Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM - The Brick

[mrerico]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/3159503078_2e74539b35.jpg?v=0

[Spazzmodicus]

http://www.all-event-photos.com/img/v6/p401239041-5.jpg

[Youridin]

Some Chocolate

http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/1287/choco1gc4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[ALaS]

Caramel filled?!

[Youridin]

Caramel filled?!

lol nah but those are the best

These were raspberry ones my gf had laying around

[mrerico]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1112/3173843864_465fbb4707.jpg?v=0
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1025/3173643690_cb2cdeb8cb.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3431/3181094129_3156bc56d2.jpg?v=0

[Radiohead369]

Second page already? Darn.. haha, keep posting guys!

Just 1

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3307/3183554427_8011a9b978_o.jpg

This lens is amazing:p

[PaulGallagher]

The first one was shot through my upstairs window.

[cd5_2NR]

wow...this lens can produce some sharp pics...

[runninmann]

I'd love to see the next few exposures, what with the guy on the right leading with his chin :).Second page already? Darn.. haha, keep posting guys!

Just 1

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3307/3183554427_8011a9b978_o.jpg

This lens is amazing:p

[Bukka]

24mm @f/4
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3456/3186755752_4f8a553d3d.jpg

[Spazzmodicus]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3431/3181094129_3156bc56d2.jpg?v=0

Nooooooo! DON'T DRINK THE KOOL-AID!!! NOOOO! :D

[single_track]

Two from the brick.

[bimmer02]

Hamilton Jewery-Princeton; Princeton University

[egordon99]

I know that store! I grew up right down 27 (Monmouth Junction) and used to ride my bike into town all the time....Haven't been there in years (although I'm not too far away now....)

Hamilton Jewery-Princeton; Princeton University

[airbutchie]

"The Brick" showing some "Prime" love... Hehhehehehhe...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Various%20Images/_MG_5449.jpg

- airbutchie :)

[IanC]

Just a couple :-)...
..coffee art.. (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/2972771544_b5dd6f9cbf.jpg)
..ordinary extraordinary.. (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3165/2990867137_650ac4037a.jpg)

[moedizzle]

One of my neice.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3472/3183677017_65eba9ed96.jpg

[MinhThien]

"The Brick" showing some "Prime" love... Hehhehehehhe...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Various%20Images/_MG_5449.jpg

- airbutchie :)
The 85L looks yummmmy!

[Ty H]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3332/3200271362_5f9a8f58aa_o.jpg

[Go Go]

http://gioniro.smugmug.com/photos/300588248_hgUTX-L.jpg

Shot at just under f8 on a 1DsIII

[lippstuh]

whoooa nice primes airbutchie, i envy!

[Saxi]

Well, I just picked up my 24-70L today. I am not nearly in the class of most of the photographers here, but it is my goal. Here is my first attempt with it.

I think I need a little work.

I am still torn between the 24-105 and this lens, I went for this one for the speed, but part of me regrets it as I really wanted the focal length of the 24-105 since this will be my primary lens and I was thinking "maybe" the IS would make up for the stop difference.

As the 5D Mark II is only $3,499 with the 24-105 I may switch it out and upgrade my 50D.

Going to try some more shots and see if I can come up with something good.

[midnight_rider]

My first day shooting with my new brick. Here are a couple from today. One HDR and one untouched.

[i_am_hydrogen]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3405/3205426668_089e62dd72_o.jpg

[Spazzmodicus]

You city dwellers get all the cool views...heh heh.

[-g-]

OK, so I know which lens this one was shot with. :-)

[i_am_hydrogen]

You city dwellers get all the cool views...heh heh.

I'm spoiled, yeah. But I would absolutely kill to have access to some natural beauty to photograph. I need to take another trip out west one of these days.

[NAisBEST]

Forgot about this thread!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3471/3204644058_20868959a3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vincentcento/3204644058/)

[bartm79]

From today,



http://www.bartmika.com/fotografie/_MG_3787.jpg

[crm]

http://crm.wongbooger.com/11709/images/IMG_1208.jpg

[egordon99]

Woof! Cute doggie :-)

[mrerico]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3319/3211517277_f0dee5ed8e.jpg?v=0

[billy_boy]

Here is my first test of my 5D mkII with the brick:
I like my new toy already :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3256/3212550590_6323cb4ca6_b.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/noviceromano/3212550590/)

[PaulGallagher]

Heres one from today

[Stealthy Ninja]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3319/3211517277_f0dee5ed8e.jpg?v=0

Heh heh, you took up my idea. Cheaper isn't it? ;)

[FociBC]

Might be picking up this lens tomorrow if I can sell it.

[Stealthy Ninja]

Might be picking up this lens tomorrow if I can sell it.

??? You're going to sell it straight away?

Typo right?! ;)

[mrerico]

Heh heh, you took up my idea. Cheaper isn't it? ;)

Yes thank you for the advice :)

I cited your flickr name in the description :)

[xMClass]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3350/3216992662_2fb0f8983a.jpg

[FociBC]

took a few shots today right after buying it.. I can't wait to play with it some more.

http://members.shaw.ca/focibc/images/40D/24-70mm%20shots/IMG_2733%20%5B1024x768%5D.jpg

[Stealthy Ninja]

Yes thank you for the advice :)

I cited your flickr name in the description :)

Thanks man... nice photo too. You nailed the lighting. :)

[FociBC]

??? You're going to sell it straight away?

Typo right?! ;)

huge typo.. Sold my 17-85 to pick this one up

[ieatstars]

:D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3415/3216869959_6a01fe2302_o.jpg

[Tareq]

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/9938/ds37441xz5.jpg

http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/7179/ds37464ty0.jpg

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/2109/ds37477kn0.jpg

[Saxi]

50D iso 100, f/10, 1/125, studio lighting

http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/3860/mg7972qv6.jpg

[i_am_hydrogen]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3422/3216288235_1f7c140ec6_o.jpg

[DrunkenGarbageCan]

^ Your Chicago shots are awesome!!

Nice to see the city from this angle vs the usual Sears Tower or floating on the lake scenes

[Saxi]

^ Your Chicago shots are awesome!!

Nice to see the city from this angle vs the usual Sears Tower or floating on the lake scenes

I agree, this picture is amazing.

[Double Negative]

Yeah really - that shot is from a zoom no less. Gotta love The Brick. Well done, Kevin.

[mrerico]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3498/3219253257_3b972b8d7b.jpg?v=0

[churner]

just got mine 2 days back. coupled with my 5D Mk I:
http://fc44.deviantart.com/fs40/f/2009/023/e/c/I_mean_business_by_churner.jpg
little Isabel :D

[i_am_hydrogen]

Thanks for the comments, guys. Glad you like the shot.

[dfek]

hydrogen, those city shots are great. nice work!

[xMClass]

No sharpening added to these shots. Straight out of camera with some levels adjustment/re-sized for web. Gotta love the brick.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3318/3221586887_fa5a399538.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3475/3222440478_6085736230.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3322/3222440880_19e15c0083.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3495/3222440614_b94e096c3c.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3305/3221587267_8170bb7652.jpg

[Kristy]

My most recent.... from yesterday. Window light and a cute face. ;)

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/460484367_vNL2q-L.jpg

[Bukka]

My nephew, Isaiah.
40D
70mm @ 3.2
Flash bounced off roof.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3448/3222654740_5c478da9a7.jpg

[xMClass]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3303/3223092393_443a646cec.jpg

[MinhThien]

My most recent.... from yesterday. Window light and a cute face. ;)

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/460484367_vNL2q-L.jpg
This is a very lovely shot!

[Saxi]

My most recent.... from yesterday. Window light and a cute face. ;)

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/460484367_vNL2q-L.jpg

How much post production (especially sharpening) did you do, can you post an unaltered image? I am currently going through buyers remorse on the 24-70L (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=632751) as I don't feel I am getting images any where near what you guys are getting and was expecting a lot more out of the lens before PP.

Awesome picture on another note. I want to elevate my skills quickly so as my son grows I will be good enough to make the most of the moments.

[Space]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3405/3205426668_089e62dd72_o.jpg

Excellent shot. This is a keeper.

[Saxi]

Excellent shot. This is a keeper.

Don't jump!

[Bukka]

How much post production (especially sharpening) did you do, can you post an unaltered image? I am currently going through buyers remorse on the 24-70L (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=632751) as I don't feel I am getting images any where near what you guys are getting and was expecting a lot more out of the lens before PP.

Awesome picture on another note. I want to elevate my skills quickly so as my son grows I will be good enough to make the most of the moments.
I had someone ask me this on another site, so I'll put some input.

Sharpening is never usually much. About 25 in Lightroom (default sharpening)

Exif info
24-70 @ 24mm @ f/4
ISO 1250
shutter 1/320sec

Examples:
Post Production shot:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3336/3189414755_bf1ebdf603.jpg

Web sharpened original:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a9/scarface1980/bethweb.jpg

now some 100 crops from the full size unaltered image.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a9/scarface1980/beth1002.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a9/scarface1980/beth100.jpg

and 100 crops from the post production image.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a9/scarface1980/bethp100.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a9/scarface1980/bethp1002.jpg


I don't know where I can host the fullsize image since it's 4.5mb in size...but I hope this will help a little.

[synth19]

http://www.chicagoz.com/random/joker.jpg

[echo]

My most recent.... from yesterday. Window light and a cute face. ;)

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/460484367_vNL2q-L.jpg

I'm intrigued about the PP you're using to get the eyes to look like that? I've noticed that processing in several images that you've posted before and was wondering how you got it?

[ieatstars]

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk294/czechcanary/IMG_3358.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk294/czechcanary/IMG_3029.jpg

http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk294/czechcanary/IMG_3078.jpg

[Kristy]

This is a very lovely shot!
THanks Minh.. :)

How much post production (especially sharpening) did you do, can you post an unaltered image? I am currently going through buyers remorse on the 24-70L (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=632751) as I don't feel I am getting images any where near what you guys are getting and was expecting a lot more out of the lens before PP.

Awesome picture on another note. I want to elevate my skills quickly so as my son grows I will be good enough to make the most of the moments.
Hi.. I did very little PP on this image. If you are having problems with focus.. I'd suggest try using the micro adjustment feature to get your lens in sync. I've had a world of trouble with lenses being off.. but now with this adjustment capability.. I'm simply blown away. :)

Here is the SOOC version of the image.... shot raw, converted to jpeg...no sharpening at all.
http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/460374449_dT8Xd-XL.jpg

Just a teensy bit of pp on this lovely gal.. :)

I'm intrigued about the PP you're using to get the eyes to look like that? I've noticed that processing in several images that you've posted before and was wondering how you got it?

Not too much of a process really. I'm stickler for tack sharp eyes out of camera, but afterwards, I cut them to their own layer and defog, dodge the highlights, and burn the edges of the iris, and the lashes... Sometimes I duplicate that layer and apply a high-pass filter and reduce opacity to taste. About a one minute fix. ;)

Hope that helps a bit. :)

[dfek]

I'm still trying to decide between the 24-70 and the 24-105. There are great photos in both threads so IQ seems to at least similar. I think I'm leaning toward the 24-70 due to the f2.8 as the extra stops are always nice if you can afford them!

-Dave

[FociBC]

Get the 24-70 and you'll be tickled pink. I used it last night in the club and enjoyed it a lot. I would just love a nice sunny day for me to spend outside so I can take some more daytime photos.

[Bass]

Heres a big picture shoot wide open.. this lens owns! =)
http://www.bazzflyfishing.com/1Dmk3/1Dmk3sharpness3.jpg

Another one from today
http://www.bazzflyfishing.com/1Dmk3/Bassel_Mink2.jpg

[jordinho]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3418/3232380062_49931a390e_b.jpg

[Thujone]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y242/1Thsalvermo/POTN/32c4ceda.jpg

[FociBC]

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_KaP53tfV8Fg/SYEcwZxMs0I/AAAAAAAAAgk/TcwvkDCOj5A/s512/IMG_3058%20%5B1024x768%5D.jpg

[infinite012]

Absolutely in love with the 24-70L and 5D combo that I picked up over the weekend!

http://www.dirtysamurai.com/wp_gallery/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/5d_img_9676.jpg (http://dirtysamurai.com/wp_gallery)

http://www.dirtysamurai.com/wp_gallery/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/5d_img_9694.jpg (http://dirtysamurai.com/wp_gallery)

http://www.dirtysamurai.com/wp_gallery/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/img_9710.jpg (http://dirtysamurai.com/wp_gallery)

[mrerico]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3447/3236290494_23f8aa7515.jpg?v=0

[FociBC]

not to sound harsh, but I am usually blunt in person. Do you have any other shots other than of yourself with that lens mrerico? That is not to say that they are bad... just the same thing over and over and over again:D

[mrerico]

Yeah :)


But I am doing a 365 strobist project so why not :P

[FociBC]

Oh I know your doing a project I breifly skimmed over your blog. Just thought you could share some epic strobist work then :) Or perhaps something to really showcase the lens perhaps

[mrerico]

Alright the next few shots will something different :P

[FociBC]

SWEET!! I look forward to it then. Btw I enjoy strobist work a lot

[mrerico]

Cool do you do any?

Most all my strobist work is done in self portraits anyways

[FociBC]

just starting to re-learn the craft after a few years of being away from it. I can't wait to get some more strobes and other bits and pieces. I have so many ideas!!

[-g-]

But I am doing a 365 strobist project so why not :P

Then they should go in the lighting forum. It's really not showcasing the lens and I believe that's the reason for this thread.

[Markitos]

http://beltie.smugmug.com/photos/463946797_GaasR-L.jpg

Not a great one, but a good example of a relatively unmanipulated photo, hence why I"m posting it--I usually do more PP.

[Kristy]

Get the 24-70 and you'll be tickled pink. I used it last night in the club and enjoyed it a lot. I would just love a nice sunny day for me to spend outside so I can take some more daytime photos.

Obviously my vote is for the 24-70. I was in the same boat trying to decide... and I found the 24-70 to have the upper edge when it came to contrast and color... Plus the f/2.8..... It isn't worth sacrificing for the extra reach.. Just add a 70-200 to your wish list and all of your ranges will be covered... Or if you need 100mm, get a 100mm macro and use it double duty for portrait/macro work...

[FociBC]

Obviously my vote is for the 24-70. I was in the same boat trying to decide... and I found the 24-70 to have the upper edge when it came to contrast and color... Plus the f/2.8..... It isn't worth sacrificing for the extra reach.. Just add a 70-200 to your wish list and all of your ranges will be covered... Or if you need 100mm, get a 100mm macro and use it double duty for portrait/macro work...


70-200mm f/2.8 will be on order and possibly the 85 1.2:D

[Fabian231]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3405/3205426668_089e62dd72_o.jpg

If you dont mind me asking where was this photo taken at?

[Radiohead369]

One.

The IQ and sharpness of the lens never cease to amaze me.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3443/3237397731_bec380ec48_o.jpg

[Harleypugs]

Just got mine from Matt...so I had to play with it last night....Thanks Matt....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3264/3239309544_e7202d7212.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3366/3239308914_51e5d1456e.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/3238469201_1a99bebab3.jpg

[thatkatmat]

Looking good Jon, glad it arrived ok, that first shot is phenomenal8)

[CkWong]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/3238647612_03dc44028d.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3479/3239466214_23e23dfaf6.jpg?v=0

[i_am_hydrogen]

(3 exposures in Photomatix)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3533/3240497736_84cd5103ef_o.jpg

[Saxi]

(3 exposures in Photomatix)


Umm... Wow!

[xMClass]

WOW is right, great job Hydrogen.

[single_track]

(3 exposures in Photomatix)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3533/3240497736_84cd5103ef_o.jpg

This is great. Are you in an aircraft or tall building to get this?

[i_am_hydrogen]

Thanks a lot, guys. This one is from my office building, the Aon Center. My firm is moving in two months, so I have to hit these views hard before we leave.

[PhotoMatte]

I have way too many shots with the 24-70 to just post one image. Visit this site for more:
http://picasaweb.google.com/PhotoMatte/Weddings?feat=email#slideshow

[FociBC]

I have way too many shots with the 24-70 to just post one image. Visit this site for more:
http://picasaweb.google.com/PhotoMatte/Weddings?feat=email#slideshow

and this is why it's referred to as the wedding photographers lens. I really like your work. What body were you using?

[single_track]

^ I too like your work. Nice lens but much more important, nice eye.

[4walls]

Just got my first L... the 24-70. Love it so far, but haven't had a chance for many shots yet.

[xMClass]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3510/3243334962_d3829c5919.jpg

[single_track]

I love this lens. It has not only become my favorite on the FF, but also the go-to lens when I am limited to a single lens.

CC welcome and encouraged as always.

[Spazzmodicus]

http://www.all-event-photos.com/img/v2/p55216924-5.jpg

http://www.all-event-photos.com/img/v6/p497875047-4.jpg

http://www.all-event-photos.com/img/v5/p57385904-5.jpg

http://www.all-event-photos.com/img/v4/p485132781-4.jpg

[Spazzmodicus]

I have way too many shots with the 24-70 to just post one image. Visit this site for more:
http://picasaweb.google.com/PhotoMatte/Weddings?feat=email#slideshow

Then why post anything at all? That's why some of us hang around here, so we don't have to surf a dozen different websites.

[4walls]

Just a quick shot with the brand new lens. My daughter needed a new facebook profile picture.

[Spazzmodicus]

Just a quick shot with the brand new lens. My daughter needed a new facebook profile picture.

Nice shot, she's very pretty. Keep the online kooks away from her.....

[Markitos]

Spazzmodicus--love those train track photos!

[blam]

http://onthelam.ca/banffjan09/johnstoncan09.jpg

[Spazzmodicus]

Spazzmodicus--love those train track photos!

Thanks man...it was a two mile hike through "icy hell on earth"...but it was worth it. Think I'll definitely be printing some from this trip.

[dtngo]

http://www.all-event-photos.com/img/v2/p55216924-5.jpg


Great shot!

[Thujone]

Something a little bit different.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y242/1Thsalvermo/POTN/0b5d5ac0.jpg

[BCBryce]

http://www.all-event-photos.com/img/v2/p55216924-5.jpg


Wow, that's gorgeous!

[gospastic]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3482/3239848827_064f59394a_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3395/3239854109_c3468e31c1_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3426/3239885331_dd81707244_b.jpg

[i_am_hydrogen]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3481/3243168518_2080b8b8ff_o.jpg

[Bukka]

Never did the whole duck shot thing with a new lens...sooo here we go more than a year later lol


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a9/scarface1980/IMG_1263.jpg

[Stealthy Ninja]

Never did the whole duck shot thing with a new lens...sooo here we go more than a year later lol


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a9/scarface1980/IMG_1263.jpg

Nice man.

Did you know, most Hong Kong people think ducks can't fly?! It's because of some kids story where a duck is raised by a chicken or something. Anyway... they think ducks are so fat and can't fly.

I'm serious, my nephew (who is a Hong Konger) told me he didn't know that ducks could fly until he went to New Zealand to study. He saw some ducks flying in the sky and asked his aunty what they were. When she said "ducks" he was very shocked.

Wanted to test this. I asked his mother. She said ducks couldn't fly. When I told her they could, she thought I was joking and didn't believe me.

:lol:

[blam]

sick day...bored...lol

http://files.onthelam.ca/superpotato.jpg

http://www.onthelam.ca/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=539&g2_serialNumber=1

[airbutchie]

Taking pictures of its two big brothers...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Various%20Images/_MG_6421.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Various%20Images/_MG_6428.jpg

- airbutchie

[Jannie]

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/palousegirl/24-70_.jpg

And this one was at ISO 3200 on a 5D (sorry, I'd originally posted that they were from a MKIII, 1/40, f2.8 and I'm pretty pleased, this is the first time I've tried using the ring of fire focus points in low light and they worked out well.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/palousegirl/24-703.jpg

[4walls]

Well, no back focus issues with this lens.

[MEP]

I've had this lens since October and I'm still absolutely in love with it. It was warm enough to take some pics outside yesterday so I made my son go out with me and get some portrait shots.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/Meladori/IMG_6826edit1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/Meladori/IMG_6845editbw.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/Meladori/IMG_6919edit1.jpg

[BrantG]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/251/3264150597_7579983068_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3443/3264150329_804a3d303e_b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/189/3264974556_97aaf9d5b8_b.jpg

[4walls]

So I have been flipping through this topic page by page. Wow this is a sharp lens. No argument there.

One thing that has been striking me though is that the photos that really jump out at me are all (well 95% of them) taken with the 5D. My brother-in-law has the 5D and loves it because it is so silky smooth. Combined with a tack sharp lens and well... you have seen the results here, or at least I have.

Crap, now I gotta save up for a 5D! (My wife is gonna kill me)

[BigDaveE]

Well the reason that most are taken with a 5D is because 99% of people with a crop (XXD/XXXD) who can afford this lens will instead get the EF-S 17-55mm.

This is the only fast/2.8 Canon option for comparable focal length on a full frame.

I have one of these and it is a very nice lens. It would be perfect if it had IS (at the same cost - which I know is impossible). Hopefully will contribute to this thread when the weather breaks...



So I have been flipping through this topic page by page. Wow this is a sharp lens. No argument there.

One thing that has been striking me though is that the photos that really jump out at me are all (well 95% of them) taken with the 5D. My brother-in-law has the 5D and loves it because it is so silky smooth. Combined with a tack sharp lens and well... you have seen the results here, or at least I have.

Crap, now I gotta save up for a 5D! (My wife is gonna kill me)

[Markitos]

Did someone say sharp??

http://beltie.smugmug.com/photos/470551757_uFyPM-L.jpg

[GMCPhotographics]

I'm very happy with my copy. It's AF is spot on "out of the box", with my 40d, 5D and 5dII, which is nice. I tried 3 copies about 4 years ago and ended up buying a Sigma version instead. But a few weeks ago, I stumpted up for the Canon version and I'm very happy with it.
Optically, there's little between the Canon and Sigma. but it's AF, build, weather sealing and general feel-good factor are like night and day. The Canon is a little wider at 24mm too. It's heavier and larger as well.

[i_am_hydrogen]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/3259741094_5634296436_o.jpg

[JeremyJ]

^^^ Absolutely stunning.

[blam]

http://www.onthelam.ca/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=562&g2_serialNumber=1

http://www.onthelam.ca/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=565&g2_serialNumber=1

[C.S.I.]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3481/3243168518_2080b8b8ff_o.jpg


Masterful perspective......

[C.S.I.]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/251/3264150597_7579983068_b.jpg





nice....almost looks like you used a TSE-90

[S.Horton]

http://midnightblue.smugmug.com/photos/392632064_GmFzm-L.jpg

[madhatter04]

Terrible shots, everyone. This lens is supposed to be misfocusing and not sharp. ;)

[BrantG]

nice....almost looks like you used a TSE-90

Did happen to have that effect. However it's still 100% 24-70 goodness. This lens was never this sharp on my 40D or 1D Mark II as it is on my 5D Mark II.

[gospastic]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3488/3275384267_8a3bb3d97a_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3526/3275385875_e42e4f5cbc_b.jpg

[zoom_zoom]

Terrible shots, everyone. This lens is supposed to be misfocusing and not sharp. ;)


LOL!

[Space]

Mine is only sharp in the middle.

[aviator.4.life]

Is this worth every penny on a crop camera or more so a full frame?

[madhatter04]

^ More so on full frame. I've used it on both and can say the full frame world (with this lens) is a lot sweeter. However, if you don't need wide on a crop, you can't go wrong with it.

[xMClass]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3500/3281154638_f3d11ac514.jpg

[jacobsen1]

nice....almost looks like you used a TSE-90

Did happen to have that effect. However it's still 100% 24-70 goodness. This lens was never this sharp on my 40D or 1D Mark II as it is on my 5D Mark II.

:lol:

that's because people use the TS-Es to take pics of REAL trains but make them look small... Taking pics of a model with a normal lens is the effect they're going for with the TS-E, so had it been used in that shot it's look like a model of a model... :lol:

[BrantG]

:lol:

that's because people use the TS-Es to take pics of REAL trains but make them look small... Taking pics of a model with a normal lens is the effect they're going for with the TS-E, so had it been used in that shot it's look like a model of a model... :lol:

That might be one small train.:p

[blam]

http://files.onthelam.ca/SG/IMG_6610.jpg

[danpass]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/251/3264150597_7579983068_b.jpg






I want to see that little orange dude across the track (arms up and all that) with the yellow dude 'running' to 'save' him

:lol:

[BrantG]

haha. That would be funny. However I don't believe the place would look kindly upon me messing with their train set.

[Peter Camyre]

24-70 f2.8 looks like a super lens to have?

[FociBC]

24-70 f2.8 looks like a super lens to have?

It is a brillant Luxury lens to own.

[aviator.4.life]

From what I've read this is close to being as sharp as a prime, is this true?

[danpass]

haha. That would be funny. However I don't believe the place would look kindly upon me messing with their train set.

lol

I thought it was your diorama :D

[blam]

From what I've read this is close to being as sharp as a prime, is this true?

all my lenses are sharper than my 24-70

as is the 17-55F2.8 IS and 70-200 F4L IS