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Canon Eg-S Super Precision Matte Focusing Screen
The Canon Eg-S Super Precision Matte Focusing Screen is an interchangeable focusing screen compatible with the Canon EOS 5D-Mark II camera. The Super Precision Matte screen improves the ease of focusing when doing manual focus, but is not recommended for use with lenses slower than f/2.8. With these slower lenses, the viewfinder will actually look darker than with the standard Eg-A screen.
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by PowerReviews(based on 78 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
93%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (58)
- Reliable (23)
- Lightweight (8)
- Durable (6)
- Easy to install (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits (47)
- Macro photography (34)
- Everyday (29)
- Landscape photography (22)
- Studio (19)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Professional (26), Semi-professional (26), Enthusiast (24)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (56)
Most Liked Positive Review
So good you won't notice it's there
When you really get into photography, it's the little things that really count. This is one of those little things. When you upgrade to a faster lens, and especially a manual focus (MF...Read complete review
When you really get into photography, it's the little things that really count. This is one of those little things. When you upgrade to a faster lens, and especially a manual focus (MF) lens, you will need this focusing screen to take advantage of the faster lenses' increased precision and focusing peculiarites.
Some background: the stock screen is meant to provide an image which is more or less in focus, which aids composition when using autofocus (AF). In contrast, the Eg-S does not refine the focus, therefore allowing the viewer to determine where the focal point is sans AF. Also this screen eliminates the sparkle/dazzle I've seen using the stock focusing screen in the 5dmkii when trying to focus manually. The Eg-S lets in slightly more light, which enables MF in challenging conditions, but if you don't use MF, you won't see much difference with this screen.
It does darken the viewfinder (quite a bit in some situations) for lenses slower than f4, so if you MF with those lenses you're better off getting to know the stock focusing screen.
It's not a split-screen or mesh focus system like on older SLR cameras. There are no focusing aids other than the improved viewfinder image, so if your eyes aren't focusing the shot will still be off. That said, if you really look through the viewfinder when taking a photo and take a second or two to compose, this focusing screen will help a lot.
Nobody gave me any money to write this rave review. Some things are what they are, and this is one of them. No kidding.
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Most Liked Negative Review
OK
The viewfinder was slightly darker using F2.8 lenses, but not terribly so. It did assist with manual focusing, but not quite as dramatically as I had hoped. My copy had a few scratches ...Read complete review
The viewfinder was slightly darker using F2.8 lenses, but not terribly so. It did assist with manual focusing, but not quite as dramatically as I had hoped. My copy had a few scratches on the fresnel side[...]
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Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Portraits
Comments about Canon Eg-S Super Precision Matte Focusing Screen:
Easy to install and it makes a huge difference while manual focusing. With this focusing screen, my manual focus is better at f/1,4 than the autofocus of my 5DII. It does darken the viewfinder for lens with a max aperture of f/4 or less though.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Not Functional
Best Uses
Comments about Canon Eg-S Super Precision Matte Focusing Screen:
I've been hearing about this piece of equipement for quite a while now so I figured I would give it a try. I shoot most of my photographs with an aperture ranging from f/1.4 to f/2.2 and was told that this would make a big difference in order to improve my manual focusing skills. The screen is easy to install but it only takes a few snaps to realise that.... there really isn't that big of a difference after all with the screen. At first I was putting the blame on the environment lighting or this or that... thinking I could convince myself that it would show some kind of usefulness sooner or later... but that time never came, at least, not yet.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Canon Eg-S Super Precision Matte Focusing Screen:
I have a Canon 85mm 1.2L and found it difficult to determine the exact manual focus when shooting portraits at 1.2 aperture. The DOF is wafer thin and it is very important to have the eyes in focus. The Canon EG-S Super Precision Matte Focusing Screen was a big help in determining proper manual focus. Don't hesitate buying the EG-S if you shoot "Fast Glass" and want precision focusing.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Macro Photography
- Manual focusing
- Portraits
Comments about Canon Eg-S Super Precision Matte Focusing Screen:
I bought this screen to use Zeiss manual focus lenses on my 5D Mark II. It's an absolute world of difference compared to the default screen. The points of focus are really clear and sharp. But the best part is that it's extremely easy to differentiate between what's in focus and what isn't, since the screen allows you to see the exact depth of field your image will have. What you see through the viewfinder is exactly how your picture will turn out, and I love that. I can nail perfect focus manually every time, even at apertures as fast as 1.2.
Granted, this screen is slightly darker than the default screen, but it's a really negligible difference. I hardly notice or care about it. Bottom line, I couldn't recommend this enough for anyone who uses manual focus, or if your autofocus isn't being as reliable as it should be.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon Eg-S Super Precision Matte Focusing Screen:
Great with Zeiss lensen and EOS mkII.
Subjects pop in and out of focus.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon Eg-S Super Precision Matte Focusing Screen:
Maybe I bought this product expecting a miracle - I don't know.
It's pretty good, like others have said, at apertures wider than 2.8, but other than that, I don't see much of a difference between this and the standard Eg-A focusing screen.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Shallow DOF
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Canon Eg-S Super Precision Matte Focusing Screen:
I bought this to go with my 5D mark ii and Zeiss lens. I was having trouble catching things in focus with the stock screen and had considered returning the Zeiss lens for an autofocus lens instead until I read the reviews for this and gave it a try. It took about 5 min to change, everything you need is included and at first I didn't think there was too much of a difference until I started shooting with it. I don't think I have missed focus since. As others say your subject just seems to pop more and it is easier to determine what is in focus. For me I don't think I would shoot this combo without it. Even at 1.4 I'm able to get my subjects in perfect focus. Overall it does exactly what it says it does and doesn't cost an arm and a leg to do it. Great product.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Portraits
- Traveling
Comments about Canon Eg-S Super Precision Matte Focusing Screen:
I bought this screen mainly to use along side my Samyang 35mm f1.4 - it's an excellent combination. There's a huge improvement in manual focus accuracy via the viewfinder with this focus screen compared to the stock screen that comes with the 5D II. Installation was very easy, couldn't be happier with it!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Canon Eg-S Super Precision Matte Focusing Screen:
I have Zeiss 50 F2.0 ZE len with 5D2. Yes, manual focus was killing me. But with this Eg-s, focusing is much more accurate.
It took me 3 mins to replace the screen. You can google youtube for it.
Remember to change your camera config from Eg-a to Eg-s.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clearness
- Easy To Use
Cons
- No Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Canon Eg-S Super Precision Matte Focusing Screen:
Increase the overall quality of viewer, it is very clear. useful for high precision exposure. Best if has a grid built in.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Portraits
Comments about Canon Eg-S Super Precision Matte Focusing Screen:
There is not a huge differene with 2.8 lenses but with a 1.8 it really helps you focus manually. I have not tried it with any lenses that are slower than 2.8 so I do not know if it makes the viewfinder darker. Installing the focusing screen is easy but make sure you do it somewhere where there is not a lot of dust because the camera will be open for a little while. If you have any 1.8 or 1.4 lenses, this is a must-have focusing screen. It will show you the actual depth of field so you can make sure your photos are in focus.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Affordable
- Durable
- Easy install
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Landscape Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Canon Eg-S Super Precision Matte Focusing Screen:
I used this on my 5D MK2 because I use manual focus lenses (zeiss) and was having issues with focus.
VERY easy installation and excellent packaging.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Perfect
- Reliable
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Canon Eg-S Super Precision Matte Focusing Screen:
without this product my shots would be below average ,with it I'm A+ ....thanks for having
this other fine products i buy from B & H !!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon Eg-S Super Precision Matte Focusing Screen:
I got this because my Voigtlander 40mm (manual focus lens) has become my go-to everyday lens. Right away, I noticed a difference in how the subject "pops" when in focus. Installation was relatively easy. Definitely a worthy upgrade from the standard focusing screen.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Fragile
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
Comments about Canon Eg-S Super Precision Matte Focusing Screen:
I use it primarily for my zeiss glass. Please be careful, do NOT touch the screen with your hands. I also somehow chipped a small portion of the screen, its very fragile. If you have f/4 or slower glass your screen will get dimmer.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Outside
Comments about Canon Eg-S Super Precision Matte Focusing Screen:
Canon only recomends that this focus screen be used with F2.8 or wider lens. I have to say listen to Canon. A signifcant reduction in light coming thru the view finder even with a 2.8 lens. Remeber to set the screen type in the camera setting or exposer will be off. I realy wish Canon would make a split prism screen like the ones from the old manule focus days. From Ziess web page I understant third parties are making split prism view screens. I will investigate not will to buy the 1D for this feature. At the end of the day I am not sure that it realy addes value.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
Comments about Canon Eg-S Super Precision Matte Focusing Screen:
I actually had to replace the factory focusing screen after i initially installed this to tell what difference there was on my 5d Mark ii. It is subtle but effective. Needed this to aid in manual focus with Zeiss lenses.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Canon Eg-S Super Precision Matte Focusing Screen:
Easy to install and a must have for photographers who want to see an accurate depth of field through the viewfinder.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- price
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Manual Focus Glass
- Portraits
- Traveling
Comments about Canon Eg-S Super Precision Matte Focusing Screen:
I've used this focusing screen for my ZE line of lenses.
At first, I wasn't amazed at the difference between this screen and stock. After using it for several days the difference is more significant. Viewing areas that are out of focus is much more apparent with this screen!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- No Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
Comments about Canon Eg-S Super Precision Matte Focusing Screen:
The jury is still out on this Focusing Screen. I have not taken enough pictures to give any kind of review yet. The service that B&H provided was excellent.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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- Price: $32.50
- GBP 20.75
What's in the Box
- Installation Tool
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