Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

[Edwin Harvey]

I did process the cannon in color as well Edwin. Although there's some haloing, especially against the dull, uneventful sky.

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/cannon_HDR_lorez.jpg
Keep up the good work old son. You're really enjoying that 40D & 17-40L, by what I see in your recent lot of images. You've got a real nack for composition & I'm loving what I'm seeing.

[PLLphotography]

Thanks Edwin. I don't get to go out much and take photographs...just so happens I had to travel nearly 2,000 miles to take some :lol:

[Treat me like a tourist]

These are three landscapes from Northumberland. All taken with with 5d&17-40 combination.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2607/3972117619_f104347d64_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2581/3972263709_fa76aef87e_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2517/3953846751_8e68948a33_b.jpg

[PLLphotography]

I like the first two. the first one has a "gloomy" feel to it, the second one gives off an "isolated" feel :-)

[PLLphotography]

Here's a couple more.

Staircase from the ol' Spanish fort.
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/El_Morro_Staircase_HDR-lorez.jpg

Cemetary in Puerto Rico. they have some beautiful cemetaries.
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/cemetary_HDR_lorez.jpg

couple random animal pics to throw in there lol.

wife's great aunt's pet dog Cinnamon.
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/cinnamon-loreztif.jpg


stray cat. missing an ear....poor guy has lived a rough life.
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/straycat-BW-loreztif.jpg

[inthedeck]

Nice shots, above.

Diggin' the spiral staircase, that's just cool. :)

[PLLphotography]

Thanks :-) I kinda sorta held people up that wanted to go down to the lower levels while I was setting up my tripod to get the shot lol :lol:

[i_am_hydrogen]

Here's to hoping Chicago gets the Olympics:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3484/3973409138_61d04391a2_o.jpg

[Edwin Harvey]

Here's a couple more.

Staircase from the ol' Spanish fort.
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/El_Morro_Staircase_HDR-lorez.jpg

Cemetary in Puerto Rico. they have some beautiful cemetaries.
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/cemetary_HDR_lorez.jpg

couple random animal pics to throw in there lol.

wife's great aunt's pet dog Cinnamon.
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/cinnamon-loreztif.jpg


stray cat. missing an ear....poor guy has lived a rough life.
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/straycat-BW-loreztif.jpg
Now you're just showing off Phil. Seriously though, I just love the one of the staircase, terrific colours mate & composition well thought out. Me being a dog lover too..... I just have to say the dog looks great as well. As you said; the poor old pussy cat has seen better days. Could it be that Cinnamon had something to do with the cats missing ear?

[gcflora]

Cinnamon is gorgeous :)

[PLLphotography]

Thanks all. Yeah, Cinnamon was a great dog. I have a few more pics of him, but haven't gotten around to processing them yet.

Edwin, the cat was a stray in another town near the docks....same area where I shot the black and white pic of the docks and boat I posted earlier.

[WhyFi]

I spent a couple days in Boston and I literally didn't take the 17-40 off of my 5D -

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2518/3970957375_49771fcab8_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whyfinyc/3970957375/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3430/3970957677_d79798d607_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whyfinyc/3970957677/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2443/3971726382_d10530dbaa_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whyfinyc/3971726382/)

[DannyLongIsland]

WhiFi....it was the same with me when I went there.....I think I used my 70-200 twice the whole trip.

[PLLphotography]

Another one of Cinnamon...this one's for Edwin :-)
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/Cinnamon2.jpg


another pic of the El Morro....this went down into a catacomb type area....sucks that they put glass up on the bars so you can see my reflection :-(
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/El_Morro_hall_HDR-lorez.jpg

[Edwin Harvey]

Another one of Cinnamon...this one's for Edwin :-)
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/Cinnamon2.jpg


another pic of the El Morro....this went down into a catacomb type area....sucks that they put glass up on the bars so you can see my reflection :-(
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/El_Morro_hall_HDR-lorez.jpg
Thanks for the extra pic of Cinnamon The Wonder Dog Phil, just for me, I'm impressed.

[PLLphotography]

lol you proclaimed yourself a dog lover a few posts back :-)

[royv]

So apparently, the 17-40L does car shows too! I've shot these at the IAA in Frankfurt, Germany.



The breathtaking Alfa-Romeo 8C competizione (and a Mito in the background).

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2579/3965720819_b3fc52b397_b.jpg

Some kids playing with the Volkswagen Scirocco, it'll be a while before he can drive it though haha.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3535/3966487880_f14e1e60dc_b.jpg

[PLLphotography]

Very nice car. Was that available lighting or did you use a flash?


I use my 17-40 for basically EVERYTHING. I don't have any high end lenses (17-40, 50mm 1.8, and 28-135), but the other two almost never come out of my bag.

[royv]

Both were shot under available lighting.:)

[chrisforshaw]

I got my copy of the 17-40 this week and it's razor sharp and such super good value

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2453/3977148356_d81bb961f7.jpg

This was my first (poor) effort with it

[P1et]

17mm on 5d with 2 stop ND grad....

http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/655831807_aqzTo-XL.jpg

I don't know what a 2 stop ND grad is, but that's a gorgeous photo!

[PLLphotography]

angel statue in a cemetary. I liked the colors in the background.

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/Angel_Cemetary_HDR-lorez.jpg

[PLLphotography]

another one from my trip to Camuy caves in Puerto Rico.

unfortunately all my cave pics were hand-held. this one also had a bit of purple fringing around the crevice opening, but couldn't seem to get rid of it :oops:

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/cavern-lorez.jpg

[dcran]

I can see the fringing, but I think with that much contrast it would happen with any lens.

Great shot though.

[PLLphotography]

that's just my post processed pic. I think the original doesn't have as much fringing, but it's also very dark and not very detailed.

any ideas on how I could correct this, or not really any other way to bring it out without it fringing?

[The Ghost of FM]

that's just my post processed pic. I think the original doesn't have as much fringing, but it's also very dark and not very detailed.

any ideas on how I could correct this, or not really any other way to bring it out without it fringing?
If you have CS4 or similar, you could attack that issue a dozen different ways.

I might use the "replace color" tool first as it allows you, with an eye dropper tool to pick out the purple color and then change the hue or saturation of that color. Or, I might try masking it out first and then changing the color.

PS Elements 6 and newer also has the same or similar tools.

For fun, you could even replace the sky!

Cheers!

[EDG*salv]

I really wanted this lense, but decided to go over the fish eye :p

[PLLphotography]

I think this is a Pelican lol.

at the docks at La Guancha in Puerto Rico. I had to use my super telephoto 17-40 to get this close :lol: he was actually quite tame, and let me sit right next to him. If you look closely, you can see the HUGE fish swimming around in the waters behind him.

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/bird-lorez.jpg

[ckort]

Here's a few from a car show today...

http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii346/ckort66/IMG_9173_edited-1.jpg

http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii346/ckort66/IMG_9218_edited-1.jpg

http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii346/ckort66/IMG_9188_edited-1.jpg

[DonJuanMair]

cp worked out for you ckort ;)

from Oregon

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2576/3982103749_d8e07ab318_o.jpg

[ckort]

cp worked out for you ckort ;)



Yeah, I love what it did for the colors, but it created a little more noise than usual in the sky and dark areas for shooting at ISO 200.

[WhyFi]

Who says that you can't get isolation with this slow lens?! :p

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3461/3981832563_55516e383c_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whyfinyc/3981832563/)

And here's another with max DoF -

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2425/3982595510_23158a5f9e_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/whyfinyc/3982595510/in/set-72157622517905476)

[PLLphotography]

awesome colors DonJuan. was this an HDR?

[DonJuanMair]

Thanks!
This is a single shot, with a B&W cp

[PLLphotography]

Awesome pic. I have yet to purchase a circular polarizer. Those neutral density filters look nice too. Would have come in real handy slowing down the waterfall pics I took. So bright that day I could only get it down to 1/8 second. Would have rather had 0.5 or 1 second shutter for it.

[DonJuanMair]

i used my nd filter and i can get a one second shutter speed at 5pm in day light, and thats at f8 im sure you could get at least a second at f22 in midday

[PLLphotography]

another pic from within Camuy Caves in Puerto Rico.

may be a bit blurry, and not all that sharp. I blame it on the tour guide who never set still for more than 30 seconds, and HAD to have everyone stay together. no tripod time.

high ISO, slow shutter speeds...and lots of sharpening lol :lol:
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/cavern3_HDR-lorez.jpg

[Tawcan]

Went climbing yesterday and took this picture while hanging 20m (~60 feet) off the ground.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3433/3982254865_b2091a386e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tawcan/3982254865/ target=new)

[FlyingPhotog]

On a 5DC...

"Mighty Mite"
http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p876068330-4.jpg

"Flying Fish"
http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p817309956-4.jpg

"Prop Sock"
http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p186412382-4.jpg

[The Ghost of FM]

Went out early this morning trying to catch the start of autumn colors.



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G6082small.jpg



Cheers!

[PLLphotography]

couple more pics from when I was at a cemetary in San Juan.

wasn't exactly visiting the cemetary, but they have so many street vendors cooking food on the side of the road. stopped for breakfast, and this guy just happened to be parked on the outside of a cemetary lol

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/cemetary2_HDRa-lorez.jpg

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/cemetary3_HDR-lorez.jpg

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/cemetary4_HDR-lorez.jpg

[Edwin Harvey]

Went out early this morning trying to catch the start of autumn colors.



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G6082small.jpg



Cheers!

Beautiful image Jeff.

[PLLphotography]

previous black and white docks I posted, decided to try some color
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/docks_color_HDR-lorez.jpg

[The Ghost of FM]

Beautiful image Jeff.
Thanks Edwin!

Cheers!

[Treat me like a tourist]

The pin mill, Bodnant Gardens, North Wales, UK
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3424/3987950123_2a56101d49_b.jpg

[DonJuanMair]

a back yard in oregon

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2620/3987974003_7b22b92446_o.jpg

[peterbj7]

Lovely view, but I think I'd prefer it in colour.

Sorry, that remark referred to the Pin Mill in North Wales.

[Edwin Harvey]

previous black and white docks I posted, decided to try some color
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/docks_color_HDR-lorez.jpg
That image definitely looks better in colour mate, good work Phil.

[DonJuanMair]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2484/3989009563_bfbbec489e_o.jpg

[FlyingPhotog]

That turned out really well Anthony.

[DonJuanMair]

Hey thanks Jay!
I was editing it for 6 hours!

[Treat me like a tourist]

Lovely view, but I think I'd prefer it in colour.

Sorry, that remark referred to the Pin Mill in North Wales.

I'll see what i can do :)

[PLLphotography]

the car has a real feeling of speed to it. was it stationary and motion applied PP?

[JuSlaughter]

Remove the fake smoke, it will do wonders for the very good image otherwise.

[S.E.V.]

the car has a real feeling of speed to it. was it stationary and motion applied PP?

Probably not, most likely shot with a rig setup. Cars engine off to cut down on vibrations, pushed by hand with the camera setting at a few sec shutter speed.

[PLLphotography]

leave you all with a few more before I head to lunch :-)

second pic of La Coca Falls. this one had less glare from the mist on my lens. too bad I didn't have a ND filter to slow my shutter down. bright daylight and could only get 1/13 shutter speed. :-( more blur from the waterfall would have been nice. the previous pic of the falls was taken at 1/8 so it had more of a blur...oh well, live and learn.
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/La_Mina_falls_2_HDR-lorez.jpg

another stream shot
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/stream_HDR-lorez.jpg

stream that empties into the falls.
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/stream3_HDR-lorez.jpg

and another....
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/stream4_HDR-lorez.jpg

[mxracer535]

still trying to decide if this lens is right for me...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2447/3988942923_500951d90d_b.jpg

[PLLphotography]

never comes off my camera body.

from the looks of your gear list, it looks like it rounds out your focal length set nicely.

I'd love to have a 24-105 f/4L, but then I would probably miss the 17-23mm.

[mxracer535]

On paper it looks like a very nice lens to have in my bag, as, you said, rounds out my set, but i really dont use it that much. I always go out with the intention of using it, but always end up throwing on my 35L after a couple shots...guess im just not used to UW, and i really want the 135L

[PLLphotography]

I can't remember if cameras are one of those "approved" or "unapproved" electronic items that can be used once airborne on a commercial plane....

couldn't resist the view though...

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/flight_back2-lorez.jpg

[FlyingPhotog]

I can't remember if cameras are one of those "approved" or "unapproved" electronic items that can be used once airborne on a commercial plane....

Perfectly Acceptable...

Nice Aerial

[PLLphotography]

Thanks.

unfortunately since I wasn't sure if it was ok or not, so I kind of whipped out the camera, took a couple shots, and stuffed it back in my bag before the stewardess walked by lol :lol:

I either got my own reflection, or as you can see from the pic above, part of the engine or window in the frame.

[Lazuka]

I can't remember if cameras are one of those "approved" or "unapproved" electronic items that can be used once airborne on a commercial plane....

couldn't resist the view though...

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/flight_back2-lorez.jpg

Makes me miss flying

[chrischo]

Hey,

I am looking to buy this lens, if you have something, PM me!

Thanks! :)

[PLLphotography]

inside of a chapel in Penuelas, Puerto Rico.
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/chapel_HDR2b-lorez.jpg

[PLLphotography]

and another from Camuy Caves, hand-held because of the blasted tour guide not stopping for anything....of course I guess she was worried about flash flooding lol.

the overcast sky really blows....literally :-)

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/caves4_HDR-lorez.jpg

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/cliffsb-lorez.jpg

[petris]

http://petris.smugmug.com/photos/673991462_4qG4F-L.jpg

http://petris.smugmug.com/photos/673256976_v5jx2-L.jpg

[EDG*salv]

I will have to wait for this lense, decided to get the fish eye instead

[Welby]

Goes alright panning up close to ;)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2452/3983728724_68b96ec13c_o.jpg

[DonJuanMair]

Nice sharp panning shot!

[Merkin]

I just picked up this lens hopefully I'll be contributing soon!

[ckort]

I just picked up this lens hopefully I'll be contributing soon!
Congrats, you're gonna love it ;).

[PLLphotography]

I just picked up this lens hopefully I'll be contributing soon!


never comes off my 40D :)

Hope you like it.

[olelovold]

One from yesterdays insane shoot (which you can read about here (http://www.flickr.com/olelovold)):


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3515/3993044689_69d756a18b_b.jpg

[ckort]

Nice shot Ole! What did use for lighting?

[silvrr]

One last one from this lens for me. Just sold it. Picked up a 24-70 at a great price so going to get a 10-22ish lens to better compliment it.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2530/3982570560_752b32cd66_b.jpg

[olelovold]

Nice shot Ole! What did use for lighting?

I used a 550EX at 1/4, shot into a silver umbrella, about at the same height as the model's waist. Triggered by Elinchrom skyports. I wanted it higher, but my lightstand would've broke because of the strong winds catching sail in the umbrella. The only reason I got this shot was because I managed to anchor the lightstand into some well-placed cracks in the ground. Had to give up after 10 frames though, it was definately not comfortable to shoot in fierce wind, heavy rain with the air temperature almost at the freezing point. Much less for the model with her thin dress.

[PLLphotography]

awesome sunrise pics on your flickr Ole! were those HDRs or just awesome lighting and post-processing?

I only have a 430 EXII, but was debating between getting an umbrella to use with my 430 EXII or get a basic strobe or continuous lighting kit to start out with.

[olelovold]

Thanks a lot Phillip! Those posted are HDRs. I can get nearly similiar results with processing using digital grads in Lightroom, but I prefer the HDR rendering actually.

I recommend buying an umbrella, a stand, and a trigger for your 430EX. Umbrellas work great for softening and spreading the light (though you better be careful when there's wind present (http://www.flickr.com/photos/olelovold/3733832886/)), and a radio-based trigger allows great versatility when you face tricky conditions. If basic strobe means you'll be dependant on being plugged into a wall, I myself wouldn't recommend it at all - it's so limiting, atleast for my uses.

[PLLphotography]

that is true...didn't think of the fact that with the flash and umbrella, I can take it everywhere. I've seen some posts where they recommend starting out with a simple flash/umbrella and reflector and looks like they get some great results....plus its inexpensive.

Thanks for the advice

btw, I read your posts on your shots for that pic. That's gotta suck with the quick changes in weather, but luckily none of your stuff was damaged. It was like that when I was in Puerto Rico at the rain forest, although I had trash bags handy lol

[olelovold]

Yeah, and in addition to being portable, its also really lightweight and simple to set up. I'm glad to be able to give some advice :)

Yeah, the weather change really pissed me off. I came to the location, everything was perfect, and then, after shooting 10 frames, it's suddenly impossible to shoot. All of my gear got really soaked, and my umbrella and stand were at the breach point, but everything came back home undamaged, luckily. Also, if you see to the left of the frame, you can see some drops in the air - thats the drops from the waves crashing into the shore only 2m away from the model. Right after we walked away from the location, I saw a huge wave seriously soaking the spot where she had been standing. Scary stuff!

[The Ghost of FM]

30 sec exposure @ f/22



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G6075crop.jpg



Cheers!

[PLLphotography]

very nice. I don't see any motion blur from the plants and trees. I'm guessing it was a calm, windless day? :-)

how did you manage to get a 30 second exposure? ND filter?

[The Ghost of FM]

very nice. I don't see any motion blur from the plants and trees. I'm guessing it was a calm, windless day? :-)

how did you manage to get a 30 second exposure? ND filter?
Thanks!

Yes, the winds were dead calm and I used a B+W 6 stop ND filter. I went on a duller day which helped to get the extended exposure time.

Cheers!

[ckort]

Great shot Ghost! Gotta get me one of then ND filters!

[The Ghost of FM]

Great shot Ghost! Gotta get me one of then ND filters!
Thanks!

Yeah, an ND filter isn't an every day use kind of item but when you have the need for one, they come in mighty handy!

Cheers!

[samurairx7]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2675/3987875416_11880e2c61.jpg

love this lens...

"silvrr" i take pictures there all the time it's one of the best spots in chicago

[Treat me like a tourist]

I'll see what i can do :)
I promised and so i deliver, thought i would try something different again. Canon 5d and 17-40

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2566/3997012894_79020a9563_b.jpg

Oh and one more, a little bit of a cliche but hey its the weekend, cliches are allowed

Canon 5d and 17-40

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2554/3998186460_ca89ba4299_b.jpg

[peterbj7]

The sky in that second one is amazing, all the more so because it's B&W. The first in colour is strange - I'd love to know what you've done with it (other than around the edges).

[Treat me like a tourist]

The sky in that second one is amazing, all the more so because it's B&W. The first in colour is strange - I'd love to know what you've done with it (other than around the edges).

There are a fair few layers to it, it was pretty clean up until the point i ran it through a polaroid transfer plugin, it then boosted saturation, warmth, a form of blur, and the torn edges.

The second one is the serious one, its going in for a local club competition this week.

[DonJuanMair]

the bandw one is nice!

prob my last edit from NY :(

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2587/3997756572_f43a58b0c0_o.jpg

[Edwin Harvey]

One last one from this lens for me. Just sold it. Picked up a 24-70 at a great price so going to get a 10-22ish lens to better compliment it.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2530/3982570560_752b32cd66_b.jpg

Why? I think you'll regret it later on.

[Edwin Harvey]

30 sec exposure @ f/22



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h250/thefontmeister/VV4G6075crop.jpg



Cheers!

Beautiful image Jeff, did you use a neutral density filter?

[Madweasel]

Edwin, your answer is in Post #3084.

[samurairx7]

"Edwin Harvey" lol i went through that phase, i sold my 17-40L last year and regretted it so bad that i pick up another one last month and i'm sure this time it won't leave my hands unless i have the cash for the 16-35L II

Sold it for $600 last year and picked up a new one + hoya thin uv filter for $500

Lake Shore Drive

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2641/3935916759_56ef31e9c8.jpg

Chicago River

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2465/3997984495_43025e49c5.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3479/3997987197_1cc51e195e.jpg

[Treat me like a tourist]

Shot with a 5D.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2558/3999650816_d85d6ebcc3_b.jpg

[i_am_hydrogen]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2597/4000365738_14ce60f961_o.jpg

[The Ghost of FM]

Nice one, Kevin! ;)

This reminds me of another shot you posted from the same intersection a few weeks back. This one is even nicer!

OT; Have you ever considered getting yourself a lens like the 14L? It would give you quite a bit more space to play with and would be nicely suited to the type of shooting you do!

Cheers!

[neruda]

genting highlands, malaysia

http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/8815/img53012.jpg (http://img73.imageshack.us/i/img53012.jpg/)

http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/6715/img53222.jpg (http://img387.imageshack.us/i/img53222.jpg/)

[samurairx7]

wow hydrogen i just visit ur flickr and you have some of the nicest chicago pictures and spots i seen so far... gj

[i_am_hydrogen]

Nice one, Kevin! ;)

This reminds me of another shot you posted from the same intersection a few weeks back. This one is even nicer!

OT; Have you ever considered getting yourself a lens like the 14L? It would give you quite a bit more space to play with and would be nicely suited to the type of shooting you do!

Cheers!

wow hydrogen i just visit ur flickr and you have some of the nicest chicago pictures and spots i seen so far... gj

Thanks guys, I appreciate it.

The Ghost - Excellent suggestion. I would love to one day own that lens.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2425/4001443549_d8de80a47a_o.jpg

[DonJuanMair]

I wish I could afford the 14L. Amazing lens

[Tbirder]

Just got this lens, saw so many cool moving water images in thsi thread I wanted to give it a try. Gave the image a bit of tweak, may be slightly oversaturated but I like the look. 50D, f22, 2 seconds, 100asa

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2538/4002812518_068ffbc658_o.jpg

[Merkin]

Here are a few from this weekend...

I just picked up a 50D and this Lens and it's definitely a great combo :)


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3461/4002622701_d24a053db8_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2520/4002371199_5e2360624b_b.jpg

[mortar]

Who is using the 17-40 on a crop body and what are your thoughts?

[Tbirder]

Who is using the 17-40 on a crop body and what are your thoughts?

While the predominately 5D pics on this thread are just stunning, this lens works for me on my 50D as I do a lot of car photography and don't like the distortion of a 'true' 17mm lens. I not clued up and have just purchased this lens, but I'm guessing on a crop the 17mm must be the equiv of around 25mm or so? On my 50D the image quality is insane, I'm loving it. (Mind you, having upgraded froma D60 and a cheapo kit lens it's bound to be a mind blowing improvement)

[nik.hisham]

1. I should have shot this from further back at 35mm and avoid the distortion. The tower actually leans quite a bit and the lens makes it appear as if the lean is caused by the distortion.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2641/4003807338_d819eb206d_b.jpg

2.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2475/4002972303_2fe9c9c260_b.jpg

[DonJuanMair]

touch of ps work maybe? i dont know how it actually looked but this was a quick 5 second edit

http://i33.tinypic.com/iynevo.jpg

[nik.hisham]

Anthony, I think that looks about what it actually is in real life. On my next visit, I'll make sure to use a FL with no distortion to get an accurate pic. Of course, I could PP, but I some how can never manage to figure out whether I've applied enough or not...

[KingoftheHill]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2641/3994407078_3d3aa970b6_b.jpg

[jvmanolis]

Thanks guys, I appreciate it.

The Ghost - Excellent suggestion. I would love to one day own that lens.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2425/4001443549_cd7b54a363_o.jpg


Hydrogen,

I used to work in that small building in the center. Great capture. Your Chicago shots are fabulous! Have you ever shared your PP workflow for your Chicago shots? They have a unique look and feel to them.

Great work.

[i_am_hydrogen]

^Many thanks.

My photos are all HDR. My goal with HDR is to leave the impression of something "extra" in the photo but without imparting a psychedelic/nuclear blast look characteristic of some HDRs. (If people prefer that, great. It's just not for me.) To that end, when tonemapping Photomatix, I keep the "strength" setting between 20-40 and "saturation" around 70-80. I also use the "gamma" setting to add/reduce contrast. Then, it's onto PS, where, if needed, I'll adjust color and contrast. For example, when using Raw Importer, if you reduce the luminosity of the blue channel, you can achieve punchier blue skies. As for contrast, I just use the Brightness/Contrast tool for that. That's the basic gist of my process.

Screenshot of the Raw Importer luminance tab:
http://www.digitalterrain.info/assets/tutorials/ACR/adobe-camera-raw-hue-saturation-luminance-adjustment-tab/HSL-tab-luminance.jpg

[Merkin]

Hydrogen,

When you export you HDR from photomatix are your files still in Raw format? If so how?

[i_am_hydrogen]

Nope, they're jpegs. Why do you ask?

Oh... one more thing I forgot to mention: A lot of my shots have perspective correction applied to them to straighten verticals/eliminate wide-angle distortion. I think it adds a professional touch. In some instances, wide angle distortion can be dramatic and artistic and work very well. Other shots, however, can definitely benefit from it.

Two methods of p/c in PS:
Edit -> Transform -> Perspective
or
Crop tool (my preferred method)

[Tawcan]

Hydrogen, thanks for sharing your Photomatix settings. Whenever I try HDR in RAW the colours are always messed up in Photomatix. Not too sure why that's the case (I have the latest Photomatix).

Can't remember if I posted these already or not.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3480/3961042545_eb10fd0734_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2598/3962031102_1525728be3_b.jpg

[Tawcan]

Who is using the 17-40 on a crop body and what are your thoughts?

I'm using the 17-40 as my walk around lens on the XSi. I love this combination. There's something magical about this lens.

[Merkin]

Nope, they're jpegs. Why do you ask?


I thought you were in Camera Raw adjusting colors of your HDR.

But I just reread it, and I misunderstood. :D

[i_am_hydrogen]

^I use the Adobe raw importer to make color adjustments to the HDR in jpeg form. You can set the importer to work on jpegs as well as RAW files.

[PLLphotography]

Who is using the 17-40 on a crop body and what are your thoughts?


I've got it permanently attached to my 40D and love it. I've used it for landscapes, close ups, portraits, etc.

[neruda]

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/2731/img6100t.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/i/img6100t.jpg/)

[Edwin Harvey]

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/2731/img6100t.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/i/img6100t.jpg/)
Great image from a great lens, love the colours & composition.

[mortar]

I'm using the 17-40 as my walk around lens on the XSi. I love this combination. There's something magical about this lens.

Good!!

There was one listed yesterday in the classifieds and something just told me I should snatch it up.

As I understand it you won't get that UWA off of the cropped bodies. Correct?

[Treat me like a tourist]

Good!!

There was one listed yesterday in the classifieds and something just told me I should snatch it up.

As I understand it you won't get that UWA off of the cropped bodies. Correct?

Correct

[Treat me like a tourist]

Bamburgh Beach with a 5d
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2461/4006797448_c3c0d893bc_b.jpg

[designt1]

I can't wait to buy one of these lenses. Beautiful photos!

[PLLphotography]

Good!!

There was one listed yesterday in the classifieds and something just told me I should snatch it up.

As I understand it you won't get that UWA off of the cropped bodies. Correct?


Yeah, it ends up being around 27-64mm, still a lot wider than my 28-135 (45-216mm) :-)

[neruda]

thanks edwin h

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3499/4005773662_63294f20a0_o.jpg

[Welby]

Perfect lens on my 40D.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2433/4008195668_25c29d4800_o.jpg

[PLLphotography]

thanks edwin h

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3499/4005773662_63294f20a0_o.jpg

really nice pic. WOuld have been awesome if the waters were clear, but still a nice pic nonetheless :-)

[Merkin]

Where is this lens sharpest at? Aperture wise?

Maybe a dumb question. lol

[Moooney]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v89/Mooney/IMG_9549_1.jpg

[FlyingPhotog]

Where is this lens sharpest at? Aperture wise?

Maybe a dumb question. lol

Mine really begins to shine between f/4 and f/22 ... ;)

[friz]

Mine really begins to shine between f/4 and f/22 ... ;)
Good answer!

[Merkin]

Mine really begins to shine between f/4 and f/22 ... ;)

Ok well that helps to bad I like to shoot from F/1.2 to 3...
:cool:

[FlyingPhotog]

Ok well that helps to bad I like to shoot from F/1.2 to 3...
:cool:

No fair asking both a "dumb question" and providing a "dumb answer" :p;)

[oldvultureface]

Mine really begins to shine between f/4 and f/22 ... ;)

Ok well that helps to bad I like to shoot from F/1.2 to 3...
:cool:

ROFL. My two biological sensors agree with FlyingPhotog. The lens is good all through its aperture range.

[Tawcan]

Who says 17-40 is horrible in low light? You just need to learn how to use this thing called the flash. Besides at super low light F2.8 won't be enough anyway.

First 2 pictures the "proper" exposure without flash was around ISO1600 F4 @ 4 seconds.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2471/4008042586_829e61f117.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2470/4007182403_df96dbdef2.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2573/4007936984_79c8398b22.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3029/4007142073_0f73a6ef05.jpg

[ckort]

Some recent shots with this prized lens ;)

http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii346/ckort66/Wisconsin/IMG_9526_edited-1.jpg

http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii346/ckort66/Wisconsin/IMG_9538_edited-2.jpg

http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii346/ckort66/Wisconsin/IMG_9759_edited-1-1.jpg

http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii346/ckort66/Wisconsin/IMG_9848_edited-1.jpg

[PLLphotography]

nature pics look great ckort. Photoshop out the lamp post and you'll have a flying saucer :-)

[ckort]

nature pics look great ckort. Photoshop out the lamp post and you'll have a flying saucer :-)

Ha, never thought of it that way. Thanks ;)

[royv]

http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii346/ckort66/Wisconsin/IMG_9848_edited-1.jpg

Wow, just..wow! :eek:

[tupper]

This lens has come in handy alot on the 5D2 for filming. It is very good for panning wide shots and very smooth zoom and focus which helps alot when MF with film!

[neruda]

http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/5834/img5543r.jpg (http://img93.imageshack.us/i/img5543r.jpg/)

[neruda]

http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/1562/img5517.jpg (http://img396.imageshack.us/i/img5517.jpg/)

[DonJuanMair]

nice shots Don!
That must have been hard to expose right!

[ckort]

Wow, just..wow! :eek:
thanks Roy!

[Edwin Harvey]

Some recent shots with this prized lens ;)

http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii346/ckort66/Wisconsin/IMG_9526_edited-1.jpg

http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii346/ckort66/Wisconsin/IMG_9538_edited-2.jpg

http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii346/ckort66/Wisconsin/IMG_9759_edited-1-1.jpg

http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii346/ckort66/Wisconsin/IMG_9848_edited-1.jpg
Love the last one matey, great colours.

[Sydor25]

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Oklahoma_City_Capitol-220_1_2_3_4.jpg

[ckort]

Love the last one matey, great colours.
Thank you Edwin ;)

[PLLphotography]

another pic of the El Morro fort in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/Morro_Tower_HDR-lores.jpg