Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM [Archive] - Page 12 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

DonJuanMair

1st of February 2009 (Sun), 12:22

Let me make sure I understand what your saying:
So you shot a 6-second exposure, and manually carried the flash with you & fired it off on various sides/angles of the car to get everything lit correctly?
Painting with light essentially right? Neat concept!
I guess that's a poor man's way of getting the effect of a multiple flash setup without the extra flashes.

lol so true, but now it made me really want another 2 flashes!
i metered the background so the stratosphere would not be blown out. I set it at f8 and then the shutter speed was 6 seconds, so i put it in manual and walked around the car shooting the flash, like you say at all the angles of the car. I think this works well on white, i wonder what it would be like on a color car

John_TX

1st of February 2009 (Sun), 12:24

lol so true, but now it made me really want another 2 flashes!
i metered the background so the stratosphere would not be blown out. I set it at f8 and then the shutter speed was 6 seconds, so i put it in manual and walked around the car shooting the flash, like you say at all the angles of the car. I think this works well on white, i wonder what it would be like on a color car

You may have gotten some nasty reflections from the flash if it was a black/navy car with heavy clear coat.
I guess that's what softboxes are for.

yokotas13

1st of February 2009 (Sun), 18:27

btw, i did some testing last night at the photo store.

at -1/3 EV the 17-40 was brigter by maybe that much to 0 ev than the 10-22 on 17. on a 5dmk2
Furthermore, the 17-40 has more left to right distortion, as the horizon bends downwards a tad bit more than the 10-22 on 17mm.

in case anyone cares

John_TX

2nd of February 2009 (Mon), 01:23

South Dakota state capitol building:

databreaker

2nd of February 2009 (Mon), 08:38

I've just ordered the 17-40L, looks a great lens I can't wait to get it!

Some really fantastic shots throughout this thread that helped me make my decision.

WhyFi

2nd of February 2009 (Mon), 16:28

From a few hours ago -

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/3247972465_3d2a835448.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whyfinyc/3247972465/sizes/o/)

subarudyke

2nd of February 2009 (Mon), 19:02

just picked up this lens this afternoon.. i have hearts in my eyes..

http://swhelan.smugmug.com/photos/466666251_qNr8T-L.jpg

http://swhelan.smugmug.com/photos/466627549_ApFcu-L-1.jpg

Jman13

2nd of February 2009 (Mon), 19:16

I just bought a like new used copy of the 17-40L that should be here tomorrow (I think). It's replacing my Tokina 12-24 now that I've moved to the 1DII. Sad to see the Tokina go, but for the 1mm of extra width (anything wider than 16mm vignettes on my 1DII), I wasn't willing to sacrifice 16mm of length. I'll post some shots when I get a chance.

wallybud

2nd of February 2009 (Mon), 19:18

http://i550.photobucket.com/albums/ii411/Lodzinskiw/MorningLight-2_POTN.jpg

Cmizzle

2nd of February 2009 (Mon), 22:17

one more from my photog assignment

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3348/3249725642_0801392849.jpg

Larger (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3348/3249725642_e19506af8f_b.jpg)

Jman13

2nd of February 2009 (Mon), 22:25

http://i550.photobucket.com/albums/ii411/Lodzinskiw/MorningLight-2_POTN.jpg

Simply beautiful...definitely a photo where scouting and being there for the best light makes the photo. This same composition an hour later in the day would be boring and uninteresting (not due to the composition, but the mundane light and such)...but with this light, it's wonderful!

wallybud

2nd of February 2009 (Mon), 22:32

Wow Jordan thanks! don't forget the fog;)(I think thats what helped diffuse the light so much) I RAN around looking for a good foreground subject but perfect light only lasts so long so I had to post up somewhere lol

zoom_zoom

2nd of February 2009 (Mon), 23:25

http://i550.photobucket.com/albums/ii411/Lodzinskiw/MorningLight-2_POTN.jpg

Wow! I really like this one too! Awesome light!

deanedward

3rd of February 2009 (Tue), 20:48

are film shots welcome here? if not, please just delete this post
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3468/3242828093_13f5ab7375_b.jpg
Canon EOS300 Film SLR
Fuji Superia Xtra ISO400 (expired)
Processed and Film-scanned at my friendly neighbor photo lab

TooManyShots

3rd of February 2009 (Tue), 20:56

She Left Me..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3078/3252264658_66db3e9f29_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3252264658/)

I think I like the BW version better. :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3347/3252299360_75b32d05d7_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3252299360/)

DonJuanMair

4th of February 2009 (Wed), 00:10

i actually like the color one!

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k21/DonJuanMair/Ryan/Ryan2.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3417/3252684474_b26d659c67_o.jpg

SwiftFootTim

4th of February 2009 (Wed), 13:50

She Left Me..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3078/3252264658_66db3e9f29_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vracing/3252264658/)

Nice shot, I like the pp on it. Was it just a clarity adjustment with some HDR or straight HDR?

wallybud

4th of February 2009 (Wed), 13:56

http://i550.photobucket.com/albums/ii411/Lodzinskiw/PABridge-1_POTN.jpg

Madweasel

4th of February 2009 (Wed), 16:26

i actually like the color one!

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k21/DonJuanMair/Ryan/Ryan2.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3417/3252684474_b26d659c67_o.jpg
Excellent work!! It's a gorgeous car, but I really love the lighting. Did you do much PP work?

DonJuanMair

4th of February 2009 (Wed), 18:28

thanks! not too much, it was after the sun had set so it was the best time, that and a good cp and i was set :)

Cmizzle

4th of February 2009 (Wed), 18:38

Love that shot dude.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3460/3253378871_cf99a384b0.jpg

TooManyShots

4th of February 2009 (Wed), 20:44

Nice shot, I like the pp on it. Was it just a clarity adjustment with some HDR or straight HDR?

HDR/tone mapping with 3 exposures. No, I am not aftering the cartoon look. :) Just needed to control the overcast sky exposure while getting the rest of the frame exposed. Desaturated a lot in raw. Increase contrast to create a dark, gloomy, hopelessness, and desparate look and feel. Importantly, to make it to look like a metaphor, not a street shot.

wallybud

4th of February 2009 (Wed), 20:51

Love that shot dude.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3460/3253378871_cf99a384b0.jpg

I didn't take that shot dude? haha

Cmizzle

4th of February 2009 (Wed), 21:00

I didn't take that shot dude? haha
Haha I know. I quoted your name but removed the picture. I took that picture.

Microcosm

4th of February 2009 (Wed), 21:07

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3461/3252390644_8c81f6bfc2.jpg?v=0 (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3461/3252390644_6c7f7d1974_o.jpg)
Click for larger. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/26044123@N05/3252390644/sizes/o/)
Not straight from camera, but I love this lens.
Edit: Taken with an XTi.

gnoW

4th of February 2009 (Wed), 21:10

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3495/3211293894_fd74b51874.jpg

tomhide

5th of February 2009 (Thu), 01:24

Here's some shot taken with the 5D yesterday :)

Day time

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3357/3254528704_52539d648f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomhide/3254528704/)

Night time

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3035/3253687187_4f24c0a23a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomhide/3253687187/in/photostream/)

gregnash

5th of February 2009 (Thu), 10:46

Everyone think this is worth the extra money over say the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8, Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8, or Tokina 16-50mm f/2.8?

BIGTUFFGUY

5th of February 2009 (Thu), 13:20

Finally adding a shot to add to this thread.
Nothing special but i just got a 1D and just reorganized the office. Voila.

Cmizzle

5th of February 2009 (Thu), 13:42

We have the same keyboard.

Simply Ravishing

5th of February 2009 (Thu), 14:37

Got up early for a sunrise the other day to get some shots from Alki looking back on the Seattle skyline. These were taken about 15-20 minutes apart.

#1 24mm, F/11, 15 seconds, ISO 100

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3107/3256279800_3c24b761d1_b.jpg

#2 40mm, F/13, .6 Seconds, ISO 100
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3093/3255232250_a63088ac0f_b.jpg

SwiftFootTim

5th of February 2009 (Thu), 14:38

HDR/tone mapping with 3 exposures. No, I am not aftering the cartoon look. :) Just needed to control the overcast sky exposure while getting the rest of the frame exposed. Desaturated a lot in raw. Increase contrast to create a dark, gloomy, hopelessness, and desparate look and feel. Importantly, to make it to look like a metaphor, not a street shot.

Cool, I like the processing and feel of the image.

Finally adding a shot to add to this thread.
Nothing special but i just got a 1D and just reorganized the office. Voila.

You're desk is much cleaner than mine...

Synenergy52

5th of February 2009 (Thu), 14:55

Ravishing, nice work. Long exposure? (Too lazy to look at EXIF--just had lunch) haha

franklinn

5th of February 2009 (Thu), 14:57

Morning light, diffused through dense mountain fog

17mm (slight cropping)
http://i550.photobucket.com/albums/ii411/Lodzinskiw/MorningLight_POTN.jpg

beautiful shot. use any filters?

Simply Ravishing

5th of February 2009 (Thu), 15:11

Added more data to the shots above...

origamione

5th of February 2009 (Thu), 21:55

Love the color of this shot, and composition.:D

Got up early for a sunrise the other day to get some shots from Alki looking back on the Seattle skyline. These were taken about 15-20 minutes apart.

#1 24mm, F/11, 15 seconds, ISO 100

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3107/3256279800_3c24b761d1_b.jpg

#2 40mm, F/13, .6 Seconds, ISO 100

Sydor25

5th of February 2009 (Thu), 22:19

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/San_Diego_Skyline-027_10x20.jpg

DonJuanMair

5th of February 2009 (Thu), 22:22

simply ravishing great first shot

heres some of vegas

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3405/3256620661_48a7cdf12d_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3532/3257450590_eea0988895_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3256620591_67af649330_o.jpg

Madweasel

6th of February 2009 (Fri), 09:18

Interesting to see the jets for the Bellagio fountains in that last one.

Simply Ravishing

6th of February 2009 (Fri), 12:37

One more from the Seattle Sunrise set... I really like this lens, although I am considering selling it and buying the 10-22 and the 24-70L combo...tough decisions

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3367/3258712164_512277d1e1_b.jpg

stisoon

7th of February 2009 (Sat), 02:18

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3354/3259242107_7d23c54067_o.jpg

coaspak

7th of February 2009 (Sat), 12:27

The minaret of Al Ahmad Mosque in Souq Waqif - Doha, Qatar
Taken on Feb 7 2009

_________________________
Imad Naseer Khan
Doha - Qatar

EOS40D, EOS30D, EOS400D, EF 70-200 f2.8L, EF 17-40 f4L,
EF 50 f1.8MkII, Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6 EX

Sydor25

7th of February 2009 (Sat), 14:49

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Downtown_Dallas-211.jpg

Feudal1

7th of February 2009 (Sat), 20:57

DonJuanMair

7th of February 2009 (Sat), 22:33

1downfall

8th of February 2009 (Sun), 15:37

Very nice!! I wish i had a place like this to shoot. Nice!

Jman13

8th of February 2009 (Sun), 19:24

elysium

8th of February 2009 (Sun), 19:26

Heres one from today with a P121 filter.

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/9476/932f9870id9.jpg

DonJuanMair

8th of February 2009 (Sun), 22:27

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k21/DonJuanMair/My82.jpg

quickster

9th of February 2009 (Mon), 04:48

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2276/2756769231_6a59c3bc4e_o.jpg

Synenergy52

9th of February 2009 (Mon), 08:44

5D+ 17-40L

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/vvg2002/beachfullbw800.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/vvg2002/graffiti.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/vvg2002/nofishingfinal800.jpg

jdlloyd67

9th of February 2009 (Mon), 13:03

Haven't had too much time to shoot with my new 17-40L, but here are two. Both on the 1DII:

http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/geese_columbus.jpg

http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/ice_footprints.jpg

These just make me cold looking at them. Nice shots but man that's just too cold for my Florida blood. Brrrrr!!! :confused:

Edwin Harvey

9th of February 2009 (Mon), 16:47

A couple I took recently with my new 17-40L of the Brisbane skyline.
Cheers............Edwin.

Madweasel

9th of February 2009 (Mon), 17:08

It's a nice view, but it's spoiled a bit in my opinion by the haloes around the buildings where you've darkened the sky.

Jman13

9th of February 2009 (Mon), 18:46

These just make me cold looking at them. Nice shots but man that's just too cold for my Florida blood. Brrrrr!!! :confused:

Thanks. It was absolutely FREEZING (about 4 degrees F) for the bottom photo. The top photo was yesterday, though, and all the ice was melting...it was actually quite nice out (about 50 degrees).

Simply Ravishing

10th of February 2009 (Tue), 01:07

Took this today on the way to class. Taken on the rooftop of Pier 66 of Bell Harbor in Seattle Wasington.

7 shot HDR made from -2,-1,-.5, 0, .5, 1, 2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3522/3268165051_25158776b1_b.jpg

Cmizzle

10th of February 2009 (Tue), 14:39

Working on a new lighting technique.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3341/3268899821_a6d3e0d838.jpg

versedmb

10th of February 2009 (Tue), 19:16

On a 5D....

http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/453305327_kyBat-L.jpg

http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/456617559_84uPa-L.jpg

Markitos

10th of February 2009 (Tue), 19:22

Nice sun reflection in the first one!

p360

10th of February 2009 (Tue), 22:11

I recently upgraded to a 5D MK II and added this lens. I have got to make time to use the combo. I've just been too busy with work and other stuff.

Perhaps this weekend.

DonJuanMair

10th of February 2009 (Tue), 23:04

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k21/DonJuanMair/Chris%20and%20Gordon/Lambo2-2.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k21/DonJuanMair/Chris%20and%20Gordon/Lambo6.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k21/DonJuanMair/Chris%20and%20Gordon/Lambo4.jpg

20ls01

10th of February 2009 (Tue), 23:28

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3247/3158033412_4887f95125_b.jpg

Markitos

11th of February 2009 (Wed), 06:48

Wow--awesome bridge shot!!

versedmb

11th of February 2009 (Wed), 11:14

Wow--awesome bridge shot!!

Ditto.

Simply Ravishing

11th of February 2009 (Wed), 12:55

Wow--awesome bridge shot!!

Is that the Lionsgate bridge in Vancouver? It sure looks like it.

Cmizzle

11th of February 2009 (Wed), 21:51

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3516/3272773373_bf1cb46358.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3456/3273555670_c9ddcbae01.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3357/3272533009_42cd1eb8d5.jpg

DonJuanMair

11th of February 2009 (Wed), 21:54

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3357/3272533009_42cd1eb8d5.jpg

:lol:

very nicely executed!

Mike55

11th of February 2009 (Wed), 23:24

On a 5D....

http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/456617559_84uPa-L.jpg

Awesome.

Markitos

13th of February 2009 (Fri), 18:35

Ugh, self-portraits are hard! :p

http://beltie.smugmug.com/photos/473130374_MtMwN-O.jpg

fiveFPS

13th of February 2009 (Fri), 20:05

Very nice photos.. lens looks very sharp!

jeasy

14th of February 2009 (Sat), 02:37

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k21/DonJuanMair/My82.jpg

beautiful!

DonJuanMair

14th of February 2009 (Sat), 02:52

thank you!

Jman13

14th of February 2009 (Sat), 11:22

My daughter playing with blocks!

http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/chloe_blocks.jpg

AlanU

14th of February 2009 (Sat), 23:56

My little one in a play castle

Jpeg, Wideopen f/4, 1/125, ISO 400 using my XTI w/ 580EXII. Incredibly sharp with no post processing sharpening adjustments.

The colours amaze me with this lens.

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo230/alan_u1971/Webpics/princessinthecastle.jpg

Cmizzle

15th of February 2009 (Sun), 02:07

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3478/3275321666_8ac8bf6414.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3482/3275826172_920f4e9806.jpg

dynastysmartparts

15th of February 2009 (Sun), 13:26

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3423/3275971662_66922a6ec2.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3352/3273004229_ca00b0c0ee.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3454/3246624510_987cf6c574.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3523/3268784268_b2419910cb.jpg

jeasy

15th of February 2009 (Sun), 14:01

great work dynasty!

WhyFi

15th of February 2009 (Sun), 20:54

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3309/3283245908_e28c8d8d99.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whyfinyc/3283245908/sizes/o/)

gary88

16th of February 2009 (Mon), 18:25

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8131.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8046.jpg

versedmb

16th of February 2009 (Mon), 20:26

Awesome.

Thanks.

databreaker

17th of February 2009 (Tue), 08:34

First shot with my new 17-40L:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3380/3263749024_d2e28e4fcd_b.jpg

Cmizzle

17th of February 2009 (Tue), 13:32

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3519/3286152975_c4a71f97c7_b.jpg

jsinon

17th of February 2009 (Tue), 18:19

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3519/3286152975_c4a71f97c7_b.jpg

I don't know why, but that photo really made me laugh. I like it.

gary88

18th of February 2009 (Wed), 12:39

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3433/3290294841_16d34e69c5.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garyhebding/3290294841/)

Cmizzle

18th of February 2009 (Wed), 13:28

I don't know why, but that photo really made me laugh. I like it.
Haha thank you :D

John_TX

18th of February 2009 (Wed), 13:29

Haha thank you :D

I'm thinking the little old ladies walking by may not be safe! He's got that "I want to pinch that" look in his expression!

Cmizzle

18th of February 2009 (Wed), 13:30

We were on a local college campus, so I didn't see any old ladies. :)

Cmizzle

18th of February 2009 (Wed), 20:53

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3651/3291899154_77b5b0108b.jpg

Large (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3651/3291899154_77b5b0108b_b.jpg)

DonJuanMair

18th of February 2009 (Wed), 23:57

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k21/DonJuanMair/Chris%20Lambo/LamboDiablo2.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k21/DonJuanMair/Chris%20Lambo/LamboDiablo4.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k21/DonJuanMair/Chris%20Lambo/LamboDiablo3.jpg

royv

19th of February 2009 (Thu), 00:05

Large (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3651/3291899154_77b5b0108b_b.jpg)

Very nice shot!!

Cheers :)

Edwin Harvey

19th of February 2009 (Thu), 06:03

I took these two images this morning with my new 40d & 17-40l lens. They're of dead trees in Lake Somerset, which is in the south east corner of Queensland.

Cmizzle

19th of February 2009 (Thu), 08:27

Very nice shot!!

Cheers :)
Thank you. :D

BIGTUFFGUY

19th of February 2009 (Thu), 08:44

1D at 17mm it looks pink, but the fullsize is fine (http://i42.tinypic.com/25slgch.jpg)
http://i41.tinypic.com/505cmu.jpg

p360

19th of February 2009 (Thu), 09:02

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3651/3291899154_77b5b0108b.jpg

Large (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3651/3291899154_77b5b0108b_b.jpg)

This is awesome. I really like it.

p360

19th of February 2009 (Thu), 09:03

Wonderful work, Edwin.

WhyFi

19th of February 2009 (Thu), 09:45

Now that I've gone full frame, all of two days ago, I'm wondering about the levels of distortion that I should be seeing in the corners at 17mm - I suppose that it'll be much higher the closer the subject/object is to the lens? Here's the only shot that I've taken in anything approaching reasonable light since picking up the 5D (default LR sharpening and CA correction - click for full size) -
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3490/3292296101_d9656abb6b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whyfinyc/3292296101/sizes/o/)
iso 400, 17mm, f/11, 1/400th

Cmizzle

19th of February 2009 (Thu), 12:24

This is awesome. I really like it.
Thanks :)

jsinon

19th of February 2009 (Thu), 18:50

I took these two images this morning with my new 40d & 17-40l lens. They're of dead trees in Lake Somerset, which is in the south east corner of Queensland.

Very nice. I really need to get out more with mine!

Synenergy52

20th of February 2009 (Fri), 11:09

Edwin you're so lucky to have such dreamly landscapes out there! I'd be shooting that every day! Queensland is Australia right? Sorry, just an ignorant American here. :p

Synenergy52

20th of February 2009 (Fri), 11:10

Bigtuff guy i like the dog pic.

Simply Ravishing

20th of February 2009 (Fri), 14:59

Just traded this lens for a Tokina 11-16 f/2.8... hopefully I wont miss it too much! =)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3423/3216847042_5d2c201f52_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3485/3211337955_5d8bb5ebe0_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3075/3187831887_a4494fa571_b.jpg

Cmizzle

20th of February 2009 (Fri), 15:04

last pic is ballin

Simply Ravishing

20th of February 2009 (Fri), 15:58

last pic is ballin

Thanks man. I dig it too, got lucky with the train coming and the barrier light trails.

Dubradio

20th of February 2009 (Fri), 16:23

ive been loving this lens, and finally orderer one through a fellow POTN member, should arive in a couple days, im excited :)

Edwin Harvey

20th of February 2009 (Fri), 16:24

Yes mate, Queensland is in Australia, on the east coast. I also forgive you mate for being an ignorant American. I was in the U.S. in 2001 & a lot of Americans I spoke to thought Australia was in Europe somewhere. Thanks for the encourageing comments on my two images though, it's good for the ego. We are so blessed here in this country, having so many lovely locations to go to & practice our photograpic artform. It's raining here at present & I'm getting anxious for finer weather,so I can get out there & take some more images. Thanks again for your comments.
Cheers..............Edwin.

Microcosm

21st of February 2009 (Sat), 10:48

Edwin Harvey

21st of February 2009 (Sat), 13:11

Another couple of images taken with 40D & 17-40L at "Lake Somerset" in Queensland, Australia.
Cheers........Edwin.

Edwin Harvey

21st of February 2009 (Sat), 15:21

Seriously? Wow, I'm not sure what to say. :o
G'day Pete.
I just had a look at your images in Flickr, I'm impressed. You've certainly done a bit of travelling in your young lifetime, have you been to the land downunder? As I said; I'd been to America in 2001, but only for 3 weeks. God willing & finances permitting, I'd love to visit The Promised Land again. You have some very beautiful scenery there, which I'd love to come & photograph some day. Take care & keep up the excellent work.
Cheers.........Edwin.

gary88

21st of February 2009 (Sat), 20:56

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/Chicago%20Meet%202009/IMG_8540.jpg

jsinon

22nd of February 2009 (Sun), 17:50

John_TX

22nd of February 2009 (Sun), 18:43

PLEASE tell me you are kidding. Australia is in Europe:( Are they teaching anything in school these days? I'm truly amazed.

Really nice images by the way, and I do know where Australia is;)

Maybe he had quite the accent and they thought he was saying Austria, which was still in central Europe last I checked... :rolleyes:

KuyaRich

22nd of February 2009 (Sun), 20:07

I'm upgrading to a 5d soon. I was thinking of selling this lens or trading for a Canon 24-70 2.8, but I was told that this is completely different on a full frame

yashart

22nd of February 2009 (Sun), 20:55

After debating back and forth between the 17-40 and 15-55IS, I finally decided the 17-40 was the way to go. Why? Price. That and the amazing photos in this thread helped a little. Some great shots in here guys and gals. I was able to source one of these bad boys tonight and it should arrive by Friday. Extremely excited to be joining the club!

John_TX

22nd of February 2009 (Sun), 20:55

I'm upgrading to a 5d soon. I was thinking of selling this lens or trading for a Canon 24-70 2.8, but I was told that this is completely different on a full frame

Yes, if you've never used one of the ultra-wide angle lenses on your 1.6x crop body (e.g. Canon 10-22mm), at least hold off selling the 17-40L until after you get the 5D and have a chance to try it out.

databreaker

23rd of February 2009 (Mon), 04:07

Two more shots with my new 17-40L, both of beach huts in Kent, England.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3403/3300366767_73c2201b62_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3630/3301170972_3db3fde3bf_b.jpg

jimmyfingers

23rd of February 2009 (Mon), 06:53

databreaker

23rd of February 2009 (Mon), 07:35

Cheers Jimmy!

Edwin Harvey

23rd of February 2009 (Mon), 15:19

I love this lens. The more I use it, the more I become familiar of it's capabilities. The colours & sharpness are stunning. The 40D has also been a big surprise to me with its excellent image quality. I'm still learning how to drive it though & have made numerous stuff ups, during that process of learning. I'm just glad I'm not wasting expensive film & that my embarrasing blunders can be got rid of by simply deleting the offender.
Happy snapping to all, from............Edwin "The Aussie"
P.S. Here's another couple I took yesterday morning.

RMedina88

23rd of February 2009 (Mon), 18:27

Awesome shots, databreaker. Really like the colors the lens produces

Markitos

23rd of February 2009 (Mon), 18:42

Awesome shots, databreaker. Really like the colors the lens produces

I rather like the quality of light that the photographer found, no doubt using his brain and artistic vision, which he then effectively communicated to the sensor with a good quality lens.

Yes, the lens has good contrast and sharpness... but c'mon, HE found the colors and the scene, not the lens.

jcp2000

23rd of February 2009 (Mon), 18:47

gezz i want one of these bad but i am broke! aha i am starting to hate my 50mm and would like to pick one of these up! anyone know some that wants to trade? aha

Microcosm

23rd of February 2009 (Mon), 19:59

G'day Pete.
I just had a look at your images in Flickr, I'm impressed. You've certainly done a bit of travelling in your young lifetime, have you been to the land downunder? As I said; I'd been to America in 2001, but only for 3 weeks. God willing & finances permitting, I'd love to visit The Promised Land again. You have some very beautiful scenery there, which I'd love to come & photograph some day. Take care & keep up the excellent work.
Cheers.........Edwin.

Thank you very much! Yes, I love traveling and I've been lucky enough to visit a few places. I have not been to the land downunder yet, though it's certainly on my list of places to visit! I'm sure you have much beautiful scenery too. I'd love to visit New Zealand as well. Hopefully you meet some people who know where Australia is on your next visit!

bmitch

23rd of February 2009 (Mon), 20:32

I've posted this in other places on the forum but here is a shot from Red Rock Canyon just outside of Las Vegas that I shot in January with my 17-40mm f/4L on my 30D.

Thanks for looking.

Mitch

Josue DG

23rd of February 2009 (Mon), 23:07

Im decided now... Im definitely getting one of these. Lovely pictures!

suspectim

24th of February 2009 (Tue), 03:46

Great shot ed Love the morning light and the windmill. Ill have to head out your way soon for a session.

TooManyShots

24th of February 2009 (Tue), 14:09

Master Chief vs Warchief

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3524/3307407168_ef6d60d781_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3050/3306623755_94c6e1a52b_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3308/3307401782_1fe20a8b84_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3663/3306726629_070f3b6aff_o.jpg

Edwin Harvey

24th of February 2009 (Tue), 19:24

I've posted this in other places on the forum but here is a shot from Red Rock Canyon just outside of Las Vegas that I shot in January with my 17-40mm f/4L on my 30D.

Thanks for looking.

Mitch
G'day Mitch,
Lovely image, such rich colours & good composition.
Cheers........Ed.

Edwin Harvey

24th of February 2009 (Tue), 19:28

Great shot ed Love the morning light and the windmill. Ill have to head out your way soon for a session.
Thanks Tim. When are you going to post some of your images here?
Cheers.......Ed.

Kelsc824

24th of February 2009 (Tue), 20:01

TooManyShots

24th of February 2009 (Tue), 20:05

okay i am officially buying this lens right now. I was debating whether this was the one I should get and of course doubted myself last minute, but seeing the crisp images you have all produced definitely has done it for me. THANKS FOR GREAT IMAGES EVERYONE!

Don't forget to get a UV filter in order to complete the weather seal. Get Hoya or BW brand, multi-coated. I used to own a 24-70L. Too big and too heavy. The 17-40L is great. Is wide enough for my 1dmarkII. Is just long enough to do some street candid shots. Lighter. Smaller.

dannygt

24th of February 2009 (Tue), 20:46

okay i am officially buying this lens right now. I was debating whether this was the one I should get and of course doubted myself last minute, but seeing the crisp images you have all produced definitely has done it for me. THANKS FOR GREAT IMAGES EVERYONE!

Yeah, this lens produces sharp images but don't forget to work on them.

Amazing all-around lens for crop sensor and an amazing wide-angle lens for ff camera.

bmitch

24th of February 2009 (Tue), 22:16

Thanks Ed.

Rhilton4u

25th of February 2009 (Wed), 22:19

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3625/3308349883_695a9cb95a_o.jpg

DonJuanMair

25th of February 2009 (Wed), 22:45

i really love this lens with a my 580ex II on my camera, the outcome straight out of the camera is great

jcp2000

25th of February 2009 (Wed), 22:57

who wants to sell theirs to me!?!?

DonJuanMair

26th of February 2009 (Thu), 01:07

lol not me

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k21/DonJuanMair/Noras10AnthonyMair.jpg

100% crop

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k21/DonJuanMair/100crop.jpg

im sure on a better camera we could read those perfectly!

dannygt

26th of February 2009 (Thu), 01:53

im sure on a better camera we could read those perfectly!

I don't think so! It's all about the lens not the camera!

jcp2000

26th of February 2009 (Thu), 02:04

I don't think so! It's all about the lens not the camera!

+1 muaha

p360

26th of February 2009 (Thu), 20:27

345480

Neil B

26th of February 2009 (Thu), 20:55

anyone using this lens with the 50D? how do u like the picture quality?

p360

26th of February 2009 (Thu), 20:56

345491

Matt-l

27th of February 2009 (Fri), 05:27

Putting a down payment on this lens today!! First L for me. :D

Boucher

27th of February 2009 (Fri), 05:42

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3625/3303120826_d9209a94a7_b.jpg

oldvultureface

27th of February 2009 (Fri), 06:22

anyone using this lens with the 50D? how do u like the picture quality?

Very pleased.

Neil B

27th of February 2009 (Fri), 09:12

Very pleased.
Let's see some shots ;)

oldvultureface

27th of February 2009 (Fri), 16:43

Let's see some shots ;)

I use the camera mainly to photograph my granddaughter. I'm not into birds, landscapes, sports, etc.

Anyway, posted elsewhere on this forum:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=7364073&postcount=1

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=7228950&postcount=1620

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=7209784&postcount=737

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=7406996&postcount=44

Eccentric M

28th of February 2009 (Sat), 11:45

Looking at these pictures makes me wanna upgrade to the 17-40L, but I have to save up first.

Madweasel

28th of February 2009 (Sat), 12:04

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i192/garlicpickle/Canon/lr1-4827web.jpg

Rubi Jane

28th of February 2009 (Sat), 12:23

Putting a down payment on this lens today!! First L for me. :D
When you get it do us a favour, well me anyway, and take a trip & shoot some awesome shots of Gros Morne. I'd love to get there, but it won't be for a few years :(