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removing odor from camera

Well here is a really bizarre question. I just opened a package from KEH - a used 50D body that I bought for a backup camera. Looks to be in excellent condition, except that it smells of cigarette smoke. The previous owner must have been a chain smoker (yuck). Is there any (camera safe) solution I can rub on the camera to remove the odor? Or if I just leave it out in the air for a while do you think it will go away?

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Canon 300 2.8 and 500 4.5 used help

Hello all there these two older lenses that popped back up on Craigslist again that I saw back in late January and February. Are the prices right for these lenses? I'm sure both are just great to have but is there a reason not to buy them? Thanks for your input.


300mm
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/pho/3687536373.html

500mm
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/pho/3687533176.html

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Canon EOS-b Images Leak & a New Kit Lens

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<strong>Canon EOS-b / X7</strong>

Images of Canon’s super small DSLR have leaked out. Also new for this release is an STM version of the EF-S 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 IS kit lens. The camera looks to be around $799 in the USA.</p>
<p><strong>Specifications (Direct Translation)</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>18 million pixel sensor DIGIC5</li>
<li>1.04 million dot 3-inch LCD monitor</li>
<li>4 seconds of continuous shooting frames / video</li>
<li>Full HD</li>
<li>30-1/4000 seconds shutter speed</li>
<li>synchronous second 1/200</li>
<li>ISO range is 100-25600</li>
<li>AF sensor 9-point, the central cross</li>
<li>Special scenes can switch the shooting mode six set blur background – effects shots</li>
<li>hybrid CMOS AF II was a wider area</li>
<li>Media SD / SDHC / SDXC</li>
<li>Battery LP-E12</li>
<li>(body only) 370g, weighs 407g (battery, memory card included)</li>
<li>Late May 4, (on-sale date) is the expected price of ¥ 79 000 over-the-counter sale of Kiss X7</li>
<li>EF -S 18-55mm lens kit is available with the IS STM, the double zoom kit.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Source: [<a href="http://digicame-info.com/2013/03/eos-kiss-x7.html" target="_blank">DCI</a>]</strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>
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  • Poll Poll
website concept: proSLRs.com

Is a website based on real-world reviews by photographers a good idea?

  • Yes

    Votes: 9 69.2%
  • No

    Votes: 1 7.7%
  • Maybe

    Votes: 3 23.1%
  • I Don't Know

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Hello all!

    I have an idea for a new website that I wanted to get some of your thoughts on.

    There are tons of awesome websites out there for camera reviews, but the problem (in my opinion) with most of these is that they only really present one review per site, and often times the reviewers aren't working photographers, or if they are they're not professionals. What I'd like to do is build a community-based site whereby a curated selection of professional photographers review SLRs in a real-world context.

    What if (as a reader) you could select reviews of the Canon 1D C based on the work of a professional photographer in a niche that you identify with:
    • professional cinematographers
    • professional wedding photographers
    • professional landscape photographers
    • professional commericial photographers
    • professional street photographers
    • professional underwater photographers
    • professional wildlife photographers
    • professional model photographers
    • professional war photographers

    In addition to professional reviews, the site could focus on:
    • professional photographs of the cameras
    • professional photographs with the cameras
    • profile pages for photographers. links to the photographers site, social media etc.
    • reviews for photographers, by professional photographers
    • blog on all things photography. up-to-date news on pro SLRs only
    • featured: photographer of the month
    • forums for pro SLRs and photography in general

    The site could look like this: http://organicthemes.com/demo/magazine/
    The domain could look like this: proSLRs.com
    The reviews could look something like this: http://grahamclarkphoto.com/review-canon-eos-6d/


    The photographers could look like this:
  • http://joanteasdale.com/Artist.asp?ArtistID=33760&Akey=8V568XFL
  • http://www.michaelandersongallery.com/gallery/favorites/
  • http://rudidundas.com/
  • http://www.marcellpuzsar.com/
  • http://grahamclarkphoto.com/



Any thoughts, or people interested? I already have a number of professional photographers, designers and SEO pros who are interested in moving forward with it but I wanted to get a sense from everyone here! : )

Graham

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Extension Tube Detection in DPP for DLO

Quick question for those of you who have used Kenko extension tubes...

Does DPP pick up the 12mm extension tube as if it were a Canon tube for the purposes of DLO and Lens aberration correction?

I can understand if it doesn't for the 20mm and 36mm Kenkos, as they are for lengths that have no Canon equivalent.

Thanks - trying to decide whether I go with Kenkos or Canon.

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35L or 50L?

In the very near future I may be buying a number of things, namely a 5Dmk3, 16-35L, 100L and 135L, along with a few other accessories. I already own a 60D, 17-85 and 85 1.8.

I'm also considering whether to get a wide/normal prime with all that, namely the 35L or the 50L, though this is where I can't make up my mind. I'd like your input and opinions and experiences on said lenses and which you think I should get! I'm set on the other lenses, so I'm not needing any advice on those - they're just for reference so you know what else it'll be amongst.

Below are my thoughts, both pros and cons on each lens, along with a few other points of consideration.

35L
Pros
  • I prefer a mid-wide walkabout lens to 50mm
  • Slightly cheaper than the 50
  • Led to believe it has slightly better IQ than the 50?
  • Great build quality, metally and solid.
Cons
  • Not weather sealed
  • Already have the 35 length with the 16-35

50L
Pros
  • A third of a stop faster
  • Weather sealed
  • Doubles as a good portrait length on my second (crop) body
  • Fills a gap in the focal range not yet covered
Cons
  • Infamous focus niggles
  • Could just get the 50 1.4?

I have both at work and have tried them both out a fair bit and like them both very much, however I'm still torn between the two. For some reason I feel slightly drawn to the 35 over the 50, but only by a hairs width. If the 35 had weather sealing, I'd probably go with it, as I always seem to find myself in the rain and I'd like to know that I don't need to worry.

Other things to consider are I'd really like to do some astrophotography with one of them - one of the reasons I'm not going with the 24 1.4 as it has bad coma wide open - how do these lenses perform for star shooting? Coma? Overall sharpness? Does the extra third-stop of light make much difference? Would the wider FOV be more appropriate?

I'd really only be able to afford one of them, however I may be able to stretch to get the 35 and the 50 1.4 instead? I know it's a great lens though the main drawback for me over the 1.2 is the weather sealing - more important than a wider aperture. Also should I think about the Sigma 35 1.4 perhaps?

Please leave your thoughts and opinions - 35L, 50L or alternatives?

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Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG Sets New Benchmark for Excellence

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<strong>From DXOMark</strong>
I know you may be getting tired of hearing it, but the <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/898831-REG/Sigma_340_101_35mm_f_1_4_DG_HSM.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG lens</a> is an astounding accomplishment by Sigma, or any manufacturer for that matter.</p>
<p>DXOMark has reviewed the lens and has found it to be a new benchmark for excellence, and the fact that it’s under $1000 is icing on the cake.</p>
<p><strong>From DXOMark:</strong>

<em>“Sigma has stated previously that it was upping its game with new pro-level lens designs and the new 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM is not only on a par with OEM lenses optically it surpasses them in most areas, especially in both acutance and resolution.”<strong>

</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>*Note:</strong> The review is for the Nikon mount version, but it should be identical to the Canon mount version as far as performance goes.</em></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Publications/DxOMark-Reviews/Sigma-35mm-f1.4-DG-HSM-Nikon-Mount-the-definitive-high-speed-35mm-wide-angle-lens-for-DSLRs" target="_blank">Read the entire review</a> | <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/898831-REG/Sigma_340_101_35mm_f_1_4_DG_HSM.html/bi/2466/kbid/3296" target="_blank">Buy the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG for Canon $899</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS

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<strong>Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Coming Shortly</strong>
The most interesting spec is the “DIGIC 6″ that is being reported. We expect to see this camera officially announced this week, lets see if that DIGIC 6 is a typo or not.</p>
<p><strong>Specifications</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>20x Zoom</li>
<li>Wifi</li>
<li>Full HD</li>
<li>DIGIC 6</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">c</span>r</strong></p>

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Suggestions for Zoom Lens for Canon Mark 5D Mark iii

Which lens do you like best between the two (the 70-200 does not have IS but is an L lens, etc) or n

  • Canon 70-200mm F/4L Telephoto Zoom Lens

    Votes: 25 89.3%
  • Canon 70-300 f/4-5.6 USM (with IS) Lens

    Votes: 2 7.1%
  • Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD SP Aspherical (IF) Zoom Lens

    Votes: 3 10.7%
  • Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens

    Votes: 3 10.7%

Which lens do you like best between the two (the 70-200 does not have IS but is an L lens, etc) or neither...looking to shoot outdoor portraits and candids of families and children, and some landscape photography, etc. I really appreciate your response -- I am slowly adding to my lenses (I currently own an 85mm 1.8 prime lens and a 50mm 1.8 prime lens for my Mark iii -- I have other lenses but they are all EF-S lenses so they do not work with my full frame Canon -- Thank you so much, Heidi

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Canon 70-200mm F/4L or Canon 70-300 f/4-5.6 USM or other suggestions?

I want to add a zoom lens to my lenses for my 5d Mark iii - mainly for family portraits, candids, and occasional landscape photography. I currently have 50mm 1.8 and 85mm 1.8 lenses -- I am considering the 70-200mm f/4L (that does not have IS but is an L-lens) or the 70-300 f/4-5.6 USM IS (that has IS but is not an L-lens) -- any suggestions or other lenses you would recommend would be great appreciated. I am adding equipment as I expand my business and would really like to add a zoom lens as I currently have only primes.

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Need a treatise on image quality

Let's assume that I would use only Canon long prime glass, the ones with the mostly flat MTF lines, yeah the expensive ones.
And, that PS's photomerge feature is commonly used in my workflow, to overcome limited FOV while using those long, flat, MTF lined, expensive lenses.

I'm in the market for a new body with the criteria being superior low light capabilities, something my 1DsIII is somewhat lacking, and superior IQ.
Dynamic Range and bit depth also rank in the want column as well. I'm thinking that photomerge will overcome the need for high MP needed for large images.

I'm thinking that a crop sensor that utilizes the "center sweet spot" of the lens coupled with reduced MP to allow more utilized light would be the answer.

Am I overlooking/overanalizing my decesion making process...

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Anyone using UDMA7 cards in 1DsMk3? ...and they work?

I have recently started using a 1DsMk3. I don't know the manufacture date. I had problems with a Lexar64Gig UDMA7 card. Amazon is sending a new one. But I suddenly wondered if the brand-new standard was not compatible with the older firmware, motherboard, etc.

So to be sure I am asking if 1DsMk3 users have good experience with UDMA 7 cards.

jonathan7007

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Canon 5D Mark iii HDMI Clean Output?

So I heard Canon Announced that in the April of 2013, or next month, the Canon 5D Mark iii would get an update which would allow for a clean HDMI output. Does this mean that we can use an external recorder such as the BlackMagic Hyperdeck Shuttle for external recording? If so, then can we actually record at a higher fps such as 60p at Full HD? if not, then what kind of impact does this have on videomakers? Thank You in Advance!

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Canon EOS 100D Detailed Specs Appear

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<p><strong>A New EOS?</strong>
The following spec list has appeared on the Best Buy web site. These specifications could possibly be placeholder specs, though they appear about as legit as they come.</p>
<p>The most telling features in the spec list are the dimensions. The weight of 13.1oz make this DSLR 5oz lighter than the Rebel T4i.</p>
<p>We’re still going with the EOS 100D name, but that may not be definite.</p>
<p>Pricing for the camera is going to be $799 USD with the EF-S 18-55 IS Kit, though this is unconfirmed.</p>
<p><strong>Specifications Breakdown</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Model: 8575B003</li>
<li>18mp APS-C sensor</li>
<li>DIGIC 5 Processor</li>
<li>3″ LCD Touch Screen</li>
<li>4 fps</li>
<li>Optical viewfinder with 95% coverage and 0.87x magnification</li>
<li>9-point AF system (dual-cross f/2.8 center point)</li>
<li>Face-detect AF</li>
<li>30s-1/4000s shutter speeds</li>
<li>External hot shoe</li>
<li>ISO 100-25,600</li>
<li>HD video capture</li>
<li>LP-E12 battery</li>
<li>SDXC card slot</li>
</ul>
<p>Read more after the break…..</p>
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<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th scope="col">Specs:</th>
<th scope="col">Details:</th>
<th scope="col">Description:</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Warranty Terms – Parts</th>
<td>1 year limited</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Height</th>
<td>3.6 inches</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Width</th>
<td>4.6 inches</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Depth</th>
<td>2.7 inches</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Weight</th>
<td>13.1 ounce</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Megapixels (Effective)</th>
<td>18.0</td>
<td>A camera’s image sensor resolution measured in millions of tiny dots (pixels). <i>Effective</i> megapixels — the number of megapixels actually used to capture the image — is typically slightly lower than the number of <i>total</i> available megapixels.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Image Resolution</th>
<td>Up to 5184 x 3456</td>
<td>The clarity of a digital image, determined by multiplying the number of pixels wide by the number of pixels high (e.g., 640 x 480).</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Digital Zoom</th>
<td>None</td>
<td>This is not true zoom, it is merely simulating zoom by enlarging the existing image’s pixels by cropping. The actual length of the lens does not change. Digital zooming results in reduced image quality, and should generally be avoided or turned off on your camera altogether. Optical zoom is recommended to ensure crisp, detailed photos.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Lens Features</th>
<td>EF-S 18 – 55mm f/3.5 – 5.6 IS zoom lens</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Lens Focal Length(s)</th>
<td>35mm equivalent 18 – 55mm (with included lens)</td>
<td>The distance (in millimeters) from a camera’s image sensor to its lens, usually given in terms of the 35mm (film camera) equivalent. Cameras with optical zoom have a range of focal lengths, while cameras without optical zoom have a fixed focal length.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">LCD Screen Size</th>
<td>3″</td>
<td>Size of the LCD screen, in inches, measured diagonally from corner to corner.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">LCD Screen Features</th>
<td>Color TFT-LCD touch screen</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Viewfinder</th>
<td>Optical with 95% coverage and approximately 0.87x magnification</td>
<td>Provides the photographer with an approximation of what the lens is seeing. In addition to a conventional optical viewfinder, most digital cameras also provide a color LCD panel.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Image Stabilization</th>
<td>Yes, optical</td>
<td>Digitally compensates for camcorder shake so videos appear steady.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Face Detection</th>
<td>Yes</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Burst Mode</th>
<td>Yes</td>
<td>Also referred to as continuous shooting, burst mode captures multiple shots in rapid succession with a single click of the shutter. This is a useful feature when shooting subjects in motion.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Panorama Mode</th>
<td>No</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Image Stitching</th>
<td>No</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Internal Memory</th>
<td>None</td>
<td>Memory that is built into a digital camera for storing images.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Compatible Memory Formats</th>
<td>Secure Digital (SD)|Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)|Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)</td>
<td>Number of images that can be stored on a digital camera’s built-in memory and/or included removable memory cards. This number varies depending on the resolution of each image. The higher the resolution of the image, the more storage space it takes up.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Shutter Speeds</th>
<td>30 – 1/4000 sec.</td>
<td>The rate (typically measured in fractions of a second) at which a camera shutter opens and closes to capture an image. Slow shutter speeds are used for low-light conditions, while faster speeds are best for action shots.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Aperture Range</th>
<td>f/3.5 – 5.6 (with included lens)</td>
<td>The range, expressed in f-stop numbers, from a camera’s largest lens opening setting to its smallest. The greater this range, the more manual control and creative license available to the photographer in regard to light and focus.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">White Balance</th>
<td>Auto, preset (daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten light, white fluorescent light, flash), custom white balance correction, white balance bracketing</td>
<td>Settings that assess and compensate for color conditions in any given lighting to ensure true-to-life color. Most digital cameras feature automatic white balance settings as well as the option to manually override such settings.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Flash Modes</th>
<td>Auto, flash on, flash off, red-eye reduction on/off, slow sync</td>
<td>Flash settings. Common modes include <i>Auto</i> (camera decides when the flash is needed), <i>Red-Eye Reduction</i> (minimizes eye reflections) and <i>Fill</i> (reduces deep shadows in bright sunlight).</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">External Flash Mount</th>
<td>Yes</td>
<td>(Also referred to as a <i>hot shoe.</i>) Available on some higher-end digital cameras (usually SLR digital cameras) to allow the addition of an external flash for extra light.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Focus Range</th>
<td>9.8′ – infinity</td>
<td>Distance over which the camera is capable of focusing on the subject.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Movie Mode</th>
<td>Yes</td>
<td>Captures short, low-resolution video clips, sometimes with sound.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">ISO Equivalent</th>
<td>Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12,800, 25,600</td>
<td>Measurement of a digital camera’s light sensitivity, which is equivalent to a conventional camera’s film speed. The higher the ISO, the clearer the image in low-light conditions.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Camera Dock</th>
<td>Not included</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Image Storage Capacity</th>
<td>Varies</td>
<td>Number of images that can be stored on a digital camera’s built-in memory and/or included removable memory cards. This number varies depending on the resolution of each image. The higher the resolution of the image, the more storage space it takes up.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Batteries</th>
<td>1 battery pack LP-E12 (included)</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Imaging Sensor Type</th>
<td>CMOS</td>
<td>Type of element used to convert light into a digital image. The most common types are CCD (charge-coupled device) and CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor).</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Imaging Sensor Size</th>
<td>22.3mm x 14.9mm</td>
<td>Size of the CCD or CMOS image sensor, usually measured in fractions of an inch (e.g., 1/1.8″ or 2/3″). In general, the larger the sensor, the better the picture quality.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Touchscreen</th>
<td>Yes</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Color Category</th>
<td>Black</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">HD Movie Mode</th>
<td>Yes</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Smile Mode</th>
<td>No</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Waterproof</th>
<td>No</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Coldproof</th>
<td>No</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Shockproof</th>
<td>No</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Product Depth</th>
<td>2.7″</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Low-Light/High Sensitivity</th>
<td>Yes</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Max ISO</th>
<td>12801 and higher</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">Frames Per Second</th>
<td>1 – 4</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">UPC</th>
<td>013803222654</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p> </p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
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Canon 24-70mmL II v Canon 50mmL 1.2

Hi all,

I have recently sold a a 300mm L 2.8 IS and have some money burning a hole in my pocket. I have recently bought a Canon16-35L II with some of the proceeds and am now trying to make my mind up between the 24-70 and the 50L 1.2 Canon as a walk around lens with occasional use for portrait I have a 70-200L 2.8 II and a Macro 100L 2.8 IS, I use the lens on a 5D mkIII.

I have tried the 50L on the 5D III and it is fast and super sharp, I have read a lot of negative comments about this lens but my experience was very positive. I had a very short time with a 24-70 II at B&H today and it was a lovely lens. I am hoping that someone who has experience with both could give me the benefit of their experience so that I can make a decision.

Thanks

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Is my 24-105mm f/4 L unreasonably soft?

I've had my 24-105mm f/4 L since 2006, and it's been my day-to-day walkaround for most of that time. I always found it difficult to get pin-sharp shots with it, but assumed it was always my technique.

However, I recently decided to check the sharpness of my lenses and perform AFMA calibration on them. What really shocked me is that my girlfriend's EF-S 17-85mm actually appears to be sharper than my 24-105 L!

If anyone here has the 24-105 L, and have done sharpness shots with it, would you mind chipping in? I wonder if this is a naturally soft lens or if mine is out of whack. I know the lens is weakest at 24mm, but mine seems to be pretty terrible!

Standard Lightroom settings, sharpness turned down to 0.

100% crop at 105mm:

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100% crop at 24mm:

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