Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM - The Brick [Archive] - Page 4

michael_

29th of November 2007 (Thu), 02:31

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

5D body?

bluebomberx

29th of November 2007 (Thu), 08:15

The third and fourth were a 20D, everything else was shot with a 5D.

EOS MAN1

29th of November 2007 (Thu), 21:03

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2308/1819236125_92ee56905d_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2079/1819031707_e7d7908d9e_o.jpg

Collin85

29th of November 2007 (Thu), 21:16

EOS Man, nice shots. Just a 580EX and diffuser?

EOS MAN1

29th of November 2007 (Thu), 21:18

EOS Man, nice shots. Just a 580EX and diffuser?

Thanx for the compliments. Thats just the 580EX off camera to the right. No diffuser, just ambient light mix. Hand Held. I am glad you like them. I will post a few more that were ok. I will hopefully have some really creative ones after my semester project in two weeks.

EOS MAN1

29th of November 2007 (Thu), 21:27

Here is another one from my recent portfolio.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2403/2074378965_1730297dc2_o.jpg

EOS MAN1

29th of November 2007 (Thu), 21:42

Here's another
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2145/2075195210_a2ad72338b.jpg

Armin

29th of November 2007 (Thu), 21:51

This is my most versatile lens in my bag. I Love it!

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/srtred/Jennifer_Brooke/036.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/srtred/Jennifer_Brooke/009.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/srtred/Florida/640-0147.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/srtred/Florida/640-0325.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/srtred/Florida/640-0774.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/srtred/Florida/640-0764.jpg

TMR Design

29th of November 2007 (Thu), 21:52

Here's another
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2145/2075195210_a2ad72338b.jpg

Wow Bernard. This shot and the one above with the bridge are really great.

cookey

30th of November 2007 (Fri), 02:05

Just recieved my 24-70 one hour ago & here is my first picture with it.Strong winds & the agapanthus was moving around a bit but i am happy with the result.

Bought the lens through B&H & paid for it Sunday night & recieved it here on the West Coast of Oz Friday 2pm.Save $500 through buying it in the states & that money is going towards a 85mm 1.8.

EOS MAN1

30th of November 2007 (Fri), 07:35

Quote:
Originally Posted by EOS MAN1
Here's another

Wow Bernard. This shot and the one above with the bridge are really great.

Thanx Robert,
I wish there was a little more sharpness in the bridge one. It was handheld. I think the Rebel XT is too small for my hands. I love the camera, but It seems like I am not as steady with it as I am my larger film body. I can't wait to get whatever replaces the 5D. I hope its worth the wait.

Konthai

30th of November 2007 (Fri), 09:28

3.5
http://www.studio2.com.sg/konthai/photos/p022.jpg

2.8
http://www.studio2.com.sg/konthai/photos/p023.jpg

bluebomberx

3rd of December 2007 (Mon), 01:40

These range from f/5.6 to f/10
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2248/2070070702_c9546c0b83.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2075/2077867289_4b7028e707.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2197/2079398954_510af4e075.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2208/2083242982_91554b9a51.jpg

tonylong

3rd of December 2007 (Mon), 01:54

Thanx Robert,
I wish there was a little more sharpness in the bridge one. It was handheld. I think the Rebel XT is too small for my hands. I love the camera, but It seems like I am not as steady with it as I am my larger film body. I can't wait to get whatever replaces the 5D. I hope its worth the wait.

Heh, I was just wondering how many pics with this lens are hand-held and how many not. I looked at your bridge pic and said "tripod for sure". Shows you how good of a judge I am at such things, but also, kudos to you for capturing such a great "tripodesque" pic!

EOS MAN1

3rd of December 2007 (Mon), 12:12

Quote:
Originally Posted by EOS MAN1
Thanx Robert,
I wish there was a little more sharpness in the bridge one. It was handheld. I think the Rebel XT is too small for my hands. I love the camera, but It seems like I am not as steady with it as I am my larger film body. I can't wait to get whatever replaces the 5D. I hope its worth the wait.
Heh, I was just wondering how many pics with this lens are hand-held and how many not. I looked at your bridge pic and said "tripod for sure". Shows you how good of a judge I am at such things, but also, kudos to you for capturing such a great "tripodesque" pic!

All of the ones I posted were all taken hand held. I only use a tripod when I absolutely have to. I am sure the bridge could have been much sharper had I used a tripod.
The thing that really helped the cat and the two of the girl from my class was flash. You can get perfectly sharp images if the shutter speed isn't too slow to get goghsting.
The bridge was as sharp as it it because there was enough light for a high shutter speed and it was taken a wider angle if I remember right.

Mum2J&M

3rd of December 2007 (Mon), 22:16

http://Priors.smugmug.com/photos/227949242-M.jpg

thrash_273

4th of December 2007 (Tue), 00:51

my 3 day old daughter.

Mum2J&M

4th of December 2007 (Tue), 18:27

Aw, sweet baby! ;)

Two more

http://Priors.smugmug.com/photos/228769082-M.jpg

http://Priors.smugmug.com/photos/228769098-M.jpg

Alejandro Sandoval

5th of December 2007 (Wed), 08:28

One taken last night

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2148/2087603335_db7a6e83f4_o.jpg

michael_

5th of December 2007 (Wed), 08:37

after close to a years use, i have found the 24-70 is absolutely perfect with either a flash or strobes.

great shot aztech

Tareq

5th of December 2007 (Wed), 08:55

I have this lens over a year little bit, so that i posted this thread, to enjoy the photos from this great my first L

Alejandro Sandoval

5th of December 2007 (Wed), 09:02

I have the same "issue" as Tareq, I have this lens since last years and last night in this phot shoot I said....I'm just gonna shot the entire shoot with the 50 f/1.4 and 85 f/1.8 guess what i did....I ended up using the 24-70...I'm addicted to it. I'm so used to it, that I know its sweet spot I know its behavior very well.....

austincabot

5th of December 2007 (Wed), 12:18

Just picked this puppy up last week. First time I got to go shoot was yesterday.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2416/2087043549_fae9420096.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2198/2087828350_243bd32d1b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2403/2088936440_4ec49238a4.jpg

troypiggo

5th of December 2007 (Wed), 15:16

Well your first shots are excellent! I really like them.

austincabot

5th of December 2007 (Wed), 15:56

Well your first shots are excellent! I really like them.

Thanks. I am quickly falling in love with this lens. ;)

ErikM

5th of December 2007 (Wed), 16:03

http://www.netengine.ca/photos/NYC_07/IMG_3140.jpg

David S

5th of December 2007 (Wed), 20:52

Great shot Erik!

Here is one of the Venetian Ceiling.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2237/2088820300_10288141e5.jpg

gospastic

6th of December 2007 (Thu), 02:34

i got to use this lens at a show this past weekend. it surprisingly didn't do too bad.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2144/2082705709_38f0c35835.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=2082705709&size=o)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2193/2083488986_5e20b6c004.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=2083488986&size=o)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2254/2083489320_f8440ed5d4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=2083489320&size=o)

and here's one better-lit shot:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2410/2057858667_7e151e5beb.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=2057858667&size=o)

Tareq

6th of December 2007 (Thu), 07:23

I will go soon to the photography club, and they will have a workshop for shooting stars, so should i use this lens? what are your recommendations? :D

bluebomberx

6th of December 2007 (Thu), 16:08

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2089/2090527944_6f3b396b8f_b.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/2090527944/)

tonylong

6th of December 2007 (Thu), 16:14

Hey, I like that shot, and I don't even own a cat:)!

Alejandro Sandoval

7th of December 2007 (Fri), 15:24

After some Editing

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2027/2094106982_fc67bf7875_o.jpg

Franko515

10th of December 2007 (Mon), 00:06

My wife and her mom at dinner on our recent cruise

KeithLaFaille

10th of December 2007 (Mon), 05:11

http://www.kerensky.net/pics/2470-1.jpg

http://www.kerensky.net/pics/2470-2.jpg

http://www.kerensky.net/pics/2470-3.jpg

http://www.kerensky.net/pics/2470-4.jpg

K

silvex

10th of December 2007 (Mon), 05:47

My wife and her mom at dinner on our recent cruise

WOW! Which one is the mom?

silvex

10th of December 2007 (Mon), 05:48

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2089/2090527944_6f3b396b8f_b.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/2090527944/)

Very nice shot!

S.Horton

10th of December 2007 (Mon), 06:52

@Kerensky - What is in that last photo you posted?

Very interesting!

KeithLaFaille

10th of December 2007 (Mon), 13:59

@Kerensky - What is in that last photo you posted?

Very interesting!

That's from the Bellagio in Las Vegas. The lobby ceiling has this huge piece by glass artist Dale Chihuly.

http://www.chihuly.com/installations/bellagio/

Thanks,

K

David S

10th of December 2007 (Mon), 14:53

That above cat shot is awesome!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2209/2093251698_96ae1732c2.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2085/2092385983_27a016c244.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2011/2093212880_f3f4540c52.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2396/2062291216_a0271c4dbd_o.jpg

Mum2J&M

10th of December 2007 (Mon), 22:24

That's from the Bellagio in Las Vegas. The lobby ceiling has this huge piece by glass artist Dale Chihuly.

http://www.chihuly.com/installations/bellagio/

Thanks,

K

OMG - I thought they were jelly fish!! :lol::oops:

David S

11th of December 2007 (Tue), 16:36

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2061/2102935524_e0e68b0414_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2260/2102901800_b2b021cd11_o.jpg

macroshooter1970

11th of December 2007 (Tue), 22:03

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

Just looking at this makes me want it. Nice shot

David S

12th of December 2007 (Wed), 16:55

Keep this thread to the top. :D

A natural model...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2346/2104487477_70c4cd68ae_o.jpg

ErikM

12th of December 2007 (Wed), 23:31

Nice shot David!

Mum2J&M

13th of December 2007 (Thu), 00:52

Keep this thread to the top. :D

A natural model...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2346/2104487477_70c4cd68ae_o.jpg

Wow! Gorgeous shot and great capture. And all with a 30D? I'm inspired now. :D

jdizzle

13th of December 2007 (Thu), 00:58

Wow! Gorgeous shot and great capture. And all with a 30D? I'm inspired now. :D
You should get a 24-70 Mum. It's a great lens!

TitusvilleSurfer

13th of December 2007 (Thu), 01:24

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r236/TitusvileSurfer/Pets/IMG_0409.jpg
Shot raw, no PP other than crop 70mm f/2.8 1/40 hand held

mizouse

13th of December 2007 (Thu), 05:00

That's from the Bellagio in Las Vegas. The lobby ceiling has this huge piece by glass artist Dale Chihuly.

http://www.chihuly.com/installations/bellagio/

Thanks,

K

wow your pictures make me want to go visit vegas and photograph around there

Mum2J&M

13th of December 2007 (Thu), 07:43

You should get a 24-70 Mum. It's a great lens!

I've got one. It's my third copy! ;)

David S

13th of December 2007 (Thu), 13:54

Wow! Gorgeous shot and great capture. And all with a 30D? I'm inspired now. :D

Thanks Erik and Mum! The 30D is more than a capable camera and will serve me well at least until the 5D successor is out.:)

It was a very nice day for a harbor cruise.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2112/2108326386_1142c61cb1_o.jpg

KeithLaFaille

13th of December 2007 (Thu), 14:05

wow your pictures make me want to go visit vegas and photograph around there

Thank you very much. Vegas has many beautiful places to photograph, both natural and man-made. I can't wait to go back.

K

David S

13th of December 2007 (Thu), 14:25

^^^Agree. Vegas is a wonderful place to shoot. Endless photo ops.

ieatstars

13th of December 2007 (Thu), 19:55

David S -- That pic is amazing! :)

David S

13th of December 2007 (Thu), 21:05

Thanks ieatstars. Post up some pics from the 5D and 24-70.

grizzy

13th of December 2007 (Thu), 22:09

This pic is sick...just flat out amazing!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2112/2108326386_1142c61cb1_o.jpg

TitusvilleSurfer

14th of December 2007 (Fri), 00:09

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r236/TitusvileSurfer/Animals/IMG_2363.jpg

ieatstars

14th of December 2007 (Fri), 00:20

^^ Aww :D Too cute!

Thanks ieatstars. Post up some pics from the 5D and 24-70.
I've posted a ton before. In case someone missed them, these are a few of my favorites:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2188/1971776114_e3d99f4ab8.jpg

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

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

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

Such a great lens :)

David S

14th of December 2007 (Fri), 01:40

This pic is sick...just flat out amazing!

Thanks grizzy! Just checked out your gallery, and they are definitely first rate. I really enjoyed your landscapes. Do you use CP and/or GNDs?

I've posted a ton before. In case someone missed them, these are a few of my favorites:

Awesome colors and like the style. The cookie shot looks like it could be used for an ad. Also, what building is the 4th shot?

ieatstars

14th of December 2007 (Fri), 02:07

O'Hare Airport :)

Mum2J&M

14th of December 2007 (Fri), 14:35

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r236/TitusvileSurfer/Animals/IMG_2363.jpg

Now THAT is a duck shot! Great.

grizzy

14th of December 2007 (Fri), 16:33

Thanks grizzy! Just checked out your gallery, and they are definitely first rate. I really enjoyed your landscapes. Do you use CP and/or GNDs?

Thanks David!

Most of the landscape shots were taken with a Hoya HMC cp. I've really wanted to get some grads and came close for our Southwest trip but didn't get around to it.

Thanks again.

Chriser

14th of December 2007 (Fri), 16:59

My new toy :cool: 18" Amazing Spiderman (super posable)
Great pose! I have been looking for that same Spiderman! Where did you get it at. I believe they stopped making those.

bluebomberx

16th of December 2007 (Sun), 20:42

Canon Elan 7e - EF 24-70mm f/2.8L, Kodak Gold 200
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2418/2115942617_a0a419833f.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/2115942617/)

thrash_273

16th of December 2007 (Sun), 21:36

it was really cold when i shoot this photo so i didn't have time to set up the tripod its a little soft for me. but my wife said she likes it so here it is.=) by the way this is my first bday photoshoot.=)

Addicted

16th of December 2007 (Sun), 21:40

Ive had this lens for a while, but just recently it found a new home on a 5d.

thrash_273

16th of December 2007 (Sun), 21:42

Ive had this lens for a while, but just recently it found a new home on a 5d.
is that a pitbull addicted?

bluebomberx

16th of December 2007 (Sun), 21:49

Canon Elan 7e - 24-70mm f/2.8L, Kodak Gold 200
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2037/2116169409_f805ac45ba.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/2116169409/)

Addicted

16th of December 2007 (Sun), 22:06

is that a pitbull addicted?
Its actually a Staffordshire Terrier. The guy is really short, about the size of my bulldog but with a body of a wide reciever.

Alejandro Sandoval

16th of December 2007 (Sun), 23:47

This lens is soooo shar that makes my son cry

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2409/2116465569_ee94880e54_o.jpg

sheawyatt

16th of December 2007 (Sun), 23:58

This lens is soooo shar that makes my son cry

It makes me cry too, because I can't afford one (for now. . . maybe the 100-400 needs to go. . .)

That's an awesome shot btw, amazing colour. I'm sure your son appreciates having his moments of distress recorded for everyone to see.

Franko515

17th of December 2007 (Mon), 01:04

Great pose! I have been looking for that same Spiderman! Where did you get it at. I believe they stopped making those.

I forgot the name of the place. I searched for a while to find it, and when I did I saved the link to the place. Since then my cpu has died :( and I sold the Spiderman :(

gospastic

18th of December 2007 (Tue), 22:14

a shot from this past weekend:

I believe I have a sharp copy. It is front focusing a little bit though.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2343/2120187670_d7f826b5f2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=2120187670&size=o)

Franko515

19th of December 2007 (Wed), 00:30

My youngest at the beach

Bukka

20th of December 2007 (Thu), 02:36

Some snapshots of my nephew during feeding time.
:D
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a9/scarface1980/IMG_0991.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a9/scarface1980/IMG_0979.jpg

ChrisBlaze

20th of December 2007 (Thu), 09:48

......

carianoff

22nd of December 2007 (Sat), 16:50

Could someone show the difference at 24mm on a full frame and crop body? or maybe point me to where i could find that.

71sbeetle

22nd of December 2007 (Sat), 19:29

Could someone show the difference at 24mm on a full frame and crop body? or maybe point me to where i could find that.

go here, set the slider to 24mm and switch between digital and 35mm :)

http://www.tamron.com/lenses/learning_center/tools/focal-length-comparison.php

carianoff

23rd of December 2007 (Sun), 01:18

Awesome tool, thanks alot. Gives me even more motivation to go full frame in the future.

RgB

23rd of December 2007 (Sun), 01:42

I remember when a lot of members were putting this lens down and praising the 24-105L IS around December last year. I sure am glad I got this lens it is amazing! Most of the photos on this thread are at the highest standards, well done all ;)

carianoff

23rd of December 2007 (Sun), 14:42

I just eyed it based on that site. 24mm has the range of about 37mm & 70mm at 111mm.

Does that sound about right?

RgB

23rd of December 2007 (Sun), 14:46

I just eyed it based on that site. 24mm has the range of about 37mm & 70mm at 111mm.

Does that sound about right?

Yes

R i c h

23rd of December 2007 (Sun), 14:48

I just eyed it based on that site. 24mm has the range of about 37mm & 70mm at 111mm.

Does that sound about right?

Pretty darn close.

38mm and 112mm respectively on 1.6 crop bodies.
31mm and 91mm on 1.3 crop bodies.

Hint: Multiply the focal length by the crop factor.

Alejandro Sandoval

25th of December 2007 (Tue), 23:39

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2153/2136710999_de0b51c2ca_o.jpg

Mum2J&M

26th of December 2007 (Wed), 16:19

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2153/2136710999_de0b51c2ca_o.jpg

Wow. I love this photo. So much character in her face. And a nice smile that seems to reflect a warm personality in all her years of life.

Bukka

27th of December 2007 (Thu), 03:23

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a9/scarface1980/IMG_0592-1.jpg

mizouse

27th of December 2007 (Thu), 03:36

http://chrisblaze.smugmug.com/photos/233992304-O.jpg

dang, santa is lucky to have a helper like that working around the workshop :D

BrantG

27th of December 2007 (Thu), 10:24

go here, set the slider to 24mm and switch between digital and 35mm :)

http://www.tamron.com/lenses/learning_center/tools/focal-length-comparison.php

That is pretty sweet. Thanks

Adamora

28th of December 2007 (Fri), 03:23

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a9/scarface1980/IMG_0592-1.jpg

Thats such an emotional picture...may i ask What did you do to acheive that affect.

Bukka

28th of December 2007 (Fri), 03:46

Thats such an emotional picture...may i ask What did you do to acheive that affect.

nothing much.
warmed up the WB by about 100 kelvin, and then desat by about 20%
done and done. :)

Edit: The original WB was set at a custom WB of 8000K on camera.

Adamora

28th of December 2007 (Fri), 04:09

nothing much.
warmed up the WB by about 100 kelvin, and then desat by about 20%
done and done. :)

Edit: The original WB was set at a custom WB of 8000K on camera.

Shot in raw i suppose? and No sharpening at all :O? *Gasp*

This shot reminds me of Cold/poor days for some reason =]

Bukka

28th of December 2007 (Fri), 04:10

yeah raw..
oh sorry yes some slight sharpening applied ahah.

Edit again: weird...my EXIF data is saying Auto WB was used...but i'm sure i had custom set...hmmm

Adamora

28th of December 2007 (Fri), 04:12

yeah raw..
oh sorry yes some slight sharpening applied ahah.

Aha :) Great then ^^ keep it up :]

Hatch1921

29th of December 2007 (Sat), 13:44

Mine just arrived last night. I shot a focus chart and it looks like it is performing well.

Here are a couple of test shots... but... you really have to look at the full versions to appreciate how sharp this lens really is.

No additional sharpening applied... shot in RAW on a 5D. RAW settings were default.... no adjustments applied other than a crop. The sharpness setting in ACR 4.0 is at 25 (default)

This is going to be afun lens to shoot with.

Nice work all.
Hatch

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2260/2146978340_b5713af99a_b.jpg

This one is wide open... have a look at the orginal... link below.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2283/2146176301_f8ba392974_b.jpg

ORIGINALS CAN BEE SEEN HERE (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/sets/72157594270885895/)

Phil Light

12th of January 2008 (Sat), 10:20

Here's one I took of Lil Light the other day.
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w206/jsolenberg/POTN/LilLight_JS.jpg

gospastic

12th of January 2008 (Sat), 13:14

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2179/2186396017_5e991d6771_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=2186396017&size=o)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2381/2186392215_0e813cab89_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=2186392215&size=o)

echo

12th of January 2008 (Sat), 13:24

I thought I'd add a few snaps I've taken with my 24-70L recently. I was thinking of selling it but I'm finding it pretty useful on the 1D3.

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/236086784-XL.jpg
1D3 - 24-70L at f/2.8 - 70mm

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/240874399-L.jpg
1D3 - 24-70L at f/5.6 - 70mm

Yanis

12th of January 2008 (Sat), 23:26

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2381/2186392215_0e813cab89_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=2186392215&size=o)

WHAT THE...:shock::shock::shock: ?!?!?!

da_teacher

13th of January 2008 (Sun), 01:29

http://recordproduction.smugmug.com/photos/236086784-XL.jpg
1D3 - 24-70L at f/2.8 - 70mm

This looks 3D!

ieatstars

13th of January 2008 (Sun), 10:48

^^ I am absolutely blown away by that shot, Echo. Incredible in every way!!

ChucklesKY

13th of January 2008 (Sun), 11:08

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2381/2186392215_0e813cab89_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=2186392215&size=o)

That's what I say. . . ."What the....:shock::shock:?!?"

Seriously, where and what is this? It makes a great photo. Very nice. The only thing that would maybe make it better would be someone walking by to give a sense of scale. Great shot! But if this is some sort of PP manipulation I will lose all respect for the shot. Sorry.

Double Negative

13th of January 2008 (Sun), 11:29

I believe that's in Chicago... Sculpture by the museum?

willy b

13th of January 2008 (Sun), 15:23

Looks like a peanut

troypiggo

13th of January 2008 (Sun), 15:34

I, for one, welcome our new alien overlords...

:D

thrash_273

13th of January 2008 (Sun), 15:38

my wife and 6 week old baby.

Phil Light

13th of January 2008 (Sun), 15:50

I believe that's in Chicago... Sculpture by the museum?

Yep, it's called "The Bean". A bunch of us from POTN met there last April to shoot around Chicago.

echo

13th of January 2008 (Sun), 16:46

^^ I am absolutely blown away by that shot, Echo. Incredible in every way!!

Thanks :D

I think that I managed to position myself so that I got reasonable light but it was my first shoot with my 1DmkIII so was nervous about how well I was running the camera. I knew that the horses and hounds would be coming this way so got in to what I hoped to be a good spot. I was trying out the Highlight Tone Priority mode and I think that it's great for situations like this. It seems to give a bit more freedom in Lightroom. Ideally I'd have used an ND grad but I used a little vignette in LR so it helped pull some detail out of the sky and that's it.

I was shooting wide open at f/2.8 and to be honest wasn't expecting the image to come out so well. I'm starting to find the 24-70L is giving me better results on the 1D than on the 5D, maybe it's down to the way the FL works out.

Anyway, thanks for the comments!

Redrum

13th of January 2008 (Sun), 19:44

That's what I say. . . ."What the....:shock::shock:?!?"

Seriously, where and what is this? It makes a great photo. Very nice. The only thing that would maybe make it better would be someone walking by to give a sense of scale. Great shot! But if this is some sort of PP manipulation I will lose all respect for the shot. Sorry.

It is located in downtown Chicago at the park just north of the Art Inst. Everyone refers to it as "the bean" but it's named "Cloudgate." The OP is actually luck to get the empty shot because there are normally lots of people around all the time.

Awesome shot!

sheawyatt

13th of January 2008 (Sun), 20:04

Just got this lens last week. . . took it to a gathering on Friday night for a test drive, and the photos are blowing me away!

Bounced 430EX, only PP is slight crop and adding vignette in CS3.

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u219/snwyatt/ARM2.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u219/snwyatt/ARM1.jpg

NO flash, lit by a couple of incandescent bulbs, ISO 1600, f/2.8

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u219/snwyatt/ARM3.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u219/snwyatt/ARM21.jpg

borneoeye

13th of January 2008 (Sun), 21:05

Had it for 5 days before the AF stopped working. Now undergoing repair in Canon center :cry:
http://lh4.google.com/borneoeye/R4CsYPHXy9I/AAAAAAAABzc/U6cyEssRweQ/OrchidGarden55.JPG?imgmax=720
http://lh5.google.com/borneoeye/R3uNFvHXyVI/AAAAAAAABrw/hWpsZeWjvXM/DPP07D80102142C46.jpg?imgmax=640

gospastic

14th of January 2008 (Mon), 02:27

It is located in downtown Chicago at the park just north of the Art Inst. Everyone refers to it as "the bean" but it's named "Cloudgate." The OP is actually luck to get the empty shot because there are normally lots of people around all the time.

Awesome shot!

Correct...if you look close enough you can actually see the ghost of one person who stopped to take a pic while my pic was still exposing.

2Future4U

14th of January 2008 (Mon), 03:14

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2227/2065620412_d653c3e7b1_b.jpg
a little post process on CS3
430 ex flash off camera with a wireless transmitter on my Canon 5D
i just put my fingers on it to see if i could experiment with the look it gave

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2284/1659354238_175b80d1d0_b.jpg
430ex flash off camera with a wireless transmitter on my 5D with a Gary Fong diffuser

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1239/1410393010_6c21312ca8_b.jpg
430ex flash off camera with a wireless transmitter on my Elan II EOS..Film was some Fuji 400 speed 35mm film

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1251/1147417480_50c389fcf5_b.jpg
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1226/1146558837_104b151a8e_b.jpg
430ex flash off camera with a wireless transmitter on my Elan II EOS..Velvia 100 Slide Film

Double Negative

14th of January 2008 (Mon), 09:29

I, for one, welcome our new alien overlords...

LOL... Sounds like another Website I'm familiar with... Hmmm... ;)

bluebomberx

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 21:02

I managed to get these scanned from the negatives today with a Nikon 4000ED. The colors came out much different than the previous flatbed scans on page 34. These photos were on opposite sides of the street.

Canon Elan 7e - EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM, f/5.6 - Kodak Gold 200
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2120/2198494260_eee6643339_b.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/2198494260/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2397/2198463080_89d2dd621a_b.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/2198463080/)

terriyaki

16th of January 2008 (Wed), 22:11

I love those colors, especially the second shot.

ieatstars

17th of January 2008 (Thu), 19:09

Both are from the 24-70

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/suuupra/IMG_6530s.jpg

huhging

17th of January 2008 (Thu), 19:38

Hmmmm...~.....

Now I'm really torned here.
Should I buy 24-70L or 24-105L....

ieatstars

17th of January 2008 (Thu), 19:57

Hmmmm...~.....

Now I'm really torned here.
Should I buy 24-70L or 24-105L....
I was torn too but I went for the 24-70 and haven't looked back. 24-70 + the 5D is amazing :D

Bukka

17th of January 2008 (Thu), 22:33

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a9/scarface1980/_MG_1331.jpg

jacobsen1

18th of January 2008 (Fri), 09:57

wow, nice shot Bukka. Awesome contrast.

TMR Design

18th of January 2008 (Fri), 11:03

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a9/scarface1980/_MG_1331.jpg

That's an excellent shot. Man, I love the contrast and mood. Superior!

Bukka

18th of January 2008 (Fri), 21:05

:) thanks

David S

24th of January 2008 (Thu), 14:48

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2345/2215318853_8ecf47d48e.jpg

danpass

26th of January 2008 (Sat), 09:59

..........

The IQ on the cat shot on Pg33 is absurd!

and to be clear .... so many have IQ, pop and contrast!

What kind of PP are you gys doing?

.

bluebomberx

26th of January 2008 (Sat), 12:13

The IQ on the cat shot on Pg33 is absurd!

and to be clear .... so many have IQ, pop and contrast!

What kind of PP are you gys doing?

.
I only added a bit of saturation, contrast, and edge sharpening via Aperture before uploading it to Flickr.

danpass

26th of January 2008 (Sat), 17:46

I only added a bit of saturation, contrast, and edge sharpening via Aperture before uploading it to Flickr.

Cool. The kind of stuff I wanted to hear :mrgreen:

.

tonylong

28th of January 2008 (Mon), 22:42

Here's a a pic and a crop from a winter snap in the Pacific Northwest, partially freezing the Multnomah Falls.

Taken in the late afternoon, so everything was in shadow, but the 5D with the 24-70 allowed me to bring up some luminance and color but at the same time keep some detail in the ice:

5D with the 24-70 @ 68mm:
http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/92270283.jpg

Crop of the upper portion of the Falls:
http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/92270282.jpg

ieatstars

29th of January 2008 (Tue), 02:27

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/suuupra/IMG_6598s.jpg

Double Negative

29th of January 2008 (Tue), 19:44

Click for larger + info... :D

http://litpixel.com/ee/images/thumb/_1D_4414.jpg (http://litpixel.com/ee/photo.php?photo=808&exhibition=20&u=135,72)

Harleypugs

30th of January 2008 (Wed), 10:08

Some recent work....

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2399/2213872817_7e6f29890b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2075/2214664592_e440e8904b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2189/2213872113_952d679f4d.jpg

mikecoscia

31st of January 2008 (Thu), 08:56

How is this camera with hand held shots? I don't like carrying tripods unless I have too.

ieatstars

31st of January 2008 (Thu), 10:23

I don't even own a tripod :)

austincabot

31st of January 2008 (Thu), 12:43

Some recent work....

\\

Nice work Jon. What was your setup? I can't get my shots to look that crisp for some reason.

mikecoscia

31st of January 2008 (Thu), 14:59

I don't even own a tripod :)

Lol I guess thats a good way to gauge it. I placed my order for one including a 40d and a EX580 today. Its going to be my first DSLR, good by point and shoots :).

David S

31st of January 2008 (Thu), 15:23

Lol I guess thats a good way to gauge it. I placed my order for one including a 40d and a EX580 today. Its going to be my first DSLR, good by point and shoots :).

Congrats! That is a nice order. A tripod depends on what you shoot. I want to get into some landscape work so a tripod is a must.

tonylong

31st of January 2008 (Thu), 15:39

How is this camera with hand held shots? I don't like carrying tripods unless I have too.

Which camera, Mike?

The thread is about the 24-70 f/2.8 lens, which, with a constant 2.8 aperture, is in the fastest class for a zoom lens, and so gives you a speed advantage when hand-holding.

A lens that has an additional advantage over this lens for crop cameras is the EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS, because it has IS in addition to f/2.8. This lens has yielded some great results using the combination of 2.8 and IS when hand-held.

So, shooting hand-held can get great shots from the 24-70, but, if you're using a crop camera and shooting in low light, an alternative to consider would be the 17-55.

They're both great lenses with great IQ. The 24-70 has the edge with its L build. It may or may not have a bit better IQ -- I haven't done any real testing, but I would say that the 17-55 gives nothing that I've seen to really complain about. For me, though, when I use the 24-70 it's with a 5D and normally on a tripod. The combination seems to scoop up that wide angle and spill it out on an image!

TitusvilleSurfer

31st of January 2008 (Thu), 15:55

I enjoy the 24-70 on my crop 40D. It sure would go well with a 10-22, but I just broke the bank going more telephoto (4/5 of my shots are between 60-70mm)

tomhide

1st of February 2008 (Fri), 02:21

After reading plenty of reviews and going back and forth the lense archive thread of 24-105 and this, I've finally decided to go with the 24-70. The lense is few hours old but I like it very much already. :)

My beloved 30D taken with 5D + 24-70. Post processed in DPP.

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/5128/dpp0015rd3.jpg

mikecoscia

1st of February 2008 (Fri), 16:54

Which camera, Mike?

The thread is about the 24-70 f/2.8 lens, which, with a constant 2.8 aperture, is in the fastest class for a zoom lens, and so gives you a speed advantage when hand-holding.

A lens that has an additional advantage over this lens for crop cameras is the EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS, because it has IS in addition to f/2.8. This lens has yielded some great results using the combination of 2.8 and IS when hand-held.

So, shooting hand-held can get great shots from the 24-70, but, if you're using a crop camera and shooting in low light, an alternative to consider would be the 17-55.

They're both great lenses with great IQ. The 24-70 has the edge with its L build. It may or may not have a bit better IQ -- I haven't done any real testing, but I would say that the 17-55 gives nothing that I've seen to really complain about. For me, though, when I use the 24-70 it's with a 5D and normally on a tripod. The combination seems to scoop up that wide angle and spill it out on an image!

Lol, yah sorry meant lens. Guess I am a bigger newb then thought...ha. Yah I was looking at the 17-55 because the IS looked really attractive to me. I have a pretty steady hand and the L glass really was not that much more in price so I went with the L. I think I made the right choice, well I hope I did :D.

Anyway its just to start out with. Before the summer is finished I want to pick up something on the low range maybe Canon's 10-22, and then I def want to pick up a 70-200 f/2.8 with IS. I assume the IS will be really important on a big telephoto. Lot of money for a hobby, good thing I still live at home!

bluebomberx

1st of February 2008 (Fri), 23:18

Canon 5D - EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM; 32mm - 1/200 at f/2.8, ISO 200
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2258/2233535229_1c76593c50_b.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/bluebomberx/2233535229/)

borneoeye

2nd of February 2008 (Sat), 10:54

Got my brand new brick back from Canon after they replaced the AF unit. I had it for 5 days before it broke and never had the chance to really test the lens yet.My daughter insisted I take a pic of her most recent acquisition named Coffee Bean. On my 30D 65mm F2.8 1/250sec ISO 250. Minor USM applied. Unlike my 70-200mm F4IS L which I fell instantly in love with, I find the brick needs more time for me to get acquainted with it. Wonder it will be love after a shaky start.
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/7718/coffeebeangy7.jpg

Adamora

2nd of February 2008 (Sat), 10:59

borneoeye

2nd of February 2008 (Sat), 21:36

EEEEEEEH!!!! SO CUTE :p:p:D

That's the PROBLEM, so cute when they are kittens. Ended up with 7 now with this latest acquisition. All strays and rescued!
More of them here. (http://picasaweb.google.com/borneoeye/Pets)

Cap0ne

4th of February 2008 (Mon), 06:08

@f4
http://www.fototarget.ro/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=44306

leitch

4th of February 2008 (Mon), 07:41

@f4
http://www.fototarget.ro/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=44306

Beautifully lit shot, looks great!

I've been devastated that I haven't been able to get out shooting recently, my 24-70 and newly acquired 70-200 f/2.8L are gathering dust due to heavy rainfalls and lots of work over the past month or so. Really need to get back out there!