Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM - The Brick [Archive] - Page 26

xMClass

20th of December 2009 (Sun), 16:36

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DEfinitivecars

20th of December 2009 (Sun), 23:26

Some more.

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NAisBEST

21st of December 2009 (Mon), 16:04

Great shots in here lately.

One quick edit from way back when. I love going through old RAW files sometimes and finding images you like over time.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4203611839_f82c2294c7_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vincentcento/4203611839/)

rohicks

21st of December 2009 (Mon), 23:28

swjim

22nd of December 2009 (Tue), 10:08

^^ Awesome shot, Ryan!

ChrisGorabPhotography

22nd of December 2009 (Tue), 10:30

First post in here. I borrowed the lens from my good buddy, Pham. Some more to come.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2621/4205426396_fc162d9663_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rohicks/4205426396/)

I rarely make the trivial "great shot" comment, but that's a sick shot. Nice capture.

DozerLYP

22nd of December 2009 (Tue), 12:57

Ryan, that is an awesome shot.

hiddengamer7

22nd of December 2009 (Tue), 15:40

Is that a composite or just a perfect shot?

ChrisGorabPhotography

22nd of December 2009 (Tue), 15:43

Is that a composite or just a perfect shot?

I'm interested in that answer as well, but either way, I'm not sure it matters. Even if it's doctored, it's a great image. Congrats.

rohicks

22nd of December 2009 (Tue), 16:34

^^ Awesome shot, Ryan!

I rarely make the trivial "great shot" comment, but that's a sick shot. Nice capture.

Ryan, that is an awesome shot.

Is that a composite or just a perfect shot?

I'm interested in that answer as well, but either way, I'm not sure it matters. Even if it's doctored, it's a great image. Congrats.

Wow, thanks everyone. This is apart of my 2010 firefighter calendar for the Monticello FD (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rohicks/sets/72157622648811719/).

And yes, it is a composite. I so wish there was a way for it to not be! Be awesome to do something like that. And honestly i do have permission to start fires with these guys for photos, but with the weather at 10-20 degrees and snowy. You won't find me heading outside when i can control my lighting indoors. He was shot against the side of a fire truck that was just all red. ;)

airbutchie

22nd of December 2009 (Tue), 16:39

Happy Holidays, fellow "Brick" owners!!!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4187385487_10b05a8bf1_b.jpg

- airbutchie :D

-g-

22nd of December 2009 (Tue), 19:18

Wow, I see you really went all out on the lights this year! :)

single_track

22nd of December 2009 (Tue), 19:21

^ good one

rohicks

22nd of December 2009 (Tue), 19:23

Strobist:
5d2
24-70L f/2.8
1/160s - f/3.2 - ISO50 - 24mm
580ex2 into 28" Wescott Apollo Softbox, high camera right
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2672/4206875431_b96cbde8b7_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rohicks/4206875431/)

TampaFoto

22nd of December 2009 (Tue), 21:07

Great shot!

Happy Holidays, fellow "Brick" owners!!!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4187385487_10b05a8bf1_b.jpg

- airbutchie :D

Tareq

23rd of December 2009 (Wed), 00:27

rohicks

23rd of December 2009 (Wed), 00:49

This shot if done with many lights it could be turn to "Dave Hill" effect.

I think you'd be surprised, a lot of his photos do not have a "lot" of lights. Mostly just two or three. It all depends on what he is shooting and what effect he is going for. A lot of post work goes into his photos. Plus he has perfected his own style, and I have no reason or desire to copy it for this type of photo.

This was supposed to be just Josh sitting in the locker room by himself and gathering his thoughts after being out on a few runs at the fire department.

Tareq

23rd of December 2009 (Wed), 03:30

I think you'd be surprised, a lot of his photos do not have a "lot" of lights. Mostly just two or three. It all depends on what he is shooting and what effect he is going for. A lot of post work goes into his photos. Plus he has perfected his own style, and I have no reason or desire to copy it for this type of photo.

This was supposed to be just Josh sitting in the locker room by himself and gathering his thoughts after being out on a few runs at the fire department.

OH really?!!! and about 99% of people saying that his own style is due to using a lot of lights and not so much workflow after.
Also aren't his most shots of those people thinking or have some expressions? so yours is not so different or far away from his points in shooting players, musicians, students,...etc.

TampaFoto

23rd of December 2009 (Wed), 04:26

With xmas apon us I was thinking all the times my dad said he was going to get me a brick for xmas. I always said no thanks. Ahhhhhh you mean to tell me I could have had a brick sooner.

xMClass

23rd of December 2009 (Wed), 06:37

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airbutchie

23rd of December 2009 (Wed), 08:39

Wow, I see you really went all out on the lights this year! :)
^ good one

Hehehehhehehe... Is it a bit too much?! Hehehhehehe... The kids sure like it, though...

- airbutchie ;):lol:

rohicks

24th of December 2009 (Thu), 01:20

Go watch his vimeo account and prove yourself wrong. A lot of his shoots are with minimal lights and he does a lot of compositing. You uses only what he needs as any other photographer does.

Stop with your retarded attitude in your reply.
I said most of his not all, and his style is his style.
I have my own style and try not to replicate other styles.
When you refer to style; it is referring the the "look/feel" of an image not the model's expression. Lots of people have the same type of expression in their photos all across the internet.

When you see or think of a Dave Hill photo you think of a photo that has high contrast areas, well done compositing, extraordinary scenes, and great or fast actions, and wonderful creativity.
If someone starts comparing my quality of work with Dave Hill, they need to get their eyes checked. Although I would appreciate the compliment, it would be hard for me to believe their words. ;)

OH really?!!! and about 99% of people saying that his own style is due to using a lot of lights and not so much workflow after.
Also aren't his most shots of those people thinking or have some expressions? so yours is not so different or far away from his points in shooting players, musicians, students,...etc.

Tareq

24th of December 2009 (Thu), 03:35

Go watch his vimeo account and prove yourself wrong. A lot of his shoots are with minimal lights and he does a lot of compositing. You uses only what he needs as any other photographer does.

Stop with your retarded attitude in your reply.
I said most of his not all, and his style is his style.
I have my own style and try not to replicate other styles.
When you refer to style; it is referring the the "look/feel" of an image not the model's expression. Lots of people have the same type of expression in their photos all across the internet.

When you see or think of a Dave Hill photo you think of a photo that has high contrast areas, well done compositing, extraordinary scenes, and great or fast actions, and wonderful creativity.
If someone starts comparing my quality of work with Dave Hill, they need to get their eyes checked. Although I would appreciate the compliment, it would be hard for me to believe their words. ;)

Don't worry, your nickname here should make it sooner or later ;)

rohicks

24th of December 2009 (Thu), 08:42

Don't worry, your nickname here should make it sooner or later ;)

Fair enough.
I'll refer to you as, "Too much gear, not enough results."

Tareq

24th of December 2009 (Thu), 08:52

Fair enough.
I'll refer to you as, "Too much gear, not enough results."

I prefer you call me "gear addiction guy".

echo

24th of December 2009 (Thu), 09:20

That's it. I've snapped. The 24-105 is going up for sale and am going back to the brick :)

BKGInc

24th of December 2009 (Thu), 09:42

That's it. I've snapped. The 24-105 is going up for sale and am going back to the brick :)

I did that! This is my second "Brick" and I love it!

Tareq

24th of December 2009 (Thu), 12:22

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/3612/ds30037.jpg

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Tareq

24th of December 2009 (Thu), 12:33

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-g-

24th of December 2009 (Thu), 12:41

http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww138/FocusPhoto/Portraits/Alex/IMG_5427.jpg

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TheReal7

24th of December 2009 (Thu), 12:50

Here are 3 from my trip to Jasper this summer. This was my friend's 24-70. Its on my list of things to get LOL

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2446/3793665027_3c6a17133e_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2624/3794461696_4296ebb845_b.jpg

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tonylong

24th of December 2009 (Thu), 12:55

Tareq, were those beach shots from your trip to the US? What beach(es)?

Tareq

24th of December 2009 (Thu), 12:58

Tareq, were those beach shots from your trip to the US? What beach(es)?

Yes, Santa Monica Beach

maxblack

24th of December 2009 (Thu), 13:01

Here are 3 from my trip to Jasper this summer. This was my friend's 24-70. Its on my list of things to get LOL

Scott, your photo's are always first class.

Tareq

24th of December 2009 (Thu), 13:49

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Tareq

24th of December 2009 (Thu), 13:57

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Martin.D

24th of December 2009 (Thu), 14:04

@ TheReal7 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/member.php?u=125644) fantastic set - I'm just about to purchase this lens paired with a 5D Mark II - Thx for sharing..

Tareq

24th of December 2009 (Thu), 14:29

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ken2000ac

24th of December 2009 (Thu), 14:32

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I'm nearly speechless. This is simply breathtaking.

Tareq

24th of December 2009 (Thu), 14:36

I'm nearly speechless. This is simply breathtaking.

This is one of my top favorite shots from USA.

ken2000ac

24th of December 2009 (Thu), 14:41

Exif information, if you don't mind?

I'm visiting NY again soon, but this trip will be my first with my B+W ND110. I was envisioning a similar shot from here and Brooklyn.

Tareq

24th of December 2009 (Thu), 14:51

Exif information, if you don't mind?

I'm visiting NY again soon, but this trip will be my first with my B+W ND110. I was envisioning a similar shot from here and Brooklyn.

Camera Make: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
Image Date: 2009:10:26 01:30:05
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 28.0mm
CCD Width: 5.13mm
Exposure Time: 59.000 s
Aperture: f/11.0
ISO equiv: 100
White Balance: Auto

It was my first test with ND 110 there as well.

ken2000ac

24th of December 2009 (Thu), 15:55

Much thanks. I hope to make NY a big trip for my ND110, since I've already been there before and gotten other notable shots.

Tareq

24th of December 2009 (Thu), 16:06

Much thanks. I hope to make NY a big trip for my ND110, since I've already been there before and gotten other notable shots.

I hope so, and i am sure you can do it.
Waiting your nice shots! ;)

TC_Fenua

25th of December 2009 (Fri), 07:01

As of tonight , I'm a proud owner of a brand new 24-70L :D Thanks you Santa ! Got to test it now :)

BKGInc

25th of December 2009 (Fri), 10:29

As of tonight , I'm a proud owner of a brand new 24-70L :D Thanks you Santa ! Got to test it now :)

WOW! Congrats, you will absolutely love this lens!:D

Raymond Lin

26th of December 2009 (Sat), 18:47

The obligatory duck shot that i never done !

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/8402/img00591s.jpg

and i have competition it seem ! (check out that new reverse hold grip technique!)

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/238/img99891.jpg

rsboag

26th of December 2009 (Sat), 19:30

Any of you guys upgrade from a Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8? If so was it worth the 600-800 dollars more?

Raymond Lin

26th of December 2009 (Sat), 19:32

Any of you guys upgrade from a Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8? If so was it worth the 600-800 dollars more?

I did, and it is !!!!!!!

rsboag

26th of December 2009 (Sat), 19:42

I did, and it is !!!!!!!

Are there any issues on a crop body with this lens?

Raymond Lin

26th of December 2009 (Sat), 19:56

Are there any issues on a crop body with this lens?

Well, i don't use it on a crop body, even though i have the 30D, i use it on my 5Dii only.

The only down side is depending on your shooting style, for me, 24mm is too long on crop.

rsboag

26th of December 2009 (Sat), 20:16

Well, i don't use it on a crop body, even though i have the 30D, i use it on my 5Dii only.

The only down side is depending on your shooting style, for me, 24mm is too long on crop.

Looking through my EXIF data it seems the majority of my shots are 24-28mm plus. So I am thinking I should be ok on the focal length.

TC_Fenua

27th of December 2009 (Sun), 01:19

Does anyone have troubles with shots at 2.8 appearing with a white haze and a bit blurry ? ( shots with an overcasted sky and no hood )

quadrap

27th of December 2009 (Sun), 02:05

Thinking long and hard about selling or trading
it use to be my most used lens.

http://kendraalexis.com/shawna.jpg

tonylong

27th of December 2009 (Sun), 02:24

And why are you thinking of getting rid of it? The 24-70 is great for this type of shot, as your post illustrates!

quadrap

27th of December 2009 (Sun), 02:29

And why are you thinking of getting rid of it? The 24-70 is great for this type of shot, as your post illustrates!

it just seems soft on my 5DMkii this photo was shot with the 1Dmkiii with no micro-adjustments

BrantG

27th of December 2009 (Sun), 08:51

it just seems soft on my 5DMkii this photo was shot with the 1Dmkiii with no micro-adjustments

IF that photo was taken with the 1D Mk III, could post one with the 5D Mark II?

Tareq

27th of December 2009 (Sun), 09:14

IF that photo was taken with the 1D Mk III, could post one with the 5D Mark II?

+1

This lens is sharp on all cameras from 350D up to 1DsIII, i don't have 5D mkII but it should be amazing on that camera.

Steveod

27th of December 2009 (Sun), 16:11

Took this last night at around 8pm inthe evening with my old 1D CLASSIC .iso 800,f5.6 and 1000 sec

Psychic1

27th of December 2009 (Sun), 18:09

24-70L and 1DsIII

vipergts831

27th of December 2009 (Sun), 22:13

Ive had the 7D for about a week and a half. Also purchased with it was the 24-70. Im loving this combo.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4220329306_646c53f33d.jpg

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BKGInc

27th of December 2009 (Sun), 23:02

Great photos Viper! I am using the brick with an old 40D and I love it also! Will be upgrading to a 7d or 5dII later next year.

Sam|McGuire

28th of December 2009 (Mon), 14:07

Canon 1d Mark II and 24-70mm F/2.8 L. I love this lens!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2728/4223057156_d317df97a9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dynastar666/4223057156/)
(Photo is clickable)

vipergts831

28th of December 2009 (Mon), 14:55

Great photos Viper! I am using the brick with an old 40D and I love it also! Will be upgrading to a 7d or 5dII later next year.

Thanks a lot BKG. Still learning the ropes on this 7D but so far shooting at very high isos dont seem to be an issue.

maxblack

28th of December 2009 (Mon), 15:32

Canon 1d Mark II and 24-70mm F/2.8 L. I love this lens!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2728/4223057156_d317df97a9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dynastar666/4223057156/)
(Photo is clickable)

Nice shot. Love the composition.

Sam|McGuire

28th of December 2009 (Mon), 15:57

Nice shot. Love the composition.
Thanks!

tonylong

28th of December 2009 (Mon), 20:49

Some from Friday night (Christmas dinner) taken with the 5D:

A couple hand-held available light shots at different views and settings with a plate of lamb:

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/120636681/original.jpg

http://upload.pbase.com/image/120636683/original.jpg

My attempts at close quarters shooting hand-held with a 580 EX on-camera (I haven't done local "hot spot" work, sorry:)):

http://upload.pbase.com/image/120636684/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/120636688/original.jpg

VegasBoz

28th of December 2009 (Mon), 21:15

My girlfriends kitten relaxing.

Tomminator855

28th of December 2009 (Mon), 21:59

My girlfriends kitten relaxing.

I was looking at a page before yours .it was the x mas food ,then as i scroll down i saw the cat in the sink i was WTH....lolzzzzz i thought the cat was the xmas food .. sorry but it crack me up lolzzzz .. nice picture though

FuturamaJSP

29th of December 2009 (Tue), 07:04

My girlfriends kitten relaxing.

awww she/he's sooo cute! haha I wonder why cats are so obsessed with washroom sinks :D course the one I had used to spend lots of time in there too but usually just play with running water :D

&%@*!#$% snow storm
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4193999223_fde3ecc214_o.jpg

echo

29th of December 2009 (Tue), 08:02

That's it. I've snapped. The 24-105 is going up for sale and am going back to the brick :)

True to my word I've ordered the brick. I wonder if many people come back to it?

ChrisGorabPhotography

29th of December 2009 (Tue), 08:27

True to my word I've ordered the brick. I wonder if many people come back to it?

I sold my Brick not too long ago, and although I'm getting more comfortable sticking with my primes, I may end up getting this back. Sometimes I do miss the freedom of being able to zoom in and out, especially when trying to follow young nieces.

agphotography

29th of December 2009 (Tue), 10:21

True to my word I've ordered the brick. I wonder if many people come back to it?

I did.

I bought my first copy in 2005, and sold it in 2008 when I decided I'd rather have a 24L. After about a month It became obvious that I still needed the 24-70 for most of the shooting I do, so I sold the 24L and re-bought a new 24-70.

I miss the 24L quite a bit, but the 24-70 is just so good.

ScarySquirrel

29th of December 2009 (Tue), 12:34

Probably processed this too much but I was just having a play :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2702/4179495985_49b2bbe120_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/4179495985/)

BKGInc

29th of December 2009 (Tue), 21:40

True to my word I've ordered the brick. I wonder if many people come back to it?

I'm on my second brick. I sold my first one here trying to figure out my shooting needs and went to a 16-35 II. After using that for about a year I am now the proud owner of a brand new brick. Glad to be back in the Brick Club!

SnoDork

29th of December 2009 (Tue), 22:20

gotta love da Brick!

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r260/m_baylon/Xmas_2009_NH/09Xmas05.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r260/m_baylon/01_NH_2009/NH_04_19.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r260/m_baylon/01_NH_2009/NH_04_13.jpg

Tomminator855

29th of December 2009 (Tue), 23:47

can't live without the brick .Even the weight is pain in the neck ,but it's a very useful piece of Glass that serve us very well.

echo

30th of December 2009 (Wed), 06:18

I did.

I bought my first copy in 2005, and sold it in 2008 when I decided I'd rather have a 24L. After about a month It became obvious that I still needed the 24-70 for most of the shooting I do, so I sold the 24L and re-bought a new 24-70.

I miss the 24L quite a bit, but the 24-70 is just so good.

I did the same thing! After a few weeks I was less than impressed at the old 24L though I do want the mkII. I was about to get the brick again but then a good offer for a 24-105L came up so got that, it's very nice but I need faster...

My new brick is in the post so hope to be playing with it tomorrow :)

-g-

30th of December 2009 (Wed), 10:43

http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww138/FocusPhoto/Portraits/Alex/IMG_5446.jpg

http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww138/FocusPhoto/Portraits/Alex/IMG_5440-Edit-1.jpg

http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww138/FocusPhoto/Portraits/Alex/IMG_5427-1.jpg

BKGInc

30th of December 2009 (Wed), 10:54

Great photos Geno............love the color.

Feudal1

30th of December 2009 (Wed), 12:20

Great shots Geno!

-g-

30th of December 2009 (Wed), 12:27

Thanks, guys.

DEfinitivecars

30th of December 2009 (Wed), 23:11

Loving this lens!!!

Some recent Favs.

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TC_Fenua

31st of December 2009 (Thu), 16:35

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S30L28

31st of December 2009 (Thu), 16:59

gotta love da Brick!

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r260/m_baylon/01_NH_2009/NH_04_19.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r260/m_baylon/01_NH_2009/NH_04_13.jpg

How did you get flare like that? I REALLY like it!

guyzer09

31st of December 2009 (Thu), 19:13

runninmann

31st of December 2009 (Thu), 19:50

I am in a huge debate to either get the 24-70L or 17-55IS for my 50d. Its such a hard choice cause I look through both lens archives and the pictures are awesome. I am really concerned about the dust/wobbly focus ring/IS going bad on the 17-55IS. Many have told me that the 17-55 is ideal for crop bodies but is the 24-70L that limiting? I shoot alot of portraits and am setting up a mini studio in my garage at the moment. Anyone here with a crop that owned both or swapped one out for the other? thank youI notice that you have the 28-135. Do you often find it to be much too narrow for your style?

For most of the past 4 years, I've used the Tamron 28-75 then the 24-70 as my main lens with my 20D and 40D. There have been times when I wished I had more width, especially when shooting indoor events. However, most of the time, 24mm FL has been wide enough for my tastes.

I think it depends on the photographer and the environment in which she shoots.

guyzer09

31st of December 2009 (Thu), 21:28

When outdoors its good cause I can use my feet to back up but in indoors I do find it kinda restricting. I have my sigma 24mm and the 8mm difference seems pretty significant from the 28-135. Just really want all opinions and experiences from owners of these two before commiting to the huge purchase.

quadrap

31st of December 2009 (Thu), 21:55

with 1DMk3

http://kendraalexis.com/caie2.jpg

http://kendraalexis.com/caie.jpg

TampaFoto

1st of January 2010 (Fri), 04:02

The brick on my new 7d. Little off as they were shot handheld . The lens , Camera and weather were perfect, too bad I did not have my tripod. Fireworks over Tampa Bay Florida. Wish they were better.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2667/4232538551_e499291219_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4232538327_65c97fb8b8_b.jpg[/img}

[img]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4233310304_c76839ef96_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2789/4232537815_589c27b5e7_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4233309882_90763e0371_b.jpg

Tareq

1st of January 2010 (Fri), 04:09

HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL OF YOU!!!

BKGInc

1st of January 2010 (Fri), 20:37

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/6050/watch01.jpg

SWEET!

MrChad

1st of January 2010 (Fri), 20:54

Love the brick...

xMClass

1st of January 2010 (Fri), 23:01

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2570/4229697432_c90376e6af.jpg

TC_Fenua

2nd of January 2010 (Sat), 02:01

SWEET!

Thanks :)

S7000

2nd of January 2010 (Sat), 06:03

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4236091467_4f81031d1d_b.jpg

ScarySquirrel

2nd of January 2010 (Sat), 06:35

This was taken looking towards Beachy Head, East Sussex in England. Beachy Head is an amazing place, with a cliff and vertical drop around 530 feet high, making it a notorious suicide spot! Standing on the edge actually makes me feel sick!!

In the distance of the photo you can see Belle Tout Lighthouse, which is no longer working. At the foot of the cliff is a working lighthouse, which you can actually walk to when the tide is out. If you time the walk wrong though you risk getting trapped against the cliff as the tide rises with a 30 minute walk either way to escape! Not good

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2728/4228441986_2f1bdc05d8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/4228441986/)

BrantG

2nd of January 2010 (Sat), 09:14

^^

Beautiful shot. Could you tell me about the setup for this shot? Was it a combination of shots or filters used?

ScarySquirrel

2nd of January 2010 (Sat), 15:37

^^

Beautiful shot. Could you tell me about the setup for this shot? Was it a combination of shots or filters used?

Thanks.

I didn't use any filters, but it did require a fair amount of work in Photoshop and Lightroom. I used the Graduated Filter in Lightroom to get a balanced exposure between the ground and sky, then the usual tweaks to Curves, some dodging and burning, saturation (to bring out some colour in the sky), but most of all, removing the dust speckles from my filthy Canon 5D sensor :p

xMClass

2nd of January 2010 (Sat), 17:17

@ ScarySquirrel I hope you're printing and framing that. Wonderful shot.

agphotography

2nd of January 2010 (Sat), 21:42

@scarysquirrel, that is just an outstanding shot! So beautiful! I would love to visit this place!

I want a print of this in my office!

ScarySquirrel

3rd of January 2010 (Sun), 07:23

Thanks :)

This isn't my photo, but it shows the cliff face, Belle Tout Lighthouse as in my photo, and the functional Lighthouse at the foot of the cliff. It is my favourite place to go around here!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/digiquest/378276313/

agphotography

3rd of January 2010 (Sun), 14:14

djharmonix

4th of January 2010 (Mon), 09:11

wide open at 70mm ISO1600:

http://www.pbase.com/nicolasshapiro/image/120770992/original.jpg

J-B

4th of January 2010 (Mon), 14:46

Great photo ScarySquirrel!

bioman35

4th of January 2010 (Mon), 19:35

Will the 40D be a good match for this lens or is the body a bit dated to take advantage of what the lens has to offer?

djharmonix

4th of January 2010 (Mon), 19:45

Will the 40D be a good match for this lens or is the body a bit dated to take advantage of what the lens has to offer?

I was using this lens on a 20D for years I dunno why it would be a problem with the 40D! It'll be sharp as hell!

agphotography

4th of January 2010 (Mon), 21:30

Will the 40D be a good match for this lens or is the body a bit dated to take advantage of what the lens has to offer?

I use it all the time on a 40D you'll really enjoy it!

10megapixel

4th of January 2010 (Mon), 21:34

My girlfriends kitten relaxing.

That's too cute! :D

egordon99

4th of January 2010 (Mon), 21:41

Will the 40D be a good match for this lens or is the body a bit dated to take advantage of what the lens has to offer?

Huh? Considering this lens came out well before the 40D came out, why would the 40D be a problem? Heck, folks were using this lens on FILM bodies :lol:

http://www.wlcastleman.com/equip/reviews/24_70/index.htm

Article is from 2004. I believe the 40D came out in 2007.

I use it on my 40D with no ill effects (and spectacular image quality)

And the folks using it on their 5Ds, that body is older than the 40D.

S-S

4th of January 2010 (Mon), 23:01

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2728/4228441986_2f1bdc05d8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/4228441986/)

photo WIN - and thanks for the info, interesting read :)

HSK

5th of January 2010 (Tue), 21:45

Havn't posted much recent from the brick, these are a few old ones I was looking at.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2494/3848256636_5656920f44_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2511/3959304121_e87cea6a5a_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3420/3960073516_58f0f0bc93_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2468/3630529164_9c8baf1169_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3654/3629713885_bcc9c0c4c6_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3606/3630529570_89e7332879_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3638/3581675518_619f7e45a8_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3623/3581675172_0ceb98f2ae_o.jpg

grainoflight

6th of January 2010 (Wed), 05:03

Thanks.

I didn't use any filters, but it did require a fair amount of work in Photoshop and Lightroom. I used the Graduated Filter in Lightroom to get a balanced exposure between the ground and sky, then the usual tweaks to Curves, some dodging and burning, saturation (to bring out some colour in the sky), but most of all, removing the dust speckles from my filthy Canon 5D sensor :p

I don't really post much, but had to write a response to your image.

that picture is outstanding.

10megapixel

6th of January 2010 (Wed), 05:49

I don't really post much, but had to write a response to your image.

that picture is outstanding.

+1 Awesome job.

vipergts831

6th of January 2010 (Wed), 10:33

Havn't posted much recent from the brick, these are a few old ones I was looking at.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3420/3960073516_58f0f0bc93_o.jpg

Man i really like this one, Just wished you had used a lower f stop to bring out the detail in the whole shot. Good work anyways!

xMClass

6th of January 2010 (Wed), 16:25

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4209083795_fe290fb033.jpg

Mooseknuckle

6th of January 2010 (Wed), 17:44

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2728/4228441986_2f1bdc05d8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/4228441986/)

Oh wow...this is amazing.

jeppoy

6th of January 2010 (Wed), 18:32

I believe I've taken this one with the Brick.

Pearlallica

7th of January 2010 (Thu), 00:56

hey again jeppy. We both posted in the 5D2 and 24-70 threads at the same time. Commented on yours in the 5D2 thread.

taken with the 24-70L just this morning
http://www.intothenew.ca/images/jon/my%20piano.jpg

tonylong

7th of January 2010 (Thu), 01:56

One from tonight, a local airfield taken in the cold and wind from a pedestrian bridge that crosses overhead. One shot, but I cropped it to panorama dimensions because it looked better. Taken with the 5D Classic...

http://upload.pbase.com/tonylong/image/120872784.jpg

UK DSLR NEWBIE

7th of January 2010 (Thu), 13:20

I pick mine up on SATURDAY!! Can't wait!

shanni

8th of January 2010 (Fri), 03:10

I love this lens on my 40D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/3161733518_83f3cb6078_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3318/3332883578_1b529e26ba.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2507/4205579742_12b9841987.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2498/4217371242_d7763f86b6.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2689/4166614099_c39b5ce283.jpg

djharmonix

8th of January 2010 (Fri), 10:31

Great studio lens.

http://www.pbase.com/nicolasshapiro/image/120894151/original.jpg

vipergts831

8th of January 2010 (Fri), 11:35

Great studio lens.

http://www.pbase.com/nicolasshapiro/image/120894151/original.jpg

I loved these when i was younger!

TampaFoto

8th of January 2010 (Fri), 11:37

This Foto needs to be removed at once . Your making the rest of us look bad. Love this shot. WOW!!!!!!!!!

This was taken looking towards Beachy Head, East Sussex in England. Beachy Head is an amazing place, with a cliff and vertical drop around 530 feet high, making it a notorious suicide spot! Standing on the edge actually makes me feel sick!!

In the distance of the photo you can see Belle Tout Lighthouse, which is no longer working. At the foot of the cliff is a working lighthouse, which you can actually walk to when the tide is out. If you time the walk wrong though you risk getting trapped against the cliff as the tide rises with a 30 minute walk either way to escape! Not good

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2728/4228441986_2f1bdc05d8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scarysquirrel/4228441986/)

djharmonix

8th of January 2010 (Fri), 12:28

This Foto needs to be removed at once . Your making the rest of us look bad. Love this shot. WOW!!!!!!!!!

QFT! this has to be in the top 10 shots ive seen in 2009

(im sayin 2009 so it leaves some competition for 2010!! :D )

UK DSLR NEWBIE

9th of January 2010 (Sat), 09:22

Just unpacked mine, and all I can say is WOW! what an upgrade from my kit lens worth every penny (and there were a lot of them) hoping I will get out today to try It out.

BKGInc

9th of January 2010 (Sat), 11:45

Just unpacked mine, and all I can say is WOW! what an upgrade from my kit lens worth every penny (and there were a lot of them) hoping I will get out today to try It out.

Congratz on the lens...........you will absolutely love it! Now go out and get us some photos! haha!

BKGInc

9th of January 2010 (Sat), 11:47

fi20100

9th of January 2010 (Sat), 14:53

Just unpacked mine, and all I can say is WOW! what an upgrade from my kit lens worth every penny (and there were a lot of them) hoping I will get out today to try It out.

If you were coming from the 18-55 kit lens, then it's a HUGE difference in many ways! Congrats!

xMClass

9th of January 2010 (Sat), 20:57

A few from today's auto show.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4259973765_5264fc7e4e.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4259990639_a1a835771b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4260738950_3e7d5653cc.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2689/4260708270_1abec71212.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4259949371_de8e006bc7.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2678/4259942527_db33a47007.jpg

More on my website.

goingsking

10th of January 2010 (Sun), 10:31

night

Shooting Mode Shutter-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 0.6
Av( Aperture Value ) 4.0
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation +2/3
ISO Speed 1600
Lens EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Focal Length 24.0mm

day
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/100
Av( Aperture Value ) 11.0
Metering Mode Partial Metering
Exposure Compensation +2/3
ISO Speed 400
Lens EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Focal Length 35.0mm

I know, wrong lens.................

djharmonix

10th of January 2010 (Sun), 12:59

XPLOSV

10th of January 2010 (Sun), 16:49

Camera: Canon EOS 400D Digital
Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 34 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Len: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Touch up with: LR and resize with PS

Pic of my Mini:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2482/4263978040_4ea51a594b_o.jpg

punkerz123

10th of January 2010 (Sun), 22:28

wow i accidently clicked this thread and the pictures are incredible! Huge mistake... I'm outta here before I get tempted!

boy53

10th of January 2010 (Sun), 23:18

Here are mine and still learning :D

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4257483513_03ed4231ba_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2705/4258242602_ca1cb6588c_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4257483133_a8e7d01e6e_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2697/4247866680_5798492121_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4247866432_6eb5d26349_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2799/4247091211_b594164e8f_b.jpg

Handheld 6 Secs
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2685/4247866032_b05e4539ce_b.jpg

Alejandro Sandoval

10th of January 2010 (Sun), 23:45

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4265185384_dd71c73d91_o.jpg

kbh2107

10th of January 2010 (Sun), 23:51

Boy53, u got some awesome night shots man!!!!! sweet!!!!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4239326521_da913881f3_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2740/4249763039_f74a962a2d_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2752/4255659405_5b5a3dffa4_b.jpg

XPLOSV

10th of January 2010 (Sun), 23:58

got couple:

I like #2 and #3 a lot :D

kbh2107

11th of January 2010 (Mon), 00:00

I like #2 and #3 a lot :D

XPLOSV, thanks man!!!! :-)

boy53

11th of January 2010 (Mon), 00:15

Boy53, u got some awesome night shots man!!!!! sweet!!!!

Thanks Kbh2107 :)

Btw, did you use Polarizer filter on your first shot?

kbh2107

11th of January 2010 (Mon), 04:20

Thanks Kbh2107 :)

Btw, did you use Polarizer filter on your first shot?

boy53, yeah i did.

DozerLYP

11th of January 2010 (Mon), 14:02

Taz with 2 off camera Speedlite and 5D2

http://dozerlyp.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p406241624-5.jpg

vipergts831

11th of January 2010 (Mon), 14:05

Taz with 2 off camera Speedlite and 5D2

Rotweilers are great dogs!!!

echo

11th of January 2010 (Mon), 17:34

xdmg

12th of January 2010 (Tue), 00:29

took these awhile ago at a work event.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4268321704_051868a6dd_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4267572395_031f62bbb8_b.jpg

goingsking

12th of January 2010 (Tue), 07:28

Boy53, really great night shots, I assume you were using a tripod on those that you didn't indicate as hand held? The nights I took pictures were very windy and cold. Needless to say, it wasn't a 24-70L but a24-105L........I must have been sleeping when I posted. I have to say, if I were 30 years younger, I would relocate to OZ....what a wonderful place to live.

fi20100

12th of January 2010 (Tue), 07:43

It has really been winterly beautiful here lately with snow everywhere. As I took the camera out for a quick walk, I thought I would give the 24-70L a chance (instead of the 17-40L).

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4268919790_8032fc85d7_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chaos2/4268919790/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4268170371_ca19eb421c_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chaos2/4268170371/)

It was really foggy, but I think I got at least a few keepers :)