I have a question? I have a Zeiss ZE 35mm f2 and I love it, but my eyesight is not that good, and I find it difficult to focus unless I am outdoors in the daylight. I am using a Canon 1N (I'm an old timer who prefers film). I also have a Canon 20 D, just for kicks. My question is: Is the viewfinder on a Canon 5D or 5DII that much better (and brighter) that it would make focusing easier?
The full frame cameras have a larger prism and image. So it is easier to focus than 1.3X and especially 1.6X crop formats. I find the focus assist light offered on many Canon models to be another great asset and quite accurate with my ZE lenses.
I recommend looking into the 5D2 (you can also use Live View), or holding on for a while longer for a used one after a 5D3 is released later on. For now, try one out and see if you like it.
itacal666 wrote:
I have a question? I have a Zeiss ZE 35mm f2 and I love it, but my eyesight is not that good, and I find it difficult to focus unless I am outdoors in the daylight. I am using a Canon 1N (I'm an old timer who prefers film). I also have a Canon 20 D, just for kicks. My question is: Is the viewfinder on a Canon 5D or 5DII that much better (and brighter) that it would make focusing easier?
Thank you
You could try the Ec-S screen in the 1N. Even though it was introduced for the 1DIIN and later 1D cameras, it will physically fit in the 1N since it is an Ec screen. For fast lenses I found it really helped me see the plane of focus better, however, if it's a matter of screen brightness, the Ec-S may not help because it's actually a bit darker than the stock screen, at least with f/2.8 and slower lenses. I've also found that the Ec-CIV is pretty good (the stock screen in the 1DIII and newer), almost as good as the Ec-S without the light loss in the viewfinder. Also, if used in cameras prior to the 1DIIN, the Ec-S may affect the light meter, except spot meter, which with the 1N might be done off the AF sensor in the sub-mirror housing, rather than in the prism. You could also try to find the Ec-R screen that was standard in the 1N-RS camera, which is supposedly about a stop brighter, but not sure how good the screen's acutance is.
More info: http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/eos/EOS-1n/Viewfinder/index1.htm
Jim Schemel wrote:
Reuben,
# 2 is awesome.Great zeiss 3D to it
-Jim
+1
The advantage of the 5DII is that it has live view, which will provide the most accurate manual focusing option.
Ulff - Great Series! Love the 1st one although I'm partial to the 21 (It's the only Zeiss I own... at the moment. )
RubenFreitas - Very nice with the 50!
Dergiman - #2 is hypnotic. I was just staring at it for what seemed like 20 minutes. Great work!
R Scheffler - #1, 3 & 5 are fantastic!
Bilbo - Love #1
DTopp - Wonderful photograph. The detail in the crop version is amazing! Also, I like your frames too. Are you using Lightroom / Mogrify to do these?
James Burden - #1 is my fave.
ITruong8 - Really nice photographs. No idea on your question though?
baabbott - That 100 is RIDICULOUSLY sharp!
Vincent Klung - #1 is truly a fantastic portrait. Very nice!
Ruben Freitas - Really like #2 & 3 on your second set. Wonderful bokeh and photographs in general.
Okay, I think I have everyone covered. If I missed your's I apologize and will catch it next time.
Here's one of the first shots from my new 21mm. Skyline of Knoxville, TN. Also, I apologize for the watermarks. Unfortunately, I'm having a issue with people using my photos without permission. Part of the game I suppose? Have a great week!
Bilbo - #1, 2 from both series are my favs. Wonderful use of oof
eardrumbuzz - great series from Madeira. I have only been there once, but it feels like what you caught really tells my memory of that lovely island. Love the bug shot.
Krosavcheg- tab seems to be no longer working, but sorry that your copy may be showing some misalignment. I wonder you might want to contact Zeiss.
OwlsEyes- Congrats on your 35 and welcome to the thread. Lovely horse portrait
Ulff- Beautiful shot of Kinkauji. Although Kinkauji is not my favorite temple, your shots are amazing. #1 is my favorite.
Ruben- As always, stunning color. #2, 3 from the recent series caught my eyes strongly.
Dergiman- Love the light and compositions. #1,2 are my favs
rscheffler- Brilliant set. #2 is spectacular.
Dierk - Spectacular view. Unbelievable resolution from the 1:1 crop, wow!
James Burden- Beautiful flower shots
ltruong8 - Welcome to the thread. Great to see images from different parts of the world. #2 is my fav. ALso, lovely capture of vegitables
baabbott - congrats on your 100. looking foward to see more.
JSPHOTOS- Awesome night shot.
