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Rienzphotoz · May 2, 2014

eddiemrg · May 2, 2014

Dear all of you,
does anyone of you joined the Canon Club Canada?

As I can see on the page, they will send you a "welcome kit".... can't figure what is inside it... anyone??

Thanks

Eldar · May 2, 2014

I just got the Sigma dock for my 35 and 50 Art lenses. With the 50 everything works just fine. But with the 35 it does not work as it should.

I start the software, connect the lens to the dock, the software appears as it should and recognizes the lens with serial no. and firmware version. But one difference from the 50mm is that it does not read the lens settings at the beginning and in the service menu, I can only use Firmware Update. The Customization menu is inactive.

I confirm Firmware Update in the popup window (I have v1.00 and the new is v1.01). It loads the new firmware and tells me that Firmware update is complete You can disconnect the lens.

The problem is that I still have v1.00 and the Customization part of the Service Menu is still unavailable.

Does anyone have any experience with this? Is there anything I can do or is it Sigma Service next?

Canon Rumors · May 2, 2014

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<p>We were told at the end of 2013 that this year would turn out to be the “year of the lens”. We’re 5 months in and nothing has come to fruition yet. We’re still being told that this is the case, but nothing is coming until the second half of 2014, which is nearly upon us.</p>
<p>I do not recall a time when things were this quiet in the rumor world for Canon and new products. We do know that PowerShot announcements are coming relatively soon, most likely in May to prepare for the spring and summer buying season. The replacement of the SX50 IS will be the top end camera announced, although we have heard that a G17 is coming as well.</p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">We get the odd bit of talk that the new EF 100-400 is being tested in Asia and it has also been suggested that this lens will be on testing stage for the World Cup in Brazil in June. Although, we’re hoping it’s announced and publicly tested on soccer’s (football’s) greatest stage. I would also assume that new bodies will be tested in Brazil, especially the follow-up to the EOS 7D. With Nikon announcing the replacement to the D300s some time soon with the new D9300, Canon will surely be doing the same thing in the prosumer APS-C segment.</span></p>
<p>For now, not much is being said and we’re hoping that changes very soon.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

Rob Wiebe · May 1, 2014

Has anyone actually received this lens yet? I preordered mine here in Canada several months ago, but no sign yet! I thought that with the Nikon announcement, some movement might be taking place but no emails from any of the big ones like Vistek or B&H saying they have arrived for Canon yet.

RAKAMRAK · May 1, 2014

Let me explain my question a bit further. I have seen/used only two macro lenses till date Canon 100mm L and sigma 150mm OS. That also at a distance of more than 1 year. So I had no opportunity to test this question of mine.

What I am asking is, let's say I am photographing a small flower (pretty small) which is not going to occupy the entire image at 1:1 (let's say on a full frame camera). Now if I use different macro lenses - 50mm (Canon), [60mm (Tamron or Canon)-APS-C only], 70mm (Sigma), 90mm (Tamron), 100mm (Canon), 105mm (Sigma), 150mm (Sigma) or 180mm (Canon/Sigma/Tamron) - at 1:1 magnification focusing distance (varying the distance between the flower and my camera, of course) would I get the same image (not talking about sharpness here)? Probably this may be framed slightly differently, what is the importance and significance of the angle of view of different macro lenses at their minimum (or comparable magnification) focusing distances?

In case any of you have used more than one lenses at the same time you may have some idea about this. Any comment will be highly appreciated. Even better is if any of you have images like this to demonstrate the difference/similarities.

DrShouter · May 1, 2014

Hey everybody,

A few days ago i bought a new 17-40mm L UW Lens, but I´m very dissapointed about the sharpness.
Is the blurriness at the edge and the corners normal for this lens?

Sorry for the silly question but this is my firs UW, 90% of my pictures were taken with the 70-200 f2.8 and this thing is razorsharp (Yes i know its a Tele).

Orginal Raws, out of the cam!

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9r2ka4n8pn63hhb/g15WdQb8VX

Thanks!

Sorry for my bad english

mackguyver · May 1, 2014

As Roger says, here's:
Yet Another Sigma 50mm Art Post

Nothing surprising, and sorry, no AF test, but the 50L pretty much ties the Otus for peak center resolution at f/5.6.

surapon · May 1, 2014

Dear Friends and Teachers.
Next month i June 6th. to 14 Th., I will go to the beautiful National Park in Utah. Now I have a "GAS" Illness.
The Question that I need your help , Sir/ Madam :

This New Super Wide Lens(?) just for day time shooting in the Park for Scenery. Well Night time/ Early morning- shooting , I will use my Tripods , that I do not need Fast Lens.
1) I already have: Bower 8mm. F/ 3.5 Fisheye CS.
Tamron SP AF 11-18 mm. F/ 4.5-5.6 DI JJ LD IF
Canon EF 17-40 mm. F/ 4.0 L
Canon TS-E 24 mm. F/ 3.5 L MK II
Canon EF 24-70 MM F/ 2.8 L
Sigma 50 mm. F/ 1.4 EX DG
2) Do I need New Canon EF 14 mm. F/ 2.8 L MK II = $ 2,000+ US. Dollars ( Or any super Wide angle Lenses) for this trip to the Utah National Park ?

Thank you, Sir/Surapon

Jens · May 1, 2014

I have some questions for this grip that I can't seem to find the answers for.

1) does the battery in the grip power the camera as well, and I won't need a battery in the camera?

2) if not, can the ac adapter ack-e6 be used on the camera with the grip on, so I don't have unmount the grip to change batteries every time?

Hope you guys can help

Rienzphotoz · May 1, 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLiehzLTxXk

To read the original article, click the link below
http://blog.planet5d.com/2014/05/shooting-4k-with-a-smartphone-does-the-galaxy-note-3-stand-a-chance-against-the-5d-mark-iii/

jdramirez · May 1, 2014

I have two 580s ad's I'm quite fond of them... And I have an opportunity to upgrade one of them for $50. It seems like a no brainer... would y'all agree...

Im using yongnuos at the moment to control my off camera flash... So only one 600 won't change that, but I suppose I may upgrade the other 580 eventually as well... thoughts?

Steve Todd · May 1, 2014

Canon Professional Network (Europe) has a smartphone/tablet version of the AF Guidebook for the EOS-1D X:

http://cpn.canon-europe.com/content/index.do

Kcray85 · May 1, 2014

http://store.sony.com/sony-alpha-77-m2-dslr-zid27-ILCA77M2/cat-27-catid-All-Alpha-77-Cameras

Sony just release what appears to be an awesome camera, especially for the price. I am committed to Canon myself, but I think some people are starting to think about switching because these others like Sony are upping the quality of their products.

Canon doesn't have anything close to the 24mp, 79 AF points and 12 FPS...especially under $1500.

Curious to see what everyone else's thoughts are on this new Sony and where you think Canon falls within the competition.

jeffa4444 · May 1, 2014

Dual Aperture keeps announcing its partners. Recently, it has announced its image sensor partner (Hynix/SiliconFile) and DSP partner (eWBM). Now the company says that it cooperates with Ability Enterprise on camera design. Ability Enterprise and Dual Aperture partner together on a technology licensing agreement whereby Ability Enterprise will incorporate Dual Aperture's 4-color sensor technology, image processing algorithms and various application software, into their latest line of camera module products.

Dual Aperture's technology utilizes a proprietary 4-color sensor design comprised of RGB and IR pixels. Built with separate apertures for the RGB and IR pixels, the sensor is able to generate two distinct images, one in the RGB spectrum and the other in the IR, with a single capture. This allows to estimate a depth of the image, as explained in a Youtube video:

Ability Enterprise is a Canon partner in Taiwan making modules for Canon!

rhysb123 · May 1, 2014

Hi,

Does anyone know where I could purchase Canon branded T-shirts in the UK? (Or Europe).

Thanks

R

Mark · Apr 30, 2014

I recently bought this lens. Canon Professional Services recommends shutting the Image Stabilization OFF when tripod mounted. The lens instruction manual is vague, stating that IS sometimes helps when tripod mounted. I read on another online forum that the IS senses when the lens is tripod mounted and compensates for such. My own tests were inconclusive in that some tripod mounted images with the IS turned on were sharper, while other images with the IS turned off were sharper. Does anyone have and feedback on this? Thanks. Mark W.

xvnm · Apr 30, 2014

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traveller · Apr 30, 2014

He's done some multiple sample tests against the Zeiss Otus and Canon 50mm f/1.2L, though he isn't confident enough in his sample size to give too many definitive conclusions (he only tested seven

)!

http://www.lensrentals.com/blog

JonAustin · Apr 30, 2014

I'm interested in picking up this lens during the current instant rebate period. (Unless I can catch one for sale on the Canon Refurb site.) Either way, my question still applies.

I looked at the lens at the Canon Online Store, where they recommend the EW-65 II hood.

On the B&H and Adorama sites, they list the EW-72, instead.

The '72 looks deeper (offset by its petal shape), but it's more than double the price, at $54 compared to $25 for the '65 (currently on sale, down from $29).

Can anyone with hands-on experience with either or both of these hoods weigh in?

Which do you use, and why?

If you've used both, which do you prefer?

Are these hoods of the bayonet-mount style, or do they have the spring-loaded "click on" mechanism, like the ET-65 III hood used with the 85/1.8, 100/2.0, etc. I've read one review stating that the '72 has a "locking button," but no specifics beyond that.

The price difference is only about 5% of the total purchase (lens + hood), but there's no point in throwing away $30 on a more expensive hood with no appreciable advantages. Thanks in advance for any input.

Canon Rumors · Apr 30, 2014

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<p>We’re told by a few other people that Canon is working on a “foveon like” sensor for their next generation of full frame cameras. The goal is to have the new sensor tech in their next “prosumer” camera, so perhaps that means a new large megapixel camera with a smaller body than an EOS-1, or the EOS 5D Mark IV in 2015.</p>
<p>The replacement to the EOS 7D will have a new sensor not currently available in the Canon lineup, but we’re told the camera is being specced more on features, especially for fast action and video than brand new EOS technology. By the sounds of things, the new sensor tech is best suited for the full frame segment.</p>
<p>More to come…</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

Andrew Davies Photography · Apr 30, 2014

Hi. Recently purchased the 85 1.8 for portraits and weddings to go along with my other primes , and have to say a little dissapointed with its performance especially at 1.8/2 where i was expecting greater things, it also has the worst CA i have seen on any lens wide open especially on reflective surfaces or indoors

I am considering the 135 to go with my 24 and 35 primes and still have the 24-105 and 70-200 with my assistant so those bases cover , the quality of the 35 is that good that i believe it can fill much of the gap left between 35-135 just by cropping, anyone else gone this route or have any advice ? Or anyone got the 85 1.8 and think i may just have a dud ?

www.andrew-davies.com

surapon · Apr 30, 2014

Dear friends and Teachers.
I have go back to Photography school/ Local Technical College more than 15 Classes in past 8 years, Start from The Beginning of Photography---To the Advance Photography, Wedding Photography and Studio Light Photography.
Many of my dear teacher teach me that, Most of the Lenses in this world have a sweet spot F. stop between F = 5.6 to 11.0, And the best sharpest corner to corner = F 8.0 , That Why Canon company use F/8.0 as the Blue Curve Line on their MTF chart, and Compare to the Most not too sharp in Black Curve line at the Maximum/ Widest aperture ---as the Black Curve Line on MTF chart.
---- QUOTE from Canon "
Here’s a breakdown of how to identify the different curves in a Canon MTF chart:

Black curve lines: lens performance at maximum, widest aperture.
Blue curve lines: MTF curves with lens stopped-down to f/8.
Thick lines: MTF data showing contrast — measured with thicker line sets on test target.
Thin lines: MTF resolution data — tests measure performance rendering thinner lines on test target.
Dashed lines: Lens’s MTF performance with harder-to-reproduce Meridional line sets.
Solid lines: MTF performance with Sagittal lines, arranged parallel to a diagonal from image center to corner."
And from the link:
http://www.learn.usa.canon.com/resources/articles/2013/reading_MTF_charts.shtml

Yes, I know that all MFG.s use difference MTF chart and difference setting, BUT, THE QUESTION IS =as my teachers teach me that Most of the Lenses , have the Best Sweet spot/ Sharpest F. Stop at 8.0 ----That still True ???.
Thanks you, Sir/ Madam.
Surapon

Rienzphotoz · Apr 30, 2014

Don't over think it ... this is just for a bit of fun
5 Things to Avoid When Taking Selfies

mackguyver · Apr 30, 2014

When Instagram first came out, I thought it was pretty lame and was just a way for mobile photographers to add filters to make their lousy photos look better. A while back, I signed up and was surprised to see National Geo and others posting real (i.e. not mobile) photos. After realizing that you can upload your own photos, I began doing so and just uploaded my 99th photo today. I don't like the square format - I don't like 4:3, either, I'm definitely a 3:2 or wider guy, but I'm having fun with it. I like seeing others photos and sharing my work with people from around the world.

[shameless self-promotion]
If you'd like to see my photos and follow me, here's my link - click on the badge or use the link. I'm planning to hold a print giveaway contest tomorrow to mark my 100th post:

http://instagram.com/ianandersonphotography

[/shameless self-promotion]

How many other members are on Instagram? What are your thoughts on using it?

If you like, please post your link so we can follow each other.

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