Will these lenses be suitable for the new MkIII
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Don't know what ur shooting, but for general purposes these two lenses are more than enough. At the most, ur missing the UW end, but that could wait since 24mm on a full frame is pretty wide already.
However, you might consider adding a 50mm f/1.8 for the low light situation w/o adding too much to the bill.
However, you might consider adding a 50mm f/1.8 for the low light situation w/o adding too much to the bill.
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bohaiboy said:
Absolutely, you will love them, they are a perfect for your 5D MK III. Did you order the 5D MK III with the 24-105mm kit? Its $800 additional when ordered as a kit, so its a bargain.
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Guess I should have been a little more expressive, sorry. I currently have a 40D I shoot mainly landscapes, up-close such as flowers, bugs, butterflies, etc, and wildlife. One of the drivers for the camera is a trip to South Africa this summer.
And no, I didn't order the kit, have had that lens for about 3 years now. Great all around lens.
And no, I didn't order the kit, have had that lens for about 3 years now. Great all around lens.
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H is the hybrid IS on the macro, currently its the only lens with it, its an awesome lens
http://www.thedigitalpicture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-100mm-f-2.8-L-IS-USM-Macro-Lens-Review.aspx
more details there
http://www.thedigitalpicture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-100mm-f-2.8-L-IS-USM-Macro-Lens-Review.aspx
more details there
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Hybrid IS. It also corrects shift shake in addition to rotational shake.
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/lens/technology/index3.html
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/lens/technology/index3.html
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+1 on the 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS. It's a versatile lens, good for portraits (f/2.8 will give you more OOF blur than your 24-105mm), and also good for handheld macro shots. Examples (handheld):
EOS 7D, EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM, 1/160 s, f/11, ISO 640
EOS 7D, EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM, 1/150 s, f/13, ISO 100
EOS 7D, EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM, 1/160 s, f/11, ISO 640
EOS 7D, EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM, 1/150 s, f/13, ISO 100
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neuroanatomist said:+1 on the 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS. It's a versatile lens, good for portraits (f/2.8 will give you more OOF blur than your 24-105mm), and also good for handheld macro shots. Examples (handheld):
EOS 7D, EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM, 1/160 s, f/11, ISO 640
EOS 7D, EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM, 1/150 s, f/13, ISO 100
Great shot of the hopper Mr. Neuro. AF or MF... Do you use macro rails?
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40D is crop... so you need a UWA lens too. The 24mm is closer to 40mm on crop, thats not wide enough for some situations. 15mm on crop = 24mm on FF.
the 2 lenses you have are great value and range. Consider substituting the 17-55mm instead of the 24-105mm (which is better for FF due to the range).
the 2 lenses you have are great value and range. Consider substituting the 17-55mm instead of the 24-105mm (which is better for FF due to the range).
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Why not just get the non L 100mm? It is amazingly sharp, and I do mean amazing, and about half the price. I know it doesnt have IS, but when doing macros I almost always use a tripod anyway. It is also a great portrait and all around lens. If you are getting the 5D3, then you're high ISO capability will reduce the need for IS even more.
I tried the L and the non L of the 100, and didn't see any real reason to pay twice as much for a bigger and heavier version of an already perfect lens. I actually saw one reason - that pretty red line
I tried the L and the non L of the 100, and didn't see any real reason to pay twice as much for a bigger and heavier version of an already perfect lens. I actually saw one reason - that pretty red line
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5dmk.iii said:
He's considering getting a 5D III so he wasn't asking about the lenses for a cropped camera. But I agree that 24mm on cropped is limiting.
I think those are great choices in lenses for a 5D III. It seems to have outstanding ISO performance so the f4 and f5.6 of the two will be fine. The 100-400 is a fantastic lens. But the others are right about shooting marco. Or you could get extension tubes to increase the macro abilities of the 24-105mm.
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Those 2 lenses are great, and may be all that you ever need. I would add Sigma's 12-24mm II, and the 100mm Macro IS, to round out the kit.
Maybe the 8-15mm fisheye instead of the Sigma if you are into fisheye. Or, the 15mm fixed fisheye (Canon or Sigma) used.
Maybe the 8-15mm fisheye instead of the Sigma if you are into fisheye. Or, the 15mm fixed fisheye (Canon or Sigma) used.
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Ok maybe some dumb questions here, but here it goes.
What are macro rails?
What does an extension tube do?
I get rally good close up pics with my current lenses. I have never shot with a macro. What are the advantages?
Thanks all in advance
What are macro rails?
What does an extension tube do?
I get rally good close up pics with my current lenses. I have never shot with a macro. What are the advantages?
Thanks all in advance
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bohaiboy said:
You can google macro rail up. But it is a thingamajig that lets you slide the camera on your tripod back and forth in fine gradients. This lets you choose framing and focus for your subject.
The thing to understand is Macro is done with MF not AF (you can but it's not fun): While taking a shot at Macro distances, a slight swaying will kill the focus, hence a tripod is a very good idea.
A Macro rail will let you move the camera on the tripod back and forth (thus setting focus) and side to side (thus letting you get better framing). It will also let you focus bracket and let you fine tune the frame as a whole. Very handy tool for a Macro guy.
Extension tube change sthe focal length of the lens, forcing you to move closer to the subject (it eliminates infinity focus) as you move closer, you are actually increasing the magnification factor given the frame. Thus Tubes will let you get closer to the action, though you will lose AF... but then you have a macro rail now ;D
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