Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

[DannyLongIsland]

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/fro516bmx/Jerryface3-2-1.jpg

[Synenergy52]

Hydrogen, nice pics. I'll show ya guys sharp! By the way I was too lazy to correct for distortion but at least this gives you an idea of what kind of distortion is present on the 17-40L on full frame @ 17mm

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/vvg2002/stearns1-1.jpg

Note that I focused and recomposed on the pipe. The background wasnt as sharp as I wanted to be, should of stopped down further but lighting wasn't so hot. But at 17mm i wouldnt be taking that much of a risk anyway. Oh well enjoy!

[Tony-S]

Coal Creek in the San Juan mountains of SW Colorado.

[Synenergy52]

Very sharp pics of the creek. Very nice.

[WhyFi]

One that I finally got around to processing...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3524/3740931172_816ae85a22.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whyfinyc/3740931172/sizes/o/)

[PLLphotography]

cloudy/rainy day in Washington D.C. :(

Joseph Henry statue outside the Smithsonian Institute and the National Archives Building

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3488/3746239106_d298bc116c.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2649/3752496479_f3e51c5a7b.jpg

[DannyLongIsland]

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg169/fro516bmx/Flower1-1.jpg

[cbacarella]

Going to look/ possibly pick up this lens in a few hours! Im very very excited about it!

:-)


Will post some pics as soon as i get one! Until then, everyone keep up the good work!

This will be my first L!



.Chris.

[PLLphotography]

this was my first (and only so far....dang expensive) L lens. even though i have it hanging off the end of my XS 1.6 crop body, I'm lovin' it.

even George votes for it :D
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3487/3746234844_f3636c02b9.jpg

[johnnycas]

bw!In my avatar and one of a Peppermint Amaryllis in my backyard. Both when I was testing f/4 sharpness.

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/51862138.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/51862143.jpg

[cbacarella]

this was my first (and only so far....dang expensive) L lens. even though i have it hanging off the end of my XS 1.6 crop body, I'm lovin' it.

even George votes for it :D



Im glad to hear you are enjoying it on your crop body! I too will be 'hanging' it off the end of a crop, my 20D!

Very nice picture you posted!

[anglefire]

One from a few years ago. Taken in London in 2006 in the Gardens by Russell Square, on my first DSLR (350D)

http://www.mark.colston-online.co.uk/Nature/slides/Flower%20Gardeny.jpg

[PLLphotography]

awesome, vibrant colors Angelfire :)

outside of the Washington Archives Building. Eventually I'll have some bright photos too....unfortunately my trip to D.C> was cloudy and raining :(
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/liberty2.jpg

[boring tdi]

http://fileserver7.jpghosting.com/images/02362_d91e72977ae5f4ebbfb10f98d8d9fec8.jpg (http://www.jpghosting.com/showpic.php?image=02362_d91e72977ae5f4ebbfb10f98d8 d9fec8.jpg)

Just trying to see how much flair I could induce. The lens hold up quite well imo.

:)

[Rachel B]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2481/3753907504_ce647a766b_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3500/3753890852_d809346e92_o.jpg

[i_am_hydrogen]

^Love the muted tones in the first one, Rachel.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2660/3753278541_982322632a_o.jpg

[silvrr]

Did you shoot this from an L platform? Nice shot.

[i_am_hydrogen]

Yes, it was taken from the State & Van Buren ("Library") el platform.

[lostid]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2651/3754497020_01e06f29e8_o.jpg

[cbacarella]

A random shot i took at a car show...

Nothing spectacular by any means...but i did enjoy the look of the car!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2673/3755658676_481c44a245_o.jpg

[PLLphotography]

Going to look/ possibly pick up this lens in a few hours! Im very very excited about it!

:-)


Will post some pics as soon as i get one! Until then, everyone keep up the good work!

This will be my first L!



.Chris.

Looks like you did more than just "look" at the lens ;)

how are you liking it so far?

[Rachel B]

angle fire those flowers are great!

[Rachel B]

So I find myself taking landscapes, city scape's and cars with this lens, do you all find the need for tone mapping or HDR to get perfect exposure with the shadows and highlights?

[Tawcan]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2667/3751679158_fcc066ca04.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawcan/3751679158/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3425/3750889211_2791d58610.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawcan/3750889211/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2564/3751751214_e1b9e5a528.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawcan/3751751214/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3426/3755748014_6699dedf13_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawcan/3755748014/)

I love this lens. :D

[Tawcan]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2651/3754497020_01e06f29e8_o.jpg

Love it, did you use a ND filter? If so how many stops?

[Edwin Harvey]

A couple of images I took at Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia, with the mighty Canon 17-40L.

[PLLphotography]

Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale,
A tale of a fateful trip
That started from this tropic port
Aboard this tiny ship.....


sorry,...I couldn't resist :lol:. very nice pictures. one day I hope to visit Australia.

[cbacarella]

Looks like you did more than just "look" at the lens ;)

how are you liking it so far?



Yeah...i bought it!

:cool:


So far im liking this lens very much so! Its been great so far! Im excited to grow my photography skills with this lens for sure!

Although, im adding unsharp mask (300/.03/0) after i resize in photoshop as i was told thats what canon reccomends. But, at least to me, its looking a bit over sharpened.

How does that pic of the car above look to you guys? Fine, or over sharpened?

thanks,


Chris.

[PLLphotography]

:oops: I have the same problem too....I know after resizing, it takes away some of the sharpness...so I'm still torn between what works best as far as getting the sharpness back.

The picture looks great to me....but I'm still a n00b...so take it for what it's worth lol

[i_am_hydrogen]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3534/3756456753_7d6c7a2b01_o.jpg

[lostid]

Love it, did you use a ND filter? If so how many stops? B+W 10 stops ND

[DEMO]

Happy to try out his new helmet..

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2448/3758670803_ca83faf324.jpg

[Edwin Harvey]

Thanks mate; "Pward 1980" for your comments on my two images. I hope you make it to Australia some day soon. There's certainly lots of fantastic things here for you to photograph. I was in The Deep South in 2001 & visited the old confederate capital of Richmond. One day, God willing I'll come back, but will spend more time discovering all the majestic sights The U.S. has to offer.

[PLLphotography]

Richmond is about 20 minutes away from where I live. there's actually a Civil War battlefield minutes away from me. One of these days I'll make it out there to see if anything catches my eye.... I guess it's one of those things..."it will always be there, so no rush"...or where my eyes are set on sights I cannot reach, whereas in other countries there are people thinking the same about where I live and the surrounding areas lol.

[i_am_hydrogen]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2618/3759996433_1502bec5ea_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/3756400259_d0d1e3732d_o.jpg

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/2030/353nclark725.jpg

[DonJuanMair]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2614/3760107389_8214692346_o.jpg

here is a 100% crop of that image, if you look at the background you can see the fireworks going off for 4th July. I love this picture because i can look around and see all thr crowds reactions and what theyre doing

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3469/3760107467_30cbbf7b99_o.jpg

and another

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2648/3760123021_11f4501599_o.jpg

[Edwin Harvey]

G'day again Pward1980. I've read tons of books about "The War Of Northern Aggression" mainly from the Southern perspective. I too would love to visit some of the battlefields, Bull Run, Petersburg, Shiloh, Vicksburg & last but not least Gettysburg. Did you have any of your ancestors fight in that war? Have you taken many Landscape images with your new lens? I've found that the 17-40L beats all the others for sharpness & colour. If you haven't yet, I encourage you to get out there & take some landscape images of your beautiful part of the country & post them here for all to see.
Take care mate.......Ed.

[peterbj7]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/3756400259_d0d1e3732d_o.jpg
What have you done to that sky? It's like something from Armageddon!

[rvdw98]

What have you done to that sky? It's like something from Armageddon!

I suspect it's being lit up by the city lights.

[GrillZ]

I just got my 17-40 yesterday.

Haven't gotten a chance to shoot with it yet.
Hopefully it's a good copy.....you know....

[PLLphotography]

G'day again Pward1980. I've read tons of books about "The War Of Northern Aggression" mainly from the Southern perspective. I too would love to visit some of the battlefields, Bull Run, Petersburg, Shiloh, Vicksburg & last but not least Gettysburg. Did you have any of your ancestors fight in that war? Have you taken many Landscape images with your new lens? I've found that the 17-40L beats all the others for sharpness & colour. If you haven't yet, I encourage you to get out there & take some landscape images of your beautiful part of the country & post them here for all to see.
Take care mate.......Ed.

I am unsure as to whether any of my ancestors fought in the Civil War....but I'm sure they did. I once did a brief check on the history of my surname (although no telling how accurate that is), however, it shows that settlers with my surname settled in Norfolk/Chesapeake Virginia in the 1620's (which coincidentally is where my father's family was from).

I have yet to take any landscape pictures....or very many of ANY pictures for that matter, other than candid pictures or just pictures of random things. I currently work a full time job during the week, and a part-time job on the weekends, so time is usually a limiting factor in my free time :(

I do hope to soon take a trip out to Battlefield Park and see if anything catches my eye. I haven't been out there since I was a kid.

- Phillip -

[Edwin Harvey]

Good on you mate. I'll look forward to seeing the next lot of images you post on POTN. Battlefield Park sounds like a good place to start. I was in Richmond in the autumn of 2001 & was amazed at the beautiful colours of the leaves on the ground. I loved walking up Confederate Avenue {if that's what it's called} with those massive statues of the Confederate Generals. We don't have anything like that here in Australia & I was completely blown away by the experience......... Anyhow Phillip; take care & happy snapping.
~Ed~

[PLLphotography]

Ah, that would be Monument Avenue in Richmond....along a cobblestone road right?

If I wasn't certain I would get run down by a passing motorist, I might take a stroll through there and snap some photos :lol:

What I'm really hoping for is when Autumn comes around.... I want to take a drive down Skyline Drive. it's a long winding road (around 100 miles or so) through the Appalachian Mountains.

this is not my photo, but one I found by doing a quick search to give you an idea:
http://z.about.com/d/forestry/1/7/2/l/Skyline_Pinnacles.jpg
Skyline Drive View of a Virginia Pine, Oak Hickory Forest - Pinnacles Overlook, Virginia
Photo by Jone Lewis, WomensHistory at About.com

[Edwin Harvey]

G'day Phillip.
Thanks for the pretty scenic image of Oak Hickory Forest, I love the beautiful autumn colours. The Appalatians is another place I'd love to visit. I've seen so many pictures of it in National Geographic magazines etc, but that's not the same as seeing it in person. Perhaps one day before I depart planet Earth I'll get to see "The Promised Land" Monument Avenue, thanks for reminding me,I must be getting old & forgetful not to remember its name. I look forward to seeing the photos you take of it one day. Are you on Facebook at all? Catch you later...........Ed.

[friz]

I think I have one of these bought. Can't wait to play with it.

[joosay]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/3728234496_b66ea8ca03.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3447/3727429969_994ca37d31.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3513/3724432359_da5a683609.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2316/3723064262_bdedfa014c.jpg

[HMetal]

The last one is a 9 image panorama using the 17-40mm for the 9 images I stitched together. The detail in the large version is amazing! The first four are single shots:

http://www.pbase.com/hmetal/image/98907159.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/hmetal/image/106640858.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/hmetal/image/96078588.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/hmetal/image/81396764.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/hmetal/image/94997990.jpg

[inthedeck]

Ray, that last one 'is' pretty wicked! :) Nice waterfall, as well.

Here's one more, at 35mm. I don't use it a lot for model work, but, sometimes when I'm limited for space, this is the only one that will do full body shots.

http://inthedeck.smugmug.com/photos/605667248_Jdr4Z-XL.jpg

[PLLphotography]

looks like it does a fine job with modeling work :-)

Is there any particular reason this lens isn't used more for modeling work? I have read posts (other forums i believe) that some people do use the 17-40 for a LOT of portrait and model shoots, but I've also seen a lot where people won't even attempt to use it.

sorry Edwin, I missed the part about facebook. Yes, I have a link in my signature

[DonJuanMair]

Joosay i really like your shots!

[inthedeck]

looks like it does a fine job with modeling work :-)

Is there any particular reason this lens isn't used more for modeling work? I have read posts (other forums i believe) that some people do use the 17-40 for a LOT of portrait and model shoots, but I've also seen a lot where people won't even attempt to use it.

Depending on the distance, you have to be a bit careful about perspective distortion. Models' arms, elbows, etc. placed in the 'wrong' direction towards the lens, or being too close to the lens, may cause abnormalities.

In this instance, I had about 6-7 feet, so it worked just fine. Colors/contrast/sharpness, well, we all know how this lens performs in that dept. :)

Oh, and thanks. :)

[Edwin Harvey]

I'm with you Phillip. That's a great shot inthedeck of Florida posted & I too don't know why people don't shoot more portraits with this lens. I've shot quite a number with it & am more than satisfied with the results. You can see more of my images on my facebook page if you like.........Cheers,Edwin.
P.S. I found Dinwiddie with Google satellite, couldn't see you though.

[joosay]

Joosay i really like your shots!

Thank you! I should take more with it since I will be replacing it with the 17-55 for longer reach :(

[inthedeck]

I'm with you Phillip. That's a great shot inthedeck of Florida posted & I too don't know why people don't shoot more portraits with this lens. I've shot quite a number with it & am more than satisfied with the results. You can see more of my images on my facebook page if you like.........Cheers,Edwin.
P.S. I found Dinwiddie with Google satellite, couldn't see you though.

Thanks Edwin. I do use it from time to time, that's no question. Indoors, in studio, it matters not what the DOF is like. Outdoors, on the other hand, f/4 is sometimes 'too' slow. Still, one has to be careful with the lens, otherwise a person/model can become distorted, fairly easliy. ;)

Appreciate the comments...and in time, I'll continue to work on my lighting structure so that there is a bit more separation from the bg. In the original shot, at full size, one can see it. In the jpeg version, it kinda disappears...:(

[Madweasel]

The last one is a 9 image panorama using the 17-40mm for the 9 images I stitched together.
http://www.pbase.com/hmetal/image/94997990.jpg
Very impressive HMetal. I've been trying panoramas too, but wonder what software you used that curved the whole thing into a fisheye effect? CS2 (which I use) won't do that as far as I know.

[DonJuanMair]

Thank you! I should take more with it since I will be replacing it with the 17-55 for longer reach :(

15mm?? they do say the 17-55 is an amazing lens though

[joosay]

yeah and kinda want the speed too :)

[MaliCali]

Very impressive HMetal. I've been trying panoramas too, but wonder what software you used that curved the whole thing into a fisheye effect? CS2 (which I use) won't do that as far as I know.

not sure if its relevent totally to what you are saying in regards to that photo

but im pretty positive the seating in the theater is naturally rounded, the 17-40 doesnt have THAT much distortion..

[Edwin Harvey]

A couple of portraits I took of some friends children with this amazing lens.

[inthedeck]

The one on the right is funny. :)

Maybe a white balance correction and some sharpening, and they'll be good to go. :)

[PLLphotography]

cute kids! :)

her lips are sealed! :lol:

[Jman13]

From the other night:
http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/columbus_night.jpg

[inthedeck]

^^Nice. Did you create the start pattern, or just caused by the long shutter speed?

[Jman13]

The start pattern? I have no idea what you're referring to!

[PLLphotography]

I think he meant the Star pattern around the lights :-)

[inthedeck]

Correct. Sorry, should have been a bit more specific. ;)

[FelixDIB]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2553/3691700521_c1f9875bbf.jpg

[Jman13]

Correct. Sorry, should have been a bit more specific. ;)

No problem. The stars are a result of the small aperture (I think this was at f/9)

[inthedeck]

^^Nice use of fill flash. Now, just watch the bg, for bright objects. ;) Easy clone job, but well worth it for this otherwise lovely shot. :)

No problem. The stars are a result of the small aperture (I think this was at f/9)
Gotcha, makes sense. ;) For some reason, IE8 and Opanda don't work happily, so, I can't check exif's, till I have another solution. Darn, I hate machine upgrades.

[FelixDIB]

^^Nice use of fill flash. Now, just watch the bg, for bright objects. ;) Easy clone job, but well worth it for this otherwise lovely shot. :)


Gotcha, makes sense. ;) For some reason, IE8 and Opanda don't work happily, so, I can't check exif's, till I have another solution. Darn, I hate machine upgrades.

I'll give it a try...Thx!

[Jman13]

^^Nice use of fill flash. Now, just watch the bg, for bright objects. ;) Easy clone job, but well worth it for this otherwise lovely shot. :)


Gotcha, makes sense. ;) For some reason, IE8 and Opanda don't work happily, so, I can't check exif's, till I have another solution. Darn, I hate machine upgrades.

It's not your machine..the EXIF is stripped....Photoshop's save for web strips the EXIF.

[inthedeck]

Gotcha, Jordan. But, my machine 'does' have an issue. Windows 7, IE 8, and Opanda Exif viewer don't play nice. ;)

[Jman13]

Gotcha, Jordan. But, my machine 'does' have an issue. Windows 7, IE 8, and Opanda Exif viewer don't play nice. ;)

Ahh...I will tell you that Windows 7, Firefox 3.5 and whatever EXIF viewer plugin I use DO play nice. :)

[HMetal]

Very impressive HMetal. I've been trying panoramas too, but wonder what software you used that curved the whole thing into a fisheye effect? CS2 (which I use) won't do that as far as I know.

Thanks. I used Autopano Pro. It's a great piece of software!

[DonJuanMair]

taken in Chicago 4th July

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3548/3773603583_b0c06aaa89_o.jpg

[inthedeck]

^Nice.

[joosay]

Prisoner:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2625/3722258525_7871fb8980.jpg

[twofruitz]

At 17mm f4.

http://matthewbreen.com.au/wp-content/gallery/upload/hamish1.jpg

[PLLphotography]

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/rainbow.jpg
not the greatest color and clarity, but we just had a storm pass by and this was the end result. The colors are actually pretty accurate...the dark rain clouds are still hanging around, and the sun, (though setting), is peeking through the clouds, giving off a greenish cast.

[Edwin Harvey]

I hope these look a little better than the last time I submitted them. It's hard to make fine adjustments when I only have the standard editing software that came with my recently bought Imac. After I pay this brute off I'll look into purchasing CS4.

[Edwin Harvey]

What editing software do you have on your P.C. Phillip? If you have Photoshop, you could try cropping out the trees at the side of the image & the roof top. Use the cloning tool to eliminate the sensor dust spot. Try using a plastic bag when changing your lenses, as this will help to stop sensor dust getting onto your sensor. I've also found F16 is a good daytime aperture for great depth of field. Good try mate, at least it shows you're out there & experimenting with your equipment.

[PLLphotography]

another pic of my wife from my 17-40. My post processing skills are n00bish at best. :oops:

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/leslie.jpg

[Jman13]

For Edwin Harvey
The real detriment is the direct flash, to be honest. A better investment would be an external flash gun that you can bounce...it will provide much more flattering light for portraits.

[joosay]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2642/3776356895_dd92928a04.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2431/3776353385_c85e8a59bd.jpg

[Edwin Harvey]

Yes Jman13, you're right, an external flash would do the trick. That one will have to go on my wish list for the time being though, as there are too many other things I have to buy first.

[Tareq]

Yes Jman13, you're right, an external flash would do the trick. That one will have to go on my wish list for the time being though, as there are too many other things I have to buy first.

Yes, but flash also should be one of the things you have to buy first, the first time i entered photography with a DSLR after a P&S i went to get a flash no doubt, remember, it is a light which you need it always.

[PLLphotography]

don't forget it's also $$$ you need always for photography too :-)

I had my DSLR for a few months before I was able to save up for a flash.

[dollei]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3111/3763244795_000df9ea3a.jpg

[PLLphotography]

Nice car. Yours? :-)

[friz]

Drove an hour this morning to pick one up. Minty w/ box and hood for $500. Can't wait to start using it.

[maico3]

I like your photos as I am thinking in purchasing a 17-40mm many people tell me to choose an L prime but too expensive.
also I liked the frames how do you get them are they availvle on the internet
regards
miguel

[PLLphotography]

What editing software do you have on your P.C. Phillip? If you have Photoshop, you could try cropping out the trees at the side of the image & the roof top. Use the cloning tool to eliminate the sensor dust spot. Try using a plastic bag when changing your lenses, as this will help to stop sensor dust getting onto your sensor. I've also found F16 is a good daytime aperture for great depth of field. Good try mate, at least it shows you're out there & experimenting with your equipment.

I have Photoshop, but I didn't really do much to this picture except reduce the file size so i could upload it. I didn't do any cropping.

I saw the dust spot, but I'm not sure if it was dust on the senor or just a rain drop on my lens filter (it had stopped raining about the time i took the picture). I took some shots after that and didn't seen the spot *shrug*

[Edwin Harvey]

You're right about the $ aspect of photography Phillip, one needs buckets of cash to do it justice. I'm getting there slowly, buying all the equipment I need to take the images I want to take. So far I have purchased a Canon 40D,17-40L & 70-200L I.S. lenses, which isn't too bad an achievement for an old pensioner. Have another go at the image of the rainbow mate & post it again. Keep up the good work young fella.
Cheers.......Edwin.

[Edwin Harvey]

Yes maico3,the 17-40L is rather expensive, but you'll be rewarded for buying it many times over, after seeing the results of the images it takes & to top it off, it's a lens you'll have for life. There's no substitute for quality & this lens is quality #1.
Cheers..........Edwin.

[PLLphotography]

I bought my lens used, and the date code is from 2003 which is when the lens was first manufactured, and I'm happy with it, so it's a great quality lens.

Edwin, I'm jealous over that 70-200 IS lens :lol:

how do you like your 40D? I'm strongly looking at buying a refurbished 40D from Adorama. my 1000D/XS will go to my wife.

[friz]

Here is my first try with this lens. Love it.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f184/frizz1/IMG_6308_1.jpg

[Mike55]

Yes maico3,the 17-40L is rather expensive, but you'll be rewarded for buying it many times over, after seeing the results of the images it takes & to top it off, it's a lens you'll have for life. There's no substitute for quality & this lens is quality #1.
Cheers..........Edwin.


Agreed. The all around quality of the 17-40L is something to behold. It really is not an exaggeration. The lens just exudes quality, both in its images, handling, construction and looks.

[friz]

Agreed. The all around quality of the 17-40L is something to behold. It really is not an exaggeration. The lens just exudes quality, both in its images, handling, construction and looks.

I'm diggin' it! First sunset with it. Nothing interesting in the sky. Had to include some objects on the ground to make composition interesting. Hope you like it.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f184/frizz1/IMG_6355_1.jpg

[i_am_hydrogen]

(Hand-held HDR)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3424/3779407389_6873b3497f_o.jpg

[PLLphotography]

Nice Hydrogen. I'm guessing it must have been tricky taking multiple exposures while handheld.

[i_am_hydrogen]

Thanks. Actually, I do a lot of hand-held HDR. This one was tricky because it was at dusk, and I couldn't use fast shutter speeds.

[ryant35]

I've had this lens for a couple of years now and never posted anything here to show how awesome it is...

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/ryant35/IMG_2008.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/ryant35/IMG_9915.jpg

[dollei]

Nice car. Yours? :-)
Nope, buddy's :)

[ryant35]

Here's one without any sharpening PS.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/ryant35/IMG_0585.jpg

[anglefire]

Quite an old one - don't think I've posted it here before!

http://www.mark.colston-online.co.uk/In%20and%20Around%20Birmingham/slides/Broad%20Street.jpg

[lgunnz]

I've had this lens for a couple of years now and never posted anything here to show how awesome it is...

That's OK I'm sure most of us follow the life of Ducky!:D

[PLLphotography]

I've had this lens for a couple of years now and never posted anything here to show how awesome it is...

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/ryant35/IMG_2008.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/ryant35/IMG_9915.jpg

I love the Coca-Cola pic. how was that done? camera pointed at an aquarium and continuous shooting?

Were those star patterns on the light done post processing or did that naturally occur?

[TheBurningCrown]

I love the Coca-Cola pic. how was that done? camera pointed at an aquarium and continuous shooting?
Second that question!

[ryant35]

Yes it was an aquarium, and a quick burst of only 2 shots. It does sink fast and make a hell of a mess. There was a 430EX on the left side pointed up with a stofen diffuser.

The first shot, the star patterns where natural.

[ryant35]

That's OK I'm sure most of us follow the life of Ducky!:D


Most of my ducky photos are taken with my 17-40...

[PLLphotography]

Yes it was an aquarium, and a quick burst of only 2 shots. It does sink fast and make a hell of a mess. There was a 430EX on the left side pointed up with a stofen diffuser.

The first shot, the star patterns where natural.


That's cool....should send that in to Coca-Cola as an advertisement...:D

"Zero Calories, Zero Sugar....all Taste....Take the Plunge!"

[inthedeck]

^^And you sell them the slogan. ;)

[Edwin Harvey]

G'day Phillip.
I've had the 40D for about a year now & find it to be an excellent camera. It has very good image quality & more features than you can point a boomerang at. Don't be jealous of my 70-200 F4 I.S. Phil, just save up your green backs & purchase one for yourself. It's also a very good lens & never fails to deliver the goods. It was a toss up between it or the 70-200 F2.8 I.S. After much research using P.O.T.N. I decided on the 70-200 F4 I.S. Most of the close up shots of the wedding in my Facebook album are shot using that lens.

[Edwin Harvey]

Ditto, Mike 55, on the quality of the 17-40L.

[Edwin Harvey]

Nice image of the kids Friz, it was worth the drive afterall.

[friz]

Nice image of the kids Friz, it was worth the drive afterall.

You betcha Ed. May leave the 24-70 home when I go to the mountains next week.

[Treat me like a tourist]

One from NYC taken with a 5D
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3592/3785943659_40bf1ce991_b.jpg

[inthedeck]

^^Ahhh, the good 'ole days, of NYC. ;) Hope you had a nice time there...and it was even better than expected.

[Treat me like a tourist]

^^Ahhh, the good 'ole days, of NYC. ;) Hope you had a nice time there...and it was even better than expected.

I really did thanks, was expecting it to be kind of a rough time but everyone was really nice there, contrary to old wives tales:)
One thing that you cant prepare for is the pace, its so hectic you dont stop to enjoy, its all about experience, and reflection time is when your back home. I went in April and i am now going through my images, and desperately want to go back and see it all again. Its definitely my favourite city, beats London and Paris easily.

[inthedeck]

Glad you felt that way. That's what NYC is really all about. There's way more friendly people than most perceive. Can't absorb it all in a short time, that much I can say.

Hope the memories from 5 months ago are sinking in...but, please tell me you visited B&H? :lol:

[WhyFi]

April? Well, you'll have to come back and visit the High Line, which is where I went today! :P It's an old elevated train track, re-purposed as a park (all pics taken with the 17-40, naturally!) -

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2425/3786348831_0f54f5099a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whyfinyc/3786348831/sizes/o/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3579/3787159996_ba0a579e19.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whyfinyc/3787159996/sizes/o/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3472/3787246994_11b006f9b9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whyfinyc/3787246994/sizes/o/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2539/3787159834_315272b197.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whyfinyc/3787159834/sizes/o/)

[Synenergy52]

I just picked up another 17-40. great shots guys! I love the coca cola one and that GREEN EYED CAT ONE! EXCELLENT SHARPNESS! was that at 40mm?

[Synenergy52]

AWESOME PHOTO

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2553/3691700521_c1f9875bbf.jpg

[Synenergy52]

^^ GOD that is too good. taken at 40mm?

[ryant35]

I just picked up another 17-40. great shots guys! I love the coca cola one and that GREEN EYED CAT ONE! EXCELLENT SHARPNESS! was that at 40mm?

The soda was at 23mm & the cat was at 40mm.

[brighenne]

Taken with 5D2. Thank goodness for ISO 6400.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2548/3787911426_b6c3b841cb_b.jpg

[POTN Head]

Quite an old one - don't think I've posted it here before!

http://www.mark.colston-online.co.uk/In%20and%20Around%20Birmingham/slides/Broad%20Street.jpg

How do you get the exposure right with something like this?

[Treat me like a tourist]

Glad you felt that way. That's what NYC is really all about. There's way more friendly people than most perceive. Can't absorb it all in a short time, that much I can say.

Hope the memories from 5 months ago are sinking in...but, please tell me you visited B&H? :lol:

Actually i didn't go to BH- i know its terrible, but i had no money and the exchange rate was awful. Next time i will definitely go there and spend money i don't have :) I mean where else will i find those precious Singh Ray filters.

[peterbj7]

I went to NYC and B&H for the first time in March this year. B&H is amazing! I parted with far more money than I had intended!

[inthedeck]

Sometimes, it's just cool to go see the place. But, I understand. Next time, perhaps. ;)

peterbj7, I hear ya. Being that it was 'so' close, it was hard to pass up the opportunity to go there...and of course, I'd always walk out with more than I 'needed.' Good thing I don't live as close, anymore. :lol:

[Tareq]

NYC, hmmmmmm, i hope to enjoy there, my visa is issued, just i have to buy TS 24mm before i go there, anyone knows where i can buy it online? not available in stock anywhere.

[Treat me like a tourist]

April? Well, you'll have to come back and visit the High Line, which is where I went today! :P It's an old elevated train track, re-purposed as a park

That does look an impressive terrace. I hope to see NYC a few more times i figure it would be good to see the city in different seasons. NYC has literally so many levels, one of my favourite memories is seeing the original statue of Lenin on a roof top terrace in the East village, only in NYC :)

[inthedeck]

It's the only place in the world where you can venture over to any one of 4 grays papaya joints, pick up some juice, a few hot dogs, and just chill at 4 am. Don't ask me how I know. :lol:

Yeah, 72nd and Broadway or 8th St. and 6th Ave. Those are my two favorite places. :lol:

[Edwin Harvey]

A couple of my early morning shots.

[WhyFi]

^^^ Nice, but watch the 'clarity' slider (or like function) - there's distinct haloing in the first.

[PLLphotography]

I still haven't pinned down working with Photoshop, but here's another taken with the 17-40. It may not be very sharp. the picture had some noise that I tried to get rid of using the reduce noise feature in Photoshop...and forget about the whole skin processing thing...I can't seem to figure it out yet lol :lol:
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/IMG_6927a.jpg

[inthedeck]

Much nicer. You'll get the hang of it, with more practice. :)

[PLLphotography]

Thanks. This was a candid shot. Wife came home tired from work and plopped on the couch :lol:

[inthedeck]

Hey, at least she let you take a pic of her. ;) I can't, anymore. :lol:

[PLLphotography]

I'm only allowed as long as I can make her pretty :lol:

[inthedeck]

Better than what I get...the hand. ;)

[Synenergy52]

Cool idea but it's extremely soft! :oops:

At 17mm f4.

http://matthewbreen.com.au/wp-content/gallery/upload/hamish1.jpg

[PLLphotography]

Here is another shot taken seconds after the last one I posted. candid shots so as i was taking them, she was moving around.. After she saw this one, she commented "that's my naughty look". ;)

Same issue though. flash bounced off the ceiling, then bounced off her lol. I told her she needs to get a tan asap.

what's the best way to try and tone down hot spots?

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/leslie_mischevious2.jpg

[POTN Head]

I like the second one better! Very "naughty!" :D

[WhyFi]

Here is another shot taken seconds after the last one I posted. candid shots so as i was taking them, she was moving around.. After she saw this one, she commented "that's my naughty look". ;)

Same issue though. flash bounced off the ceiling, then bounced off her lol. I told her she needs to get a tan asap.

what's the best way to try and tone down hot spots?

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/leslie_mischevious2.jpg
I don't think that it's so much hot spots as it is flat light - the flash isn't giving enough shape to her other than shadows in the eyes and lower part of her face - it could be more flattering. When you sneak up on her again (:D) I would see if you can bounce the flash off of a side wall to bump up the three dimensionality.

[PLLphotography]

Thanks, I'll have to try that. I probably wouldn't be able to do it in this same spot. to her left are some dark wooden bookcases, and to the right is the kitchen, no real walls to bounce off of.

[The Ghost of FM]

(Hand-held HDR)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3424/3779407389_6873b3497f_o.jpg
You must have hands or iron! ;)

Though this composition seems to be wanting for a bit more of the street below.

Cheers! :)

[POTN Head]

I agree.

[Tareq]

You must have hands or iron! ;)

Though this composition seems to be wanting for a bit more of the street below.

Cheers! :)

5D [even with grip] + 17-40 is like a toy, so easy to handheld for longer time than 1Ds series + 24-70 or 70-200 f2.8IS, but if i am on those so high floors shooting, i am sure i will have blurred shots even at 1/2000 shutter speed.

[PLLphotography]

please tell me if I'm going crazy...but does this look soft or slightly out of focus to anyone? This was taken with the 17-40 and a Canon 40D.
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/IMG_0358.jpg
I just got a refurbished 40D from Adorama, and it seems that all of the pictures aren't sharp (all of the pictures I've posted here have been on my Rebel XS with the 17-40). I've not only tried this lens, but also my 50mm f/1.8 and 28-135, and get similar results. At first I thought it was maybe some settings I didn't have set correctly. for picture style, this was set to user setting, sharpness +5, Contrast +2.

Or if there's a specific picture I can take that would provide better feedback, let me know.