Canon 7D New AutoFocus King…
the 7D “bested every camera on our Auto Focus Torture Test when using the center focus point only. It came in second only to the revamped Canon 1D MKIII when using all 19 focus points. So, if you’re looking for a camera that can pass the autofocus torture test- on a budget- this camera simply can’t be beat.
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This high-performance lens was designed with portability and handling ease in mind. One Super UD-glass element, whose characteristics are similar to fluorite, and one UD-glass element result in sharp pictures from corner-to-corner. The lens also has a built-in hood and a detachable tripod mount.
This lens is ideal for sports and wildlife photography. The newly designed optical system has one fluorite element and two UD-glass elements to obtain high resolution and high contrast. Also, the minimum focusing distance was reduced to 18 ft. (5.5m). Extender EF 2x II can be attached to increase the focal length to 1200mm while retaining AF (at the center focusing point with the EOS-1v and EOS-3).
Canon EF 600mm f/4.0 L IS USM Lens Review by the-digital-picture.com
Unless you are with other avid/pro photographers (or alone), expect stares and lots of questions from those around you when using the Canon EF 600mm f/4.0 L IS USM Lens. It garners lots of attention. Respond politely and don’t worry about it. Then show them the pictures you have taken with your 600. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. And in the hands of a good photographer, the Canon EF 600mm f/4.0 L IS USM Lens will create pictures that generate lots of admiration.
The EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM is a high performance, water-resistant, and ultra wide-angle Canon L-series lens. It has been specifically designed for improved edge-to-edge image quality that will meet the strict requirements of professional and high-end amateur photographers. It features 3 high-precision aspherical lens elements, each of a different type: ground, replica and GMo for even better image quality than the original EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM. The circular aperture produces a beautiful and natural background blur when shooting at wider apertures. Other features include internal focusing, a ring type USM (Ultra Sonic Monitor), and new AF algorithms for fast and quiet autofocusing.
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens Review by the-digital-picture.com
The Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens is what I consider one of the most important lenses in Canon’s lineup. Taking over the ultra-wide angle position of the available professional grade f/2.8 zoom lenses from the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM Lens, the 16-35 L II becomes the new standard for professional and serious amateur photographers alike.
Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 L II by kenrockwell
The Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 L II is a great lens that just works. When mine arrived, I took it out and shot with it for two weeks in California’s Eastern Sierra and Yosemite before I bothered to pick it apart with any formal tests.
The results for real photos are simply stunning. You ought to see them on a 30″ monitor or in print! All I can show on your screen are much smaller vignettes.
Comparing EF 16-35mm f/2.8L and the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM by William L. Castleman
Both the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L and the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM lenses produce superb images with minimal distortion across a wide range of angles and apertures. Both lenses have excellent central field imaging performance when shot at f/2.8. It is difficult to see a difference in the high quality images produced by either lens.
Offering a comprehensive combination of speed, accuracy and image quality, the EOS-1D Mark IV is the perfect choice for professional photographers and subjects on the move. With a completely redesigned 45-point AF system including 39 cross-type points, a new AI Servo II AF focus tracking system with improved algorithm combined with 10 fps continuous shooting, the EOS-1D Mark IV can handle even high-speed situations with ease. An APS-H sized 16.1 Megapixel CMOS Sensor, Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors, a spectacular ISO range of 100 – 12800 (up to 102400 in H3 mode) with an advanced noise reduction system helps ensure sharp, low-noise images even in low-light situations. Add advanced Live View shooting, Full HD movie recording with selectable frame rates and manual exposure control plus a host of new features that enhance every facet of the shooting process. The EOS-1D Mark IV is the choice of professionals looking for the ultimate in SLR performance.
