Here’s what the anonymous grapevine has sent us over the 8 weeks

#82
scyrene said:
That's interesting. Why do they do that? At least as many macro subjects are three dimensional as flat; is it inherent in being able to focus that close? The EF 100L has seen a fair amount of use for portraiture but I'm not expert enough in that genre to judge the quality.
Click to expand...
I believe it's so you can open the aperture for documents, for example, slide/negative reproduction.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
Upvote 0
#83
EricN said:
I believe that's more design theory than the reality of every person's usage. Consider two points:

if you have a macro subject that is not flat, it doesn't matter as much - it also doesn't matter that much if you're tightening the aperture or using focus stacking.

Not everyone is so particular about boke - if it saves them from carrying (AND BUYING!) one more lens, I expect it's not a few people willing to use a macro for portraits.
Click to expand...
I believe the main issue with macro lenses I've owned and tested is that they often fail to satisfy fully at longer distances.
I quote: Zeiss 50mm Makro Planar, EF 100L F2,8, EF 180L F3,5, Leica Visoflex 3,5/65.
My own testing revealed three "infinity excellent" macro lenses: Leica R 2,8/60, Leica R Apo 2,8/100 and Canon RF 100L F 2,8.
I found these 3 lenses can be used from macro to infinity without any compromise on quality or bokeh.
I cannot strongly enough recommend the RF 100 macro!
 
  • Like
Reactions: 6 users
Upvote 0
#88
Del Paso said:
I believe the main issue with macro lenses I've owned and tested is that they often fail to satisfy fully at longer distances.
I quote: Zeiss 50mm Makro Planar, EF 100L F2,8, EF 180L F3,5, Leica Visoflex 3,5/65.
My own testing revealed three "infinity excellent" macro lenses: Leica R 2,8/60, Leica R Apo 2,8/100 and Canon RF 100L F 2,8.
I found these 3 lenses can be used from macro to infinity without any compromise on quality or bokeh.
I cannot strongly enough recommend the RF 100 macro!
Click to expand...
Thank you for the feedback on the RF 100 macro.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 users
Upvote 0
#90
EricN said:
I believe that's more design theory than the reality of every person's usage. Consider two points:

if you have a macro subject that is not flat, it doesn't matter as much - it also doesn't matter that much if you're tightening the aperture or using focus stacking.

Not everyone is so particular about boke - if it saves them from carrying (AND BUYING!) one more lens, I expect it's not a few people willing to use a macro for portraits.
Click to expand...
Macro underwater subjects aren’t 2D but also not possible to focus stack. Generally considered ‘portraits’ of critters but also textures. The only real option is ~f18 for acceptable DOF accepting diffraction. Need mountains of strobe power at close to sync speed. I’ve also tried f2.8 with ambient light but low keeper rate for sharp subject focus.

I leave the focus distance limiter to full as sometimes a distant subject (without strive) can be interesting. Water vis limits ‘infinity’ distances
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
Upvote 0
#91
Today Digital Camera World (link) posted the following specs for the R5 mk II:
  • 45MP stacked sensor
  • Fully electronic shutter
  • 60fps continuous shooting
  • 8-stops in-body image stabilization system
  • Dual Pixel AF II with AI-powered autofocus
  • New Digic X family processor
  • 8K 60p / 4K 120p video
  • 400MP IBIS Hi-res shot
 
  • Like
  • Haha
Reactions: 4 users
Upvote 0
#92
P-visie said:
Today Digital Camera World (link) posted the following specs for the R5 mk II:
  • 45MP stacked sensor
  • Fully electronic shutter
  • 60fps continuous shooting
  • 8-stops in-body image stabilization system
  • Dual Pixel AF II with AI-powered autofocus
  • New Digic X family processor
  • 8K 60p / 4K 120p video
  • 400MP IBIS Hi-res shot
Click to expand...
Can we hope for dual CFe slots instead of CFe+SD?
 
  • Haha
Reactions: 1 user
Upvote 0
#93
P-visie said:
Today Digital Camera World (link) posted the following specs for the R5 mk II:
  • 45MP stacked sensor
  • Fully electronic shutter
  • 60fps continuous shooting
  • 8-stops in-body image stabilization system
  • Dual Pixel AF II with AI-powered autofocus
  • New Digic X family processor
  • 8K 60p / 4K 120p video
  • 400MP IBIS Hi-res shot
Click to expand...
No eye-control AF? :(
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
Upvote 1
#96
Del Paso said:
I believe the main issue with macro lenses I've owned and tested is that they often fail to satisfy fully at longer distances.
I quote: Zeiss 50mm Makro Planar, EF 100L F2,8, EF 180L F3,5, Leica Visoflex 3,5/65.
My own testing revealed three "infinity excellent" macro lenses: Leica R 2,8/60, Leica R Apo 2,8/100 and Canon RF 100L F 2,8.
I found these 3 lenses can be used from macro to infinity without any compromise on quality or bokeh.
I cannot strongly enough recommend the RF 100 macro!
Click to expand...
Lately, I'm lusting after the TS-E 50mm 2.8 macro. I'm trying to think of some unique projects to utilize it for a week and then I'll rent it for a week. I know the tilt effect is less helpful at macro distances, so I want to think carefully...
 
Upvote 0
#97
P-visie said:
Today Digital Camera World (link) posted the following specs for the R5 mk II:
  • 45MP stacked sensor
  • Fully electronic shutter
  • 60fps continuous shooting
  • 8-stops in-body image stabilization system
  • Dual Pixel AF II with AI-powered autofocus
  • New Digic X family processor
  • 8K 60p / 4K 120p video
  • 400MP IBIS Hi-res shot
Click to expand...
Thanks for sharing.

High fps and 8k framerate would be a good indication they have managed heating well.
 
Upvote 0
#98
P-visie said:
Today Digital Camera World (link) posted the following specs for the R5 mk II:
  • 45MP stacked sensor
  • Fully electronic shutter
  • 60fps continuous shooting
  • 8-stops in-body image stabilization system
  • Dual Pixel AF II with AI-powered autofocus
  • New Digic X family processor
  • 8K 60p / 4K 120p video
  • 400MP IBIS Hi-res shot
Click to expand...
That's essentially the same specs that were posted on Canonrumors.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 users
Upvote 0
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

P
First impressions of a mirrorless late adopter, 7D2 -> R6
Replies
7
Views
7K
chik0240
C
Optics Patent
RF Plans for Big Lenses? Keep 400mm f2.8 IS III or send it back?
Replies
23
Views
7K
AlanF
AlanF
H
Photos of Canon Smartphone with Integrated APS-C Sensor, Phone, Internet!
Replies
29
Views
10K
LDS
L
Canon Rumors
Poll Added: Here's Why Canon Doesn't Need to Innovate, But it Should
Replies
159
Views
37K
stevelee
stevelee
Canon Rumors
The 5DayDeal Photography Bundle for 2017 Sale is Now On! With Exclusive Content & Prizes for Canon R
Replies
0
Views
3K
Canon Rumors
Canon Rumors
Top Bottom
Back
Home
Forums
Media
Menu