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I own a 5Dc and a 5DmkII. Some of you may know that I intend to get a 5DmkIII in 2014. Along with it, I'm contemplating getting a 50L, even though I could reallly use it now. But I know that with the 50L, the AF on a 5DmkII isn't reliable because (a) I read the reports here and (b) I tested the lens on my own 5DmkII. FTR all of my other lenses work just fine with both of my cameras so I can rule out general AF problems with either body. Also, the 50L tested consistently was 100% sharp on a LensAlign target and center AF point in reasonable light. It just sucked shooting different other subjects.
It's nice to experiment but for a working pro the 5Dc/5D2 + 50L combos appear to be useless. Even if that were totally true, which it may not because Jasmine Star built her career using mainly a 5DmkII and a 50L, there could be two ways to go here and I would really appreciate your comments:
Route 1
Wait until I get a 5DmkIII, pick up a 50L along with it and start learning to use it. The 50L itch will be there for a while longer.
Route 2
Get a 50L now, start shooting it with my 5Dc and 5DmkII, enjoy the lens now for all it can be with these cameras and when the 5DmkIII comes along any serious AF problems should be solved.
Question 1
What would you do?
Question 2: MF an option?
I have the EEs focusing screen in my 5Dc. If I were to go Route 2, and if I were not to be able to make the AF work on my cameras to make for a solid reliable setup, would it be possible to shoot the 50L in MF mode for weddings? Is there anyone doing this? Is it doable? Yes I know it's doable with patience and when there is time to reshoot after chimping. But that is not an option during wedding shoots.
Just for information: I'm not aiming at other brands or 1Dseries canons. I've tried a 1DsmkII, a 1DmkIII, a 1DsmkIII and now that the 5DIII has come out that is what I want to shoot my stuff with.
Thanks!
Stay good,
Ralph
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