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Canon 40mm vs 50mm f/1.4

I've seen many comparisons of the shorty forty and the nifty fifty, but not much info bringing the 50mm f/1.4 into the mix. I know of the obvious difference in focal length and the 2-stop advantage of the 50mm. I've owned the 50mm for almost two years (my first prime), yet it never felt "right" even after I moved to FF with the 6D. I think going a bit wider may be the answer. So I'm asking for clarification on the following from all the more experienced minds around:

1) How do these lenses compare on sharpness f/2.8 through f/8?
2) Is there any improvement on AF speed/accuracy on the 40mm?
3) Any thoughts on FTM functionality and motor noise (I've never used an STM lens, yet I've found the 50mm's USM implementation lacking)?

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dissapointed 6d 100mm f2 and 24mm 2.8 (non l)

i took my 6d on holiday with my 24mm 2.8 (non l) and my 100mm f2 (non l) and the shots looked pretty good on the back of my camera. but after getting the raw files into light room, i am extremley disapointed with them, i expected a lot better shots than my old 400d , this is quite an investment for me, and to see the results so unimpressive is such a let down.

am i just being picky, for 2k worth of gear should i expect better than this? ive never been as dissapointed with a set of pictures than i am with these, it was my first proper foray with my new camera and although im no expert and i have taken some pleasing shots before with my old camera and the 50mm 1.8!

is it the camera or me?

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First photos with the EOS Kiss X7 (aka Rebel SL1 / 100D)

Hello,

I just bought the EOS Kiss X7 (Rebel SL1/100D) for my girlfriend, and today we took some photos with it for the first time. I have uploaded some samples here: https://picasaweb.google.com/112011848694712498567/TakingOutTheEOSX7ForTheFirstTime?authuser=0&feat=directlink.

Although I have an EOS 7D, I found the X7 to have extremely good ergonomics despite the much smaller size. The body is quite well made and just feels natural and comfortable. The touch screen interface is intuitive and everything makes sense if you have already used an EOS system. I must say I am really impressed with the capabilities of this little camera.

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No 7D Mark II in 2013? [CR2]

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<p><strong>Only one more body in 2013?

</strong>From a good source, we’re told that an EOS 7D Mark II will not be released in 2013. We could get an announcement sometime in this calendar year, but availability will be next year.</p>
<p>The only DSLR still to come in 2013 from Canon is the EOS 70D. The same source does say “several lenses will be coming in 2013″.</p>
<p>2014 will be the year for high-end DSLR cameras from Canon, consider this a down year for bodies.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

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Patent - Tilt Shift Lens Related

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<p><strong>A new tilt-shift related patent from Canon

</strong>A patent to help usability by changing the grind lines on the EVF or LCD when tilting, shifting and rotating. This is definitely something I could see being useful in a tilt-shift macro.</p>
<p><strong>Patent Publication No. 2013-81129 (Google Translation)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Publication date 2013.5.2</li>
<li>Filing date 2011.10.5</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Shooting assist functions suitable for tilt lens</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Rotate display grid lines</li>
<li>The angle information of the tilt lens to determine the angle of the grid lines</li>
<li>To align in the direction of change of focus, the angle of the grating lines, easy to compose the picture</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Source: [<a href="http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/Canon_new_lenses.html" target="_blank">NL</a>] via [<a href="http://egami.blog.so-net.ne.jp/2013-05-03" target="_blank">EG</a>]</strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

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70-200mm f/4L IS USM for $629 at RitzCamera -mistake or fake?

Likeacoupon.com on facebook posted a link to the 70-200mm f/4L IS USM for $629 at RitzCamera. I thought at first perhaps the link was rigged so I googled RitzCamera and saw that, still, the f/4L IS is even cheaper than their 4L non is listed! I've been to RitzCamera brick and mortar stores but still this seems fishy.

Thoughts?
http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/541161824.htm

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Y'all are really good at spotting front or back focus in photos...

And today was the first real opportunity I had to go and play with my new 70-200mm f2.8L is mkii. so if y'all don't mind looking at some zoo photos. this was just a test. I had it on aperture priority all day and I should have kicked up the iso to 1200+ when I was indoors, but I wass lazy and didn't bother. so they aren't perfect, and I'm really impressed with the lens.

at the moment I have a 60d, so no afma, but I will be upgrading to a 5d mkiii soon. so if it is a bit front focused, I will eventually be able to correct that without issue.

photos to come.

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Would this be original lastolite hilites?

Hi guys, I've been trying to do high key pictures with the help of normal living room curtains as a kind of cheap option, but I noticed that amazon itself has the lastolite 5x7 hilite background for 90 UK pounds (equivalent to 140 dollars), which is less than 1/3 of the normal 300 pound (450 dollar) price as far as I am aware.
Would there be any chance that these are not the original lastolite products or could this just be a really really weird price setting?

Link
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000UAV4TQ/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Regards,
Kristof

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50 1.2L back-focuses with lateral focus points

I am experiencing a strange issue with my 50mm f1.2L lens:
when I use any of the lateral focus points (from a 5dmk3), also the cross type, the lens back-focuses. It happens also when the aperture is set to 1.2. When I choose a central focus point, the focus is perfect.

It is not an issue of the camera as I don't see the same problem with the 85mm f1.2L.

I am wandering if this issue affects only my copy or is it normal; maybe it is due to the same spherical aberration that causes the well known focus shift issue (backfocus when stopped down).

Do you have the same issue with your 50 1.2L lenses?

Thanks for your replies (and sorry for my imperfect English)!
Fausto

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Speedlites help

Hello Family want some ideas on speed lights

I was given three brand new speedlites by my sister who went from Canon to Nikon and knew i was starting to get real deep into photography
1 Canon 600ex-rt
1 yongnuo yn568ex
1 yongnuo yn565ex
and
4 yongnuo YN-622C triggers


Ok I was wondering I'm I ok. Im i missing anything do i need anything I wanted the Canon Transmitter ST-E3

Please help

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35 & 85 or 50 & 100 for photographing kids

I have a Canon 5DIII and 24-70 II. I take pictures of my 21-month old daughter exclusively at this point. (I used to do more street, fine art, etc. but don't have time anymore and won't for the foreseeable future.)

I want to add a couple of fast primes for lower light work and shallower depth-of-field. I'm trying to decide between a 35 & 85 and a 50 & 100. My decision will be based on focal length preference, of course, but also on the quality/price/value of lenses available at those focal lengths.

I'm somewhat leaning toward 35 & 85, for a few reasons. First, from what I can tell, the Sigma 35/1.4 is probably the most highly regarded of all of the 35 and 50 autofocus lenses. Second, I like environmental portraiture and tend to shoot quite a bit indoors, so the wider perspective of the 35 might be a better fit there. Third, it seems the portrait options are better at 85 than at 100? The 85L II is legendary, and many agree that the Sigma 85 comes close to it at less than half the price.

On the other hand, 50 is a great focal length for general work and casual portraits, and the 50L has beautiful, creamy bokeh and a nice look. (I actually own the 50L now, and enjoy it.) The Canon 100/2, while not as highly regarded as the Canon 85L or Sigma 85, is still a great lens by most accounts.

I guess this also depends somewhat on my future lens plans. Frankly, the only additional lens I can imagine getting in the future (assuming my subject matter doesn't change) is a telephoto. I would probably either choose the 70-200 IS or the 135L.

Curious to hear if you have any thoughts about this choice? Thanks.

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360 Indoor/Outdoor Panos. Does ANYONE know ANYTHING...

Hello all,

I'm trying to find anyone who knows anything about producing several indoor and outdoor panoramas for a Dude Ranch here in Tulsa. I know how to create them in photoshop CS5, however, I have no clue when it comes to how to create a flash, java, silverlight, etc file to store them in so they can put the file on their website. The idea is that they can have a 360 degree view of Cabin 1, 2, etc.

Does anyone know of a method of doing this before I take the gig? I'll likely just use the 17-40 (or 16-35 ii if I upgrade by then) on a 5Dii, though I'll be renting the 8-15 fisheye for a fun wedding in early June and can toy with that if it is recommended.

Thank you, thank you, thank you,
-Tabor

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Handicam, lens or other?

Hey all,

So I've got into my head that I am going to film a sports commercial. I do pretty well with stills and sports, but have no clue what I'm doing video-wise.

The subject matter will pretty much be full body-shot or closer up of individual athletes (actors). So the question I have is this: are there must-haves missing from the following equipment list?

  • 5d3
  • 7d
  • Tamron 17-55
  • Canon 24-105L
  • Canon 70-200L 2.8 IS
  • Canon 85 1.8
  • Canon 50 1.8
  • Rode Videomic
  • Adobe CS4 Production Suite
  • Some misc lighting and stands, both flash and constant
  • Crappy tripod

So should I be able to make due with what I have, or am I missing essentials? The biggie that comes to mind would be a handicam or some sort of stabilizer. Maybe other lens options? A boom mic? Something I'm completely missing?

Much thanks!

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7D and rear curtain flash :(

Why will my 7D not do a rear curtain flash with non-Canon devices? I just purchased the pixel soldier remote trigger set only to find out that Canon wont let me do a second curtain flash. There is no reason not to allow rear curtain. All the camera has to do is to send the flash signal and that is it :(

Any ideas what is behind this or even better a fix for this?

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Lighting question

Does flash with the sun behind the subject look unnatural to anyone else? For instance, when I see a picture of a bride and groom on the beach and the sun is setting behind them over the water, but the photographer has used flash to illuminate their faces - it just looks really awkward to me. Am I the only one?

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