Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8

[airbutchie]

Kind of ironic how all that top grade Canon gear's picture was taken with a Tamron, LOL.

Hehhehhehe... Yeah, I know Jay... Had to borrow the Tamron from a friend of mine to take a shot of my current inventory... Nonetheless, it does capture it nicely, no?! Hehhehehehe....

- airbutchie ;)

[bigrig]

I shot this one blind, just held the camera down low.

Camera Model: Canon EOS 40D
Focal Length: 17.0mm
Exposure Time: 0.0040 s (1/250)
Aperture: f/8.0
ISO equiv: 100

http://images41.fotki.com/v209/photos/2/401442/8244704/IMG_7598-vi.jpg

[j4k]

Are these images with the VC version or the non-VC version? Is the VC worth the extra cost?

[CaptainTonus]

Are these images with the VC version or the non-VC version? Is the VC worth the extra cost?

These were all taken with the non-VC version. In my opinion, the VC version is not worth the extra cost.

[geoff5093]

These were all taken with the non-VC version. In my opinion, the VC version is not worth the extra cost.
And from what I've heard/read, there are more complaints with it as well.

[CaptainTonus]

And from what I've heard/read, there are more complaints with it as well.

Wouldn't be surprised at all. I think VC would be totally useless at those focal lengths, especially with a 2.8 max aperture lens. Unfortunately, a lot of people think that having VC will make them better at photography so they think they "have" to have it. :confused:

[j4k]

Thanks guys. It's a no brainer. I've just ordered a 17-50 non VC for £280. Jessops in the UK are selling the 17-50 VC for £529. That's almost double the cost.

[ggalluppi]

I just want to say, I hate everyone who posted pictures in this thread and someone owes me $449! Nah, just joking, great pics everyone. I ordered mine last night but of course with the Holiday next week it's not due for delivery until next Thursday...I can't wait that long!

[worthy]

One shot from last summer with the internal flash used as fill light.
I love the sharpness of this lens :).

http://www.xaleo.org/files/IMG_3978-13.jpg

[geoff5093]

^Very sharp!

[jonneymendoza]

Thanks guys. It's a no brainer. I've just ordered a 17-50 non VC for £280. Jessops in the UK are selling the 17-50 VC for £529. That's almost double the cost.
Where did you order it from? Amazon uk? Jessops is every overpriced

[Balb0wa]

will the tamron fit the 1dmk3?

[j4k]

Where did you order it from? Amazon uk? Jessops is every overpriced

Yep! Amazon.co.uk. Jessops is a bit overpriced, but usually only a bit over their competitors, so I guess everybody is selling the bew one for about £480, something like that. So I think I've got a snip, but it hasn't come yet so we'll see!

[jonneymendoza]

Is the 500d or even the 450d a cropped body like my 400d? the reason i ask is because i want to see if i can test out the lens in a shop but of course all shops do not stock my 400d anymore

[DiMAn0684]

will the tamron fit the 1dmk3?

no, 1D is a Full Frame body.

[HoosierJoe]

recent one

[worthy]

Is the 500d or even the 450d a cropped body like my 400d?
Yes both 500d and 450d are cropped bodies too.

[ride5000]

no, 1D is a Full Frame body.

well, kinda.

;)

[jonneymendoza]

Yes both 500d and 450d are cropped bodies too.
Lets see if jessops have these in store for me to try then. i heard the none VC one is better?

[Cameron Cushman]

no, 1D is a Full Frame body.

The only 1D that is full frame is the 1Ds.

All of the others are a 1.3 crop

[lpapad]

This lens does justice to DSLR

http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/5527/img6686b.jpg

[jonneymendoza]

Hi, does this lens come with a lens hood?

[crayzie418]

Yes it does, but no lens pouch or case.

[jonneymendoza]

My nifty fifty diddnt come with no lens pouch or case. Does it at least come with a lens cover on both ends of it?

[crayzie418]

Yes it does, the front, back caps and hood.

[Balb0wa]

no, 1D is a Full Frame body.

1dmk3 is 1.3 crop factor not full frame, 1ds is full frame.

I know sigma DG lenses fit the mk3, not sure which tamron lenses fit.

[jonneymendoza]

My next question about this lens is its reliability. Some have said in amazon how it is not that reliable and when it breaks, it is very difficult to deal with the issue.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B000FZ3FY8/ref=cm_cr_pr_hist_3?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&filterBy=addThreeStar

I have also found out that the warranty here is only for 1 year as a posed to 6 years over in america :(

I would be upset if i buy this and ends up being a dud and a nightmare to sort out.

The IQ and features of this lens are brilliant but whats stopping me from buying it is the build quality/reliablity of the lens plus the hassle of dealing with any issues that could occur with this lens.

Thanks in advance.

[Chris215]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4239202081_1bb880a1b8_b.jpg

[crayzie418]

Jonney, yes Tamron does have an issues with QC but these last few batches of production Tamron 17-50mm have yielded better lenses in terms of build quality, I think Tamron got the message with having a lot of bad copies. There is a 6 year US warranty through Tamron and also Amazon itself has a really good exchange/return policy. The only thing you should be aware of is the fact that some copies have a tendency to front focus a tad. This issue is fairly common i'd say about 1/5 copies front focus enough for the user to notice, though honestly MOST lenses are not truly perfect, but for these Tamrons its noticeable and again a QC problem. This can be solved by exchanging for another copy or...micro adjust if your body has that function. My copy does not have this issue, but when I bought it a year ago I do remember it was an issue, that's why I bought mine BRAND NEW jsut in case I had that issue, I could exchange it. In terms of build quality and reliability I think it's good especially for the price but don't expect it to rival L lens build quality.

[stonyzmom]

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/7302/93077111.jpg

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/9785/442t.jpg

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/207/402op.jpg

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/4990/393x.jpg

[Gomboman]

Jonney, yes Tamron does have an issues with QC but these last few batches of production Tamron 17-50mm have yielded better lenses in terms of build quality, I think Tamron got the message with having a lot of bad copies. There is a 6 year US warranty through Tamron and also Amazon itself has a really good exchange/return policy. The only thing you should be aware of is the fact that some copies have a tendency to front focus a tad. This issue is fairly common i'd say about 1/5 copies front focus enough for the user to notice, though honestly MOST lenses are not truly perfect, but for these Tamrons its noticeable and again a QC problem. This can be solved by exchanging for another copy or...micro adjust if your body has that function. My copy does not have this issue, but when I bought it a year ago I do remember it was an issue, that's why I bought mine BRAND NEW jsut in case I had that issue, I could exchange it. In terms of build quality and reliability I think it's good especially for the price but don't expect it to rival L lens build quality.

How can you tell if your 17-50 has a slight front focusing problem? What procedure would you use to determine this? Do you need to shoot charts etc. to pin point the issue? I think my copy is fine but I'm not sure if it within the recommended tolerance. Just curious.....

[bigrig]

How can you tell if your 17-50 has a slight front focusing problem? What procedure would you use to determine this? Do you need to shoot charts etc. to pin point the issue? I think my copy is fine but I'm not sure if it within the recommended tolerance. Just curious.....

Yeah, there's charts you can print out and shoot. Or just line up a few items close to each other and focus on one item and see where the image is sharpest. I used batteries:

http://images112.fotki.com/v189/photos/4/401442/5986462/IMG_0443-vi.jpg

[Kirke]

I've never dropped a lens until today
http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt108/samhunterphoto/Broken%20Tamron/IMG_4714.jpg Have you thought about repairing it? If the glass is intact it might be worth it.

I didn't drop mine, but as I was walking behind someone who shook a dead tree, a branch from it fell straight on my lens (I was glad it didn't fall on my head) and it ripped a little hole in one of the plastic elements. I am planning to send it Tamron to see how much it will cost to repair it.

[crayzie418]

Bigrig said it all, I used print out focus charts, retail focus charts, and item focused methods, the thing that I think Bigrig just didn't elaborate enough on is the fact that its much easier to do with objects that have a lot of details like the batteries he chose, then just take 100% crops then go from there.

[Gomboman]

Yeah, there's charts you can print out and shoot. Or just line up a few items close to each other and focus on one item and see where the image is sharpest. I used batteries:

http://images112.fotki.com/v189/photos/4/401442/5986462/IMG_0443-vi.jpg

Thanks for the tip. In this case would you set your AF to the center point and adjust the aperture to f/2.8 (or close to wide open) and fire away? Would it be possible to have a good lens but have focusing issues with the camera? How do you isolate the lens from the camera? I hope this makes sense.

[richierich1212]

You would have access to another body / another lens or two to make sure it's not only the lens that's not focusing correctly.

[crayzie418]

But before you get all caught up in pixel peeping, if you liked your shots before anyone said anything do not get swept up in the most minuscule of details, your body and lens will only give you so much detail.

[HoosierJoe]

But before you get all caught up in pixel peeping, if you liked your shots before anyone said anything do not get swept up in the most minuscule of details, your body and lens will only give you so much detail.
I dont even know what "pixel peeping" is.

Sounds kind of dirty.

[johnj2803]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2759/4288011617_32427ee448.jpg

[geoff5093]

Messing around with a few self portraits today, very sharp lens!

1/250, f/8, ISO100 w/580EX II and 430EX bounced.

http://www.geoffjohnsonphotography.com/photos/768754260_AsibH-XL.jpg

[bigrig]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2759/4288011617_32427ee448.jpg
Cool! I'd like to see a bigger version. Where were you shooting from?

Matt

[cbacarella]

Danny Glover & Felix Justice. Key note speakers at Central Michigan University for MLK week here. Most shots taken at 1250iso, some 800iso, and even some of the smaller shots are 3200iso. Minor noise reduction done in LR. Re-sized in PS.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4290088196_1fb319c6d0.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2700/4289345169_3a2092e58b_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2782/4289345125_737ee7f6c3_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4290087970_3789f7791e_o.jpg


.Chris Bacarella.

[johnj2803]

Cool! I'd like to see a bigger version. Where were you shooting from?

Matt

as requested:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2759/4288011617_32427ee448_b.jpg

shot from the 38th floor of a building :D

[richierich1212]

Very nice HDR John!

[johnj2803]

Very nice HDR John!

its not HDR... it came with just some sharpening in LR :D

[jonneymendoza]

I received my Tamron 17-50 lens a few days ago. My first wide angle lens. I love the fact that I can now get the entire building or landscape in the picture. My old 28-135 just was'nt cutting it. I bought mine new on Ebay for $393 shipping included.
I had a play with the 28-135 lens in a shop and tbh, it wasnt wide enough for my liking either.

Your best getting this lens along with a tele lens to cover most lengths whilst maintaining high IQ across it.

[mayt444]

I am thinking of this lens for outdoor classic car shots and lanscapes to replace my 18-55 IS on a 50D. Any thoughts?
Clay

[crayzie418]

Perfect reason to get this Tammy. It is extremely sharp and does really well with a lot of light but falls off due to its AF system in the dark, STRONGLY RECOMMENDED Mayt444!

[mayt444]

Perfect reason to get this Tammy. It is extremely sharp and does really well with a lot of light but falls off due to its AF system in the dark, STRONGLY RECOMMENDED Mayt444!

Thanks crayzie
After spending 900.00 on a camera I gotta spand some money on a better lens, right? You guys gotta talk me into it. That's what friends are for.:D

[crayzie418]

The IQ increase alone will convince you, not to mention its quite a bit faster aperture wise.

[mayt444]

Yeh the large aperature was my primary goal and IQ helps. I've been playing with my Sigma 105 2.8 macro and wishing I had a zoom that fast that could even come close on IQ. I don't expect the Tamron to match it but it should be fun.

[HoosierJoe]

You spent $900 on a 30D? Hope that wasn't recently.Thanks crayzie
After spending 900.00 on a camera I gotta spand some money on a better lens, right? You guys gotta talk me into it. That's what friends are for.:D

[HoosierJoe]

OK, don't get a 17-50. Get the Tamron 28-75 f2.8. Just as great a lens.Yeh the large aperature was my primary goal and IQ helps. I've been playing with my Sigma 105 2.8 macro and wishing I had a zoom that fast that could even come close on IQ. I don't expect the Tamron to match it but it should be fun.

[mayt444]

No I spent 900.00 on a 50D. I will check out the 28-75 but i'm not sure it's wide enough.

[CaptainTonus]

No I spent 900.00 on a 50D. I will check out the 28-75 but i'm not sure it's wide enough.

It's not wide enough.

[d21x]

Just picked up this lens. How does this look?

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4283497285_343c726b95_o.jpg

[yogestee]

It's not wide enough.

It all depends on what you like to shoot..

My 17-50mm f/2.8 used to be my general purpose lens.. Since getting my 50D five months ago I've been using my 28-75mm f/2.8 more and more..

[bigrig]

Just picked up this lens. How does this look?
Nice and sharp!! And colorful...

[crayzie418]

Yeah for my shooting style as my main walk around lens the Tammy 28-75 on my crop 40D is definitely not wide enough for me. But my buddy loves his 28-75 on his XSi, it's all up to the individual.

[richierich1212]

Just picked up this lens. How does this look?

Looks great. Now you can sell that kit lens. Your lens addiction has officially started. :lol:

[Chris215]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2746/4251794331_3096168a47_b.jpg

[HoosierJoe]

Not really satisfied with these. will probably do this one over.



http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac230/HoosierJoe/Scenery%20and%20other%20things/DPP_0011_filtered.jpg



http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac230/HoosierJoe/Scenery%20and%20other%20things/DPP_0005_filtered.jpg

[ride5000]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2754/4314604862_4e2a5feaae.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken-gilbert/4314604862/)

[Jonathan Taylor]

mmk i'll play:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2444/3963103523_76aabbd8a6.jpg http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs142.snc3/16954_1180954335284_1570950073_30429916_5828713_n. jpg

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs041.snc3/12847_1143561440485_1570950073_30355842_8195254_n. jpg

[cbacarella]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2776/4317312225_c3b05dae69_o.jpg

[Chris215]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2776/4317312225_c3b05dae69_o.jpg

subarus ftw! :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3574/3672957626_1405c4a49b.jpg

[yogestee]

Not really satisfied with these. will probably do this one over.









These images are grossly underexposed even for 1600 ISO and flash..


What went wrong??

[JayStar86]

hey i just picked up this lens and did some focus tests with various micro-adjust settings.... but they all look the damn same to my eyes.... all in focus... can that be right?

[lengz]

Love this shot.
mmk i'll play:
[img]http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs041.snc3/12847_1143561440485_1570950073_30355842_8195254_n. jpg[img]

[richierich1212]

JayStar make sure you are manually focusing to infinity before auto-focusing on your test object, after you input the adjustment.

[JayStar86]

JayStar make sure you are manually focusing to infinity before auto-focusing on your test object, after you input the adjustment.

yah... i figured out what my problem was.... i was shooting live view which doesnt use MA.... so naturally none of my shots actually were micro-adjusted so they all looked the same, lol..... arent i just a genius:o:o:o:rolleyes::rolleyes:

I will re-run the test again later today and see what i come up with.

[ride5000]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4320815102_d33fcf6011.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken-gilbert/4320815102/)

[SamHunter]

They want $300 just to fix mine... sad day

[richierich1212]

They want $300 just to fix mine... sad day

That's insane. A brand new one is ~$450.

[JayStar86]

That's insane. A brand new one is ~$450.

that is insane.... heck i just bought one of these... practically brand new for $360.

[JayStar86]

well here goes my first try in this thread.... just something i whipped up real quick to post in here:rolleyes: :

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4324233449_f775b7f194_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45380700@N02/4324233449/)

[stonyzmom]

San Francisco Bay

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/1745/32842.jpg

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/1079/32562.jpg

[richierich1212]

Yeah we had some very nice looking clouds out today in the Bay Area, too bad I don't have a wide enough lens yet

[stonyzmom]

Yeah we had some very nice looking clouds out today in the Bay Area, too bad I don't have a wide enough lens yet

But, you're richierich, right? Hahaaa! I also have the 10-22 and wish I would have taken a few with that lens, but I got these shots today on a whim. It was beautiful out there today. I wish it had been a little clearer, but the clouds were very intriguing.

[cusack]

Hi All

can this lens be used on a 5D? I have gone back pages in thie thread and can only find photos from a cropped sensor. Can I please see some photos of this lens taken on a full frame 5D??

Thanks

[stonyzmom]

Hi All

can this lens be used on a 5D? I have gone back pages in thie thread and can only find photos from a cropped sensor. Can I please see some photos of this lens taken on a full frame 5D??

Thanks

I don't think you can use this on a FF body. I bought it versus the Canon 17-55 because neither can be used on a FF body and this lens was half the price of the Canon.

[cusack]

I don't think you can use this on a FF body

damn! I'm looking for a cheap wide lens for a 5D mkII and thought I finally found it!

[HoosierJoe]

damn! I'm looking for a cheap wide lens for a 5D mkII and thought I finally found it!
Try the tamron 17-35. Around $300 used. Very sharp.

[cusack]

Try the tamron 17-35. Around $300 used. Very sharp.

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!!!

I've since checked the posts for that lens and its looking very promising ...and cheap too! :)

[worthy]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4328210211_e4634bcdef.jpg
Large (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4328210211_c79605ae6c_o.jpg)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2723/4328697761_9c66c08b40_o.jpg

[dmeiselman]

http://imgur.com/nYpiF.jpg

[jj_glos]

Only just received mine today, it's the start of a beautilful relationship I'm sure!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2708/4332358269_0ba4567536.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jj_glos/4332358269/)

[zelseman]

damn! I'm looking for a cheap wide lens for a 5D mkII and thought I finally found it!
Sigma 24-70?

[CaptainTonus]

damn! I'm looking for a cheap wide lens for a 5D mkII and thought I finally found it!

This lens will not work on a 5D.

[aurora85]

Here is a pick taken today in the huge snowstorm we are having up here on the East Coast. PS'd desaturated. This lens is amazing..just got it last week after tons of research..sharp as a tack!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4335450390_d896673664_o.jpg

[aurora85]

here is another sample from the Philly Auto show

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4335489870_6d4cd8ec49_o.jpg

[geoff5093]

This photo isn't anything special, but I love the reactions I got from the people in the car!

http://www.geoffjohnsonphotography.com/photos/782291829_4SH4a-XL.jpg

http://www.geoffjohnsonphotography.com/photos/782291645_TeVyk-XL.jpg

[richierich1212]

LOL Geoff!! Were you just standing on that corner pointing towards their direction?

[Gomboman]

Quick shot at 2.8.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d25/Gomboman/IMG_4213d.jpg

[geoff5093]

LOL Geoff!! Were you just standing on that corner pointing towards their direction?
Haha, yeah I was on the corner getting a few photos of cars coming around the bridge. It's very entertaining to go through the photos and see peoples expression ;)

[esemte]

Couple of shots from a Drift Battle series on the weekend. Shot on Canon 7D.

Click on images for FULL-VIEW.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2769/4339710030_7e7b583a77.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/esemte/4339710030/sizes/o/) http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4338967129_8fd070aa56.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/esemte/4338967129/sizes/o/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4339709904_a35047a0ff.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/esemte/4339709904/sizes/o/) http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4338966137_3bc09e6ce3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/esemte/4338966137/sizes/o/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4338966577_f6babe73f0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/esemte/4338966577/sizes/o/)

[HoosierJoe]

Snow again.

http://i902.photobucket.com/albums/ac230/HoosierJoe/Scenery%20and%20other%20things/IMG_1534.jpg

[JayStar86]

Couple of shots from a Drift Battle series on the weekend. Shot on Canon 7D.

Click on images for FULL-VIEW.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2769/4339710030_7e7b583a77.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/esemte/4339710030/sizes/o/) http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4338967129_8fd070aa56.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/esemte/4338967129/sizes/o/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4339709904_a35047a0ff.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/esemte/4339709904/sizes/o/) http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4338966137_3bc09e6ce3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/esemte/4338966137/sizes/o/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4338966577_f6babe73f0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/esemte/4338966577/sizes/o/)


^^^^good work man.... really good work infact! the silver car shot is the best.

[jonneymendoza]

Whats the sharpest Aparture on this lens? F32?

[ProD1gy_KiD]

Is it worth spending the extra $$ for the VC version of this lens?

[jonneymendoza]

nope because the none VC version is more sharper

[crayzie418]

There a lot of mixed reviews about the VC version, I honestly do not think it is worth it, but I have never used it, I think if you are willing to shell out the extra $200 might as well add another $100-150 on top of that and get the Canon 17-55 IS.

[JayStar86]

There a lot of mixed reviews about the VC version, I honestly do not think it is worth it, but I have never used it, I think if you are willing to shell out the extra $200 might as well add another $100-150 on top of that and get the Canon 17-55 IS.

agreed.

[ride5000]

Whats the sharpest Aparture on this lens? F32?

probably around f/8.

smaller apertures suffer from excessive diffusion.

[worthy]

Take a look at this image... there you can see different focal lengths with their respective sharpness at different apertures.

http://www.photozone.de/images/8Reviews/lenses/tamron_1750_28/mtf.png

[HoosierJoe]

probably around f/8.

smaller apertures suffer from excessive diffusion.
Diffusion?

The DOF is narrow, but that's what you get on any lens when opened up. The focus point on my lens is sharp at all stops, DOF changes.

[ride5000]

Diffusion?

yes, diffusion. the bending and subsequent scattering of light waves.

The DOF is narrow, but that's what you get on any lens when opened up. The focus point on my lens is sharp at all stops, DOF changes.

trust me, the lens is less sharp at f/32. ;) optical physics says so. focus and/or DOF has nothing to do with it.

as you can see from the chart posted above by worthy, f/8 is actually slightly past the sweetest spot, which is between f/4 and f/5.6.

[HoosierJoe]

yes, diffusion. the bending and subsequent scattering of light waves.



trust me, the lens is less sharp at f/32. ;) optical physics says so. focus and/or DOF has nothing to do with it.

as you can see from the chart posted above by worthy, f/8 is actually slightly past the sweetest spot, which is between f/4 and f/5.6.
OK, I get what you are saying. I think I've seen this before. The whole "sweet spot" thing.I've never tested it. Most of my settings are between 5.6 and 11, unless I am trying to achieve some effect of some kind.

[ESMcBlurM3]

I haven't shot anything in a while.. especially with a flash. Here's a couple from the other day with this lens...

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb35/emcbane/f03ffb2b.jpg

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb35/emcbane/d5919067.jpg

[jonneymendoza]

agreed.
+1 :)

[ProD1gy_KiD]

i just bought mine right now. like 30 seconds ago. i cant wait for this one. :lol::lol: (can you tell im a bit excited.)

[DiMAn0684]

i just bought mine right now. like 30 seconds ago. i cant wait for this one. :lol::lol: (can you tell im a bit excited.)

beat you by a few hrs :D

[ProD1gy_KiD]

beat you by a few hrs :D

haha *high five* lol can you tell that we're both excited!!!! :lol:

[Chris215]

two quick snapshots in this blizzard

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/278/img2616u.jpg

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/3057/img2613de.jpg

[nelair]

my first contribution !

http://i60.servimg.com/u/f60/11/10/17/25/corder10.jpg

[TeaQue]

two quick snapshots in this blizzard

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/278/img2616u.jpg

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/3057/img2613de.jpg

Haha I bet you guys had fun! My GTO is the exact opposite of fun in snow.

[nelair]

an another one tonite

http://i60.servimg.com/u/f60/11/10/17/25/phare10.jpg

[cbacarella]

two quick snapshots in this blizzard

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/278/img2616u.jpg

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/3057/img2613de.jpg



SO MUCH WIN IN THESE PHOTOS!


opps...i think i just let my love for Subaru show....

:o

Cool photos! I bet you guys had a blast!

[Chris215]

Haha I bet you guys had fun! My GTO is the exact opposite of fun in snow.

SO MUCH WIN IN THESE PHOTOS!


opps...i think i just let my love for Subaru show....

:o

Cool photos! I bet you guys had a blast!

thanks! we had a blast "plowing parking lots" haha

two crappy action shots

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/892/img2550h.jpg

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/3361/img2604r.jpg

[roynaldo1]

My latest effort

[ride5000]

yay subaru! :)

[johnj2803]

a few from a trip in Key west :D
http://images.johnjmd.multiply.com/image/1/photos/83/500x500/53/IMG-0167.jpg?et=Fz6UWi5vVapxx2Z1mZohIQ&nmid=312987816

http://images.johnjmd.multiply.com/image/1/photos/83/500x500/51/IMG-0165.jpg?et=eNSswnVCstHDE1yy4Y3noA&nmid=312987816

http://images.johnjmd.multiply.com/image/1/photos/83/500x500/13/IMG-0095.jpg?et=XkIsfFfkHfWU5vI7wgti5g&nmid=312987816

http://images.johnjmd.multiply.com/image/1/photos/83/500x500/3/IMG-0076.jpg?et=01Z8jR2Wr5QocAfzqUpELQ&nmid=312987816

[bigrig]

Camera: Canon EOS 40D
Focal length: 28*mm*(equiv. 45*mm)
Aperture: F2.8
Exposure time: 1/80"
ISO speed rating: 800/30°

Not sure if I should crop tighter?

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4354381387_bfd5342765_b.jpg

[WRXTACY]

Nice scooby's, I just tore my front lip off mine in the snow and ice :(

Gonna have to wait until the spring to put it back on God I love Subarus lol

[stonyzmom]

Camera: Canon EOS 40D
Focal length: 28*mm*(equiv. 45*mm)
Aperture: F2.8
Exposure time: 1/80"
ISO speed rating: 800/30°

Not sure if I should crop tighter?

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4354381387_bfd5342765_b.jpg

If it were me, I would crop a bit tighter and straighten as well. That's just me, though.

[bigrig]

Better?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2680/4355657694_7975596730_b.jpg

[Chris215]

^ much better

[hoser]

i was having a rough time deciding between the sigma 24-70 or the tamron 28-75, now i have another lens on the list...

[richierich1212]

Yeah the cropped pic looks great, bigrig.

[jj_glos]

Just a couple of random shots walking back to the car from the rugby:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4355737801_2839258aef.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jj_glos/4355737801/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4356478826_6bfa7c8581.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jj_glos/4356478826/)

[nelair]

nice sharp, I love it

[Marshal.F]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4355993655_cb89356439.jpg

[ProD1gy_KiD]

whats the sharpest aperture on this lens? i have yet to test mine. but just to have an idea. :lol:

[jonneymendoza]

^ F8

[aubsxc]

two quick snapshots in this blizzard
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/3057/img2613de.jpg

Nice pictures. NASIOC meet in a blizzard?? :)

[Chris215]

Nice pictures. NASIOC meet in a blizzard?? :)

haha not this time, just a few friends going out for a spin (we're members on there too)

[cbacarella]

Today Central Michigan University Police Officer Jeff Ballard had a little time to spare and i owed him some photos, so, we shot!

The lights are a bit hot in some spots but i was going for a more bright, crazy light style on some. Although i will say the lighting in some spots are too bright for what i was going for. Overall it was my first time shooting with 3 lights and i haven't mastered lights at all yet, but this was some good practice for me!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4364748648_9d7356821f_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4364748740_4dfc9888d2_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2719/4364748638_00b8d4d6c8_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4364748536_e5acaa9bb3_o.jpg

More photos can be found here PHOTOS (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisbacarella/sets/72157623327311247/)


.Chris Bacarella.

[geoff5093]

Love the first one!

[jonneymendoza]

Last ones the best

[cbacarella]

Love the first one!

Thanks!

Last ones the best


I do enjoy his goofyness which makes him open to taking photos like that one...haha


.Chris.

[geoff5093]

Some from my recent trip to Puerto Rico:


http://www.geoffjohnsonphotography.com/Other/Image-Hosting/MG8413/791388231_bsKRo-L.jpg

http://www.geoffjohnsonphotography.com/Other/Image-Hosting/MG8403/791385187_UFJtq-L.jpg

http://www.geoffjohnsonphotography.com/Other/Image-Hosting/MG8461/791388776_d2QKE-L.jpg

http://www.geoffjohnsonphotography.com/Other/Image-Hosting/MG8527/791389773_EXhoF-L.jpg

[lowincash]

I don't know how this icicle formed but i found this on my deck railing this morning. It kind of looks like a snail.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x148/jay11762/photo%20forum/0318c4d3.jpg

looks more like a shrimp lol

[lowincash]

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb35/emcbane/IMG_7182.jpg

I love this picture! Nice job =)

[cbacarella]

Some tight head shots from a shoot i did today. Her skin in these photos is how it looks in person...its amazing!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4371382711_25fa8d25e3_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4372132492_e5780f7a7c.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4371382575_079e212c28_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4371382437_f7e38185b7_o.jpg

I have LOTS more from this shoot....just have to keep editing!

.Chris.

[yogestee]

The last month or so I've been doing some volunteer work for an NGO that looks after street kids here in Laos..

So far I've shot around 200 images using only the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8.. This lens keeps on performing day after day, shot after shot..

[lpapad]

Some tight head shots from a shoot i did today. Her skin in these photos is how it looks in person...its amazing!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4371382437_f7e38185b7_o.jpg

I have LOTS more from this shoot....just have to keep editing!

.Chris.


I feel that the pupil in both her eyes iris is too big !!! :confused:

[yogestee]

I feel that the pupil in both her eyes iris is too big !!! :confused:

I love dilated pupils in females;)

[Daniel2000]

took this one last weekend
direct from RAW, only ajusted WB

full pic
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh26/Daniel2000/pets/IMG_7967.jpg

100% crop
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh26/Daniel2000/pets/IMG_7967100crop.jpg

[LucyRoberts]

Some great shots in here!

I'm in the market to pick this lens up so if anyone is selling drop me a PM. :) NEvermind, Got it!

[cbacarella]

I feel that the pupil in both her eyes iris is too big !!! :confused:

Thanks for the input! All i did reguarding post with her eyes was a little dodging to brighten up the brown a tad more so her pupil size is exactly how it was shot. Im guessing it could be because the room we shot in was somewhat dim.

I love dilated pupils in females;)

I don't mind them myself either :D

.Chris Bacarella.