Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

[rohicks]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3506/3196746779_6c9a556e46.jpg
HDR version of the top one. 5 Exposures.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3311/3196747135_f78443459c.jpg

[willy b]

Nice shots Ryan - Love the B&W the most!

[dollei]

just ordered mine from amazon, hopefully it will be here soon!

*is excited :)

[macobee]

i mainly shoot food lately, and as such sticka bit with my 100 mm and 50 mm, but tonight i had need of my CPL and since i only have one which fits my 17-70 i had to shoot with that.

dim sum, har gau in specific:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3457/3206827384_49b9384958_o.jpg

[dollei]

^those taste good :)

nice shot!

[-spam-]

Dad doesnt use his any more since getting the 5D and since im too lazy to send my 24-60 to get fixed, ive been using it more and more. Will no doubt take it with me when its my turn on the ship in 3 weeks :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/3221394451_e662067804_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-spam-/3221394451/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3485/3222157570_80436ae3f6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-spam-/3222157570/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3426/3222158086_263f4d50fb_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-spam-/3222158086/)

[Eagle]

Will no doubt take it with me when its my turn on the ship in 3 weeks :D
Your turn to do what?

[-spam-]

Your turn to do what?

To be one of the people leaving for a cruise on that ship.

[Eagle]

Cool, wasn't sure if you were going on a cruise or working on the ship.

[-spam-]

Cool, wasn't sure if you were going on a cruise or working on the ship.

Came close to landing an on board photographer job last year on a ship in the med. Had to decline as I had just gotten into uni :(

[dollei]

just got it today, snapped a quick picture in the restroom. i like it a lot so far!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3225122132_ce95982aec.jpg?v=0

[neko]

A few shots with the 17-70mm taken during my stay in japan last year


http://www.kheops2002.ch/pictures/amerikamura_door_to_door_small.jpg

http://www.kheops2002.ch/pictures/ikebukuro_metro_sign.jpg

http://www.kheops2002.ch/pictures/shin-osaka_girl_on_bike.jpg

[Channy]

Man after reading this thread, I'm so tempted to get this to replace my kit lens.

Is that a good move or not? The kit lens I've got was supplied with my 350D.

[Geoff_Shawcross]

Channy, this would be a very good replacement for your kit lens. This lens is fairly easy on the pocket book and works well as a nice walk around lens. It's pretty decent as a macro lens as well with a mag. factor of 1:2 (half life size). You'll also be amazed with just how close the minimum focus distance is. I've taken some shots where the object was literally touching the front element!! The copy that I have is very much tack sharp too. :)

Oh ya, welcome to POTN if you haven't already been welcomed! :)

[dollei]

this practically replaced my kit lens...its just sadly sitting in my bag now.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3512/3232481739_1991628503.jpg?v=0

[willy b]

Dollei - You should get it out more, that shot is just brilliant!

[dollei]

thanks! yeah, i'm using it a lot..

[Janika]

The price of this lens went up from $400- to $550- in Canada! so it's a keeper.


http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b186/Janika2/Cityscape/Pecs/Hungary-Pcs---2007-Octobe.jpg

[macobee]

Just to let you know I am still around and pretty as ever:

Ok so I gave it a go tonight:

Dont make me angry or......

3rd Image in the series expressions

I have such a tense feeling in my body now after sitting here for over an hour painting bloody pixel for pixel in photoshop.....and see i still have such bad jagged edges etc......photoshop learning is such a pain.

anyway am improving slightly, at least now i remember some of the short cuts, andget something done.

btw am i insane, i get way weird comments from friends and family about this series!

strobist info: 1 bare flash behind to illuminate wall, 1 umbrella right subject
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3348/3243701953_b3e8e8bd78_b.jpg

[Pauly_G]

One from earlier on today....this lens hasn't been getting much of a look-in since I picked up the 10-20mm and 30mm f1.4.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3379/3245017702_fcfb6f59cc_o.jpg

[willy b]

Great shot Paul!

[Eagle]

That's got to be the best flying dog pic yet. You need to start a thread for them.

[Mast3rChi3f]

I don't have this lens anymore, but i still have some shots.:D

http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/1504/achadodoteixeira632vp7.jpg

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/499/achadodoteixeira732xm1.jpg

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3671/achadodoteixeira753ag3.jpg

[willy b]

Great colours you captured there Mastercheif.

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/003-11.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/005-13.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/006-11.jpg

[Pauly_G]

Great shot Paul!

That's got to be the best flying dog pic yet. You need to start a thread for them.

Cheers!

He's my parent's border collie enjoying a very cold morning on Exmoor, he just turned and blasted towards me as quick as you like - I took about 5-10 shots on AI Servo / Burst and panned as he ran past. There were literally 2 keepers, this and another.

Nice shots Willy, that's was he was doing about half an hour later, warming up in front of the wood stove!

[macobee]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3440/3247915680_6653a7a569.jpg

[rohicks]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3309/3247606063_833b2a06c8.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3420/3248431746_b9fb03cf79.jpg

[willy b]

Great shots Ryan!

[rohicks]

Thanks Will.

[dollei]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/3254171996_32aa29664f.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3334/3253343933_79e43fcc8e.jpg?v=0

[hoods]

One from last summer.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3525/3272508267_626ee3c431_o.jpg

[Geoff_Shawcross]

Hoods, you'll have to try posting the picture again......Can only see a white box. ;)

[willy b]

Hoods - i can see it now, lovely shot!

[willy b]

Few from last weekend:

1http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/082-7.jpg

2http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/081-7.jpg

3http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/084-11.jpg

4http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/023-7.jpg

5http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/034-2.jpg

6http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/035-11.jpg

7http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/042-11.jpg

8http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/061-7.jpg

[ahh]

Hi Willy. This has to be some of your best work that you have posted on this forum. Good stuff.

[willy b]

Hi Willy. This has to be some of your best work that you have posted on this forum. Good stuff.


Oooooo Thanks very much :) :lol:

[Geoff_Shawcross]

Aye, I have to agree Willy. Those are some great shots (most of yours seem to be anyways). I like how the yellow Sea King helicopter contrasts with the black and white of the landscape in the first one.

[Pauly_G]

I agree a great selection.

Somewhere in the Peak District.....?

[macobee]

Just back from Phuket, Thailand, where we staied at the Mai Khao Beach Marriott Holiday resort, nice and far away from all the bussy areas in Phuket!

didnt have time to take great shots with three kids around constantlty asking for attention at the pool, beach etc. but here goes:

One of the pools: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3310/3270072536_0e8dffdb68_o.jpg

The beach in front the hotel, always deserted! Yay!! http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3484/3270072408_c6dfc9613a_o.jpg

The view from the Lobby: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3467/3270071348_80b5d42495_o.jpg

Family at the temple: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3405/3270085718_ca99f9cafe_o.jpg

a very good looking lady dancing in the water: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3394/3269255771_d5235dcee3_o.jpg

Phuket Pantasee show building, really wortth to see the show: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3055/3269278469_b87337b176_o.jpg

the bar: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3395/3277069742_2a14548bfe_o.jpg

and finally dinner for two: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3435/3276249873_61328d50e2_o.jpg

[X-Warrior]

Interesting... but what's with the vignetting on the first two ? Or the weird cutouts on the third ?

[willy b]

Aye, I have to agree Willy. Those are some great shots (most of yours seem to be anyways). I like how the yellow Sea King helicopter contrasts with the black and white of the landscape in the first one.

Thanks a lot Geoff, always nice to hear that your work is liked :D The helicopter was doing a training exercise on teh mountain, the weather was so cold, and very windy, so good practice for the guys i think. It came very close to us, at one point i was above it...

I agree a great selection.

Somewhere in the Peak District.....?

Thanks Paul. There actually in South Wales, climbing Pen-y-Fan (possibly spelt wrong) Peak district is good, but I'm afraid, not "that" good compared to Wales :rolleyes:

Thanks again guys!

[macobee]

Interesting... but what's with the vignetting on the first two ? Or the weird cutouts on the third ?

thanks, i dont know why this vignetting happens........dont know what to do about it.....advice please?

the cut outs you refer to the top wood? yeah i know i gotta clone that out, but im just so short on time.............6 day workweek in hong kong, 12-14 hours a day you know.......plus a family just doesnt leave me enough time lately

[corosario]

thanks, i dont know why this vignetting happens........dont know what to do about it.....advice please?


Do you have any filters on the lens?

[macobee]

yep a cpl would that be it?

[Pauly_G]

Thanks Paul. There actually in South Wales, climbing Pen-y-Fan (possibly spelt wrong) Peak district is good, but I'm afraid, not "that" good compared to Wales :rolleyes:

Thanks again guys!


Hey that's so funny, I thought

"...I recognise that I'm sure it's Pen-y-Fan...but Willy's up near Notts / Sheffield so must be the Peak District.."

- it's a pretty distinctive mountain (climbed it one or twice myself), and on my doorstep...well nearly - a trip across the Severn.

Cheers

Paul

[X-Warrior]

yep a cpl would that be it?

Easy enough to find out. Take picture at 17mm. Screw cpl on and take another picture. Compare :)

[Swann1]

yep a cpl would that be it?
Did you stack it on top of a UV? Using two filters at once will cause that sort of vignetting.

[macobee]

x-warrior will try that out.

Swann, no only 1 filter on my lenses, if i take cpl off i put UV and vice versa

[willy b]

Hey that's so funny, I thought

"...I recognise that I'm sure it's Pen-y-Fan...but Willy's up near Notts / Sheffield so must be the Peak District.."

- it's a pretty distinctive mountain (climbed it one or twice myself), and on my doorstep...well nearly - a trip across the Severn.

Cheers

Paul

:lol: We were on a mountaineering trip with a few mates from uni down there, you have to Love Wales!

[Swann1]

x-warrior will try that out.

Swann, no only 1 filter on my lenses, if i take cpl off i put UV and vice versa
I probably needn't have asked actually as I'm sure you're experienced enough to know not to do it.

Do you use a standard 8mm or slim 5mm circular polariser? I have this lens and no polariser for it yet (and there are probably others in a simialr situation). If a standard polariser causes vignetting, a slim one might have to be the go for this lens.

[X-Warrior]

I actually used UV+CPL on a day out last year because I was too lazy to take the UV off. Caused no vignetting. Horrible misfocusing, but no vignetting... :roll:
Mind you, that was the last time I doubled them up.

[macobee]

sorry didnt have time to try it yet will do so tomorrow...meanwhile here some spices, sorry but they are edited:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/3293225936_9511aff949_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3292403591_b6c4cc9589_o.jpg

[X-Warrior]

What's wrong with editing ?

Nice shots. Although I thinkt he second one needs a bit more DoF at the front.

[-spam-]

Heading into Noumea last week. This thing is such a great travel lens.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3463/3299771610_5e1b0b81eb_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-spam-/3299771610/in/set-72157614201180731)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3374/3299772118_2e08222b81_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-spam-/3299772118/)

[macobee]

wow very very nice

[origamione]

sorry didnt have time to try it yet will do so tomorrow...meanwhile here some spices, sorry but they are edited:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/3293225936_9511aff949_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3292403591_b6c4cc9589_o.jpg

Hi macobee,

I love all of your food photos, except for these two. Sorry, I find it boring, lack of characteristic. What are those little smudges around the spices? Don't quite get the idea.

I thought you could use textured background to enhance or add a little more "flavor" into it. I've shot some spices last year with my G10, i won't say it's perfect, didn't use any strobes then, only available sun light, shadows were rather harsh but, i don't know, there's something about this photo that the client really like.

http://www.wired.my/50D/IMG_1395.jpg

[origamione]

Beautiful shot. I like the blue sky, any CPL used?

Heading into Noumea last week. This thing is such a great travel lens.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3374/3299772118_2e08222b81_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-spam-/3299772118/)

[macobee]

origamione.....i like your shot, or better say love it.

my shots were edited in photoshop.....was tryng to give a blur to all the rest, but it seems everybody asks me abou the blobs.......so i know it didnt work the way i hoped. oh welll next shoot then! hehehe

[origamione]

origamione.....i like your shot, or better say love it.

my shots were edited in photoshop.....was tryng to give a blur to all the rest, but it seems everybody asks me abou the blobs.......so i know it didnt work the way i hoped. oh welll next shoot then! hehehe

Cool, try different background, i'm sure you can get a nice shot.
Cheers.

[Pauly_G]

One from this evening. A nice warm sunset, although Flickr has created a few artifacts...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3592/3300343989_19db771776_o.jpg

[macobee]

some strobing tonight, first one is not a sigma lens but thought i'd include it anyway.....as thats me!

the rest is all sigma 17-70

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3455/3304111830_a554b10e0c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3630/3303152919_182e4813ea_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3542/3303152483_fb51901035_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3648/3303151389_e59dcc2f00_o.jpg

so why so blurred? well the task was action shots at night and include background.....I guess they just tasked that to make it easy! doh!

[macobee]

some more studio stuff:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3462/3305302163_ff6ef0336f_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3417/3305301999_11bff7958a_o.jpg

setup shot: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3397/3306131592_506901ef49_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3664/3306131816_f876a4f15a_o.jpg

Testing new Softboxes.
set up cost:
2 light stands each HK$ 150
2 softboxes for flash each HK$ 250
1 tripod with ball head HK$ 600
plus triggers which i already had

[origamione]

Nice setup & nice photo.
What brand of trigger did you get and how much was it?
I like the stand and the lightbox, not to mention not too pricey too.:D

some more studio stuff:


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3417/3305301999_11bff7958a_o.jpg

setup shot: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3397/3306131592_506901ef49_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3664/3306131816_f876a4f15a_o.jpg

Testing new Softboxes.
set up cost:
2 light stands each HK$ 150
2 softboxes for flash each HK$ 250
1 tripod with ball head HK$ 600
plus triggers which i already had

[macobee]

I am using flashwaves, until now never seem to had a mis fire, so pretty good! have had those for almost a year now i think, so not bad, and much better price then te pocketwizrds

[willy b]

Love the shot of the watch. :)

[AirbusA380]

Few of Bodie, US1 and San Francisco:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3550/3319170993_e961c34c45.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3558/3319996792_f4052a5586_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3599/3319996122_c7912e0034_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3576/3319170369_2d9f9b0de1_o.jpg

[lostid]

From my experience the shots taken with this lens lacks details IMHO. I am trying to get a copy of Canon 17-40L to replace mine.

[macobee]

a bit different food photography

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/3325837920_22b7b339e3.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3617/3325838924_9e8861b3f3.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3640/3325839228_38fc9bd86b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3659/3325839950_4f7237a4b8.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3540/3325003169_9af0a6c842.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3597/3325000141_66c3de003c.jpg

[kikihuang]

hello, this is my contribution of sigma 17-70 DC MACRO, i just had this lens today .. i buy 2nd for this lens, but there is a dot inside the lens, maybe this is a dust, should i cleanse the lens ?? any suggestion ..

17mm, F2.8
==========================
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d141/vicky_christmas/jualan/r_IMG_7643.jpg http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d141/vicky_christmas/jualan/r_IMG_7640.jpg http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d141/vicky_christmas/jualan/r_IMG_7641.jpg
===========================

i shoot this using 400D and "S" jpeg mode ... iso HIGH (800) with nissin di662 at my dormitory room... i think i'll enjoy use this lens .... :cool

[Geoff_Shawcross]

Glad you're liking your new lens Kikihuang. It is a nice lens, and is a good walk around lens in my opinion too. Very versatile. :)

[kikihuang]

Glad you're liking your new lens Kikihuang. It is a nice lens, and is a good walk around lens in my opinion too. Very versatile. :)

yup Geoff.. i love its "macro" ability hehhe, like my prosumer FZ-20 before,
i can close the front element of the lens unto the objects .. COOL! :cool:

before i bought this, im tempted to buy Sigma 18-55ex F2.8 or tamron 28-70 F2.8 cause they are on the same price.. but i need more range...
not just the fix F.. and good built quality than the tamron 28-75 F2.8 :)

ahh .. cmon go and shoot shoot ...:eek:

[lostid]

Here are a few shots taken during the past weekend for the annual Honolulu Festival.

[sollie]

First out for me.
just got the lens 2'nd hand .

[sollie]

Some more.

[sollie]

One More. No photoshop.
On the 'two towers' I have removed a bike , and a no smoking sign, and a bit of straightening.
On the bridge, I had a go at hdr, not knowing what I was doing.

[sollie]

Moon

[sollie]

Last one today.

[90blackcrx]

What seems to be the sweet spot ( f/stop wise ) with this lens. Seems like a lot of my pictures with this lens are just not crisp and clear. Maybe its my monitor though, because as of late I believe its going bad. Old crt monitor.

Opinions, thoughts please. After looking at the pics I just posted, in the thread they seem fine, but blown up in my software program I'm using they seem blurry, I'm really thinking my monitor is going bad.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/90blackcrx/IMG_8785r.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/90blackcrx/IMG_8769r.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/90blackcrx/IMG_8783r.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/90blackcrx/IMG_7883s.jpg

[Geoff_Shawcross]

Your shots look alright on my monitor 90blackcrx. I did notice that a few of the shots have a fairly narrow DOF, perhaps that is a small part of what your seeing.

[john.hem]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/johnhem/Liver-Building-and-new-cana.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/johnhem/Liver-Buildings-and-canal.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/johnhem/Liverpool-construction.jpg

John

[ahh]

Last one today.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=351920&stc=1&d=1237847558

This is very nice! How have you managed to escape capturing your own reflection? Or am I just not seeing it?

[corosario]

From my visit to Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop in Austin, TX.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3456/3396890548_7b04717145_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3629/3396890916_e51ef6630f_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3661/3396079645_379d1c97fc_o.jpg

[sollie]

This is very nice! How have you managed to escape capturing your own reflection? Or am I just not seeing it?


Hmm. right now I'm not sure where I am.hehe , I will have to look a bit closer when I get home, I'm at work right now , and the old flatron lcd screen at work is rubish.So all pic's look's bad on this one, compared to the samsung screen at home..

[sollie]

Here are a few more shot's.Straight out of the 450, in P mode.Point and shoot.

[sollie]

One more today. Spring is on it's way here in Norway.

[rohicks]

Sunset over the Gulf of Mexico on Panama City Beach, Florida.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3604/3403726466_2f3199b0e8_b.jpg

[Swann1]

What seems to be the sweet spot ( f/stop wise ) with this lens. Seems like a lot of my pictures with this lens are just not crisp and clear. Maybe its my monitor though, because as of late I believe its going bad. Old crt monitor.

Opinions, thoughts please. After looking at the pics I just posted, in the thread they seem fine, but blown up in my software program I'm using they seem blurry, I'm really thinking my monitor is going bad.


The sweet spot for this lens is between f/5.6 and f/11. Good edge to edge sharpness and at f/8 or f/11 good depth of field too. Using a smaller aperture than f/11 (f/13, f/16, etc.) you will lose sharpness due to diffraction.

[palaima]

Well on my lens, at f8 it really shines, centre sharpeness is amazing! And all across the frame it has good to very good sharpness :)

[willy b]

Got some i want to upload but i have lost my usb cable :rolleyes:

[gef]

I tend to shoot at f/7.1 - 8.0 with this lens... Does seems to be it's sweet spot... I still love this lens after owning it for nearly three years now...

I still have dreams of OS and HSM on it though.....

[palaima]

Yes it is one of those lenses that takes one's heart away... :D I use it for everything: macro, landscapes, portrait (i must say it is a little bit harsh on skin...i always reduce sharpness than i shoot portraits..) even wildlife shooting :)
Here is my tribute :
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8lV7Z7-pF9I/Sa7oen8qs0I/AAAAAAAAAHw/ReFStWTnJ78/s912/IMG_8800.JPG

The depth of field at F2.8 is very very very shallow!
http://images46.fotki.com/v1432/photos/1/1242899/5998711/IMG_7612-vi.jpg

As you can see it tends to flare, but just a little bit, this flare is one of the "worst" because i was shooting with a filter on.
http://images47.fotki.com/v1455/photos/1/1242899/5998596/IMG_9394-vi.jpg
All in all a lens that's one of the best of its price (in my country it is about 200 pounds).
But it has some drawbacks, the focusing is quite noisy, i find myself wanting a little bit more sharpness, constrast - but these can be easily corrected in ps.

[grandadraymond]

3 from me
http://lancashirehobbies.co.uk/galleries/albums/userpics/10003/St_Peter_and_St_Paul_Catholic_church_Ribchester.jp g

http://lancashirehobbies.co.uk/galleries/albums/userpics/10003/Fritillaria_imperialis.jpg

http://lancashirehobbies.co.uk/galleries/albums/userpics/10003/Moss_Bank_Park_Bolton.jpg

[sollie]

Wow grandad, those were sharp, any ps on them??

[sollie]

Some from today.
Straight out from the camera on the first one, some ps on the second picture.

[sollie]

Some more again.

[sollie]

Final ones today.

[sollie]

Can anyone recomend a good filter for this lens?

[palaima]

^ what do you mean? buy the one you need, actually for this lens they are quite expensive. I have skylight filter (got it for about 6$ - discount) - i use it for protection and hoya pol. circular :) I need them and use them :)

[e r y k]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=677238

selling my 17-70 and 72mm hoya polarizer!

:D

[lostid]

Here is a shot with this lens even though I don't own it anymore.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3329/3438562657_1eef68d4dc_o.jpg

[Martin.D]

@ Lostid

I see you have the 17-40 L, how do the photo's compare to that of the Sigma 17-70mm?

[lostid]

@ Lostid

I see you have the 17-40 L, how do the photo's compare to that of the Sigma 17-70mm?

The IQ of 17-40L is excellent and it brings details which the sigma lacks - which is the main reason I upgrade to 17-40L. I see the immediate difference. Hope this helps.

[e r y k]

on a crop body, i would stick with the 17-70, though the 17-40 may be sharper (on the long end), the 17-70 is 2.8 at wide.

the 17-40 is only really useful on a FF camera IMHO.

[willy b]

Great shots still guys. Not taken many shots recently, what with one thing and another...here is one though from a recent trip away, more to come.

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/026-13.jpg

[e r y k]

willy! glad to see youre still at it :)

great shot bud.

[willy b]

Cheers Eryk, as i said got a few more to post, but just finding it hard to find enough time in the day to photograph... ah well, roll on no exams after 22nd May!

[willy b]

Here we go: Most take through a Bus windwow...
1http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/010-11.jpg



2http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/016-2.jpg



3http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/029-10.jpg



4http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/041-8.jpg



5http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/057-2.jpg



6http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/065-6.jpg



7http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/076-7.jpg



8http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o288/willyb_photo/046-7.jpg

[macobee]

me studying
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3593/3446998155_df0fc20965.jpg

[ahh]

me studying
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3593/3446998155_df0fc20965.jpg

A book with a built-in light source! I want one of those!

[Tony-S]

I see you have the 17-40 L, how do the photo's compare to that of the Sigma 17-70mm?

I had the 17-40L and traded up to the 17-70. A very good move as I did not need weather sealing nor USM (at the time). The 17-70 was sharper at f/4, especially in the 35-40mm range, but by f/5.6 they were equivalent. OOC saturation was better with the 17-40L. Sold the 17-40L and kept the 17-70.

Then I sold the 17-70 to get the Sigma 18-55 f/2.8 macro - a lateral move in terms of optics. But I wanted the constant f/2.8, thus the change. I sold my 18-50 when I moved to full-frame (and now have the Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 HSM :D), but kind of wish I had kept it. It was an exceptional copy.

And now, I have the 17-40L again - for its intended purpose; an ultrawide angle zoom for a full-frame camera.

[smgeorge]

hello wow great pics from that bmx event and the holicopter pic looks very cool aswell,
i've had this lens for a few months now but just getting around to use it, thanks for the info and tips Trialstar this is the kind of stuff i wanna shoot

[macobee]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3651/3450074448_d9a8e53e4d.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3312/3449258779_c6c8e553d2.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3571/3450073922_30f1393d56.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3364/3450073822_83a71f9915.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3090/3450073340_bbfc3094fe.jpg

Blog post here: http://cosmopolitanone.wordpress.com/2009/04/17/painting-the-new-flat/

[red snapper]

Just got mine yesterday form e-bay, just over half the price of new one and it has a Hoya UV filter attached. Here's one of my first shots.

70mm F6.3 1/100, just a levels tweak and a subtle unsharp mask.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3299/3450943997_0e69a6fee0_b.jpg

[windkiss]

Dear all,
I have own 50D for 2 months, and now I really itching to exchange my kit lens (18-55 IS).
I'm considering about Tammy 17-50 F2.8 and Sigma 17-70mm HSM . I have many good comments about those two lens, and in here those lens also have same price. I have chance to try the Tammy the IQ is OK for me but the AF, its so noisy. I frequency take pictures in seminar, meeting room...

- So I wonder how compare between those two lens about AF sound?

- I also would like to know how the ability of the sigma for portrait ?- the Tammy show a very good ability for portrait @50mmf2.5

any comment will be appreciated

[X-Warrior]

Sigma 17-70mm HSM

This one's not available for Canon mount. You can only get the non-HSM version.

[Flam]

I'm in love with this lens

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3552/3460982604_dafcaca8e6.jpg

[willy b]

Nice shot Flam.

[origamione]

me studying
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3593/3446998155_df0fc20965.jpg

Very nice shot macobee!! :D

[macobee]

View from my new appartment, moved 20 blocks in the same estate, this view is from my bedroom, nice waking up to this kind of things, just the fishing boats are a bit noisy at 2-3 am......but will gt used to that, it sure beats car trafic!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3416/3488659398_83762bf306_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3319/3488659344_d9cf416e1e_o.jpg

[macobee]

Very nice shot macobee!! :D

thanks but a bit hard light, next time ill try squeeze a softbox between my legs!

[LoL Ish]

I just got an ND filter, so I had to take it out to a lake.

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/3695/lake1m.jpg
*Shot on a Canon 30D*

[sollie]

Some from me tonight.

[sollie]

well, some more.

[sollie]

last one tonight I think.

[sollie]

ok, one more before we tuck in 4 the night.

[sollie]

Well,found some more.

CC are always nice.

[macobee]

havent neglected my 17-70 but was just way busy


Caesar Salad:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3639/3513236956_5e966c356f_b.jpg


Clam Chowder:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3618/3513238320_3e1972b1d3_b.jpg

Escargots
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3024/3513239574_907317f22d_b.jpg

Spaghetti Bolo:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/3512432823_f86862d56d_b.jpg

Steak Sandwich:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3324/3513240484_0a73b67cc5_b.jpg

Apple crumble:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3310/3512436213_2b0ea2410f_b.jpg

Cheese Cake:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3300/3512435735_cdcda007da_b.jpg

Hainan Chicken:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3335/3512435161_503e3a6933_b.jpg

[X-Warrior]

:shock: Stunning shots. So do you also use plastic models like the real pros now ? :lol:

The Apple Crumble could've been shot a bit more straight I think.
On the Steak Sandwich I'd have removed that bit of meat at the front, to make it look like a perfectly baked steak. Also, one of the fries has a brown spot. Just turn it around so it doesn't show on the picture.
I think everything should be in focus for the Hainan Chicken, but I suppose that could be a matter of taste :)
Some of the pictures seem slightly overexposed from the rear: Clam Chowder, Escargots, Steak Sandwich.

Everything does look very tasty - good thing I just ate :lol:

[rohicks]

Needed an updated self portrait for various reasons.

-Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5
-580ex2 shot into reflective umbrella high camera right @ 1/2 zoomed to 32mm

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3664/3513864928_47acbe886e_o.jpg

[macobee]

thanks for your comments xwarrior!

[90blackcrx]

These are non edited, just scaled down. I'd like to actually start printing more and more of my work up to hang up, so any tips on editing would be nice. Also pick out which one you like the most.

#1
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/90blackcrx/IMG_9039r.jpg

#2
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/90blackcrx/IMG_9030r.jpg

#3
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/90blackcrx/IMG_9022r.jpg

#4
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/90blackcrx/IMG_9020r.jpg

#5
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/90blackcrx/IMG_9014r.jpg

#6
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/90blackcrx/IMG_9006r.jpg

[rohicks]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3597/3520856537_180cffa5b8.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3345/3521668822_efc93fa0bf.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3221/3520856665_432e7c936b.jpg

[rohicks]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3574/3522605876_4b40bb24d9_o.jpg

[sollie]

Well Skill, those were really cool , I liked them a lot.. What's the short story behind them?

[rohicks]

Well Skill, those were really cool , I liked them a lot.. What's the short story behind them?
Thanks.
They are from the Monticello Fire Department Award Ceremony i was covering for the fire department. More is available from flickr account if u wish to see them ...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rohicks/sets/72157617578775514/

[rohicks]

Scottys Brewhouse.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2073/3528007226_12be4529fc_o.jpg

[macobee]

No Models so all I can do is.......

Shoot myself!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2366/3527976708_4d829aacd9_o.jpg

learning lighting:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/3527186847_1c09126147_o.jpg

[Geoff_Shawcross]

Great shots Macobee!

[macobee]

Thanks Geoff!

[macobee]

Life seems to boring for me:

So sing with me:

In the jungle, the mighty jungle
The lion sleeps tonight
In the jungle, the mighty jungle
The lion sleeps tonight

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3581/3528667264_ac52139dd4_o.jpg

This is how i was actually sitting there with the whole family around my laughing their asses off.......

inpromptu shoot, didnt turn out well but we all had a good laugh:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2014/3530138301_d1f72bac57_o.jpg

[Geoff_Shawcross]

.....Still trying to hide so you don't have to eat your vegatables?.....LOL....j/k ;)

I'd be laughing my butt off too....hehe.

[sollie]

A car in sunhillriver.

[sollie]

A car in sunhillriver part2

[sollie]

A car in sunhillriver part3

[rohicks]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3406/3537451929_295bcc5643_o.jpg

[macobee]

food, if you look past the blue edges it seems quite ok:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3323/3541612847_5e472467c0.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2154/3542424280_7cc6ca750b.jpg

[butugly]

must be 1 of the longest running threads,
great information and some superb photos,doing a wedding on 13 june 09
cant get the money together in time to buy the 17-70 (unemployed)but this will be my next purchase for sure.
having to rent the canon 24-70L for the shoot.
have sigma changed the lens say a mk2 version or is it still the exact same lens they
made all them years ago.

[kikihuang]

Life seems to boring for me:

So sing with me:

In the jungle, the mighty jungle
The lion sleeps tonight
In the jungle, the mighty jungle
The lion sleeps tonight

This is how i was actually sitting there with the whole family around my laughing their asses off.......

inpromptu shoot, didnt turn out well but we all had a good laugh:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2014/3530138301_d1f72bac57_o.jpg

hahahahaha........... funny macobee :) ..........

[kikihuang]

one more
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d141/vicky_christmas/sigma_17-70/IMG_8477_nissin-di_622.jpg
------------------------
F5, 1/80, ISO-800 shoot with 400d & 430ex1.
original from the camera, and my sold nissin are in this pic,

IMO : for low light and open wide F, AF sometimes not accurate, but if much light / outdoor this sigma AF is good :)

[macobee]

To those who thought I photoshopped the Lemon, let me bring you some perspective....a baby chair, with me on it, and trust me my size is humongous, so indeed the lemon is almost the size of my whole knee so its indeed humongous in itself and not at all photoshopped......I wouldnt know how to even

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2442/3563126146_4e338d12d4.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3606/3562313207_901e69c005.jpg