Nasim Mansurov points out in the article at Photographylife.com that Nikon VR lenses need a few seconds to stabilize before vibration reduction is really effective. He also indicates that VR is only beneficial when the shutter speed is less than the focal length of the lens. It may actually hurt image sharpness otherwise. His testing was with supertelephoto lenses, 300mm and up so this may or may not apply to shorter lenses.

http://photographylife.com/proof-that-vibration-reduction-should-first-be-stabilized

Does anybody have any information if this is also true for Canon IS lenses? I plan to do some testing myself at some point when time allows.

Hello everyone,

I'm about to take the step into FF with a 6D kit + 24-105 f/4L from B & H
So far I always used filters to protect my lenses. What would you advise?
I do not have a huge budget but I do not want to buy some low end filters.

Here is what I found:

- B+W UV Haze SC 010 Filter ($39.99)
- B+W UV Haze MRC 010M Filter ($71.75)
- B+W XS-Pro UV MRC-Nano 010M Filter ($89.99)

- Hoya UV Haze NXT HMC Filter ($53.90)
- Hoya Ultraviolet UV Haze HD (High Density) Digital Filter ($127.90 -> $84.99)

Is the SC010 enough or should I get a better model ?

Thanks !

Rode VideoMic Pro VMP Shotgun Microphone

http://www.amazon.com/Rode-Videomic-Shotgun-Microphone-Rycote/dp/B00CAE8PM4/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1376816815&sr=1-2&keywords=shotgun+microphone

Rode VideoMic Pro VMP Shotgun Microphone

http://www.amazon.com/Rode-VideoMic-VMP-Shotgun-Microphone/dp/B004K8WPUQ/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1376816815&sr=1-7&keywords=shotgun+microphone

Rode VideoMic Directional Video Condenser Microphone w/Mount

http://www.amazon.com/Rode-VideoMic-Directional-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B0007U9SOC/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1376816931&sr=1-6&keywords=shotgun+microphone

Which one should I get ?

Has anyone every used Canon binoculars in particular the 18x50 IS? Just after an opinion on what their like?
I hear that they are around 10yrs old, has anyone heard any new upcoming models? There is hardly any info on the web about Canon binos, from most reports they are brilliant but hardly any info!

Since I've made the switch to FF I've lost the ability to use telephoto lenses. :-[ I can't mount my 55-250 on there without some "modifications." I shoot RC car drifting with my 24-105 usually at the 105 end.


Fatlace Fridays by THGBrian, on Flickr

I have been looking at the 70-300mm USM as I can get it around $330 used in my area. Are there any good telephoto lenses around the $300-500 price point that I should consider? Thanks you!

It seems everyone on the face of Earth wants a 50mm that is as sweeeeeet as the Sigma 35mm.

My prediction as to why they haven't yet released same is that Sigma wants to incorporate OS/IS into the lens. Maybe that takes more time to perfect? Any way you look at it, Sigma is KILLING it.

Hi all,
I have just over €4000 to spend and I want to upgrade to a FF camera. At present I have a 60D with the following FF lenses - a 50 f1.4 and a 100-400L. ( my other lenses are crop and so are probably going to be sold)
I shoot mostly Family events, including the kids sporting endeavours, Portraits, some landscape (but not much) and I do some stuff for my kids school, all of which is as an amateur.
I have a few options in regards as to what to buy and I thought I would share them with you to get a sounding board as to possibly what my best options would be, or possibly what I haven't Thought of, My only stipulation is that there is a standard range zoom.

By the way I'm basing this on EUROPEAN E-BAY prices from sellers with x000 positive feedback and bases within the EU so no import taxes ( I am happy with the protection paypal offers as it went horribly wrong on a previous transaction and Paypal sorted it out)

Option 1 5D mk3 + 24-105 kit with a 135L f2

option 2 5d mk3, Tamron 24-70 f2.8 ( just too much for another lens)

option 3 6d, Tamron 24-70, Canon 70-200 f2,8 ISii (ok a couple hundred over)

option 4 6d +24-105 kit, 135L f2 , 70-200 f4 IS (again maybe a bit over)

option 5 6d Tamron 24-70, Tamron 70-200 f2.8

As you can see I have a lot of options, Which would be your choice?

Is Canon 5D Mark ii (body only) for about $1,300 a good price?

The guy has taken about 65,000 shots with it, but never used the video option as he's a professional photographer (weddings, events, etc...). Took real good care of it.

My question is- Is $1,300 US dollars too much for this specific camera with over 65,000 shots (even though he took great care of it and constantly cleaned the sensor?

What are the known issues with this camera? What's the max you would pay?

This is my first potential DSLR and I mainly want to use it for mostly shooting video/films.

I would appreciate any help!
Thanks!

Hi there, my name is Dave. I need a little advice if possible. I was in the computer graphics industry for 20 years. I lost my job last December. I've been having a hard time finding work. So, with that said I'm kind of find myself at a crossroads in my life/career. I have been a hobby photographer for about 10 years and thought maybe now is the time to change career paths. What kind of advice would you give someone who wants to get into this career. I dont have any buisness or marketing education, so I am willing to take some classes. I love to shoot landscapes, cars, old buildings, abstract things. I know this industry is competitive and probably oversaturated but I want to do something I love. Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated!

Thanks,
My website is below
www.davedwire.com

Dave

Dear Sir/ Madam, my friends.
I have another stupid Question for you. I just see the Advertize on TV, and Magazine that The Smart Phone Nokia Lumia 1020 have great German Lens and Great sensor for 41 MP for shoot the Photos.
Plus Less than $ 300 US Dollars if go to use AT & T service. My Question that, Because of I getting Old ( 64 Years old) and do not want to carry the 48 Pounds/ 22.5 Kilos of Cameras/ Lenses, in my back pack , and Fly around any more. Can I use this 41 MP. Smart Phone' camera function and get the good photos to beat all of my Canon Cameras ( 21.5 MP. ) and All Canon Lenses ?.
Thank you , Sir.
Surapon.

http://www.windowsphone.com/en-US/cmpn/nokia-lumia-1020?cmpid=sem_XXNaA3iq_pcrid_3054110327_kwd_nokia%20lumia%201020_pmt_e

Hi all! I'm far from being a pro, but I'm planning on buying a new lens which would be good for: concerts, and as a walkaround. I love going to concerts, but I used a 50mm f/1.8 (my only lens aside from my kit lens, which is really sad, I know) for the first time to the most recent one I've been to, and most of the pictures were slightly blurry. I think it was due to a combination between the 50mm being a prime lens, and my distance from the stage--I was closer than I thought I would be.

So, I wanted something that would give me versatility, one which would give me good/sharp results no matter my distance from the stage. In addition, something that I could also use as a walkaround lens would be great.

I researched, but I still can't choose which would be the best choice among these:

15-85mm f/3.5-5.6
17-55mm f/2.8
18-135 f/3.5-5.6

Any help/other suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you

Hope this hasn't been posted before...

http://thenewcamera.com/fujifilm-and-panasonic-new-organic-sensor-coming/

US20130208155A1, published Aug 15th 2013, has foreign priority data JP20120030668 20120215.
The patent app entails 1 embodiment of an EF 70-200 (72-193) F4 IS and 3 embodiments of an EF200-400 (205-390) F4 IS design. The patent claims that for the inner focusing design used it is important to correctly set refractive powers in order to obtain good aberration variation reduction at all zoom settings, subject distances - in particular for near MFD focus, maintaining a good zoom ration and keeping the lens size small..

Further details here: http://www.freepatentsonline.com/20130208155.pdf

Hey everyone. This is my third thread in this forum. I have a few questions about lenses and hope I get answers.

1- mm stands for millimeter right ?

2- How do you know which lens is better in zooming and auto focus ?

3- Why is http://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-Camera-Lens/dp/B00007E7JU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376730608&sr=8-1&keywords=Canon+EF+50mm+F%2F1.8+II cheaper than http://www.amazon.com/Canon-40mm-2-8-STM-Lens/dp/B00894YP00/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376730637&sr=8-1&keywords=canon+40mm that one is 50mm and the other is 40mm

4- What does EF stand for ? example: Canon EF 100mm

5- What does FD and EF mount stand for ?

Thank you.

I upgraded to the 6D and unfortunately there is no onboard flash which is slightly inconvenient at times. Before I was able to use the Minolta Auto 280PX on my T2i with no problems. The 280PX requires 2V to trigger from the camera hotshoe: http://dpanswers.com/roztr/flash_show.php?id=654&pid=MIA280PX The T2i can output 6V from its hotshoe so that is why the flash would fire.

Does anyone happen to know what the 6D hotshoe can output?

Should I even be using such an old flash on my brand new camera? (EX: Something could fry :-\ )

Thanks!

I just received my 300 2.8 IS II. Mounted with my gripped 5DIII and 2x TC III the weight feels like it is too much for my current Manfrotto ball head and tripod. I'm looking at getting a new tripod and gimbal head. The gimbal I am looking at is a RRS PG-02 FG. For legs I am looking at a Gitzo GT3541L series. Currently Gitzo is running a rebate at B&H for $200 on this tripod. I'm wondering if anyone has any input or ideas if this would be a good combination? Surprisingly there are not many reviews on YouTube for this tripod. Just some headless guy? with white gloves extending the legs, but I don't think that is much of a review. LoL

I'd rather remain someone anonymous, so I'll change the name and places to protect the ignorant... I mean innocent.

Well, the lady's company name is... oh lets say Burrito Supreme Photography. And her water mark is a very nice, very swirly font that spells BS photography. Does she simply not know what the Acronym BS stands for in the rest of America... maybe the world?

And every time she posts something on Facebook... I think... maybe she just simply doesn't know. Though I am really not one to talk since my company name is Dirty Sanchez Photography, but my acronym is DSP... so not nearly as awful.

well here goes my first official post on these forums...

I have a canon mark iii that came with the 24-105 which is a great all around lens. looking to add to my collection by finally investing in some more glass. I do shoot both photo and video with it. sometimes ml raw and sometimes just the internal codec when doing video.

so for the video aspect...as far as image quality goes on these 2 on par with each other? sigma cost more and get electronics with it. I have no problem spending the extra money if its a better lens. just want to get maybe a few opinions between the 2 before pulling the trigger.

also to add I've pretty much decided to get the sigma 85 1.4 for portraits (not sure if there are discounts for buying 2 at same time)

TIA

I have to recommend and then put together a very specific product photography solution and wondered if anyone would care to offer advice or the usual well meaning personal abuse on my thoughts ............

The user needs to photograph HO scale model locomotives on a dressed product stage that is about 24" x 20". The models are vary from 8 - 12" in length with a width of around 1.25" and a height of 1.5". The lighting is going to 2-3 small softboxes with 200W to 600W equivalent daylight balanced fluorescent bulbs. The user's idea (translated into tech) is to use a camera with good Delta E and minimal noise to generate 10-12MB files which will either be used for high quality print production, or downsized for website. User likes idea of tethering a camera mounted on a tripod (and probably on a 4 axis macro rail on top of a huge arca-swiss type ball head) to a mac, and using tethered live view for composition, dof etc. The workflow is to acquire and color correct in Lightroom possibly using an HDR plug-in with certain product color combinations which might require expanding tonal range)the drop into photoshop for any retouching. The user is color savvy (did digital ore-press work) and understands how to create and use color profiles etc.
The camera has NO OTHER USE, and VIDEO is not required.

My first thought was to use a "low mileage" original 5D as that imager was really nice, the only issues being with the AF speed (which is irrelevant in this application). I do not remember its live view capability.

Now, lenses......

Canon 24-105EF or original 24-70/2.8? plus 50/1.8 or perhaps a 45TS (probably will induce heart failure when it comes to cost). Possibly something longer towards 100mm as a prime Macro.

Would anyone like to comment?

This will be a permanent setup and the goal is really High Quality illustration.

So I know this isn't a very common comparison, but I am looking at buying the Canon 6d as well as a new lens. The way prices are looking, I can get the 6D w/ the 24-105 and a $500 rebate for $2600 while the 6D w/ the Tamron would cost $2800 with a $100 rebate. From experience, what is the optical and performance difference between the f/4 and the f/2.8? Is it worth the extra money?

Dear Friends
My most Stupid Question to You that " Do I need Leica Lens " M-50 mm. F/0.95 NOCTITUS M ASPH"= $ 10, 995 from B&H. IF Yes, What For ??
Yes, I already have Sigma 50 mm. F/ 1.4, and Canon EF 85mm. F/ 1.2 L MK II, Plus Canon TS-E 24 mm. F/ 3.5 L MK II, and EF 25-70 mm. L MK II.
Yes, One of my friend tell me that is one of the Great Lens, But Need to get the Adapter for my Canon EOS cameras.
Thank you, SIR/ Madam.
Surapon
PS. I love my Hobby All types of Photography from Super Macro to Shoot the Moon.

How does the bokeh differ on these two lenses, if at all?

Will 2stop ND filter be enough for 50L & 85L II wide open, outdoor shooting?

Thanks guys,


I'm thinking this: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/120456-REG/B_W_66011363_72mm_102_Neutral.html

I have had the 24-70/2.8 II for a couple of months and I realise now that I have not used the 35/1.4 since. Obviously an f1.4 can do things a f2.8 can't but is DOF really an issue for a wide lens? And I have the 5D MKIII so light/ISO is not that much of a problem either. I was just about to put the 35/1.4 up for sale but I simply can not make up my mind.... Opinions are more than welcome.

Some time ago I bought a lens Canon 70-200 f / 4 L. Yesterday I looked at datacode and to my surprise, there is UF... From what I found on the web, letter F means that the lens was produced in 1991. How is this possible if this kind of lenses are produced since 1999?