Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

[flyboy89]

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

I love the ammo belts on that last one, it makes it look very serious :)

[FlyingPhotog]

I love the ammo belts on that last one, it makes it look very serious :)

Alas they're just for show but "909" is one of the most complete restorations flying today...

[NicolasRubio]

On a 5D Classic:

Jay, how do you find this lens for aviation? (on a cropper!)

I think I am getting one...

[FlyingPhotog]

Jay, how do you find this lens for aviation? (on a cropper!)

I think I am getting one...

Well, you'd be getting an equivalent field of view as if it were 27mm which I personally would not consider very wide.

For an APS-C body, I think I'd prefer something that started at 10 or 11mm on the wide end.

[Lantz]

Ive paired my 17-40mm with a Sigma 10-20mm and between the two its a great combination on a APS-C

[NicolasRubio]

Well, you'd be getting an equivalent field of view as if it were 27mm which I personally would not consider very wide.

For an APS-C body, I think I'd prefer something that started at 10 or 11mm on the wide end.

I have a Sigma 10-20mm too!

Ive paired my 17-40mm with a Sigma 10-20mm and between the two its a great combination on a APS-C

Thanks!

[liclic]

finally have time to try it outside
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2711/4266970007_0913ed1c31_o.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4267717180_53b740dcb5_o.jpg

[trumpet_guy]

I'll add some more to the archive. These were shot on a Rebel XT.

http://tswen.smugmug.com/Travel/Oslo/IMG0096BW/755108434_dQhbQ-XL.jpg


http://tswen.smugmug.com/Travel/Stockholm/IMG0955/755005597_BFoqd-XL.jpg

[ken2000ac]

Love this lens on FF. Nothing else was wide enough for this shot:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2692/4272248109_7c7b058f1b.jpg

[JReady]

Not the exact shot I wanted, but I was happy for shooting from the waist.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2785/4273624338_687df190d8_b.jpg

[Edwin Harvey]

Two Pano's from Shorncliffe Pier this morning.

[Edwin Harvey]

Another couple of Pano's from Shorncliffe Pier.

[Mike55]

Ive paired my 17-40mm with a Sigma 10-20mm and between the two its a great combination on a APS-C

Ditto.

[simak]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2778/4272779332_85118a8076_b.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/simashin/4272779332/)

[Edwin Harvey]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2778/4272779332_85118a8076_b.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/simashin/4272779332/)

Your English is O.K. & so is this pic, I love the colours & reflection in the pool. What camera did you shoot it with?

[vmlopes]

Here another from last week

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2723/4254247763_063e956e12_b.jpg

[Gisli]

01.01.2010
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4245397057_6b04fecf9c_o.jpg

[PLLphotography]

very nice sunset Gisli. love the colors.

[DonJuanMair]

i agree, great shot there love the feel of it

[fi20100]

Super sunset! Wow!

[Tareq]

Amazing sunset/sunrise for sure!

[vmlopes]

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

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2696/4268353725_cfd5af1e6d_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2702/4268892646_0acb5808be_b.jpg

[PLLphotography]

VMLopes, creepy as always (in a good way :-))

first one is my favorite out of the two.

for some reason...the second one looks like a vaccuum cleaner wedding lol. complete with the bride wearing a white gown :lol:

[smashing.poot]

some shots from this lens. Hope y'all like it.

1) A rush of water to the leg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2746/4230231232_8921060a6c_o.jpg

2)Curtains, 2009.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4252781132_2467d6e01e_o.jpg

[DonJuanMair]

VMLopes, creepy as always (in a good way :-))

first one is my favorite out of the two.

for some reason...the second one looks like a vaccuum cleaner wedding lol. complete with the bride wearing a white gown :lol:

lol too funny, now you said that it does look like that

i like the first one a lot too

[polobreaka]

VMLopes, creepy as always (in a good way :-))

first one is my favorite out of the two.

for some reason...the second one looks like a vaccuum cleaner wedding lol. complete with the bride wearing a white gown :lol:


i believe thats wat he is going for.


@VMLopes, are those vacuums or lawnmowers? did you actually had to own that many to take that shot? hehe

[FlyingPhotog]

The Minister and "Guests" look like rotary floor polishers...

A LOT of rotary floor polishers.

[PLLphotography]

i believe thats wat he is going for.


@VMLopes, are those vacuums or lawnmowers? did you actually had to own that many to take that shot? hehe

they look like floor waxers/buffers.

[olelovold]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2710/4276257665_a85789c9c0_b.jpg

Took this one tonight with the 17-40 @ 17mm.

[Edwin Harvey]

01.01.2010
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4245397057_6b04fecf9c_o.jpg

Beautiful HDR.

[vmlopes]

Right fellas I will put you all out of your misery................

Right they are floor polishers/buffers that have been all collected from around the asylum into one room, and yes the wedding is between two hoovers................its a strange place that always throws up endless photo opportunities with the hoover/floor polishers and fire extinguishers...........

Some examples, the first one taken last week:

Feeding Time

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

Attack of the Killer Hoovers

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2537/3924063496_0a7b01f41a_b.jpg

Fire Extinguishers

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2655/4030264754_ce62f13739_b.jpg

[GregSteer]

Right fellas I will put you all out of your misery................

Right they are floor polishers/buffers that have been all collected from around the asylum into one room, and yes the wedding is between two hoovers................its a strange place that always throws up endless photo opportunities with the hoover/floor polishers and fire extinguishers...........

Some examples, the first one taken last week:


<<snipped>>

They rock dude. I was born near Reading, whereabouts is this place?

[vmlopes]

<<snipped>>

They rock dude. I was born near Reading, whereabouts is this place?

West Park is in Epsom, Surrey

[DonJuanMair]

i love the killer hoovers!

[i_am_hydrogen]

Excellent work, everyone.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3087/3104053006_88ce58b4a5_o.jpg

[richierich1212]

nice pic hydrogen, too bad the middle building has the leasing sign

[Savphoto]

Just bought my 17-40 2 days ago! Love it! My favorite lens bought yet...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4275729268_094b5307f0_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2799/4275704804_56aac47907_o.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4274952857_2ee113e7c1_o.jpg

[TC_Fenua]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4277881725_a93275362f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippatsu71/4277881725/sizes/o/)

[ken2000ac]

Taken handheld while holding my breath; beginning at 17mm and zooming in for the duration of the exposure to 27mm. No other lens in my arsenal could have gotten the shot I was trying for.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4279001662_25b4c0f6f3.jpg

[olelovold]

Ken, I love it. So surreal!

5D and the 17-40L again :)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4278552297_010fc080cf_b.jpg

[ken2000ac]

Thx Ole - your people and portrait shots are awesome on your Flickr!

[Edwin Harvey]

Right fellas I will put you all out of your misery................

Right they are floor polishers/buffers that have been all collected from around the asylum into one room, and yes the wedding is between two hoovers................its a strange place that always throws up endless photo opportunities with the hoover/floor polishers and fire extinguishers...........

Some examples, the first one taken last week:

Feeding Time

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

Attack of the Killer Hoovers

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2537/3924063496_0a7b01f41a_b.jpg

Fire Extinguishers

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2655/4030264754_ce62f13739_b.jpg
These are really great HDR images mate. You always seem to come up with something different,you have a very good imagination. Who knows, perhaps one day I'll even try HDR?

[polobreaka]

received my 1st L lens, 17-40L! yeaaa!! cant wait to go shooting! purchased from a member on here. all these photos are making me exciting to shoot some awesome pics like you guys!

[vmlopes]

These are really great HDR images mate. You always seem to come up with something different,you have a very good imagination. Who knows, perhaps one day I'll even try HDR?

Only two of those shots are HDR ;)

[polobreaka]

my 1st pic taken with the 17-40L
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2749/4280959368_74d524d61c_b.jpg

[polobreaka]

another from my aquarium

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4280244895_f373cc5d28_b.jpg

[Edwin Harvey]

Only two of those shots are HDR ;)

I think the first & last images are HDR'S.

[anhtimmy]

I don't like looking at this because it makes me want to pull out my credit card...ugh but I can't help it.

[vmlopes]

I think the first & last images are HDR'S.

Spot on...........:D;)

[ErnieT]

Wow, amazing photo's taken in this thread! Iono about you guys, but my 17-40 seems a bit soft.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4280583495_48e631633c_o.jpg
lol.

[TC_Fenua]

My first try at HDR :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2795/4281326212_e596dfba55.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippatsu71/4281326212/sizes/o/)

Click the pic for a larger one.

[vmlopes]

My first try at HDR :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2795/4281326212_e596dfba55.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippatsu71/4281326212/sizes/o/)

Click the pic for a larger one.

Good attempt there, but I would have expected to see more shadow detail under the roof overhang.............how many exposures did you use, where did you meter for the shadows?

[vmlopes]

From a couple of weeks ago

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4259817565_6db6d9a2cf_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4259818789_73c4e6d9e2_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4259820157_e07efbb21b_b.jpg

[mikekelley]

I've been slacking lately. back to my favorite front-yard dock.


5d
17-40
Remote
Ingenuity

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4280363711_74ac7ed43c_o.jpg

[anhtimmy]

I've been slacking lately. back to my favorite front-yard dock.


5d
17-40
Remote
Ingenuity

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4280363711_74ac7ed43c_o.jpg

wow. nice picture.

[TC_Fenua]

Good attempt there, but I would have expected to see more shadow detail under the roof overhang.............how many exposures did you use, where did you meter for the shadows?

Thank you , especially from you ;) It was just one photo , which I saved using 5 different exposures with Lightroom ( -3, -2, -1, 0, +1 ) . You can see the original picture here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippatsu71/4277884383/sizes/o/) , sky was overcasted , everything was white , exposure was really hard to get it right ( I didn't manage , haha ).

[DonJuanMair]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4282337799_51efb58e1c_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2763/4283082708_b1edf9a402_o.jpg

rest can be found here

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=812314

[ErnieT]

Amazing mini shots! Love the rig shot, and the second one as well too! Unreal! Looks like a commercial shoot!

Fixed my sharpness issue!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4283022502_ddf068286b_o.jpg

Thanks!

[coolie21]

Here's one from the shopping mall food court today...

http://www.cumbrianspaceman.com/Photography/A-Picture-a-day/MG0670/767361945_gvncf-XL.jpg

[JLBS]

I will post here 2 pics taken with the 17-40. I'm in love wiht it... :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v424/150966/IMG_4909.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v424/150966/IMG_4918.jpg

I think they turned out very well.... my first shoots with it.

Best regards and nice pics

[i_am_hydrogen]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4283783348_b362eba90c_o.jpg

[JayStar86]

Amazing mini shots! Love the rig shot, and the second one as well too! Unreal! Looks like a commercial shoot!

Fixed my sharpness issue!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4283022502_ddf068286b_o.jpg

Thanks!

amazing shot ernie... fellow vancouverite here too!

So how do you like the 17-40L on the 7D? I am receiving my 7D on the Wednesday and keep coming back to this lens... but am not sure about it because of the F4.0 not being enough for low-light stuff, or atleast so i hear.

[steguis]

I can't wait until it's actually as warm outside as it looks....

5D | ISO 100 | 17mm | f/11 | 1/200
Flickr Page with EXIF (http://www.flickr.com/photos/steguis/4285839865)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4285839865_3b84a97a27_o.jpg

[JReady]

Stormy in San Diego...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2679/4286097627_4604360675_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2772/4286091605_d0803a031b_b.jpg

[JhnRX7]

Nice shots Anthony!

Just got my 5D and 17-40L :D
Im looking forward to getting this camera / lens combo on my rig to see how it performs.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2503/4283761784_365d087199_o.jpg

[ErnieT]

amazing shot ernie... fellow vancouverite here too!

So how do you like the 17-40L on the 7D? I am receiving my 7D on the Wednesday and keep coming back to this lens... but am not sure about it because of the F4.0 not being enough for low-light stuff, or atleast so i hear.

Thanks for the comment on the photo JayStar86! It's a pretty typical Vancouver shot, but that's okay i like it! We have to have a photomeet here in Vancouver sometime, i'd love to meet fellow photographers here in the city!

I'll be honest i've only used the 17-40 once on my 7D and that picture is it basically! And so far its pretty good, but 17mm on any crop isn't that wide compared to FF obviously. So far its going quite well on the camera, takes a big of getting used to coming from a FF body though. I would use it as a daytime walk-around and a landscape lens on a tripod with cable-release and mirror-lock ect. That's just me, and i'm no pro. :)

Edit: That Rx-7 photo is pretty awesome, and yes please post some rig-shots! This lens was made for rig shots of a FF!!!

[JayStar86]

Thanks for the comment on the photo JayStar86! It's a pretty typical Vancouver shot, but that's okay i like it! We have to have a photomeet here in Vancouver sometime, i'd love to meet fellow photographers here in the city!

I'll be honest i've only used the 17-40 once on my 7D and that picture is it basically! And so far its pretty good, but 17mm on any crop isn't that wide compared to FF obviously. So far its going quite well on the camera, takes a big of getting used to coming from a FF body though. I would use it as a daytime walk-around and a landscape lens on a tripod with cable-release and mirror-lock ect. That's just me, and i'm no pro. :)

Edit: That Rx-7 photo is pretty awesome, and yes please post some rig-shots! This lens was made for rig shots of a FF!!!

well i haven't ever really owned FF camera so there really isnt that difference for me that your probably experiencing of things not being wide enough anymore.

So from what your describing it really isnt a night time lens as most have told me.

Thanks for the input.

[peterbj7]

I'm wondering how many people ever use this lens at anything other than the wide end. Who uses (say) the 24-40 range? Instead of this lens I bought the Sigma 12-24 and I rarely stray into 17-40 range.

[FlyingPhotog]

I'm wondering how many people ever use this lens at anything other than the wide end. Who uses (say) the 24-40 range? Instead of this lens I bought the Sigma 12-24 and I rarely stray into 17-40 range.

40mm + OCF via cord isolated this area nicely I think:
http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p426948352-4.jpg

23mm
http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p94513368-5.jpg

But Yeah, 17mm is more fun!
http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p283229843-4.jpg

[Leex70]

Hi there, stunning photographs here!
Can someone tell me how this lens will perform on a 1.6 crop camera (my 500D). I am struggling between 16-35, (i really like this) 17-40, and maybe the more expensive 17-55..
My goal is to replace the 18-55 IS kitlens

[Tareq]

Hi there, stunning photographs here!
Can someone tell me how this lens will perform on a 1.6 crop camera (my 500D). I am struggling between 16-35, (i really like this) 17-40, and maybe the more expensive 17-55..
My goal is to replace the 18-55 IS kitlens

17-55 is for crop bodies only, and don't try to do some tricks to use it on FF or 1.3x, even it can be done but i don't recommend it.

17-40 is the cheapest of the three, but still one of the greatest on both, crop and FF.

16-35 is the most expensive, and i really like it and prefer it, it is f2.8, many people said i don't need f2.8 for landscape, true, but i do many indoors shots with this wide without tripod or flash, so it is always safe that i have f2.8 instead of f4.

Now it depends on you if you want the lens for only crop bodies and not upgrade to FF or you have low budget so you can't afford little more expensive or if you need f2.8 in many low light situations where f4 is not enough.

[laurenceshu]

amazing photos

[Leex70]

17-55 is for crop bodies only, and don't try to do some tricks to use it on FF or 1.3x, even it can be done but i don't recommend it.

17-40 is the cheapest of the three, but still one of the greatest on both, crop and FF.

16-35 is the most expensive, and i really like it and prefer it, it is f2.8, many people said i don't need f2.8 for landscape, true, but i do many indoors shots with this wide without tripod or flash, so it is always safe that i have f2.8 instead of f4.

Now it depends on you if you want the lens for only crop bodies and not upgrade to FF or you have low budget so you can't afford little more expensive or if you need f2.8 in many low light situations where f4 is not enough.


Well, since I have a 430exII, i usually see myself flashing around inside, with great results. I use my 60mm macrolens often because I think that is my sharpest lens right now. So when i must choose, I think sharpness goes first, then light sensitivity... budget is inbetween i guess, otherwise i would have bought the 5D including the 16-35... :lol:
Thanx for your advice, i will make up my mind someday in the near future!

[Tareq]

Well, since I have a 430exII, i usually see myself flashing around inside, with great results. I use my 60mm macrolens often because I think that is my sharpest lens right now. So when i must choose, I think sharpness goes first, then light sensitivity... budget is inbetween i guess, otherwise i would have bought the 5D including the 16-35... :lol:
Thanx for your advice, i will make up my mind someday in the near future!

Great, it is always up to you to decide, we can't push on something unless you know what you want or need.

Enjoy and congrats in advanced!!!

[vmlopes]

Here's a couple from this morning..............

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2792/4287440151_688f6e40d8_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2782/4288193136_eec9e2be68_b.jpg

[laurenceshu]

http://cmpixels.com/images/evox/IMG_0561hdr.jpg

so amazing;)

[ErnieT]

well i haven't ever really owned FF camera so there really isnt that difference for me that your probably experiencing of things not being wide enough anymore.

So from what your describing it really isnt a night time lens as most have told me.

Thanks for the input.

You sir are correct! :) If you'd like to use the combo PM me and we can take a walk if u like!

That EVO is sexytime! HDR?

[JayStar86]

great work vmlopes.... that second shot is just awesome... where do you guys find these abandoned houses, lol!

[vmlopes]

great work vmlopes.... that second shot is just awesome... where do you guys find these abandoned houses, lol!

Just gotta know where to look :D;)

[Mike]

Victor, those shots are great! (Forgot to mention it earlier with your "other drama"!)

Hope your finger is better! ;)

[Lantz]

Just gotta know where to look :D;)

I wonder that too?

[JhnRX7]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4291473739_941bcb81eb_o.jpg

[TC_Fenua]

Really nice mint FD John !

[mxracer535]

Another self-portrait

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4291989325_d3ab8e2b7c_o.jpg

[Edwin Harvey]

Here's a couple from this morning..............

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2792/4287440151_688f6e40d8_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2782/4288193136_eec9e2be68_b.jpg

These two images are just too beautiful for words.

[Edwin Harvey]

These two images are some of my first attempts at HDR.

[vmlopes]

^^ I like them very nice and subtle

[vmlopes]

These two images are just too beautiful for words.

Thanks very much, your too kind........

Here's one from the same day........

Wash It All Away

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2695/4290228559_9115954af1_b.jpg

[polobreaka]

@vmlopes: your work is so awesome and eerie looking. i hope it is your PP work to make it look so dark and scary...or are you really shooting in that type of ambient lights? id be too scared to go into a place like that if it was that dark.

[vmlopes]

@vmlopes: your work is so awesome and eerie looking. i hope it is your PP work to make it look so dark and scary...or are you really shooting in that type of ambient lights? id be too scared to go into a place like that if it was that dark.

Some people would get freaked out I guess, the processing certainly gives it some grittiness............I have shot a few morgues before there was a definate weird feeling in this building though, cant put my finger on it, just found it hard to photograph and get in the zone, if you know what I mean :confused:

[polobreaka]

around what time do you go shoot in places like this? and do you shoot alone? you are brave!

[PLLphotography]

awesome shots as always VMLopes. Edwin, I like your HDRs, especially the 2nd one.

I'm sure some of you have iPod Touch MP3 players....check out this link. it's a sweet program.
http://www.ononesoftware.com/detail.php?prodLine_id=38

you can see your subject framed on your ipod, set different settings, take the picture, and immediately see the results on your ipod display.

[polobreaka]

yea it doesnt work on all camera bodies. i have looked into it already. it will only work well on cameras that support live view.

[Edwin Harvey]

Here's a couple from today, taken of The Glasshouse Mountains in sunny Queensland. Thanks all, for steering me in the right direction re; HDR'S. I only wish I'd tried it sooner. I'm really enjoying this new way of taking & editing my images, thanks again.

[vmlopes]

around what time do you go shoot in places like this? and do you shoot alone? you are brave!

Try to gain entry before its gets light ;), have done plent on me own

[TC_Fenua]

I really like your landscape pics Edwin , makes me want to visit Australia :)
And Vmlopes , your HDR work is awesome !

[Edwin Harvey]

awesome shots as always VMLopes. Edwin, I like your HDRs, especially the 2nd one.

I'm sure some of you have iPod Touch MP3 players....check out this link. it's a sweet program.
http://www.ononesoftware.com/detail.php?prodLine_id=38

you can see your subject framed on your ipod, set different settings, take the picture, and immediately see the results on your ipod display.

Thanks mate,I'll bet you're busting to come out of Hibernation & do some serious photography again?

[PLLphotography]

I've been busy working Edwin. I'm halfway to saving up for the 24-70 f/2.8 lens :-)

[vmlopes]

A couple from me.........

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2696/4254260205_98dd2e6c38_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2710/4254103219_ef94d6e207_b.jpg

[EOSBoy]

I received this lens about 3 days ago and I'm very pleased with it! It's nice and sharp wide open and the build quality is amazing! I couldn't be happier with this lens. Here are a few test shots!

http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/patricke/MT5So2zoswNrgM2ZuFrnyvdahaoZSvzQJvyJZnBS3eQNXYKjJK RYvlk9MA0V/giles.jpg.scaled.1000.jpg

http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/patricke/yNKWCfQzx9IxhpGpH1a2dGc1IkVXyahIIYk1QRvpIvMnyN4aBv uc3bjhCozh/transformer.jpg

I haven't had the chance to take it on some paid shoots but I can't wait!

[CO Mac]

I received this lens about 3 days ago and I'm very pleased with it! It's nice and sharp wide open and the build quality is amazing! I couldn't be happier with this lens. Here are a few test shots!

http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/patricke/MT5So2zoswNrgM2ZuFrnyvdahaoZSvzQJvyJZnBS3eQNXYKjJK RYvlk9MA0V/giles.jpg.scaled.1000.jpg

http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/patricke/yNKWCfQzx9IxhpGpH1a2dGc1IkVXyahIIYk1QRvpIvMnyN4aBv uc3bjhCozh/transformer.jpg

I haven't had the chance to take it on some paid shoots but I can't wait!

Did you apply some sort of tilt/shift effect to that last image in PP? I really like the colors on the first one. I'm assuming you also edited that as well? Or is that straight out of camera?

[Merkin]

I'm assuming you also edited that as well? Or is that straight out of camera?

If it's straight out of the camera I want to know the presets lol.

[H.B.]

I love the wide angle. I usually end up shooting at 17mm most of the time but this shot was 27mm (on 400D).

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2736/4279670105_b7364230eb.jpg

[Edwin Harvey]

I love the wide angle. I usually end up shooting at 17mm most of the time but this shot was 27mm (on 400D).

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2736/4279670105_b7364230eb.jpg

Great capture. What did you edit it with?

[EOSBoy]

Did you apply some sort of tilt/shift effect to that last image in PP? I really like the colors on the first one. I'm assuming you also edited that as well? Or is that straight out of camera?
Yup! I messed around by adding a quick mask while using the gradient tool to make a selection, inverting it and then added lens blur. I usually go through the standard raw conversion, subtracting the saturation and upping the vibrance. It's a habit now..

[EOSBoy]

If it's straight out of the camera I want to know the presets lol.
Ha, I could make some but I somehow always forget to...

[ploie]

here one from today
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4299125118_3ff0755c9e_o.jpg

[i_am_hydrogen]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4299514600_05c8af13b6_o.jpg

[JReady]

Edwin Harvey - Great shot. You did a great job of capturing amazing scenery.

[Edwin Harvey]

Same two images, with saturation toned down heaps. The first one turned out well, but I just can't seem to get the grass colour exact.

[DonJuanMair]

Same two images, with saturation toned down heaps. The first one turned out well, but I just can't seem to get the grass colour exact.

Love the first one here! great job

[Spacemunkie]

I'd take some more stabs at processing those shots Edwin - you're almost there and they're lovely images :)

Actually managed to get out and take some pics. Just bought a 7D and the 17-40 feels a bit odd on it at the moment.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4299594163_7176089bd7_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4299593023_98ba13c7a5_o.jpg

[richierich1212]

Edwin Harvey: Love the 1st HDR

Spacemunkie: 2nd pic is awesome.

[neruda]

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/6954/img3645z.jpg (http://img96.imageshack.us/i/img3645z.jpg/)

[cppalermo]

I love the shots I am seeing with this Lens

[steguis]

Flickr Page (http://www.flickr.com/photos/steguis/4302768682/)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2590/4302768682_143436c593_o.jpg

[Edwin Harvey]

I'd take some more stabs at processing those shots Edwin - you're almost there and they're lovely images :)

Actually managed to get out and take some pics. Just bought a 7D and the 17-40 feels a bit odd on it at the moment.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4299594163_7176089bd7_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4299593023_98ba13c7a5_o.jpg

Thanks mate for your encouraging words. I think the first image is as close to perfect as I can make it, but the second one definitely needs some more work. This HDR software certainly takes time to get used to. Your two images are quite spectacular. Looks like you're an old pro at editing HDR'S. The plain black border you've put around your images also makes them stand out.

[Edwin Harvey]

Edwin Harvey: Love the 1st HDR

Spacemunkie: 2nd pic is awesome.

Thanks mate.

[Edwin Harvey]

Love the first one here! great job

Thanks Don, much appreciate your expert opinion.

[Edwin Harvey]

Edwin Harvey - Great shot. You did a great job of capturing amazing scenery.

Thanks mate.

[WRXTACY]

Man I dont know what to do, get a 17-40 or a 17-55mm (dont plan on going FF in a long time) but I dont have the funds for a 17-55. The shots here i'm seeing on crop bodies look really nice. Most of the time I'm not ever shooting at 18mm on my 18-55, I'm generally around the 20's.

[Tareq]

Man I dont know what to do, get a 17-40 or a 17-55mm (dont plan on going FF in a long time) but I dont have the funds for a 17-55. The shots here i'm seeing on crop bodies look really nice. Most of the time I'm not ever shooting at 18mm on my 18-55, I'm generally around the 20's.

2 things:

1. Go with 17-40L as it will be there always even if you go with FF or at least 1.3x crop body [1D series].

2. Do you really care about f2.8? i can say that 16-35 will be better choice over 17-40 in this case but it is over priced, and you said that 17-55 is a little bit out of budget then you can't get wide angle lens with f2.8 in Canon line.

I may recommend you to go with 17-40L as it is cheaper but really so high quality and amazing lens, and add one super/ultra wide angle like Canon 10-22 or Sigma 10-20 or any similar from another brands [Tokina for example] and you will have ultra wide side on the crop, but who knows, one day you will go FF or 1.3x then your EF-s lenses will not be used much.

[Edwin Harvey]

I had another little play with HDR, let me know if I've got it somewhere near right this time?

[Tawcan]

I had another little play with HDR, let me know if I've got it somewhere near right this time?

Personally I'd reduce the light smoothing (or whatever it's called in Photomatix) so you don't see that halo around the objects.

[dlintz]

Personally I'd reduce the light smoothing (or whatever it's called in Photomatix) so you don't see that halo around the objects.

Agreed.

Is that dodge and burn? I'd tone it back just a tad, otherwise those are some beatiful shots.

d.

[olelovold]

I tried to do something different with this lens today than I usually do. Think it turned out pretty cool!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2720/4307665952_d185d72600_b.jpg

This is part of a series - you can see the rest of it in my Flickr.

[Madweasel]

Very cool effect indeed Ole. You and she must have stood very still to get the effect.

[olelovold]

Thank you :) It was easier than you might think. I used a tripod to get the background lines straight, but it's the flash that made the model so sharp.

[DonJuanMair]

This is the &quot;City Centre&quot; in Las Vegas, crazy place looks like something from a Dr Seuss book or something.
I dont think that looking at this on a computer will ever do it justice. I love the colors and vibrance. It would look amazing on metallic print.
I have spent about 6 hours editing this and im really happy with it.
the sky was like this tonight, kinda cloudy, but thick clouds.
Best viewed large of course :)

click for larger.........

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4308814468_1fff1a7b83_b.jpg (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4308814468_8db8b7b7fd_o.jpg)

heres a 100% of the image, i love how dynamic everything looks.... full resolution it all looks this good :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2736/4308827906_52da2ce567_o.jpg

[polobreaka]

^^ that is reallly nice.

is that stitched together? the angle looks funky, maybe its where you were standing. theres no link to click for larger view. i will need to pay vegas a visit soon.

[DonJuanMair]

thanks! yeah i see what your saying about the angle. I think ill make some minor adjustments today. After working on it for so long the simple things i forgot to do!
the link is fixed now :)

[gary88]

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/9712/img7981c.jpg

[Edwin Harvey]

A couple of images from Bribie Island yesterday afternoon.

[Edwin Harvey]

A couple more from yesterday afternoon, at Bribie Island.

[Sydor25]

Processed on my uncalibrated laptop while on vacation, 17mm, 3.2 sec @ f5.6.

[samurairx7]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4308814468_1fff1a7b83_b.jpg (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4308814468_8db8b7b7fd_o.jpg)


Don it's always a joy seeing ur work, keep up the good work

[samurairx7]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4291473739_941bcb81eb_o.jpg

Nice rx7... I wish i could afford one lol ur flickr page is my dream

[Treat me like a tourist]

I have seen this lens come under some criticism on this forum lately, and i cannot make out why.
I used it pretty much all day today and it never let me down once. Anyway here is the best shot of the day.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4316876796_95a2902d07_b.jpg

[mochoajr]

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/9712/img7981c.jpg
Winter in Chicago, cool! Years ago, I lived on 445 E Ohio.

[DonJuanMair]

Don it's always a joy seeing ur work, keep up the good work

thanks a lot!! appreciated!

[vmlopes]

Still processing some from the abandoned oprphanage we visited last week

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4319339650_263128034b_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2725/4318459966_8515355f21_b.jpg

[Edwin Harvey]

Still processing some from the abandoned oprphanage we visited last week

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4319339650_263128034b_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2725/4318459966_8515355f21_b.jpg
Another two stunning images. I love the colours & old world charm of the timber work. People built things of beauty & to last back in those days, unlike us,with our plastic & concrete world. Do you know of any good books on Photo Matix Pro, as I'm interested in learning more about this process?
Keep up the good work.

[vmlopes]

Edwin thanks very much......Pete Carr has always been a bit of an inspirational figure in the world of HDR his website and links to his book are here (http://www.vanilladays.com/hdr_tutorial/)

[TheMaggedy]

The sun came out after an ice storm. I love the deep blue of the sky this lens captured. I used to have a lot of trouble getting good skies. This plus the 5D = me happy!

Camera: Canon EOS 5D
Exposure: 1/8000 sec
Aperture: f/4.0
Focal Length: 37 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4319107261_d86e7471c7_b.jpg

[Sydor25]

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Las_Vegas_1.24.10-0480.jpg


http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Las_Vegas_1.24.10-2209.jpg

[TheMaggedy]

A couple of images from around the house, taken to show detail and color.

Camera: Canon EOS 5D
Exposure: 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 40 mm
ISO Speed: 1600


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4322127956_ab610a237d_b.jpg

Camera: Canon EOS 5D
Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/4.0
Focal Length: 40 mm
ISO Speed: 400

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4322128900_8aee9e1b64_b.jpg

Camera: Canon EOS 5D
Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/4.0
Focal Length: 40 mm
ISO Speed: 400

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2741/4322130822_c046822e02_b.jpg

[milsn0]

Some days ago...

http://www.cfpalmarino.it/forum/download/file.php?id=2475

[Edwin Harvey]

Some days ago...

http://www.cfpalmarino.it/forum/download/file.php?id=2475

Nice image, I wonder what it would look like in Colour?

[ElijahEOS]

I'd like to see the image with a SLOW shutter speed and a ND filter so u can make the water the classic "misty" shot.

I want this lens soooooo bad. Trying to sell or trade my 15mm fisheye to get this lens!

[Edwin Harvey]

Edwin thanks very much......Pete Carr has always been a bit of an inspirational figure in the world of HDR his website and links to his book are here (http://www.vanilladays.com/hdr_tutorial/)

Thanks mate. I had a look at Pete Carrs tutorial on HDR'S & found it very helpful. Now to put his tips to work on my AEB images.
Cheers......Edwin.