5D Mark III & Lenses

[Loswr]

Re: 5D Mark III & Lenses

Real thanks now !
And i could replace my answer in context, i do not wait for this lens so urgently, i actually use a 15-85 IS as trans-standard lens ans i'm quite happy using it. But in order to upgrade this lens, i really think about a 24-70. Especially because i have a 10-22, and a 70-200 2.8L, it could be a great solution to full fill all ranges.

I'd stick with the 15-85mm, most likely. On APS-C, that lens outperforms the current 24-70mm f/2.8L (with the exception of vignetting). A new 24-70mm would have to be a significant optical upgrade and add IS for it to be worthwhile switching from the 15-85mm (unless you go FF).

 

[d3smo]

Re: 5D Mark III & Lenses

I had the chance to test the actual 24-70 on my 7D, and you're partially right, i wasn't outstand by it. But what a sharpness, the L serie is so impressive on that point.

 

[Mark D5 TEAM II]

Re: 5D Mark III & Lenses

"The line would include a 'surprise'". So I assume it's a new feature and not a new lens to go with a new body. I hope that "surprise" is not the 3rd use of that awesome 9-pt AF module... ;P

 

[Loswr]

Re: 5D Mark III & Lenses

"The line would include a 'surprise'". So I assume it's a new feature and not a new lens to go with a new body.

Maybe the surprise will be the elimination of the Direct Print button... :

 

[d3smo]

Re: 5D Mark III & Lenses

A *** chip could be great

 

[TexPhoto]

Re: 5D Mark III & Lenses

I am waiting for the UPS man to deliver my 8-15 this morning. I have always loved fisheye, but this will be my first "circular" fisheye.

What I will spend the weekend doing is seeing if the Full Frame 15mm image produced is better than the Sigma 15mm fisheye I already have. It does of course have the advantage of the zoom, and also the ability to still be a fisheye on a crop camera (I have a 5DII and a 7D), but to me 95% of the shooting with this lens will be 15mm on a FF camera, and that is where I need image quality.

To date I have not seen anyone compare it to the existing Canon 15mm or the Sigma 15mm. You can actually buy Sigmas 15mm and 8mm for less than the 8-15, so the 8-15 had better perform.

I love (mostly) DigitalRev, and would call it something between a review and entertainment.

 

[ions]

Re: 5D Mark III & Lenses

Real thanks now !
And i could replace my answer in context, i do not wait for this lens so urgently, i actually use a 15-85 IS as trans-standard lens ans i'm quite happy using it. But in order to upgrade this lens, i really think about a 24-70. Especially because i have a 10-22, and a 70-200 2.8L, it could be a great solution to full fill all ranges.

That combination works excellently. The 24-70 is a fantastic lens on crop or not.

 

[kubelik]

Re: 5D Mark III & Lenses

"The line would include a 'surprise'". So I assume it's a new feature and not a new lens to go with a new body. I hope that "surprise" is not the 3rd use of that awesome 9-pt AF module... ;P

please don't put dirty thoughts into canon's head ...

I know there are those out there who desperately want *** tagging ... but I really hope that's not a surprise. I also hope the surprise isn't "in-camera filters" ...

 

[wellfedCanuck]

Re: 5D Mark III & Lenses

We're starting to see some heavy discounting at Futureshop and Henry's. The 5D2 was $3600 with a 24-105 IS USM L, went down to $3400 last week and is now at $3000:
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/category/cameras/22553.aspx?path=089f4b3c9e8c5cf871a5c8266730edecen01&Page=1&PageSize=15&Sort=PriceHtoL

Same package at Henry's:
http://www.henrys.com/Categories/61-Digital-SLR-Cameras.aspx