gipper51

The actual "optical quality" between the f2.8 and f4 lenses is very minimal.  Not enough to really be a factor in the decision IMO.  Both are superb. The choice is going to be over how much you ...

Sorry to hear that, definitely frustrating.  I agree that is sounds like a problem with the lens and not the cameras.  About the only thing I can think to try is a good cleaning of the lens ...

While I'm not positive, I believe DxO Pure RAW is a plug-in to use with other RAW software like Lightroom or Adobe ACR.   I've never tried it so I can't comment on how it works.  PhotoLab is their ...

This is a lens I've never tried but would be interested in doing so.  Certainly can't argue with the price.  It's so old there isn't much info available about this lens on modern FF bodies.  While ...

The 5Ds/5DsR are absolutely usable when shooting handheld. Like any high res camera, shutter speed and technique become more critical, but I've found it's a very easy camera to use without a ...

Nice shots!  Looks like your new 7D is treating you well!

I didn't exactly say it's what I think YOU should get, but that for me I'd be getting the 5Ds or 5DsR with the prices today. The 5D4 isn't worth the $1000+ premium for me. Your needs may vary. ...

I'm not sure if FF would have been a savior for Oly or not regardless of when they could have jumped in. That's an awfully crowded playground with a lot of bullies.

I have a FF and a M43 kit. ...

Thank you. Yes. There are still multiple JPG and RAW options to choose from. Or shoot both simultaneously. You don't have to shoot the camera in full 50MP all the time. In my opinion yes. You get ...

I've had the 5D and 5D2, and currently have a 5Ds and a 5D4. I've also had the R5 which I owned for about 6 months and then sold, and that's when I got the 5Ds. The R5 was amazing in many ways, ...

I'm in that boat also.  Now that I think of it, none of my current Canon gear was bought new through retail channels.  Every body, lens and flash I own was bought either used, refurbished from ...

Funny you mention that, as I was using a Tamron 28-75 f2.8 at the time for my standard zoom lens.  But the focusing issue wasn't limited to just that lens on my 7D.  I had used that lens on a 5D, ...

I was an unlucky one who had the opposite experience.  My 7D had a habit of frequently missing focus on shots you wouldn't expect it to.  Like a static portrait using center point.  Many were ...

I think newer RAW software is making the old cameras even better.  Continual software improvement is coaxing cleaner DR and better noise reduction than it ever could when these cameras were new.  ...

Lots of questions in that post. The 28-135 was the first lens I bought when I got into the Canon system about 12 years ago.  I bought it along with a used 1Ds.  The lens did the job.  I sold it ...

I've had the 5D, 5D2, 6D and currently a 5D4. While I've never compared them all directly for what you're asking, from recollection I'd say the 6D is probably the closest to the original 5D of ...

I lug the dorky, cumbersome flash all the time.  I bring it because I much prefer the option to create my own better light than be at the mercy of what's provided.  All the ISO in the world can't ...

If leaning towards the cheaper end of that budget, then a 5D2 is probably your best option.  The old 28-135 is an OK lens and will get you started, but probably won't seem amazing compared to what ...

Funny, they said the same thing about cameras back in the day.

OP seems to have left the building.  Guess we can all save the keyboard strokes at this point.