Just got a 5d MK II Kit

Been wanting to upgrade from my 50D with 17-85mm for a long time! Just got my Manfrotto 190CXPRO4 and my 5d MK II Kit! So excited!

I was debating on 7d but I shoot mostly landscape/portrait so I don't need the extra speed at all. And because of what I shoot, I figured the MK II would make the most sense. Next on my list is the 17-40L and the 1.4 III Extender.

Congratulations. I got mine last week. How do you like it so far?

So far, I love it. Massive upgrade for 2 reasons:
1. Massive upgrade from my 50d w/ 17-85mm
2. Having a good tripod to allow me to do nice night photography and get better still shots

The more you use the Mk2 the more it impresses. I still have a 50D which is perfectly fine in good light. But when the light goes down the 5D Mk2 earns its keep.

Use it in the best of health. And consider the 16-35 2.8 II.

tvphotog wrote in post #12815181
Use it in the best of health. And consider the 16-35 2.8 II.

I second this

Got my 5dm2 a month ago and I am in love with mine. Congrats and enjoy

Elan22 wrote in post #12814429
Next on my list is the 17-40L and the 1.4 III Extender.

Congrats on the new equipment -

I hope you realize that the series III extender is designed for none of the lenses you have or the lens you want (17-40 L) - it will work with your 70-200 f4 but the circuitry is designed to be used to its maximum with series II lenses like the 70-200 f2.8 IS II and the 300mm f2.8 IS II - and whatever other new designs Canon has up its sleeve.

If you are planning for the future, then it's the right extender I suppose, but for the only lens you have now that it will fit on (the 70-200 f4), you'd be paying a substantial premium over the series II and not getting much (if any) benefit (except a higher resale value)..... Even the series I would be essentially the same other than the weather-sealing - but for the kind of shooting I imagine you do, I doubt that weather-sealing would be much of a factor.

Also, if you do plan on getting heavier equipment the 11 pound capacity of the Manfrotto 190CXPro4 might be insufficient..I had one for a few days and exchanged it for an aluminum tripod that was half the price, a foot taller, and a pound lighter with a 35 pound capacity as opposed to 11 pounds.......while I liked the look and feel of the 190CX, the load capacity was not enough for me - nor was the 5 foot height - and I don't think I'd have ever used the 90 degree adjustable column. Hell, my camera and heavier lenses and head weigh about 11 pounds alone - Using my gimbal head, that with the camera and no lens or flash probably is close to or may even exceed 11 pounds. Add on the weight of a camera bag hanging from the center column to steady the whole thing in windy conditions and 11 pounds is just inadequate - Just some food for thought.

If you are happy with what you have and set on getting the series III extender, then by all means, get whatever makes you happy!!!

Peace,
D.

Delija wrote in post #12815828
Congrats on the new equipment -

I hope you realize that the series III extender is designed for none of the lenses you have or the lens you want (17-40 L) - it will work with your 70-200 f4 but the circuitry is designed to be used to its maximum with series II lenses like the 70-200 f2.8 IS II and the 300mm f2.8 IS II - and whatever other new designs Canon has up its sleeve.

If you are planning for the future, then it's the right extender I suppose, but for the only lens you have now that it will fit on (the 70-200 f4), you'd be paying a substantial premium over the series II and not getting much (if any) benefit (except a higher resale value)..... Even the series I would be essentially the same other than the weather-sealing - but for the kind of shooting I imagine you do, I doubt that weather-sealing would be much of a factor.

Thank you for this. I have no plans on replacing the 70-200 f4 so I will plan on getting the series II. Thanks for saving me several hundred dollars!

Don't plan on anything heavier. The height is fine for me. I also needed the 190CXPRO4 over the 3 due the shortness of it in its compact state as I want the tripod for travel.

Thanks for taking the time to provide this information and help me out. Much appreciated.

Elan22 wrote in post #12815991
Thank you for this. I have no plans on replacing the 70-200 f4 so I will plan on getting the series II. Thanks for saving me several hundred dollars!

Don't plan on anything heavier. The height is fine for me. I also needed the 190CXPRO4 over the 3 due the shortness of it in its compact state as I want the tripod for travel.

Thanks for taking the time to provide this information and help me out. Much appreciated.

Glad to be of help - I found a perfectly mint condition Canon 1.4x extender (v. 2) here on the POTN classifieds - in box with pouch - looked like it had never been used - not a single mark on it of any kind or any sign of wear at all. $175 shipped....that's less than half the price of a new series III I believe - edit - just checked the Canon website and list price is $500!! (and at the time - about 2 years ago, it was the current model, so it may be even less now if you can find one) - I've had a lot of luck getting primo used stuff by posting in the "wanted to buy" section - I was surprised at how many responses I got for not only that but 4 perfect condition EX flash units and a 300mm f4 prime.

Peace,
D.

Delija wrote in post #12816230
I've had a lot of luck getting primo used stuff by posting in the "wanted to buy" section - I was surprised at how many responses I got for not only that but 4 perfect condition EX flash units and a 300mm f4 prime..

Heck, I've gotten PMs for 17-40L just from this post.

i've only done one thing with my 50D since I got my 5D mkii and that was take the batteries out of it. If I had only known,I would not have waited so long to get it. Love the 5D mkii.

Congrats to you.