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koolman · Dec 31, 2013

Hi,

I currently use a t2i and have no intentions to move to FF in near future. I'm fine with crops.

What I would like to see is a high quality wide to long zoom to rival the new 24-70 L mark 2 for FF. I guess this would mean a mark 2 for the 17-55. The current version is quite old, and could use an upgrade to something more modern, smaller, better build, and improved IQ to match the look and feel of the new L lenses - and the new fuji / tamron/ micro 4/3 lenses flooding the market.

I'm surprised this seems to be a non issue and nobody else brings this up?

thoughts ?

tbadowski · Dec 30, 2013

Christmas eve, and I'm taking family photos with a 70-200 L lens.
My nephew's 2-1/2 year old wants to get in on the action....

Don Haines · Dec 30, 2013

A friend asked me which one is the best teleconverter and if there is much difference between them. I had to admit that I didn't have a clue... Is there a comparison anywhere of the more popular ones? Canon III, Canon II, Kenco, Sigma, Tamron ?????

kphoto99 · Dec 30, 2013

I was thinking that a FF lens used on crop camera is sharper in the corners because it only sees the centre of the lens.
The lens designers could make a lens that has a much larger image circle (maybe 1.5x the size of FF), this would make the lens' corners sharp at full aperture on a FF camera.

The drawbacks that I see would be the size (thickness and weight) of the lens, but ignoring that why is this approach not taken?

Canon Rumors · Dec 30, 2013

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<p>Justin has completed our review of the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 lens. The small and much less expensive little brother of the magical (but not perfect) EF 85mm f/1.2L II. I personally love the 85 f/1.8, as it’s light, inexpensive, focuses fast and is optically very good.</p>
<p><strong>Says Justin

</strong><em>“I’ve had a long and difficult time trying to place this lens. I’ve borrowed it, rented it, and used it on and off for almost 3 years. I want to love this lens; I want to tell myself it’s a viable alternative to the 85mm f/1.2L II when that  just simply isn’t true. It lacks the magical “feel” of the images that the 85 1.2L II produces. Of course, “Magic” comes at quite a cost. It’s more of a companion lens, something to accompany a tightly controlled prime kit.”<strong>

</strong></em></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/reviews/review-canon-ef-85mm-f1-8/" target="_blank">Read the full review</a> | <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/12182-USA/Canon_2519A003_85mm_f_1_8_USM_Autofocus.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">EF 85 f/1.8 at B&H Photo</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>
<p>[image credit: The-Digital-Picture]</p>

Canon Rumors · Dec 30, 2013

You can discuss our review of the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 lens here.

grahamclarkphoto · Dec 30, 2013

The light in 2013 was quite unique, and weather conditions in California contributed to some interesting lighting conditions, to say the least! Freezing in SF to rain and snow in Death Valley.

Captured these while at a workshop with PhotoTourSF.com recently. If you have any questions let me know! : )

Graham

surapon · Dec 29, 2013

Yes, Many years ago, When I first get my Big 600 mm Canon Lens, The Fist that I see after open the Brown Paper Box = The Beautiful Canon Lens Box( Please see the Photos), and The Beautiful Canon , original Lens Cap = $ 125 US Dollars, Yes , after the First use of my beautiful 600 mm. Canon Lens,Both of The Original Case and the Original Lens cap are big and Clumsy, I just Pack the Original Lens Case and Original Lens cap in the Brown Box, and Never use them again, Yes, I Get Tenba LL, 600 mm. Lens Bag( 180 US Dollars), and Don Zack 600 mm. Lens Cap( $ 60 US Dollars ), and never look back to the original Case and Cap anymore.
Here is the link of the Great Don Zack Lens cap for most of the Long Tele. Canon Lenses.
http://www.donzecklenscap.com/

Enjoy my complaints.
Surapon

"Smart Design, Great Craftsmanship
Jan 25, 2011 by: Surapon Sujjavanich
YES, I just get your Don Zeck Lens Cap # 10 yesterday for my Canon EF 600 mm. F/ 4.0 L IS USM, and this cap is the most SMARTEST DESIGN and GREAT craftsmanship—Yes Follow Functions as the Old Master Said. Beautiful Craftsmanship, Light weight material and perfected Fit to my Lens. Yes the O rings are Very Smart Design, to fit the cap on the front of lens perfectly with out touch the high cost of glass. The Design + Craftsmanship of this Lens cap = A++ Surapon Sujjavanich, AIA, CPS."

TheJock · Dec 29, 2013

I got all creative a little while back, and since I've just salvaged my old hard drive I thought I’d post this, there’s a little white line underneath the moon, this was the only star visible due to the light pollution, but it left a little trail due to the long exposure time. Shot was taken on the outskirts of Dubai, ISO 100, f3.5, 30 seconds.

tortion · Dec 29, 2013

I have just got an IXUS 135. I am trying image gateway it asking if the icon in the wifi menu is a cloud or a globe on the camera there is no icon in this menu. can anyone help.

Canon Rumors · Dec 29, 2013

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The following patent is most likely for the EF-M range of lenses. Also appearing alongside the 16-120 IS STM in the patent is an 18-55 IS STM and an 18-200 f/3.5-6.3 IS STM.</p>
<ul>
<li><span>Patent Publication No. 2013-257507</span>
<ul>
<li><span>Publication date 2013.12.26</span></li>
<li><span>Filing date 2012.6.14</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><span>Example 1</span>
<ul>
<li><span>Zoom ratio 2.87</span></li>
<li><span>Focal length f = 18.58 – 27.82 – 53.36mm</span></li>
<li><span>Fno 3.60 -. 4.27 – 5.69</span></li>
<li><span>Half angle ω = 36.33 – 26.15 – 14.36 °</span></li>
<li><span>Image height Y = 13.66mm</span></li>
<li><span>86.23 – - 104.79mm 78.22 overall length of the lens</span></li>
<li><span>BF 0.50mm</span></li>
<li><span>13 pieces of 11-group lens configuration</span></li>
<li><span>Three four-sided aspherical</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><span>Example 3</span>
<ul>
<li><span>Zoom ratio 10.39</span></li>
<li><span>Focal length f = 18.60 – 60.12 – 193.23mm</span></li>
<li><span>Fno 3.55 -. 5.59 – 6.60</span></li>
<li><span>Half angle ω = 36.29 – 12.80 – 4.04 °</span></li>
<li><span>Image height Y = 13.66mm</span></li>
<li><span>151.48 – - 184.39mm 118.58 overall length of the lens</span></li>
<li><span>BF 0.50mm</span></li>
<li><span>18 pieces of 14-group lens configuration</span></li>
<li><span>Three three-sided aspherical</span></li>
<li><span>One UD glass</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><span>Example 4</span>
<ul>
<li><span>Zoom ratio 7.14</span></li>
<li><span>51.87 – - 117.70mm 16.48 focal length</span></li>
<li><span>Fno 3.60 -. 5.30 – 5.88</span></li>
<li><span>Half angle ω = 39.65 – 14.75 – 6.62 °</span></li>
<li><span>Image height Y = 13.66mm</span></li>
<li><span>138.55 – - 162.35mm 114.75 overall length of the lens</span></li>
<li><span>BF 0.50mm</span></li>
<li><span>17 pieces of 13-group lens configuration</span></li>
<li><span>Two two-sided aspherical</span></li>
<li><span>One UD glass</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><a href="http://egami.blog.so-net.ne.jp/tag/Canon"><span>Canon</span></a><span> patents</span>
<ul>
<li><span>Vibration control</span></li>
<li><span>Inner focus</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://egami.blog.so-net.ne.jp/2013-12-29" target="_blank">EG</a>]</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

notapro · Dec 29, 2013

Hello, Everyone.

I have a 43-inch octagonal Apollo Orb softbox. I wish to to use two or three Speedlites (no preference, but at least two) and would like to know what recommendations you have regarding brackets to use for mounting the Speedlites in the softbox. I would also welcome suggestions for a suitable boom stand. I am working with 600EX-RT flashes and an ST-E3-RT transmitter. Though the softbox will be used indoors where wind will not be an issue, I would nonetheless like to use a robust boom stand.

Thoughts and suggestions, anyone?

Canon Rumors · Dec 28, 2013

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<p>B&H Photo still has a few popular Canon lenses on sale, they’ve given us no timeframe as to when the instant savings will end. All of the deals are shown in cart before and do not include the additional savings with the current mail-in rebates.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/486708-USA/Canon_1910B002AA_EF_16_35mm_f_2_8L_II.html" target="_blank">Canon EF 16-35 f/2.8L II via B&H Photo $1349</a> (Reg $1699) after Mail-in Rebate</li>
<li><strong></strong><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/843008-USA/Canon_5175B002_EF_24_70mm_f_2_8L_II.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II via B&H Photo $1699</a> (Reg $2299) after mail-in rebate</li>
<li><strong></strong><a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/680103-USA/Canon_2751B002_EF_70_200mm_f_2_8L_IS.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS II via B&H Photo $1799</a> (Reg. $2499) after Mail-in Rebate</li>
</ul>
<p>B&H is also offering free next day delivery in the USA on most in stock items.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

Bohns · Dec 28, 2013

… As a second body for animals photo ?

Hello everybody,

I have several oportunities to get a 1D IIN, between 400€ and 600€ ($520 - $780) pending the number of shutter actuations (between 50k and 90k). All look fine on the photos, and two of them are sold in an area reasonably close to my home, where I would be able to handle and test them prior potential purchase.

I already own a 5D III, which I use for every kind of photos. For animals, I feet an EF300 f2.8L IS II with or without the extenders 1.4 III or 2.0 III.

I don't really need another body. I am tempted because of the reputation of robustness of this specific 1D and its AF (some in a French Canon forum consider that it has been the best AF of all Canon bodies, apart 5D III and 1D X). I would use it for animals, with my 300 combos, especially when climatic or environmental conditions would be a bit aggressive for the 5D III integrity. The 8.5 Mpix are enough for what I do of my captures.

Do you think this body still worth it ? Are the prices correct ? What would be its drawbacks apart from an ergonomic from an old age ?

Thank you for your advices,
Stef.

TheJock · Dec 28, 2013

Hi all, there is another thread which has lots of very knowledgeable people so I thought I’d start a new thread regarding motorsport in general, please feel free to add your photos, no matter what the event, from Karting to F1, all welcome.
I’ll start with a couple from last year’s Dubai 24 hour, which takes place again on the 10th and 11th of Jan next year. The first is me and Jenson Button's dad (John), the next is the main man at the Dubai Autodrome (owner!). Hope you like them

surapon · Dec 28, 2013

Well, May be I am the first one, Best of Both world = American + Asian.
Yes, I was born in South East Asia / Thailand , That 64 Years ago, And After finish my first degree in Architecture, and work in Bangkok for 3 years, merried and Move to Study for my Master Degree, Live and Work in North Carolina since 1974, until now.
Can I count my self as Asian ?---Yes, Yellow skin, And Tiny eyes like Chinese---Yes, Both of my Grand fathers from Mainland China too, And run away from Communist, To Thailand and merried with Beautiful Thai Girl.
Nice to talk to you.
Happy New year 2014.
Surapon

surapon · Dec 28, 2013

Dear Friends.
As my Professional are Architect, I love to see the Difference Graphic Design of the Signages in another country around the world.
The Photos below T-1, T-2 and T-3 From Boneair, The Natherland Island

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonaire

The T-4 photo is from Greece in Santorini Island.
Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha
Enjoy
Surapon

ajfotofilmagem · Dec 28, 2013

Dear friend of the CR. Do you know any lens cleaner that leaves the rubber rings quite black, as new? ??? Obviously this product should be harmless for glass, adhesives, lubricants, etc.. :

Thank you.

stensth · Dec 28, 2013

I`m sorry if this is not the right sub forum but couldn`t find any "general". If wrong, please move.

I`m leaving Sweden for a holiday to Orlando and was wondering if you guys/girls have any idea to photo stores that are good to buy from.
Or if it is easier to buy from B&H and have the gear sent to the hotel?

Thanks for your reply.

abcde12345 · Dec 28, 2013

What do you guys think about getting a UWA lens for a 6D? Rokinon 14mm F2.8 seems to get all the attention around here, but how does it feature besides landscape photography? Have anyone tried using it for a function or portrait purposes? How does the Tokina 16-28mm F2.8 hold up to it? Is it a versatile lens, or a very specific usage lens? How does the Tokina perform? Any other lens to recommend besides Canon 16-35mm F2.8, since as far as I've heard for that price it kinds of suck, compared to Nikkor 14-24mm F2.8? (It's simply too expensive anyway :-X).

gjones5252 · Dec 28, 2013

So finally payed up and bought a few pelican cases. 1540 I think and the 1740. Sadly the 1740 got shipped to me cracked! I am blown away! I thought this was the unbreakable box. Super nervous now. The cracking happened when there was nothing in it and the cardboard shipping box had very little to no damage on it. Bought this so I can ship my stuff to Jamaica to do a job. Now wondering if I should switch! Any one had this happen to them ? Should I stay with pelican?

pdirestajr · Dec 27, 2013

Hey all,

So what did you guys get for the holidays?
My wife got me a weekend intensive with Peter Hurley in his studio. Should be pretty bonkers.

Brad · Dec 27, 2013

Shot with a 70-200 Sigma on a 7D.

Viggo · Dec 27, 2013

Hi guys and a merry christmas to you all!

I got my 600 rt + st-e3 transmitter just before christmas and wanted to ask a question or two.

1. Why is the gel holder open on the sides, the sides undefused and not even covered by the gel? This makes the uncorrected light leak out on the side and turn whatever it hits very blue (I'm using the darker orange gel indoors), plus then it gives very hard shadows to the sides even though my flash is pointed to the roof. I eventually found some black tape (sounds familiar?) and taped all around the top of the holder, except the front, to prevent uncorrected colored light to mess up my shots, what were Canon thinking?? Anyone else experienced this and perhaps solved this?

2. The sensor that tells the flash and camera that a gel is in place only works when the flash is on camera (and superbly might I add), why doesn't this information travel to the camera when used wirelessly?? I mean, the gel is a Canon original, so they now how to correct it, and the flash receives this info, why can't it travel to the camera and set the same wb as when it's mounted on the camera?

Thanks!

Steve Todd · Dec 27, 2013

I have used the EF 24-105 f4, for four years now and have been pretty satisfied with the IQ. However, after seeing the images shot with the 24-70 f2.8L II, I feel I am missing out on making some great images in those focal lengths.
Having read on this site, that this could be the "year of the lens," I am wondering if I should hold out for a while and see if a new/updated version of the EF 24-105L comes out before purchasing the 24-70. I doubt that any of the new lenses will include an upgraded version of the 24-105L, let alone an f2.8 version of it, but one can only hope! I think I would be happy if they came out with a 24-135L f4, if it had great IQ. Thoughts please! Happy New Year!

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