Official 5DMKII users thread

[zwl88]

Actually there aren't that many to choose from... the 16-35 II seems way overpriced, especially when compared to the 17-40.

would the sigma 12-24 be a good option?

 

[Yoh]

I am concerned regarding several reports that the IQ of the 24-70 lens seems to vary quite significantly between specimens.

http://www.photozone.de/canon_eos_ff/528-canon2470f28ff?start=1

I don't see much difference in the IQ for the copies of EF 24-70mm f/2.8 that I have.

 

[frostmoon]

this is normal, checked with Canon Singapore, hope it helps.

 

[giantcanopy]

would the sigma 12-24 be a good option?

If u want the widest zoom out there, there is only the sigma 12-24
Maximum aperture is smaller, IQ especially at corners are not the best.

Many await the upcoming Sigma 12-24mm II. If it does better at the corners than the predecessor, it is a winner.

Ryan

 

[DigitalAnders]

Is lens calibration a must for 5D mark ii ?

 

[DigitalAnders]

Is lens calibration a must for 5D mark ii ?

 

[juste_millieu]

Is lens calibration a must for 5D mark ii ?

not really. u can mount ur lens on tripod, use remote take some photos do e testing. calibrate if it is out.
normally Sigma lens need to calibrate, esp those old batch.

anyway if u suspect the lens is not sharp then bring it to calibrate

 

[DigitalAnders]

Do you guys calibrate your lens when using 5D mark ii ? Is it a must ? because i since some video talking about lens calibration .

 

[Kenneth67C]

Do you guys calibrate your lens when using 5D mark ii ? Is it a must ? because i since some video talking about lens calibration .

No and no.
Just test shoot a subject with some DOF front and back, focusing on a point in the middle.
If the test shot comes out sharp at the focal point, your lens doesn't need calibration.

So far I've not had problems with any EF lenses and even the Sigma primes are very sharp.

 

[Kenneth67C]

One of the reasons I love the 5Dii:

low light performance.

 

[juste_millieu]

One of the reasons I love the 5Dii:

low light performance.

nice.

 

[biggorilla]

wait a minute.... shouldn't that guy have shut down his camera on take off and landing? scarey....

 

[april416]

the best of 5D2 is it sounds really sweet and its fast/sharp/glam/solid.... etc...

 

[imboyster]

Anyone using the 85L with the 5D mark ii? How is the performance in terms of DOF compared to 7d in your opinion?

Will i miss something significant if i'm only using a 7D?

Thanks

 

[adrianongs]

the best of 5D2 is it sounds really sweet and its fast/sharp/glam/solid.... etc...

I don't like its springy shutter sound as compared to 7D though. ): Nonetheless, its a very good camera !

 

[aero93t]

I don't like its springy shutter sound as compared to 7D though. ): Nonetheless, its a very good camera !

I don't know about the 7D, but the shutter sound is definitely much louder and less discreet than that of the 550D!

 

[biggorilla]

Anyone using the 85L with the 5D mark ii? How is the performance in terms of DOF compared to 7d in your opinion?

Will i miss something significant if i'm only using a 7D?

Thanks

Hi... well one thing for sure is that if you use it on the 7D its gonna be some zoom on it...

 

[snapO]

Hi has anyone purchase a 5d mk 2 body recently. keen on knowing the latest market price. thanks loads in advance

 

[mengwei11]

Hi has anyone purchase a 5d mk 2 body recently. keen on knowing the latest market price. thanks loads in advance

$3150-$3200 usual suspects.

 

[bluereeff]

Worth waiting for mklll. Heard it may be out in may?