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

[JoeW]

Here are 2 more--very different uses. What a great lens.

[danskim]

I really like the picture with the trucks.
Good work, JoeW.

[350D_Noob]

Posted this in the people section as well.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g103/JGabriel_Photo/IMG_7519.jpg

[Cerbera LM]

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e319/1234Alh/2007-08-04DallasDownton-53.jpg

Reunion Tower Dallas, TX

[Yanis]

Here's one...

http://mysticlens.com/publicgallery/albums/userpics/10001/IMG_1803_800.jpg

Peace,
Yanis :D

[Alejandro Sandoval]

http://www.alejandrosandoval.com/Eric/IMG_7569-2.jpg

[joakim]

http://obj.fotosidan.se/obj/photo/28/28ebc16575d0251993f61d96146d448e.jpg

http://obj.fotosidan.se/obj/photo/b6/b689879dabcd0a461309cfdd0e39b080.jpg

http://obj.fotosidan.se/obj/photo/f0/f06181871c61113d97c7fa968be2a119.jpg

3 of my first pictures with my new 5D and the 24-70 lens..

[roetevs]

Great shots everyone.

http://roelteves.com/forums_images/bgarden.jpg

http://roelteves.com/forums_images/bgardenc.jpg

[-spam-]

Here is a few from the one day that i used this lens for.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1121/546961577_6dd98b2137.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-spam-/546961577/in/set-72157601461760224/)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1130/540326682_e5283bbbc1.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-spam-/540326682/in/set-72157601461760224/)

There is a few more the the set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-spam-/sets/72157601461760224/) i created for it on my flickr too.

[Rehuel]

Here are some of mine :D

[echo]

Here's one at f/2.8

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/181543246-L.jpg

[ChrisBlaze]

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/rickrockin/_B9K1952.jpg

[Franko515]

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/rickrockin/_B9K1952.jpg

:shock: Wow!!!!!

[da_teacher]

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/rickrockin/_B9K1952.jpg
WOWZERS!!! Was that at HIN?

[royv]

http://www.alejandrosandoval.com/Eric/IMG_7569-2.jpg

Am I spotting a finger infront of the lens? :eek:

[ChrisBlaze]

WOWZERS!!! Was that at HIN?
No, it was at the Hawaii Street Car Showoff, her name is Pualei (http://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=11682).

[Mum2J&M]

Hmmm... looks a little saline-ish to me, or don't they use that anymore? ;)

[Franko515]

A couple of my daughter

[TBAATAR]

I hate this thread!

:(

[TMR Design]

Beautiful black and whites Franko. I really like the second one.

[Franko515]

Beautiful black and whites Franko. I really like the second one.

Thanks, I think since I have taken my 580EX II off camera my lighting and pictures have improved :D

[Franko515]

My new toy :cool: 18" Amazing Spiderman (super posable)

[Kamik636]

yay, i've got pics for this lens now.
eh, just 2 I took the other day anyways.

http://members.shaw.ca/kamikaze128/pics/foreststream.jpg
http://members.shaw.ca/kamikaze128/pics/leafygreen.jpg

[dan_1337]

Paragon on Orchard Rd, Singapore, 2006.
http://i19.tinypic.com/2hdo21j.jpg
24mm, f11, 2s, ISO100

The resized JPEG doesn't do it justice. On the full 100% crop RAW, it is sharp enough to cut cheese with more vibrant colours.

Miss Chinese University, 2007.
http://i1.tinypic.com/4vhvaec.jpg
35mm, f5, 1/80, ISO800

[Pete]

First shot out of my new 24-70 - no sharpening or other PP

http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/IMG_9902.jpg
Large - http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/large/IMG_9902.jpg

100% crop
http://the-aperture.com/IMG_9902-crop.jpg

[radiohead]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1248/1241938778_8f119a72c1_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1283/1241938326_78633c7d22_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1015/1241904722_602c902d04_o.jpg

[Rehuel]

Here is one I took the other day.

[Alejandro Sandoval]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1144/1339782026_a7dc868817.jpg

[Rehuel]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1144/1339782026_a7dc868817.jpg

Now this is why this lens rocks!!!!

[coolmonk]

Now this is why this lens rocks!!!!

I'm sure the lighting helps add to the lens' appeal as well in that photo. Not saying the lens doesn't rock...it's wicked sharp!

[Alejandro Sandoval]

Other shoot with my Fav Glass

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1290/622638823_8ca1d69eb2_o.jpg

[coolmonk]

My first shot with this glass.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1154/1405004316_b1183612ed_o.jpg

[GrendelZ]

Man what beautiful shots.. I was thinking about a 24-105is but I think you've sold me on this one.

[coolmonk]

Man what beautiful shots.. I was thinking about a 24-105is but I think you've sold me on this one.

They're both equally nice actually. If I had to have only one of them on my 40D, I'd pick the 24-70 too.

[bagtagsell]

A few from the local sculpture park
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1248/1418634104_21339474f9.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1141/1418623286_dc17ae0029.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1176/1417769433_d981a7cd4c.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1017/1417778853_d4da0867f7.jpg?v=0

[bagtagsell]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1024/1132622393_af1574f6b1.jpg?v=0

[coolmonk]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1181/1443996294_715e9c7d92.jpg

[TMR Design]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1024/1132622393_af1574f6b1.jpg?v=0

I'm not sure why but I think this shot is just fantastic. It appeals to me on so many levels.

[2Future4U]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1025/1440216367_afe627f625_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1122/1441071146_9b5a672465_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1309/1440208107_18dacfb977_b.jpg

[jorl]

24-70L @ 70mm f4.5 ISO 100

[fiveFPS]

whoa the colors on that F1 car really stands out

[yabbie]

Here's one from Cambodia, I had this lens attached to my camera pretty much for the whole trip.

Not as sharp as my primes, but it had the right focal length for everything. Well worth the weight, you get used to it!

[Franko515]

My daughters first day of kindergarden (the bus is arriving)

[SouthNola]

^^^ Well done!

[TMR Design]

My daughters first day of kindergarden (the bus is arriving)

Hi Franko,

You're going to have to stop posting pictures of your daughter. She is just too cute. :D

Another great shot with beautiful skin tone and nice lighting. The camera loves her. ;)

[Rehuel]

My daughters first day of kindergarden (the bus is arriving)

This is an absoulutely great shot. Love the composition and the bus just adds to the story (yes, I think that this shot tells a story). Your lighting is great.

[adned]

Shot at iso 1600, thank's Canon for this wonderful CMOS.Exif available.
BTW, 24-70 it's fantastic lens.
http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/8108/img5501webpi1.jpg

[Tareq]

My daughters first day of kindergarden (the bus is arriving)

Great Franko, you know something? if you didn't say that the bus arriving then there will not be a story to tell, but as you said that the bus arriving you made this shot alive and i imagine it.

[Franko515]

^^^ Well done!

Thanks :D

Hi Franko,

You're going to have to stop posting pictures of your daughter. She is just too cute. :D

Another great shot with beautiful skin tone and nice lighting. The camera loves her. ;)

Thanks so much for the comments, my daughter thanks you also sir.

This is an absoulutely great shot. Love the composition and the bus just adds to the story (yes, I think that this shot tells a story). Your lighting is great.

Thanks, I am really trying to improve my composition and lighting :D

Great Franko, you know something? if you didn't say that the bus arriving then there will not be a story to tell, but as you said that the bus arriving you made this shot alive and i imagine it.

Thanks, I am glad you liked the shot and story behind it ;)

[Pete]

http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/IMG_0569.jpg
Larger (better) http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/large/IMG_0569.jpg

http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/img_0431.jpg
Large - http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/large/img_0431.jpg

[Franko515]

^^^Great shots, 1 is SHARP!!!! :cool:, Were you really close to the bird or is this a crop?

I cant explain but before I clicked on the EXIF I knew these were 5D shots, they just look 5Dish. Gotta get me one too ;)

[Pete]

^^^Great shots, 1 is SHARP!!!! :cool:, Were you really close to the bird or is this a crop?

I cant explain but before I clicked on the EXIF I knew these were 5D shots, they just look 5Dish. Gotta get me one too ;)

It's been cropped slightly (see attachment), and I was about 2ft away from it. It was at the end of a falconry display and the falconer was standing there letting people take pictures of it.

I'm very very impressed with the 24-70. Blindingly sharp.

[Pete]

Right out of the camera. No levels/curves or sharpening, just resize. Oh, and it's ISO1600

http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/normal/img_0237.jpg
Large http://www.the-aperture.com/EE/photos/large/img_0237.jpg

[Tareq]

:cry::cry::cry:
I am so sad, i look at my 24-70 and i feel it is looks like a disabled.
Still the filter is stuck on the lens after the dropping few months ago and i didn't take it to the service for some reasons, i don't know what to do, i can use it now as it is but i can't attach any filter on it and the lens cap is not holding on that filter so it is looks like unprotected as well, i love this lens so Damn crazy and really i feel sad i don't use it for a while, i even took it with me in my trip even i never use it, it is my first L anyway.

[blam]

you're going to hasve to try harder to get that filter off!

[Tareq]

you're going to hasve to try harder to get that filter off!

HEHE, i am scared.
I am sure there is a way to take off that filter without sending to the service but i can't take any risk to try harder as you said.

[Ronny]

Shoot with canon EOS digital rebel ISO200; Daylight WB; 1/200; f/2.8; 24-70L @ 48mm; converted RAW->JPEG with DPP using Portrait Picture Style

http://img463.imageshack.us/img463/962/img3930qn8.jpg

[crosswire]

im was thinking of getting teh 17-55 canon..now i saw the pics of these..how does it compare? with the 24-70
I prefered a wideangle lens but not sure how good the 24-70 is with wide shots..but i do have a canon prime 50mm 2.8 tho.

[Tareq]

im was thinking of getting teh 17-55 canon..now i saw the pics of these..how does it compare? with the 24-70
I prefered a wideangle lens but not sure how good the 24-70 is with wide shots..but i do have a canon prime 50mm 2.8 tho.

If you will have FF body then it will be great wide enough.

[crosswire]

If you will have FF body then it will be great wide enough.
I just sold the 350xt and got a brand new 30d wit the kit lens.however, im looking to get serious with a good lens.
A lens good for travel to europe..landscapes..close up shots..portraits..etc
wide shots for churches..low light goodness

[Tareq]

I just sold the 350xt and got a brand new 30d wit the kit lens.however, im looking to get serious with a good lens.
A lens good for travel to europe..landscapes..close up shots..portraits..etc
wide shots for churches..low light goodness

When i was in Paris and Geneva my main lenses were: 10-22, 16-35, 24-70.
Many will advice you to go with 10-22 and 24-105 if you want to take few lenses and travel light, if more than o 1.6x start with 10mm [canon 10-22, sigma 10-20] and it is up to you if you want to stop on 70mm or 105mm or 200mm, if you want to stop at 70mm then get 10-22 and 24-70, if you want 105 then instead of 24-70 get 24-105, if you want 200mm then get 10-22, 24-70, and 70-200, i can recommend you to get 17-55 which is great but then which lens from 55mm you want? 24-70 and 24-105 covering focal length on 17-55 from 24 to 55 which should be another lens, so think of few lenses which can cover most focal length from say 10 or even 17 up to 100 or 200mm.
When i was in Scotland i was using 5D and 16-35L and 24-105L only [i used 70-200 once but not main or necesary lens, and my 100-400 never left my bag].

[crosswire]

Thanks tariq.
regarding the f2.8 and f4..how much difference is there in image quality or lens quality between the 24-105L f4 or any other lens in the same spectrum but f2.8

what would u recommend fo rinterior shots of churches in rome or castles where low light makes it good to hav a good lens.

[TMR Design]

Unless you must have a zoom I would consider the 24mm f/1.4L or the 35mm f/1.4L. There's nothing like a fast prime for low light.

[Tareq]

Thanks tariq.
regarding the f2.8 and f4..how much difference is there in image quality or lens quality between the 24-105L f4 or any other lens in the same spectrum but f2.8

what would u recommend fo rinterior shots of churches in rome or castles where low light makes it good to hav a good lens.

check those primes which have f2 or f1.8 and lower, 50 1.4 will be my choice, if you want to go wider then choose 35 or 24.
I uploaded some photos taken from inside Notredam church in Paris using my 10-22 on my 350D or 16-35 on my 30D, i was using ISO1600 & 3200 most of the time even at f2.8 or 3.5[on 10-22].

[JohnAng]

well i have only had thislens for a very short time and am still new to photography so please go easy

As i haven't had a real chance to play with this new lens i thought i would take some pictures in the front yard with it

here is one of them

http://members.optusnet.com.au/ppiart/IMG_0201.jpg

[off]

Here are some shots from a trip I took to the Big Island of Hawai'i last month. Those of you who have this lens are VERY fortunate!

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e302/Off76/Hawaii%20and%20Japan%20August%202007/Resize/IMG_1045.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e302/Off76/Hawaii%20and%20Japan%20August%202007/Resize/IMG_0624.jpg

[Lord_Malone]

My daughters first day of kindergarden (the bus is arriving)

Love this shot.

[Franko515]

Love this shot.

Hey, thanks :D

[Cap0ne]

Boys, can you please help a brother and post some crops from 100% @f2.8 , 4 and 5.6 ?

I just bought this baby 3 days ago and ,for that money, i'm a bit disapointed because of the sharpness. Above f4 it seems to be ok, but below...i'm not so happy. And the thing is that i bought it cause i need it to shoot in low light conditions. That's why i'm not so happy with f4 and above.
Or maybe i was using primes for too long ? :D

[4x4rock]

Here's a couple at f2.8

1/80 f2.8 ISO 1600
http://www.sonnycao.com/gallery/albums/photowalk/stanford/HE7F5030.jpg


1/80 f2.8 ISO 800
http://www.sonnycao.com/gallery/albums/photowalk/stanford/HE7F5226.jpg

[Franko515]

Boys, can you please help a brother and post some crops from 100% @f2.8 , 4 and 5.6 ?

I just bought this baby 3 days ago and ,for that money, i'm a bit disapointed because of the sharpness. Above f4 it seems to be ok, but below...i'm not so happy. And the thing is that i bought it cause i need it to shoot in low light conditions. That's why i'm not so happy with f4 and above.
Or maybe i was using primes for too long ? :D

The DOF of this lens wide open is very shallow (depending on distance to subject and focal length)..........

Examples (Using a 30D 1.6x crop)

2.8 @ 50mm and 5 ft from subject
near 4.85 ft
far 5.16 ft
total 0.23 ft
in front of subject 0.15 ft
behind subject 0.16 ft

2.8 @ 50mm and 10 ft from subject
near 9.39 ft
far 10.7 ft
total 1.29 ft
in front of subject 0.61 ft
behind subject 0.69 ft

2.8 @ 50mm and 20ft from subject
near 17.7 ft
far 23 ft
total 5.9 ft
in front of subject 2.3 ft
behind subject 2.99 ft

2.8 @ 24mm and 10 ft from subject
near 7.8 ft
far 13.9 ft
total 6.13 ft
in front of subject 2.2 ft
behind subject 3.93 ft

This leads lots of people IMO to think its soft or misfocusing. Maybe you knew this already, I just offered this as a possible cause.

You can find the online DOF calculator HERE (http://www.dofmaster.com/dofjs.html) or if you have a Palm OS device you can use THIS ONE (http://www.dofmaster.com/custom3.html)(I have this one and its helped me alot)

Hope this helps ya, if not you then maybe others ;)

[Cap0ne]

Hehe. I have a DOF calc on my phone :)
Thanks anyway for the effort.

I compared my results with ones from a friend's copy, and it's ok.
I think it was just me, dreaming for a prime lens sharpness on a zoom.
Anyway, for 1200$ i think it could be better @f2.8...
But i'm starting to like it, cause it's making my work a lot more easyer :)

[docchaez]

The DOF of this lens wide open is very shallow ..........
This leads lots of people IMO to think its soft or misfocusing....

I think you're absolutely right on that, Franko. I use my 24-70 at f/2.8 all the time when I take pictures of my son indoors due to rather poor lighting. And of course my son never stays put and moves around constantly. When he moves back and forth a little bit, I get some soft images. And when he moves quite a bit, then I'm way OOO. :lol: I also have a 30D and I've tried Al Servo mode in similar situations, but my results weren't that good.

[austincabot]

Hehe. I have a DOF calc on my phone :)


A calculator? Or an actual program? Details?

[Mycroft]

Master-9: Edmonton Alberta Canada

there is a set of 4. each with a different climate. they are greenhouses.

Woot, the Muttart Conservatory. I've lived here for 30 years and I've only been there once. I wanted my $8.50 back. :lol:

[blam]

Woot, the Muttart Conservatory. I've lived here for 30 years and I've only been there once. I wanted my $8.50 back. :lol:

LOL!

I've been in there twice and I've never had to pay ;)

[Lord_Malone]

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/1448/img8096uc5.jpg

[Lord_Malone]

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/4809/img9061st8.jpg

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/963/img9090wt2.jpg

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/5424/img9155ld1.jpg

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/5599/img9164cz5.jpg

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/8514/img9279gu9.jpg

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/7250/img9308xx2.jpg

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/8308/img9327uf3.jpg

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/9827/img9347pi5.jpg

[Lord_Malone]

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/5407/img9363me4.jpg

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/3328/img9438fc7.jpg

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/4817/img9447si8.jpg

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/5609/img9486ai4.jpg

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/1493/img9209cp8.jpg

[Lord_Malone]

Hey guys. I did all the post processing on my monitor at work (Hey I'm off work! I just stayed at the office a little later) which is not calibrated. I'm wondering if these shots are appearing underexposed as they are posted right now.

[angryhampster]

They look fine to me. :)

Nice shots.

[TMR Design]

Exposures look good man. I'm on a 20" iMac.

[Tareq]

LM, your shots telling alot of stories, i hate them as i feel myself into a WAR.

[off]

Those are great action shots, puts the viewer in the atmosphere of the obstacle course.

BTW... on my calibrated Dell 2407WFP, those images look fine.

[blam]

great p ics lord malone.

[Cap0ne]

A calculator? Or an actual program? Details?

It's a java soft for cell phones. You enter the f number, focal lenght and the distance you are focusing at and it gives you details about your dof :)

You can download it from here: http://www.curved-light.net/software/

[Nikolas]

There was a reddish tone in some of them, especially in the close ups.
Were these taken late afternoon? Or was it the reflections off the red painted boards?
Great shots btw.

[Lord_Malone]

There was a reddish tone in some of them, especially in the close ups.
Were these taken late afternoon? Or was it the reflections off the red painted boards?
Great shots btw.

In one shot it's definitely the red paint reflecting. I reduced saturation in the orange and red channels in some shots to give the skin a more natural tone, but wasn't sure if I was successful. Oh well. I was bored at work and was just going over some shots I took of our cadets during their ROTC weekend training event. ;)

[Lord_Malone]

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/7752/img8158sm0ej9.jpg

[jacobsen1]

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/karat-lights/IMG_2724.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/moseley-lights/IMG_2672.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/nikki-belly/IMG_2735.jpg

[Cap0ne]

Great photos Jacobsen !

Bad boy :)
@2.8
http://www.fototarget.ro/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=36070

[whiskaz]

I'll add this one to the archive. Even on a crop body, I was able to get my daughter and the kite in the shot. I've had this lens for awhile now and it's pretty much still glued to the body. Primes are jealous.

http://www.thejonzes.net/gallery2/d/3859-1/_MG_3485.jpg

24mm, f/8

[Ronny]

Pope John Paul II (Cardinal Karol Wojtyla)

EF 24-70mm 2.8L @70mm, 1/60, f/4

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/7796/img2221me7.jpg

[M Powered]

By far my most used lens.

http://home.socal.rr.com/mpowered/chick1.jpg

http://home.socal.rr.com/mpowered/chick4.jpg

[Kristy]

It's my favorite lens... it's my only lens... I sold my other lenses after I bought this one... Now I need 70-200 IS f/2.8 and the 85mm f/1.8

Anyway here are a couple shots I like...

[David S]

Got to keep this thread going since this lens is just too good.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1306/903019232_9035272d84_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2200/1796026743_8e5d060102_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2241/1771009453_1f5a9c13e9_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2330/1771007841_c9d8713a77_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1382/912452955_751a362a6e_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1252/844778978_51487a1747_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/153/412408481_b1400f9213_o.jpg

[Lord_Malone]

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/7053/img0948wz1.jpg

[breakdown]

Why oh why can't this lens have IS as well?

[blam]

Why oh why can't this lens have IS as well?

a 3 lb walk around lens gets tiring ;)

[Rehuel]

Why oh why can't this lens have IS as well?

Why do you need IS from 24-70mm anyways??? Yes it's a big heavy lens but you get used to it and hand holding it is easy.

[JoeW]

IS would be great for this lens. Not essential, but great. Shot this with my 40d and 24-70 at 1250 ISO. If I had IS I might have been able to shoot it at a lower iso. I also shoot interiors. That's where I could really use IS. Yes, I use a tripod and that works great, but there are times when it would be nice to take some off-the-cuff shots of furnishings and not have to setup. First is the full shot of my cat. Second is a 100% crop--and the compression hurts the image a bit of course.

[Alejandro Sandoval]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2416/1609406356_d34265d8c4_o.jpg

[Lord_Malone]

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/4005/img0229editen7.jpg

[grimreaper]

IS would be great for this lens. Not essential, but great. Shot this with my 40d and 24-70 at 1250 ISO. If I had IS I might have been able to shoot it at a lower iso. I also shoot interiors. That's where I could really use IS. Yes, I use a tripod and that works great, but there are times when it would be nice to take some off-the-cuff shots of furnishings and not have to setup. First is the full shot of my cat. Second is a 100% crop--and the compression hurts the image a bit of course.
not rearlt into house cats , but that looks a cool cat :cool:

[blam]

I see some hand shake on that one Lord_Malone.

[JoeW]

not rearlt into house cats , but that looks a cool cat :cool:
Thanks. It is a Burmese and is really pretty cool--different than most other cats I've ever seen. We have three.

[ieatstars]

I wasn't so sure about this lens at first, but now I'm head over heals :)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1013/1232423027_02f9749230.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1417/1393522570_69ec632f12.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1268/1288834622_1693581d0f.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2214/1779662071_4612e4b420.jpg

[james0052]

here are 2 of mine.

Basketball one is: f2.8 1/640 iso 1600 @ 55mm

The fireworks is : f22 5 sec exposure iso 100 @ 24mm.(sorry about the image quality on this one, but lost a lot when i resized it)

[SouthNola]

Thanks. It is a Burmese and is really pretty cool--different than most other cats I've ever seen. We have three.

Burmese are great cats.

[jacobsen1]

Acadia this weekend:
http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/acadia/IMG_3112.jpg

http://www.benjacobsen.com/wp-content/gallery/acadia/IMG_3125.jpg

[Lord_Malone]

Great shots, Ben. You make the brick really shine.

[blam]

that first shot is awesome, Ben

[Alejandro Sandoval]

I know I know it's a bit big but kick ass

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1144/1339782026_b195ab1ba9_o.jpg

[b00ty]

Gorgeous shot!

[Tareq]

I know I know it's a bit big but kick ass



I never care it is big, this rule is not always ok, but you are right, it is a big kick ass.

[Halliday]

I know I know it's a bit big but kick ass


If I wasn't married that shot would totally be my computer wallpaper :cool:

[bluebomberx]

24mm at f/2.8
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2146/1911419467_4842c75544.jpg

70mm at f/2.8
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2072/1912149464_8885a89cc5.jpg

48mm at f/2.8
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2012/1812130212_4dcc012736.jpg?

63mm at f/2.8
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2058/1594330664_81c6ac2c68.jpg

34mm at f/2.8
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2063/1681588038_637a1c9442.jpg

55mm at f/5
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2418/1796285406_6400b40405.jpg

70mm at f/5.6
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2207/1863472941_1aff22b9d5.jpg

[Tareq]

24mm at f/2.8
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2146/1911419467_4842c75544.jpg

70mm at f/2.8
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2072/1912149464_8885a89cc5.jpg

48mm at f/2.8
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2012/1812130212_4dcc012736.jpg?

63mm at f/2.8
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2058/1594330664_81c6ac2c68.jpg

34mm at f/2.8
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2063/1681588038_637a1c9442.jpg

55mm at f/5
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2418/1796285406_6400b40405.jpg

70mm at f/5.6
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2207/1863472941_1aff22b9d5.jpg



Those shots are high quality, excellent.

[ieatstars]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/suuupra/IMG_4038s.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/suuupra/IMG_4090copy.jpg

[Bukka]

I just picked up a 24-70 earlier last nigth...i can't wait to shooot with this thing!

[Cap0ne]

You're gonna love it :)

http://www.fototarget.ro/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=37843

[Bukka]

Yeah, I can tell...I can't wait to use it for some serious work.

just a shot to play with it..
wood texture.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a9/scarface1980/IMG_0517.jpg

[dj_mkc]

I love this lens

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/4190/mauisunsetsailboathh7.jpg

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/5781/birdsofparadisebz8.jpg

[BenJammin]

I want one!!

[Ultimate CC]

http://danhonovich.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p461276842-5.jpg

[JimAskew]

62MM from inside my car and through the front window :)

[serbaniaotic]

Got mine today! Oh how I love the bokeh!

Now to learn how post process. Let's the fun begins.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/19691306@N07/2028038293/

[MannP]

Got mine just a few hours ago as well :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/mannanddulchtwo/Macro%20shots/_MG_7691.jpg

[dj_mkc]

Heres another shot from Maui Hawaii this road is going to Haleakala Crater

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/4088/road2heavenfh5.jpg

Haleakala Crater

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/3257/craterlc4.jpg

[bluebomberx]

48mm at f/8
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2119/2045834620_ca87d82f68.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/2045834620/)

70mm at f/8
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2338/2045461440_7eb2e01098.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/2045461440/)

70mm at f/5.6
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2352/1940852912_53b25fd0c1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/1940852912/)

[coolmonk]

I love this lens. Colors really pop and focusing is always spot on!

[AndySix]

My first outdoor picture with this lense:

http://www.andycam.no/albums/userpics/gamlehaugen.jpg

[leitch]

Just got mine on the weekend, and I'm so happy with it!

ISO 400, f/2.8, 1/125sec, 68mm, 580exII bounced off the ceiling.

Click for bigger:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2391/2052741068_896ccc9f6c.jpg?v=0 (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2391/2052741068_bcc9c060c6_o.jpg)

[orisky]

http://orisky.smugmug.com/photos/224507442-L.jpg

[Tubthumper]

Just got mine on the weekend, and I'm so happy with it!

ISO 400, f/2.8, 1/125sec, 68mm, 580exII bounced off the ceiling.

Click for bigger:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2391/2052741068_896ccc9f6c.jpg?v=0 (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2391/2052741068_bcc9c060c6_o.jpg)

Now THAT's sharp. Money's an issue for me (isn't it always?), otherwise I'd have one of these in a heartbeat: I think I'm going for the Tamron equivalent, though.

[Bukka]

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a9/scarface1980/IMG_0167.jpg

[gospastic]

i just got this lens. moving from the tamron 28-75, i'm very pleased so far.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2015/2058644974_5c0cb3eb1c_o.jpg

[ed rader]

okay i call this one light at the end of the bridge ;).

http://www.fototime.com/E930BC07DAEC11E/orig.jpg

ed rader

[thrash_273]

my wifee and baby(were still expecting due on 12/3):)

[bluebomberx]

This shot was taken with the 5D and 24-70 at f/5. The two prints in the center were taken with the 24-70 and Elan 7e on Kodak Gold 200 film *GASP*!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2274/2057557179_59396667a7_b.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/2057557179/)

[Zonieart]

i just got this lens. moving from the tamron 28-75, i'm very pleased so far.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2015/2058644974_5c0cb3eb1c_o.jpg

Gospastic - Did you notice the shadow at the bottom of the photo? It's usually caused by using the on camera flash with the lens hood on. Try removing the lens hood or using a hot shoe flash and see if that removes the shadow. It's a big lens, and the hood easily gets in the way.

[DORIFT]

Some photos I took during the weekend in Muriwai Beach in New Zealand. These birds are called Gannet, and they flew all the way over from Australia.

http://www.acgrafx.co.nz/common/photo/241107/muriwai002_pp_resize.jpg

http://www.acgrafx.co.nz/common/photo/241107/gannet005_pp_resize.jpg

http://www.acgrafx.co.nz/common/photo/241107/gannet006_pp_resize.jpg

http://www.acgrafx.co.nz/common/photo/241107/gannet007_pp_resize.jpg

http://www.acgrafx.co.nz/common/photo/241107/gannet008_pp_resize.jpg

Thanks for viewing :)

[Collin85]

Now THAT's sharp.

Most lenses can be shown to be that sharp when we're viewing a shot downsized like that, especially taking into consideration the prospect of additional PPing. The deal with the 24-70 is the colour and contrast.. it definitely gives more 'pop' than a similarly sharp lens, the 17-55.

[troypiggo]

Some photos I took during the weekend in Muriwai Beach in New Zealand. These birds are called Gannet, and they flew all the way over from Australia.

Thanks for viewing :)

Man, those are all excellent! Who woulda thought the 24-70 for bird photos! Ha.

[alankey]

Wow! DORIFT those are crazy, fist one looks too perfect and surreal to be real

[leitch]

Click for bigger:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2181/2061600943_9d9cc73dc5.jpg?v=0 (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2181/2061600943_502939baf8_o.jpg)

Click for bigger:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2219/2061599365_a04314632a.jpg?v=0 (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2219/2061599365_4d72d6808b_o.jpg)

Click for bigger:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2180/2061600187_24a87bb17a.jpg?v=0 (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2180/2061600187_a6a72c5a45_o.jpg)

[AndySix]

Finally got the time to test this lense a bit..

http://www.andycam.no/albums/bmw530e60/IMG_3676-01.jpg

http://www.andycam.no/albums/exigeelise/IMG_3483-01.jpg

http://www.andycam.no/albums/exigeelise/IMG_3538-01.jpg

And this weekend I upgraded from my 20D to a 30D. Yes, I know not a huge difference, but the deal was too good...

http://www.andycam.no/albums/amanda/IMG_0014-01.jpg

http://www.andycam.no/albums/amanda/IMG_0067-01.jpg
(yes, the dog has had some surgery done to its back)

http://www.andycam.no/albums/amanda/IMG_0055-01.jpg

[willowdawn]

I just got this lens and finally got off a couple of snaps of our stray cat that has adopted us. He wasn't too thrilled with the flash, but if he's going to live with us, he had better get used to the camera! Oh, and I'm a huge abuser of vignetting, it's me, not the lens. :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2017/2065313667_4196306dba.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2037/2066115592_2763fa5ff7.jpg

[SilverHCIC]

Some photos I took during the weekend in Muriwai Beach in New Zealand. These birds are called Gannet, and they flew all the way over from Australia.

http://www.acgrafx.co.nz/common/photo/241107/muriwai002_pp_resize.jpg

http://www.acgrafx.co.nz/common/photo/241107/gannet005_pp_resize.jpg

http://www.acgrafx.co.nz/common/photo/241107/gannet006_pp_resize.jpg

http://www.acgrafx.co.nz/common/photo/241107/gannet007_pp_resize.jpg

http://www.acgrafx.co.nz/common/photo/241107/gannet008_pp_resize.jpg

Thanks for viewing :)

UNBELIEVABLE !!! -- Even on a crop body, who would think the 70mm long end would get these pics. And without IS, you definitely have a pretty steady hand. It's pretty tough to hold a brick steady. Great examples of what a nice piece of glass in the right hands can do.;)

[Harleypugs]

My new favorite lens....on my 40D:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2415/2046745457_501fc68c83.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2122/1987625599_7d6062bb0b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2104/1988427612_eed8f542cd.jpg