing the canon 50/1.2 in my collection. Use it on my 5D3 and 5D2 (astromod) bodies.

Wanna share my quick and personal test for the best aperture of my new Sigma 50/1.4 ART on my astro-modified canon eos 5D3. The pics are showing stripes (centre and below extreme corner lower right) with apertures from 5.6, 4, 2.8, 2, 1.4 with equivalent exposures between 160-10s. raw developed in DXO with vignetting and distortion switched off! My personal conclusion: vignetting invisible at 2.8, perfect sharpness and aberrations at 4.0 but already very good and quite usable for astro work at 2.8 - this is two stops better than my (now sold) 50/1.2 copy...

(the strange color comes from the UHC clip in filter and the high background)

pic 1: centre (5.6-1.4) , 100%
pic 2: corner (5.6-1.4) , 100%

skybraun · Jun 7, 2014

Can anyone that owns this lens attest to the sharpness of this lens? How is it wide open? Looking to shoot football with it. Any advice on this lens? I've heard mixed reviews on the sharpness of this lens although I've heard nothing but good on how fast it focuses. Any suggestions for a sharper alternative prime at this focal length?

Rienzphotoz · Jun 7, 2014

Interesting info at:
http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/photokina-agency-debunks-some-myths-camera-industry-is-growing-in-revenue-and-mirrorless-sales-increasing/

Photokina agency debunks some myths: Premium Digital Camera Msrket is increasing.

The last couple of years we heard a lot about the digital camera market being in crisis and the new mirrorless system cameras not taking off. Well, the Photokina partner agency GFK shared some unexpected data (Source: MirrorlessRumors):

1) Revenue increasing:
While it’s true that in terms of numbers the companies are selling less cameras it’s also true that companies are selling more high profit margin premium cameras! This means the last couple of years average price of the cameras increased (and therefore also the profit margins increased).

2) Mirrorless is taking off (slowly).
While Mirrorless keeps being not popular in US it’s taking off in all the rest of the world.

3) Premium fixed lens camera is growing fast
Sony certainly did the right thing with the RX line. They offered a premium and class leading range of fixed lens camera that are to-day unmatched by other companies.

The current trend in the market goes in favour of Sony that leads the probably two fastest growing segments in the digital camera market: Mirrorless and premium compacts. And as an addendum watch this nice graph that explains why smartphone users actually buy a larger sensor camera:

[email protected] · Jun 7, 2014

The autofocus issues with the new 50 mm Sigma ART are very dismaying, in light of its great build quality and image quality.
Has anyone had autofocus issues (or any other such issues) with the 35 mm Sigma ART?
I use the 5D3 and 1Dx.
Thoughts and advice deeply appreciated.

Please pardon my erroneous posting location--I put this post originally in the Canon section -- my error, sorry.

StudentOfLight · Jun 6, 2014

I seem to recall Canon working on a new autofocus system which got me wondering earlier... could DPAF technology be implemented in the AF module. As opposed to using it in the image sensor, couldn't it possibly be used in the AF modeule to allow for full-scene AF coverage with RBG metering and tracking? Is DPAF responsive and speedy enough to replace the 61pt AF system in the 5D-III/1Dx or is this idea perhaps flawed in some other way?

fragilesi · Jun 6, 2014

I know some people don’t like these threads but a similar post about what camera to purchase last year was very helpful to me. Reading everyone’s thoughts and opinions was very useful so here I go again . . . I think I know what the best option is but would very much appreciate the thoughts of others

I’m trying to cover a gap I see in my lens collection. For indoor sports, especially my youngster’s swimming galas and for concert photography I have the following options:-

24-70L F2.8 (original version)
100L Macro F2.8
70-300L
Camera is a 70d

All lenses I’m very happy with but the problem is that the 100 doesn’t have quite the reach and the 70-300L struggles in low light even if it is better than I expected!

So, naturally one of the fast 70-200 F2.8 zooms is the answer I thought. Eventually having read reviews I settled on the latest Tamron lens in that category. Yes, would love to opt for the Canon but it’s out of the price range and living near military bases I don’t fancy being mistaken for a hostile rocket launcher ;D. The Tamron looks relatively discrete.

So job done? Well I happened to notice just how positive everyone was about the 135L F2.0 which gives me a bit more reach than today and a stop more light and is apparently very snappy in the focus department . PLUS, it apparently works well with a 1.4 extender at F2.8. All in for a similar price to the Tamron given the deals that are available to me.

I really like the sound of the 135L, when it’s long enough I get that extra stop of light and it sounds like a killer lens for various uses. I can well imagine it would produce the best indoor pictures that I take over time. And with the 1.4 extender at F2.8 I get pretty much the reach of the Tamron zoom. But the Tamron has decent IS which particularly at the longer end and in concert lighting can be crucial so it’s probably my best bet overall.

Make sense? Are there other options out there that I should consider? I’m happy to listen to all and any advice. Obviously I will refer to Ken Rockwell for the authoritative answer if opinion is evenly split

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One last point, I know some people are going to talk about a full frame camera but bear in mind that even though indoor photography is important to me my main interest is outdoors and needs the reach of the crop camera and my distance issues become more pronounced too on FF. So yes a 6d is a "one day" idea it's not for now I think.

HenryS · Jun 6, 2014

Hi guys,
A little over a year ago I acquired the 70-200 2.8 IS II "dream lens" and was kinda disappointed since it wasn't so exceptional as expected.

The images were ok but were not justifying the 2000 Euro Price Tag. But I needed the range and thought that poor images are more likely to result from a user error than from a highly regarded lens so I kept the lens and tried to improve. Soon I found out that this lens is a beast to handle on a 5d2, since its really difficult to focus at 200 2.8 with the outer focus points in low light, even in fairly good light. So I found a workaround and soon I was able to get really good concert and event shots with this lens on a 5d2 even with some more static sport as table tennis. But flowers and wildlife were still unacceptable.

Being desperate I diged out my first DSLR lens, a sigma 18-200 DC Sony a mount mounted it on a Sony alpha 300 and compared it to the 70-200 2.8 II on a 40D both at f/6.3. Surprisingly the sigma was much better!

I couldn't believe my eyes so I sent the lens to cps and the changed pretty much the entire inside of the lens, some optical elements, the barrel and the IS. After that it was on pair with the sigma but I am still not convinced that I have to spend nearly 2000 Euro on a lens to get equivalent IQ as a 120 Euro lens. Initially I intendet to use the 70-200 with extenders to get some tele for occasional use but currently i assume that would be a waste of money.

So I am asking you for help: what am I doing wrong?

For you to judge I took some images to illustrate the issue: https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=9A24089482BEBF7A!1547

The strange glow is the issue that bothers me. I know that these are macro lens subjects and usually I use my 100L for that but sometimes I just don't have it with me, so the 70-200 has to fill the gap.

Thank you in advance

and sorry for bad language

I follow this forum for quite a while and you are great guys

Mharwood16 · Jun 6, 2014

Hi all, not really sure where to post this...
So I go to gather up all my gear for my first solo wedding job, charged batteries? Check! Clean lenses? Check! Formatted cards and plenty of them? Check! Working 50d? Check... Wait WHAT! The thing wouldn't turn on!

thinking it was just the battery grip that I had attached to it I feverishly remove the grip and try to turn the camera on with a single battery. Again no good

I make a few quick google searches, try to find a solution, however all to no avail. I'm already well past the time that I was supposed to leave for the before shooting and all, so I quickly barrow a friends 7d and go off and shoot the wedding. All went well at the wedding thankfully. But when I got home the camera was still not turning on, so I took it over to the repair department at my local camera store, they teated out the batteries and played with several other batteries. Again no good. My next step of action is to send the camera to canon and see what is wrong with it. But of course that will take several weeks to get the bid and make any possible repairs( though from what I've seen online the repairs are going to cost more than I payed for the camera, which will probably lead me to scrapping the poor little 50d

. So herein lies the dilemma, I have a two week long trip to Grand Teton NP for which I leave in a week. I was originally going to buy the new Tamron 150-600 for the trip but now my main camera is down and most likely out. There is a pretty good possibility that I could use a friends 60d on the trip if I had to though I would rather not. So the real question to this rather long story us what should I do? Buy a 7d/70d to replace my 50d without knowing if it is really going to be unfixable? Or buy the Tamron and use the 60d and just hope that the 50d is fixable( I have an old T1i if the 50d is out so I wouldn't be without camera)
what would you guys do?
Ps Sorry for long the long question.

taurkbroun · Jun 5, 2014

Hi,

I have some time looking for an explanation about the differences between the 1Dx and 5DmIII bodies. In some pages i found that 5DmIII is "weather resistant and" the 1Dx "weather sealed".

Is there some reference of how effective are the sealings as the IPxx code?

Thanks.

Otter · Jun 5, 2014

I am looking into picking up a B + W 105mm Circular Polarizer to go on the end of my Lee filter holder. Does anyone familar with the product have any idea what the difference between the two that B and H Photo Video sells? Other then the price of course. They are both 105mm Kaesemann. I am not sure what "extra wide" entails considering they are both 105mm. Any help would be much appreciated! thanks!!

B+W 105mm Kaesemann Circular Polarizer Filter

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/10873-REG/B_W_65016142_105mm_Kaeseman_Circular_Polarizing.html

B+W 105mm Kaesemann Circular Polarizer Extra Wide MRC Filter

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/856348-REG/B_W_66_1071051_105mm_Kaesemann_Circular_Polarizer.html

Canon Rumors · Jun 5, 2014

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<p>Northlight is reporting that Canon pro dealers in Germany are being invited to events in July to prepare for August announcements. This is pretty normal, certain dealers in most countries get advanced knowledge of the upcoming gear to prepare for dealer ordering and marketing.</p>
<p>If the pro dealers are involved, you can expect a prosumer DSLR at least. We also expect some higher end lenses to be added to the lineup.</p>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/cameras/Canon_7dmk2.html" target="_blank">NL</a>]</p>
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Stig · Jun 5, 2014

Hi,

quick questions about octagonal modifiers, all the octobrollybox versions...

1, which way do you prefer the octobox to be lit up (and is there a difference)?
what I mean, I found basically the same shape/size octobox, but one has an umbrella like pole in the middle, closed back, the strobe sits behind the diffuser and aims back on a reflective inner back... the other has a hole in the back, with the strobe aiming at an (inner) diffuser screen (so it doesn't block the light and is naturally more accessible)

2, is there a big difference in light quality between an umbrella and the closed version (brollybox)? what is your preference?

3, is there any significant difference between octobox (like example 1, a,) vs a brolly box (2, b,)?
seems quite similar to me (except that the strobe/speedlite is sort of in a way), but the cost isn't... the brolly box is much cheaper

4, is it a significant advantage going from a 80cm (32inch) umbrella/octobox to a 110cm one (43inch)?
I understand that distance to subject matters and the relatively larger area gives a softer light... but is it a big real world difference?

I know that many answers start with it depends", but anyway, thank you for any insight

examples:
1, a, http://098776d263023324e4ab-83dce928c02d69c5e386bf35b135c77e.r38.cf6.rackcdn.com/01cc604e2cbc4072e606cbc592fb56fa_10153000725_4db7b38958_z.jpg
1, b, http://www.x-skong.com/queam/picture/VE0129-6.jpg

2, a, http://ebay.doufin.com/photos/lightup/umbrella-softbox-2-1.jpg vs regular shot through
2, b, http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/8/6/8/4/6/5/webimg/399741761_o.jpg?nc=436 vs regular reflective

bobby samat · Jun 5, 2014

i've never used this feature until today. took some shots with it around my house with with a 24-70 & 70-200. at 24mm the shutter speed on AV was at 1/30. at 200mm it was at 1/200.

anyone have experience with this feature and whether it's reliable or not?

cid · Jun 5, 2014

I was wondering, do you always carry your dlsr with you? Or do you have some portable mirrorless/PoS setup?

If yes then please share photos/description of your optimal backpack setup. I would like to get bit inspired what is obsolete and what is necessary and why :

fegari · Jun 5, 2014

Hi

Got a second hand 7D with the old 1.2.5 firmware.

Can anyone advice if I can go directly to 2.0.3, then to 2.0.5?

Or do I have to upgrade to 2.0.0, then 2.0.3 then 2.0.5?

thx

surapon · Jun 5, 2014

Dear Friends.
I am very excite in my life that, I have a great 9 days vacation in Utah national parks, and we will stay in the park 8 nights.
I act like a boy, who do not know what candies that I should bring on this trip. Yes, At the National Park = dry , Hot and dusty, and I try to minimum change the Lenses.
Crazy Surapon, I bring 3 Big GUNS ( 1DS, 5D MK II and 7D) and 1 Small Air rifle( EOS-M with 2 EF-M Lenses)---Yes, I just bring 8 mm Fish eye lens and From 11 MM. Lens to 400 MM Lens ( and in between) + 2X and 1 580 MK II Flash, and Many Filters for the Landscape Photos + Night Photos + Fiberglass Tripods ( Can change to Monopods)
I hope to come back with some good photos to show my friends.
Have a great week ahead.
Surapon

PS, 2 Photos of Utah national park by the PROFESSIONAL, not my photos.

scoobert · Jun 5, 2014

Hello! Been a while since I have posted, but I have been very busy with the yacht.
www.svunionp.blogspot.com
https://www.facebook.com/svunionp
So what we need is a good complement for our 7D.
I want good video, as good as the 7D, with a good autofocus.

Am I better off going with an older style canon video camera, that can take my lens I have now,
Or going with one of the newer consumer level units.
Usage of camera will be in a marine environment, for close up video blogging, and for action shots, waves crashing on deck, tack changes, ect.
Recommendations? price, sub 1000, the lower the better.

Canon Rumors · Jun 5, 2014

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<p><b style="color: #222222;">Details</b><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="color: #222222;">Firmware Version 1.3.5 incorporates the following improvements.</span><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="color: #222222;">Fixes a phenomenon in which the line-level audio input function of some EOS-1D C cameras does not operate as expected with Firmware Version 1.3.4.</span><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br style="color: #222222;" /><b style="color: #222222;">Affected Product</b><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="color: #222222;">The phenomena described above will occur in cameras running Firmware Version 1.3.4 whose sixth digit from the left of the serial number is “1”, “2”, “3”. Examples of affected serial numbers are: “xxxxx1xxxxxx”, “xxxxx2xxxxxx”, “xxxxx3xxxxxx”.</span><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br style="color: #222222;" /><b style="color: #222222;">Support</b><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="color: #222222;">Canon USA will perform Factory Updates on the EOS-1D C free of charge. Shipping and handling charges may apply. Please contact the Canon Customer Support Center for details.</span><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="color: #222222;">This information is for residents of the United States and Puerto Rico only. If you do not reside in the USA or Puerto Rico, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region.</span><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="color: #222222;">If you have not already done so, please register your Canon EOS-1D C Cinema EOS Camera. By registering, we will be able to notify you via email about future announcements.</span><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br style="color: #222222;" /><b style="color: #222222;">Contact Information for Inquiries</b><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="color: #222222;">Canon Customer Support Center</span><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="color: #222222;">Phone: 1-855-CINE-EOS (toll free), 1-855-246-3367</span><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="color: #222222;">TDD: 1-866-251-3752</span><br style="color: #222222;" /><span style="color: #222222;">Email: [email protected]</span></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/855962-REG/Canon_EOS_1D_C_EOS_1D_C_4K_Cinema.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Canon EOS-1D C $9999 (Reg $11999) at B&H Photo</a></strong></p>
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Shawn RHarmon · Jun 5, 2014

Canon has made the complete EOS Digital Solution Disk Software Disk v28.1A available for download but you'll need a valid serial to get it.
If you don't have it, check here:
For Mac Os X 10.8
For PC, Win 7&8 64
Enjoy
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mackguyver · Jun 5, 2014

My first L was the 135 f/2, which I purchased with the plan to use it for headshots to make some money from my photography. I did that, but actually ended up using it with the 1.4x as a poor man's wildlife lens

. It's been downhill from there in terms of spending way too much money on these beautiful lenses....

What was your first?

mackguyver · Jun 5, 2014

For all of my fellow lens lovers, enjoy this link from CPN:

Canon Ambassadors & Their Favourite Lenses

wopbv4 · Jun 5, 2014

Hi,

I use a 1DX with WFT-E6 for still photography and it works fine.

Today I made video with the Rode VideoMic Pro plugged straight into the camera and used the EOS Utility to change camera settings and did a bit of recording.
At editing time I noticed that there is a clicking noise on the audio, about two clicks/second.
I removed the WFT-E6 from 1DX, reshot and the clicking noise is gone

Has anybody experienced this as well?

groman · Jun 4, 2014

I am new to this forum, and I realize there has most likely been tons of discussion about soft focus with the Canon 100-400 lens. I use this lens on a 7D, and it is excellent at all focal lengths- good sharp images on fairly close subjects. My problem is at 400 at a distance. Recently I ran some tests with a friend- he has the same setup, so we put his and mine on tripods, all settings the same, and took the same shot. His was most definitely sharper. I put his lens on my camera and found it was still much sharper than my lens. The one thing I neglected to do was put my lens on his camera. I called Canon and was told to send it and the camera in for calibration. I am worried that since it is really great on close subjects, calibration may mess this up. Is it calibration, or is it some other problem? Both of our lenses are refurbished, bought directly from Canon. And no, my friend was very careful to pay attention to me so I wouldn't switch lenses! Any help is very much appreciated.

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