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300rd - how good is the AF in real world on 5D II?

Started Apr 14, 2013 | Discussions thread
joger
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Re: 300rd - how good is the AF in real world on 5D II?

MAC wrote:

some good photos, thanks for sharing

the first two have nervous bokeh - the backdrop was tough

1d4 or 7d with 70-200 f2.8 II would be better for fps action imo  - and less expensive setup

if I could afford the great 300, which I can't, I wouldn't hold on to a 5dii

well - as you have recognized - the bokeh is a bit nervous since we still don't have "real spring time" as usual this time of the year. Green leaves in the background make it much more pleasant.

A 7D would need a 200 f/2.0 to get a similar bokeh as the 300 f/2.8 in FF - so the price is roughly the same.

If you would use a 7D with a 70-200 f/2.8 you would get at the same FOV much more depth of field and an even more nervous background.

Why would I buy a 7D or a MK III when it is imminent that a 7D II and a MK IV will be out sooner or later and what I really want

It happens rather seldom that you buy all equipment at the same time but once you have some gear it is key (IMHO) that you do smart decisions. Lenses are keepers - cameras are disposals - too less progress at Canon in the past four years for my taste (very personal opinion and backed up by most results I get)

I have high hopes for both cameras - very high hopes !!!!!

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