Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro [Archive] - Page 20 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

macobee

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 15:56

Strawberries
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3588/3591303175_14ed421945.jpg

Cocktails:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/3592367768_6d0f7fd30d.jpg

Cow:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2465/3595537054_d714e5f31b.jpg

Many Cows:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2461/3595538508_53ee8e8a01_o.jpg

Coca Cola:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3339/3596315220_ab9bd54bab.jpg

Juice:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2480/3596316222_82bd6ae6f0.jpg

skill

4th of June 2009 (Thu), 21:29

Nice product photos with the coke and lemonade; although it would be better if you had it splashing into the actual product's liquid and on a contrasting bright background with a nice hot light against the backdrop.

skill

11th of June 2009 (Thu), 11:53

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3376/3617216620_501872599f.jpg

Pauly_G

12th of June 2009 (Fri), 13:29

Haven't posted in this thread for what seems like ages.....basically this lens hasn't been seeing much light or getting much attention recently.

Anyway here are a few from this afternoon, playing with the macro end of the lens.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3369/3620240540_4018d27efb_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3596/3620240406_bda0fb3ea4_b.jpg

And a bit of selective processing....
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2484/3619380167_e82936476a_b.jpg

willy b

14th of June 2009 (Sun), 02:20

Great shots Ryan, and love those pauly!

swis

14th of June 2009 (Sun), 09:30

WOW ... the photoes are realy great. How about the OS (Optical-Stab.). Is it that good without Stabilizer?

Pauly_G

14th of June 2009 (Sun), 12:55

Here's another from this afternoon.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3654/3626004984_b74b90f7c3_b.jpg

Swis, this lens is very manageable without OS / IS, obviously IS would be nice but it's not essential and would come at a price!

swis

14th of June 2009 (Sun), 22:29

I was thinking that this lens is actualy so bright that you can set a faster srutter speed, at which speed the photo doesnt need OS? Can it be?
Or all of u are using camera support?

w7cma

15th of June 2009 (Mon), 20:55

Question, I tried finding it but 191 pages is a bit. How fast is the AF compared to USM?

olly_k

16th of June 2009 (Tue), 03:15

Question, I tried finding it but 191 pages is a bit. How fast is the AF compared to USM?

lol yeah this thread is laaarge :lol:

I timed autofocus and compared to kit lens (from about 2' to 12') - kit had it by a nats whisker, and this is proven when I shoot my daughter as she is darting round (but I don't use my kit anymore).

So don't try to compare to USM you will only be dissapointed!

Pauly_G

16th of June 2009 (Tue), 03:17

It's not as fast as the USM on my 70-200mm f4L, however it's no slouch either. But overall it's quite satisfactory.

red snapper

16th of June 2009 (Tue), 07:18

A few from this morning, a bit of a levels tweak but not a bit of sharpening! This lens is just so sharp.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3649/3631630219_a5dece81c4_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3378/3632443374_ae05e40de3_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3324/3632445918_7ba24113ab_b.jpg

macobee

16th of June 2009 (Tue), 09:06

Back in Hong Kong so here is a bit of Hong Kong again:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3362/3632636810_e52dbdb947_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3613/3631823633_7455a6bed7_o.jpg

My handsome stepson
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3358/3631825103_c2e769c818_o.jpg

and my wife and the smallest in front of HK island:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3400/3632636654_182f04bcbe_o.jpg

Swann1

19th of June 2009 (Fri), 22:12

It's taken me a while to get around to posting, but here are some photos I took with this lens earlier in the year.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_zECUfCH73Gc/SjxO3oFWcBI/AAAAAAAAAFw/WNS5QfWxSiE/s800/IMG_2937.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zECUfCH73Gc/SjxO43Ue79I/AAAAAAAAAF4/KnoAR198ciA/s800/IMG_2970.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_zECUfCH73Gc/SjxO60Q8utI/AAAAAAAAAGI/S6I-KHFdmqo/s800/IMG_3059.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zECUfCH73Gc/SjxO74zeU3I/AAAAAAAAAGQ/ZrbHf6NaUWA/s800/IMG_3071.JPG

rsboag

20th of June 2009 (Sat), 00:42

Noob here what about this lens makes it a macro lens?

macobee

20th of June 2009 (Sat), 05:00

erh the fact that you can stick it up a fly's nose and still focus ;) hehe well not literally,. but close to that is

Pauly_G

20th of June 2009 (Sat), 14:56

A few from today...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3407/3644103279_847809b544_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3410/3644062579_0bf508c620_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3358/3644465668_70b5564454_b.jpg

rsboag

20th of June 2009 (Sat), 15:09

erh the fact that you can stick it up a fly's nose and still focus ;) hehe well not literally,. but close to that is

Ok cool....why would you use this lens for landscape pictures?

Eagle

20th of June 2009 (Sat), 18:33

Ok cool....why would you use this lens for landscape pictures?

Because you can get shots like Pauly_G got here.

A few from today...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3407/3644103279_847809b544_b.jpg

Pauly_G

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 03:41

Ok cool....why would you use this lens for landscape pictures?

This lens is not really a true macro, i.e. it has a maximum manification of 1:2.3, although the minimum focus distance is great. I typically use this lens as my walk-around jack of all trades lens and it generally performs pretty well. It can be a little soft when wide open, however as soon as you stop it down it sharpens up nicely.

The relatively wide angle 17mm provides a useful field of view, which makes it pretty good for landscape shots.

willy b

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 09:17

That first shot Paul is great! Where these taken?

Pauly_G

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 10:15

Cheers Willy, it's in the Brecon Beacons about 3 miles out of Brecon - you're looking at Pen-y-Fan and its chums!

Did a 40km walk yesterday, starting at 6am.......all in the interests of Charity.

Tony-S

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 10:40

Ok cool....why would you use this lens for landscape pictures?

For a crop camera, I think this is one of the finest lenses available. If Sigma would only put HSM and OS on it, I'd use my crop camera a lot more.

rsboag

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 11:20

Is it really a 17mm or more like a 25-27mm? The reason I ask is I am debating between this lens and the Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD SP ZL Aspherical (IF).

This will be for a walk around lens indoors/outdoors. I will be using it primarily for taking pictures of family/baby/wife.

The reason I am looking at this lens is because it is 100 dollars less that the Tamron.

Tony-S

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 11:35

Optically, it's on par with the Tamron, but its trade-off is longer reach. There's also the Sigma 18-50 f/2.8 macro, which is optically the same as each of these lenses, but with better build.

rsboag

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 11:42

Thanks for the feedback. Regarding these three lenses:

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD SP ZL Aspherical (IF)

Is 17mm on the Sig the same as 17mm on The Tam. I guess its the macro term that is messing with me.

I was thinking since the sig is a macro that the FOV @ 17mm would differ from these two lenses.

willy b

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 12:29

Thought i recognised it Paul! Great shots

Tony-S

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 12:41

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro
Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD SP ZL Aspherical (IF)

Is 17mm on the Sig the same as 17mm on The Tam. I guess its the macro term that is messing with me.

Macro has nothing to do with field of view. 17mm is 17mm, regardless of lens.

Pauly_G

21st of June 2009 (Sun), 13:07

Thought i recognised it Paul! Great shots

Cheers Willy.

macobee

22nd of June 2009 (Mon), 19:55

1st ever model shoot, last night in Causeway Bay:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3661/3651282244_71e9c6da1b_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3629/3650480121_c0659d5976_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2422/3651279086_6ddabd29db_o.jpg

Tony-S

22nd of June 2009 (Mon), 20:26

Nice work, Marco. It looks good to be in HK (or is it Singapore?).

macobee

22nd of June 2009 (Mon), 21:35

Thanks Tony, its Hong Kong

kikihuang

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 01:21

why my sigma, sometimes good focus .. sometimes error (focus in the center)

and i trying in the 1 left down focus point, sometimes is ok, sometimes OOF also ...

ahhh...... i should shoot many more to test my copy of lens ...

hopes everything good......

skill

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 13:54

got up at 5am to get this (and a few others coming soon).
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3609/3654881104_6ff095004f_o.jpg

skill

23rd of June 2009 (Tue), 22:27

Also check this video out i made of a few exposures that shows the sunrise and the windmills turning.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rohicks/3654650685/

If you have never seen one of these in person they truly are a sight. They are so massive.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3299/3655385347_810453d596_o.jpg

skill

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 00:20

Prob. the last of the set i will upload.

More than corn in Indiana.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2462/3656391972_b66803fb54_o.jpg

Sunrise in full go! Pretty awesome seeing this shot through my lens.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2299/3655594355_4fa86b700f_o.jpg

Just breaking the horizon.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2318/3656391538_67a5efe6c9_o.jpg

sollie

24th of June 2009 (Wed), 05:43

Nice shot's skill. If we go to Denmark this holiday, I will Def. get up early one day..

Swann1

27th of June 2009 (Sat), 06:54

Here are a couple from a child's birthday party I shot earlier in the year.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_zECUfCH73Gc/SkTlQ5_LtZI/AAAAAAAAAKg/aMc84hyCTqE/s800/IMG_3248.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_zECUfCH73Gc/SkTlRpN4IWI/AAAAAAAAAKk/egRKekpKI_E/s800/IMG_3249.JPG

willy b

27th of June 2009 (Sat), 21:23

Wow, nice skill, Skill :)

skill

4th of July 2009 (Sat), 18:15

Wow, nice skill, Skill :)
heh ;) Thannnnkkks.

Bought Joe McNally's new book the other day ... certainly a must get for anyone working with off camera flash photography. Excellent read and well worth the money.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3148/3688689382_eb5914a07a_o.jpg

kikihuang

10th of July 2009 (Fri), 01:32

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d141/vicky_christmas/sigma_17-70/penjual_kerak_telur.jpg

"this is the seller of egg cracker in jakarta - Indonesia, its "betawi" traditional food"
F2.8 | 17mm | 1/6 | iso 1600
----------------
and now i'm thinking very hard to sell this lens.....
i love the color
i love the contrast
i HATE the FOCUS ACCURACY !!

thinking to upgrade or buy 1 new lens with different focal length ? which one is good ? :)

if focus correctly, then it comes like this .. :
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d141/vicky_christmas/sigma_17-70/IMG_9537.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d141/vicky_christmas/sigma_17-70/IMG_9543.jpg

Swann1

12th of July 2009 (Sun), 01:56

A few from yesterday:

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_zECUfCH73Gc/SlmGXOaqAtI/AAAAAAAAAQQ/ROKuziqHUUc/s800/IMG_5813.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zECUfCH73Gc/SlmGXyadnII/AAAAAAAAAQU/B-dj_md61oo/s800/IMG_5814.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zECUfCH73Gc/SlmGYoqaQsI/AAAAAAAAAQY/s8ERfP9zpQE/s800/IMG_5819.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_zECUfCH73Gc/SlmGZWJgfxI/AAAAAAAAAQc/YOvKLNmlSyM/s800/IMG_5823.JPG

Swann1

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 05:38

Some B&W conversions:

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zECUfCH73Gc/SlsOBJsaubI/AAAAAAAAARA/CXqKRVSkCYI/s800/IMG_5812_bw.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_zECUfCH73Gc/SlsOBx5yKWI/AAAAAAAAARE/6TyVqzopb3A/s800/IMG_5815_bw.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zECUfCH73Gc/SlsOClhwuWI/AAAAAAAAARI/pAk9LAjaMm8/s800/IMG_5818_bw.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_zECUfCH73Gc/SlsODIZpHjI/AAAAAAAAARM/0tRApQHjqcw/s800/IMG_5852_bw.JPG

willy b

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 15:15

Nice work Swann. Love 3rd and last shot, very good indeed!

Janika

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 15:51

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b186/Janika2/Nature/Indak.jpg

Trixster!

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 16:30

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3638/3318925521_1ffb4f3b05_b.jpg

Swann1

13th of July 2009 (Mon), 18:17

Nice work Swann. Love 3rd and last shot, very good indeed!
Thanks Will. By the time I'd taken the last shots, the sun had disappeared behind a cloud and the lighting had changed somewhat. Compare 2 & 4 in the colour shots to see the difference.

DPP was used for the conversions - changed to mono, applied a colour filter effect and tweaked contrast a bit.

SingingSabre

14th of July 2009 (Tue), 12:29

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/SingingSabre/Newest%20ish/IMG_0384smallwtmk.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/SingingSabre/Newest%20ish/IMG_0225smallwtmk.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/SingingSabre/Newest%20ish/IMG_9122smallwtmk.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/SingingSabre/Newest%20ish/IMG_9042smallwtmk.jpg

I love my Sigma. :)

skill

21st of July 2009 (Tue), 18:49

Actually took this a month ago and wasn't happy with it.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2434/3741386323_f16a3b8b09.jpg

Flam

23rd of July 2009 (Thu), 00:07

first time posting in a while, here's some randoms from the last few months:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3567/3669067079_c532fa2b92.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2441/3714060468_5cd4d17677.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3004/3713251553_b0fd6e9bb2.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/3713251685_7cf79171c7.jpg

Pauly_G

24th of July 2009 (Fri), 13:57

I have to admit I fell out of love with this lens, mainly because it hasn't really had much time on the camera - what with three shinier and more expensive lens....but I put it on the other night and had a play and was impressed with the results. Accurate focus and lovely and sharp once stopped down a bit. Here are four examples, three a little samey...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2511/3753082462_b72aa91a4f_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2585/3752287267_6fece114ca_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2650/3753082124_6949b5f0ba_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2558/3752287029_81c8ffaaef_b.jpg

msgsnapshot

24th of July 2009 (Fri), 20:33

skill

24th of July 2009 (Fri), 21:02

Eagle

24th of July 2009 (Fri), 21:21

kikihuang

26th of July 2009 (Sun), 07:34

ok my wife just said i can buy any lens i want. so i want a wide angle lens. i've done alot of searching and my head is spinning. if you had your choice of lenses, what wide angle would you buy. i would like to keep it from the 16mm an up. if that helps, i would also like to use this lens indoors as well. So i need some help to clear my head.

IMO : do u need ultra wide angle lens ?, because the 10-20, 12-24 isn't have F2.8,
if u want indoor purposing 11-16 F.8 maybe ....
but ur pic will be not all sharp cause that small F setting and it means depend on what u need...
if u need wide-zoom lens and money no probs, maybe 16-35L ?? (how bout that guys) or primes that cool? (but is so damn expensive!)

but if u asking this sigma 17-70, this sigma is cool on outdoor and higher F, like F5.6 or F9 or more ...
for indoor without flash? this sigma will suffer very much, hard focusing...
thats why i need infra red beam on 430EX and sell my nissin... :cool:

JamesU2002

29th of July 2009 (Wed), 13:59

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3490/3768835404_577b4340de_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2511/3768035807_54d3a3958f_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/3768041029_fcc1147b09_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2592/3768836288_1c2e642d59_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2655/3768035993_e8ca174ce6_b.jpg

Taken with a 450D and Sigma 17-70 plus CPL Filter.

Full set on my Flickr.

sollie

31st of July 2009 (Fri), 17:10

James, I would love to hear the settings on you're 450 when shoting those pic's.(I like them a lot, nice strong blue colures)Don't hold anything back. :-) My 450+17/70 is nowere near that quality.
What type og ps is done and what kind of filter did you have on. Thanks.
Stian

skill

1st of August 2009 (Sat), 23:35

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3570/3780181210_9f2ec7cbe6_o.jpg

100% crop before sharpening added @ 1/250s - f/4.5 - ISO200 - 44mm; Can't remember my focus point and I'm too lazy to check the original file for it.
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j274/rohicks/camera/crop.jpg

kikihuang

10th of August 2009 (Mon), 22:26

i sell this lens..... and change unto 17-40L

this sigma has good contrast and color, (must be adjust wb) when it comes to accurate in focus then the result is outstanding....

but when it isn't accurate its makes me wanna throw this lens unto a bin!! :)
i don't know maybe cause of my body 400D or just bad copy....

:)

skill

11th of August 2009 (Tue), 02:50

Rockstar
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3487/3811063104_f43ecb3430_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rohicks/3811063104/)

skill

13th of August 2009 (Thu), 01:40

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3438/3817224798_64c9aaa654.jpg

EtherealZee

14th of August 2009 (Fri), 09:48

I love this lens, if I can only take one, it's this one...

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n1/EtherealZee/yellowduc.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n1/EtherealZee/waterlilysm.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n1/EtherealZee/usa08/maggieggbridgesm.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n1/EtherealZee/usa08/ggrosesm.jpg
Shame that last one was on ISO1600 on the 400D ( did not realise it had somehow been set that high) could have been so much better *sigh*

Z...

Pauly_G

16th of August 2009 (Sun), 13:36

Great shot Ryan - lots of atmosphere.

Here are a couple from Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2451/3827185064_eae48f4604_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2565/3827176902_4eaa56b66a_b.jpg

skill

17th of August 2009 (Mon), 00:48

Superman & Me
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2519/3829363852_1994bd53c2_o.jpg

Pauly_G

19th of August 2009 (Wed), 06:35

Another from the weekend with some different processing...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2532/3831541232_21300776d7_b.jpg

imposterjeff

20th of August 2009 (Thu), 14:58

this one was taken with this lens and pp in cs4

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a178/imposterjeff/joshtattoo.jpg

ct1co2

21st of August 2009 (Fri), 08:43

My first contribution to this thread. I received this lens 2 days ago and have put a couple hundred clicks on it sizing it up, and am thoroughly impressed. A couple of examples. Both have had a little sharpening and small adjustment to layers.
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii213/ct1co2/beeonflower.jpg
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii213/ct1co2/flowerandbee.jpg

red snapper

24th of August 2009 (Mon), 20:04

I bought this lens of e-bay a few months ago. After a re-calibration it is now so sharp it hurts. I haven't sharpened a photo in PS since. If it needs it, it probably wasn't a good enought shot!

Anyway, I thought I should contribute something to this thread as it was the reason I bought the lens. I'll start with a duck and post some more soon.

Comments always welcome:D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3440/3853705227_e41e057133_b.jpg

skill

27th of August 2009 (Thu), 08:24

I'm going to really miss this lens.
I have a 5dmkII coming in the mail in a week :D.

I know most people in this thread probably have this lens as their own, but if anyone is interested in buying a used copy, send me a message as mine is going up for sale soon along with my 40d.

telephoto500

28th of August 2009 (Fri), 01:59

heres my contribution: my very first lens, I couldnt tell the difference between the 17-70 and the 24-105L in turns of image quality

Eagle

28th of August 2009 (Fri), 12:43

Sweet shot! Looks like a fire in her eye.

X-Warrior

28th of August 2009 (Fri), 16:42

Some stuff i took today, posted in the 50D thread:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=8540563#post8540563

skill

29th of August 2009 (Sat), 17:21

ISO 2000
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2534/3868202021_b131a7d699_o.jpg

skill

30th of August 2009 (Sun), 12:07

Joey Rozmus from the MTV Real World Cancun 09
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2471/3870628599_4510d74b29.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2584/3871412338_0fb5aba59e.jpg

red snapper

31st of August 2009 (Mon), 02:47

Though I'd post another one.

I haven't really done much B&W but i'd be interested to see what everyone thinks.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/3854491214_a6ef61530c_b.jpg

red snapper

31st of August 2009 (Mon), 03:08

Thought I'd throw in a close up so you can see what this lens can do.

1/125 8.0 ISO 400

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2642/3874004194_c23af00688_b.jpg

sollie

2nd of September 2009 (Wed), 05:29

Nice shot R Snapper.

Geoff_Shawcross

2nd of September 2009 (Wed), 06:09

I've always enjoyed the macro capabilities of this lens........And it's still amazing just how close you can focus to the front element.

mathias_ko

10th of September 2009 (Thu), 18:18

Another lake from my trip to the Canadian Rockies (can't even remember the name..)

bbss

11th of September 2009 (Fri), 22:27

I've always enjoyed the macro capabilities of this lens........And it's still amazing just how close you can focus to the front element.
I tried this lens today with a 2x 3'd party teleconverter. Works great. So macro is way closer. And 140mm on the end.

I also tried this combo on FF. The dark sides disappeared so can be used there as well.

Especially the macro capability was interesting since this focus all the way up.

I dont think i'm going to sell this after all. It's getting usefull. And not to big of a package from macro to 140mm.

Will do som pics tomorrow for testing. I'm excited though about this finding.

X-Warrior

12th of September 2009 (Sat), 03:16

http://www.dvdpimages.com/images/landscapes/090912006.jpg

http://www.dvdpimages.com/images/landscapes/090912007.jpg

http://www.dvdpimages.com/images/landscapes/090912008.jpg

More from today here (http://www.dvdpimages.com/landscapes.php).

macobee

15th of September 2009 (Tue), 12:37

Monster of Loch ness
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2448/3922913955_4d06008053_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2663/3923699528_c22f332f94_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3434/3923699628_923edcdaa8_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3490/3922912875_12b1b7b37f_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2535/3923699296_08cda05f47_o.jpg

X-Warrior

15th of September 2009 (Tue), 15:47

Those flower shots are some great stuff, well done :)

Pauly_G

19th of September 2009 (Sat), 05:20

Up close...conditions were tricky

70mm
ISO 800
F4.5
1/30

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3465/3932381960_181d45d69f_b.jpg

red snapper

19th of September 2009 (Sat), 05:41

What are you looking at?

A nice sharp one of my cat.

57mm
1/50
9.0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2539/3933904732_4828b48bb8_b.jpg

palaima

19th of September 2009 (Sat), 06:15

What are you looking at?

A nice sharp one of my cat.

57mm
1/50
9.0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2539/3933904732_4828b48bb8_b.jpg

I found that at f9 this lens is crazy sharp...
Moreover, my copy had stunning(i couldn't believe my eyes) results at f4.5 and 70mm...but i can't find the shot! (if i find it i'll post it as son as possible - it is THAT good! ) this is at 70mm..and somewhere around f9-14 (can't remember) :D
http://images110.fotki.com/v570/photos/1/1242899/5998711/IMG_3238-vi.jpg

red snapper

21st of September 2009 (Mon), 02:54

Nice, I am going to start trying some droplet/liquid shots soon.

palaima

21st of September 2009 (Mon), 03:18

Nice, I am going to start trying some droplet/liquid shots soon.
Thanks!
Don't. it is an addiction :D

bbss

27th of September 2009 (Sun), 00:23

40d
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2579/3957242141_8b4ee918b2_o.jpg

500d
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2457/3957242337_6d9315153d_o.jpg

Geoff_Shawcross

27th of September 2009 (Sun), 01:56

Great shots BBSS!! Two more fine examples of the macro capabilities of this lens.

bbss

27th of September 2009 (Sun), 02:41

Great shots BBSS!! Two more fine examples of the macro capabilities of this lens.
Thanks. It's macro capabilities are awesome!

Wonder what I'm going to do when a 5d classic arrives in a few days. Have more or less decided to keep the 500d due to the sigma. :D

joebillimage

28th of September 2009 (Mon), 01:26

There are some incredible shots taken and shown on this thread. My 17-70 arrives in a day or so but I was wondering whether anyone had any recommendations concerning filter types on the Sigma? I currently use a range from Hoya and B+W on my other lenses. Has anyone found particularly good results especially for Macro work?? keen to get any feedback. Thanks Guys...
Joe

GhostHunter

2nd of October 2009 (Fri), 12:29

Here are a few 17-10mm examples

100% crop:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3471/3972416613_d90cf5747d_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/3972416613/)

Fleurs
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2612/3973186538_aed9fb7a2a_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/3973186538/)

Harbour:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2487/3973378813_8e779090c7_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/3973378813/)

palaima

3rd of October 2009 (Sat), 15:41

I am thinking of trading my siggy to canon 85mm 1.8, one of the reasons is that i need the 1.8...and the over is that it is longer, but every time I when i view my photos i doubt!
Here is the about 150% (how to make an exact 100%??? :D ) Is it really as sharp as i think (i don't have anything to compare it with), no sharpening added.
(sr the sample before was a little back focused)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3512/3979848192_251489f7a2_o.jpg
And here is the whole image
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3478/3979852586_fa035b683e.jpg

sollie

5th of October 2009 (Mon), 15:44

Sunniva

francisLM

5th of October 2009 (Mon), 16:17

350D+17-70
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3564/3463557114_040e721697_b.jpg

Dan_S

7th of October 2009 (Wed), 12:35

350D+17-70
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3564/3463557114_040e721697_b.jpg

Nice shot!

skill

7th of October 2009 (Wed), 13:04

Selling my copy for 255 shipped. Any takers see the thread below.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=759629

francisLM

9th of October 2009 (Fri), 00:16

Nice shot!

Thank you!!! ;)

Pauly_G

11th of October 2009 (Sun), 14:27

Playing with the Sigma and a 430EX II in the woods today...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2538/4001957150_9cb32423a5_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3419/4001954414_265e1c8097_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2434/4001953898_5a22ea543e_b.jpg

hybridkyle

12th of October 2009 (Mon), 19:51

I am in the market for one of these possibly...or the Canon 28-135 IS (I don't need more length or width, just looking for good quality images, good walk around lens, I have owned a 28-135 before)

Anyone have any complaints or common problems to look for with this lens? I have gone through allot of this thread and find that this lens is AMAZING for the money.

Geoff_Shawcross

13th of October 2009 (Tue), 05:36

Other than not having image stabalization or not having a constant aperture (both minor inconveniences to me), it's a great lens. Easy to use with a decent focal range for a crop I find. Also is great for macro shots and close focused shots. You can't go wrong if you pick up this lens. It's treated me well thus far anyways.

hybridkyle

13th of October 2009 (Tue), 09:35

Thank you, probably picking one up today :)

Geoff_Shawcross

13th of October 2009 (Tue), 09:49

Oh ya, just a wee note. If ya find the focus ring a bit tight to turn, don't worry, it's still okay. It will work out after some use. Mine was like that at the start (as were many others) and it's fine now.

hybridkyle

13th of October 2009 (Tue), 14:25

Just picked mine up, first impression is WOW....I love this lens!

Hopefully I'll get some sample shots up soon, not as good as whats been posted though...

Geoff_Shawcross

13th of October 2009 (Tue), 18:51

Congrats on the new lens. Look forwars to seeing some of your shots.

hybridkyle

14th of October 2009 (Wed), 18:36

Here is one from today, a candid of my son at the park...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2584/4012146531_e9bbb19191_o.jpg

Another from the same park today, amazed at how this lens will focus SOOOO close
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2628/4012196661_bb027deea9_o.jpg

Geoff_Shawcross

15th of October 2009 (Thu), 06:07

Great shots Hybridkyle!! Good colour and looks like you got the focus about spot on. As for close focusing, you can focus clearly on an object with it just about touching the front element......so ya, close focus is an understatement.....hehe.

hybridkyle

15th of October 2009 (Thu), 10:22

Thank you

palaima

18th of October 2009 (Sun), 08:28

So. browsing through my gallery i found this image :) I know it is underexposed, but the main thing is that it shows how sharp this lens is at 70mm wide open (f4.5, 1/160), oh yes, this is a jpeg out of the camera! (only saturation bumped up)
http://images51.fotki.com/v1586/photos/1/1242899/6272907/IMG_1131-vi.jpg

red snapper

20th of October 2009 (Tue), 03:51

Haven't posted in this hread for a while so here's a shot of my new son's hand. So many tiny wrinkles.....:D

1/200 7.1 ISO 100, bounced flash

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2579/4028282607_d55749c899_b.jpg

Geoff_Shawcross

20th of October 2009 (Tue), 06:49

Like the shot Red Snapper! Oh, and congrats on the little one. :) .......How old?

red snapper

20th of October 2009 (Tue), 19:05

Cheers Geoff, 7 days in the photo, 12 days today, I now have my own little model to photgraph!

onurrus

26th of October 2009 (Mon), 09:49

I got that lens a few days ago and Its great so far,there is no other versatile lens other than 17-70mm!

francisLM

1st of November 2009 (Sun), 15:12

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3999915859_290c4da451.jpg
Exif:
Camera: Canon EOS 350D Digital
Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/400)
Aperture: f/10.0
Focal Length: 17 mm
ISO Speed: 100

onurrus

3rd of November 2009 (Tue), 04:44

http://fc09.deviantart.com/fs50/i/2009/306/7/e/sun_behind_the_clouds_by_onurrus.jpg

http://fc03.deviantart.com/fs50/i/2009/306/5/c/girl_and_the_tram_by_onurrus.jpg

http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs51/i/2009/306/8/d/birdie_num_num_by_onurrus.jpg

shareen

5th of November 2009 (Thu), 21:40

Cheers Geoff, 7 days in the photo, 12 days today, I now have my own little model to photgraph!
Congratulations may baby have a long and happy life ENJOY THE JOY:D

Thor_50D

6th of November 2009 (Fri), 15:59

Yeah, GREAT lens ! What about this sh.. pictures ? (Sigma 17-70 w/ Canon EOS 50D.)

Thoreau

Geoff_Shawcross

6th of November 2009 (Fri), 16:32

I'd say from looking at it quickly that you didn't have proper focus perhaps. Not nesasarily the fault of the lens. But on the other had, perhaps you just have a bad copy.

kissel

7th of November 2009 (Sat), 06:01

Yeah, GREAT lens ! What about this sh.. pictures ? (Sigma 17-70 w/ Canon EOS 50D.)

Thoreau
What is aperture setting on the first one? I bet it was wide open. When you shoot landscapes, optimal aperture setting's well beyond f/8.
Same about the second one - if you wanted the background to be sharp and well detailed, you should have chosen different settings. Also, it is overexposed (see the white flower in the center).
So I would suggest it's not the faulty lens ;).

Swann1

7th of November 2009 (Sat), 06:09

First one was shot at f/8 @ 70mm. Could also be not enough sharpening applied in post production or sharpness loss due to resizing.. This lens is more than capable, in fact I'd say its capabilities exceed its price point.

kissel

7th of November 2009 (Sat), 06:12

Swann1

8th of November 2009 (Sun), 07:04

One from yesterday evening:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_zECUfCH73Gc/SvbBWtua76I/AAAAAAAAAbQ/GUGpjRsKwqo/s912/IMG_6849_lr2.jpg

hybridkyle

8th of November 2009 (Sun), 08:54

Mines now for sale :(

soslow93

13th of November 2009 (Fri), 12:59

Here's a few i have taken recently.
1.http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3146/4033506532_c98d33f550_b.jpg
2.http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2547/4003038122_f4c2558946_b.jpg
3.http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2598/3942007193_f4f370de83_b.jpg
4.http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3658/3618029202_5ff5419333_b.jpg
5.http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2595/4003040018_186b5a080b_b.jpg

JamieDubS

13th of November 2009 (Fri), 16:04

ok quick question about this lens maybee its a repost sorry. But it says 2.8 -4.5 right? I have a 40D and what if I have the apperature set at 2.8 on manual mode.... when I zoom out to 70mm is it still 2.8 or will the aperature change? I have heard its not a true 2.8 when you zoom all the way out??

onurrus

13th of November 2009 (Fri), 16:06

JamieDubS

13th of November 2009 (Fri), 16:10

so if you have your camera on manual and you zoom out to 70mm where do you start loosing the 2.8? and will it change on your manual setting to 4.5 or will it stay at 2.8 on the manual display?

kissel

13th of November 2009 (Fri), 16:17

17-20mm 2.8
21-24mm 3.2
25-34mm 3.5
35-54mm 4.0
55-70mm 4.5

JamieDubS

13th of November 2009 (Fri), 16:28

will it change on the manual window on your camera?
or will it stay 2.8 on your camera display?

kissel

13th of November 2009 (Fri), 16:35

It will change on the display as well. Also, if you don't change the aperture value and zoom out, it will stick to the maximum aperture value. Same as with any other zoom lens with non-constant aperture.
But why are you concerned? f/2.8 on this lens is usable in very limited conditions.

JamieDubS

13th of November 2009 (Fri), 16:43

cause I will use it from day time into the night time shooting. So I will need a upclose to midrange lens that will help me at night as well. This is wide angle upclose on objects tooo right?

kissel

13th of November 2009 (Fri), 16:53

Depends on what you gonna take pictures of. I think in the dark environment Image Stabilization is more important, if you shoot interiors or landscapes. For people and other moving objects bigger aperture is a must. As an option (quite costly though) is Canon EF-S 17-55/2.8 IS USM. But cheap nifty-fifty (EF 50/1.8 ) along with EF-S 18-55IS might make an extremely cheap and surprisingly capable duet for your needs.

palaima

27th of November 2009 (Fri), 05:49

IF any of you people are interested, i am selling my siggy.

mkville

27th of November 2009 (Fri), 06:19

IF any of you people are interested, i am selling my siggy.

Curious to know why are you selling it?? Got mine about a month ago and I'm loving it. Or your selling to upgrade :)

palaima

27th of November 2009 (Fri), 07:15

Curious to know why are you selling it?? Got mine about a month ago and I'm loving it. Or your selling to upgrade :)

Primes is my way of life :D
Need to finance sigma 30mm F1.4, in my case bigger aperture is more valuable than just amazing versatility....but still my heart breaks ;(

onurrus

27th of November 2009 (Fri), 09:35

I am also selling my sigma 17-70mm and I hope there is someone from turkey wuold see that lol

qbfx

27th of November 2009 (Fri), 13:04

Here's a few I took of my home theatre...

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/155/388878842_bcafcf3156_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/142/388878836_3bbec522c1_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/184/388878838_44710f3768_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/133/388878841_75d32b2007_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/124/388879458_5158d81be1_o.jpg

Wow, those B&W 802D are gorgeous, so are the rotel, classe and Gem components. :D

mkville

29th of November 2009 (Sun), 12:35

Our Dog Beau

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2781/4144582170_67467b4e9c_b.jpg

Martin.D

9th of December 2009 (Wed), 17:19

This is an old photo reworked, I think it was originally taken with a Sigma 17-70 mm...

Tom - Portrait

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2709/4171231441_4bf025f4c0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/martins_album/4171231441)

Tony-S

9th of December 2009 (Wed), 18:15

I just realized this new lens is f/4 at the long end, not f/4.5 like the original.

Geoff_Shawcross

9th of December 2009 (Wed), 18:33

I just realized this new lens is f/4 at the long end, not f/4.5 like the original.

That's odd :confused: ......I don't see a new 17-70 model anywhere on Sigma's home page. The only 17-70 lens they have (the same that I have), starts at f4.5 when at the 70mm end. Are you sure we're talking about the same thing here??

Geoff_Shawcross

9th of December 2009 (Wed), 18:35

Just looked at your gear list and you have the Canon 17-40mm lens, not the Sigma 17-70mm lens. That's where the confusion lies. ;)

Swann1

9th of December 2009 (Wed), 19:15

Link to the new version:

http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_all_details.asp?id=3364&navigator=6

Tony-S

9th of December 2009 (Wed), 19:42

Just looked at your gear list and you have the Canon 17-40mm lens, not the Sigma 17-70mm lens. That's where the confusion lies. ;)

Why are you confused?

Geoff_Shawcross

10th of December 2009 (Thu), 04:58

Link to the new version:

http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses_all_details.asp?id=3364&navigator=6

Thanks for the link. When I first looked at the Sigma website yesterday, I didn't see the new version listed with all the other lenses. That's why I thought there was a mix up.....hehe.