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Calaverasgrande
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Aug 31, 2018
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lastzeroThe Canon 85L is it's own thing. People buy Canon DSLRs to get access to Canon glass. There is a reason there are several 3rd party video cameras that have Canon EF mounts. How many have Nikon, Sony or Fuji mount?
lastzero
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Sep 15, 2018
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CalaverasgrandeAnd how many have an actual video PL mount? Making a mirrorless video lens isn't as worthwhile because you can always adapt a DSLR lens on a mirrorless body. You can get more reach with a Canon one and moreso with Nikon one. Keep in mind that most video lens are manual focus so they "look" the same, sans the mount and moreso distance.
Ignoring that point using a photo lens for video isn't as whole while since you have focus breathing and they might not be parfocal. Nothing stops you from adapting or do anything.
Ignoring that point using a photo lens for video isn't as whole while since you have focus breathing and they might not be parfocal. Nothing stops you from adapting or do anything.
Steve007
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Nov 8, 2018
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CalaverasgrandeTrue in the past but some of the after market glass is dam good these days. I have used this lens and have 2 manual copies. This version has a personality, focus is slow, it technically should be a good low light lens but hunts for focus in low light, CA can be an issue so you have to structure your shot to avoid this.
Having said all the above it can produce some incredible shot w/ fantastic bokeh. It's a buy just recognise it's weaknesses.
Calaverasgrande
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Nov 8, 2018
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Steve007are you talking about the current MKII version or the original mid 90's version? I believe the current version has better multicoating and not nearly as much CA or corner softness as the older one.
I'd have to go look up the dpreview comparison.
Personally I'd have been all over this a few months ago. But have since jumped ship to Fuji.
Still have a Canon, since it is helpful to have 2 cameras for a couple reasons. But I am only buying lenses for the Fuji at this point. (because Fuji doesn't really make anything less than great lenses, and they are much more reasonably priced than Canon!)
romanko
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Nov 8, 2018
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Calaverasgrandehmm, Fuji glass is very impressive actually. The 56 1.2 may not be quite as distinguished as Canon's 85, but it is worth to have a system built around it too. Both Canon, Nikon and Fuji has some spectacular glass, with each brand having it's strength and weaknesses. For Canon my favorites would be 85L 1.2 II and 70-200L 2.8 IS II, while Fuji has amazing 56 1.2 and 14 2.8 among others. And I prefer to use the camera and the lenses of the same manufacture so as to have the optimally matched system. Thus, I would use Canon system because of 85 1.2 II rather than using Sigma 85 because of having a Canon body...
Calaverasgrande
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Nov 8, 2018
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romankoI wish Sigma would make some of their fast constant aperture zooms for Fuji X!
The cool ones seem to all be APSC anyway.
Steve007
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Nov 8, 2018
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CalaverasgrandeHmm a good question, off the cuff I would have said it was a II but now I am not sure. I borrowed it from a friend so I will see if I can reach him. The other variable is that my body is a 5D MK II which is not known for its fast focus.
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