Official 5D User Thread - Part 2

[Snoweagle]

lol. 5D2 and 7D considered old already right?

24 - 105 I've seen at 750 - 800 on bns these days

I'd still buy new, all my equipment are bought new...don't like used products.

 

[eleveninth]

I'd still buy new, all my equipment are bought new...don't like used products.

alot of people selling the kit lens from the 6D today.

 

[Snoweagle]

alot of people selling the kit lens from the 6D today.

Not going to buy now though...will be around mid of next year.

 

[Silas]

Finally bade farewell to my beloved 5D who accompanied me on my countless adventures... so much sentimental value also cannot withstand the temptations of the MkIII...

 

[eleveninth]

Finally bade farewell to my beloved 5D who accompanied me on my countless adventures... so much sentimental value also cannot withstand the temptations of the MkIII...

:O 5D3 woo

 

[Zeisser]

Finally bade farewell to my beloved 5D who accompanied me on my countless adventures... so much sentimental value also cannot withstand the temptations of the MkIII...

Same here the 5DMK3 too poisonious but my grand old dame still around but relegated to second though.


IMGP3187 by Leon Liew (Zeisser2008), on Flickr

 

[Halfmoon]

I'd still buy new, all my equipment are bought new...don't like used products.

Me too.... lol.... .

 

[Halfmoon]

I'd still go for 24-105 for range. Perhaps the new 24-70 f/4 IS has better IS and optics. But since it's going to be a travel lens, range is more of a priority.

I like 24 105 for the size n range. A good travel lens. My thought was a 24 70 f2.8 ii n a 24 105..

 

[eleveninth]

I like 24 105 for the size n range. A good travel lens. My thought was a 24 70 f2.8 ii n a 24 105..

i rather go for either 24 70 or 24 105 + another prime with focal length of your preference.

 

[Snoweagle]

I like 24 105 for the size n range. A good travel lens. My thought was a 24 70 f2.8 ii n a 24 105..

The 24-105 should be sufficient, no point getting another 24-70 as its range has been covered by the 24-105.

 

[raydio]

I've had the 24-105 for about 2 years. When I first got it, I was amazed by its sharpness and colour. It continues to be the workhouse lens on my 5D3.

 

[Halfmoon]

The 24-105 should be sufficient, no point getting another 24-70 as its range has been covered by the 24-105.

The 24 -70mm f2.8 for events.... n travel use the 24 - 105mm.

 

[Snoweagle]

The 24 -70mm f2.8 for events.... n travel use the 24 - 105mm.

But IS can come in handy for events.

 

[Halfmoon]

But IS can come in handy for events.

Mmm.... though IS is useful for events, but I thought f2.8 is important for events???? Allow you to isolate the subject.... but I know have some people shoot with f4 lens for events too.........

Usually, if I shoot events, I go for flash, so the IS is not that critical.......

 

[Snoweagle]

Mmm.... though IS is useful for events, but I thought f2.8 is important for events???? Allow you to isolate the subject.... but I know have some people shoot with f4 lens for events too.........

Usually, if I shoot events, I go for flash, so the IS is not that critical.......

Many people have this misconception that f/2.8 is the 'ideal' aperture for many things such as events, portraits and is an all-rounder. I've shot in many events using f/4 or even f/5.6, some with flash. Try shooting in very dim conditions using f/2.8, which is also not enough. In cases like that, i'll deploy my prime.

 

[Halfmoon]

Many people have this misconception that f/2.8 is the 'ideal' aperture for many things such as events, portraits and is an all-rounder. I've shot in many events using f/4 or even f/5.6, some with flash. Try shooting in very dim conditions using f/2.8, which is also not enough. In cases like that, i'll deploy my prime.

For portraits, I can understand the need for fast prime. For events, f2.8 offers more flexibility than a f4...... but this is also dependent on people style... sometimes, you just need a little isolation and f2.8 is enough, and with sufficient lighting....

For shooting in dim condition.... I think must use flashes.... unless you meant you shoot with ambiance lighting?

With newer camera bodies, you can also up ISO.....the 6D & 5DIII look good up to ISO 1600/3200.....

So a few factors... it depends on the photographer style, and condition of the lighting.....

 

[Zeisser]

My main staple was the CZ 28-85mm F3.3/4.0 in film days.Now it contiuned to digital with CZ N24-85mm F3.5/4.5
for all events. Sharing an example and in order to rope in the ambient lighting manual set @F3.5 in 24mm Iso 320 1/25sec handheld.Flash bounced.

 

[Snoweagle]

For portraits, I can understand the need for fast prime. For events, f2.8 offers more flexibility than a f4...... but this is also dependent on people style... sometimes, you just need a little isolation and f2.8 is enough, and with sufficient lighting....

For shooting in dim condition.... I think must use flashes.... unless you meant you shoot with ambiance lighting?

With newer camera bodies, you can also up ISO.....the 6D & 5DIII look good up to ISO 1600/3200.....

So a few factors... it depends on the photographer style, and condition of the lighting.....

If i'm shooting in dim indoor lighting, it'll be just my 50mm, else the 70-300. Works just as well.

Well...my 5D's ISO in dim indoor lighting is still up to 1600, at 3200, gets a little noisy already. But mainly in such events i'll keep my ISO between 400 to 800 max.

 

[george671]

For indoor low light situations, I usually get away with using my Nikon 85 1.4 ais and my Voigtlander 40 f2 (Nikon Mt) on my 5D classic...If I need a bit more light, then its Elinchrom Quadra to the rescue...He He

for quick af shots, I love the little Canon pancake 40mm f2.8 lens that I just got..

 

[raydio]

For indoor low light situations, I usually get away with using my Nikon 85 1.4 ais and my Voigtlander 40 f2 (Nikon Mt) on my 5D classic...If I need a bit more light, then its Elinchrom Quadra to the rescue...He He

for quick af shots, I love the little Canon pancake 40mm f2.8 lens that I just got..

Yes the pancake lens is great!