Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

[Edwin Harvey]

It was a fast bird. I have some wrench time on the SR-71. Great lens.
Lovely capture mate.

[Edwin Harvey]

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab275/coitajo/dos%20lagos%20show/_MG_6129.jpg

I love the colours & composition of this image of the old Ford Ute, good work matey.

[kandyredcoi]

^thank you, sir!

[Edwin Harvey]

^thank you, sir!

No worries mate!

[PLLphotography]

Nice image Philip. We finally got the rain we were praying for. We've had afternoon storms, with buckets of the wet stuff for the past few days & both my water tanks are full to the brim again.


glad to hear Edwin. I'm sure you were outside dancing in the rain...just hopefully not with your 40D around your neck :-)

[Edwin Harvey]

glad to hear Edwin. I'm sure you were outside dancing in the rain...just hopefully not with your 40D around your neck :-)
Thanks Philip. It sure was great to see the rain again. I wasn't game to go dancing in the rain mate, as there was heaps of thunder & lightning about. One clap of thunder went off right beside my house & both me & my dog nearly had a heart attack. Mate you & your family have a really Fantastic Christmas & God Blessed New Year. The same goes for all my new found friends here on POTN.

[Edwin Harvey]

These two Pano's were taken early this morning from on top of the hill at the back of my place.

[Edwin Harvey]

Another couple from today.

[Edwin Harvey]

Anyone for a juicy Hereford t-bone thrown on a hot barbecue plate. It's summer here in Australia & time to enjoy the great outdoors. I feel sorry for you people in the northern hemisphere, having to suffer the cold conditions you're having at present.
Happy Christmas to you all.

[The Ghost of FM]

These two Pano's were taken early this morning from on top of the hill at the back of my place.
The first is really nice Edwin! ;)

Has the look and feel of a painting, which is something that's always cool in my books, to achieve with a photograph!

All the best to you and yours for the holidays! :cool:

Cheers!

[peterbj7]

Go on, tell, that tree was growing with lots of foliage before the thunderstorm, right?

[Edwin Harvey]

The first is really nice Edwin! ;)

Has the look and feel of a painting, which is something that's always cool in my books, to achieve with a photograph!

All the best to you and yours for the holidays! :cool:

Cheers!
Thanks mate, you & your family have a great Christmas & New Year as well.

[Edwin Harvey]

Go on, tell, that tree was growing with lots of foliage before the thunderstorm, right?
Not really Pete, it was a storm before the last, that blew the leaves off. Have a great Christmas & New Year mate & keep yourself rugged up.

[neruda]

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/931/img6247u.jpg (http://img259.imageshack.us/i/img6247u.jpg/)

[neruda]

http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/7553/img6271.jpg (http://img258.imageshack.us/i/img6271.jpg/)

[vmlopes]

Couple from earlier this week.........

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2183/4207228042_ef709af5c8_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4207286990_25f0a5bae5_b.jpg

[Edwin Harvey]

Couple from earlier this week.........

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2183/4207228042_ef709af5c8_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4207286990_25f0a5bae5_b.jpg

Stunning scenery.

[Edwin Harvey]

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/931/img6247u.jpg (http://img259.imageshack.us/i/img6247u.jpg/)
Very colourful HDR.

[vmlopes]

Very colourful HDR.

Are they HDR?? did you spot that mine were ???

[Tareq]

Are they HDR?? did you spot that mine were ???

I did ;)

[PLLphotography]

The wife turned 26 yesterday. snapped this right before I took her out for dinner and a movie.
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/leslie-laugh-BW2.jpg

[Headshotzx]

On a 1D2N atop my tripod from the back of the car:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4211582442_b090d20bdd_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/headshotzx/4211582442/)

[peterbj7]

vmlopes - I used to live near Reading and I don't think I recognise all these institutional buildings you're throwing at us. Where's this one, for example?

[Edwin Harvey]

Are they HDR?? did you spot that mine were ???
Your colours are not as gaudy as some of the HDR'S I've seen here. I'm not much of a fan of HDR'S though, I like the natural look.

[Edwin Harvey]

The wife turned 26 yesterday. snapped this right before I took her out for dinner and a movie.
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/leslie-laugh-BW2.jpg
Lovely image Philip & a very pretty wife. I'd like to see what this image looks like in colour though.
P.S. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" to your Cheese & Kisses.

[PLLphotography]

Lovely image Philip & a very pretty wife. I'd like to see what this image looks like in colour though.
P.S. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" to your Cheese & Kisses.

Thanks Edwin, yes I do have it in color.
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/leslie-laugh-lorez.jpg

I actually posted several on another thread, but didn't want to spam the 17-40 lens thread with my wife :lol:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=175493&page=183

[vmlopes]

vmlopes - I used to live near Reading and I don't think I recognise all these institutional buildings you're throwing at us. Where's this one, for example?

Well the last one I posted is just down the road from Oxford near Wallingford............so virtually on your door step

Here's a couple of the inside to wet your appetite, for when you return home............

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4207326814_0b1e66cc05_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2710/4206663317_ff2dfb143e_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2537/4207567615_ba6e7b07bc_b.jpg

[Edwin Harvey]

Well the last one I posted is just down the road from Oxford near Wallingford............so virtually on your door step

Here's a couple of the inside to wet your appetite, for when you return home............

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4207326814_0b1e66cc05_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2710/4206663317_ff2dfb143e_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2537/4207567615_ba6e7b07bc_b.jpg
I love the first & last one, not bad for HDR'S.

[Edwin Harvey]

Thanks Edwin, yes I do have it in color.
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/leslie-laugh-lorez.jpg

I actually posted several on another thread, but didn't want to spam the 17-40 lens thread with my wife :lol:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=175493&page=183

That's much better Philip. I hope you won't be too offended if I suggest you crop some of the top of the image to tighten it up a bit? I hope you're enjoying your Christmas.
God bless.....Edwin.

[peterbj7]

She has a lovely oval face - why not an old-fashioned oval frame?

[Sam|McGuire]

I spent the evening using my 17-40 on a friends 5dMkII. WOW. I have found a new appreciation for this lens. I was truly blown away. I'll post some images tomorrow.

[Morlow]

1.)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2490/4212657437_52b7d034f7_o.jpg

2.)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2753/4214265081_23710f23be_o.jpg

3.)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2632/4201225065_0210b82380_o.jpg

[Edwin Harvey]

I hope you're not offended Philip, by me cropping this image of your wife? What do you think?

[PLLphotography]

nope, not offended. that's why I have that big "IMAGE EDITING OK" link plastered beneath my avatar :-)

I didn't think about cropping it further when I uploaded. I may have to go back and do that to the set I uploaded on that other thread.

Thanks Edwin.

still prefer color over B&W?

[Sam|McGuire]

17-40mm mounted on a 5d Mark II. These are shot at ISO 3200!!! This camera is incredible.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2538/4217407430_f800e8628d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dynastar666/4217407430/)
(Photo is clickable)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2546/4216633319_75462163f0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dynastar666/4216633319/)
(Photo is clickable)

[Edwin Harvey]

17-40mm mounted on a 5d Mark II. These are shot at ISO 3200!!! This camera is incredible.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2538/4217407430_4813db2277.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dynastar666/4217407430/)
(Photo is clickable)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2546/4216633319_664458cebe.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dynastar666/4216633319/)
(Photo is clickable)
Great shots for 3200 ISO. From what I've seen of the images produced by this camera, it would be well worth me going into debt to have it in my possession.

[Sam|McGuire]

Great shots for 3200 ISO. From what I've seen of the images produced by this camera, it would be well worth me going into debt to have it in my possession.
I instinctively went to reach for my flash but realized I didn't need it after snapping a few test images. The 5d MarkII is truly remarkable.

[bohdank]

4 sec. exposure... the camera was just put on the street but I used a remote release. 17mm

These were all taken on a recent trip.

http://www.bwkphotography.com/Places/Cuba-II/IMG2106/710134842_s4M5Q-L.jpg

http://www.bwkphotography.com/Places/Cuba-II/IMG1938/708821990_GYnGT-L.jpg

http://www.bwkphotography.com/Places/Cuba-II/IMG0561/708686283_XXe3c-L.jpg


http://www.bwkphotography.com/Places/Cuba-II/IMG0474/707592569_W65i2-L.jpg

[AlanU]

I love this lens!!

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo230/alan_u1971/Webpics/treesarealive-11024x768.jpg


WW1 japanese memorial in Vancouver, BC (Stanley Park)
http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo230/alan_u1971/Webpics/japanesememorialww1-11024x768.jpg

[Morlow]

A few more recent ones.

1.)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2527/4219787239_dfed067eb4_o.jpg

2.) Ice on our pond.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2779/4218766875_8657b021bf_o.jpg

3.)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2714/4212657105_f3b5073994_o.jpg

[Mike55]

Rising Wolf Mountain:

http://camerablognetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/twomedsunlight.jpg

[Default501x]

^absolutely gorgeous shot

this was taken on Makena's Big Beach on Maui
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/5190/img2287ri.jpg

edit - ive been having lots of trouble with color profiles.. at first pictures looked too faded but this one is way more saturated than it looks on disk :/

[WhyFi]

^^^ and you've got dust spots ;)

Nice pics, folks! Lots of great contributions the last few pages.

[Big Frost]

I can not wait to go pick this lens up tomorrow.

[Waldo Pepper]

with 1DMKIII ;)

http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/5586/5p8e9207322gf.jpg

[J-B]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2573/4206657439_0d5ff06677.jpg

[vmlopes]

Taken yesterday..............

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2508/4222546021_5ecf1d999f_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2766/4222548219_0a8007895b_b.jpg

[J-B]

love the first one vmlopes

[Edwin Harvey]

Default501X......I couldn't resist the challenge of making some colour adjustments to your image & removed most of the dust spots. I hope you're not offended? As for the sensor dust, I have the Eclipse cleaning fluid & Pec pads which do an excellent job.I was a bit hesitant at first to try cleaning it myself, but was encouraged to do so, when I accessed info on how, from The Luminous Landscape web sight.
Cheers.

[PLLphotography]

awesome pics as always everyone.

Mike55: awesome shot, love the rays of light

Bohdank: beach pic is awesome. love the "mood" of the pic

vmlopes: first one rocks.

Waldo: very nice

[Big C]

Taken yesterday..............

Amazing shots!

[dwpolette]

I borrowed a 17-40L from a friend for my holiday, it has been fantastic!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2543/4219360970_d762ef3924_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2562/4222479859_e041b376e2_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2784/4218591293_55840376c0_o.jpg

Taken on a 5d.

[PLLphotography]

last one is nice :-)

[kandyredcoi]

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab275/coitajo/marks%20skyline/_MG_7024.jpg

[otterlo]

Taken today at a middle ages festival in the Netherlands

[asay82]

^^^ what a lovely smile!

[PLLphotography]

yup...a little bit of dodging would make those pearly whites stand out :lol:

[Big Frost]

Just bought this lens today, and couldn't love it more! I decided to test out the depth of field wide open, and I love it, and it is defintely nice and wide as well. I got this for it's focal range, as I wanted a replacement for the 18-55mm kit lens I was using from my old xT. Christmas was good to me this year, a 50D and a 17-40mm f4L. I love it.

http://www.photosbyfrost.com/img/v5/p536763467-4.jpg

[peterbj7]

As for the sensor dust, I have the Eclipse cleaning fluid & Pec pads which do an excellent job

I thought Pec Pads were for cleaning lenses? I use Sensor Swabs for cleaning my sensor, with Eclipse.

[Edwin Harvey]

I thought Pec Pads were for cleaning lenses? I use Sensor Swabs for cleaning my sensor, with Eclipse.
I use the Eclipse fluid with Sensor Swipe & Pec Pads, which is what was recommended to me.

[TC_Fenua]

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab275/coitajo/marks%20skyline/_MG_7024.jpg

GT-R30 ?

[dollei]

a few from today:

ISO 1000
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2778/4230868054_1d0d1d68a5.jpg

ISO 1600
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4230100501_f11bf1f29b.jpg

ISO 1000
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2621/4230100487_d5228b9c2b.jpg

[PLLphotography]

bored again lol....

seems when I get bored...I start snapping pics of my pocket watches and wrist watches :-)


1930's Bulova wristwatch. 21 jewels, still ticking!
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv262/Phil21080/bulova2.jpg

I so need a macro lens....

[kandyredcoi]

^great watch!

i also like to do the same thing, and i think it is time for a macro...just not sure which would work better for small products 50/2.5 or 100/2.8

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/fluxmr2spyder/timepeices/_MG_5415.jpg

[kandyredcoi]

GT-R30 ?

1971 gt-r, buddies car, very rare, and super clean
http://s871.photobucket.com/albums/ab275/coitajo/marks%20skyline/

[TC_Fenua]

1971 gt-r, buddies car, very rare, and super clean
http://s871.photobucket.com/albums/ab275/coitajo/marks%20skyline/

Wow , awesome Skyline , really looks very clean :) /envy :p

[PLLphotography]

^great watch!

i also like to do the same thing, and i think it is time for a macro...just not sure which would work better for small products 50/2.5 or 100/2.8


Thanks :-)

I'm leaning towards either the 60mm 2.8 macro or 100mm 2.8 macro. the 60mm having a nicer price tag ($399 versus $599)....but an EF-S lens...whereas I can at least take the 100mm macro and slap it on a full frame camera (should I ever be able to afford one).

[kandyredcoi]

Wow , awesome Skyline , really looks very clean :) /envy :p
:p
Thanks :-)

I'm leaning towards either the 60mm 2.8 macro or 100mm 2.8 macro. the 60mm having a nicer price tag ($399 versus $599)....but an EF-S lens...whereas I can at least take the 100mm macro and slap it on a full frame camera (should I ever be able to afford one).
yea, i cant use the 60, so its either 50 or 100 for me :cry:

[i_am_hydrogen]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4232158573_2baaf38f76_o.jpg

[The Ghost of FM]

Beautiful as always, Kevin! ;)

Nice to see a bit of snow in old Chicago!

Cheers!

[inthedeck]

Nice stuff, Kevin and others that have posted over the past couple of pages.

Just wanted to stop in and wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Years. ;)

[i_am_hydrogen]

Beautiful as always, Kevin! ;)

Nice to see a bit of snow in old Chicago!

Cheers!

Thanks. Happy New Year.

[Tawcan]

Great shot as always i_am_hydrogen, always a treat seeing your new pics on Flickr. :)

[Edwin Harvey]

Happy New Year Everyone.

[Edwin Harvey]

Another morning Panoramic from Villenueve.

[Lantz]

Happy New Year Everyone.

I like this one allot Edwin! I did play with it a bit in Lightroom though :cool: hope you don't mind

[gary88]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2745/4236157198_9a8b6bb348_o.jpg

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/6455/img7790l.jpg

[mxracer535]

I just got this lens, again (sold it off a couple months ago, but decided i wanna do UW now). Just a quick self portrait to test it out

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2488/4236785412_c2e3307d89_o.jpg

[nik.hisham]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2798/4236472332_398e29b8ab_b.jpg

[ken2000ac]

Gary those are great shots of Chicago. Good job keeping the perspective in check also.

[liclic]

I just got this lens, again (sold it off a couple months ago, but decided i wanna do UW now). Just a quick self portrait to test it out

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2488/4236785412_c2e3307d89_o.jpg
cool looking :),
got one off my friend, my buddy trying it out on me, sorry for my finger :)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4237572642_305e0ddd1e.jpg

[ken2000ac]

5D + 17-40L + Hoya CPL + B+W ND110 (25mm, f/18, 120 seconds, iso50).

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4238794729_cd52fbedf9.jpg

[Madweasel]

That's worked reallywell ken2000ac. The super-long exposure has created the "deserted city" look.

[DonJuanMair]

it works real well Ken, i love the clouds

I havent taken any pics for a while because I have been busy working on projects but on the way home last night im my complex i saw this chair and i couldnt resist taking this pic, it looked so funny sitting there.
Some car parks can be creepy, so i wanted to give it a run down kind of look.

I call it;

Excuse me, is this seat taken

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2793/4241544238_ff8d21dc48_o.jpg

[JReady]

I just purchased this lens and am very excited to use it. I got it used but in perfect condition with all accessories for $573shipped after Bing cashback. Is that a good deal? Great stuff in here everyone, I look forward to contributing soon!

[kandyredcoi]

just messing around
http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab275/coitajo/_MG_7288.jpg

[PLLphotography]

I just purchased this lens and am very excited to use it. I got it used but in perfect condition with all accessories for $573shipped after Bing cashback. Is that a good deal? Great stuff in here everyone, I look forward to contributing soon!


I bought mine used off eBay for $520-something. I know some people are obsessed with date codes. my copy happened to be a UR date code, which was the first year they started manufacturing this lens. Old or not, it still gives me great photos. not sure what the differences between my copy and a newer copy (I think maybe only a cosmetic difference? I think the AF/MF button is recessed in newer copies. mine sticks out a bit).

I think new, the lens goes for around $700, so you didn't bad at all. :-)

[PLLphotography]

it works real well Ken, i love the clouds

I havent taken any pics for a while because I have been busy working on projects but on the way home last night im my complex i saw this chair and i couldnt resist taking this pic, it looked so funny sitting there.
Some car parks can be creepy, so i wanted to give it a run down kind of look.

I call it;

Excuse me, is this seat taken



Nice! I like the green cast, it definitely adds that "creepy" factor. I'm almost waiting for something to come out of the picture...ever seen the movie "Shutter"? made me look at my pictures twice :lol:

[Mike]

Taken yesterday..............

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2508/4222546021_5ecf1d999f_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2766/4222548219_0a8007895b_b.jpg
Great shots Victor! :D

[vmlopes]

Cheers Mike

[DonJuanMair]

Nice! I like the green cast, it definitely adds that "creepy" factor. I'm almost waiting for something to come out of the picture...ever seen the movie "Shutter"? made me look at my pictures twice :lol:

Lol thanks Phil. I have never seen that movie, is it good?

[hz536n]

Canon 5D and EF 17-40mm f/4L USM at Disney's Old Key West on a foggy Morning

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4245078321_5e77445da5_b.jpg

[PLLphotography]

Lol thanks Phil. I have never seen that movie, is it good?


a bit creepy, but good movie, if you liked the Grudge and The Ring :lol:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shutter_(2008_film

[neruda]

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/5094/img53192.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/i/img53192.jpg/)

[LBI]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3599/3324720769_c8785d7b05.jpg?v=0
I like! :D

[vmlopes]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3599/3324720769_c8785d7b05.jpg?v=0
I like! :D

looks even better with the proper hood :D;)

[Madweasel]

looks even better with the proper hood :D;)
As a full-frame user you may not know (apologies if you do) that the EW-83J is the best hood to use with this lens on APS-C cameras.

[PLLphotography]

the hood they include with the 17-40 is worthless......what is an inch of hood going to accomplish? :-)

[vmlopes]

the hood they include with the 17-40 is worthless......what is an inch of hood going to accomplish? :-)

Isn't the EW83J recommended for crop sensors...........??

Your right I am on a FF.........the 1 inch of plastic must do something, I'm sure that Canon tested it on the full frame, as they do with all their L lenses ???

[milsn0]

One shot with this fantastic toy ;)

http://www.cfpalmarino.it/forum/download/file.php?id=2245

[PLLphotography]

nice! spooky look.

[Moooney]

on my xsi + EW-83J hood :P

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v89/Mooney/_MG_0742-2.jpg

[Mike55]

Those two B and W's freak me out! Remind me of that freaky video in "the Ring".

[PLLphotography]

Those two B and W's freak me out! Remind me of that freaky video in "the Ring".


lol. like I mentioned before....everyone here needs to rent the movie "Shutter". I know it's a remake of an earlier movie, so make sure it's the 2008 (or 2009) version....come on, you all gotta watch it...the main character is a photographer :-D

[xairsoft808x]

lol. like I mentioned before....everyone here needs to rent the movie "Shutter". I know it's a remake of an earlier movie, so make sure it's the 2008 (or 2009) version....come on, you all gotta watch it...the main character is a photographer :-D

i saw it. thats the one with some dead ghost girl riding on the photographers back right?

[PLLphotography]

correct! :-)

[gary88]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4254382644_b0fa185c3c_o.jpg

[neruda]

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/970/img6498u.jpg

[mikekelley]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4254382644_b0fa185c3c_o.jpg

a masterpiece

[PLLphotography]

too bad I'm not a coffee driner :-)

[dlintz]

too bad I'm not a coffee drinker :-)

All the more for me. :cool:

d.

[PLLphotography]

lol, true.

I love the smell of coffee...just can't seem to obtain a taste for it.

I'm more of a hot chocolate guy :lol:

[OwensSi]

pickin mine up very shortly :)
selling my 10-22 for it!

[Tawcan]

Played with the 17-40 on a borrowed 5D last night and all I can say is WOW. 17-40 on a FF camera has a completely different feel to it. It was pretty sick.

Now I just need to find a good deal so I can get my hands on a 5D...

[Treat me like a tourist]

Played with the 17-40 on a borrowed 5D last night and all I can say is WOW. 17-40 on a FF camera has a completely different feel to it. It was pretty sick.

Now I just need to find a good deal so I can get my hands on a 5D...

Yes indeed it does, a completely different animal. Its a total blast shooting cityscapes and landscapes with a FF combo.

[JReady]

pickin mine up very shortly :)
selling my 10-22 for it!

Why the switch from 10-22 to 17-40L? I ask because I noticed you are on a crop body (like me) and I just purchased the 17-40L. A lot of people recommended the 10-22 for me, but I really don't want a UWA.

[Lantz]

Why the switch from 10-22 to 17-40L? I ask because I noticed you are on a crop body (like me) and I just purchased the 17-40L. A lot of people recommended the 10-22 for me, but I really don't want a UWA.

I couldn't make up my mind a few months back, UWA or the 17-40L I chose the 17-40L and was glad I did, I couldn't be happier with it but.... I did still want a UWA so I just ordered the Sigma 10-20. maybe now I will be content for a little while :lol:

[vmlopes]

Watching You Watching Me

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4255276788_a4acdd24fe_b.jpg

[oldvultureface]

Watching You Watching Me

Reminds me of Sliver.

[Vocoder]

http://www.mikekruegerphotography.com/wp-content/gallery/home/img_0698_925x500.jpg?1999466501
1/200sec, f/14 ISO400 17mm

[Tbirder]

Cobra replica, a bit soft, think I should have used a slightly higher shutter speed maybe. It was F11 at 1/60, we were doing about 40mph

[mxracer535]

My cats

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2804/4256467562_1af87da7c5_o.jpg

[tupper]

very interesting processing! I like it

[TC_Fenua]

http://www.mikekruegerphotography.com/wp-content/gallery/home/img_0698_925x500.jpg?1999466501
1/200sec, f/14 ISO400 17mm

Oh snap ! No panties peeking :lol:
Nice shot haha

[Tareq]

Watching You Watching Me

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4255276788_a4acdd24fe_b.jpg

I really like this one!
Nice HDR

[PLLphotography]

+1 very nice HDR VMLopes

[The Ghost of FM]

I really like this one!
Nice HDR
Agreed on both counts!

It's spooktacular! :cool:

Cheers!

[nik.hisham]

^^^ +1

[JayStar86]

I have a question for all the users of this lens in this thread that use this lens on a CROP body..... do you guys find F4.0 is actually usable throughout the entire focal length range and f4.0 on this lens mounted on a crop body produces tack sharp images?

[Big Frost]

I have a question for all the users of this lens in this thread that use this lens on a CROP body..... do you guys find F4.0 is actually usable throughout the entire focal length range and f4.0 on this lens mounted on a crop body produces tack sharp images?

I've owned this lens for a little over a week, and have not been dissappointed...an I am guilty of being a pixel peeper. I do find f/4 usable, but it is sharpest between f/5.6-f/8...at least in the images I've shot with it.

[JayStar86]

I've owned this lens for a little over a week, and have not been dissappointed...an I am guilty of being a pixel peeper. I do find f/4 usable, but it is sharpest between f/5.6-f/8...at least in the images I've shot with it.

so how would this lens fair in low light situations at F4.0 in terms of sharp usable images on a crop body?

i know this lens is a big winner on a ff body... just not sure about it on crop... im trying to really decide if i want this lens as my walk around on my soon to be new camera in the Canon 7d or if i want to go 3rd party and get the Tamron or Sigma that give you F2.8.

[mxracer535]

In low light, f/4 is VERY limiting (unless you are using a flash). If you are looking for an everyday lens, and shoot in low light fairly often, id recommend going with a lens that is at lest 2.8...and fast prime would be even better ;)

[JayStar86]

In low light, f/4 is VERY limiting (unless you are using a flash). If you are looking for an everyday lens, and shoot in low light fairly often, id recommend going with a lens that is at lest 2.8...and fast prime would be even better ;)

yes.... thats just it.... i do a bit of everything including low-light stuff. Unfortunately getting any kind of canon L primes if out of the question due to $$$. I keep coming back to the Sigma 30mm F1.4 lens when i think prime but cant help but think that it would be so limiting as a "walk-around" lens.

[FlyingPhotog]

On a 5D Classic:

http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p229183367-4.jpg

http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p1036926855-4.jpg

With a little balanced flash:
http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p779295159-4.jpg

[mxracer535]

Personally, Im a prime guy. My 35L is my go-to/walk around lens and dont find it limiting at all. The sigma 30 1.4 would definitely be a good option, back when i had a crop i used had the canon 28 1.8 and liked the FL a lot, but it comes down to weather you prefer primes or zooms.

Either way, i wouldnt recommend getting the 17-40. Its a good lens, but not for what you are looking for

[JayStar86]

Personally, Im a prime guy. My 35L is my go-to/walk around lens and dont find it limiting at all. The sigma 30 1.4 would definitely be a good option, back when i had a crop i used had the canon 28 1.8 and liked the FL a lot, but it comes down to weather you prefer primes or zooms.

Either way, i wouldnt recommend getting the 17-40. Its a good lens, but not for what you are looking for

thanks for your advice... its much appreciated.... i shall decide soon enough.

[anglefire]

so how would this lens fair in low light situations at F4.0 in terms of sharp usable images on a crop body?

i know this lens is a big winner on a ff body... just not sure about it on crop... im trying to really decide if i want this lens as my walk around on my soon to be new camera in the Canon 7d or if i want to go 3rd party and get the Tamron or Sigma that give you F2.8.

I've not used mine for some time on my crop camera - but I did go to Barcelona in January 2006 when I used my 350D.

Depending on what you are shooting, F4 is ok.

http://www.mark.colston-online.co.uk/Barcelona/slides/IMG_9357.jpg

ISO200, F4, 1/4s 17mm. And hand held - so pixel peeking I'm sure its not as sharp as it could have been - it was also raining! I'd also only just got the lens that Christmas. Looking at the Exif, the flash fired too - though I'm not sure if it was pop up or external!

[Tareq]

yes.... thats just it.... i do a bit of everything including low-light stuff. Unfortunately getting any kind of canon L primes if out of the question due to $$$. I keep coming back to the Sigma 30mm F1.4 lens when i think prime but cant help but think that it would be so limiting as a "walk-around" lens.

16-35 f2.8L is a great option, i have it and i never look back at 17-40L

[vmlopes]

Fantastic plane shots as usual Jay

[Hedu]

Watching You Watching Me

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4255276788_a4acdd24fe_b.jpg

Very creepy,i like it:)

[PLLphotography]

In low light, f/4 is VERY limiting (unless you are using a flash). If you are looking for an everyday lens, and shoot in low light fairly often, id recommend going with a lens that is at lest 2.8...and fast prime would be even better ;)


I ran across this on ebay last night.

http://cgi.ebay.com/FAST-SIGMA-24-70mm-24-70-1-2-8-f-2-8-EX-DG-LENS-CANON_W0QQitemZ160393330429QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCame ra_Lenses?hash=item25582ffefd

looks like it would be a pretty good deal. I've never owned a sigma or tamron les before though. I'm seriously considering the Canon 24-70 f/2.8 L as my next lens....that or the 24-105 f/4 L IS.

I don't know this seller at all, so I'm not endorsing it, but thought it might be a good deal for somebody.

[wem]

one of the pictures in SF today:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2768/4261568864_6a3797f11c_o.jpg

[vmlopes]

From the same set at Watching You Watching Me, which I posted up a couple of days ago.......taken this wednesday at a very snowy West Park asylum.

The Long Walk

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4254662583_fbc652c5d4_b.jpg

Feeding Time

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4255368260_a0da15d2ba_b.jpg

[FlyingPhotog]

Fantastic plane shots as usual Jay

Thanks very much... :D

[JReady]

My first day playing with this lens. I went to balboa park (In San Diego.)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2753/4260834190_3dd7514bdd.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4260837652_3cb9387004.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4260085885_d9b6d1879b.jpg

Taken in La Jolla
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2776/4262028570_158bf3c869.jpg

[PLLphotography]

I love the sunset pic. Beautiful colors :-)

[MackDaddy1962]

From the same set at Watching You Watching Me, which I posted up a couple of days ago.......taken this wednesday at a very snowy West Park asylum.The Long Walk Feeding Time

Unreal. I love your HDR work.

[peterbj7]

vmlopes - what's the vacuum cleaner shot all about? Or was it posed for the camera?

[dlintz]

Feeding Time

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4255368260_a0da15d2ba_b.jpg

Creepy and fantastic!

d.

[mxracer535]

a few from today

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2755/4265331892_e82900de38_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2723/4264572415_498e688ca8_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4265322518_9ab03dd3b1_o.jpg