New Canon Lenses

This is why Canon does so well, they produce top quality lenses that we drool over. the system is what its all about, its not just a camera, or a spec. I shoot Nikon, Canon and Fuji and I prefer Canon and Fuji glass, that's why I'm vested in those systems. Nikon is not far behind and Sony has a ways to go. Its about the system.

Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM Specifications  $1599

• Lens construction: 10 groups 14 elements (1 aspherical lens)
• Coating: ASC, fluorine coating
• Number of diaphragm blades: 9 (circular diaphragm)
• Shortest shooting distance: 85 cm
• Maximum shooting magnification: 0.12 times
• Filter diameter: 77 mm
• Maximum diameter × length: φ88.6 × 105.4 mm
• Weight: Approximately 950 g
• Image stabilization effect: about 4 steps
• Ring type USM

Canon TS-E 135mm f/4L Macro Specifications $2199

• Lens construction: 7 groups 11 elements (2 UD lenses)
• Coating: SWC, fluorine coating
• Number of diaphragm blades: 9 (circular diaphragm)
• Shortest shooting distance: 48.6 cm
• Maximum magnification: 0.5 times
• Filter diameter: 82 mm
• Maximum diameter × length: φ88.5 × 139.1 mm
• Weight: Approximately 1,110 g

Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8L Macro Specifications $2199

• Lens construction: 9 groups 9 elements (UD lens 1 piece)
• Coating: ASC, fluorine coating
• Number of diaphragm blades: 9 (circular diaphragm)
• Minimum focusing distance: 39 cm
• Maximum magnification: 0.5 times
• Filter diameter: 77 mm
• Maximum diameter × length: φ86.9 × 116.5 mm
• Weight: Approximately 915 g

Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro Specifications $2199

• Lens construction: 9 groups 12 elements (2 UD lenses)
• Coating: SWC, ASC, fluorine coating
• Number of diaphragm blades: 9 (circular diaphragm)
• Shortest shooting distance: 27.3 cm
• Maximum magnification: 0.5 times
• Filter diameter: 77 mm
• Maximum diameter × length: φ86.9 × 114.9 mm
• Weight: Approximately 945 g

Ross

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Nikon D850

Nikon announce the D850

Key specs

• 46mp BSI sensor, no LP filter
• 7FPS, 9 FPS with grip
• Full-frame 4K 24/25/30p
• 8K time laps
• ISO 64-25,600, expandable to 32-108,400
• MSRP $3300

• High-Speed Capture: The D850 is capable of shooting up to 7 fps at full resolution, with full AF/AE or 9 fps at full resolution with the addition of an optional battery grip (MB-D18) and EN-EL18a/b battery (Buffer approximately 51 frames of 14-bit lossless RAW capture / 170 frames of 12-bit lossless).
• Wide ISO Range: The D850 offers a wide ISO range from 64-25,600 (Expandable down to ISO 32, up to 102,400).
• Flagship Focus System: The D850 uses the Nikon D5’s 153-point, Multi-Cam 20K AF system, which features 99 cross type sensors, 15 of which are sensitive to f/8.
• EXPEED 5: Behind every great sensor is a great image-processing engine. EXPEED 5 is Nikon’s most powerful engine yet, allowing for fast data readout and swift image processing, improved low light performance, high speed shooting, full-frame 4K UHD video capture and greater power efficiency for longer battery life.

I have been considering medium format of late, especially the Fuji GFX, but I think this is now a better option, I am looking forward to getting my hands on this and trying it out.

The addition of a focus toggle is especially nice, I don't understand why it took Nikon so long to implement this, my Canon cameras have had it for years. I am also hoping for a better live view implementation.

This kind of sounds like the ultimate camera, lets see how it performs in the real world.

DPreview here

DPreview first impressions here

Imaging Resource here

Fstoppers here

The Phoblographer here

PetaPixel here 

Pre order here at B and H

Ross

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High Key Landscape, Mono Lake

Its not often I come across a landscape scene that works as a high key shot, this one seemed to fit the bill for me. Mono lake Tufa, shortly after sunrise.

 5D Mk IV, EF 24-70 f/2.8 L II, Lee Big stopper 10 stop ND filter,
 f/16, 50mm, 1.6 sec, ISO 100, +2 EV.


 5D Mk IV, EF 16-35 f/4 L IS, Lee Little stopper 6 stop ND filter,
 f/11, 16mm, 10 sec, ISO 100.

Same location, that evening

Part of the fun of being a photographer is experimenting and enjoying my time on locations like this.

We had a great three day shoot in the Eastern Sierra and I have a lot of images to go through. Hope to post some more soon.

Ross 

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Photography from Angels 30

Over the Siskiyous
 5D Mk III, EF 24-70 f/2.8 L II, f/7.1, 70mm, 1/400 sec.

 The Views from an airplane can be quite spectacular, if you have a fairly clear window, photography from 30,000 ft can be a lot of fun and good images can be acquired, if the right technique is used.

 Use fast shutter speeds and get your lens right up against the glass. Think about that composition and horizon before pulling the trigger.

737 winglet at sunset
Fuji XT-2, f/1.4, 1/50 sec ISO 250, 56mm

787-9 over NE Canada

5D Mk III, EF 16-35 f/4 L IS, f/11, 30mm, 1/60 sec.

737 winglet and Mt Rainier
Fuji XT-2, f/11, 1/240 sec ISO 250, 56mm

Ross

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