Official 5DMKII users thread

[CS2007]

Haha.. Of cos I knew.. Just that 85mm mainly used for potrait, how about 50mm? Usually u guys used them for what purpose? Thanks for sharing

50 mm f/1.8 is the cheapest of Canon lens, even the f/1.4 is still cheaper than the 85mm. Also it being small and light make it easy to carry along. A fast prime lens for low lights conditions.

With FF, it is a "standard" lens.

The 85 mm f/1.8 is known as the Portraits lens, make with a 'soft' focus effects.

Hope this help!

 

[Kenneth67C]

it depends on your shooting style.

u can also use 85mm for landscape (upclose shoots) or street shoots.

most uses 50mm for general use (portraits -> landscape -> macro with the use of filters or extension tubes to add macro capabilities) etc

personally i dun really like to use 50mm, cos i find it not here or there. i prefer 35mm over 50mm. and i use my 35mm for general use (as above minus macro).

Which 35mm have you been using? the L or f2 version.

 

[sinned79]

Which 35mm have you been using? the L or f2 version.

using the L version.

 

[sinned79]

I am sitting right opposite this couple.

this street shoot will be quite tight if i am using a 50mm.

35mm give me more extra workspace to work on.

 

[giantcanopy]

Was reading some chinese forums. The 5D MkII is also ( from phonation ) known as a "無敵兔" - directly translating, the Invinsible Rabbit.

Happy shooting with the Invinsible Rabbit in the Yr of the Rabbit.

Ryan

 

[clioboy]

Visited e universal studio today. Had fun w my 5d2+24-105. Sun was bright high. One thing I'm still getting used to is that my 24mm on a FF is wide ha (n distortation)! but was kindof sad I kindof missed my tele longer side as well (was using my 24-105 on my previous 50D).

Now seriously thinking if I would complement a tele instead of a uwa (initial plan).

New day, new experience! And, not worried to up my iso when I go indoor at all! Saved my back & knee from bringing my 580ex2 (also not allowed indoor). But a pop up flash is definitely useful when e sun was sky high... Oh well.

but 5dm2 is really unforgiving on this lens..this 24-105 is one of the worse lens of the L range..

 

[juste_millieu]

but 5dm2 is really unforgiving on this lens..this 24-105 is one of the worse lens of the L range..

i love this lens.
can u share with us why you feel this is the worse L lens?

 

[xhui]

I've been with my 24-105 a while now, I think i'm not a professional in nit picking sharp or what not. I capture what I frame my pictures to be. Hence it serves my needs perfectly well. Was on a crop, had to admit was a bit tight but paired w a 10-22. Now, it just becomes even better (the range).

Alot of people complains about sharpness, etc etc, guess a good lens is a lens which serves the purpose (and owner) well. I don't think there's any "worse" lens, even a kit 18-55 (crop body) can capture beautiful pictures in the right pair of hands.

Some says the 17-40 is the "cheapest" lens, some deem the 24-105 as "just" a kit lens. I for say, love it!

 

[clioboy]

i love this lens.
can u share with us why you feel this is the worse L lens?

i loan this lens for my india trip..

vignetting, softness..

still prefer the output from my 24-70

 

[clioboy]

Some says the 17-40 is the "cheapest" lens, some deem the 24-105 as "just" a kit lens. I for say, love it!

17-40 is much better than the 24-105 IMHO.

 

[dronell]

I'm in dillema of whether to sell away my 24-10 or not... since using 5dmk2, i am dissapointed with the quality of the lens... when i use it on my 7d, i like it so much...
but then i am not happy with my 24-70 also, just freaking heavy...

don't know lah... let see n wait...

 

[sinned79]

I'm in dillema of whether to sell away my 24-10 or not... since using 5dmk2, i am dissapointed with the quality of the lens... when i use it on my 7d, i like it so much...
but then i am not happy with my 24-70 also, just freaking heavy...

don't know lah... let see n wait...

is 24-70 dat bad on 5DMKII? :think:

 

[Kenneth67C]

but 5dm2 is really unforgiving on this lens..this 24-105 is one of the worse lens of the L range..

Lots of wild claims made nowadays...
And the reason is? Show pics pls.

 

[giantcanopy]

There is no free lunch. Cannot compare the IQ of a longer zoom ratio lens to a shorter zoom ratio lens, or even to prime lenses. I would hazard a guess the 28-300L will do worse than the 24-105L.

Ryan

 

[clioboy]

Lots of wild claims made nowadays...
And the reason is? Show pics pls.

not wild lah..

u personally a user of 24-70 and 24-105..

which gives u a better output? just my 2 cents, if u don't agree it is ok.

not saying THAT THAT THAT bad...but bad enuff when put next to the 24-70 lah..

if u don't agree it is fine, used it extensively (on loan) for a trip, thinking that the savings in weight and increase in focal length will be worth it..

i am quite sure for my next trip, i will not be using it alr..

for those reading my post, find out for yrself thru research, testing etc, my cup of tea will not be yr cup of tea.

 

[ahboy168]

not wild lah..

u personally a user of 24-70 and 24-105..

which gives u a better output? just my 2 cents, if u don't agree it is ok.

not saying THAT THAT THAT bad...but bad enuff when put next to the 24-70 lah..

if u don't agree it is fine, used it extensively (on loan) for a trip, thinking that the savings in weight and increase in focal length will be worth it..

i am quite sure for my next trip, i will not be using it alr..

for those reading my post, find out for yrself thru research, testing etc, my cup of tea will not be yr cup of tea.

Clioboy, u driving a Clio ?
It is my favourite car (8v)

 

[xhui]

not wild lah..

u personally a user of 24-70 and 24-105..

which gives u a better output? just my 2 cents, if u don't agree it is ok.

not saying THAT THAT THAT bad...but bad enuff when put next to the 24-70 lah..

if u don't agree it is fine, used it extensively (on loan) for a trip, thinking that the savings in weight and increase in focal length will be worth it..

i am quite sure for my next trip, i will not be using it alr..

for those reading my post, find out for yrself thru research, testing etc, my cup of tea will not be yr cup of tea.

I think he meant your first comment that it's the worst lens in the L family bah. 24-105 and 24-70 are 2 totally different categories of lenses (range, fixed f-stop).. so quite obvious which one will be "better" if you want to compare them. And of course, the price and weight differences as well.

 

[clioboy]

yeah..my 1st car 6 years ago..and 3rd car already..

ok..then my bad, too strong then. sorry.

 

[clioboy]

is 24-70 dat bad on 5DMKII? :think:

i think he complaining abt the weight.

 

[JT Moo]

Sorry... 1 more stupid question... Haha...
I thinking of buying a Wireless Remote Controller RC-1 or RC-5... Wondering if I could just use without attaching any other things on my M2?

Thanks.