11-24 is here, with images of it compared to Nikon 14-24
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All description never mention about fluorite elements, but the product page in Canon USA website on this lens indicate that this lens had 2 fluorite elements (fluorite elements icon "CaF2" with a 2 below)... someone cut and paste from another product, but forget to remove the fluorite icon?? Ha ha ha
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/professional/products/lenses/ef_lens_lineup/lens_uw_pro/ef_11_24mm_f_4l_usm
Have a nice day.
All description never mention about fluorite elements, but the product page in Canon USA website on this lens indicate that this lens had 2 fluorite elements (fluorite elements icon "CaF2" with a 2 below)... someone cut and paste from another product, but forget to remove the fluorite icon?? Ha ha ha
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/professional/products/lenses/ef_lens_lineup/lens_uw_pro/ef_11_24mm_f_4l_usm
Have a nice day.
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For a lens this wide, it's not bad, and easily retouched. Also, it's not veiling flare. If you watch the YouTube video, however, there's a scene where they pan and the lens flare crosses the whole frame. That's a little more disturbing. I wish we had better shots so we could see the corners, which look sharp, but have too much out of focus to really tell.JoeKerslake said:
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Jack Douglas said:
Hi Jack,
Yes it will take ND gel in the rear slot, I have done this with other lenses and it works fine, but things like polarizers are out.
The implication, if you need CPL's or grades, is to get a Fotodiox Wonderpana system for it as soon as they come out, I already have one for the 17TS-E and it is a very good solution that causes no vignetteing even at full shift, which is an effective 11mm fov.
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Too bad the 11-24 doesn't have the nice threaded lens cap like the TS-E 17, though. I know it's not possible given the design, but I'm sure it works very well with the Wonderpana system. I'm sure the 11-24 will come with a lousy friction cap and require one of those gasket-style adapters.privatebydesign said:
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LDS said:
They have been linked to in several places and I am sure we will have many to follow. The point of my link was it was first, for what that is worth, but for me it is very interesting to see the lens in comparison to a lens many people will know.
I am not a GAS person, but I do have a very real interest in this lens (probably the only thing from the amazing array of releases I will be getting), and seeing it officially out there is interesting.
Seeing the lens isn't just about GAS, it gives us the opportunity to evaluate things like the built in hood, is it removable like the 8-15, or fixed like the 14, how will the Wonderpana work on it, like the 17 TS-E or the Nikon 14-24, both of those are the second answer. Now we know the weight, a very hefty 1180g! That is even heavier than the Nikon 14-24 f2.8 at 1000g.
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mackguyver said:
The way Fotodiox do all the other Wonderpana's is better than a friction ring, you get a threaded collar that goes on the lens before mounting on the camera, then the Wonderpana fits on the lens from the front of the lens with a cuple of tabs that rest against the petals of the hood. It is a strong and positive arrangement and I'm sure the 11-24 solution will be something similar.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=gWYmjwceleg
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Thanks for the link - the video is definitely clearer than the photos on their site. That does look like a good solution and I'll definitely get one if/when they release one for the 11-24. In the meantime, I'm thinking I'll try the rear gelatin filter. I know you mentioned the Rosco gels, but I have also seen a fair number of people (including DPReview in their 11-24 overview) mention the Kodak Wratten #96 filters. They are way more expensive, but I'm guessing better as well. Do you have any experience using the Kodak gels?privatebydesign said:
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Comparing the MTF curves to the 16-35 f4
According to the above the 16-35 is bit sharper.. but really not much in it.. For a lens this wide it really is something a bit special, a good release alongside the 5Ds and makes for real competition vs Nikon.
According to the above the 16-35 is bit sharper.. but really not much in it.. For a lens this wide it really is something a bit special, a good release alongside the 5Ds and makes for real competition vs Nikon.
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The MTF looks great to me as the 16-35 f/4 IS is very sharp. Also, for another comparison, I've added the Sigma 12-24 II, which as the chart suggests, is rather sharp in the center but slowly, then rapidly softens as it approaches the corners.
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