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[old.user4556]

That's true Cal, although I don't see Canon getting muscled out of the APS-C segment. As I say, that 16 MP Sony sensor that's in the Pentax K-5 and Nikon D7000 is a beauty and I really hope Canon come out with something rivalling it in the way of an 8D or a 7D Mk2 with much improved noise and dynamic range - i'd buy that for a dorrah. Mind you, from what I'm reading on Canonrumors then they may kill off the 7D and go back to xxD, therefore the successor being a 70D in more cheaply made semi magnesium outfit .

We'll see.

 

[Wazzerphuk]

I hope I am too, not til the Summer though probably. Bear in mind all your EF lenses will be "shorter" on a full frame body, Wazzles.

FUCKING GOOD!

Never liked the crop thing, was a bit off when I moved to it from analogue (must go shoot film!). Only ever shot a few thousand on the camera anyway (I'm such a slacker, which I will change with good gear) so it's not like I'm too used to the crop bit. Still would often position myself in incorrect places if I was using a fixed 50mm in the summer ffs

 

[old.user4556]

You've always got this Wazz

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy-canon-ef-35mm-f1-4-l-usm-lens/p12811

That'd give you 56mm on your crop, and just look at it.

 

[caLLous]

If I was going to be completely fickle and buy a lens because it looks awesome it would be the 85 f1.2L II. It also helps that I would desperately want one if I went to full frame and it's one of the best medium-tele primes (certainly one of the fastest) money can buy.

That'll be another £1700 then. (

 

[old.user4556]

It's a lovely looking bit of kit, but I can't say I'm impressed with how it's reviewed with regards to sharpness?

 

[old.user4556]

Ignore me, I thought I read 50mm f/1.2

 

[caLLous]

I was gonna say, ain't nothin' wrong with the sharpness on the 85.

1.) Exquisitely sharp and contrasty, even wide open, even in the corners, and even on full-frame.

from kenrockwell.com.

 

[old.user4556]

Aye the 85mm L is a beaut. You looked at the Sigma 85mm f/1.4? It's no slouch.

I dunno what Canon were thinking with the 50mm L.

 

[milou]

F/1.0 action >> http://www.doobybrain.com/2011/04/25/canon-ef-50mm-f1-0/

 

[Wazzerphuk]

f/1.0 :O

 

[milou]

A little faster for GF2 goodness >> http://www.robertwhite.co.uk/lenses/voigtlander-25mm-f0-95-nokton-micro-four-thirds-lens.html

 

[old.user4556]

Some lens.

I still want a 24mm TS-E II the mostest .

 

[Deebs]

Some lens.

I still want a 24mm TS-E II the mostest .

I want to be teached by you.

 

[old.user4556]

Hold the fucking phone, the rumour on the next 5D has gone to CR3, due out in a week!

http://www.canonrumors.com/2012/02/the-next-5d-on-february-2728-2012-cr3/

 

[caLLous]

EF 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4XThis highly anticipated lens will be officially announced shortly. The price will most likely bee $10,999 USD.

Jesus the fuck Christ. That's like £7k. :\

 

[old.user4556]

I was guessing it was going to weight in at a good £5000 at least .

There's always the private webcam show market Cal.

 

[caLLous]

Yeah the Nikon 200-400mm f4 is a good £5k so the Canon was always going to be more with the built-in 1.4x extender. But... fuck's sake that's a lot of money.

Edit - and guess what new flash is probably going to be announced? The 590 EX. And guess what flash I just bought and is probably going to be discontinued? The 580 EX II.

 

[old.user4556]

Oh. Oh. I've just read - 40mm f/2.8 pancake?! Finally!

I've always lusted after Pentax's pancake limiteds; ultra small, ultra light and compact but I never thought Canon would produce pancakes.

http://www.pentaximaging.com/camera-lenses/smc_PENTAX_DA_40mm_F2.8_Limited

I wonder if this is in advance of the rumoured mirrorless body? Pancakes go well with mirrorless setups.

 

[Clown]

I don't really know what anyone is talking about here. I think it's pretty apparently that I just like affordable gadgets
What are all these numbers you are saying?

 

[old.user4556]

I think you'd be wasting your time shelling out several thousand if that means nothing to you

 

[Clown]

All I know is it is full frame with better autofocus points!

Is it wrong that I have no desire to learn my hobby in that much detail or learn about photographers and their work?

 

[old.user4556]

Shoot / do what makes you happy.

I read a lot of threads on dpreview.com where they clearly spend way too much time talking about photography rather than getting out there. You strike me as a "getting out there" sort of bloke .

 

[Clown]

I like to think I'm not bad at it too! My story telling could use more work though.

 

[milou]

Some lens.

I still want a 24mm TS-E II the mostest .

It is a handsome lens although I use mine as a straight 24mm for 95% of the time.

 

[Wazzerphuk]

Hold the fucking phone, the rumour on the next 5D has gone to CR3, due out in a week!

http://www.canonrumors.com/2012/02/the-next-5d-on-february-2728-2012-cr3/

FUCK YES

 

[old.user4556]

It is a handsome lens although I use mine as a straight 24mm for 95% of the time.

Really? I'd have thought you'd have an opportunity for large format-esque distortion corrected shifted shots?

 

[TdC]

fuji X pro1 prices for europe announced. meh. or rather...

 

[Wazzerphuk]

fuji X pro1 prices for europe announced. meh. or rather...

Don't be a cocktease. You know we can't use google.

 

[TdC]

it's in Dutch, but I assume you can use a translator.

http://www.digifotopro.nl/content/euroadviesprijzen-fujifilm-x-pro1-en-objectieven-bekend

anyway, couple of things:
thing: lenses all cost exactly the same? quelle coincidence mon ami :-/
thing: according to a source in a shop, Fuji are twisting the retailer's arms to not sell below reccy price -or else-, with or else being that Fuji come and take their inventory away again.
thing: afaik, the above thing is illegal, but they're doing it anyway.

 

[old.user4556]

That seems to be going on over here too.