Canon 5D and Vignetting

[John]

Thanks for that info Mike.

John

Originally Posted by miketoll

There is supposed to be new Canon stuff coming out on 24th August so might be worth waiting to see whats announced. One website reported a Canon teaser of 'a legend has to start sometime'! New stuff may push the price of current gear down if its in the same market sector.

[Chris West]

Agreed Mike, it would be wise to wait a few weeks.

John, I also have the 24/105 which rarely leaves the 5D - good lens.
I am also delighted to have a great example of the 100-400. In my opinion and based purely on my copy, the best Canon lens I have ever tried!

5D + 100-400 = superb combination.

Let us all know what decision you come to after the upcoming announcement.

Regards

Chris.

[John]

Chris, I was a bit impetuous and bid £1170 for a new 5D on Ebay. I later regretted not waiting for the forthcoming announcment. In the event I was lucky I was outbid by £20. I am now waiting.

Kind rgards,

John

Originally Posted by Chris West

Agreed Mike, it would be wise to wait a few weeks.

John, I also have the 24/105 which rarely leaves the 5D - good lens.
I am also delighted to have a great example of the 100-400. In my opinion and based purely on my copy, the best Canon lens I have ever tried!

5D + 100-400 = superb combination.

Let us all know what decision you come to after the upcoming announcement.

Regards

Chris.

[Wheeler]

Originally Posted by John

Recently, I took the opportunity to look through the viewfinder of a Canon 5D with a 17/40 mm L series lens fitted. I was surprised to notice considerable vignetting. Does anyone know if this is present on the actual sensor?

John.

I've used this combination once and I didn't notice any vignetting. The 17-40 used to be my first choice for hangar/museum work but once I'd moved to full frame I found it far too wide so I now use a 24-105 (which I'm very happy with indeed). The 17-40 has sat in my bag unused since then.

[John]

Originally Posted by Wheeler

I've used this combination once and I didn't notice any vignetting. The 17-40 used to be my first choice for hangar/museum work but once I'd moved to full frame I found it far too wide so I now use a 24-105 (which I'm very happy with indeed). The 17-40 has sat in my bag unused since then.

Thanks for your comments. I think that, that is what will happen to my 17/40 too. I am not an ultra wide angle fan. I have recently taken an interest in photographing steam locomotives I don't think anything looks worse than an elongated boiler.

John.

[Wheeler]

When I had a 10D as a backup/wide angle camera the 17-40 got used a great deal but I just didn't like the distortion with the 5D. I've considered selling it but I'm sure it'll come in handy sometime.

[John]

Well I have finally aquired a 5D I haven't had chance to try it yet but will let you all know what I think , eventually. Thank you all for you helpful comments.

John