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

[Markitos]

A couple recent ones from the NC mountains:

http://beltie.smugmug.com/photos/660002583_sZ9cp-O.jpg

http://beltie.smugmug.com/photos/665267642_gAUi4-O.jpg

[marco_30D]

@markitos, nice photo and bike. Love it.

[dynamitetony]

im getting my 24-70 tomorrow

some truely inspirational shots in here, hopefuly ill have something to add soon

:)

[thatkatmat]

A couple recent ones from the NC mountains:

http://beltie.smugmug.com/photos/660002583_sZ9cp-O.jpg




This is a very nice shot, great PP....

[Mast3rChi3f]

Markitos the first one is really nice, great PP

I received mine yesterday, so here it is a shot from today. I love this lens, very sharp.

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/3712/img6067se.jpg

[AliinDXB]

I love it!

If I had the high res copy of this photo, I would have framed it on my wall.

[xcon85]

taken earlier today at the Seoul drum festival. great show.

there were all these pro's walking around taking shots of the performers before the show, so I slapped the hood on the brick and blended in.
(every single photographer in Korea uses a hood at all times. or so it seems)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3462/3961527838_581bb930ca_o.jpg

[ScarySquirrel]

^ I love that shot. The girl looking and smiling at the camera makes it! Brilliant!

[maxblack]

(every single photographer in Korea uses a hood at all times. or so it seems)


And for good reason. Always use it. :D

[xcon85]

^ I love that shot. The girl looking and smiling at the camera makes it! Brilliant!

Thanks. I was standing there waiting for someone to do something interesting, and she must have seen me.

And for good reason. Always use it. :D

Oh, I'm not disagreeing, I normally use mine every chance I get. Too many kids running around here just waiting to put fingerprints all over my lens.

At that moment, I had just swapped lenses, and hadn't put it on yet.

It just seems over here its more of a fashion statement than actual functionality. Half the time, people here are shooting with their hoods reversed. :lol:

[liclic]

a few from a car show
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2656/3921207757_aaf7bc7460_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2530/3918704989_aae84afddd_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2442/3921196747_d13453559d_o.jpg

[Mast3rChi3f]

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/831/img6084r.jpg

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/8773/img6078.jpg

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/5956/img6048.jpg

[tomhide]

Markitos, I just got my motorcycle licence. Bike and the mountain always seems to make a nice photo.

liclic, nice looking Evo. I still like the pre Evo 10 style.

xcon85, fantastic shot! Love that smile. Perhaps even a tighter square crop loosing the top part would further enhance the image? :)

Mast3rChi3f, great series! Particularly like that fist one. Gorgeous lighting.

[Markitos]

@markitos, nice photo and bike. Love it.

This is a very nice shot, great PP....

Markitos, I just got my motorcycle licence. Bike and the mountain always seems to make a nice photo.

Thank you all! Not my bike or anyone I know--just happened to catch that photo at the right moment.

And, one more from the parkway:

http://beltie.smugmug.com/photos/663124387_rjH75-O.jpg

[trumpet_guy]

http://tswen.smugmug.com/photos/660207932_yYMPm-XL.jpg

[xcon85]

xcon85, fantastic shot! Love that smile. Perhaps even a tighter square crop loosing the top part would further enhance the image? :)


Thanks. Good call on the cropping, when I was editing these I was tired from shooting all night and didn't take much time to evaluate the pictures, just did a quick convert.

I think the square crop looks much better. Re-posted above ^^

[tomhide]

hey xcon85, I know what you mean. I've been there as well. :) Great photo!

[maz-o]

I just love this lens, it's definitely my most used all-around lens. It's a bit heavy to carry around but it's well worth it. Got it used for almost half price but in absolute mint condition.

1/80, f/2.8 @ 52mm, ISO 400. Handheld with 5Dii. My one-and-a-half-year-old frenchie bulldog taking a whiff at the rose bushes. (BTW my first photo post!)

[Michael Wells]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3486/3967239315_b61e7f10a9_o.jpg

[exodusfman800]

1D Mark II and 24-70

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3162/3967458247_c2e7cb451d_b.jpg

[ScarySquirrel]

This lens has just been delivered to me.

Quick question,

At the wide end, is it right that you have to turn the zoom with a little more force to zoom in? I figure it is like this to stop zoom creep (or whatever it's called), but I just wanted to check this is a feature rather than a problem.

[tomhide]

This lens has just been delivered to me.

Quick question,

At the wide end, is it right that you have to turn the zoom with a little more force to zoom in? I figure it is like this to stop zoom creep (or whatever it's called), but I just wanted to check this is a feature rather than a problem.

I remember my friend's copy had that. When I purchased mine, it didn't have it... So I'm not sure if the lens is supposed to have that or not.

[ScarySquirrel]

I remember my friend's copy had that. When I purchased mine, it didn't have it... So I'm not sure if the lens is supposed to have that or not.

Hmm, well I'm not too fussed, but I hope it isn't a problem with the lens.

[single_track]

Many have this added tension, but not all. Mine has a slight tension increase, very slight. Not a feature, but not a problem.

[ScarySquirrel]

A couple of others I have spoken to have the same thing, so it's not so much an issue.

I can't wait to get snapping :)

[alt4852]

mine has a slight resistance at the end of the ring. i wouldn't worry about it since it hasn't affected it's performance at all.

[Markitos]

mine has a slight resistance at the end of the ring. i wouldn't worry about it since it hasn't affected it's performance at all.

+1... I think it just has to do with how it's moving the elements.

[Thano]

Hello to everybody!
This is my first post here!
And this is one of my first pictures from my camera and that amazing glass!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2504/3969435014_53f73d9379.jpg

Thank you! :D

[NAisBEST]

AWESOME shots on this page! Love the shot from Seoul xcon85.

Haven't posted in here in quite a bit. The 24-70L continues to amaze me on my 5D. Such a magical combo. :)

(click for 1200h version)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3435/3970413170_74cf269cd5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vincentcento/3970413170/)

[trumpet_guy]

The pseudo macro capabilities of this lens make it very versatile.
http://tswen.smugmug.com/photos/664691727_uMaH6-XL.jpg

[ScarySquirrel]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2486/3970233820_62c02d2c33_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/3970233820/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/3969392363_d9c4d736e7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/3969392363/)

[snyderman]

This lens has just been delivered to me.

Quick question,

At the wide end, is it right that you have to turn the zoom with a little more force to zoom in? I figure it is like this to stop zoom creep (or whatever it's called), but I just wanted to check this is a feature rather than a problem.

Mine was really tight as well when new. It's loosening up a bit and probably will move more easily in the future. That is, if the dang lens ever ends up on the camera!

dave

[xcon85]

AWESOME shots on this page! Love the shot from Seoul xcon85.


thanks. love your pic as well.

[-g-]

Nicholas, I like both of those but wonder if the first would be better cropped a little tighter. Lop off the left and top third and let's have a look.

[ScarySquirrel]

Nicholas, I like both of those but wonder if the first would be better cropped a little tighter. Lop off the left and top third and let's have a look.

Good call :)
I left the left side in though as I like the panoramic style on it.

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/6514/57618246.jpg

[stonyzmom]

I like it the way it was originally posted. Love the clouds and color at the top of the shot. Beautiful! I love this lens......I just returned it after renting it for two weeks. :cry: I'll get it some day.....gotta start saving my lunch money. Hahaa!

[egordon99]

I like it the way it was originally posted. Love the clouds and color at the top of the shot. Beautiful! I love this lens......I just returned it after renting it for two weeks. :cry: I'll get it some day.....gotta start saving my lunch money. Hahaa!

I lived off of Ramen noodles in college. it's not THAT bad :)

Good luck!

[-g-]

I left the left side in though as I like the panoramic style on it.

Looks good both ways!

[will-san]

I am using this on a crop body and really like it for portraits. I usually shoot wide open to get some background blur so it is never quite as razor sharp as I would like, but over all I am really happy.


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2522/3982383471_7663edd501_b.jpg

[Pete]

1D Mk II N + Sigma Super 500 flash (bounced off ceiling).

Both at f/5
http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/20091004__PER0839.jpg

http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/20091004__PER0850.jpg

[Mast3rChi3f]

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/4105/img6270v.jpg

http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/9820/img6275.jpg

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/7370/img6278.jpg

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/1241/img6300.jpg

[-g-]

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/1241/img6300.jpg

I think we need an explanation on this one. :)

[ScarySquirrel]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3443/3972160273_842143255a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/3972160273/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/3981730856_fc335cee26_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/3981730856/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3498/3980982563_924878aba1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/3980982563/)

[liclic]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3443/3972160273_842143255a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/3972160273/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/3981730856_fc335cee26_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/3981730856/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3498/3980982563_924878aba1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/3980982563/)
stunning

[exodusfman800]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3443/3972160273_842143255a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/3972160273/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/3981730856_fc335cee26_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/3981730856/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3498/3980982563_924878aba1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/3980982563/)
OMG. Those. Eyes. Are. Amazing. PERIOD. She looks exactly like Olivia Wilde.

[DEMO]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2454/3985755666_2604cdb3a7.jpg

[ScarySquirrel]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2528/3988536040_f8b09f0fbd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/3988536040/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3529/3988550760_5c3d94f775_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/3988550760/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2425/3987809235_82c755de0e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/3987809235/)

[silvrr]

Just got mine today. Used it to shoot my other glass before I took some pictures of it.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2663/3987947061_03526ff19d_b.jpg

You guys were not kidding when you call it "The Brick"

[ALaS]

The umbrella(s) make the glass have an awesome reflection!

[silvrr]

The umbrella(s) make the glass have an awesome reflection!

Yeah, I like it even better when the umbrella is straight on and it gives a nice even reflection.

[nicksan]

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p179591276-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p271509152-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p60851241-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p830547624-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p977515410-4.jpg

http://nicksan.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p280148149-4.jpg

[NAisBEST]

Love the 24-70L for shooting cars. Always up to the task. Great work!

Quick one today. Just got my MkII. Loving the combo more than I imagined so far!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2663/3988904458_e3de55a041_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vincentcento/3988904458/)

[ScarySquirrel]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2542/3991635118_2d6e8e89a6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/3991635118/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2674/3991605748_aaef68fe2e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/3991605748/)

[ScarySquirrel]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3479/3990801145_97860f40f4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/3990801145/)

EDIT: Sorry, double post.

[single_track]

a couple more

[tonylong]

A few from a morning outing yesterday, shot with the 5D Classic:

Another classic
http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/118012477/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/118012476/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/118012480/original.jpg

Flowers
http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/118036908/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/118037205/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/118037418/original.jpg

A scene
http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/118046740/original.jpg

[dolina]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/3989469105_d0eb5dbd5a_b.jpg

[Mast3rChi3f]

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/6716/img6603h.jpg

[-g-]

http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt56/Carley_H_photos/2009/10%2009%202009/IMG_0227.jpg

[Mast3rChi3f]

http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/5336/img6686.jpg

[NAisBEST]

Oh no Geno! Making wine? :D

Here's a quick few from as of late. Loving the 5D2/24-70L combo.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2572/3996698925_1412b51621_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vincentcento/3996698925/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2455/3998928970_a5eeb653c7_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vincentcento/3998928970/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3438/3998071473_861f505aa1_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vincentcento/3998071473/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2483/3998831940_bf5cc53174_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vincentcento/3998831940/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2500/3998896232_f15b0f4de9_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vincentcento/3998896232/)

[xcon85]

nice shots, love the nurburgring sticker on the second to last shot.

[reddyroc007]

looking at the last few pages of this thread and seeing how disgustingly good this lens is, just makes me want to throw up. must have.

(hope i dont get the 'is my 24-70 a good copy' syndrome)

its just a myth right?

[Markitos]

its just a myth right?

Not a myth, just greatly exaggerated and hyperbolized. I have no doubt that there are some "bad copies" out there, but most people find this to be a great lens, on the first try.

[DeVVitt]

looking at the last few pages of this thread and seeing how disgustingly good this lens is, just makes me want to throw up. must have.

(hope i dont get the 'is my 24-70 a good copy' syndrome)

its just a myth right?
Well, look at it this way. Even if there are chances it is a bad copy, it still can be an amazing lens. I know I am going to order it (TODAY!), knowing there is a small chance it can be bad. Worst case I'll send it in to get calibrated if Micro Adjustment can't fix it.

[Tareq]

And even with bad copy it could be better than many 'good copy' lenses out there, i will always be happy with bad copy of 24-70 over good copy of kit lens or 28-90 that i have or sigma 70-300 that i sold out without any regret, but i am lucky i have a good copy unless i have some of back/front focus issue that i never tested or had a problem when i took thousands of photos with the brick so far.

[DEMO]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3606/3984997377_3703670492.jpg

[ScarySquirrel]

My cat, Sylvie. Fed up with me taking pictures of her!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3423/3998686086_0bba6e4cdf_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/3998686086/)

[SnoDork]

40d + 24-70mm = my walk around kit..0% PP, right off the camera

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r260/m_baylon/01_NH_2009/NH_01.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r260/m_baylon/01_NH_2009/NH_02.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r260/m_baylon/01_NH_2009/NH_05.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r260/m_baylon/01_NH_2009/NH_16.jpg

[ScarySquirrel]

I love this lens!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2670/4006443488_0cd2146632_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/4006443488/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2583/4006632458_30b8a8476b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/4006632458/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2539/4005863445_890411ef21_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/4005863445/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2445/4005685217_f1c4025d7d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/4005685217/)

[hiddengamer7]

Some street (ok, campus) photography with the brick
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2636/4007150144_ce08827069.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2423/4006384329_89a70d23ea.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2573/4007153696_e94bbcaff9.jpg

[leninglass]

5D + 24-70 f2.8

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2529/3994202369_652615e71b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leninglass/3994202369/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2651/3992168846_a0d6baab7d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leninglass/3992168846/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2552/3886089680_107e7a8c90.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leninglass/3886089680/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3492/3845940786_e2c48a9dc0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leninglass/3845940786/)

[kekoa]

I'm about to join the club fellas. It the brick really that heavy? i guess I have no choice since I'll likely be dumping my 85mm 1.8 to fund part of the purchase.


thanks

[-g-]

Yes, it's heavy. :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2519/4009110417_0eb69f0d65_o.jpg

[tonylong]

I've been playing catchup with some earlier shoots. So, this summer I came across a patch of sunflowers that was being covered by a lot of bees.

I had the 1D3 with the 24-70, which has a nice close MFD and so was able to get some nicely framed flower shots like this:

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/118225896/original.jpg

And then I moved closer to the MFD for more almost-macro shots like this:

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/118266183/original.jpg

The nice thing is that the shots resolved so well that I got some good 100% crops:

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/118266184/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/118266186/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/118266188/original.jpg

[-g-]

Tony, very nice!

[friz]

Who says this lens isn't sharp wide open!

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f184/frizz1/IMG_7254.jpg

[tonylong]

Tony, very nice!

Thanks Geno!

[maxblack]

Nice shots tonylong! The brick does it all.
It's my "goto" lens for almost everything.

[DeVVitt]

I'm about to join the club fellas. It the brick really that heavy? i guess I have no choice since I'll likely be dumping my 85mm 1.8 to fund part of the purchase.

thanks

Yes, it's heavy. :)
Weight is relative :P I really just opened up the box around my 24-70 and I like the weight. I prefer a bit of extra weight than a lens which is too light. But ofcourse, you'll have to be able to handhold it as long as you need. I think I can, but that is different for everyone.

Oh, and my test shots say: Dang I am a nice lens, even wide open!

[-g-]

Weight is relative :P I really just opened up the box around my 24-70 and I like the weight. I prefer a bit of extra weight than a lens which is too light. But ofcourse, you'll have to be able to handhold it as long as you need.

I just spent the weekend packing a gripped 5D with either the 24-70, 70-200 2.8 IS or 85L on it. 9 hours each day - it gets heavy but the results are worth it. :)

[tonylong]

A big plus about the 24-70 being heavy is that it helps balance when shooting hand-held. Your left hand actually has something with heft compared to shooting with a prime or lighter wide lens. If you get a good feel of using it that way you'll see what I mean -- you right hand has some more freedom to work the controls because it's not stuck with most of the support.

[Oddjob82]

Thanks Geno!

As always nice shots tony. The crops could use some noise removal but other than that I do love the cropping capability of the lens :)

[SnoDork]

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r260/m_baylon/IMG_0697.jpg

[exodusfman800]

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r260/m_baylon/IMG_0697.jpg

Nice self-portrait

[gnnbtrn]

I choose the lens 24-70 because it was more expensive, and I did not care about it at that time. I was switching from another system and it cost me two arms and four legs anyway.
Another reason is, because I was getting 70-200mm at the same time and it made nice combo 27-70-200 f/2.8

This is amazing lens. I love it. Maybe not the same way the guy loves his girl, but... Do I have the same smile when I use my 24-70??? :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3438/3988711121_bcab83708b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbaturin/3988711121/)

Camera: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/4.5
Focal Length: 54 mm
Exposure: +0.95
ISO Speed: 160
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: On, Fired

[B23da]

I know that this wil be my next lens purchase! Such great photos are produced with this lens. Nothing like a "L" to bring things out.

[gnnbtrn]

I know that this wil be my next lens purchase! Such great photos are produced with this lens. Nothing like a "L" to bring things out.

You will not regret it.

[keith breazeal]

Looks like a great lens. I will get mine today and try to shoot some test shots to insure it's calibrated. Any suggestions for a good test sequence?
I shot with a local photographer that had one and his shots were stunning. Hope to see some of the same from mine.

[silvrr]

Any suggestions for a good test sequence?


1.) Go out and shoot.
2.) Keep shooting and enjoying your new lens
3.) Come home and marvel at the great pictures you have taken while you were not wasting time shooting test charts.

If there is an issue with it you will know from the initial pictures. Alot of the "issues" you hear about end up being user error. I don't worry about it, If something leads me to suspect my lens is having issues I might shoot some charts but otherwise just enjoy it.

[tonylong]

It's been a while since I did any tripod shooting, but I was out of town yesterday and saw this old county building in a small town that was backlit on a gloomy late afternoon, so of course I had to shoot it and mess with it in Lightroom to be a less gloomy building but retain some of the gloomy sky.

Shot with the 5D and the 24-70, 1/10s f/11.0 at 28.0mm ISO 160:

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/118310425/original.jpg

[keith breazeal]

Thanks. I'm off on a trip to northern California Friday, but the weather looks sucky- maybe some nice crisp fog photos. ;)

[SnoDork]

Nice self-portrait
gracias...:)

[keith breazeal]

Got the lens late afternoon but tried a couple shots in the backyard. So far, I'm happy with the results and the focus accuracy seems quite good. Under better lighting it should wow me a bit more.

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa5/KBVP/24-70mm28LtestOakLeaf.jpg

cropped...

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa5/KBVP/24-70mm28LtestOakLeaftightcrop.jpg




Firewood was in the shade. Hand held 1/40th @ f4

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa5/KBVP/24-70mm28L.jpg

[niall_eidw]

This is my primary lens at the moment. This is a photograph from Farmleigh House in Phoenix Park from during the summer.

[ScarySquirrel]

One from my Photo a Day project

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2793/4018107088_149d728e59_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/4018107088/)

[egordon99]

^ nice shot! That's a "G" chord; I can play that chord :)

[penodr]

Well after looking at the photos in this thread and the 17-55 f2.8 IS thread I have pulled the trigger on this lens. Now just have to wait for the shipment to get here. Hurry up !! LOL.

Dave

[silvrr]

Loving this lens. Wide open and at 100% I can see the texture of the paper.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2596/4017460179_3195355b4f_b.jpg

[Markitos]

Well after looking at the photos in this thread and the 17-55 f2.8 IS thread I have pulled the trigger on this lens. Now just have to wait for the shipment to get here. Hurry up !! LOL.

Dave

I'm always surprised when people with crop bodies get this over the 17-55... :shrug: I guess it's the L mystic.

[silvrr]

I'm always surprised when people with crop bodies get this over the 17-55... :shrug: I guess it's the L mystic.

I would rather have the 24-70 for a fast walk around and plan on getting a 10-20 to use for the rarer occasions when I need UW. I used the 17mm on my 40D for awhile and it wasn't wide enough for my wide angle use. I also got mine for a great price so I couldn't pass it up.

[Markitos]

I didn't say it was a bad decision, just that I'm always surprised. The 24-70's not always wide enough for me on the 5D, but that's why I have the 16-35... I'd hate to not have the 24 end, though.

[penodr]

I didn't say it was a bad decision, just that I'm always surprised. The 24-70's not always wide enough for me on the 5D, but that's why I have the 16-35... I'd hate to not have the 24 end, though.

I am looking for a general walk around lens and I don't normally shoot very wide. I tend to shoot my 18-55 kit lens from around the 35-55 end of the lens more than the other. Also, after spending more time than I care to admit looking at both sample archives I had more "WOW" moments on the 24-70 archive than the other one. As for the "L" factor that did weigh in on my decision, I love my 70-200 f/4L, and lastly I may get a full frame camera down the road and want to have a lens that will work with it. Anyway, not disagreeing with you just explaining my thought process.

Dave

[Markitos]

I am looking for a general walk around lens and I don't normally shoot very wide. I tend to shoot my 18-55 kit lens from around the 35-55 end of the lens more than the other. Also, after spending more time than I care to admit looking at both sample archives I had more "WOW" moments on the 24-70 archive than the other one. As for the "L" factor that did weigh in on my decision, I love my 70-200 f/4L, and lastly I may get a full frame camera down the road and want to have a lens that will work with it. Anyway, not disagreeing with you just explaining my thought process.

Dave

Those are all good reasons... it's a great lens, for sure, esp. on full frame. And I'm not really one to talk about L lust, anyways.... :o

[blam]

I'm always surprised when people with crop bodies get this over the 17-55... :shrug: I guess it's the L mystic.

i liked the FL of this lens on my 40D over my 5D

[keith breazeal]

some of the first "real" photos were taken today. I think I'm going to like this lens :)

a Victorian in Eureka, Ca. Late afternoon and fog rolling in.

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo144/FlightVideoMagazine/IngomarClubVictorianEureka.jpg

[exodusfman800]

I'm always surprised when people with crop bodies get this over the 17-55... :shrug: I guess it's the L mystic.

lol, technically, your 1D3 and my 1D2 are considered "crop" bodies. I'm presuming you mean 1.6 crop? The image quality on the 17-55 is absolutely amazing though.

[NAisBEST]

Falling in love with my brick all over again!

My birthday present from my parents. Can't wait to wear it!

24-70L wide open, ISO 1600 on my new 5D2. Unbelievable combo! Far surpasses my expectations.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2671/4018776350_f0c6f523b8_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vincentcento/4018776350/)

[Ziffle]

so ... you are going to wear your camera?
:lol:
Why not the cool jersey? :cool:

Looks like somebody got bricked! sweet.

Later ..... .....

_Mark

[NAisBEST]

Hahaha....oh literal Mark!

[Markitos]

lol, technically, your 1D3 and my 1D2 are considered "crop" bodies. I'm presuming you mean 1.6 crop? The image quality on the 17-55 is absolutely amazing though.

Yes... because, on the 1.3 crop, it's still ~30mm FOV, so still decently wide. I've used it on the 5D a lot longer, though, so that's still usually my frame of reference.

[ScarySquirrel]

^ nice shot! That's a "G" chord; I can play that chord :)

Thanks :)

It is indeed a G chord ;)

[tonylong]

Thanks :)

It is indeed a G chord ;)


Hey now, I can not only play a G, but a C as well, so that makes me an arteest:)!

[Mast3rChi3f]

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/5494/img6996y.jpg

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/4576/img6858i.jpg

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/4792/img6853.jpg

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/6227/img6643.jpg

[exodusfman800]

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/5494/img6996y.jpg

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/4576/img6858i.jpg

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/4792/img6853.jpg

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/6227/img6643.jpg

Now only if I could find that sheep on Model Mayhem...:confused:

Great shots Mast3rChi3f.

[MEP]

I've had mine just over a year and I'm still so in love with it.

http://maryefflandt.smugmug.com/photos/678041732_UciAr-L.jpg

http://maryefflandt.smugmug.com/photos/633848786_JY7eo-L.jpg

[blam]

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/5494/img6996y.jpg


great shot. that sheep looks like it has mystical powers.

[Canonswhitelensesrule]

I'm always surprised when people with crop bodies get this over the 17-55... :shrug: I guess it's the L mystic.

Maybe they already own the 10-22, so they don't want to overlap and repeat focal length they already have covered, so they feel that with the 24-70 they have everything covered from 10mm up to 70mm without repeating any coverage.

If the 24-70 f/2.8 was an I.S. lens, I think you'd see a lot more people choose it over the 17-55 f/2.8 I.S. esp since it is an "L" lens. JMHO

[strobe monkey]

I'm always surprised when people with crop bodies get this over the 17-55... :shrug: I guess it's the L mystic.


I love the sharpness and color rendition of the 24-70L. Hopefully when I get a FF, this will be my one lens do it all lens.

[SMP_Homer]

I'm always surprised when people with crop bodies get this over the 17-55... :shrug: I guess it's the L mystic.

If it's going to be their only lens, then that comment makes sense...

mine should be here in a day or 2 :-)

[ScarySquirrel]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2692/4024060646_ed08f6d0ea_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/4024060646/)

[tonylong]

Well, I made a return trip to capture this dilapidated barn, but from another direction -- I had someon drop me off at the side of a busy highway with a tripod:

The view:
http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/118453293/original.jpg

A crop:
http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/118453302/original.jpg

[keith breazeal]

Some photos from foggy Humboldt County

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa5/KBVP/FlowersattheArcataFarmersMarket.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa5/KBVP/BellPeppers.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa5/KBVP/IMG_0519a.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa5/KBVP/IMG_0478a.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa5/KBVP/TheSamoaCookHouseandHumboldtBayMari.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa5/KBVP/HumboldtSpider.jpg

[John Photography]

http://johnphotography.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p351282393-4.jpg
http://johnphotography.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p232313206-4.jpg
http://johnphotography.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p19594385-4.jpg

[exodusfman800]

Some photos from foggy Humboldt County

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa5/KBVP/FlowersattheArcataFarmersMarket.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa5/KBVP/BellPeppers.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa5/KBVP/IMG_0519a.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa5/KBVP/IMG_0478a.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa5/KBVP/TheSamoaCookHouseandHumboldtBayMari.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa5/KBVP/HumboldtSpider.jpg

Wow...sharp much? ;) This is why I love this lens :D

[hondo11]

Just got my 7D and my Brick. I am brand new to photography. I hooked the camera up to my laptop and took this using EOS Utility and Live View Mode. The camera was sitting on the table (no tripod with me at the time) and I used a "field expedient" Surefire LED flashlight shined at the ceiling to add a little light...gotta use what you have available...:)


http://i36.tinypic.com/nvz0j6.jpg


Info from the original RAW file:

File Name IMG_0014.CR2
Camera Model Canon EOS 7D
Firmware Firmware Version 1.0.9
Shooting Date/Time 10/20/2009 5:56:03 PM
Owner's Name
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 8
Av( Aperture Value ) 4.0
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 100
Auto ISO Speed OFF
Lens EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Focal Length 67.0mm
Image Size 5184x3456
Image Quality RAW
Flash Off
FE lock OFF
White Balance Mode Auto
AF Mode One-Shot AF
AF area select mode Manual selection
Picture Style Standard
Sharpness 3
Contrast 0
Saturation 0
Color tone 0
Color Space sRGB
Long exposure noise reduction 0:Off
High ISO speed noise reduction 3:Disable
Highlight tone priority 0:Disable
Auto Lighting Optimizer 0:Standard
Peripheral illumination correction Enable
File Size 20409KB
Dust Delete Data No
Drive Mode Single shooting
Live View Shooting ON

[hegi]

Tv( Shutter Speed ) 8

i like the idea. 8 seconds, and you can actually count them in the picture. nice shot!

[hondo11]

i like the idea. 8 seconds, and you can actually count them in the picture. nice shot!

Thanks, that was my first "non-test" shot with my new rig (my first DSLR, period). It was a completely ghetto setup...no tripod = camera sitting on table = bottom part of the watch out of the FOV; horrible lighting = single overhead low-watt bulb = aim a Surefire at the ceiling = this shot...:oops:

[boy53]

Sunset view from my apartment.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2710/4030234576_2ccdd9afc1_b.jpg

[keith breazeal]

Fall colors up here in the California Sierras

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2547/4031341452_38076aa701_b.jpg

[hiddengamer7]

Just goofin around with the 24-70 and my 5D
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2584/4030686347_feefe1aeca_b.jpg

[SMP_Homer]

If it's going to be their only lens, then that comment makes sense...

mine should be here in a day or 2 :-)

Tracking number says today :-)

[gnnbtrn]

Sunset view from my apartment.



Wonderful horizon line! Good job!
What makes you wake up so early? :)

[Eric]

Finally making the switch from the 24-105L. Looking forward to the narrower DOF. I just hope I'm happy with it, its been a tough battle trying to decide if I wanted to switch or not.

[sncy]

Finally making the switch from the 24-105L. Looking forward to the narrower DOF. I just hope I'm happy with it, its been a tough battle trying to decide if I wanted to switch or not.

Made the same switch, although I sold 24-105 a few months ago. 24-70 should be here monday morning :cool:

[alt4852]

Wonderful horizon line! Good job!
What makes you wake up so early? :)

it was a sunset. ;)

[Eric]

Made the same switch, although I sold 24-105 a few months ago. 24-70 should be here monday morning :cool:

I just shipped my 24-105 out today, B&H is delivering my 24-70 on Monday as well. ;)

[xdmg]

Would like to hear your thouhts when you get the 24-70... I have a new 24-105.. not sure if i should just keep it.. or sell it to get a 24-70 L or 35 L

[Double Negative]

I just shipped my 24-105 out today, B&H is delivering my 24-70 on Monday as well. ;)

An excellent choice. :)

Would like to hear your thouhts when you get the 24-70... I have a new 24-105.. not sure if i should just keep it.. or sell it to get a 24-70 L or 35 L

Get both. The 24-70mm for all-around use, and the 35mm when you need low light, narrow DoF, small size, etc... Though the 35mm alone would be a decent substitute for the zoom. Can't go wrong with either...

[SMP_Homer]

Have had this in my hands for 48 hours now
amazing
I've used one of these before, for a few minutes
but actually playing with one, testing it, pushing it, seeing what it can do...
so clear and sharp
got to go find a duck now!

[jamesbong]

Bingo
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3510/3897664594_5565f5fcee_b.jpg

[rohicks]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2564/4039193714_83f16c6b89_o.jpg

[keith breazeal]

Ryan- Very cool! Interesting lighting, yet very "dark". I like it :)

[rohicks]

Ryan- Very cool! Interesting lighting, yet very "dark". I like it :)

Thanks.
Setup shot > http://www.flickr.com/photos/rohicks/4038444409/

[hondo11]

Got out and took these today...

http://i36.tinypic.com/25z00fb.jpg
http://i37.tinypic.com/30s7rq8.jpg
http://i36.tinypic.com/6sbbb6.jpg
http://i33.tinypic.com/33zemic.jpg

[nofnof]

Got out and took these today...

http://i36.tinypic.com/25z00fb.jpg
http://i37.tinypic.com/30s7rq8.jpg
http://i36.tinypic.com/6sbbb6.jpg
http://i33.tinypic.com/33zemic.jpg

As always, all 24-70mm shots are stunning, by the way , is this Jerusalem ?
thanks

[hondo11]

As always, all 24-70mm shots are stunning, by the way , is this Jerusalem ?
thanks

Yes, those were taken in the Old City. The first is a church just outside the walls. The second is me standing up on the ramparts with the Dome of the Rock in the background. Third and fourth are the two domes of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The cross in the third pic is much larger than the one in the fourth and it was really gleaming from the sunlight (but on the other side). The sun hitting it put the one in the fourth pic to shame and I really wanted a picture of it from the other side...but as many times as I have been down there, I couldn't figure out how to get to the spot I needed to be in to capture the shot. My buddy who was with me was getting a little impatient as well, so we just headed back to the apartment. Maybe next time...

My "Brick" is AWESOME when I can shoot at f/5.6 and higher, but it is a little soft at f/4 and below. I'm still trying to figure out how to fix it...


Here's one that I forgot to post...
http://i35.tinypic.com/opbaf6.jpg

[Mast3rChi3f]

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/4899/img7252z.jpg

http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/6334/img7256k.jpg

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/6915/img7263w.jpg

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/6389/img7266vb.jpg

[justdmbobbo]

a couple from today:

http://justdmbobbo.smugmug.com/Photography/Indianapolis/Haag0910246748/691454666_5GXCg-L.jpg

http://justdmbobbo.smugmug.com/Photography/Indianapolis/Haag0910246683/691452648_VBeoB-L.jpg

[kekoa]

hi guys. just got this lens. first shot of my daughter. how does it look to u guys. shot at 2.8.