Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

[JS300]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2239/2529824463_bb53bb2caa_o.jpg

[DonJuanMair]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3045/3632857147_bbd98fa0b5_o.jpg

[Tawcan]

Thanks. Each shot consists of three exposures tonemapped in Photomatix. I tweak saturation and contrast levels during the tonemapping process.

Ah that's what I did for one of my pics too. Will have to try that at night. :)

[JS300]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3045/3632857147_bbd98fa0b5_o.jpg

amazing! i love this!

[The Ghost of FM]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3045/3632857147_bbd98fa0b5_o.jpg
Stellar shot!

Love it!

Cheers!

[DonJuanMair]

thanks guys!

here is one of my cats

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2344/3634409070_1868833d18_b.jpg

[WhyFi]

From yesterday, Central Park - click for larger

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3389/3634766463_f6483efc07.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whyfinyc/3634766463/sizes/o/)

[DEMO]

thanks guys!

here is one of my cats

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2344/3634409070_1868833d18_b.jpg

Look in to my eyes.. :shock: Muahahaha

[i_am_hydrogen]

Striking shots, DonJuan. I dig your PP style.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3343/3640500354_a34b005d95_o.jpg

[quickster]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3642/3640165959_9a2d6ea0eb_o.jpg

[Headshotzx]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3045/3632857147_bbd98fa0b5_o.jpg

My jaw dropped. This is whoa.

[shadowkipper]

Just pulled the trigger on this a few minutes ago. Was hoping to buy it with the 50D body and some other bits all at once but the site was being stupid so I'm getting this on its own then my 50D in a couple of weeks time hopefully :D

Great shots everyone.

[DonJuanMair]

thanks i_am_hydrogen and headshotz!!

[LamontSanders]

Can someone let me know how well this would work in an aquarium (the Atlanta one specifically)? I am wondering if this or a 16-35 would be a better buy for me.

[theague]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3642/3640165959_9a2d6ea0eb_o.jpg

Awesome car! Love the red details.

[Tawcan]

For ppl using 17-40 with a cropped camera, are you using the stock lens hood or are you using an alternate hood?

I just read through this page:
http://blog.davidburren.com/2006/11/alternate-canon-lens-hoods.html

EW-83J is recommended but the hood is HUGE! Would EW-83H be a better choice for pairing with the 17-40 on a cropped camera?

[Tareq]

For ppl using 17-40 with a cropped camera, are you using the stock lens hood or are you using an alternate hood?

I just read through this page:
http://blog.davidburren.com/2006/11/alternate-canon-lens-hoods.html

EW-83J is recommended but the hood is HUGE! Would EW-83H be a better choice for pairing with the 17-40 on a cropped camera?

about myself, i just use that attached or included hood when available with the lens and i don't look for alternates, but i may look for any hood if the lens coming without a hood like with my 10-22 or 50mm 1.4/1.8 and/or all non-L lenses maybe.

[dannygt]

For ppl using 17-40 with a cropped camera, are you using the stock lens hood or are you using an alternate hood?

I just read through this page:
http://blog.davidburren.com/2006/11/alternate-canon-lens-hoods.html

EW-83J is recommended but the hood is HUGE! Would EW-83H be a better choice for pairing with the 17-40 on a cropped camera?


I use the EW-83J, It saved my lens once to...

I was doing some photo on my tripod with my 40D + 17-40 with the EW-83J, when my camera suddenly drop.. I didn't push the safety lock on... while knocking my head, I took my camera and nothing was broken, except a big scratch on my hood. Thanks to the EW-83J...

[Tawcan]

Isn't the EW-83J quite big? Would the 24-105 hood be a better choice?

[TheBurningCrown]

Isn't the EW-83J quite big? Would the 24-105 hood be a better choice?
It's "big," but it fits around the lens nicely when stored. So if storage is the issue, it will be fine, but if size while in use is an issue, I'd look for a different lens...

Yes you can use the 24-105 hood (EW-83H I believe), but you'll get less protection. the EW-83J was made for 17mm on a APS-C body, so it will give you the best protection possible.

I got this lens last week (with an EW-83J thrown in!) so if you want to see how it looks, here are some photos:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=710778

[lostid]

1.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3335/3639928392_9cb8892f06_o.jpg

2.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3603/3640192872_9e1b316477_b.jpg


3.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3650/3627736697_6f5e6370e8_o.jpg


4.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3611/3626645250_37119dd537_o.jpg

5.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2449/3642143197_bd7d95d72e_o.jpg

[i_am_hydrogen]

^Killer shots as always, lostid.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3543/3642387587_c180e38576_o.jpg

[olz]

Can someone let me know how well this would work in an aquarium (the Atlanta one specifically)? I am wondering if this or a 16-35 would be a better buy for me.

That's specific. :) I guess most aquariums are so dark, that the dynamic range between the very bright aquarium windows and the place that you shoot from, will be so high, that you can't get the best of both worlds. Your best shot will be to place your human subjects 90 degrees to the window and have them lit that way. I've used the 17-40 that way.

[lostid]

Thanks Kevin. Stunning HDR shots for the cityscapes.

Just went out for some shots on this Friday after work.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3114/3643438218_4e0d3a29a3_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3620/3642755921_3137d68358_o.jpg

[quickster]

For ppl using 17-40 with a cropped camera, are you using the stock lens hood or are you using an alternate hood?

I just read through this page:
http://blog.davidburren.com/2006/11/alternate-canon-lens-hoods.html

EW-83J is recommended but the hood is HUGE! Would EW-83H be a better choice for pairing with the 17-40 on a cropped camera?

heres mine
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3599/3324720769_c8785d7b05.jpg?v=0

[olz]

heres mine
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3599/3324720769_c8785d7b05.jpg?v=0

I use that too.

[lostid]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2446/3645182380_a571d61db4_o.jpg

[dbdors]

For ppl using 17-40 with a cropped camera, are you using the stock lens hood or are you using an alternate hood?

I just read through this page:
http://blog.davidburren.com/2006/11/alternate-canon-lens-hoods.html

EW-83J is recommended but the hood is HUGE! Would EW-83H be a better choice for pairing with the 17-40 on a cropped camera?
I really like the EW-83D. It is much more compact than the J model. I dont think I could make it work for the 5D.

http://www.pbase.com/dbdors/ew83dii_hood

I use it with a 5D. Works well after trimming. I had my gear stolen (including the 17-40 and alternate hood). I just got a replacement and ordered a used EW-83DII from Adorama. I have to start over with trimming it a bit. But I liked it before so I'm doing it again.

[The Ghost of FM]

heres mine
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3599/3324720769_c8785d7b05.jpg?v=0
These posts got me to thinking about what other hoods might fit onto the 17-40L and much to my surprise, the hood from my 70-200 f/2.8 IS also fits! Though somewhat loosely! :D

Just for grins...;)

Cheers!



.

[MaliCali]

a few from vegas last month..

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2193/3541221102_cf3948e57a_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2341/3540446569_0b217ce74c_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2444/3541196046_0558c37079_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3335/3540370631_8a987ea0e1_b.jpg

on one of our midterm shoots..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3400/3487864040_de54decff0_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3386/3487086243_e05b7a33b7_b.jpg

and one of my kitties!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3413/3439399787_a00d121a89_b.jpg

-Mike

[lostid]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3627/3645300981_ea3f0652ac_o.jpg

[dollei]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2446/3645182380_a571d61db4_o.jpg
amazing. tripod or handheld?

[lostid]

amazing. tripod or handheld? Thanks. I used tripod and CPL filter.

[lostid]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3350/3646005655_09e725a8c4_b.jpg

[Treat me like a tourist]

On a tripod 5D&17-40L
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3329/3647375248_0a0b204440_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3322/3647485312_347e2a580f_b.jpg

[WhyFi]

Central Park, last week... during one of the brief sunny moments that we've had in the last two weeks...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3572/3636330033_d5e55bec59_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whyfinyc/3636330033/sizes/o/)

[royv]

Great shots Andrew!!:)

[Treat me like a tourist]

Me?,,,,, thanks :)

[royv]

Haha yeah, Andrew, atleast that's what your FB says :)

Took these yesterday, love love love the 5D and 17-40L combination :cool:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3657/3647480803_92f51d4823.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3623/3648171678_2b46f85a8d.jpg?v=0

[gary88]

^^ that first one is great!

[DonJuanMair]

Lol great first shot!

[twofruitz]

I'm semi in love with this lens.

http://www.ihasaids.com/upload/data/1245769304.jpg

100x crop.
http://www.ihasaids.com/upload/data/1245780458.jpg

[AlanU]

Here's some pics I did at a VW Show 'n shine. I'm diggin this lens.

http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/ww300/alan_u/BP%20Fathers%20day/IMG_04341024x768.jpg

http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/ww300/alan_u/BP%20Fathers%20day/IMG_04271024x768.jpg

http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/ww300/alan_u/BP%20Fathers%20day/IMG_04901024x768.jpg

[dollei]

from the beach:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3343/3652752815_a81c126977_o.jpg

[funhouse69]

Up, up and away...

Taken this past Friday

http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/569464833_WNF8M-L.jpg http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/569469587_VqQK4-L.jpg

[shadowkipper]

Mine turned up today but I wasnt here to sign for it :(

Will have to pick it up sometime this week from the depot.

epic fail

[DonJuanMair]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3339/3655230812_4bd900b069_o.jpg

[Treat me like a tourist]

[quote=royv;8153688]Haha yeah, Andrew, atleast that's what your FB says :)

Took these yesterday, love love love the 5D and 17-40L combination :cool:





Oh yeah i forgot about facebook:) feel free to add me if your on there.

I love that cow picture, never seen one look so cute before. Your right, great combination the 5d and 17-40 its pretty much all i used in New York this easter.

[Jman13]

Quick shot from today:
http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/union_station_arch.jpg

[bawllawbao]

wow what a great shot

[shadowkipper]

-crap wrong page-

[gisk]

Can't remember when the last time I took this lens off was!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2086/3650045202_9e2aae639c.jpg?v=0

[i_am_hydrogen]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3309/3660733895_d926118ec6_o.jpg

[shadowkipper]

Mine arrived today. Just attached it to my 400D and OH MY GOD it's so much sexier than the kit lens. I've got other lenses but this is my first 'replacement' to cover some focals I already have covered.

So. nice.

Going to London tomorrow, will be test driving it then.

[gary88]

Wide open

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/IMG_3553.jpg

Unsharpened 100% crop

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/IMG_3553-2.jpg

[gary88]

Mine arrived today. Just attached it to my 400D and OH MY GOD it's so much sexier than the kit lens. I've got other lenses but this is my first 'replacement' to cover some focals I already have covered.

So. nice.

Going to London tomorrow, will be test driving it then.

It's a nice feeling, isn't it :lol:

[Rachel B]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/3654033551_123bc8b3db_o.jpg

[shadowkipper]

It's a nice feeling, isn't it :lol:

Yeah =D

I can't get over how big it is. Not to mention how sharp it is.

Oh.. my innuendo meter is bleeping. :lol:

Better go.

[KingoftheHill]

Nice work, everybody..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3362/3659357108_e1951be715_b.jpg

[royv]

^^^Nice colours haha

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3297/3662683201_21e6298ce7_o.jpg

[TheBurningCrown]

royv that is a spectacular image.

Did you use any filters on that, or was most of that post-processed?

[i_am_hydrogen]

Nice shots, everyone. This thread is chock-full of goodies.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2450/3664692084_cc2458e8fc_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3554/3663878901_b809a25f45_o.jpg

[Tareq]

Nice shots, everyone. This thread is chock-full of goodies.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2450/3664692084_cc2458e8fc_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3554/3663878901_b809a25f45_o.jpg

I hope when i will be in NY then i will do a lot of this kind of shoot.

[royv]

royv that is a spectacular image.

Did you use any filters on that, or was most of that post-processed?

No, I'm not really a filters guy. I deliberately underexposed the shot to let the colours of the sky and clouds come out more, so, of course I later on had to lighten up the bottom part again in photoshop to get the effect I was looking for.

Thanks!

[Alexey]

One from yesterday...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3619/3664170497_580d37e9ba_o.jpg

[i_am_hydrogen]

^Very cool.

[Treat me like a tourist]

One from today. Elan Valley, Wales.
Taken with a 5D.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3616/3665863099_7c5e4b559c_b.jpg

[reignmkr]

Simply amazing ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[Treat me like a tourist]

Simply amazing ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^


Me? If so thanks.

Here is a B&W conversion of the same shot, with a slight crop :)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3561/3667584835_ca0777d32e_b.jpg

[Borderfox]

http://photos2.pix.ie/DD/64/DD647F23BB454EEE87E23DBB7676430C-800.jpg (http://pix.ie/keithjack/838006)

[royv]

Me? If so thanks.

Here is a B&W conversion of the same shot, with a slight crop :)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3561/3667584835_ca0777d32e_b.jpg

Great black&white conversion! I'd personally would've framed it a bit different though, I would try to leave elements like the bridge out of the picture. Just a wide, empty field with an amazing skyscape above it all, that's what I would aim for. But again, nice tones!

[Tawcan]

A few from this past weekend.

Went up to Black Tusk (the pointy mountain in a distance)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2431/3674752526_e300d14f2b_b.jpg

Camping in the alpine
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2599/3673870587_14a366da18_b.jpg

Playing around at the summit
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2554/3674717826_2ab49556f2_b.jpg

[DonJuanMair]

http://photos2.pix.ie/DD/64/DD647F23BB454EEE87E23DBB7676430C-800.jpg (http://pix.ie/keithjack/838006)

this is awesome

[tiarehi]

Hawaii, Yokohama Beach

#1
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3319/3673556615_5071f3b006_o.jpg

#2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3658/3673557619_68806d6f09_o.jpg

[elysium]

Floating head. Not really the right lens, but great for hand held self portraits. :lol:

http://www.clarity-rebirth.co.uk/strobeme.jpg

[Tawcan]

I know 17-40 isn't exactly a portrait lens but used it to shoot some portraits last week. Pics turned out quite well, just need to watch out for completely distorting subject's face. I'm loving the vivid colours this lens produces.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2602/3680099514_f4d61c38d9.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3628/3680034156_669891d452.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3637/3680043620_c9154a5ae9.jpg

[quickster]

sold mine!!

:(

oh how i miss this lens......


:(

[royv]

Nice shots tawcan!

Here are some of my recent pics with this lens.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2465/3678811902_79c05125fa.jpg?v=0
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2594/3677972309_7824e07e27.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3297/3662683201_e0db944d90.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3657/3647480803_92f51d4823.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3623/3648171678_2b46f85a8d.jpg?v=0

Cheers!

[DannyLongIsland]

Nice shots tawcan!

Here are some of my recent pics with this lens.


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2594/3677972309_7824e07e27.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3657/3647480803_92f51d4823.jpg?v=0


Cheers!

These are great. Nice shots.

[peterbj7]

This lens is similarly priced to the Sigma 12-24. I don't have anything wider than 24 and can only afford one lens right now. I'm tempted by the Sigma for the extreme width and the lack of overlap (I'm not against overlap, but it costs money I don't really have right now).

Any clinching arguments?

[Madweasel]

On the 5D that'll give you the widest of wides. I think in your position I'd go for it.

[Moooney]

I know 17-40 isn't exactly a portrait lens but used it to shoot some portraits last week. Pics turned out quite well, just need to watch out for completely distorting subject's face. I'm loving the vivid colours this lens produces.


yeah, this was my first attempt using the 17-40 to take a few candids of my nephew. very happy with the colors.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v89/Mooney/3576435488_46ff6fa771_o_shop-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v89/Mooney/IMG_6048.jpg

[elysium]

This lens is similarly priced to the Sigma 12-24. I don't have anything wider than 24 and can only afford one lens right now. I'm tempted by the Sigma for the extreme width and the lack of overlap (I'm not against overlap, but it costs money I don't really have right now).

Any clinching arguments?
Ive got both and I love em just as much.

Pro for the 12-24 is its build and wideness. Feels a LOT more sturdy and robust vs the 17-40L and the hood is metal (although not removable). Downside is its not a constant aperture but then looking at it, I can see it being targeted to more landscapers so stopping down is not an issue IMO.

Pro for the 17-40L is a 77mm filter ring diameter which is awesome since I own a Cokin P set. For the 12-24, I need a whole new filter system hence why I have not bothered. USM works better than the HSM on the Sigma. Sharpness overall even wide open is much better but its not by that much.

If there is a POTN meetup around your area or maybe if you head into London sometime and I am around, ill be happy to let you have a go. Personally, if I had a choice and didnt shoot rig shots on cars, I would stick with the 17-40L. The 12mm is glorious on a full frame even a 1D but I rather get something which works in line with the rest of my lenses such as filters.

[Treat me like a tourist]

Taken with a 5D
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2646/3683418530_d642b43580_b.jpg

[reignmkr]

Heavenly ^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[peterbj7]

Ive got both and I love em just as much.

Pro for the 12-24 is its build and wideness. Feels a LOT more sturdy and robust vs the 17-40L and the hood is metal (although not removable). Downside is its not a constant aperture but then looking at it, I can see it being targeted to more landscapers so stopping down is not an issue IMO.

Pro for the 17-40L is a 77mm filter ring diameter which is awesome since I own a Cokin P set. For the 12-24, I need a whole new filter system hence why I have not bothered. USM works better than the HSM on the Sigma. Sharpness overall even wide open is much better but its not by that much.

If there is a POTN meetup around your area or maybe if you head into London sometime and I am around, ill be happy to let you have a go. Personally, if I had a choice and didnt shoot rig shots on cars, I would stick with the 17-40L. The 12mm is glorious on a full frame even a 1D but I rather get something which works in line with the rest of my lenses such as filters.


I'm not in Britain at present but may be shortly. Thanks for the offer. Is it possible to fit external filters, for lens protection?

Can you compare the 17-40 with the 16-35? Because if I go for the Sigma this time around, one of those two would be next.

[gary88]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/IMG_3816.jpg

[elysium]

I'm not in Britain at present but may be shortly. Thanks for the offer. Is it possible to fit external filters, for lens protection?

Can you compare the 17-40 with the 16-35? Because if I go for the Sigma this time around, one of those two would be next.
You can filt 82mm filters on the 12-24 BUT you have to use the filter adaptor provided and you can only use it at 24mm unless you want circular vignetting.

If you want a filter system, would need to go for something like a Cokin X system for it.

I only prefer the 17-40L due to colours and sharpness overall since I shoot wide open more often than not.

[peterbj7]

That preference - is that relative to the 16-35 or the 12-24?

I remember now that I decided I wouldn't be able to leave a filter permanently on a 12-24, and you've just confirmed it. That's a problem here in Belize, as the salt & greasy air mucks up lenses/filters in no time. I'd be forever cleaning the front element, which can't do it much good.

Just as an aside. My two "L" lenses and my nifty 50 seem to be surviving the climate here pretty well. I take the filters off frequently and wash them (far kinder than using lens cleaning solution & paper), but that's all. The lenses themselves are as crystal clear inside as when new. But friends with Nikkor lenses seem almost universally to have problems with dust and greasy salt air getting inside. One person replaced her two years old 80-200 with a new one because you could barely see through it any more, and after 8 months the new one is already starting to go the same way. It's across the board - pretty well all Nikon owners are affected. I don't know anyone else with Canon body/lenses so I don't know if I'm exceptionally lucky.....

[elysium]

I would say, if harsher conditions are going to be a potential issue, I would go for the 17-40L. The 16-35 has 1mm more wideness and f/2.8 but I really cant see the worth overall.

If you need something around that range for use in low light conditions and no tripod, 16-35L but if you just need something for wideness and light is not a major factor, 17-40L. If you need something wider than 17mm, take two shots and stich them together. :)

[KingoftheHill]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3582/3659415212_9c72afd4c5_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3408/3658616467_808379a7e9_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3330/3659402568_405d2fbd1a_b.jpg

[DonJuanMair]

Man I'm getting ready to leave chicago, we've been here for 4 days and I've got some great shots with the 17-40. I can't wait to share them here

[DonJuanMair]

taken with the 5D mkII and the 17-40L


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2482/3698357687_3d020ebdd5_o.jpg

[Player9]

taken with the 5D mkII and the 17-40L


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2482/3698357687_c6cb77ebbf_b.jpg (http://%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.flickr.com/photos/anthonymair/3698357687/%22%20title=%22Chicago%20Pano%20by%20Anthony%20Mai r,%20on%20Flickr%22%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2482/3698357687_c6cb77ebbf_b.jpg%22%20width=%221024%22% 20height=%22440%22%20alt=%22Chicago%20Pano%22%20/%3E%3C/a%3E)

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Oh yeah! Awesome!

[hlcowan]

I love this lens :D
This is one of the Mammoth Lakes (Gull?) from our trip last month.

[Edwin Harvey]

These two sunrise images were taken on the property where I live in Queensland Australia.

[Edwin Harvey]

Here's two more sunrise images taken on the property where I live in Queensland Australia.

[DonJuanMair]

Oh yeah! Awesome!

thanks!

[Cmizzle]

easily one of the best reflection/pano/hdr pictures I have seen.

[robbug]

Painted Desert at Sunset

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2451/3702867710_ea56dab60f_o.jpg

[lancebroad]

Moving car shot

Canon 30D 17-40 f/16 1/30th

[jdlloyd67]

Painted Desert at Sunset

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2451/3702867710_ea56dab60f_o.jpg
All I can say is "Wow!!!".

[Jim06GTO]

Moving car shot

Canon 30D 17-40 f/16 1/30th

Nice M3!

[lostid]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2555/3706852524_04b5ff63cb_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2556/3706152483_aba127c792_o.jpg

[kozmix]

From Barcelona, Boqueria Market.

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http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_eoKhUgL9WJA/ScVeg1zLQTI/AAAAAAAAAKE/fbJUdRrsV-Q/s320/_MG_0049.jpg (http://www.ruben-vicente.com/galleries/travel/spain/barcelona/16.html)

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_eoKhUgL9WJA/ScVeXqUiLKI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/48XC3sU4OCw/s320/_MG_0047.jpg (http://www.ruben-vicente.com/galleries/travel/spain/barcelona/15.html)

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_eoKhUgL9WJA/ScVgD_atu3I/AAAAAAAAAKM/8xfmNml430A/s320/_MG_0044.jpg (http://www.ruben-vicente.com/galleries/travel/spain/barcelona/14.html)

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[Tawcan]

I really should get a circular polarizer...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2577/3703153070_5e0d6292ee_b.jpg

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[maranelloboy05]

I sold mine a few months ago to try out some primes, happy to say I have another on it's way. I never realized how much I would miss this lens.

[i_am_hydrogen]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2574/3711946110_77e02479b6_o.jpg

[platti]

Siesta-time in Burano, Venice.

[dannygt]

I'm selling this lens... I had a lot of fun with it but i just can't justify my use of this lens. I only use it at 17mm and on a tripod. Time to move to a wa prime!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2531/3718037662_cd0699f320.jpg

[DonJuanMair]

I'm selling this lens... I had a lot of fun with it but i just can't justify my use of this lens. I only use it at 17mm and on a tripod. Time to move to a wa prime!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2531/3718037662_cd0699f320.jpg

i was feeling the same way about this lens, buit on a full frame body this lens is a completely different story. If you plan on going full frame done sell it. Later you'll regret it

[funhouse69]

I really liked my 17-40 on my 40D but I freaking LOVE it on my FF. There were taken this past Friday night.

http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/587761237_igtLo-L.jpg

http://funhouse69.smugmug.com/photos/587761867_TJSFE-L.jpg

[dannygt]

i was feeling the same way about this lens, buit on a full frame body this lens is a completely different story. If you plan on going full frame done sell it. Later you'll regret it

Yeah well, my new 28mm 1.8 isn't as sharp at F8, but on my A2e it's still wide enough!

I'll go for a prime 14mm when I'll go FF.

[J-B]

I really should get a circular polarizer...


sweet photos tawcan!

[fi20100]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2560/3723628760_0ef2a2a021_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chaos2/3723628760/)

[silvrr]

Used this lens for 90% of my vacation. Here's two of the 950+ I shot.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3493/3721628715_6b8e960e29_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2616/3719156790_fc05845b6f_b.jpg

[Treat me like a tourist]

Used this lens for 90% of my vacation. Here's two of the 950+ I shot.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3493/3721628715_6b8e960e29_b.jpg


Interesting vacation :p

[DutchOven]

is the f/4 aperture ever a problem in low-light situations handheld?

[xoldboy]

just bought it today :) so far im loving this lens.

[DannyLongIsland]

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/fro516bmx/Jerryface-1.jpg

[Treat me like a tourist]

is the f/4 aperture ever a problem in low-light situations handheld?

It depends on how afraid you are of high ISO. The major selling point of the 16-35L, is the F4 aperture on the 17-40 lens- its a well known weak point. I havent found it to be a problem in low light i just adapt the composition so i can find something to lean on:) that or you could start to carry a monopod. Infact in low light i rarely shoot wide open, i will keep it set at F5.6 and work around it.

I love this lens, i see no point in the expense of the 16-35. However if you shoot indoors and need wide perspective and the ability to hand hold, on a regular basis i.e. your a wedding photographer, then sure you might find the F4 a problem.

Just my opinion, though i do have an odd philosophy of slow zooms and fast primes so you might want to ignore me :)

[single_track]

is the f/4 aperture ever a problem in low-light situations handheld?

Sure it can be, it is only f4. I find this pretty rare though, especially on a FF where the wide is really wide. At 17mm, the added DOF and shutterspeed 'allowance' let's you handhold to quite low speeds like 1/20 or possibly 1/15. Besides, there is always the ISO bump.

[twofruitz]

[quote=
I love this lens, i see no point in the expense of the 16-35. However if you shoot indoors and need wide perspective and the ability to hand hold, on a regular basis i.e. your a wedding photographer, then sure you might find the F4 a problem.:)[/quote]


F4 on my copy is as sharp as 5.6 or even 8.... I'm really amazed actually at how sharp it is.

[DonJuanMair]

is the f/4 aperture ever a problem in low-light situations handheld?

as already said i dont really think so. With iso and as long as you have steady hands you can get decent results, this is at f8, iso 4000 and 1/40 sec. Im sure it would have been a lot easier at f4

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

[inthedeck]

Here's one, from the 17-40...an HDR. 6 shots. Full Size, it's pretty cool. ;)

http://inthedeck.smugmug.com/photos/593331540_2UtrU-XL.jpg

[DutchOven]

Here's one, from the 17-40...an HDR. 6 shots. Full Size, it's pretty cool. ;)

http://inthedeck.smugmug.com/photos/593331540_2UtrU-XL.jpg

Wow! beautiful shot! Do you have the colour version? I think I would enjoy that even more.

[inthedeck]

I do, but, the water was very murky/yellow/brown and there wasn't really a lot of color that day, due to the dark overcast nature of the day. It was actually 'misting' when I took the shot...but, I'll add a color version sometime. ;)

Oh, and thanks. Much appreciated. :)

[Tawcan]

Took this the other night, saw the dragon boat sitting there in the foreground so I couldn't resist. Makes the pic much more appealing instead of the same old Vancouver skyline IMO.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2474/3715040857_8f09acff01_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawcan/3715040857/)

[DonJuanMair]

It def does, great shot!

[i_am_hydrogen]

Tawcan, that's one beautiful shot.

[Tawcan]

Thanks for the kind words.

[DutchOven]

Took this the other night, saw the dragon boat sitting there in the foreground so I couldn't resist. Makes the pic much more appealing instead of the same old Vancouver skyline IMO.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2474/3715040857_8f09acff01_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawcan/3715040857/)

Wow. That is amazing. Any special PP done? Any special filters?

[Tawcan]

Wow. That is amazing. Any special PP done? Any special filters?

Nope, F11 @ 20 second exposure. UV filter and just sharpened in Lightroom.

[DonJuanMair]

Hang that one on the wall!

[i_am_hydrogen]

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[robbug]

[QUOTE=i_am_hydrogen;8299944]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3534/3730675959_f74b9e9c06_o.jpg

I am so drawn into this one. Very nice. Great depth and awesome color contrast. Is this tonemapped? Either the clouds are playing tricks on my eyes or it looks like your approaching halation on the outline of the leftish building? If so I would see if you can mask it out...print it in large size and hang it on a wall :D :D
Rob

[robbug]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2474/3715040857_8f09acff01_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawcan/3715040857/)

The reflection with the foreground boat makes this image come so alive. The colors contrast each other very well. Great exposure!

[robbug]

The Teepees, Petrified Forest National Park
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3437/3727931361_d7134674e8_o.jpg

[shawnseah]

Chamonix Mont Mlanc
http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac150/shawnseah/aFranceday620090613_1749.jpg?t=1247929568

[SteveJa]

as already said i dont really think so. With iso and as long as you have steady hands you can get decent results, this is at f8, iso 4000 and 1/40 sec. Im sure it would have been a lot easier at f4

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


At ISO 4000 this was not taken with you xsi ?

[kozmix]

A few more from Boqueria Market.

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http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_eoKhUgL9WJA/Scog2o3YjoI/AAAAAAAAAK0/qKeZCYAhli8/s320/_MG_0050.jpg (http://www.ruben-vicente.com/galleries/travel/spain/barcelona/17.html)

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_eoKhUgL9WJA/ScogwJKA9YI/AAAAAAAAAKs/-Y75wFiXneU/s320/_MG_0054.jpg (http://www.ruben-vicente.com/galleries/travel/spain/barcelona/18.html)

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_eoKhUgL9WJA/Scogoqf78nI/AAAAAAAAAKk/9-3znfsBNLA/s320/_MG_0055.jpg (http://www.ruben-vicente.com/galleries/travel/spain/barcelona/19.html)

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_eoKhUgL9WJA/Scogh1lWGZI/AAAAAAAAAKc/dAi29gA218M/s320/_MG_0063.jpg (http://www.ruben-vicente.com/galleries/travel/spain/barcelona/20.html)

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[jasonleehl]

Just one fireworks from a rehearsal. Got better shots though, but blocked by the white floating white lanterns. Sigh....

http://jasonlee.smugmug.com/photos/594550016_ecsLV-L.jpg

[The Ghost of FM]

Chamonix Mont Mlanc
http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac150/shawnseah/aFranceday620090613_1749.jpg?t=1247929568
Wow!

That's one beautiful shot that must have required a lot of climbing, to be able to take that! Unless a helicopter just dropped you off to take the shot? :)

Kudos to you!

Cheers!

[DonJuanMair]

At ISO 4000 this was not taken with you xsi ?

Lol no with the 5D mkII

[elzzimc]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2587/3734168036_30e5a0baf6_b.jpg

[Mike55]

The Teepees, Petrified Forest National Park
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3437/3727931361_d7134674e8_o.jpg


Very nice!

[i_am_hydrogen]

I am so drawn into this one. Very nice. Great depth and awesome color contrast. Is this tonemapped? Either the clouds are playing tricks on my eyes or it looks like your approaching halation on the outline of the leftish building? If so I would see if you can mask it out...print it in large size and hang it on a wall
Rob

Thanks. It is tonemapped, yes. There was this electric blue sky looming just beneath a loose cloud deck which may have created what looks like halation. Then again, maybe it is halation. I don't see it on my monitor, though.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2329/3733306747_6d8b98e841_o.jpg

[sol95]

i sold mine 3 months ago because i got a tokina 11-16 and was using a cropper (50d).

but now that i've ordered a 5dmkii (which should be here any day now!), i'll be picking up another copy of the 17-40 in the next month or so. :)

[sheawyatt]

Chamonix Mont Mlanc
http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac150/shawnseah/aFranceday620090613_1749.jpg?t=1247929568

WOW!! Epic shot there!

[Treat me like a tourist]

Rockerfeller Plaza. I forget which this building is of the many buildings that form the centre. Taken with a 5D.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3454/3737251204_7e6683ff65_o.jpg