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Any recommendations on Ultra Wide Angle Zoom lens (at least 12mm) for Canon Full Frame models that also can mount filters?
I was searching for a Ultra Wide Angle zoom lens (at least 12mm) for natural scenery shooting for my 5D mark III that has to be able to mount ND filters (I have a LEE nd system), but unfortunately, I ...
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Architectural photography: Upgrade path from a 1000D? [closed]
I own a Canon 1000D. I've been using it for the past 4 years. Naturally I've outgrown its limits, and I'm saving up to potentially purchase a full frame camera.
Taking in consideration as this would ...
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need recommendation for Canon full frame camera
I'd like to buy a full frame camera. I'm not sure if I'm ready for the 5DMIII. 6D seems to be okay with me, as I'm not interested about having two card slots and I don't shoot a lot of videos.
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Why did Canon come up with APS-H and why did the top-of-the-line 1D's *still* use it and 1.3x crop, when FF existed for four years (the 5D)?
With the 1.5/1.6X (APS-C/DX) crop factors and full frame just about ubiquitous these days in the digital world -- why hadn't Canon's top-of-the-line 1D's moved to FF sooner? It took four years!
Is ...
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Reducing my gear list after moving from Canon APS-C to FF
I am going to order the new Canon 6D and therefore, I'll finally be transitioned into the world of FF very soon after using crop since the 400D and 50D.
Here's my gear list at the moment that I'm ...
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What are the biggest pros & cons of the Canon 6D vs 5D mark II
I'm using the 50D at the moment and trying to enter the full frame digital world. I'm not considering the 5D mark 3 because it's out of budget, and no Nikons as I have a lens collection already in EF ...
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Is there a better macro lens for the Canon EOS system than the MP-E 65mm?
I'm looking to buy my first macro lens to use with a full frame body. I started with Canon 100mm f/2.8L, over Zeis 100mm f/2 into Canon MP-E 65mm, which at this moment I like the best of the lot (I ...
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What's the best fish eye lens money can buy for canon full frame body?
I'm looking for a fish eye lens to use with my 5d.
The alternatives I can see are canon 8-15L f/4 and canon 15 f/2.8.
Canon 15mm is a prime and it has a faster aperture, while 8-15 is an L lens.
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Suitability of zoom lens to 5D full frame sensor camera
Am currently using an EF70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM L zoom lens on my Canon EOS 450D camera. The zoom lens is used for bird photography and I am thinking of upgrading to a Canon 5D MarkIII full frame ...
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Do full frame camera require more power than a crop sensor camera?
I had a Canon 60D and used to get around 800 to 1000 shots on full battery charge. I've now traded my 60D to a 5D Mark II and it looks like it requires a lot more power.
Is this normal for a full ...
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Are Canon T2i lenses usable with 5D Mark II cameras? [duplicate]
I presently own a Canon EOS t2i and I am looking to purchase the Canon EOS 5D Mark II. Are all my lenses compatible?
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Decrypting Canon's Nomenclature Of Cameras
I'm an avid Canon user and I haven't used any cam other than Canon's ever. Right now, I'm having a 550D with 70-200 to compliment it.
My question today is, Canon has a very wide range of camera ...
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What are the cons of a 5D Mark II? How does it compare to other FF bodies from Canon?
For those of you who have or have had a 5D Mark II. What do you not like about it?
If you have a 5D Mark II and another full-frame model, in what kind of situations you prefer one over the other?
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What is the difference between EF and EF-S lenses?
This is specific to Canon, but what is the difference between EF and EF-S lenses?
