Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM [Archive] - Canon Digital Photography Forums

schmoelzel

26th of January 2006 (Thu), 17:34

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

Sam

26th of January 2006 (Thu), 17:42

three more ;)

This one at 17mm
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/tborquez/090705dramaticsky.jpg

This one at 36mm
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/tborquez/091805Cassie01.jpg

and this one at 40mm
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/tborquez/091805Cassie02.jpg

Tsmith

26th of January 2006 (Thu), 18:01

In my avatar and one of a Peppermint Amaryllis in my backyard. Both when I was testing f/4 sharpness.

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/51862138.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/51862143.jpg

malla1962

26th of January 2006 (Thu), 18:02

heres 2 from me.:D

StrykerSTI

26th of January 2006 (Thu), 18:03

Here's one of my car :)
http://www.sccpr.org/pics/spoilers.jpg

malla1962

26th of January 2006 (Thu), 18:12

Another for you.:D

FelixW

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 12:26

Great pics you guys, amazing what it did indoors Solinger! And I love the dog shot!

RikWriter

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 12:30

http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/52440579.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/rikwriter/image/51512391.jpg

Doom1701e

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 12:41

Not the best version of this shot, I'll try to repost it later.
http://www.firemaplephotography.com/othergallery/americanlemansoct04pt3/images/0010.jpg

GyRob

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 12:53

took these with my 17-40 its a rather nice lens :)
Rob.

Alan B

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 14:03

This one at 36mm
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y291/tborquez/091805Cassie01.jpg

lol I SEE YOU (mirror ;) ).

Alan B

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 14:07

Here's some of mine

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=ydjnpo&outx=600&noresize=1&nostamp=1

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=ydnomr&outx=600&noresize=1&nostamp=1

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=ydjnof&outx=600&noresize=1&nostamp=1

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=ydjnob&outx=600&noresize=1&nostamp=1

:)

Mr_Logic

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 14:17

I'm not really interested in the lens as it's too much cash for me, but the shots you guys have posted are superb - congrats all!

jacobsen1

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 14:18

Here's one of my car :)
Nice 06, you on nasioc?

Poe

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 15:44

WOWOWOWOWOWOW!

Now I'm debating if I should go after the 17-40 instead of the 16-35.

SurfKahakai

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 15:51

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/surfkahakai/Quoteman.jpg

SurfKahakai

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 15:54

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/surfkahakai/tank.jpg

Alan B

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 15:57

Its good with the darker shots aswell.

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=y9j97y&outx=600&noresize=1&nostamp=1

roanjohn

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 16:27

My most used lens :D

http://www.pbase.com/roanjohn/image/49575742.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/roanjohn/image/44389015.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/roanjohn/image/53164817.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/roanjohn/image/44388829.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/roanjohn/image/35401550.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/roanjohn/image/35433973.jpg

And for reasons like these :D

Ro1

Leorooster

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 16:45

A few from me:

Leorooster

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 16:46

Two more:

StrykerSTI

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 20:37

Nice 06, you on nasioc?

Thanks! Yes, I'm Stryker in Nasioc.
And we have a site in Puerto Rico too.
www.sccpr.org

SeanH

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 21:04

http://k41.pbase.com/g3/49/377449/2/52860706.UtahWebOG2P1140.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/v3/49/377449/1/51671777.OsidewebOG2P0619web.jpg

Maybe not the best, but a couple I had hosted already LOL

RbrtPtikLeoSeny

27th of January 2006 (Fri), 21:22

Congrats on the new lens! It was one of my first and almost never left the cam, until the 35L took it's place a month ago. Your gonna love it!:D

Love petting zoo's, so many cute kids.
http://storyclip.smugmug.com/photos/53791335-L.jpg

A field next to my home;
http://storyclip.smugmug.com/photos/35811968-L.jpg

A walk through the woods;
http://storyclip.smugmug.com/photos/43756995-L.jpg

Jetmech1

28th of January 2006 (Sat), 10:40

These are some great shots. Makes me want to grab mine and go out shooting. Maybe I'll take the kids out later and snap a few shots.

bolantej

2nd of February 2006 (Thu), 19:57

I am really leaning towards the 17-40 f4L, with the 10-22 in close second. Please show me some of your 17-40 work. I think I need an L zoom set.

Gary W. Graley

2nd of February 2006 (Thu), 20:58

a couple for you, it's one of my favourite lenses on the 20D

My middle daughter and her boyfriend, bounce flash in quite a dark room at night

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/GaryWGraley/EOS%2020D/17-40L/chel_bran42.jpg

Fellow from work during a break at an off site meeting;

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

The alps around 9am flying towards Nice France

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

I'd say go for it but then, I'm biased ;)
G2

R Hardman

2nd of February 2006 (Thu), 21:32

Two shots from the 17-40 merged. Can't really tell the image quality since there is a 100K limit but what you can see is the amount of distortion from this lens when it is wide open at 17mm. ;)

54264

SuzyView

2nd of February 2006 (Thu), 21:36

Okay. I'll take two. :)

Tsmith

2nd of February 2006 (Thu), 22:15

Here's a thread from last week asking the same thing: Click here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=132544&highlight=17-40) ... mines a keeper for many years to come but too I'll probably be adding the 10-22 EF-S also.

mrclark321

2nd of February 2006 (Thu), 22:16

Heres one when I had the 17-40L. Great lens!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/mrclark321/IMG_0564lcopy.jpg

bolantej

3rd of February 2006 (Fri), 11:12

Thanks everyone! Tax return looked pretty promising last night at 1am (or this mornng). will have to recheck and make sure before I start spending it. ;)

Togra4

3rd of February 2006 (Fri), 11:16

wow i want one too....how much do they go for, my irs direct deposit hit my bank this morning whoooo hooooo

Togra4

3rd of February 2006 (Fri), 11:20

curious, ebay seller flashpointcameras has 30 of them for $679.00.....has a good feedback record....hmmm....

mrclark321

3rd of February 2006 (Fri), 11:33

$629 at B&H

curious, ebay seller flashpointcameras has 30 of them for $679.00.....has a good feedback record....hmmm....

Togra4

3rd of February 2006 (Fri), 12:05

Why, Thank you Mr. Clark!

Exit

3rd of February 2006 (Fri), 12:24

http://www.pbase.com/cameras/canon/ef_1740_4l

neil_r

3rd of February 2006 (Fri), 12:40

bolantej

3rd of February 2006 (Fri), 12:52

Thanks everybody.

Tsmith

3rd of February 2006 (Fri), 13:20

$629 at B&H

I'm coming up with $679.95 US @ B&H and too I highly recommend Norman Camera. They'll generally price match any of the reputable companies you find cheaper + 30 day return policy if you inquire about it.

and great shots neil_r

WRC

3rd of February 2006 (Fri), 13:26

Bloody hell Neil. Beautiful shots!

mrclark321

3rd of February 2006 (Fri), 13:27

When you bring up B&H in the "search" window in the top left type in "psjan"
This info was origanally posted by chancellor

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=417115&is=USA&addedTroughType=search

I'm coming up with $679.95 US @ B&H and too I highly recommend Norman Camera. They'll generally price match any of the reputable companies you find cheaper + 30 day return policy if you inquire about it.

Tsmith

3rd of February 2006 (Fri), 13:48

When you bring up B&H in the "search" window in the top left type in "psjan"
This info was origanally posted by chancellor

Go figure the secret marketing ... :confused: ... thanks

Lord_Malone

3rd of February 2006 (Fri), 14:55

WOWOWOWOWOWOW!

Now I'm debating if I should go after the 17-40 instead of the 16-35.

If I wasn't hell bent on getting that extra stop, I would've never traded in my 17-40 for the 16-35. The 17-40 is excellent!

Poe

3rd of February 2006 (Fri), 15:30

If I wasn't hell bent on getting that extra stop, I would've never traded in my 17-40 for the 16-35. The 17-40 is excellent!

Yeah. I'm trying to decided if it would be worth spending twice the money for twice the light.

Kadath

4th of February 2006 (Sat), 02:15

http://static.flickr.com/34/92995292_bdebe430c3_b.jpg

Still learning the ins and outs of this lens, thats for sure. It humbles me to have glass this good.

Sam

shniks

4th of February 2006 (Sat), 05:21

Wow is all I can say, amazing photos!

Jopox

4th of February 2006 (Sat), 08:50

I got my 17-40mm last December in time for New Year's Eve. Here's a fireworks shot....

clicky

4th of February 2006 (Sat), 14:56

http://mittbilde.no/foto1112.jpg

http://mittbilde.no/foto1018.jpg

http://mittbilde.no/foto1126.jpg

Poe

4th of February 2006 (Sat), 17:19

one could come up with some interesting captions for the rooster photo.

queenbee288

4th of February 2006 (Sat), 17:47

Love that rooster shot. These are all very impressive.

mrclark321

4th of February 2006 (Sat), 19:48

Boy do I miss my 17-40L......anyone want to trade for a 24-70L

R Hardman

5th of February 2006 (Sun), 01:01

Adorama is where I got mine and it was a refurb.

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens with case 1319 and lens hood EW-83E - Refurbished By Canon USA Our Price: $599.95

Croasdail

5th of February 2006 (Sun), 02:07

It's not a bad sports lens too.... I shown this one before... but I have some better ones from tonight that haven't been uploaded yet so this will have to suffice.

http://www.buzzershot.com/images/NCCU_above_the_rim_Small.jpg

Meaty0

5th of February 2006 (Sun), 02:47

A six shot panorama with my lovely 17-40 which I won't be parting with any time soon.
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/5476/brisbanewide39ll.jpg

Jetmech1

5th of February 2006 (Sun), 08:59

MeatyO that ia a terrific picture. I would be proud to have that on my wall.

racingzone

5th of February 2006 (Sun), 12:02

http://www.pbase.com/racingzone/image/55695011.jpg

Togra4

5th of February 2006 (Sun), 14:02

there you go, seems to me there is no excuse what so ever not to have this lens in your collection....another one to put on the wish list....lol.....im just gonna settle for my 50mm f1.8 and my 70-200mm f4L when they come in for now...

For everyone who posted photos, all i can really say is WOW....and that i hope i can post "WOW"s too. very soon.

Meaty0

5th of February 2006 (Sun), 22:15

MeatyO that ia a terrific picture. I would be proud to have that on my wall.

Thanks for that. I like it too and it will be hanging on my wall as soon as I take the disc to the lab.:D

Leorooster

6th of February 2006 (Mon), 12:09

Wow..........lots of great pics here!

Kadath

7th of February 2006 (Tue), 00:33

Breathtaking MeatyO!

WRC

7th of February 2006 (Tue), 01:30

That taken from near the cliffs on the southern side of the river MeatyO? I used to rollerblade to there from Toowong in the evenings when I was seconded there for a 3 month stint. Beautiful spot. Nice shot :)

chris clements

10th of February 2006 (Fri), 13:20

A threesome from yesterday's test drive, to show what the wide end on a 5D does to a Civic.
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f201/ChrisClements/civic17mm.jpg

gacon1

11th of April 2006 (Tue), 07:49

Amazing photos !

chrishunt

11th of April 2006 (Tue), 14:16

It works in the snow! :)

http://www.strangepuzzle.com/gallery/photos/large/IMG_4176.jpg

http://www.strangepuzzle.com/gallery/photos/large/IMG_4190.jpg

CorruptedPhotographer

11th of April 2006 (Tue), 16:00

My favorite walk around lens

President's Cup: F2000 Boat Race

http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/8518/hw9b0952resize2ma.jpg

skade

14th of April 2006 (Fri), 19:51

These shots are all awesome... Im sold! I want one too!

danster

19th of April 2006 (Wed), 00:09

Hi guys, would this make a good walkabout lens?

sccdominant

19th of April 2006 (Wed), 00:48

i think i now know what lens is on my list for next to buy

Nicky D

19th of April 2006 (Wed), 01:24

You guys are killing me here. These are great shots, now I want this lense!!! Must resist urge to add to cart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jetmech1

19th of April 2006 (Wed), 09:41

Hi guys, would this make a good walkabout lens?

The 17-40 is a great walk-about lens. I love it. Here's a shot from Easter.

danster

22nd of April 2006 (Sat), 08:54

Thanks for the advice Jetmech1, and nice pic. Very cute little girl!

mikeisbeast

22nd of April 2006 (Sat), 14:56

heres some shots that i got, just got it a few weeks ago and havnt used it all that much yet... ho;efully when my school work stops i willput it too good use.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y93/mikeisbeast/IMG_01891.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y93/mikeisbeast/IMG_177211.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y93/mikeisbeast/IMG_0195.jpg

JBF

23rd of April 2006 (Sun), 20:10

http://www.neil-rice.com/gallery/photo/large/Newcastle_Jan06_N6H7115.jpg

http://www.neil-rice.com/gallery/photo/large/yos_2004_N6H2156.jpg

http://www.neil-rice.com/gallery/photo/large/india_dec_05_N6H6718.jpg

Absolutely awesome pics..........I will be getting the 17-40 just from the first two pictures here.

SuzyView

7th of June 2006 (Wed), 14:12

84978

I took this right after getting this lens and I think I bought this lens because of this thread. :lol:

lmelendez

7th of June 2006 (Wed), 14:20

Two from me:

http://www.bluejaygallery.com/snapshots/IMG_4392-med.jpg
http://www.bluejaygallery.com/snapshots/IMG_4399-med.jpg

Leo.

Ocean Blue

7th of June 2006 (Wed), 18:19

84978

I took this right after getting this lens and I think I bought this lens because of this thread. :lol:

Suzy, do you find yourself more often with the 17-40 on your camera or the 24-70? Which did you get first?

CyberDyneSystems

7th of June 2006 (Wed), 18:34

Hmm.. I seem to have forgotten to contribute here..

A few with a different twist. 17-40mm f/4 (of course) on a D60 with IR conversion.

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=yczxwn&outx=600&noresize=1

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=yczxwr&outx=600&noresize=1

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=ya5c12&outx=600&noresize=1

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=y4yrbb&outx=600&noresize=1

chrishunt

7th of June 2006 (Wed), 20:58

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=y4yrbb&outx=600&noresize=1
Holy cow, that is such a beautiful scene. Nice work.

SuzyView

7th of June 2006 (Wed), 21:18

That lens is quite wonderful. CDS, you really are talented. Those shots are amazing and I want copies. I'll pay $10 for the 2nd and 4th ones. :)

Dorman

7th of June 2006 (Wed), 21:23

There's some absolutely stellar shots through this entire thread, and on the most recent page.

Here's a couple of mine:

Dorman

7th of June 2006 (Wed), 21:26

And two more...

Dorman

7th of June 2006 (Wed), 21:27

And two more for good measure, last two I promise! ;)

Jetmech1

8th of June 2006 (Thu), 08:27

Dorman - those are great shots. CDS - Great shots also. The 17-40 is a great lens. I really like mine, I just got to find some time to use my equipment. I've been to busy to enjoy photography latley.

lmelendez

8th of June 2006 (Thu), 09:59

There's some absolutely stellar shots through this entire thread, and on the most recent page.

Here's a couple of mine:

Dorman,
Those are great shots. I wish I had your 'eye' for composition :)

Leo.

calicokat

8th of June 2006 (Thu), 10:17

Wonderful gallery of shots here, well done

Dorman

8th of June 2006 (Thu), 18:01

Thanks Jetmech1 and Imelendez, I owe it all to the lens. ;)

chmod

12th of June 2006 (Mon), 16:37

Fiji - http://www.idyll.com/gallery2/v/travels/pacific/fiji/

Mt Lassen, CA - http://www.idyll.com/gallery2/v/travels/ca/lassen/

Lake tahoe, CA - http://www.idyll.com/gallery2/v/travels/ca/tahoe/

These were all taken using the 17-40 and my now retired EOS 300D.

regards,

patrick

SuzyView

12th of June 2006 (Mon), 16:43

Nice shots, Patrick! Love your gallery. I'm going to have to get shooting. Your adventures are wonderful.

chmod

12th of June 2006 (Mon), 16:47

Thank you Suzy. We've got an interesting European visit this fall, through Italy, Austra and Czech Republic via train.

We can't wait.

patrick

cjm

12th of June 2006 (Mon), 17:03

I just bought this lens about 4 mins ago! Its going to be a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG few days waiting for it through the post.

michael_

19th of June 2006 (Mon), 07:54

so glad i ave ordered this lens woohoo cant wait.

peatoire

19th of June 2006 (Mon), 14:06

Shot at iso 400. My most used lens for sure.

cjm

19th of June 2006 (Mon), 17:41

I just got this lens on Thursday and today the sun was finally out! Its been raing for the last 2 weeks. All I have to say is WOW, is this ever an awesome sharp lens. Although I don't get the size of the hood the sharpness is unbelievable! I can't wait to fully use this baby.

I think this lens will have me selling my Tokina 12-24mm and Canon 28-135 IS in no time flat as I can't see myself ever using them again. WOW oh WOW and looking at these images of what it can do? WOWzers.

Check these two photos out.
Photo 1: First Test shot on fake flowers. As you can see its really sharp. Taken at 17mm with ex flash.
Photo 2: My trademark barn. Super sharp, great color. Very nice image.

Dorman

19th of June 2006 (Mon), 17:58

This is definitely one of my favorite threads, convinced me to buy my 17-40L

Congrats CJM, looks like you have a keeper, that barn is one hell of a subject too!

chmod

19th of June 2006 (Mon), 19:51

Congratulations. You have now experienced what I have - this is a superb lens and has the best edge-to-edge sharpness of any of my others.

regards,

patrick

SuzyView

19th of June 2006 (Mon), 19:57

If you think the hood for the 17-40 is big, don't even consider the 24-70L. It's huge!

Lightstream

19th of June 2006 (Mon), 20:13

The 17's hood is wide, but not really deep. However the width does cause some issues - even the issued lens case that came with the 17 won't accomodate it with the hood on, or maybe I'm just not trying hard enough ;)

And the hood's hard to fit into my bag.. maybe I have to carry it hood-up and let it stick out over the top of the dividers. On the flipside, that'll mean the hood is already in the right position and ready to use immediately.

Crop camera users might be able to replace the standard 17-40 hood with something else that provides better shading..

tiefelj

19th of June 2006 (Mon), 22:46

One more

Jake

erdavis

19th of June 2006 (Mon), 22:52

Start shooting with the new lens However you can see pics taken wih the 17-40 on my web site. http://www.clearpix.net

erdavis

19th of June 2006 (Mon), 22:54

Yea, just wait till you get the 24-70 or the 70-200 on your camera.

Mint_Sauce

21st of June 2006 (Wed), 09:28

Some amazing pictures!!! Just wanted to say that really - some awesome inspiring talent in this thread. Almost making me swap the 24-70 for it.

cjm

25th of June 2006 (Sun), 22:33

Look at this blur at 40mm of a Porcelin Angel in Direct sunlight! Amazing! I've only had this thing for like a week and already I am in love with it!

JMW-Photo

18th of July 2006 (Tue), 00:08

MAN you all got some great shots...I however, am not feeling the love for my 17-40 yet. I am considering selling it for the EF-S 17-55 f/2.8. Are there some stops to avoid with this lens?? Is it touchy when it comes to focusing?? hmmmm

Lightstream

18th of July 2006 (Tue), 05:28

The 17-40's relatively short minimum focus distance allows one quite a lot of nice bokeh too, surprisingly. That plus its ability to pack a whole lot in the frame lets one get closer too, without cutting off too much othe subject.

As far as I know, the 17-40 can be shot wide open and still deliver consistent results across all apertures. I usually shoot mine at f/8 in bright sunlight outdoors anyway, but I have no qualms about using it at f/4. But if you can use the 17-55.. go for it. That's one magnificent lens with IS and huge aperture and everything I ever wanted. ;)

CorruptedPhotographer

18th of July 2006 (Tue), 07:30

ive used mine at f/4 a bunch of times (night time indoors) and its sharp!

JMW-Photo

18th of July 2006 (Tue), 11:52

I am fairly new to the D-SLR world, and just joined here. I have been on dcresource forums for a while. Just curious, is there much banter in here about the 17-40 having some "bad" copy issues??

CorruptedPhotographer

18th of July 2006 (Tue), 13:25

JMW, ive had the 17 - 40 L for a while,read a bunch of reviews, saw a bunch of shots, answered many queries regarding it's performance. Never heard anything bad about it.

curiousgeorge

18th of July 2006 (Tue), 19:05

I definitely bought a bad copy, I'll post some examples once I figure out how to post larger images.

Member52428

18th of July 2006 (Tue), 21:35

Lotsa great examples of the really nice bokeh of this lens, but here is one of my favorites, I think it show a bit of sharpness...

http://www.sasong.com/Rons/Misc/StRaphael.jpg

f5.6, 8.0 sec exposure, ISO 100

theague

19th of July 2006 (Wed), 19:30

As if I didn't want this lens before now I REALLY want it.

I'm afraid to make this my first lens.. Once I go L i'll never want to do anything less.

Lightstream

19th of July 2006 (Wed), 20:04

As if I didn't want this lens before now I REALLY want it.

I'm afraid to make this my first lens.. Once I go L i'll never want to do anything less.

Therein lies the problem...... ;)

I bought the 24-105 f/4L and this, and now I'm in trouble because other lenses don't deliver the mysterious L-factor (sharpness, punch, color straight out of the camera) that these two do. I could never put my finger on it and I never believed it but there really is something special that makes it hard for me to stop looking...

Big WIll

20th of July 2006 (Thu), 13:26

Want this lens for holiday in Aruba!!!! Come on parents let me!

theague

20th of July 2006 (Thu), 15:29

haha parents.. for me it's.. Come on WIFE let me.

grahamhopkins

1st of August 2006 (Tue), 04:03

http://www.ausgallery.com

Just got one and would love to see what it can do! :o

byso

1st of August 2006 (Tue), 22:27

What a great thread, I was wondering if I should get this lens.

I'm sold :)

Tsmith

1st of August 2006 (Tue), 22:56

What a great thread, I was wondering if I should get this lens.

I'm sold :)

Good choice as you can see I love mine.

Canon EOS 30D Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
1/60s f/10.0 at 17.0mm iso100

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/63973320/original.jpg

racingzone

2nd of August 2006 (Wed), 11:35

Here some from our recent holiday

http://www.pbase.com/racingzone/image/63912627.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/racingzone/image/63486806.jpg

pfogle

2nd of August 2006 (Wed), 16:33

Ely cathedral last summer...

http://www.philfogle.com/images/ely-1.jpg
http://www.philfogle.com/images/ely-2.jpg
http://www.philfogle.com/images/ely-3.jpg
http://www.philfogle.com/images/ely-4.jpg

Tsmith

5th of October 2006 (Thu), 18:55

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM + Hoya Pro1 Digital Circular Polarizer
1/80s f/10.0 at 17.0mm iso100

http://www.pbase.com/smith_xt/image/67787837/original.jpg

Richard7481

9th of October 2006 (Mon), 06:53

Handheld @
40mm
1/500
f/5.6
ISO 320

http://static.flickr.com/122/295228989_1bede6c04a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rjgoodchild/295228989)

joeflux

28th of October 2006 (Sat), 00:48

Thanks to everyone who posted. I think I want to buy this lens to compliment my 35-350mm f/3.5-5.6
I can't justify buying the 16-35mm which would be perfect fit.

oceangirl

27th of November 2006 (Mon), 22:43

arthurgoh

27th of November 2006 (Mon), 22:49

arthurgoh

27th of November 2006 (Mon), 22:56

iso 100
1/60, F5.6
Handheld /w circular polarizer

http://ct.pbase.com/o4/76/529176/1/65056818.Btt9eFzc.d.jpg

oceangirl

27th of November 2006 (Mon), 23:04

Are all of the filters created pretty much equal or is there a certain brand I should look for?
iso 100
1/60, F5.6
Handheld /w circular polarizer

http://ct.pbase.com/o4/76/529176/1/65056818.Btt9eFzc.d.jpg

arthurgoh

27th of November 2006 (Mon), 23:45

I'm no expert but surely there will be those who can distinguish the differences in brands and prices. As a rule,you get what you pay for. Popular brands are HOYA and Tiffen. And of course Heliopan or B+W, if you are willing to splurge

oceangirl

28th of November 2006 (Tue), 00:13

Ok I was looking at adorama and there are still a lot of options even if i narrow it down to just those 4 brands. One thing I noticed is that some just say circular polarizer glass filter while others say circular polarizer multi coated glass filter. Besides having more layers I would assume, what is the difference in the outcome with photos? Which would be better outdoors?
I'm no expert but surely there will be those who can distinguish the differences in brands and prices. As a rule,you get what you pay for. Popular brands are HOYA and Tiffen. And of course Heliopan or B+W, if you are willing to splurge

Tsmith

28th of November 2006 (Tue), 01:16

The Hoya Pro series cost as much as the B+W or Heliopan. Always go with multicoated as its design purpose is to control flare.

oceangirl

28th of November 2006 (Tue), 10:45

Ok, thank you very much. There are just too many options some times. :lol:
The Hoya Pro series cost as much as the B+W or Heliopan. Always go with multicoated as its design purpose is to control flare.

J T

28th of November 2006 (Tue), 11:09

With cheapo Hoya CP filter:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/jimthias/Structures/PointBetsie-4008.jpg

Tony-S

28th of November 2006 (Tue), 12:34

Treat me like a tourist

28th of November 2006 (Tue), 18:10

i love this lens, my first and only L,,,,,, so far!
It is so so so sharp! i love it!
The colours are awesome too! i dont have many photos with this lens yet, i have had it 5 weeks but havent had chance to do much with it- shame i dont have a 5d to put this baby through its paces- will see what my trusty 20d can do!

Here are a few pics that i have taken sofar.

http://static.flickr.com/100/308984992_9acb076fd3_b.jpg
i love the reds this lens can capture
http://static.flickr.com/112/308984989_39700cfea3_b.jpg
http://static.flickr.com/118/298999556_367302dca6_b.jpg
Maximum permissible size of images is 800 pixels in either direction. Embedded images turned to links

Jon

cjm

28th of November 2006 (Tue), 19:34

I Simonius

29th of November 2006 (Wed), 06:32

Just got one and would love to see what it can do! :o

Well, attached it to your camera, remove the lens cover and start shooting.

just kidding

I'm not:lol:

Go forth and shoot!;) :D :cool: :rolleyes:

No ducks in tis one, but if you look closely you can just see a seal or three bobbing very close in. this was taken in grey ol Norfolk and there were squillions of seals both on the beach and right up close to the waters edge that day (but tose are different shots not with the 17mm ;-) )

I Simonius

29th of November 2006 (Wed), 07:07

Quick question for you all. I just bought this lens for my husband for christmas. I was told to look into a circular polarizer filter and am completely lost. What would be a good one for this lens as my husband shoots primarily flowers, portraits and landscapes.

Any help would be very appreciated.

look here (http://www.warehouseexpress.com/index.asp?PHOTO/filters/Hoyapro1d.html)

Select filter size :77 and type WB PL-CIR
------------------------------------------

not cheap but best to get either Hoya or B+W ( also available elsewhewre on that site - check the LHS navgigation for 'filters' -needs to be slimline double check that if you get the B+W but AFAIK the hoya digital 77mm one is slimline , if unsure ask the retailer. SLIMLINE is important becaue the very wide angle will show the edges of the filter otherwise

The reason I recommend the BEST CP filters (i.e. multicoated ones) is because althoug there is no guarantee this won't happen with them as well: I personally found that with e the cheap CP filters [I]if you convert to black and white (using thechannel mixer) you can get dreadful artifacts in the sky with cheap CP filters (I haven't had the chance to test it yet since getting better CP filters))

nismosr

29th of November 2006 (Wed), 09:55

amazing shots you guys have ..my question is how's the 17-40mm on indoor or low light situations ?

I Simonius

29th of November 2006 (Wed), 10:32

amazing shots you guys have ..my question is how's the 17-40mm on indoor or low light situations ?

the same as any f4 lens, i.e. you'll need flash or a tripod if the shutter speed goes below 60th, maybe 30th at a push. If you mean does if pewrform well at f4 the answer is yes but better at 5.6 but not by a lot i.e.e f4 is very good

nismosr

29th of November 2006 (Wed), 10:38

the same as any f4 lens, i.e. you'll need flash or a tripod if the shutter speed goes below 60th, maybe 30th at a push. If you mean does if pewrform well at f4 the answer is yes but better at 5.6 but not by a lot i.e.e f4 is very good

i have an xti and if im in the AV mode and set my aperture to 5.6 or any #'s will the camera set the right shutter speed or i could adjust it manually ?

I Simonius

29th of November 2006 (Wed), 10:57

i have an xti and if im in the AV mode and set my aperture to 5.6 or any #'s will the camera set the right shutter speed or i could adjust it manually ?

the camera will set the shutter speed if you are in AV or you can go into manual mode ( if there is one on the Xti -I dont know)

However indoors you will be likely to get camera shake from slow shutter speed unless you use a flash

nismosr

29th of November 2006 (Wed), 11:35

the camera will set the shutter speed if you are in AV or you can go into manual mode ( if there is one on the Xti -I dont know)

However indoors you will be likely to get camera shake from slow shutter speed unless you use a flash

Hi
yes the XTi have that option Manual mode .. so i could set both aperture and shutter speed when using the Manual Mode ? will this work on any lens. or any situations ? like low light condition.

Jon

29th of November 2006 (Wed), 11:36

That's correct

I Simonius

29th of November 2006 (Wed), 12:07

Hi
yes the XTi have that option Manual mode .. so i could set both aperture and shutter speed when using the Manual Mode ? will this work on any lens. or any situations ? like low light condition.

The situation has no bearing on your ability to set the aperture and shutter speed.

You can always set them manually BUT what you would be best doing is LOTS and lots of experimenting in as many different lighting conditions as possible to see what effect changing the aperture and shutter speed has on getting the light reading right, because unless you get it right your pic will be either over or underexcposed, and that's not good.

Start by setting your camera to manual @ 100 ISO then choose an aperture of 5.6.
Take a reading of an evenly lit subject like the wall or door and move the shutter speed up and down until it shows a correct meter reading

Once you have got that, change the aperture and watch what happens tothe meter reading, it will change and so now you will have to reset the shutter speed, try that for every aperture on your lens reading the light on the same subject

Do it indoors , do it out doors, do it in daylight, do it at night

IF you do that you will have learned a LOT about exposure very quickly

have fun, even try taking shots at each setting, !