Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

[JasonRussell]

Thats what I was thinking too. Might end up selling the 80-200 to get a 135 down the road.

[JCheungPhoto]

Thats what I was thinking too. Might end up selling the 80-200 to get a 135 down the road.

well, that's a whole different debate, not a bad idea btw

[tiha]

I already posted this in cat thread but here is slightly larger version:

http://www.pbase.com/v_tihomir/image/95209723/original.jpg

[bluebomberx]

Here are a few I've taken in the last few days with the 17-40 and 5D. I've found myself sticking with the 24-70 most of the time and forgetting about my other lenses though.


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2302/2404257268_1dc1494b66.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/2404257268/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/2406412442_3b047a87c4.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/2406412442/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2287/2406444512_45874e8f80.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/2406444512/)

[pixelharmony]

^^ Great catch on colors! It's been dark and glumy most of the time here in Chicago. Today is the first day it really feels like spring. I can't wait to get out and shoot some colorful shots!

btw I love megaman!

[John_TX]

Here are a few I've taken in the last few days with the 17-40 and 5D. I've found myself sticking with the 24-70 most of the time and forgetting about my other lenses though.

Nice pictures, which filter were you using on the 2nd picture (with the posts)? I really like the rich sky. Did you bring it out in PP or with a filter?

[gary88]

Can you post the pic without sharpening?

Here's how the RAW looks straight from the camera, just converted this to JPEG

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/IMG_3965unedited.jpg

[bluebomberx]

^^ Great catch on colors! It's been dark and glumy most of the time here in Chicago. Today is the first day it really feels like spring. I can't wait to get out and shoot some colorful shots!

btw I love megaman!

Nice pictures, which filter were you using on the 2nd picture (with the posts)? I really like the rich sky. Did you bring it out in PP or with a filter?

Thanks fellas! The only filter I used was a polarizer. You can see some vignetting in the upper left corner of the second photo because I shot too wide with it attached. I boosted the contrast and saturation a bit in Aperture.

The first one was tough to get because the wind was blowing the entire time.

Pixelharmony, I've wasted many days of my life playing those games when I was a kid :lol:

[JCheungPhoto]

I'm going to get that combo, the 5D and 17-40, since I love landscapes and the sort (I shoot portraits too so hence the telephoto in my wishlist

[00silvergt]

Here's how the RAW looks straight from the camera, just converted this to JPEG

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/IMG_3965unedited.jpg


Wow, that looks tack sharp...to think I bypassed this lens and got the 16-35 L...could have saved me some money!;) Thanks.

[sandro9mm]

http://www.sandrophoto.com/wp-content/gallery/cars/porsche-cayman-night.jpg

Porsche Photos (http://www.sandrophoto.com/2008/03/27/porsche-cayman-night-prowler/)

http://www.sandrophoto.com/wp-content/gallery/conceptual/red-yellow-green.jpg

Autumn leaves (http://www.sandrophoto.com/2007/11/26/autumn-leaves/)

[drPheta]

I recently visited Charleston, SC, and came back with these. Still my favorite lens.

http://www.petertphan.com/pics/kiawah_2008/IMG_8087.jpg

http://www.petertphan.com/pics/kiawah_2008/IMG_8118.jpg

[JCheungPhoto]

beautiful fountain shot

[JasonRussell]

Like 3 days ago there were quite a few 17-40's for sale. Now that I have some money, I cant find a good deal anywhere. I think the owners have looked into this thread and decided not too sell. haha

[runner10]

http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/68628494.jpg

[runner10]

http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/94888765.jpg

[jacobsen1]

Awesome shot!

[jr30586]

Heres on i took a little bit ago

[gary88]

Excuse the harsh high noon lighting :oops:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/IMG_39662.jpg

[Jorgie]

I'm stuck between this lens and the 17-55 2.8 IS ...

[00silvergt]

I'm stuck between this lens and the 17-55 2.8 IS ...


I can see your dilemma. From all the reviews I've read the 17-55 is optically an excellent "L" - like class lens. It suffers a bit on the build quality but that's it.

The way I see it is like this:

17-55mm f/2.8 Pros:

+1 Stop faster
+IS
+15mm more reach

Cons:

-Lot more money $$$
-EF-S (this can be insignificant or a minus, if you have plans to upgrade to a larger sensor camera)
-Build Quality (not an "L", so no red ring)

[Jorgie]

I can see your dilemma. From all the reviews I've read the 17-55 is optically an excellent "L" - like class lens. It suffers a bit on the build quality but that's it.

The way I see it is like this:

17-55mm f/2.8 Pros:

+1 Stop faster
+IS
+15mm more reach

Cons:

-Lot more money $$$
-EF-S (this can be insignificant or a minus, if you have plans to upgrade to a larger sensor camera)
-Build Quality (not an "L", so no red ring)

Such a hard choice to make. The 17-55 Does have more "stuff" to it. But In the end I think it just might come down to price...

the 17-40 is lovely!

[Dorman]

Go back a few pages or search a few of my threads in the lens forum. I've had the 17-40, tamron 17-50, 17-55 IS, tamron 28-75, and canon 24-70. What am I left with? The 17-40L and 24-70L. I'd take the Tamron again in a heartbeat if I needed F/2.8.

[John_TX]

I can see your dilemma. From all the reviews I've read the 17-55 is optically an excellent "L" - like class lens. It suffers a bit on the build quality but that's it.

The way I see it is like this:

17-55mm f/2.8 Pros:

+1 Stop faster
+IS
+15mm more reach

Cons:

-Lot more money $$$
-EF-S (this can be insignificant or a minus, if you have plans to upgrade to a larger sensor camera)
-Build Quality (not an "L", so no red ring)

I've been struggling with this for awhile as well. While I haven't purchased either yet, I've made up my mind to get the 17-40L. As I've said before, I can't justify paying $1k for a cheaply built lens that arguably has issues with dust. Now if both the 17-40L & 17-55 IS were $679 each, that might be a different story as it's a lot easier to overlook cheaper build when the trade-off is cheaper price. Even though the 17-55 IS is f2.8, Canon is dreaming if they think it's worth $1k IMHO.

[JCheungPhoto]

http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/68628494.jpg

sold me XD

[TeeTee]

http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/94888765.jpg[IMG]

Lovely shot runner, cute as hell.

Bought this lens for my trip to Italy and used it most of the time. Very versatile on a 1D (1.3 crop). Excuse the watermark gents.

[img]http://www.eljackimages.com/temp/italyedited/378I6168-1.jpg

http://www.eljackimages.com/temp/italyedited/378I6235-7.jpg

http://www.eljackimages.com/temp/italyedited/378I6259-10.jpg

http://www.eljackimages.com/temp/italyedited/378I6328-19.jpg

[JakubPhoto]

Great work Tee! Love the one with sepia tones, and shooting into the sun (hidden behind fountain) lit up the water in a very cool way.

[JCheungPhoto]

works of art...im afraid I won't do my my next lens justice

[runner10]

http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/74026349/original.jpg

[00silvergt]

Such a hard choice to make. The 17-55 Does have more "stuff" to it. But In the end I think it just might come down to price...

the 17-40 is lovely!

Yes, don't most things?

Go back a few pages or search a few of my threads in the lens forum. I've had the 17-40, tamron 17-50, 17-55 IS, tamron 28-75, and canon 24-70. What am I left with? The 17-40L and 24-70L. I'd take the Tamron again in a heartbeat if I needed F/2.8.

I can't blame you...I guess unless you are stuck with a cropped 1.6x body for life and you really need IS, then the 17-55 makes most sense, oh yeah and you are a rich bastard...LOL.

I've been struggling with this for awhile as well. While I haven't purchased either yet, I've made up my mind to get the 17-40L. As I've said before, I can't justify paying $1k for a cheaply built lens that arguably has issues with dust. Now if both the 17-40L & 17-55 IS were $679 each, that might be a different story as it's a lot easier to overlook cheaper build when the trade-off is cheaper price. Even though the 17-55 IS is f2.8, Canon is dreaming if they think it's worth $1k IMHO.


I know, it is like having half an "L". WTH? 1/2 the L for 1:1 of the price...weak.

[Mediation]

omg! I wonder what this lens is like looking through a full frame and pressing that trigger. I wish I could try this lens for one day.

[bluebomberx]

omg! I wonder what this lens is like looking through a full frame and pressing that trigger. I wish I could try this lens for one day.
You could always buy a used EOS 35mm a find out ;)

[petris]

From here: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/584

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2152/2423074118_202b15ac25_b.jpg

[JasonRussell]

My 17-40 is on its way :D pics to follow soon. Im so excited!

[JCheungPhoto]

congrats on a great lens

[motion_projekt]

Canon EOS-1D
EF 17-40L @ 40mm
F/5 1/4000
ISO 200 Av Mode

Click on the Image to load larger version.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2195/2418615120_0041bdb62a.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2195/2418615120_0041bdb62a_b.jpg)
(photo/Kent Nishimura)
a daylight savings vista

[jsboutin]

Lovely shot runner, cute as hell.

Bought this lens for my trip to Italy and used it most of the time. Very versatile on a 1D (1.3 crop). Excuse the watermark gents.

http://www.eljackimages.com/temp/italyedited/378I6168-1.jpg

http://www.eljackimages.com/temp/italyedited/378I6235-7.jpg

http://www.eljackimages.com/temp/italyedited/378I6259-10.jpg

http://www.eljackimages.com/temp/italyedited/378I6328-19.jpg



NOW these are darn great images... the third one is the best, according to me...And it does bring back sweet memories of one of the most beautiful place in the world... Congratulations!

Now I can't decide between this and a 135L...

I hate looking at archives...

[TeeTee]

I am flattered by the compliments, thank you gentlemen. I only try to do my subject and gear justice really :p

[SeattleSpeedster]

my 17-40L journey so far

first one: Bought used on CL($550), used on my xti, soft copy, but of course soft is relative

second one: Bought used on FM($450), used on my 5D, extremely sharp, left on plane and now gone

third one: Bought used on FM($500), arrived today and looks good so far

[JakubPhoto]

my 17-40L journey so far



second one: Bought used on FM($450), used on my 5D, extremely sharp, left on plane and now gone


You left it on a plane? Along with your 5D? :eek:

[00silvergt]

What's CL? FM is Fred Miranda...What's CL?

[SeattleSpeedster]

CL is craigslist

I had my 5D and 35L and 17-40L in a pack and unpacked everything to take a pic of mt rainier and discovered I didnt have a battery so i put everything back but the 17-40 and ended up leaving it on the plane. Delta of course didnt find anything, I think the cleaners got it. I've been watching pawn shops, CL, FM, Ebay here etc etc but nothing so i went and found another used one

[KenG]

A couple with 5D, favorite combo...

http://kengillespie.com/img/v3/p814200812-4.jpg

http://kengillespie.com/img/v1/p655256739-4.jpg

Thanks for looking...

[JCheungPhoto]

[quote=KenG;5358720]A couple with 5D, favorite combo...

http://kengillespie.com/img/v3/p814200812-4.jpg

quote]

WOW! I don't even have it and it's my fav combo

[onaujee]

wow, nice pic

[runner10]

A couple with 5D, favorite combo...

http://kengillespie.com/img/v3/p814200812-4.jpg



This is a fantastic shot. Love the treatment!

[runner10]

http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/72223519.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/72288479.jpg

[jasonleehl]

http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/72223519.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/72288479.jpg

Very Nice! Which part of the Phillippines?

[runner10]

Very Nice! Which part of the Phillippines?

Thanks. This is in Harbour Square - beside the Manila Yacht Club.

[jasonleehl]

Thanks. This is in Harbour Square - beside the Manila Yacht Club.

Thanks! Will drop by there during my vacation to Manila...

[drPheta]

http://petertphan.com/pics/montreal_04-2008/IMG_8242.jpg

[runner10]

http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/67573919.jpg

[gary88]

40mm @ f/4 can produce some buttery smooth bokeh

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/IMG_4539.jpg

[JCheungPhoto]

wow...

[jj_photography]

http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/67573919.jpg

Nice.

[tiarehi]

Tried out a friend 17-40L on my 5D.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3112/2430720802_f35df25145_o.jpg

[Sydor25]

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Boston_2008-2122_10x20.jpg


http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Boston_2008-2785_10x20_hdr.jpg

[zeva]

wow some very very very nice shots!

[Jorgie]

Tried out a friend 17-40L on my 5D.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3112/2430720802_f35df25145_o.jpg

any filters?

That sky is lovely!

[pixelharmony]

Man that's wide on a FF...

[00silvergt]

I don't own this lens I have the 16-35mm f/2.8 L and I read in another photo forum that people are unable to find a sharp copy of this lens? But looking at your pictures here, they seem plenty sharp, so what's the deal?

[JasonRussell]

First shot from my 17-40. Its just my house :)

Not a great photo by any means but Im just happy to have a wide angle again.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/jasonsrussell/Life/House004.jpg

[motion_projekt]

First shot from my 17-40. Its just my house :)

Not a great photo by any means but Im just happy to have a wide angle again.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/jasonsrussell/Life/House004.jpg

i find that i like the shadows cast on the house.

[Pat]

image + 100% crop from my 400D, no sharpening etc. I just love this lens.

[jj_photography]

Nice pictures guys. Keep up the good work.

[JasonRussell]

i find that i like the shadows cast on the house.
Thanks. I like it because it breaks up the color of the house a little.

[motion_projekt]

Thanks. I like it because it breaks up the color of the house a little.

its like house camouflage.

[tiarehi]

any filters?

That sky is lovely!

Yup, GND Filter 2 stops... not mine either lol...

[franklinn]

I don't own this lens I have the 16-35mm f/2.8 L and I read in another photo forum that people are unable to find a sharp copy of this lens? But looking at your pictures here, they seem plenty sharp, so what's the deal?

Stop believing everything you read on a forum maybe? ;) I've owned this lens, and it is plenty sharp.

[terriyaki]

But franklinn that doesn't really mean anything because you just posted that on a forum! :p

Seriously, though, the 17-40 is plenty sharp and has great contrast and colors.

[runner10]

http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/72571925.jpg

[Cannoneric]

Got this lens yesterday! I really like the focal length on the 1D!

@ f/5.6

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2113/2440153051_4affa5c96d.jpg

[00silvergt]

Stop believing everything you read on a forum maybe? ;) I've owned this lens, and it is plenty sharp.

From seeing all the pics here, I see.

You know your statement can go both ways?:p;)

[thrash_273]

shot this from the pavillion party near my place couple of days ago.

[wrussi]

after seeing this thread i broke the bank and got one. i'll post pics as soon as i get it.

[Cap0ne]

Just a test shot (i'm trying to convince myself not to spend the money on 16-35 f2.8 and buy this much cheaper 17-40 :D )

[versedmb]

shot this from the pavillion party near my place couple of days ago.

Cool shot.

[Stormin_24]

Just a test shot (i'm trying to convince myself not to spend the money on 16-35 f2.8 and buy this much cheaper 17-40 :D )


Convince yourself no more... Get 17-40 f/4 L It's an awesome lens..

[jacobsen1]

(i'm trying to convince myself not to spend the money on 16-35 f2.8 and buy this much cheaper 17-40 :D )

FYI I sold my 17-40 for a 16-35 II. I've had it over a month, and I'm still not convinced it's the right choice. Bigger, heavier, more expensive for what? I posted some comparison shots in the 16-35 II thoughts thread... The color issue is there though. The 17-40 is greener which is better for landscapes, but worse for other things. It's a tough choice honestly. I'm pretty close to selling my 16-35 II to go back to this lens....

of course I also returned a 70-200 2.8 IS for the f4 IS version. Smartest thing I've done there, but around here most people think I'm crazy....

[Cap0ne]

Thanks for the info ;) . Heavier and bigger it's not a problem for me (not even the sharpness because both are more than ok for me). But f4 vs f2.8 is, because i'm shooting a lot in low light...

[drPheta]

Had the 16-35, and I didn't use it anywhere near as much as my 17-40. 17-40 is still my mostly used lens.

[SeattleSpeedster]

I use mine mostly at 17 and at 40 and if i need lower light i go for the 35L

[thrash_273]

Cool shot.
this lensis awesome.=D

[tomhide]

Digging up some oldies for this thread :)

Taken with 30D + 17-40L Combi.

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/9974/bondibluan2.jpg

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/3807/bontepoolpf9.jpg

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/7959/turilightjj4.jpg

[adam*]

FYI I sold my 17-40 for a 16-35 II. I've had it over a month, and I'm still not convinced it's the right choice. Bigger, heavier, more expensive for what? I posted some comparison shots in the 16-35 II thoughts thread... The color issue is there though. The 17-40 is greener which is better for landscapes, but worse for other things. It's a tough choice honestly. I'm pretty close to selling my 16-35 II to go back to this lens....

of course I also returned a 70-200 2.8 IS for the f4 IS version. Smartest thing I've done there, but around here most people think I'm crazy....

It's well known that the 17-40 is just as good for landscapes. The reason for getting the 16-35 is f/2.8, if you need it then that's that - if you don't.. save yourself some cash and swap back.

[JCheungPhoto]

Digging up some oldies for this thread :)

Taken with 30D + 17-40L Combi.

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/9974/bondibluan2.jpg

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/3807/bontepoolpf9.jpg

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/7959/turilightjj4.jpg

wow:eek:

[amoergosum]

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/7959/turilightjj4.jpg


STUNNING shot!

[jacobsen1]

It's well known that the 17-40 is just as good for landscapes.

not true IMHO... It also comes down to needing the 16mm UWA. There IS a difference...
but yeah, the whole 2.8 bit is wasted on scapes for sure. And the 82mm filter is a PITA.

wow:eek:

+1 Dayum!

[Dorman]

not true IMHO... It also comes down to needing the 16mm UWA. There IS a difference...
but yeah, the whole 2.8 bit is wasted on scapes for sure. And the 82mm filter is a PITA.



+1 Dayum!

I find it hard to believe that a person couldn't survive or get by with 17mm vs. 16mm really. I think you'll be just has happy with the 17-40 for landscape shooting.

[adam*]

not true IMHO... It also comes down to needing the 16mm UWA. There IS a difference...
but yeah, the whole 2.8 bit is wasted on scapes for sure. And the 82mm filter is a PITA.



+1 Dayum!

If you really like 16mm then why not get the Sigma 12-24? It might also be a PITA for filters but is even wider.

[tomhide]

Cheers guys :)

I personally don't really need f2.8 with this focal lengh lens and find even the 17mm gets fairly wide on the 5D (FF body) so not particulary craving for anymore coverage either but if overall image quality are improved with the new 16-35 II, I'd strongly consider moving to it.

I've been meaning to do some research on it so I may start from finding that 16-35 II thougts thread Ben was talking about :)

[jacobsen1]

I find it hard to believe that a person couldn't survive or get by with 17mm vs. 16mm really. I think you'll be just has happy with the 17-40 for landscape shooting.

there is a difference. Trust me there is. That said I'm still very close to selling the 16-35 to go back to the 17-40.....

If you really like 16mm then why not get the Sigma 12-24? It might also be a PITA for filters but is even wider.

had it. It's not sharp on FF really and it's colors are a bit wonky. The filters do work with cokin x pros though. Just no CPs. But yeah, it was a bit too much for me, but I do notice and appreciate the difference between 16 and 17mm. I've also thought about the 14mm prime, but it's a bit spendy unless I ditch the zoom.

[JCheungPhoto]

I've looked at the 16-35LmkI and the 17-55 side by side and if you compare through the VF, the 17 looks a bit on the tight side...sadly this lens isn't a 16-40 rather than a 17-40...

ps: this is done through a 30D so I can't comment on FF perspectives between 16 and 17mm...yet =)

[jasonleehl]

Some pictures from my 17-40, taken from Labrador Park....

http://jasonlee.smugmug.com/photos/287955564_cEhtw-XL.jpg

http://jasonlee.smugmug.com/photos/287959557_LyFP5-XL.jpg

[sOid]

Taken a couple of days ago, at Queensnight in Utrecht, the Netherlands:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2173/2456869232_f41c096e99.jpg
Large: http://www.flickr.com/photos/soid/2456869232/sizes/l/

[gary88]

Took this one a couple weeks ago. EXIF is in the image.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/IMG_4560.jpg

[Tsmith]

A close focusing 50% crop using manual focus and Live View.

Canon EOS 40D Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
1/50s f/8.0 at 40.0mm iso100 + Gitzo 0530/Markins Q3

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/96450147/original.jpg

[wrussi]

i just got mine and i went to the local car show to test it out. im very happy with mine.
most of them are out of the camera or very small pp
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/wrussi/DPP_0093.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/wrussi/DPP_0094.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/wrussi/DPP_100.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/wrussi/DPP_0097.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/wrussi/DPP_0098.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/wrussi/DPP_0099.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/wrussi/DPP_107.jpg

[wrussi]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/wrussi/DPP_108.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/wrussi/DPP_109.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/wrussi/DPP_106.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/wrussi/DPP_102.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/wrussi/DPP_103.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/wrussi/DPP_105.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/wrussi/DPP_104.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/wrussi/DPP_101.jpg

[versedmb]

A close focusing 50% crop using manual focus and Live View.

Canon EOS 40D Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
1/50s f/8.0 at 40.0mm iso100 + Gitzo 0530/Markins Q3

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/96450147/original.jpg

Great shot. I'm going to try mine with ext tubes when they get here next week.

[versedmb]

Here's a couple I took this week....17-40 on 5D.....




http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/288601655_hpuTu-XL.jpg








http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/288970283_rWUpj-L.jpg

[richardsc0]

borrowed it from a friend for some comparisons to my Tamron 28-75mm (which just is never *quite* wide enough for me!)

I like it ... but I'll be buying the 10-22mm instead :/

17mm, f/11, 1/320th
http://images.charlesrichards.net/d/61699-4/IMG_6173.jpg

17mm, f/11, 1/250th
http://images.charlesrichards.net/d/61693-2/IMG_6185-Edit.jpg

[JasonRussell]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/jasonsrussell/Nature/05-04-2008063.jpg

[ipschoser1]

From last night... I love my 17-40L.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2013/2462843859_64b2415385_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2096/2463621036_5015ba0383_o.jpg

[Tsmith]

Great shot. I'm going to try mine with ext tubes when they get here next week.

A big thanks and I indeed wanna see the results.

[jj_photography]

EDIT;

http://gallery.mac.com/juanjosearaneta/100058/Maple-20Trees-20-11-20of-2011-/web.jpg (http://web.mac.com/juanjosearaneta)

[JC4]

A version is posted in the Landscape forum, but thought I'd add it to the archive. One of my favorite lenses. I keep trying to decide if I should 'upgrade' to the 16-35, for the extra stop. But, every time I take my 17-40 out of the bag, those thoughts quickly pass :)

http://JohnCaputo.smugmug.com/photos/294634963_JrtWK-L.jpg (http://JohnCaputo.smugmug.com/gallery/4931206_HYrhj/1/294634963_JrtWK)

[THANE34]

JohnC - very nice shot there. Did you use a ND or polarizer on that one?

[JC4]

JohnC - very nice shot there. Did you use a ND or polarizer on that one?

Thanks.

No filter. It was a gloomy day, so I was able to get the Tv & Av I wanted without a filter. And, I wanted the slight glare off the rocks, so didn't want to use a CPL. On a sunny day at this site(Hayden Falls -- Dublin, OH), you need a filter to get any blur in the falls.

[franklinn]

A version is posted in the Landscape forum, but thought I'd add it to the archive. One of my favorite lenses. I keep trying to decide if I should 'upgrade' to the 16-35, for the extra stop. But, every time I take my 17-40 out of the bag, those thoughts quickly pass :)

Lovin' the shot JohnC!

[Sydor25]

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Palm_Desert-1773.jpg

[lebron23]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d39/creaminz/departure1-1.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d39/creaminz/coffeebreak1jpg.jpg

[elysium]

Anyone got a sample of this lens @ 17mm on a 5D by any chance. It is either this or a 16-35mm.

[FlyingPhotog]

Anyone got a sample of this lens @ 17mm on a 5D by any chance. It is either this or a 16-35mm.

Ask and ye shall receive:

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/97070676/original.jpg

[elysium]

Looks like a stunner. Great picture too. Hard ND grad use?

Looks like it would make a nice little number to work beside the 24-105L. :)

Thanks Jack

[FlyingPhotog]

Looks like a stunner. Great picture too. Hard ND grad use?

Looks like it would make a nice little number to work beside the 24-105L. :)

Thanks Jack

Not ND .. Photoshop...

There's actually some major surgery done on this:
- Cloned out two cars parked behind main subject
- Clone work done to even out the rock wall
- Clone work to extend/smooth the parking lot line
- Cloned out several larger stones and moved some others
- Sky Tweaked
- Car Tweaked
- Front Left Tire Tweaked
- Levels on brick building tweaked
- Selective desaturation to keep parts of the car really gun metal grey
- Selective oversaturation to make the rusty areas pop more

IIRC, I ended up with about 20 layers in the original .psd file...

Glad you like it.

[elysium]

Not ND .. Photoshop...

There's actually some major surgery done on this:
- Cloned out two cars parked behind main subject
- Clone work done to even out the rock wall
- Clone work to extend/smooth the parking lot line
- Cloned out several larger stones and moved some others
- Sky Tweaked
- Car Tweaked
- Front Left Tire Tweaked
- Levels on brick building tweaked
- Selective desaturation to keep parts of the car really gun metal grey
- Selective oversaturation to make the rusty areas pop more

IIRC, I ended up with about 20 layers in the original .psd file...

Glad you like it.
Still very tastefully done. Looks great.

[FlyingPhotog]

Still very tastefully done. Looks great.

Wow,

Thanks so much!!

Jay

[mleone]

I hate this website!

I just bought this lens!

[lebron23]

If you already bought it, you will thank this forum once you mount it on ur camera :)

[mleone]

If you already bought it, you will thank this forum once you mount it on ur camera :)

Yea I will! I work only 1/2 block from Adorama which is a bad thing by it self. The lens is on the camera but its raining in new york. :(

No ducks today. But will hit the park on sunday.

[mleone]

Well got a chance to get out today. No ducks...how about a waterfall?

272286

[jasonleehl]

Some shots from my 17-40 for sharing.

http://jasonlee.smugmug.com/photos/297134725_2E2JQ-L.jpg

http://jasonlee.smugmug.com/photos/297005365_RiWqq-L.jpg

[lebron23]

Sunday Bump :)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d39/creaminz/timeandtide.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d39/creaminz/1-22.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d39/creaminz/endlessjourney.jpg

[Cl!ckFoto]

let me first say that I know these are pretty awful but they were taken with my 17-40L so I'm posting them. First shots I got a chance to take with it btw. C+C is welcome..i can take the heat lol..edit: ok well since i'm an idiot, i didn't save these for web the first time. so here is the last one i posted, just saved for web. what a difference.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2305/2503377971_c8b7bedf04.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2348/2503699564_a054225553.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3221/2503443723_b9fc15462c.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2309/2504261514_bc975c0170.jpg

[runner10]

http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/96714148.jpg

[runner10]

http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/96932196.jpg

[Sydor25]

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Boston_2008-2467.jpg

[SeattleSpeedster]

great Wall shots runner....awesome colors

here are a few from Indonesia and Bali

http://www.vispoint.com/album/Indonesia/slides/kids3.jpg

http://www.vispoint.com/album/Indonesia/slides/couple2.jpg

http://www.vispoint.com/album/Bali/slides/fishermanwalking.jpg

[Bigbillp]

http://k41.pbase.com/o5/33/493933/1/69888376.ybDImL6g._MG_9883crop.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/o5/33/493933/1/69804969.N63JNXvM._MG_9801.jpghttp://i.pbase.com/o3/33/493933/1/88895238.X0DqV5cK._MG_2245.jpg

http://k43.pbase.com/o6/33/493933/1/73490652.p38SY7d4.batemansbaysunrise.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/o4/33/493933/1/54477306.AM_056.jpg

[gary88]

Love the colors, contrast, and bokeh

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/gheb88/IMG_3193-1.jpg

[iNfEk]

I'm trying to get this lens but I need to sell my 10-22mm first since it doesn't work on my 5D

[sandro9mm]

http://www.sandrophoto.com/wp-content/gallery/events/roadster-super-car-show-1.jpg

http://www.sandrophoto.com/wp-content/gallery/cars/civic-typer-moving-best.jpg

http://www.sandrophoto.com/wp-content/gallery/landscapes/monte-carlo-boats2.jpg

http://www.sandrophoto.com/wp-content/gallery/cars/porsche-cayman-night.jpg

[wbm]

Only just had a chance to put this on a 5D to properly stretch its legs, but here's a quick one from yesterday up Calton Hill in Edinburgh:

http://photos.flybacon.com/photos/299698925_ZhSzq-L.jpg
24mm, f/8, 1/60s

It's such a nice lens on full-frame! :D

[angryhampster]

First outing with the 17-40 and 5D was yesterday...what a great combo. Very happy with my purchases.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v109/angryhampster/artistic/052008_4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v109/angryhampster/artistic/052008_3.jpg

[JasonRussell]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f196/jasonsrussell/Nature/Untitled-HDR-00.jpg

[runner10]

http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/74026349.jpg

[BrantG]

^^
Nice

[elader]

5 minutes ago
http://elader.smugmug.com/photos/300575236_hoUx5-O.jpg

[Tsmith]

5 minutes ago

Nice combo with the 5D.

I've actually thought about selling mine a few times but those thoughts quickly leave when It provides super sharp results at f/4.

Canon EOS 40D ,Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
1/125s f/4.0 at 40.0mm iso100 - handheld - 50% crop from original

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/97564319/original.jpg

[CameraBuff]

Tsmith,

You have all the focal lengths covered without it, so you should sell that 17-40 to me as a jester of your good will! Alas - I know that is not possible since if you did sell it , what would become of the Flickr 17-40 group without you! :)

[Tsmith]

Tsmith,

You have all the focal lengths covered without it, so you should sell that 17-40 to me as a jester of your good will! Alas - I know that is not possible since if you did sell it , what would become of the Flickr 17-40 group without you! :)

LOL _ you'd have to become the group Administrator - ;)

[sunbeast]

274186

Shot at the worst possible part of the day but satisfied with the result under the circumstances.

[r_o_n_i_n]

My first post, with new lens (;
And I love it..

[tomhide]

My first post, with new lens (;
And I love it..

Welcome to the forums! :)

Great to see lots of fantastic examples from this lens here.

30D + 17-40mm

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/9210/takingiteasy800cp7.jpg

[coalcliff]

great efforts, and a variety of uses too, light trails, landscapes, close ups. Well Done.

[JCheungPhoto]

My first post, with new lens (;
And I love it..

You're already off to a great start xD welcome

[gary88]

274186

Shot at the worst possible part of the day but satisfied with the result under the circumstances.

Wowza!

:note to self: save up faster for 5D:

[runner10]

Manila Bay Sunset
http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/68628494.jpg

Sunset Date
http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/68645908.jpg

[G35Driver]

Manila Bay Sunset
http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/68628494.jpg

Sunset Date
http://www.pbase.com/chuckmaceda/image/68645908.jpg
very beautiful, a little over saturated for my taste but still very beautiful