Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM - The Brick

Ricardo222 wrote in post #10716946
You going to tell us why?
That's a lovely pic.

It was always very soft on my 5D

quadrap wrote in post #10717016
It was always very soft on my 5D

Curious...do you think it was the camera, or have you micro adjusted your present camera?...those shots you just posted are lovely!

Heh! I can see the love, what's the hate?

quadrap wrote in post #10717016
It was always very soft on my 5D

Meaning your 5D2, or a 5D Classic? Is it the same lens you are using now?

I will sell my lens, i don't want it, Because...........

...... Canon may produce newer version which will blow away this current model, and then i want one, anyone want to buy my lens?
It is great and i never regret it and had some winner shots with it on all bodies from 350D up to 1DsIII.

quadrap wrote in post #10717016
It was always very soft on my 5D

I'll believe that, I had the same problem with my original copy. I didn't know any better at the time, my newer copy is much better. (UT vs UV)

Ricardo222 wrote in post #10717036
Curious...do you think it was the camera, or have you micro adjusted your present camera?...those shots you just posted are lovely!

tonylong wrote in post #10717168
Meaning your 5D2, or a 5D Classic? Is it the same lens you are using now?

Yes that was with the 5D classic.. It still seam to be a little off on the 5dMKii Just can't seam to nail proper focus

I have it micro adjusted for +10 on the 1D MKiii

Exif info


Camera Model Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Firmware Firmware Version 1.2.5
Shooting Date/Time 08/12/10 12:31:48
Owner's Name kendra alexis.com
Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/125
Av( Aperture Value ) 4.0
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
ISO Speed 400
Lens EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Focal Length 70.0mm
Image Size 3888x2592
Image Quality RAW
Flash Off
White Balance Mode Color Temperature(4800K)
AF Mode One-Shot AF
Picture Style Standard
Sharpness 5
Contrast 0
Saturation -1
Color tone 0
Color Space sRGB
Long exposure noise reduction 2:On
High ISO speed noise reduction 1:On
Highlight tone priority 0isable
File Size 10632KB
Dust Delete Data No
Drive Mode Single shooting
AF Microadjustment 10
Date/Time(UTC)
Latitude
Longitude
Altitude
Geographic coordinate system

Heres my two daughters (with the dark hair) before going out last night....!

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quadrap wrote in post #10717016
It was always very soft on my 5D

Pretty sharp on my 7D, handheld @ 70mm 2.8

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Use live view and manual focus(tripod mounted camera, f stop wide open!) on a ruler or yard stick laying on a table or othe flat suface- maybe 10-20 feet away. Put the best focus at a specific inch or foot mark. Review the shot. If it is spot on, go to multiple objects on the table. Use the viewfinder and repeat the process by using manual focus. Progress to auto focus but use a single spot instead of the pattern modes. Make sure you are not using AI servo.
This might tell you if there is a difference between manual or auto. If you have two bodies and a couple of lenses, swap them around to verify where the problem lies.
I once had a strange problem and it turned out to be a dirty contact on the body. Go for simple solutions first

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Typical, yesterday I polished my car and today it rains

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