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if ultimate IQ is not a concern, the non-L lens that fits the focal length as a general walk-around lens is EF 28-135 f3.5-5.6 IS USM

Same quirk on 5D from 2005.  Nothing to worry about...

I too have a 5D and a couple of L-lenses.  My colleague recently purchased a Fuji X-Pro 1 and it bests the JPEG image quality my 5D can throw at it.  No AA filter gets you sharp images SOOC for...

this indeed is big news! hopefully Canon will extend the updated firmware for the 5D3...  http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_1d_x#DriversAndSoftware 

http://www.canonrumors.com/2012/10/canon-eos-1d-x-firmware-update-addresses-f8-red-af-points-in-ai-servo/looks like canon...

I agree this is a stunning lens. I'm using mine with a 5D and just love the combo. it is sharp wide open and produces lovely bokeh.

The 35f2 is a great lens and a lot better in both build quality and IQ than the 50f1.8 I find if focuses more accurately than the 50f1.8 as well. Closest focusing distance is good too making it...