Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro [Archive] - Page 3 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

rakesh

12th of February 2007 (Mon), 23:55

Hi Rakesh,
Actually I tried to buy this lens in Bombay but most of the dealers didn't had it in ready stock. The asking price was varying between dealers from 15,500Rs. to 17,500Rs.
The distributors for India M/s Ameeko Marketing was asking around 16,500 and he had only one piece to show. And I was not very sure about that particular piece, whether it is a good copy or not.
So, I was wondering if you could suggest a delaer in Bangalore who would allow me to test the lens before buying, since I'm also from Karnataka.

Dear Raphel

In Bangalore the Authorised ealer for Sigma is Foto Circle and contact person is Jayesh (Ph. 9845022654) and give him my reference in order to get best deal.

Regards

Rakesh

coolmonk

13th of February 2007 (Tue), 02:48

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

randerson07

13th of February 2007 (Tue), 02:58

nice shots, and an even better theatre system

john.hem

13th of February 2007 (Tue), 08:18

I've just received this lens yesterday evening, so I'm just trying it out. Here's one of my first shots with it.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/johnhem/Watch.jpg

Canon 350D, 1/30 sec, f4.5, ISO 200, Focal length 70mm

John

grinchy

13th of February 2007 (Tue), 19:35

this seems to be 1 nice lens...:)

purelithium

13th of February 2007 (Tue), 19:56

Just hit the button at B&H for my copy of this lens! Sweet!

Nick_C

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 04:57

Due to 7 aperture blades it also gives nice bokeh, circular too!

Nick :-)

jim9449

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 06:34

Some amazing shots in this thread, was thinking about purchasing this lens, now I am convinced:D :D Any shots using a 10D

2gDSM

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 09:27

Shot at 17mm a couple of days ago.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=147728&d=1171599892

The bokeh is also incredible, especially at macro ranges.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/146/387994105_50b8a16652_o.jpg

pepperoni

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 10:54

Any shots using a 10D

Posted on page 19 I think. I've taken better, but this is the only one I've uploaded.
http://jellybeanracing.com/John/Misc./cat1888.jpg

jim9449

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

Posted on page 19 I think. I've taken better, but this is the only one I've uploaded.
http://jellybeanracing.com/John/Misc./cat1888.jpg

Looks good

Nick_C

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 19:06

The 17-70's macro capability is very impressive indeed!

I recently purchased the Sigma 50mm F2.8 Macro, now this lens is a true macro lens but after doing several shots & plenty of tests I actually found out that the 17-70 was so good that the money spent on a true macro lens just wasnt worth it, the difference was so minimal, ok the 17-70 doesnt do 1:1 but what it does do it keeps up with a true macro lens very well.

Here is a recent shot I did for a commercial site:

(Cloves)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/176/392464265_8c3c099073_o.jpg

(100% Crop)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/170/392464266_53fb518561_o.jpg

Everyone knows how small cloves are & so you can see how good this lens is performing on such a small subject.

Nick :-)

ejwebb

16th of February 2007 (Fri), 22:56

I don't know how small cloves are...

Nick_C

17th of February 2007 (Sat), 04:20

I don't know how small cloves are...

Really? havent you ever cooked with cloves before? ok they are roughly 10mm (0.39 inch) in length, quite small little things & great in apple pies.

Nick :-)

digitaldoug

17th of February 2007 (Sat), 05:50

Love this lens. It's range is ideal and great IQ.

http://mrdoug.smugmug.com/photos/99620188-L.jpg

grizzy

18th of February 2007 (Sun), 22:05

I have found the lens that will replace my kit...great shots on here everyone.

Anyone using a Circular Polarizer? Anyone using any grads...Cokin P series perhaps?

Thanks for seperating me from $325 :)...make that $400 as I'm also probably going to by a 50mm 1.8...make that $450ish cause I'm probably going to buy a polarizer. Damn you POTN!

Nick_C

19th of February 2007 (Mon), 03:37

grinchy

19th of February 2007 (Mon), 18:22

here is 1 I took a little while ago...no PP:

http://i5.pbase.com/g6/79/734079/2/74596418.7vZaOlyh.jpg

grinchy

19th of February 2007 (Mon), 19:27

anybody else notice that with the lens hood on indoors using a flash that the hood cast a shadow? kinda like this:

http://www.supload.us/thumbs/default/_MG_4540.JPG (http://www.supload.us/free/_MG_4540.JPG/view/)

BobbyT

19th of February 2007 (Mon), 19:28

anybody else notice that with the lens hood on indoors using a flash that the hood cast a shadow? kinda like this:

I've never had this problem. Are you using the onbord flash or a hotshoe flash?

purelithium

19th of February 2007 (Mon), 19:46

Yeah, Onboard flash will cause that, at certain angles.

grinchy

19th of February 2007 (Mon), 19:51

onboard flash...

chalkie

19th of February 2007 (Mon), 19:52

My 17-70 is my "standard" lens. It rarely leaves the camera as it's so versatile. Virtually all the pics in the Valencia set on www.flickr.com/photos/chalkie were taken with it (and most of the rest of them too!).

Graham

grinchy

19th of February 2007 (Mon), 19:59

My 17-70 is my "standard" lens. It rarely leaves the camera as it's so versatile. Virtually all the pics in the Valencia set on www.flickr.com/photos/chalkie (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chalkie) were taken with it (and most of the rest of them too!).

Graham

yeah figured it out...it is the onboard flash that does it..love this lens

john.hem

20th of February 2007 (Tue), 03:08

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/johnhem/Sue1.jpg

Canon 350D, Sigma 17 - 70mm, focal length 53mm, f 7.1, 1/200 sec, ISO 200

John

Cap0ne

20th of February 2007 (Tue), 04:37

Some pics from me - 30d with my 17-70 Sigy :D

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r259/Cap0ne2006/IMG_3407.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r259/Cap0ne2006/IMG_4655.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r259/Cap0ne2006/IMG_4650.jpg

jonnypb

20th of February 2007 (Tue), 07:20

anybody else notice that with the lens hood on indoors using a flash that the hood cast a shadow? kinda like this:

yes mine does that using the onboard flash, i just take the hood off. I presume with a 430 or 530 flash this wouldn't happen

tekkie

20th of February 2007 (Tue), 19:02

yes mine does that using the onboard flash, i just take the hood off. I presume with a 430 or 530 flash this wouldn't happen

nope it doesn't, time for another upgrade guys :lol:

grinchy

20th of February 2007 (Tue), 19:05

http://i5.pbase.com/g6/79/734079/2/74635813.GNci9iu1.jpg

love this lens!:D

Tamata80

21st of February 2007 (Wed), 08:36

Some shots with my new lovely 17/70:D a MACRO AT 70mm f5 and its crop! ISO 800 so there is a bit of digital dust in the 100%crop!
No postwork...just the jpg compression. This is a fantastic piece of glass!

Tamata80

21st of February 2007 (Wed), 08:38

To understand the source...

Hedoniste

21st of February 2007 (Wed), 08:51

70mm @ F4.5 (and contrast a bit modified + a bit sharpen)

http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/8328/antennawarningqa6.jpg

350Dave

21st of February 2007 (Wed), 08:55

i just got mine today, this may sound n00b but, what settings do you need to use it's MACRO functionality (i.e does macro work at all lengths between 17 and 70 etc)

Tamata80

21st of February 2007 (Wed), 09:02

i just got mine today, this may sound n00b but, what settings do you need to use it's MACRO functionality (i.e does macro work at all lengths between 17 and 70 etc)
Hi, macro works without any particular setting...but the best magnification is at 70mm!!! The results ara: 1:1,89 checked by me and better of house results!

350Dave

21st of February 2007 (Wed), 09:03

thanks for replying

macroshooter1970

21st of February 2007 (Wed), 10:30

nice lens, got me thinking about it. I need to fill this range.

ahh

21st of February 2007 (Wed), 11:37

Sangster1

21st of February 2007 (Wed), 13:36

Purchased mine yesterday, can't wait :)

grinchy

21st of February 2007 (Wed), 13:47

Purchased mine yesterday, can't wait :)

you will love it...:)

rparchen

21st of February 2007 (Wed), 13:51

I would love if people can post some 100% crops wide open with this lens. I have the SIgma 18-50mm F/2.8 EX DC which I love but the extra reach would be nice. Also, can anyone tell me if it has a full-time manual focus ring? Thanks!

Nick_C

21st of February 2007 (Wed), 14:59

purelithium

21st of February 2007 (Wed), 15:24

Yeah, I had asked the salesman at Henry's if the lens had Full time manual focus the first time I picked up this lens, and he reached over the counter and flipped the MF/AF switch. I wanted to roll my eyes at him...

rparchen

21st of February 2007 (Wed), 15:37

purelithium

21st of February 2007 (Wed), 15:43

This lens feels better than the standard canon lenses like the non L USM lenses. It feels solid and well built.

Nick_C

21st of February 2007 (Wed), 18:12

Man, why wouldn't they put a FTM focus on it? Argg. My 18-50mm EX doesn't either and it drives me nuts yet my 10-20 EX does. It still looks to be a great lens for the price. How does the build quality compare to that of their EX line?

I recently tested out the Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX Macro lens & as far as build quality the 17-70 is basically an EX lens, it was identical in every respect to that particular EX lens.

Infact the macro capability of the 17-70 was so good I sent the F2.8 Macro lens back for a refund, it WAS better but not that much better.

I cant understand why they didnt call it the 17-70EX, maybe because its not a constant aperture? I dont know, build is identical to the EX lenses.

Nick :-)

Nick_C

21st of February 2007 (Wed), 18:13

This lens feels better than the standard canon lenses like the non L USM lenses. It feels solid and well built.

Im glad im not the only one to think that, also the 17-70 is capable of L quality images, it doesnt have L build or USM but AF is very fast & will keep up in most situations.

Nick :-)

grinchy

21st of February 2007 (Wed), 23:38

:) Im glad im not the only one to think that, also the 17-70 is capable of L quality images, it doesnt have L build or USM but AF is very fast & will keep up in most situations.

Nick :-)

amen!

gef

22nd of February 2007 (Thu), 08:45

I would love to get a set of Kenko tubes for my 17-70! It's on my wish list! I've had this lens for seven months now, and I'm still super happy with it. Most of my shots are taken using it still!!

gef

22nd of February 2007 (Thu), 08:54

Excellent picture of the watch, Hedoniste. I have been monitoring this thread for a while and just love what I am seeing.

Presently I am using a Sigma 18-200mm and although it has an excellent range, the quality of the images does not compare to that of the 17-70mm. I'm wondering whether to replace the 18-200mm or just add the 17-70mm...

If I were you I'd just replace it. You have the Canon 70-300 IS and it will pair with that very nicely... IMO it's worth changing the lens when you need more range than the 70mm given the improved quality of the images you'll get!

Nick_C

22nd of February 2007 (Thu), 12:28

I would love to get a set of Kenko tubes for my 17-70! It's on my wish list! I've had this lens for seven months now, and I'm still super happy with it. Most of my shots are taken using it still!!

I looked into this but apparently they wont work with EF-S lenses, so the 17-70 wont work with Kenko Tubes :-(

Nick :-)

angryhampster

22nd of February 2007 (Thu), 12:30

I looked into this but apparently they wont work with EF-S lenses, so the 17-70 wont work with Kenko Tubes :-(

Nick :-)

Get macro diopters to stick on the end of your lens. I used them with much success on my 24-70 last year. They go for about $25/set on ebay.

gef

22nd of February 2007 (Thu), 12:34

The 17-70 isn't an EF-S mount, it's EF mount. Therefore it should work with the Kenko tubes. It still has a reduced image circle, but it can be mounted on cameras that do not accept EF-S lenses such as the 300D I believe...

gef

22nd of February 2007 (Thu), 12:35

Also Canon does have an extension tube that accepts EF-S mounts, I'm guessing you could probably use the kenko tubes in addition to the canon tube on EF-S mounts??

evandavies

22nd of February 2007 (Thu), 12:49

Nick_C

22nd of February 2007 (Thu), 14:03

Sorry my mistake, I naturally assumed because of its reduced image circle that it must have been an EF-S type lens.

Sorry..

Nick :-)

grinchy

22nd of February 2007 (Thu), 16:12

1 I took today:

http://i5.pbase.com/g6/79/734079/2/74715242.haP7nRW4.jpg

Nick_C

22nd of February 2007 (Thu), 18:17

Nice shot

Nick :-)

Nick_C

22nd of February 2007 (Thu), 18:26

I tried some jewellery today, as always the 17-70 pulled it off with no problems, its a great lens!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/170/399197562_5aa034a861_o.jpg

Nick :-)

grinchy

22nd of February 2007 (Thu), 19:19

Nice shot

Nick :-)

thank you...:D

dtngo

22nd of February 2007 (Thu), 21:28

The 17-70 DOES work with the Kenko tubes because I just tried them in a shop.

It may not be the ideal lens for tubes because its already got REALLY close focus. I tried all 3 tubes at once and the focus distance was about 7mm from the front element!!!:confused:
Was that using AF? When using MF I usually bump my subjects with the front element - which ain't fun when it's a big spider :lol:

purelithium

23rd of February 2007 (Fri), 12:27

cameras that do not accept EF-S lenses such as the 300D

The 300D was the first camera to have the EF-S mount. It was the first camera to come bundled with the 18-55 EF-S kit lens. The 10D, D30 and D60, all had small sensors, but would only accept EF mount lenses.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_EF-S_lens_mount

Tamata80

23rd of February 2007 (Fri), 16:03

Nick_C

23rd of February 2007 (Fri), 18:50

Good shot Nick! ...Can I ask you if you know in London a good photo shop with prices as good as internet shops?
My sister works in London... and I'm thinking to ask her to buy something...a 50mm f1,8 for example! I don't know if the change euro-pound is so convenient. Reply even by private message...

Well to be honest even though I live quite near to London I find the internet much cheaper & getting up there on the tube is a real hassle!

The only one I know of is Microglobe, I dont know if this is of any help?

http://www.microglobe.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?pName=canon-50mm-f18-ef-mark-ii-standard-auto-focus-lens

They are very close to Oxford Street:

http://www.microglobe.co.uk/catalog/map.php

Nick :-)

Ospi

23rd of February 2007 (Fri), 18:55

More from teh l33t sima :D.

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/7831/flowers3hs4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

coolmonk

23rd of February 2007 (Fri), 21:06

Check these out I took of my car just this week. This lens is sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet!

#1
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/187/398101408_8bdbaeda94_o.jpg

#2
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/155/398101412_8cc5dd3576_o.jpg

#3
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/177/398113707_1dce167e04_o.jpg

#4
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/170/398101410_9e8c320349_o.jpg

#5
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/167/398101414_846433b79a_o.jpg

#6
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/146/398037154_e89769fe32_o.jpg

macroshooter1970

23rd of February 2007 (Fri), 21:08

Check these out I took of my car just this week. This lens is sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet!

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

that is nice, now i want this lens even more.

apatchy

23rd of February 2007 (Fri), 22:58

These where taken on a recent trip to the peak district. Good for landscapes at 17mm and even ok for wildlife at 70mm.

Tamata80

24th of February 2007 (Sat), 07:36

Thank you very much Nick... but I think I'll buy It from Internet.
94 euros for the 50mm f1,8 are too much

chet79

24th of February 2007 (Sat), 10:36

nice shot of the duck apachy :)

mridley

24th of February 2007 (Sat), 11:16

Gave mine a good run the other day very impressed, http://www.truesmileimaging.co.uk/Castle.html all the pictures taken with a Sigma 17-70 other than the first one.

ahh

24th of February 2007 (Sat), 13:18

Great shots mridley, particularly #5

Nick_C

24th of February 2007 (Sat), 14:16

I particually like the 17-70 because it can focus as close as you want it too, unlike other lenses that may have a 1m mfd with this lens you can leave it on the camera all the time & it doubles up as a good macro lens when outdoors, saves carting another lens around!

I dont think there is any better lens around at the moment, nothing comes close to the optics on the 17-70, focal range & macro capability, the only lens I would like is the Canon 17-55IS but thats a little short at 55mm & again the price tag is too high for me at least.

Nick :-)

john.hem

24th of February 2007 (Sat), 14:33

My daughter before going out to a fancy dress party.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y21/johnhem/Laura--Fancy-Dress1.jpg

Canon 350D, Sigma 17 - 70, 1/200 sec, Manual, f4.5, 70mm focal length, Sigma EF 500 DG Super Flash.

John

dawnron1

25th of February 2007 (Sun), 10:14

Wow, you folks finally twisted my arm enough, some great images from this lens! I just purchased one last Friday from an Ebay seller(I know, sorry) called cameraspot.com for $340 shipped. They are evidently a retail store called Delaware Camera in Buffalo, N.Y., are an authorized Sigma dealer and seem to have a good reputation. I called their 800 number and the gentleman explained who they are and if I had any problems to call him back and they would make it right. I'll post some images when I receive the lens!

Ronnie

chet79

25th of February 2007 (Sun), 14:49

Gave mine a good run the other day very impressed, http://www.truesmileimaging.co.uk/Castle.html all the pictures taken with a Sigma 17-70 other than the first one.

AWESOME CASTLE!! We ain't got nothing like that here in Oz! Nice shots too :)

pepperoni

25th of February 2007 (Sun), 14:52

Another one with my Sigma 17-70.

http://jellybeanracing.com/John/Misc./Canon%2010D/cat_0008.JPG

seavitt

25th of February 2007 (Sun), 15:53

Handheld, 1/30sec F4,5 @70mm, ISO 100

grinchy

25th of February 2007 (Sun), 16:21

just playing around and took a pic of the side of my computer case:
http://i5.pbase.com/g6/79/734079/2/74846757.pkNX7deW.jpg

gef

25th of February 2007 (Sun), 18:28

Taken today using a polarized filter...

http://static.zooomr.com/images/763389_7cfc0594ce.jpg (http://static.zooomr.com/images/763389_7cfc0594ce_b.jpg)

JoshTPhoto

25th of February 2007 (Sun), 18:31

Here are some. I'm a newbie and these were some of the first pics I have taken with the camera.

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s82/qtrinh75/Queens_Bath_005--web.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s82/qtrinh75/Napali_Harbor_Sunrise_005-web.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s82/qtrinh75/Kilauea_Lighthouse_001--web.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s82/qtrinh75/Hanalei_Lookout_001--web.jpg

gef

25th of February 2007 (Sun), 18:35

I really like the 2nd shot!

Miyagi-san

26th of February 2007 (Mon), 17:35

Just pulled the trigger.....thanks everyone (I think) :)

c'mon B&H ship it out hurry, i wanna play too....

grinchy

26th of February 2007 (Mon), 17:40

:) Just pulled the trigger.....thanks everyone (I think) :)

c'mon B&H ship it out hurry, i wanna play too....

Great lens for the $$$$ you are going to love it!

pepperoni

27th of February 2007 (Tue), 11:33

A few more..

http://jellybeanracing.com/John/Misc./Canon%2010D/Light%20Box/F50_001.jpg

http://jellybeanracing.com/John/Misc./Canon%2010D/Light%20Box/F50_003.jpg

http://jellybeanracing.com/John/Misc./Canon%2010D/Light%20Box/F50_008.jpg

:cool:

purelithium

27th of February 2007 (Tue), 14:00

pepperoni - Nice model! had me fooled for a minute!

Miyagi-san

27th of February 2007 (Tue), 14:35

Dang, that is a good model....

I was trying to figure out how you got a Ferarri into a studio :p

ahh

27th of February 2007 (Tue), 16:04

Excellent pics, peperoni. Are you using a lightbox?

pepperoni

27th of February 2007 (Tue), 16:43

Thanks, they turned out pretty good for a newb.
Yes, it's a dicast model inside a home made light box. I posted more pictures of the box and other stuff in the B&W / Experimental forum.

Linky.. (http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=281524)

:cool:

jim9449

1st of March 2007 (Thu), 04:12

Just got mine today :D this is my first shot taken in the mall outside Jessops
http://jim9449.smugmug.com/photos/132901679-L.jpg

dawnron1

1st of March 2007 (Thu), 10:56

jim9449

1st of March 2007 (Thu), 12:40

Hi Jim, nice shot! That is one cool looking Civic. Are those exhaust tips integral in the bumper?

I received mine yesterday from cameraspot.com, fast shipping, friendly service and $340 USD shipped! It was late in the day but I took this one outside.

Ronnie

Sorry to disappoint Ronnie don't know, was on display for a promotion in the mall were the camera shop was, just took it with my 10D to test :o Nice shot of watch.

Nick_C

1st of March 2007 (Thu), 14:08

Just got mine today :D this is my first shot taken in the mall outside Jessops

Hey I don't think you are allowed to park there!!! :D

Nick :-)

pepperoni

1st of March 2007 (Thu), 14:26

One more...

http://jellybeanracing.com/John/Misc./Canon%2010D/Light%20Box/R8glass_2.jpg

grinchy

1st of March 2007 (Thu), 17:29

http://i5.pbase.com/g6/79/734079/2/75055365.CDEVXeld.jpg

grizzy

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 10:53

Just joined the club today!

I really hope I get a sharp copy like so many on this thread. I ordered the nifty along with it and I can't wait to try them both out.

Chris

Nick_C

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 12:04

Just joined the club today!

I really hope I get a sharp copy like so many on this thread. I ordered the nifty along with it and I can't wait to try them both out.

Chris

Im sure you will, unlike the 18-50EX the 17-70 seems to have had better quality control, maybe they have learnt their lesson!

Nick :-)

DerekI

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 13:35

I really hope so Sigma learned their lesson , but not sure about the Sigma color tone is the same as the cooler color tone of genuine Canon lenses that all Canon lenses seem to share .

My Tamron had very warm and yellowish color tone and I decided to return it .

Any way , I like the images I see here , those are all great , thanks for all your posts.

condyk

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 14:40

Shoot in RAW and then you can change colour tone to what you prefer.

grizzy

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 15:31

Shoot in RAW and then you can change colour tone to what you prefer.

Agree. That's what I do with just about any shot.

Tamata80

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 16:28

Some new shots... I will post here two 100% crop from a 10Mpixel file (400d). I think It's like a L series for sharp. (no sharp mask in postwork.. just crop) ...look...and remember...It's a full size crop!

grinchy

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 16:30

Agree. That's what I do with just about any shot.

RAW is the only way I shoot....:)

DerekI

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 17:04

Raw is the only way , huh. Takes long time to edit CS2 though, I will try it .

Thank you guys , great shots . I love the watch shot , that is really scary detailed.

Also, the Audi is so cool .

This lens is very sharp and well, I will give it a try since this lens is really cheap here (costs only 300USd).

Thanks for those really stunning shots posted here.

All are amazing, fabulous shots.

PS. do you guys know anything about this site and can trust the words there?

Is the EF-S17-55IS that bad ? In this test , the EF-S17-55IS performs worse than the EF-S17-85Is.

I can not beleive this.
http://www.cameralabs.com/features/Canon400D_lens_upgrade/page6.shtml

Nick_C

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 18:00

I only ever use jpg mode for burst shots, I consider raw the only way to shoot, yes it does take a little longer to process the images but you have full control over what they look like with no crappy in camera processing.

Nick :-)

Nick_C

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 18:03

Is the EF-S17-55IS that bad ? In this test , the EF-S17-55IS performs worse than the EF-S17-85Is.

I can not beleive this.
http://www.cameralabs.com/features/Canon400D_lens_upgrade/page6.shtml

It all depends on how fussy you are, I personally think its a substandard lens where 90% of the money spent has gone into the IS, the optics are not very good & the distortion is quite bad, not to mention problems with high CA.

Some people might however love that lens, it depends on what your expectations are like.

Nick :-)

SCMedic

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 18:26

Just picked up this lens myself, and I got a great deal from a member here. How are you guys getting your best results? I got a circular polarizer for it too, and my test shots weren't too impressive. Granted, my skill is poor at best. :)

grinchy

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 18:46

:) Just picked up this lens myself, and I got a great deal from a member here. How are you guys getting your best results? I got a circular polarizer for it too, and my test shots weren't too impressive. Granted, my skill is poor at best. :)

stop it down to about 5.6+ and you will like it more..:)

etaV8R

5th of March 2007 (Mon), 05:08

Phew!
I just read through this entire thread. Awesome pics. Is this lens compatable with the 5D, if not is there a Sigma lens which is? Seems I haven't seen a reply from someone with a 5D. Is there a problem with the large sensor of the 5D? Maybe a different zoom which would compliment my 35-135? I would like two more lenses. One macro/wide angle and another zoom for the other end of the spectrum...up to 300-400. Sigma seems the way to go to save $ over the L series

Nick_C

5th of March 2007 (Mon), 07:38

DerekI

5th of March 2007 (Mon), 10:13

:)

stop it down to about 5.6+ and you will like it more..:)

Any way , I saw your photos at dpreview place , that was stunning , esp those with bees on flowers.

DerekI

5th of March 2007 (Mon), 10:19

It all depends on how fussy you are, I personally think its a substandard lens where 90% of the money spent has gone into the IS, the optics are not very good & the distortion is quite bad, not to mention problems with high CA.

Some people might however love that lens, it depends on what your expectations are like.

Nick :-)

I cheked the 17-85IS and the Sigma, the Sigma seems to have better BQ than that of the Canon.

Plus, the Canon is over priced here , that costs about 700USD while the Sigma costs only 300USd .

So I think I will order it as my store get new one coming in on Wed day.

Thanks for your advice .

grinchy

5th of March 2007 (Mon), 11:48

Any way , I saw your photos at dpreview place , that was stunning , esp those with bees on flowers.

thank you..have to really give credit to the lens though..here are alot more:

http://www.pbase.com/grinchy247/sigma_17-70

etaV8R

6th of March 2007 (Tue), 00:53

It WILL fit onto a 5D but the 17-70 has a reduce image circle, its designed purely for cropped cameras like the 350/400D/30D etc..
Nick :-)
Well that's just what I'm asking. Since this lens does not take advantage of the FF image sensor, is there a sigma lens similar to this one which does? Good quality w/o the cost of an L

Nick_C

6th of March 2007 (Tue), 04:45

You could have a look at lenses like the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro, but to be honest nothing really matches the 17-70, it seems you either have to pay a fortune to get a similar lens or if not then you either lose focal range or the macro end suffers.

Nick :-)

dawnron1

6th of March 2007 (Tue), 09:53

Here's a couple I took this morning. I bought the Sigma 17-70 as an economical upgrade from the kit lens. I love this lens!

Ronnie

lankaman

6th of March 2007 (Tue), 17:46

Thanks everyone for advice. Ordered mine and should be in by weekend. Will post my pictures soon.

ZJChaser

6th of March 2007 (Tue), 17:51

Great looking pictures. I came very close to purchasing one of these but decided on the 24-70 for the constant 2.8. I hope I don't regret it. These seem like a perfect upgrade from the kit with great range and quality.

killerbab

6th of March 2007 (Tue), 18:37

i am seeing a lot of outdoor shots. Wow nice lens.

How does it work as an indoor lens with little or no flash?

dawnron1

6th of March 2007 (Tue), 20:11

One more from this evening... I do need to try some indoor shots with it.

Geoff_Shawcross

6th of March 2007 (Tue), 20:12

Yippee!!!!

I just picked mine up from the photog store! :)

I've played around a bit with it already, and I love this lens. I'll try and post some examples later in the week perhaps. Oh, and thanks for the info everyone has posted on this thread.....and to causing me to spend more money (hehehe). Hey, it was money well spent. :)

brettjrob

7th of March 2007 (Wed), 02:18

Here's a shot I snapped today on campus just testing out my newly-arrived 17-70. I had been somewhat concerned, being a landscape guy, that the color rendition and saturation of this lens would not be up to the standards I was looking for, but the images I shot today largely put that worry to rest.

Only PP was Canon-recommended level of USM before resizing. No filters (not even polarizer, just a nice sky today!).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v135/brettjrob/Misc/CRW_0338.jpg

BobbyT

7th of March 2007 (Wed), 21:31

i am seeing a lot of outdoor shots. Wow nice lens.

How does it work as an indoor lens with little or no flash?

Here is a couple with no flash

http://images14.fotki.com/v378/photos/9/949682/4623004/IMG_9093-vi.jpg

http://images21.fotki.com/v516/photos/9/949682/4623004/IMG_9099-vi.jpg

killerbab

7th of March 2007 (Wed), 22:09

hmm, seems pretty good.

What percent of these lens' would you guys think are sharp copies? It seems like most people love them.

angryhampster

7th of March 2007 (Wed), 22:13

hmm, seems pretty good.

What percent of these lens' would you guys think are sharp copies? It seems like most people love them.

Probably about 90-95%. People tend to complain a lot more than praise.

grinchy

7th of March 2007 (Wed), 22:46

Probably about 90-95%. People tend to complain a lot more than praise.

agree 100%

brian_lewis67

8th of March 2007 (Thu), 05:22

I've had my 17-70 for about 6 months now and love it. no problems with it at all re focussing, etc. It's my walkaround lens.

Miyagi-san

8th of March 2007 (Thu), 07:00

Mine just arrived in the mail today :D Going to the japanese gardens downtown tomorrow to break it in :p

Nick_C

8th of March 2007 (Thu), 07:20

I love my 17-70, as with any lens its softer when you shoot wide open at F2.8 but at least it CAN do F2.8, but I can count the number of times ive had to use F2.8, its not very many, when I do find the light isnt enough its handy to shoot wide open & ive still got some impressive results.

Overall there is nothing really bad about the 17-70, I class it as THE ultimate walkaround lens (for that price bracket), of course if you go up in price the Canon 17-55IS is a better option, but while you gain IS you do lose on the focal length & macro side, not to mention the bank balance.

Overall its pretty darn hard to beat, the Sigma 18-200OS & Tamron 18-250 are out any day now but the price of the Sigma in the UK is £399 & its a similar story for the Tamron, WAY more expensive than the 17-70 & while they could be classed as the BEST EVER walkaround lens, I doubt if the optics will be that good on either lens.

Nick :-)

Raphael V

8th of March 2007 (Thu), 09:43

And the Oscar for the 'Best Supporting Role' goes to,

'Nick_C'.

Long live Sigma.

pepperoni

8th of March 2007 (Thu), 11:12

I shot this last night with the Siggy..

http://jellybeanracing.com/John/Misc./Canon%2010D/Light%20Box/black2%20copy.jpg

joseb552

8th of March 2007 (Thu), 12:17

i picked up my 17-70 last thursday, right before leaving for a week and a half trip to Vegas, so far i've shot about 2600 pics with this lens, and I must say that I am in love with this thing, it is absolutely amazing! anyway, as soon as I find my way back to IL, i'll post some pictures from it.

Janika

8th of March 2007 (Thu), 12:27

From 2 weeks ago:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b186/Janika2/landscapes/Feb-26-2007-013.jpg

Nick_C

8th of March 2007 (Thu), 14:28

And the Oscar for the 'Best Supporting Role' goes to,

'Nick_C'.

Long live Sigma.

:D :D :D :D :D

Nick :-)

joshandlauri

10th of March 2007 (Sat), 13:44

Cool picture and a 1005 crop also, got my sigma 17-70mm last tues and the laptop charger died the same day, but I got a new one so i'm back

grinchy

10th of March 2007 (Sat), 16:21

here are a few pics of my kids from this afternoon while attempting to paint:

http://i5.pbase.com/g6/79/734079/2/75444722.JIJtM6Vn.jpg
http://i5.pbase.com/g6/79/734079/2/75444723.ACK1fwnS.jpg
http://i5.pbase.com/g6/79/734079/2/75444724.ImhSnWF1.jpg
http://i5.pbase.com/g6/79/734079/2/75444726.ajY61oEp.jpg

Revs

10th of March 2007 (Sat), 17:26

Hi Guys

My first post. Been on the site a little while but never knew this thread existed until recently. Here's my contribution :)
http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/9959/img0819ku2.jpg

dawnron1

10th of March 2007 (Sat), 23:48

Taken a little to late in the afternoon but I still like it!

SCMedic

11th of March 2007 (Sun), 09:44

Here is one of my first with my new lens.

[/URL][URL="http://imageshack.us"]http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/4715/417476110482bdb2492yw5.jpg (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/131/417476110_482bdb2492.jpg)

grizzy

11th of March 2007 (Sun), 11:13

Got mine in the mail this week.

Let me apologize to all of you frezzing your butts off in other parts of the US (and world)...but...it's not my fault you don't live in Florida:cool: :

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/p1031431699-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/p596529948-3.jpg

grizzy

11th of March 2007 (Sun), 11:14

Also, my first attempt at some macro:

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/p625606942-3.jpg

grizzy

11th of March 2007 (Sun), 11:16

grinchy,

I love the last one of her painting.

grinchy

11th of March 2007 (Sun), 11:35

grinchy,

I love the last one of her painting.

thanks man...:)

macroshooter1970

11th of March 2007 (Sun), 12:23

Got mine in the mail this week.

Let me apologize to all of you frezzing your butts off in other parts of the US (and world)...but...it's not my fault you don't live in Florida:cool: :

nice shots, I know I'm not cold here. I think I'll go out for a swim now.

grinchy

11th of March 2007 (Sun), 13:06

nice shots, I know I'm not cold here. I think I'll go out for a swim now.

LOL....have to wait about 2 months before I can do that...:)

Mr B Snappy

11th of March 2007 (Sun), 15:51

Here's my favourite so far. I bought mine because I was noticing the gap between the 18-55 and my 70-300 too much. It also feels much nicer to use and is usefully faster.

Geoff_Shawcross

11th of March 2007 (Sun), 19:23

Hehehe......not cold here either. Just checked and it's 17C here in sunny Medicine Hat. Oh and for those of you that don't know where that is in Canada, it's about 2 hours north of the Montana (US) border. I think we had a grand total of 3 weeks of actual winter weather. The rest of the time it was like early spring. :)

Gotta love it!

I'll have a pic or two to post from this lense soon. :)

jonnypb

12th of March 2007 (Mon), 04:18

Comments very much welcomed, I am a newbie though to DSLR. All of them taken with my Canon 400D and sigma 17-70

1) This is one of the very 1st pics I took after I'd got the camera out and charged the battery! Handheld

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/183/418062403_740da711d7_o.jpg

2) Out walking today, it was very dull, and have always wanted to take a pic of this mini waterfall for some reason. Handheld

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/186/418062405_dec8d12204_o.jpg

3) Then I decided to get the tripod out. Boy I need a new tripod, it's an old jessops heavy bulky thing

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/186/418062406_80d41e6d21_o.jpg

4) This is what the little one thought of it all

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/147/418062408_9092f3a2f8_o.jpg

Q Ball

12th of March 2007 (Mon), 20:23

Here's some pictures I took with this lens from Hot Import Nights this weekend.

http://img458.imageshack.us/img458/8543/melyssa01qi3.jpg

http://img478.imageshack.us/img478/4053/melyssa02rp4.jpg

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/1923/melyssa03ju7.jpg