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May 17, 2013 16:44:06   #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
The suite does some nice things but it's not a replacement for Photoshop.
I use both CS6 and the OnOne suite.


Thanks, but I guess what I meant to ask is for a comparison of the features of elements 11 and the onOne suite. I'm not interested in buying the CS version as it has more and cost more than I'll ever use.

I am not wanting to buy both elements 11 and onOne if they both contain the same features.
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May 17, 2013 11:55:03   #
I own Lightroom 4.4 and am very happy with it. I'm just now looking to add to this for my PP workflow. I was looking to add Elements 11 but came across onOne Perfect Photo Suite and saw where it does some of the things elements 11 does and a lot more.

Would I benefit more by just purchasing the onOne product for $50.00 more than I can purchase elements 11 for or would you still want both?

I don't have much experience with plugins for LR but see where it's the next step for enhancing my photography!
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May 17, 2013 09:21:25   #
If you're a sams club member you can buy Elements 11 until May 28 at this price. Add 10% if you're not.
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Apr 15, 2013 10:23:15   #
Also in this case, try a plug-in for elements 11 called wire worm. Just google it for the link.
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Apr 3, 2013 20:44:38   #
pappy0352 wrote:
I've done my research and I'm down to these 2 lens. I know the sigma has some soft spots but this is my hobby not my livelihood. I just want to know how owners of these lens feel. I'm not looking for links for comparison.

Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Pappy


I just received my Canon 100-400 last week and these are only a few of my first shots with it. So I'm still getting the feel for it and I'm loving this lens. I have a 60D and went through the same decision process as you. I'm not sorry I made this one.






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Mar 29, 2013 14:04:44   #
jeep_daddy wrote:
This seems like a good idea.


This is exactly what I'm talking about. Precise and easy!
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Mar 29, 2013 13:15:20   #
Photogdog wrote:
I also have the EF 100-400mm f4.5-f5.6L USM IS lens. Take it out and shoot it. If you like the images then it's a good lens. BYW, I use it on a Canon 7D and a 5D MK II. This was taken with the 7D.


Nice photo.. I hope mine come out as good as yours!
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Mar 29, 2013 13:14:01   #
silver wrote:
The best way to test a new lens is to tack a page of a newspaper on the wall, get it really flat and with your new lens on a tripod photograph the newspaper with the camera parallel to the newspaper. This will tell you how sharp your lens really is. I have a stained glass window that I use for this purpose, its flat, passes light and has really good detail and it tells me if there are any problems with the lens. When I first received my Nikon 24=70 lens I did a test and found a wave in the lens and I was given another copy of the lens which tested just fine. Nikon posted a tech alert that some of these lenses had this problem but you had to look very closely in order to see it. Testing lenses this way is a really good idea.
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I like this idea for testing as you are using a tripod, constant EV, distance and lighting. Not much room for a variable to be changed unless done on purpose or lighting coming through window changes but not likely. Thanks for your reply!
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Mar 29, 2013 13:09:35   #
Photogdog wrote:
I also have the EF 100-400mm f4.5-f5.6L USM IS lens. Take it out and shoot it. If you like the images then it's a good lens. BYW, I use it on a Canon 7D and a 5D MK II. This was taken with the 7D.


Thanks for the reply, but again I don't find this to be a true test for focus accuracy or constant sharpness as it leaves room for too many variables being implemented.
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Mar 29, 2013 09:35:11   #
Panacea Particulars wrote:
I tested my new Nikon kit 18-55 and 55-200 lenses because of so many warnings I read on this site about poor quality with focusing problems. I'm pretty sure I got the link from this site too. B/T/W the test was easy to do and my lenses tested fine. http://photographylife.com/how-to-quickly-test-your-dslr-for-autofocus-issues


Thank you for this reply. Now I agree with this test as it is a more reliable way for testing your camera and lens for focusing issues and is more inline with what my findings are on the web.

I was just curious how many folks on this forum actually tested a new lens before its return date from the seller expired and what your method was. So far it's been surprising to me.
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Mar 29, 2013 09:28:54   #
Radioman wrote:
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I do a quick and dirty test. e.g. I recently bought a Nikon
AF-S DX VR II Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm lens. There is a small park on the other side of the road - estimate about 150 to 200 feet away. ( See picture 1 from my front door). It has a sign with information. I took a photograph of it hand-held at 200mm, selected an aperture of f9 and 1/320 Sec exposure. See Picture 2. Cropping just the sign from this I can read the text. See Picture 3.
As is was a test, there is no processing or sharpening.
I was quite impressed by the VRii

I took the photograph with the Nikon D5200

i really must get the tape out and measure the exact distance.
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I appreciate you showing this test, but I don't see it being a real test. You can't determine if it may have back or front focusing problems. It only test that you can zoom and see a blurry crop.

Again I don't mean to sound unappreciative of your comments, just that this isn't a valid test for a lens.
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Mar 29, 2013 08:35:19   #
I have to admit I find it surprising that more extensive testing is not done or mentioned due to the high cost of lenses and lack of quality control with some manufacturers.

I would hate to find out a month from now that my focusing is off and it is not due to my misuse of my camera or lens.
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Mar 29, 2013 07:22:08   #
It just seems to me that you would want to test your lens within the return period after purchase in case you get one that might have issues.

I find when researching lenses that a lot of people have mixed reviews on any given lens. I know these reviews are from the users perspective and it certainly can be due to incorrect use of the lens, but why chance not testing it upon receiving a new lens?
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Mar 28, 2013 21:51:43   #
I'm going to receive my new Canon 100-400 lens tomorrow and was reading on how to properly test a lens for focus issues. I found the following two links:

http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2010/11/how-to-test-a-lens

http://www.dphotojournal.com/focus-test-chart.pdf

I'm just wondering how many folks find issues with their NEW lens purchases while testing them? This seems pretty simple and thought for what a lens cost that every one would do this, but I don't see much when I search this forum.

BTW, I use a Canon 60D for what it's worth.
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Mar 20, 2013 18:49:12   #
imagemeister wrote:
hj wrote:
imagemeister wrote:
You might just be better off thinking of a different camera body - one that does better/higher ISO ? If you still want a lens, the Canon 70-200 F4 non IS is very hard to beat ! For about the same money ( $600) you can also get a Sigma EX 100-300 F4 - a GREAT lens , as that is what I use !


OP wants to shoot football and don't know about other areas of the country but in our area, most football games are at night and the f4 lens won't work... need the f2.8.


He also has a budget ! The F4 lens WILL work if you turn the ISO up - for the price of the 2.8 lens you can buy a decent hi ISO body AND F4 lens ..... but if you absolutely MUST have and want to lug the 2.8 lens the Sigma is OK - if you buy it from where you can return it if need be - and yes, the focus may be just a tick slower than Canon. With the 2.8, for ergonomic reasons, you will probably want to be on a monopod also.
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As I am also looking for something in this range then why wouldn't the canon 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM work since it basically covers the range and has IS? I see no one has mentioned it but curious?
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