Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM - The Brick [Archive] - Page 20

Sharpstat

18th of June 2009 (Thu), 10:24

one more and of course your feedbacks are welcome
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/fluxmr2spyder/family/IMG_0269.jpg

Looking at the shot it appears his shoe is the focal point on your camera. Are you using center point focus? Curious as to why you shot at 2.8 on a sunny day? F8 or F11 maybe? Cute kid also, love the colors. I still have old shots of my son when he was that age.

egordon99

18th of June 2009 (Thu), 10:28

Focus looks off, unless you wanted to focus on the bench. You're shooting in bright harsh sunlight, better off waiting until later in the day or trying to find some open shade. Photography is all about light and the trick is finding (or perhaps controlling/generating it with strobes/reflectors/speedlights) the good light and then the "photographing" aspect of it becomes fairly easy.

one more and of course your feedbacks are welcome

Ziffle

18th of June 2009 (Thu), 11:09

Anyone a EOS 50D owner who uses this lens? Reviews? Thoughts?

how is this for an example....
all natural - no fill lighting - and basic pp

For me - i like the 'brick' - crop body combo - especialy on the 50D

Just like any piece of technical equipment - give the lens several weeks to learn.
http://ma-foto.smugmug.com/photos/548975736_RBPYg-XL-1.jpg

Rio_mang

18th of June 2009 (Thu), 13:02

how is this for an example....
all natural - no fill lighting - and basic pp

For me - i like the 'brick' - crop body combo - especialy on the 50D

Just like any piece of technical equipment - give the lens several weeks to learn.
http://ma-foto.smugmug.com/photos/548975736_RBPYg-XL-1.jpg
Great shot man.. I would consider picking this lens up.
Thanks

kandyredcoi

18th of June 2009 (Thu), 13:09

honestly i forgot to check the aperture settings on the camera, the kid was running around everywhere so i just shot it as soon as i got a chance

as far as the OOF issue, everyone has been telling me that i think my brick might be backfocusing :(

i usually do the focus recompose method by using the center point

yes i agree the sun was harsh, i just had to work with what i had

thanx all for the feedback!

egordon99

18th of June 2009 (Thu), 13:11

as far as the OOF issue, everyone has been telling me that i think my brick might be backfocusing :(

i usually do the focus recompose method by using the center point

http://visual-vacations.com/Photography/focus-recompose_sucks.htm

thatkatmat

18th of June 2009 (Thu), 13:19

Michael Wells

18th of June 2009 (Thu), 14:02

Just messing about the yard yesterday. I really need to use this lens more than I do!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3417/3636693696_5739cd39db_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3604/3635877117_57ae35cfca_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3381/3635876937_66b85640de_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3328/3635876765_0858fb919b_o.jpg

kandyredcoi

18th of June 2009 (Thu), 15:44

thanx for the link egordon 99

eviljunglenoodle

18th of June 2009 (Thu), 16:38

Hehe Kat, wow 5th copy :) Congrats though-

Fabian231

18th of June 2009 (Thu), 19:28

Sorry to do that, but checking the EXIF data it is saying "150mm"??? I didn't know that 24-70L can shoot at 150mm

Crap I forgot I used two lenses on that shoot...

My Mistake.. Here is one shot with the 24-70

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/Fabian231/blog-001.jpg

DEMO

18th of June 2009 (Thu), 19:42

OK, I'm a dork, so.....I've bought and sold this lens 4 times in 3 years. I always think I'll be fine without this excellent, standard fast zoom and using just primes....I'm always wrong.
Have my 5th....yes 5th :o copy of the Brick comming tomorrow...If you ever see an ad by me on the Buy/sell forum selling it again, please refer me back to this post...LOL
Even after owning so many....I'm still excited:D

WOW, I can't believe I'm in the same boat. I've owned this lens three times and I just sold my 135L to pick up my fourth copy.

Crossing fingers that my 4th copy is just as sharp.. :p

Ziffle

18th of June 2009 (Thu), 19:46

Fabian231....

sswwweeeeeet. it is cool to see the talent.

thanks for sharing..... showoff! LOL.

Later,
_Mark

DEMO

18th of June 2009 (Thu), 19:56

Fabian123, arn't you also on Soocool.com? The name sounds familiar and I think I talked to you about a lens when you first signed up [might be way off]..

username = RAFA

maxblack

18th of June 2009 (Thu), 22:17

http://visual-vacations.com/Photography/focus-recompose_sucks.htm

OK, I'm a dork, so.....I've bought and sold this lens 4 times in 3 years. I always think I'll be fine without this excellent, standard fast zoom and using just primes....I'm always wrong.
Have my 5th....yes 5th :o copy of the Brick comming tomorrow...If you ever see an ad by me on the Buy/sell forum selling it again, please refer me back to this post...LOL
Even after owning so many....I'm still excited:D

WOW, I can't believe I'm in the same boat. I've owned this lens three times and I just sold my 135L to pick up my fourth copy.

Crossing fingers that my 4th copy is just as sharp.. :p

That's a great explanation egordon99 in that link.

thatkatmat & DEMO: Keep this friggin' lens already! It's special. :lol:

Fabian231

19th of June 2009 (Fri), 01:13

Fabian123, arn't you also on Soocool.com? The name sounds familiar and I think I talked to you about a lens when you first signed up [might be way off]..

username = RAFA

Yes im on Mikes forum also.

John Photography

19th of June 2009 (Fri), 03:48

can someone kindly post an image at 24mm on a FF. i'd like to visualize how wide it looks on a FF.

kandyredcoi

19th of June 2009 (Fri), 04:14

Markitos

19th of June 2009 (Fri), 05:02

can someone kindly post an image at 24mm on a FF. i'd like to visualize how wide it looks on a FF.

Your question has actually been very helpful to me--apparently I shoot the 24-70 almost exclusively on the long end. It took me a long time to find a shot at 24mm:

http://beltie.smugmug.com/photos/465017089_bPMga-O.jpg

Now you've got me thinking maybe I don't need it.... :p

Markitos

19th of June 2009 (Fri), 05:08

Ok, here's one more at 24mm:

http://beltie.smugmug.com/photos/568107770_fTWVB-O.jpg

single_track

19th of June 2009 (Fri), 06:19

can someone kindly post an image at 24mm on a FF. i'd like to visualize how wide it looks on a FF.

I find 24mm on a FF to be great for generally wide shots while walking around (without wild wide distortion). This lens has a lovely little brother in the 17-40. I picked up mine, used for $300. It is mint. I use the 17 for strong wide effects or heavy distortion shots (like my current avitar). Both focus quite close.

24mm will not grab the wide interior of a room like 17 does. Still, very useable.

DEMO

19th of June 2009 (Fri), 09:12

thatkatmat & DEMO: Keep this friggin' lens already! It's special. :lol:

Just purchased my fourth copy, I'll most likely keep this lens until it gets revamped :rolleyes:..

DozerLYP

19th of June 2009 (Fri), 10:12

I would like to see 2 pictures taken at 24mm of the same location, one with a FF body and the other with a 20D/30D/40D/50D body. To see how much wider it gets with a FF.

thatkatmat

19th of June 2009 (Fri), 10:45

Mine should be waiting for me when I get home, if an example isn't posted I'll get one up.

strobe monkey

19th of June 2009 (Fri), 10:54

Mine should be waiting for me when I get home, if an example isn't posted I'll get one up.

Looking forward to it. Thereason I chose the 24-70 instead of 17-55 is I will be upgrading to fullframe.

Tareq

19th of June 2009 (Fri), 11:07

Ah, 24-70, my best favorite zoom lens.

Rio_mang

19th of June 2009 (Fri), 12:02

Ah, 24-70, my best favorite zoom lens.
You have an amazing collection of gear. :eek:

Napalm_fire

19th of June 2009 (Fri), 13:14

Heres two more. I like how the little insect is sitting ontop of the flower in the second shot :-D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Napalm_Fire/IMG_3601.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Napalm_Fire/IMG_3594.jpg

John Photography

19th of June 2009 (Fri), 13:48

i hope i finally got somewhat sharp images out of the brick today...feedback always welcome
1.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/fluxmr2spyder/family/IMG_0699.jpg

2.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/fluxmr2spyder/family/IMG_0671.jpg

3.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/fluxmr2spyder/family/IMG_0718.jpg

4.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/fluxmr2spyder/family/IMG_0723.jpg
thank you

Your question has actually been very helpful to me--apparently I shoot the 24-70 almost exclusively on the long end. It took me a long time to find a shot at 24mm:

http://beltie.smugmug.com/photos/465017089_bPMga-O.jpg

Now you've got me thinking maybe I don't need it.... :p

Ok, here's one more at 24mm:

http://beltie.smugmug.com/photos/568107770_fTWVB-O.jpg

I find 24mm on a FF to be great for generally wide shots while walking around (without wild wide distortion). This lens has a lovely little brother in the 17-40. I picked up mine, used for $300. It is mint. I use the 17 for strong wide effects or heavy distortion shots (like my current avitar). Both focus quite close.

24mm will not grab the wide interior of a room like 17 does. Still, very useable.

thanks fellas! i am headed out and still on the fence between the 24-70 and 16-35. i'm almost convinced that the 24mm will be wide enough.

in regards to going through my images to find shots between 17-23mm.....i didn't find too many, so i think i just answered my own question.

just want to make sure there's no disadvantage mechanically going with the 24-70 vs 16-35.

Tareq

19th of June 2009 (Fri), 14:02

You have an amazing collection of gear. :eek:

Thank you very much!
Yes, i do, but still not done with lenses yet.

thatkatmat

20th of June 2009 (Sat), 11:51

I would like to see 2 pictures taken at 24mm of the same location, one with a FF body and the other with a 20D/30D/40D/50D body. To see how much wider it gets with a FF.

Quick and dirty in my living room at 24mm, first with the 5Dmk2 second shot with my 20D.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cYmfRMewE4Q/Sj0Sd_-k77I/AAAAAAAALlQ/foRIyNyPjmU/s800/Full%20frame%2024mm.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cYmfRMewE4Q/Sj0ShXvQlzI/AAAAAAAALlU/GZoc6-kymJw/s800/1.6%20crop%2024mm.JPG

DozerLYP

20th of June 2009 (Sat), 12:01

Wow, thanks.

Now I really can't wait to put my head on a 5D MkII, and I'll be getting one in 3 weeks.

thatkatmat

20th of June 2009 (Sat), 12:09

No problem, I was wondering too....It's a big difference.
You're gonna love the mk2

DozerLYP

20th of June 2009 (Sat), 12:12

yes it is, it makes this great lens usable in tight places like taking pictures of people in a crowded area, witch I can't do with my 30D.

blam

20th of June 2009 (Sat), 15:16

the 24-70 on the 5D is amazing....i wasn't overly impressed with it on my 40D, but on my 5D its a nut buster. i do find myself walking up to things a lot more though, since the 70 becomes so wide.

jcp2000

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 15:17

*sigh* i wish i had the money to trade my sigma for the L version....

Tareq

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 15:19

*sigh* i wish i had the money to trade my sigma for the L version....

I was a sigma lenses user [4 sigma lenses, sold 2] and not i have few L's. ;)

jcp2000

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 15:23

I was a sigma lenses user [4 sigma lenses, sold 2] and not i have few L's. ;)

nice i like my sigma it actually does really good but i do notice it seems to underexpose the shots when shooting in natural light. I only have 1 L but that is more then i expected to have :p.

thatkatmat

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 22:54

My wife bought me a "Brick" for Fathers Day...It's the sharpest I've owned, prime sharp wide open......
Really, really glad I got another one, forgot how great this lens is...:)

Wide open @ 68mm with my 5Dmk2:
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cYmfRMewE4Q/Sj7BNMU778I/AAAAAAAALmc/8yYqNxpJhtU/s800/IMG_3013%20f.jpg
Aprox 100% crop of above (with some PP)
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cYmfRMewE4Q/Sj7BMbE5gFI/AAAAAAAALmY/L89lZRdZak8/s800/IMG_3013%20100%25%20crop.jpg

@ f4
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cYmfRMewE4Q/Sj7BOHVi4xI/AAAAAAAALmg/gyZ6IFS_uvg/s800/IMG_3020%20f.jpg

@ f2.8
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cYmfRMewE4Q/Sj780b0HhaI/AAAAAAAALnE/ozV26P0i10M/s800/IMG_3046%20f.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_cYmfRMewE4Q/Sj7_AJ2Ch2I/AAAAAAAALn8/-Aoyo9QU_x8/s800/IMG_3073%20f.jpg

Geno DM

22nd of June 2009 (Mon), 00:21

Very nice, Matt!

mbell75

22nd of June 2009 (Mon), 03:30

Great lens, I should get one

thatkatmat

22nd of June 2009 (Mon), 11:27

Very nice, Matt!

Thanks Geno....Where you been? Haven't seen you around...:)

Geno DM

22nd of June 2009 (Mon), 11:45

Thanks Geno....Where you been? Haven't seen you around...:)

Been here but also busy with work and crap. Haven't been out shooting much other than the gdaughter and portrait stuff.

maxblack

22nd of June 2009 (Mon), 12:58

Been here but also busy with work and crap. Haven't been out shooting much other than the gdaughter and portrait stuff.

...and the lady "without" the whip. :lol:
___________

Geno DM

22nd of June 2009 (Mon), 14:13

...and the lady "without" the whip. :lol:
___________

I almost whipped the brick out on her, too. :-)

single_track

22nd of June 2009 (Mon), 21:54

a portrait by brick

kandyredcoi

22nd of June 2009 (Mon), 23:14

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/fluxmr2spyder/my%20cars/IMG_1527.jpg

thatkatmat

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 12:08

Nice ride...^^^

My 2.5 year old.....he's a "Bruiser" for sure...No fear, all boy.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cYmfRMewE4Q/Sj7BLVCfcwI/AAAAAAAALmU/K2PrU33rzgo/s800/IMG_3006%20f.jpg

Couple of shots from the Garden
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cYmfRMewE4Q/Sj7BPh_ROMI/AAAAAAAALmo/ao2kApFN224/s800/IMG_3032%20f.jpg

Maybe a touch too much SF:oops:
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cYmfRMewE4Q/Sj7BO-9AliI/AAAAAAAALmk/dwmujL8Y8Cw/s800/IMG_3030%20f%20sft.jpg

adam*

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 16:14

One from my sister's birthday.

http://www.pbase.com/adamgrayphotography/image/111567242.jpg

waynema

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 19:16

@F2.8
http://waynesfoto.smugmug.com/photos/572315291_JKL2V-L.jpg

@F4
http://waynesfoto.smugmug.com/photos/572315225_8Gx97-L.jpg

@F6.3
http://waynesfoto.smugmug.com/photos/572315170_p9Nqh-L.jpg

@F8
http://waynesfoto.smugmug.com/photos/572315000_U24wt-L.jpg

runninmann

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 19:52

A couple of mine:

Radiohead369

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 21:00

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3226/3655873692_d99ef418b5_o.jpg

maxblack

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 21:57

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3226/3655873692_d99ef418b5_o.jpg

Traveling? Cool shot and... cool shot. :)
______________

Radiohead369

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 22:24

Traveling? Where?:lol: hahaha. Thx!

DozerLYP

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 04:39

it's missing a bunch of shadows:rolleyes:

rupek

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 11:39

it's missing a bunch of shadows:rolleyes:

i was thinking that. could the OP try it with shadows? looks a bit too fake without them.

Radiohead369

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 14:18

Was too lazy to add them in:lol: Will do next time.

gongtowjai

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 18:58

70mm f2.8 1/100 ISO 1600 - untouched - its sure as heavy..I'm thinking about return it and exchange for 24-105 f4 instead b/c I will be traveling later in the year. Hmmm...:rolleyes:
http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m355/gongtowjai/IMG_0158.jpg

maxblack

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 22:46

Heavy is the price you pay for greatness.

thatkatmat

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 23:01

Seattle, 15 sec, 70mm
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cYmfRMewE4Q/SkL1T92o6oI/AAAAAAAALxA/D8ahJPRRcbQ/s800/IMG_3092.JPG

kandyredcoi

25th of June 2009 (Thu), 03:36

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/fluxmr2spyder/my%20cars/IMG_1529.jpg

Dorman

25th of June 2009 (Thu), 11:12

Man, I really miss my brick. T'was a very good copy, but I traded it away when I was working with crop for a 17-55. I'm now FF and using the Tamron 28-75, but I'm not overly impressed with it's performance. Must get a brick again pronto! Great shots as of late in here everyone!

snyderman

25th of June 2009 (Thu), 19:39

Haven't posted a 24-70 shot in awhile. This was handheld

Manual Mode; f/2.8; ISO 400; 68.0 mm; SS 1/400

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/dsnyder160/DPP_12246TIF.jpg

Really digging the creamy BG!!!

dave

runninmann

25th of June 2009 (Thu), 19:43

My daylilies never get to bloom. #*!&&!# deer!

MClassImages

27th of June 2009 (Sat), 02:05

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3334/3623518948_4856374cac.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3357/3619281902_06703f31bb.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3300/3618463895_36c853b93f.jpg

SpanishREBEL

27th of June 2009 (Sat), 16:12

40d
Manual setting
@ 50mm
1/40
f 2.8
ISO 100
430ex II with sto-fen omni bounce

straight from the camera

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb252/volkdc2/IMG_5298edited.jpg

SpanishREBEL

27th of June 2009 (Sat), 16:20

and another...

exif for this one:

40d
AE mode
@ 24mm
1/200
f 2.8
ISO 100
Exposure -1 1/3
Flash: Fill flash

PP: contrast +5, nothing else was touched.

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb252/volkdc2/IMG_5283edited.jpg

Tareq

27th of June 2009 (Sat), 16:22

Both of your nice shots taken by XSi, do they call it 40D now?

SpanishREBEL

27th of June 2009 (Sat), 16:24

sorry...my fault...i have a 40d backup now lol...i was just playing with it and completely forgot...

yes taken with my old backup camera...450d.

i apologize...i was in la la land.. :)

SpanishREBEL

27th of June 2009 (Sat), 16:28

blam

27th of June 2009 (Sat), 16:34

my new best buddy

http://www.onthelam.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/IMG_7874.jpg

http://www.onthelam.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/IMG_7876.jpg

Tareq

27th of June 2009 (Sat), 16:35

BTW i really loved this lens...very heavy, but effective.

Focusing was super fast and spot on, colors straight from the camera are awesome. Too bad i had to lug around this monster of a lens for 4 hours on my neck :)

I know, it is a flawless lens, i love it and i will never let it down from my bag or collection.

SpanishREBEL

27th of June 2009 (Sat), 16:39

I know, it is a flawless lens, i love it and i will never let it down from my bag or collection.

Unfortunately, i rented it, so i had to let it go...i felt like crying when i had to return it, but i have a feeling i will be buying it in the near future...

ill just have to wait it out

Tareq

27th of June 2009 (Sat), 16:49

Unfortunately, i rented it, so i had to let it go...i felt like crying when i had to return it, but i have a feeling i will be buying it in the near future...

ill just have to wait it out

Do a favor and buy it, i feel it is one of the "Must" to have lens for Canon DSLR shooters.

SpanishREBEL

27th of June 2009 (Sat), 16:50

ok my last one...

i have many but dont wanna clutter the thread, so here is a B & W and with a higher ISO

M mode
@ 70mm
f 2.8
1/50
ISO 800
430 EX II with stofen omni bounce

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb252/volkdc2/IMG_5250edited.jpg

harrin

28th of June 2009 (Sun), 12:50

With 12 and 25 mm extension tubes, 1D mk3.

Kryptix

28th of June 2009 (Sun), 13:26

ok my last one...

i have many but dont wanna clutter the thread, so here is a B & W and with a higher ISO

M mode
@ 70mm
f 2.8
1/50
ISO 800
430 EX II with stofen omni bounce
That looks REALLY soft. :confused:

Rio_mang

29th of June 2009 (Mon), 00:58

Good news guys my first L lens was this one.. glad to join the family.

Harpax

29th of June 2009 (Mon), 23:06

Got the lens 3 days ago.
Shot of my son with flash camera right in umbrella. He LOVES to do faces for me. :)

DEMO

29th of June 2009 (Mon), 23:13

Just got my brick :p..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3325/3674122664_7c76ac04d4.jpg

kandyredcoi

30th of June 2009 (Tue), 02:28

^congrats!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/fluxmr2spyder/family/IMG_5277.jpg

Tareq

30th of June 2009 (Tue), 02:53

Just got my brick :p..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3325/3674122664_7c76ac04d4.jpg

I can't see any RED, even that L is in black or gray, are you sure you bought original one? ;)

strobe monkey

30th of June 2009 (Tue), 12:20

I can't see any RED, even that L is in black or gray, are you sure you bought original one? ;)

:lol::lol::lol:

angryhampster

1st of July 2009 (Wed), 16:01

Oh god I'm going to pick mine up in an hour

heathie2

1st of July 2009 (Wed), 16:17

Mine is on the UPS truck as I type this ;)

MatthewK

1st of July 2009 (Wed), 16:40

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3408/3657398785_d4e7b023e3_b.jpg

CoquetteRN

1st of July 2009 (Wed), 18:04

I just picked up my new used brick today!!! Yeahhh! Unfortunately, it was raining, so I just shot a few of my dogs. Love the sharpness of this lens!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2486/3679258183_8abe33c116.jpg?v=0
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2667/3680078376_5968d73d55.jpg?v=0

angryhampster

1st of July 2009 (Wed), 20:03

It is here, and it is awesome. More news at 11.

kandyredcoi

2nd of July 2009 (Thu), 01:58

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/fluxmr2spyder/random/_MG_5414.jpg

DozerLYP

2nd of July 2009 (Thu), 12:23

now that we are on the smoking subject

http://dozerlyp.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p96503699-4.jpg

Scout_Pete

2nd of July 2009 (Thu), 14:28

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/pete2210/c43ca8ad.jpg

kandyredcoi

3rd of July 2009 (Fri), 13:07

now that we are on the smoking subject

http://dozerlyp.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p96503699-4.jpg
ok haha, u win...thats alot of butts :D

gconda

3rd of July 2009 (Fri), 21:00

one from the zoo.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2450/3685839038_0e010a374c_b.jpg

MClassImages

4th of July 2009 (Sat), 04:30

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2558/3686111123_a65547f6ec.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2610/3686915614_53280e9ea5.jpg

BrantG

4th of July 2009 (Sat), 12:05

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2610/3686915614_53280e9ea5.jpg

Is that a .50 cal? haha

BrantG

4th of July 2009 (Sat), 12:05

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2492/3687691274_4edaa6ea49_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3549/3686889603_b604b55f48_b.jpg

kidfiji

4th of July 2009 (Sat), 15:32

Nice pictures, Brant.

MClassImages

4th of July 2009 (Sat), 15:33

Yeah it is, and nice Evo.

BrantG

4th of July 2009 (Sat), 16:31

Thanks. Love that 24-70. Just golden imo.

gconda

5th of July 2009 (Sun), 00:34

yes. its golden!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2535/3688591177_4999b97f48_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2608/3688587029_882911490c_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3600/3689388650_35f46f7f04_b.jpg

BrantG

5th of July 2009 (Sun), 07:30

^^

Nice!!!! What a cute puppy in #2.

TeeBoi

5th of July 2009 (Sun), 22:39

http://photos.tylerhue.com/albums/userpics/10001/070409_-_Random_001.jpg

-tyler

Youridin

6th of July 2009 (Mon), 22:25

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/8894/img8995.jpg (http://img529.imageshack.us/i/img8995.jpg/)

Youridin

6th of July 2009 (Mon), 22:26

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/4875/img8831.jpg (http://img406.imageshack.us/i/img8831.jpg/)

DozerLYP

8th of July 2009 (Wed), 04:59

http://dozerlyp.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p80754530-5.jpg

Tareq

8th of July 2009 (Wed), 05:41

http://dozerlyp.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p80754530-5.jpg

Congratulations!
finally this lens can dance and sing with a new body ;)bw!

thatkatmat

8th of July 2009 (Wed), 10:52

My sons first "real" bike.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ux3BqxhvvGM/Skit7as86dI/AAAAAAAAFik/kR9DtGuudU4/s800/IMG_3264.JPG
Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
ISO: 800
Exposure: 1/60 sec
Aperture: 4.0
Focal Length: 32mm
Flash Used: Yes

DozerLYP

8th of July 2009 (Wed), 10:58

Congratulations!
finally this lens can dance and sing with a new body ;)bw!

it is a whole new lens now, I love it.

MClassImages

9th of July 2009 (Thu), 16:05

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2556/3703177087_5f82a91f1b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2610/3703169941_926407e357.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2546/3703169677_b7dd56d71b.jpg

BrantG

9th of July 2009 (Thu), 16:22

Nice supra. Is it yours? If so, you are lucky!!!

wildcart

9th of July 2009 (Thu), 17:38

Made in Paris last week...
OMG I'm using a BRICK again :eek:
I really need a 24mm PRIME!!!
http://gallery.me.com/wildcart/100206/Paris_132/web.jpg
http://gallery.me.com/wildcart/100206/Paris_127/web.jpg
http://gallery.me.com/wildcart/100206/Paris_038/web.jpg

MClassImages

9th of July 2009 (Thu), 21:09

Nice supra. Is it yours? If so, you are lucky!!!

Nah it's my buddies. I'm getting an E46 M3.

egordon99

10th of July 2009 (Fri), 07:23

FINALLY ordered my Brick! I'll have to find some ducks now......

thatkatmat

10th of July 2009 (Fri), 11:38

Caught this on the way home last night..
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2574/3706658284_5e5a7cf766_b.jpg

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure: 15
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 24 mm
ISO Speed: 200

BrantG

10th of July 2009 (Fri), 12:29

^^

Very nice nightscape.

DEMO

11th of July 2009 (Sat), 16:10

Finally got out to try out the lens, and I'm getting some nasty Bokeh. Will try later without the CP :(..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3469/3710264201_ecf788ea5b_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3430/3711074602_871ffd0270_b.jpg

DigitalDabbler

12th of July 2009 (Sun), 19:40

Finally got out to try out the lens, and I'm getting some nasty Bokeh. Will try later without the CP :(.. IMHO the Bokeh in the first shot works well for me. On the basis of this thread, I'll have a brick sometime in the next 3-5 days. Can't wait.

C:\>

egordon99

12th of July 2009 (Sun), 20:11

My copy has been sitting in the local UPS depot all weekend :(

UPS Ground takes one day from B&H to me, and I had to order the lens on a Friday....

Should be here tomorrow.....

jamesbong

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 02:03

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3492/3715381557_53da4883ea_b.jpg

Alejandro Sandoval

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 09:28

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3492/3715381557_53da4883ea_b.jpg

Nice Xprocess....

Alejandro Sandoval

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 09:29

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2530/3716126721_a5eff636be_o.jpg

moedizzle

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 16:39

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2512/3715688766_dd92ff4d47.jpg

gconda

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 17:22

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3492/3715381557_53da4883ea_b.jpg

LOL are laying down in a bed taking this shot ?

Elan22

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 20:34

24mm at f/10

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/347071464_pxB2p-XL-1.jpg

I'm not really much of a landscape photog but wished I could be :)

Beautiful shot!

donaldinc

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 22:52

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r283/donaldinc/IMG_7383.jpg http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r283/donaldinc/IMG_6395.jpg

Ziffle

14th of July 2009 (Tue), 00:14

a little 4th of july ......

http://www.ma-fotopremier.com/photos/584216865_DaWiD-XL.jpg

SDZ

14th of July 2009 (Tue), 02:01

wow... im buying this lens for sure. Got a summer job :) Im really worried about getting one of the bad copies. I should go for it thought right?

BrantG

14th of July 2009 (Tue), 07:56

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2530/3716126721_a5eff636be_o.jpg

I continue to admire your work. You have a great master of this lens!

Two

14th of July 2009 (Tue), 11:02

beautiful model. great photography. hate the outfits, though. 'course, I'm no fashionista.

StudiooneLA

14th of July 2009 (Tue), 13:30

Newbie here guys!
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p132/s1medialabs/LAGs_Ellayg37s.jpg

thatkatmat

14th of July 2009 (Tue), 13:42

Welocome to POTN!
Nice location and .....beautiful car....Actually, that's one of my dreamcars after the kids grow up and move out:):)
Cheers

thatkatmat

14th of July 2009 (Tue), 23:19

5Dmk2+brick
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ux3BqxhvvGM/SlmFf2QLVRI/AAAAAAAAFqI/VLF_-hRlJHU/s800/IMG_3517BW.jpg

Gibbo

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 10:17

I am always stunned by the shots in this thread.. Someone persuade me to sell my 24-105 and buy this lens :)

zincozinco

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 10:32

just do it!

Napalm_fire

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 11:19

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Napalm_Fire/7-14-09.jpg

egordon99

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 11:19

^ looks like there's some subject motion blur on that shot.... :lol:

tonylong

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 11:23

Napalm_Fire, great shot!

What was your exposure time on that?

Napalm_fire

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 11:25

106 30" exposures @ iso 400ish. Compiled in startrails.exe

tonylong

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 11:25

106 30" exposures @ iso 400ish. Compiled in startrails.exe

Cool! Thanks!

Rio_mang

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 12:13

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3497/3722928618_1280dc7e2a_b.jpg

EOS 50D

Alejandro Sandoval

15th of July 2009 (Wed), 22:14

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2489/3724965477_2eba2f8411_o.jpg

Geno DM

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 00:32

^^^Whoa!!!

single_track

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 07:48

I am always stunned by the shots in this thread.. Someone persuade me to sell my 24-105 and buy this lens :)

Do it. You will never look back. I played around with the 24-105 for quite a bit since I was leaning towards it. Once I spent time with the 70, I knew I was home. Then I only had to make sure I got a good one.

It is so good. It will stick a little trying to get it off the body, I suspect the lens is fighting to stay on. It takes tremendous force to get the sucker off the lens mount :D. Also, the 2.8 is so good (bokeh & sharpness) that I find the aperture wheel very hard to move to f3.2. :D

You'll love it.

Gibbo

16th of July 2009 (Thu), 08:30

Do it. You will never look back. I played around with the 24-105 for quite a bit since I was leaning towards it. Once I spent time with the 70, I knew I was home. Then I only had to make sure I got a good one.

It is so good. It will stick a little trying to get it off the body, I suspect the lens is fighting to stay on. It takes tremendous force to get the sucker off the lens mount :D. Also, the 2.8 is so good (bokeh & sharpness) that I find the aperture wheel very hard to move to f3.2. :D

You'll love it.

Right! Tonight, it is going on eBay :) (Spontanious decision, but i'm sure nobody here will argue it is a wrong one) :) But just looking at these example images makes me smile. I have always thought 2.8 was more important that IS, and i only opted for the 105 because i got a good deal on it brand new.. But even so, hopefully in a week or two time, i will be contributing to this thread :)