Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

[Nick_C]

http://mypixel.ca/cafe/apple.jpg

f5.0 1/50 ISO 800 5D at 17 mm

Yum, I havent had one of those in years now!

[Tareq]

A couple taken in Fiji a few years back, using a basic Rebel....


http://www.idyll.com/silo/bure21_22.jpg

http://www.idyll.com/silo/day4_resort_19.jpg

regards,
patrick

http://www.idyll.com

WOW, i love those shots.
Well Done!!!

[chmod]

Thank you Tareq.

Your catalog of shots is so huge and impressive, I am flattered.

regards,
patrick

[Tareq]

Thank you Tareq.

Your catalog of shots is so huge and impressive, I am flattered.

regards,
patrick

Thank you too Patrick.

Just someday i will have time to shoot more and more better than what i have now, if you don't remember i was so useless member here and nothing to post just some bored crap tests of my gear, but now i improved by this forum and reading books and practicing myself, keep up your works, you all people are living in beautiful places no doubt :(:(:cry::cry:

[cmcclarney]

I just got a new lens and the Alien Bees ring flash... obviously a little PP here, but shows the lens quality none-the-less : )

Took these with the ABR800 right out of the box. So be kind, I'm still learning how to use it.

http://web.mac.com/mcclarneyclan/iWeb/Aspen06/Photos_files/jazzy.jpg

http://web.mac.com/mcclarneyclan/iWeb/Aspen06/Photos_files/crayons.jpg

[JohnAng]

wow guys have been thinking of this lens for a while now and think i have been sold on it after seeing all these pictures.

[00silvergt]

WOW, i love those shots.
Well Done!!!

WOW this is one of the sharpest pictures I've seen shot with this lens! Wow. Makes me want one...wait I have too many lenses at this FL already. Well, I can still admire your pics.

[harrin]

Bologna, Italy

Click (http://www.harriniemi.net/images/IMG_5765.jpg)

[coalcliff]

Bologna, Italy

Click (http://www.harriniemi.net/images/IMG_5765.jpg)

Fish eye or the 17-40? then again i shoot on an APS-C so my 17 is 27mm.

heres one from the other day 40mm at f4 1/8000 pp in dpp.

[harrin]

Fish eye or the 17-40? then again i shoot on an APS-C so my 17 is 27mm.

17-40/4L @ 17mm, Canon 5D.

[gardengirl13]

Super nice detail in that photo Mike.

An HDR with the Canon 17-40 f/4L at f/22

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/82376774.jpg


Out of all your shots this is by far my favorite!! Wonderful shot!!! Very relaxing!

[madhatter04]

Harrin, i really like that shot! Wow, everything looks so crisp and clear!

[Nick_C]

A shot like that is pretty hard to make look anything but stunning, its one of those places that really photograph well.

[jj_photography]

Hi Guys and Gals

Thought of getting this lens but I choose the 24-70 because of focal range, but I might get this lens to replace my "kit lens"... :)

[Tsmith]

Out of all your shots this is by far my favorite!! Wonderful shot!!! Very relaxing!

Thanks a lot for that compliment - :D

I actually thought about selling this lens but after going through my recent photos with it I realized this lens is just too darn sharp to part with.

Another one of my wife while starting an early morning hike.

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
1/50s f/5.6 at 25.0mm

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/83872707/original.jpg

[delhi]

Thanks a lot for that compliment - :D

I actually thought about selling this lens but after going through my recent photos with it I realized this lens is just too darn sharp to part with.

Another one of my wife while starting an early morning hike.

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
1/50s f/5.6 at 25.0mm

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/83872707/original.jpg

wow! we have identical camera gear equipment except for the 24-105L. I got the cheapo 28-105 mkII though. hahahaha

[fi20100]

I really love, love, love the colors this lens produces.

A recent shot
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1339/1448561008_f33bd3bd59.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chaos2/1448561008/)
Best viewed larger.

[crosswire]

Another 17-40 shot. This is fast becoming my fav "night shot" lens.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1211/1426592252_a642ed7d7e_o.jpg

Could you tell me the settings yo used for this with the lens
I always thought that u need the most exp lens to get good nite shots or a very good tripod.

[jacobsen1]

Could you tell me the settings yo used for this with the lens
I always thought that u need the most exp lens to get good nite shots or a very good tripod.

you really need to get opanda's exif viewer! Right click and image with the exif intact and you can see the whole thing:
*Model = Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
*Exposure Time = 30"
*F Number = F5.6
*Exposure Program = Aperture priority
*ISO Speed Ratings = 400
*Exposure Bias Value = ±0EV
*Focal Length = 17mm
*Exposure Mode = Auto exposure
*White Balance = Auto white balance

[I Simonius]

Why not......I am mostly a prime-guy but this lens impresses me thus far! Here's a couple of Julia in the bath......

http://theteahaus.netfirms.com/Canon/nfpicturepro/albums/userpics/10001/17-40F4-1D-JuliaBathF.jpg

http://theteahaus.netfirms.com/Canon/nfpicturepro/albums/userpics/10001/17-40F4-1D-JuliaBathD.jpg

man.. your pics always have a quality to them that I can never get - how you do dat?

Such great even lighting and sharp!
( I suspect you have a shrpening secret:))

[KevB]

1D Mk11 and 17-40mm f/4 L
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v64/Mackem/IR8T4191-01800x.jpg

[gardengirl13]

Thanks a lot for that compliment - :D

I actually thought about selling this lens but after going through my recent photos with it I realized this lens is just too darn sharp to part with.

Another one of my wife while starting an early morning hike.

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
1/50s f/5.6 at 25.0mm




If you EVER want to sell it PM me! Not that you'll really want to!:lol: I tried a 17-40 that was wonderful! Then thinking I wanted to go wider I returned it for the 10-22, which I don't really like. I tried another 17-40 and it was soft.:cry: I really regret giving the first one back!

[Tareq]

If you EVER want to sell it PM me! Not that you'll really want to!:lol: I tried a 17-40 that was wonderful! Then thinking I wanted to go wider I returned it for the 10-22, which I don't really like. I tried another 17-40 and it was soft.:cry: I really regret giving the first one back!

Then time to go for 16-35L [I or II];)

[gardengirl13]

nah it's for landscapes and I never go below f/8, unless I really need to. I can't see spending double on the 16-35.

[Tareq]

nah it's for landscapes and I never go below f/8, unless I really need to. I can't see spending double on the 16-35.

for landscapes use f/8 and above, but when you shoot indoors low light then you will wish if you got f/2.8 or wider. ;)
I can use f/2.8 up to f/22 without any problems:lol:

[gardengirl13]

Ah but that's what my fast primes are for! I can buy three primes and the 17-40 for about the same price as the 16-35.

[jacobsen1]

I'm loving this lens the more I use it. It hasn't come off my 5D since it arrived... It's amazing how sharp it is wide open too.
http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/trains/IMG_2527.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/trains/IMG_2533.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/trains/IMG_2530.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/trains/IMG_2538.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/trains/IMG_2550.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/trains/IMG_25521.jpg

[Tareq]

If i didn't buy 16-35L then definitely i will get this lens, sharp? i don't know, but i feel people here fooling me, i doubt my glasses are sharp or soft when some folks saying they got soft copies with one of those Ls, could we have a soft lens as well but i never noticed?

[argyle]

This was test shot with the 17-40L on a 10D that was just converted to IR. On a FF, the 17-40L really shines.

http://northlake.smugmug.com/photos/203331061-L.jpg

[jj_photography]

Hey Guys

Would you think this would be a good lens to get first before the 70-200 f/2.8L IS? Do you really need f2.8 if you have like a good external flash?

Cheers

[jacobsen1]

depends on what you're shooting. It's a fantastic lens provided you're not going to use your UWA for low light shots unless it's on a tripod (landscapes)... So if you're shooting parties or events inside with it, then the f/2.8 is a better lens, but if all you care about is a sharp UWA zoom, this is it. It's a landscapers dream because it's as sharp as it's f/2.8 brother (sharper than the first version), it's lighter and it's less expensive, but still weather sealed and still fast AF... Also the fact that it goes to 40mm has made it my perfect walk around lens.

The only real question is: Is the extra stop worth twice the price? ($1,449 -vs- $679!)

Yes the f/2.8 is a nice lens, but I'd rather have the $ for other lenses at this point. I'm also a landscape guy first so the extra stop isn't a big deal as I always have my tripod with me if needed and I prefer the lighter weight.

[ipschoser1]

Could you tell me the settings yo used for this with the lens
I always thought that u need the most exp lens to get good nite shots or a very good tripod.

Sure thing. 17-40L @ 17mm, 30 seconds @ f5.6, ISO400. It was taken with my XTi. You will need a good tripod.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1211/1426592252_a642ed7d7e_o.jpg

[nicksan]

Here's one while I was canoeing...

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p108900353-4.jpg

[jacobsen1]

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/hartford-marathon/IMG_2645.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/hartford-marathon/IMG_2641.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/hartford-marathon/IMG_2640.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/hartford-marathon/IMG_2639.jpg

[jacobsen1]

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/iway/IMG_2777.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/iway/IMG_2791.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/iway/IMG_2822.jpg

[Psychic1]

7 World Trade
http://i.pbase.com/g3/37/705637/2/87927434.YxJVMNa9.jpg
NY City Hall, Woolworth Bldg...
http://i.pbase.com/g3/37/705637/2/87927440.2ks6UDU7.jpg
Shot with 5D at 17mm

[Tsmith]

Nice photos Ben

I have thought a few times on parting with this lens but the results it provides make me quickly push that thought right out my head.

Canon EOS 30D Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
1/100s f/8.0 at 32.0mm + Hoya Digital Pro1 Circular Polarizer

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/84776902/original.jpg

[argyle]

This was taken on a recent trip to Antelope Canyon. EXIF: ISO 100, F16, shutter speed somewhere around 2 seconds or so. The 17-40L captures a lot of detail, even in dark places. Full time MF also helps a lot in these types of situations. Unfortunately, converting to SRGB for web posting takes a bit away from the picture. Fantastic lens for landscapes, especially on a 5D.

http://northlake.smugmug.com/photos/214717187-XL.jpg

[beachbum2277]

Here's mine....

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2159/1646425100_53e71f195c.jpg

[moorel]

1D Mark III + 17-40mm
17mm - 1/250s - f/5 - ISO 100 - Flash: yes

http://pkhamre.com/kjos.jpg

[dmayesjr]

These are my first shots with the 17-40L. I probably should have practiced more before going on a 2,000 mile trip.
Rebel XT, 17mm (27 w/image crop), ISO 100, F/9, 1/160
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2156/1808691956_a49f4c2279_b.jpg
Rebel XT, 17mm (27 w/image crop), ISO 100, F/11, 1/250
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2010/1808689456_2e1beca88b_b.jpg
Rebel XT, 17mm (27 w/image crop), ISO 100, F/10, 1/200
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2313/1807840175_0437bee6da_b.jpg

[massi.ra]

350D, 17-40L:

[Michael]

I just got mine back from Canon. It was sharp before. But due to unknown sticky substance on internal element I had to send it in. They must have done something, cause its bloody SHARP now!

Image of one of the models at the Red Bull Air Race in Perth yesterday.
http://hossen.net/POTN/IMG_9134-Edit.jpg

100% Crop of above image. Who is that attractive photographer in the reflection?
http://hossen.net/POTN/IMG_9134-Edit-100crop.jpg


Cheers

[argyle]

The 17-40L works great in daylight and low light...really captures the details on a FF body.

Daylight:

http://northlake.smugmug.com/photos/217166085-XL.jpg

Low light:

http://northlake.smugmug.com/photos/216086353-XL.jpg

[Gary W. Graley]

Not as wide as you'd like on a 20d, of course I didn't expect to be shooting the interior
of my mothers house, we haven't seen each other for a VERY long time and go together
when I was down in FL this past spring, but, the 17-40 still pulls in a lot of area, even on
the crop sensors;
Handheld as best I could, here are the details
Exposure time: 0.033 s (1/30)
Aperture: f/4.0
ISO equiv.: 400

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/GaryWGraley/EOS%2020D/17-40L/Moms_house/IMG_0757.jpg

kinda wild colours along that wall, but striking none the less,
G2

[jacobsen1]

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/acadia/IMG_2903.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/acadia/IMG_3223.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/acadia/IMG_3221.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/acadia/IMG_3194.jpg

[Tsmith]

Super nice contribution to the thread Ben.

[Lord_Malone]

Very impressive work as usual, Ben. Ronald S. Jr. PM'ed me and said your pictures look better than anything posted by Jake Hegnauer (CDS).

[jacobsen1]

thanks!

[hz536n]

Hand held images with a Canon 30D...

http://gallery.photo.net/photo/6620163-lg.jpg

http://gallery.photo.net/photo/6620256-lg.jpg

http://gallery.photo.net/photo/6620255-lg.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2042/1976779659_1792f6ae48_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2174/1977598510_12dbe7ff92_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2225/1992564389_1e27447a1b_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2411/1992962587_f3878c0b7f_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2007/1977199545_92e945c7c2_o.jpg

[hz536n]

There is a Group dedicated to this Canon L lens at Flickr! Currently there are 440 members posting 3,956 images from the Canon 17-40 f/4L USM lens as of this writing.

http://flickr.com/groups/_canon_17-40_f4l_usm/

[hz536n]

Still Life on a kitchen table with a wide angle lens? There is so much versatility and capability with the 17-40... I just love playing with this lens.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2286/2011217414_a004ef7d72_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2298/2010419821_41d60bd2d0_o.jpg

[Andrushka]

Both of these are from Ukraine - the church with green domes is in Kiev, and the one with golden domes is in Sevastopol - the 17-40 is a great lens & is great for wide angle stuff even on a crop body!

[Gidi Morris]

I figured it is about time I added something to the thread, considering it helped me so much when I was trying to choose a lens.
My favorite lens in fact.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2394/2039216335_2a44548de7.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2349/1954809714_e0e71737a3.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2166/1947782104_db2fc5d553.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2410/1932834065_ed3e64a294.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2415/1932842155_a7d84b42c7.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2358/1827730973_ae70f92806.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2326/1653157268_858a752f50_o.jpg

[colinradford]

Nice work Gidi! Beautiful set of photos.

[Mike55]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/cubs5000/dreamz1.jpg

[JunkieXL]

Great pics!

One from the Iguazu Falls (I just took this lens and I'm very happy with it)

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/2420/iguazudp7.jpg

[hz536n]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2045/2064217055_5cd97996b3_o.jpg

[katem9579]

So what settings would you use indoors with hs lense? This is the main one I have been thinking of purchasing. Is it a great one for indoors?

[Tsmith]

So what settings would you use indoors with hs lense? This is the main one I have been thinking of purchasing. Is it a great one for indoors?

You'll most likely need to up the ISO speed or use a flash for most indoor stuff with this lens. Its really not intended for indoor work unless you can provide the available light, then its quite stunning.

[jacobsen1]

from a recent trip:

http://www.syavalanche.com/wp-content/gallery/trip-south-2007/IMG_3456.jpg

http://www.syavalanche.com/wp-content/gallery/trip-south-2007/IMG_3532.jpg

http://www.syavalanche.com/wp-content/gallery/trip-south-2007/IMG_3524.jpg

http://www.syavalanche.com/wp-content/gallery/trip-south-2007/IMG_3503.jpg

http://www.syavalanche.com/wp-content/gallery/trip-south-2007/IMG_3448.jpg

[franklinn]

Ben, you ALWAYS share amazing photos.

I own this lens, and I cannot produce the results that you are producing with it (reinforces the fact that it's more of the photographer who makes the shot than the gear itself).

I admire all of your work - if you could please inform me of the settings you used for your first shot there (sailboat), I would love to know. Also, did you use a CPL?

EDIT: just looked at the EXIF...got the info I was curious to know

[Tareq]

Ben, you ALWAYS share amazing photos.

I own this lens, and I cannot produce the results that you are producing with it (reinforces the fact that it's more of the photographer who makes the shot than the gear itself).

I admire all of your work - if you could please inform me of the settings you used for your first shot there (sailboat), I would love to know. Also, did you use a CPL?

EDIT: just looked at the EXIF...got the info I was curious to know

Choose Landscape or standard mode [for landscape sometimes you don't need polarizer but it help though], and use f8-f22, for handholding i prefer sometimes f11, ISO 100, and try then to play with your shutter speed, i can handhold down to 1/40 if i keep steady but if in boats for example then i try minimum 1/80 [ofcourse @16-50 it is not much noticeable], that what i do when i travel and i don't use tripod, believe me, you can get really nice great results i assure you.

[jacobsen1]

Well I shoot a 5D, so no "modes".
Here's how I approach shooting though. I shoot Tv at least 75% of the time. Why? Because I want the smallest aperture I can get (biggest number) and I set the shutter to 1/125th to make sure I get steady shots on the boat (and anywhere else, I'd rather give up a stop or two on aperture and have a sharp shot, f/16 won't help if it's blurry). The I adjust the ISO (auto would be nice!) to get into a range I'm happy with in terms of noise -vs- DOF. I only swap to Av when I need a large aperture (small number) and want to set it manually, or to M when I can't get to a needed exposure because the 5D will only go to +-2EV. So if I need more I'll not the exposure, switch to M and dial in that extra adjustment. P would also work, but I like to force the 1/125th shutter speed, so for me I prefer Tv.

Thanks for the compliments!
Ben

[Mike55]

The sailboat has that 17-40 3d "pop". Great landscape lens.

[delhi]

Not bad for portraits too.

http://alai.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p628172148-3.jpg

[madhatter04]

I love this lens. This pic was taken this Fall up in the Sierras with an ND filter on a 350D:
http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/2906/waterfallfs2.jpg

[16vdubber]

just picked up this lens last night, and im in love with it already. i just sold one of my cars tonight, so i thought it play with my money/lens.

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h247/16vdubber/IMG_1249.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h247/16vdubber/IMG_1255.jpg

[thrash_273]

recent pict of my daughter.

[franklinn]

Well I shoot a 5D, so no "modes".
Here's how I approach shooting though. I shoot Tv at least 75% of the time. Why? Because I want the smallest aperture I can get (biggest number) and I set the shutter to 1/125th to make sure I get steady shots on the boat (and anywhere else, I'd rather give up a stop or two on aperture and have a sharp shot, f/16 won't help if it's blurry). The I adjust the ISO (auto would be nice!) to get into a range I'm happy with in terms of noise -vs- DOF. I only swap to Av when I need a large aperture (small number) and want to set it manually, or to M when I can't get to a needed exposure because the 5D will only go to +-2EV. So if I need more I'll not the exposure, switch to M and dial in that extra adjustment. P would also work, but I like to force the 1/125th shutter speed, so for me I prefer Tv.

Thanks for the compliments!
Ben

thanks for the insight! (you too Tareq!) :)

[notapro]

somebody post a crappy pic. I want this lens too much now.

[Tsmith]

somebody post a crappy pic. I want this lens too much now.

Go for it, you want be disappointed _ @ 25mm on the EOS 30D.

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/83872707/original.jpg

[mrcoons]

somebody post a crappy pic. I want this lens too much now.


OK.

http://MusicMan5.smugmug.com/photos/196296015-L.jpg

[trumpet_guy]

Ben's pics are very nice. Good work, man.

This thread is so long I can't remember if I've posted in it.
Anyway, here's my contribution:
http://www.pbase.com/tswen/image/83926951/original.jpg

[jacobsen1]

Ben's pics are very nice. Good work, man.

This thread is so long I can't remember if I've posted in it.
Anyway, here's my contribution:


thanks, and awesome shot yourself. Where is that?

[trumpet_guy]

thanks, and awesome shot yourself. Where is that?

San Mateo County coastline, California.
I was peering over the edge of the hillside and still had to crop and clone out
some of the junk at the bottom of the image. The job was never really
completed, but I decided to stop. Here's the image before the photoshop
work:
http://www.pbase.com/tswen/image/83924480/original.jpg

[jacobsen1]

Love the crop and the shot.
Reminded me of where we stayed on our Honeymoon in Bermuda. :)

[weegee]

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7cc33b3127cceb1bc44e7cb3100000026100AYtWjRm5cs2 Ig

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7cc33b3127cceb1bc350a0a4c00000025100AYtWjRm5cs2 Ig

From my recent trip to Gettysburg. Got the lens right before the trip, so still playing around with it. But extremely thrilled by the performance.

[jacobsen1]

took the camera to Stowe Saturday:
http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/stowe-12-15-2007/IMG_3834.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/stowe-12-15-2007/IMG_3930.jpg

[argyle]

San Mateo County coastline, California.
I was peering over the edge of the hillside and still had to crop and clone out
some of the junk at the bottom of the image. The job was never really
completed, but I decided to stop. Here's the image before the photoshop
work:
http://www.pbase.com/tswen/image/83924480/original.jpg

Looks like they can't quite make up their minds...

[Tareq]

took the camera to Stowe Saturday:
http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/stowe-12-15-2007/IMG_3834.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/stowe-12-15-2007/IMG_3930.jpg

I like #1, always blue skies are breathtaking.
You do great in photography, wish i was there enjoying the snow and the BLUE sky

[argyle]

Antelope Canyon in Page, AZ. Shot with 17-40L with ISO 100 and F16 (shadows were deliberate):

http://northlake.smugmug.com/photos/217937700-X2.jpg

[Tareq]

Antelope Canyon in Page, AZ. Shot with 17-40L with ISO 100 and F16 (shadows were deliberate):

http://northlake.smugmug.com/photos/217937700-X2.jpg

One of the most photographed subject in the world, i am not sure if i should try to visit there to try myself, what different i will get then.
Nice shot :)

[jacobsen1]

thanks Tareq. The blue sky was first thing in the morning. The grayish sky was around 3pm. They got hammered Sunday, so it was the front moving in.

[Tareq]

thanks Tareq. The blue sky was first thing in the morning. The grayish sky was around 3pm. They got hammered Sunday, so it was the front moving in.

i know, all the time i was in Europe during my vacations i see blue sky and with no warning it turned gray with no time due to clouds or so.
Too bad, we have blue sky here everyday, the sun here burning all the clouds so easily, we got clouds just 2 or 3 days passing during past whole 2 months ago.

[argyle]

One of the most photographed subject in the world, i am not sure if i should try to visit there to try myself, what different i will get then.
Nice shot :)

hi Tareq. Its a great place to visit and shoot...the look varies based on the time of year and sun angle. If you do get the chance to visit Antelope Canyon, by all means do so. I'm already planning a trip back. Its a great place to get creative if you don't want any of the 'standard type' pics.

[Tareq]

hi Tareq. Its a great place to visit and shoot...the look varies based on the time of year and sun angle. If you do get the chance to visit Antelope Canyon, by all means do so. I'm already planning a trip back. Its a great place to get creative if you don't want any of the 'standard type' pics.

you are right, i am just moving around 'standard level type' pics, i don't know if really i will be creative enough to do fine there, or is that subject help all people to be must creative?
I will plan to visit USA for sure but not sure when and where

[weegee]

I'm thinking about visiting Page, AZ. myself. Seems like there's lots of great photo ops near by.

I'm kind of intimidated by lower antelope canyon thing though. Heard a whole bunch of people have died there. How safe did you find your trip? Does the guide hang around to make sure everything is okay? Also, is there enough room to operate in there, i.e. with other hikers, photographers, etc.

[Mike55]

Straight out of the camera, absolutely no processing at all.Shot in RAW and converted to .jpg. I did have a CP though. Wonderful colors on this lens. This area was also very smoky due to fires, which affected image quality.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/cubs5000/rivers.jpg

[argyle]

I'm thinking about visiting Page, AZ. myself. Seems like there's lots of great photo ops near by.

I'm kind of intimidated by lower antelope canyon thing though. Heard a whole bunch of people have died there. How safe did you find your trip? Does the guide hang around to make sure everything is okay? Also, is there enough room to operate in there, i.e. with other hikers, photographers, etc.

Some people died at lower antelope canyon many years ago due to stupidity. A storm was in the area, and they were advised not to venture into the canyon. They didn't listen to the advice, and a flash flood filled the lower canyon. The canyons are very safe...lower does not require a guide, but the upper canyon does. There are several tour companies in Page, AZ that lead the tours. They all work well together, and the tour leaders work together to stagger the groups. Plenty of time to get your pics...most folks are polite and honor each other's space, so everyone gets their shots in. The tour guides also point out the photo ops to everyone. Upper antelope has wide areas, as well as narrow areas. I didn't have any problems taking the shots that I wanted. Naturally, during the summer months, you can expect larger crowds, but like I said the guides all work well together to ensure that the photogs get the most opportunities.

[hmongstang]

wow maybe i should keep mine!
but how come my pictures aren't as good as your? hehehehe

[A.A.H]

Here's some I took recently..

I hope they're not too bad :oops:

[SeattleSpeedster]

this is from the neighbors bulkhead out front:

http://home.comcast.net/~michaelfreid/eyelet6.jpg

and the beach with a bit of polarizer

http://home.comcast.net/~michaelfreid/beachripples10.jpg

[A.A.H]

and the beach with a bit of polarizer

http://home.comcast.net/%7Emichaelfreid/beachripples10.jpg

Nice one ;), I like the contrast between the sea and the beach.

[SeattleSpeedster]

thanks :) finding a section of beach without pawprints was a challenge ;)

[A.A.H]

thanks :) finding a section of beach without pawprints was a challenge ;)

lol, it looks like twigs prints there. Naturally made :D

[SeattleSpeedster]

this is further up the same beach with the occasional bootprint

http://home.comcast.net/~michaelfreid/beachripple11.jpg

[A.A.H]

Looking at the sky with uniform color on the first image looks better to me and the water got a larger space as well.

Thanks for sharing your pictures.

[hz536n]

A few Pawnee, Oklahoma Courthouse views from my 35mm Canon EOS and EF 17-40mm f/4L USM lens...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2290/2166454326_f72af487e3_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2123/2160570721_e2662124fb_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2015/2161523106_0c51644033_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2275/2166363704_be7c6b9af5_o.jpg

[Dorman]

Holy serious magenta cast batman!

[JimAskew]

I am getting the 5D in March 2008. I plan to get this lens as my UWA to complement my 24-70 and my 70-200 for FF photography. The good news is that I have saved enough AMEX Bonus Reward points to get the 17-40 EF L for free :) As a bonus it uses a 77MM filter and that is the size of my B+W CP filter :) Life is good! From the photos posted here the 17-40 will be a fine adition to my kit.

[Dorman]

It is indeed a fine lens Jim!

[foxbat]

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l264/foxbat_gb/Nature/CRW_3631.jpg

Very useful lens, particularly on a 1.6x camera. I should use mine more!

[bluebomberx]

5D - EF 17-40mm f/4L, 17mm - 1/800 at f/4; ISO 400
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2180/2176283948_7b8e45e6dc.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/2176283948/)

[tomhide]

All shot with the combination of 5D and 17-40L. :)

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/3271/collaroysmn2.jpg

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/8639/afterdarksau1.jpg

http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/5344/cleardayspa9.jpg

[JoYork]

OMG and WOW tomhide! Fantastic!

[jacobsen1]

All shot with the combination of 5D and 17-40L. :)


VERY NICE!!!

Where is that BTW?

Beautiful!!!

and what's the technique on the pano/ratio? Cropping down to that, or stitching to get there?

[tomhide]

Cheers guys!

The locations are in order of 1. Collaroy, Sydney 2. Turimetta, Sydney 3. Norah Head, Central Coast NSW of Australia :)

I just prefer certain scenary in format of Pano so I crop down to the format as you see. I've tried few stitching technique but found my self not having too much patience in getting it right on the PS so I don't really do them.

[jacobsen1]

I just prefer certain scenary in format of Pano so I crop down to the format as you see. I've tried few stitching technique but found my self not having too much patience in getting it right on the PS so I don't really do them.

Very nice, and agreed on Panos. I use TS-Es for mine as it make stitching easier and "flawless", but it's not inexpensive. I love the ratio though.

[drPheta]

Cheers guys!

The locations are in order of 1. Collaroy, Sydney 2. Turimetta, Sydney 3. Norah Head, Central Coast NSW of Australia :)

I just prefer certain scenary in format of Pano so I crop down to the format as you see. I've tried few stitching technique but found my self not having too much patience in getting it right on the PS so I don't really do them.

How are your colors and contrast so perfect!? That's just amazing.

[SeattleSpeedster]

^^^ amazing shots tomhide

looks like long exposure, f22 and a polarizer?

amazing colors

[terriyaki]

Wow, tomhhide. #2 and #3 are amazing.

[peatoire]

Couple of my fave's. shot on a 350d

[Ixon]

Here one of mine shot with the 17-40L nowere near as good as some of the pics i seen on here.

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/8838/trainhm7.jpg

[kevin_c]

All shot with the combination of 5D and 17-40L. :)




WOW!! - Superb shots :cool:

[Tsmith]

Canon EF 17-40 F/4L - f/8 + Hoya Digital Pro1 Circular Polarizer

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2200/2179997376_9a12fe6128_o.jpg

[SeattleSpeedster]

17-40 plus polarizer is an awesome combination

[Dannydoo]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2347/2172997469_9ff3aeb243_b.jpg

Nothing special.. just a test shot with it on my sold XT.
Can't wait to try it out on 5D

[Tsmith]

Can't wait to try it out on 5D

Green with envy _ :p

[sadatk]

All shot with the combination of 5D and 17-40L. :)

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/3271/collaroysmn2.jpg

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/8639/afterdarksau1.jpg

http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/5344/cleardayspa9.jpg
Needed a quote for this new page. These are marvelous!

[G35Driver]

All shot with the combination of 5D and 17-40L. :)

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/3271/collaroysmn2.jpg

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/8639/afterdarksau1.jpg

http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/5344/cleardayspa9.jpg
Great Shots

[RgB]

All shot with the combination of 5D and 17-40L. :)

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/3271/collaroysmn2.jpg

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/8639/afterdarksau1.jpg

http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/5344/cleardayspa9.jpg

Genius at work!

[fi20100]

I have to agree with Daniel. Photos like that could be used to sell the 5D + 17-40L combo!!! I know I want to buy a 5D when looking at those (ok, ok, I wanted to buy one even before).

[tomhide]

Wow... many thanks everyone :oops:

17-40L is certainly a great lense and there are so many great examples in this thread showing what this lense is capable of :)

[JCheungPhoto]

Great Shots

spectacular shots! This makes my choice difficult because I have to decide between this lens and the 24-105L, definitely leaning toward this now since it's all internal focusing and the 5D makes it look freaking incredible

[adam*]

As you already have the 15mm fisheye i'd definately go with the 24-105.

[JCheungPhoto]

As you already have the 15mm fisheye i'd definately go with the 24-105.

yea I was sitting on the thought, and pondered the utility of each lens (usefulness in the field). I take back the idea of getting a 17-40 for now actually based on the fact that with the 17-40 I'd need to reply much more on a lens like a 70-200 or a sigma 50-150 to use as a primary lens. Whereas on the 24-105 I can buy that for now and it'll be able to shoot more various subjects. The fisheye is going to be a hellova lens to shoot landscapes with =D

[adam*]

Yeah without a doubt :)

[JCheungPhoto]

I have to admit though, a 17-40 on a FF would be fun as hell for cityscapes

[Mark_Cohran]

From Hawaii (Wamea Canyon) on a 1DMKIIN

http://www.mac-photo.net/potn/17-40ex.jpg

[franklinn]

tomhide,

your shots are absolutely stunning.

also just checked out your deviantart page, and you have a collection of fantastic shots on there too! keep posting!

[disneydork06]

here's a shot with the 1D classic
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2330/2194005749_e826709e07.jpg?v=0

[i_am_hydrogen]

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/7606/sears7bf5.jpg

[Mike55]

A shot from Montana, near Yellowstone. It got very dark as a storm rolled in. Split the light too. Grizzly bear country:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/cubs5000/darkstream.jpg

[SeattleSpeedster]

sweet shots everyone :D

These are from last week's trip to Berlin:

http://home.comcast.net/~michaelfreid/dome6.JPG

http://home.comcast.net/~michaelfreid/gatesized.jpg

[argyle]

From a recent trip to Zion National Park...17-40L on a 5D taken at dusk. A little PP to get an oil painting look:

http://northlake.smugmug.com/photos/225385917-XL.jpg

Same combo...17-40L with 5D:

http://northlake.smugmug.com/photos/225376074-XL.jpg

[Tsmith]

Awesome contributions presented in this thread

Mount Crandell above the Waterton Lakes Township

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM 1/160s f/8.0 at 28.0mm + Hoya Digital Pro1 CPL

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/87541633/original.jpg

[Al!ck]

Some of mine, at or near 17mm on 5D

http://ahc.gfxnode.com/link/pool.jpg

http://ahc.gfxnode.com/link/leic2.jpg

http://ahc.gfxnode.com/link/norway1.jpg

http://ahc.gfxnode.com/link/leic1.jpg

[hz536n]

Canon 30D

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2334/2239440342_b525edc082_o.jpg

[zeva]

hz what type of filter did you use? any filter at all?

[ok20]

Super nice detail in that photo Mike.

An HDR with the Canon 17-40 f/4L at f/22

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/82376774.jpg


Hi there,

Guys, forgive me the newbie question but how do you (post-)process the HDR images?

I found the bracketing function on my 40D, I take three shots then what?

[Tareq]

Hi there,

Guys, forgive me the newbie question but how do you (post-)process the HDR images?

I found the bracketing function on my 40D, I take three shots then what?

Then use photoshop or photomatix to merge for HDR, give it a try, show us then we can guide you.

[Perry Ge]

This lens is crazy good, I never pixel peep my landscapes, but I just shot a few self-portraits hand-held (no way I'm posting them :P) and let me tell you, this lens is unbelievably good.

It's excellent at 40mm, but even more ridiculously awesome at 17mm. I didn't think wide angle lenses COULD resolve so much detail!

[Tareq]

This lens is crazy good, I never pixel peep my landscapes, but I just shot a few self-portraits hand-held (no way I'm posting them :P) and let me tell you, this lens is unbelievably good.

It's excellent at 40mm, but even more ridiculously awesome at 17mm. I didn't think wide angle lenses COULD resolve so much detail!

I think what you talk about 17-40 is same with 16-35 which i have, so wide angel lenses are fun in photography.

[ok20]

Then use photoshop or photomatix to merge for HDR, give it a try, show us then we can guide you.



Thank you so much for answering my question.

Is there a dedicated function somewhere in the menus for HDR images in those two software names?

[Tareq]

Thank you so much for answering my question.

Is there a dedicated function somewhere in the menus for HDR images in those two software names?

I didn't understand your question very well, sorry, forgive my bad English understanding.

[ok20]

I didn't understand your question very well, sorry, forgive my bad English understanding.

No, no, not at all.

I meant to ask how to you actually do the merging in Photoshop or Photomatix (I have neither one of these two).

Is it in the menus of the software somewhere? If not could you please describe the process?

[hz536n]

hz what type of filter did you use? any filter at all?

The only filter used was my B+W UV. The 17-40mm really does a great job with blue colors. Here's another shot with my 30D and 17-40mm lens, from the same afternoon; looking East with the Sun getting low on the horizon...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2044/2238647631_de2a7c8993_o.jpg

[Tareq]

No, no, not at all.

I meant to ask how to you actually do the merging in Photoshop or Photomatix (I have neither one of these two).

Is it in the menus of the software somewhere? If not could you please describe the process?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_dynamic_range_imaging

http://www.hdrsoft.com/

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/hdr.shtml


I hope i did help even a little.

Enjoy :)

[mrmacca]

Got my 17-40L on order and can't wait they appear very sharp and contrasty lenses.
I already have the 70-200 F4L so I know it'll be worth every penny!

i also have the 70-200 f4 l and love it , and i thought the same regarding the 17-40 , but i got a bad copy , sent it back today:cry: