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Canon EOS 5D Mark III
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Review Date: Feb 16, 2013
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $2,975.00
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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improved auto focus over the mark ii, nicer view screen, a sexy camera
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Cons:
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certainly this is the finest fo the 5d series, but the jump from the mark i to the ii was bigger than the mark ii to the iii
making room Canon for the mark iv?
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This is a sexy camera and arguably the finest DSLR in the world right now.
The jump from the mark ii to the mark iii is significant in the auto focus (my 50 1.2 L now works beautifully). It focuses more quickly, especially in low light.
I also like the how if feels to hold over the mark ii. The menu is an improvement, as well as the view screen.
Three things that Canon didn't improve much from the mark ii
1. the ISO sensitivity from the mark i to the ii was huge! The ISO quality jump to the mark iii is significant. Grain on the mark iii at 6400 ISO is like 3200 ISO on the mark ii.
2. The video capabilities aren't that different on the mark iii (and the mark i has no video).
3. 21 megapixel for the mark ii, 22 for the mark iii (the mark i was 13).
I am happy that I spent $2975 for this camera. Its a significant jump up in the auto focus and shooting weddings with my mark ii using a wider angle prime lens and the mark iii with a more telephoto prime lens is a nice combination.
If you're a pro like me, get the upgrade! I probably waited longer than I needed.
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Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM
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Review Date: Feb 16, 2013
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Price paid: $1,000.00
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Pros:
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who doesn't like this lens? the best L for the money, great candid lens
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Cons:
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it's not as practical a portait lens as the 85
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Love it love it love it! (who doesn't) it works well with my 50mm 1.2 for weddings and events.
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Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
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Review Date: Feb 16, 2013
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Price paid: $1,450.00
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Pros:
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1.2 f stop
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Cons:
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inconsistent focus on the mark ii
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On my mark ii it was hard to focus it sharp under 1.8
With the mark iii (perhaps I should be reviewing the camera?!), it's brilliant. I have the 35L, 85, 135L and the 24-105L. The 50 1.2 is on my camera 50 percent of the time.
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Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
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Review Date: Nov 29, 2012
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,500.00
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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It's the lens that spends the most time on my camera. It's sharp. It's a great all around focal length.
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Cons:
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It's doesn't focus well in low light sometimes with my mark ii.
I look forward to using it with a mark iii down the road.
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Even though I've calibrated this lens, I've never seen it sharp at 1.2 or 1.4.
I also love the 35m mm 1.4 and it focuses well and it's consistently sharp even full open.
But the 50mm is a better all around focal length for photographing people (horizontal shots or vertical).
The 35mm 1.4 and 135mm 2.0 make a solid combination for shooting events.. but solo.. my 50mm 1.2 wins for me.
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Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM
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Review Date: Nov 29, 2012
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,000.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Canon's best L lens for the money. Size and weight. It's a an excellent candid lens
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Cons:
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not much... perhaps it's not as practical for portraits as the 85 1.2.
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