bmstudios, bummer about the weather in Toronto today eh?
I almost took the 50L out for a walk this morning but said 'f it' cause its just nasty and grey
Take the 24 II out to the skate rink at city hall and get some nice low light shots .
If you see someone with a 5d2 and a 50L walking around come up and say hi!
Have you been over to the Toronto Brickworks lately?
Actually never been... but wow! Looks like a fun spot to shoot! My 14mm would have a feild day in there
Aside from Nathan Phillips square night stuff tonight, and maybe this weekend, I'm not going to be shooting much of anything until I get back from Argentina in late Jan.(fly out on Tues!!! woot!)
If you're up to go tool around this weekend or anytime really, shoot me a pm! Nathan Phillips, Brickworks, whatever.
(this goes for any FM'ers in the GTA really )
Sure will Sean. I'm jammed for this weekend but maybe when you get back we can trample on over to the Brickworks for a lens workout. That 14mm you have is actually the next one on my list
If you guys want to make yourselves useful, then please increase the chance of DxO adding lens profiles for Canon's latest primes by filling out the form here:
nazdravanul wrote:
Bmstudios, maybe you can shot the mk1 side by side with the mk2 since you seem to have both versions ? It would be so nice of you to do that !
Tom, please - "death knell", "inability to accept filters", "absolutely kills it for landscapers"...what's with the hyperbole?
As has been established, the 14-24G is a world class lens...and comparisons between it and the new Canon 24LII are inevitable and warranted. It remains to be seen how the new 24LII will stack up. I'm optimistic, and personally hope that the new 24LII will be a great lens as I am primarily a Canon shooter (I have owned the 24LI and currently own the 14-24G) and I would love to see Canon significantly improve the wide primes. I'm just curious about how the 24LII and the 14-24G will compare and am trying to be open-minded about their respective strengths and weaknesses.
Obviously, the 24LII is faster, it works natively on Canon bodies...it accepts filters easily, it autofocuses...and it will report full EXIF information - those are all nice and desirable features. It will likely be the best in class at 24mm for low-light work and where autofocus is needed.
The $64K question for me is...how sharp will it be across the lens into the edges and corners with the new hi rez bodies for critical applications?
Landscapers aren't the only shooters interested in these lenses, but since you bring landscapers up...which lens will have a clear advantage for them? The 24LII's speed is not needed. Manual focus isn't a deal-breaker with the 14-24G...especially now with the new high rez LCDs and the ability to achieve critical focus in LiveView. Landscapers HAVE been using filters with the 14-24G, such as with the LEE adapter - it's not elegant, but there are work-arounds...do a search on the topic. Lastly, the 14-24G is about the same $$ (even with the adapter cost figured in) and it also works VERY well at all its other focal lengths.
I think some methodical landscape and architectural shooters might prefer the 14-24G when you consider it's versatility. For convenience and low light people shooting...I would want the 24LII in my bag. Having both would be ideal for me - but pricey.
Cheers,
Scott
I would not think of the 24L as a landscapers lens.....but that's just me. The 16-35 L II is what I use and enjoy. The 17-40 produces incredible results when used properly.
To me the 24L is a specialty lens due to it's speed. I'll be getting one.
I am unaware of Lee filters fitting the 14-24. If that were the case then that changes everything.
Marc Adamas for example uses the 17-40 and the 16-35 for the vast majority of his landscape work. The addition of filters makes his work stand out as some of the finest in this or any other country. Check out his gallery at this link and take a look at the equipment and filters he list used in each photo: http://www.timecatcher.com/main.cfm?p=01_110&UtilisateurID=8
Now......if the 14-24 CAN in fact use filters such as GND's and Circ polarizes........then....well........that would be crowned King of Landscape lenses in my eyes.
Link me to the filters that fit the 14-24 if you can. I'm off to a Google search as soon as I hit the "send reply" button.
**Update** After a few minutes of research I am seeing many reviews with quotes like this about filter use on the 14-24, "The only bugbear will be for those wishing to use filter effects as this will prove difficult with the concave front element."
Some fellow rigged up a home made rig for his Lee system but it was for DX and not Full frame.
Campus Camera in Ohio received one yesterday and posted on Ebay for $1750. I used Live Cashback on it and got $200 off. Will receive it by Monday.
I called them before placing my order. They said they only received one unit, and posted on Ebay right away since nobody has them yet. They also received a few 5D MK2s... I don't know if those were pre-ordered or not, but those of you looking for the 5D2 might want to give them a call and try your luck.
My pre-ordered 24L2 on Amazon still says it will be delivered sometime in January... I'm wondering if I should cancel the order or resell it on Ebay when I receive it... will there be a shortage on an exotic lens like the 24L?
