Canon EF-S 17-55mm F/2.8 IS USM [Archive] - Page 12 - Canon Digital Photography Forums

jwcdds

10th of March 2009 (Tue), 01:46

http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/110005794.jpg
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http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/110005782.jpg

Mark-B

10th of March 2009 (Tue), 20:02

@ f/11

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p1007745429-4.jpg

Photo page (http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/batonrouge/e3c10f995)

jwcdds

11th of March 2009 (Wed), 22:05

http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/110116177.jpg

chukdivad

11th of March 2009 (Wed), 22:55

@ f/11

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p1007745429-4.jpg

Photo page (http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/batonrouge/e3c10f995)
VERY nice!

Big C

12th of March 2009 (Thu), 00:33

F2.8

http://cmpixels.com/albums/automotive/misc-automotive/IMG_6636.jpg

chukdivad

12th of March 2009 (Thu), 00:57

^Nice ride you've got Big C;)

Big C

12th of March 2009 (Thu), 02:26

^Nice ride you've got Big C;)

haha I wish...it was a customer's car that I snapped a couple shots of really quick before it left.

Goincarcrazy

12th of March 2009 (Thu), 07:59

haha I wish...it was a customer's car that I snapped a couple shots of really quick before it left.

I took a very similar shot at the Jax Car and Truck show last month. Of course mine didn't have the nice reflections and such therefore ended up in the garbage pile. Beautiful shot man!

Big C

13th of March 2009 (Fri), 03:23

I took a very similar shot at the Jax Car and Truck show last month. Of course mine didn't have the nice reflections and such therefore ended up in the garbage pile. Beautiful shot man!

Thank you! I got lucky with the reflections, I didn't even notice them till after I took the shot and reviewed it. I was kinda in a hurry.

lippstuh

13th of March 2009 (Fri), 16:48

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3571/3350202767_4781c7f201_o.jpg
one of the very first shots out of my new 17-55

morpheus6d9

13th of March 2009 (Fri), 16:50

one of the very first shots out of my new 17-55

mmmm bubbletea

darosk

13th of March 2009 (Fri), 16:58

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v135/opiate_eyes/IMG_1442.jpg

My friend, Richard.

cyruz

13th of March 2009 (Fri), 19:06

http://jgemdoc.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p225473842-5.jpg

jwcdds

15th of March 2009 (Sun), 03:43

http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/110215179.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/110215190.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/110215192.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/110215194.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/110215193.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/110215199.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/110215200.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/110215201.jpg

Cole_Schmitt

15th of March 2009 (Sun), 07:36

WOW I cannot wait until mine gets here!!! LOL nice photos to everyone as well.

gh patriot

15th of March 2009 (Sun), 19:35

Key West Florida with a tilt shift effect.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3471/3357475909_9a05929bb1_b.jpg

jwcdds

16th of March 2009 (Mon), 02:29

http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/110264286.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/110264841.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/110265581.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/110265601.jpg

Goincarcrazy

16th of March 2009 (Mon), 07:59

Two shots from yesterday's Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance.

1.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3570/3359039992_3c09f9d249_b.jpg

2.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3660/3358112769_47aa5c9937_b.jpg

dorkiedoode

16th of March 2009 (Mon), 14:25

Can anyone tell me whats a good UV filter you guys recommend for this glass? Mine's will be here this week but don't know what uv filter to buy. Any good filter under 100. I want to keep as much dust away from creeping inside.

jwcdds

16th of March 2009 (Mon), 16:05

Shrug. B+W's MRC UV filter is just fine. Pricey, but fine. To tell you the truth, I'm not even using the MRC one, but I am using a B+W filter. I'm not losing any sleep over it.

habenero

16th of March 2009 (Mon), 20:03

shoulda bought one of these instead of a 28-75 tammy...

dorkiedoode

16th of March 2009 (Mon), 20:10

Sell the Tammy and get this?

habenero

16th of March 2009 (Mon), 20:19

if it wasn't 3x the money...

jwcdds

16th of March 2009 (Mon), 20:51

if it wasn't 3x the money...

Couldn't the same type of argument be made w/ the purchase of a 50D vs. an older xxD, or the xxxD?

;) Just messing with you.

dorkiedoode

16th of March 2009 (Mon), 21:27

if it wasn't 3x the money...

well at lease you got the 50D. now i want the 50D if it wasn't 2x as much as the XSI. yet, i got the 17-55mm.

Another question, can anyone tell me what size is the filter for this one? my glass won't get here till end of the week. therefore in the mean time i want to get a UV filter for it and hopefully have it both come at the same time or shorten my wait for the filter. i saw one site that show 77mm then another showing me 67mm.

jwcdds

16th of March 2009 (Mon), 23:21

It's 77mm.

http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/110304716.jpg

dorkiedoode

17th of March 2009 (Tue), 00:08

thanks.

ALaS

17th of March 2009 (Tue), 03:39

Goincarcrazy

17th of March 2009 (Tue), 08:31

Hoya UV(0) HMC filter is good.

A good alternative to the 17-55 is the tamron 17-50. It's as sharp I'd not sharper an a hell of a lot easier to handle since it is much smaller than the 17-55.

The tammy 28-75 isn't a bad lens either though.

I'll agree hands down that the IQ is as good as the 17-55IS but the bad part is it's not AS hand holdable. By that, I mean the 17-55IS, because of the IS, is able to be handheld down to about 1/2 second on the 17 end and down to about 1/8 on the 55 end (from experience). If that's not too much of an issue, alas is very correct in saying the Tamron 17-50 is a good alternative (to be honest, I WAS going to get the 17-50 but changed my mind to this at the last second)

mnaz

17th of March 2009 (Tue), 08:37

Yeah the Tammy 17-50 is about the same optically (I sold mine to get the 17-55) but I seem to have a little trouble with shake at slower shutter speeds so I opted for the 17-55.

Big C

18th of March 2009 (Wed), 02:11

f2.8

http://cmpixels.com/albums/random-images/IMG_6669.jpg

ALaS

18th of March 2009 (Wed), 02:18

Oh yes, the 17-55 is definitely the best lens in this FL to use for slow hand held shots. I prefer it over primes too. I can hand hold 1/4th at 55mm no problem. I can't hand hold any damn FL with a prime under 1/30th.

Size wise, its rather large and intrusive but the optics make you forget alll about it :)

ALaS

23rd of March 2009 (Mon), 11:06

Hey look! It's not my face :p
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3648/3378915402_f290883c1f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alas26/3378915402/)

dorkiedoode

23rd of March 2009 (Mon), 13:18

Guys I want to post 100% crop for this lens to let you guys see if it's sharp or not but how do you do it? I know I can do it in photoshop but can you do it PP? I don't have photoshop on my desk top and the laptop is my brother and he's never home.

jwcdds

23rd of March 2009 (Mon), 18:48

http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/110548453.jpg

dorkiedoode

23rd of March 2009 (Mon), 22:18

can you guys tell me if my glass is sharp?
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b311/gqvietboiz/test2.jpg

100% Crop
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b311/gqvietboiz/test2crop100.jpg

Camera Model Name
Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi
Firmware
Firmware Version 1.0.9
Shooting Date/Time
3/22/2009 04:48:40
Tv(Shutter Speed)
1/125Sec.
Av(Aperture Value)
F2.8
Metering Modes
Evaluative metering
Exposure Compensation
0
ISO Speed
100
Lens
EF-S17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Focal Length
55.0 mm
Image size
4272 x 2848
Image Quality
RAW
Flash
Off
White Balance
Auto
AF mode
One-Shot AF
Picture Style
User Setting1(Standard)

Goincarcrazy

23rd of March 2009 (Mon), 22:31

Looks pretty good to me, but I'm not you. Sharp is your own opinion. I'd be happy with a 100% crop like that.

On another note, if you were shooting with your shutter speed at 1/125, those people must have been moving at about 50 mph for them to blur like that, haha. Were they truly moving pretty fast?

dorkiedoode

23rd of March 2009 (Mon), 22:36

haha no they were just walking. i didn't really much care for them, i just want my sharpness. thanks for the comment. i guess my money is well spend on this glass.

Goincarcrazy

23rd of March 2009 (Mon), 22:40

You'll love it. If you go in my Flickr, every night shot in there (minus the one of the moon and some of the earlier ones) were taken with this lens. I've said it before and so have others, that this is the sharpest lens in my bag, even more so than my L's (although the 70-200 is about tied). If you get a good copy, its WELL worth the money.

Congrats and enjoy. Go out and try some low light shots on purpose and see how slow you can hand hold this thing and still get razor sharp images.

dorkiedoode

23rd of March 2009 (Mon), 22:45

thanks i've seen your pictures on the XSI thread and you got some awesome pics.

Goincarcrazy

23rd of March 2009 (Mon), 22:57

Here are a few taken with this lens at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. Mind you the people got in the way of a nice "car only" shot, but I got some other "artsy" shots.

1. Possibly the most inspried, design wise, auto maker.
http://fc48.deviantart.com/fs45/i/2009/082/0/6/The_Ever_Beautiful_Talbot_by_NC_Photography.jpg

2. The lovely and beautiful DB-5 with a Lotus Elite and an ISO Rivolta in the background.
http://fc13.deviantart.com/fs43/i/2009/082/9/5/The_Line_Up_by_NC_Photography.jpg

3. The Flying B
http://fc71.deviantart.com/fs43/i/2009/082/e/a/The_Flying_B_by_NC_Photography.jpg

4. 1931 Cadillac V-16 All-Weather Phateon hood oranment
http://fc92.deviantart.com/fs45/i/2009/082/5/f/The___True___Spirit_Of_Ecstacy_by_NC_Photography.j pg

5. Same Cadillac V-16's V-16 emblem
http://fc81.deviantart.com/fs45/i/2009/079/f/f/When_Cadillacs_Were_Great_by_NC_Photography.jpg

urkelshredder

23rd of March 2009 (Mon), 23:50

Subscribing...just got one and hoping to do some damage with it like everyone has so far =)

TheCor

24th of March 2009 (Tue), 09:08

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb272/deadpoetic__/IMG_2802.jpg

dorkiedoode

24th of March 2009 (Tue), 15:47

Nice offset

TheCor

24th of March 2009 (Tue), 15:49

Nice offset

thanks :cool:

ALaS

25th of March 2009 (Wed), 21:55

So, to stir up some coffee..

Has anyone used or seen the Nikon 17-55 f/2.8? It's pretty damn sharp ;)

K, debate time.. GO!

Goincarcrazy

25th of March 2009 (Wed), 22:01

NOPE! Saw one for sale today though...ok, I failed at stirring, someone else do it.

ALaS

25th of March 2009 (Wed), 22:25

Haha. The build looks superior to the canon build. BUT it doesn't have IS...or VR (whatever Nikon calls it)

Sean

25th of March 2009 (Wed), 22:33

Only my cats "pose" for me.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3436/3385898121_8142b07cd0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eigtball/3385898121/)

kavster

26th of March 2009 (Thu), 04:18

Newgale beach in Wales

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3544/3369150318_82fab341f9.jpg

Nordly

26th of March 2009 (Thu), 04:47

Wow! Absolutely stunning, what a great perspective! Love this shot!

Newgale beach in Wales

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3544/3369150318_82fab341f9.jpg

Sean

26th of March 2009 (Thu), 08:30

Newgale beach in Wales

Been there! 1996!

chris y.

27th of March 2009 (Fri), 14:47

Used it to shoot my new camera lens combo
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3420/3385498837_894241bcfd.jpg

tiro40d

29th of March 2009 (Sun), 12:14

Today in Freiburg's Cathedral

Cole_Schmitt

29th of March 2009 (Sun), 16:12

Haha. The build looks superior to the canon build. BUT it doesn't have IS...or VR (whatever Nikon calls it)

Canon is still better ;)

ALaS

29th of March 2009 (Sun), 16:26

...and this is where you support your point.

GO!

Cole_Schmitt

29th of March 2009 (Sun), 22:00

...and this is where you support your point.

GO!

Well the Nikon lens is better built but the Canon has the IS. The IS is something I would most definitely pay extra for as it can be a "life savor." While the Nikon doesn't have IS, it is still more expensive. So you are paying extra money for the build of the lens. They are about the same but I would rather have the IS anyday!

KayakPhotos

30th of March 2009 (Mon), 09:13

So, to stir up some coffee..

Has anyone used or seen the Nikon 17-55 f/2.8? It's pretty damn sharp ;)

K, debate time.. GO!

This is an interesting question. I think that people are right when they say the IS is definitely beneficial. My question is this: If Canon can build ED lenses designed for crop cameras then why can't Canon build L lenses for the same? Another point, is that right now the Nikon variant is quite a bit more expensive. I would pay the difference for the Canon version with IS and the Nikon build quality though...

Joecoral

30th of March 2009 (Mon), 09:19

I thought this thread was meant to be a gallery for images from the lens?
If you want to debate which lens is the best can that not be done in the appropriate area (ie not in this thread)?

Ridgy

30th of March 2009 (Mon), 11:52

Truly wonderful shots from this lens, so versatile.

My resistance is getting weaker! :confused:

e.omega

30th of March 2009 (Mon), 13:45

I love this lens. I only wish it produced warm images like my other lenses rather than cooler images.

morpheus6d9

30th of March 2009 (Mon), 15:15

Truly wonderful shots from this lens, so versatile.

My resistance is getting weaker! :confused:

why are you resisting

Goincarcrazy

30th of March 2009 (Mon), 15:19

I say pounce. If you can find one on ebay with the live search cashback thing at 14% right now, that brings it down to $731. I agree...just go for it!

Cole_Schmitt

30th of March 2009 (Mon), 17:35

Truly wonderful shots from this lens, so versatile.

My resistance is getting weaker! :confused:

My resistance vanished and I ordered one. Now comes the waiting period which sucks!!! :(

ALaS

30th of March 2009 (Mon), 18:19

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3631/3399273601_284513e4a6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alas26/3399273601/)

jwcdds

31st of March 2009 (Tue), 00:16

^ The feline does not appear to be compliant with your project. :D

jbrown7815

31st of March 2009 (Tue), 02:25

J Chen, I'm loving your stuff!

jwcdds

31st of March 2009 (Tue), 02:32

J Chen, I'm loving your stuff!

Thanks, it's much appreciated! :D

I've been on a 24Lii binge recently so I haven't shot much with the 17-55.

jbrown7815

31st of March 2009 (Tue), 02:33

Nice offset
No kidding. Pretty much perfect.

jbrown7815

31st of March 2009 (Tue), 02:34

I just bought the lens (17-55) on Ebay, so we shall experience it soon hopefully. If seller doesn't flake. =\

jwcdds

31st of March 2009 (Tue), 02:50

Excellent. You can't get any better than the 17-55 on a crop body. In case you might be concerned with possible dust accumulation, make sure to slap a UV filter in the front. For the most part, that alone will make the dust issue a non-factor.

kavster

31st of March 2009 (Tue), 03:49

I recently had the lens fixed at Canon where they stated they thought the lens had a "lot" of problems. The damn thing is absolutely spot on now :)

Another one this time from Edinburgh and before I had it fixed.

Sorry if this is a bit big!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/3061429214_951b8f6814_o.jpg

ALaS

31st of March 2009 (Tue), 06:12

^ The feline does not appear to be compliant with your project. :D

she hated it, lol

stream41

2nd of April 2009 (Thu), 22:16

shoulda bought one of these instead of a 28-75 tammy...
Just sold my 28-75mm for one ;) Now the wait...

ClearView

2nd of April 2009 (Thu), 22:51

From a recent trip to Vegas where we wound up veering off to Valley of Fire state park. This is Arch Rock with the 17-55.

Reluix

3rd of April 2009 (Fri), 21:29

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3347/3410025871_e659daf296_o.jpg

braidkid

3rd of April 2009 (Fri), 21:43

Used it to shoot a show few nights ago...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3585/3405608485_261ae90306_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3576/3405607659_9f976ed87d_o.jpg

blackzzz

4th of April 2009 (Sat), 06:40

Hey look! It's not my face :p
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3648/3378915402_f290883c1f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alas26/3378915402/)

No, that's indeed not your face...but is it your body? :rolleyes:

ALaS

4th of April 2009 (Sat), 14:03

Haha, nope. Definitely not. I'm a little more rough and defined. She's got the curves. ;)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3391/3411589745_0d9e5d506a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alas26/3411589745/)

ALaS

5th of April 2009 (Sun), 16:40

my studio:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/3415034201_a8e0b35a58.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alas26/3415034201/)

droopy1592

5th of April 2009 (Sun), 16:50

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3599/3332782133_6fce9ac572_b.jpg

Mark-B

6th of April 2009 (Mon), 02:23

f/3.2, 52mm

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p788994885-5.jpg

braidkid

6th of April 2009 (Mon), 09:32

^ Nice Mark, I like that.

Mark-B

6th of April 2009 (Mon), 14:19

Sunrise on Orange Beach, Alabama @ f/9

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p979697001-4.jpg

Phoenix West condo in Orange Beach @ f/3.2

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p668569220-4.jpg

More Orange Beach (http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/orangebeach) (mostly with 17-55)

.

brg513

7th of April 2009 (Tue), 01:43

http://jandmfoto.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p934465634-4.jpg

http://jandmfoto.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p665429011-4.jpg

braidkid

7th of April 2009 (Tue), 02:03

^ wow, love the color in the sky. Nice shots.

brg513

7th of April 2009 (Tue), 02:10

^ wow, love the color in the sky. Nice shots.
Thanks. The lens definitely has a warmer color than my Tamron 17-50 2.8. I was trying out my friends Canon 17-55 with these shots. The Canon beats it in that category.

cyruz

8th of April 2009 (Wed), 00:27

http://jgemdoc.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p990786757-5.jpg

verty

8th of April 2009 (Wed), 08:18

Koh Samui Thailand

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k305/vertyverty/IMG_0960.jpg

verty

8th of April 2009 (Wed), 08:34

Bangkok Thailand

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k305/vertyverty/IMG_0747.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k305/vertyverty/IMG_07531.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k305/vertyverty/IMG_0751.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k305/vertyverty/IMG_0758.jpg

JoYork

8th of April 2009 (Wed), 10:10

I dread to think what they're cooking... :)

morpheus6d9

8th of April 2009 (Wed), 11:18

I dread to think what they're cooking... :)

chicken

rslv

8th of April 2009 (Wed), 13:00

17-55IS @ f/5.6 on 40D with 580EXII:

http://img.r2cph.com/IMG_8940.jpg

http://img.r2cph.com/IMG_8829.jpg

http://img.r2cph.com/IMG_8806.jpg

braidkid

8th of April 2009 (Wed), 16:45

^ cool pics rslv. Did you use direct flash or bounce with those?

masterkraft

9th of April 2009 (Thu), 08:38

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3599/3332782133_6fce9ac572_b.jpg

Stunning picture....

verty

10th of April 2009 (Fri), 11:01

Good Friday 09
Wollongong NSW Australia

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k305/vertyverty/goodfridaycopy.jpg

rslv

10th of April 2009 (Fri), 19:16

^ cool pics rslv. Did you use direct flash or bounce with those?

Thanks. All direct flash with Stofen Omni attached.

Handheld panorama:

http://img.r2cph.com/cphopera.jpg

Cole_Schmitt

10th of April 2009 (Fri), 21:15

UGH I got my lens 2 weeks ago and still nothing good to shoot! Annoying me! But leaving for FL next Saturday for 10 days so will bring this and for sure come back with a good arsenal of images :D Hopefully the dust isn't too bad!!!

cyruz

10th of April 2009 (Fri), 22:44

from my first attempt at full manual

http://jgemdoc.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p734163329-5.jpg

simonp1

11th of April 2009 (Sat), 17:11

http://photos3.pix.ie/97/1F/971F688FD5C8416EB909BD76F592DCFA-800.jpg (http://pix.ie/vasilli/928035)

mjm80

12th of April 2009 (Sun), 15:58

Well I finally bought myself one and initial impressions are good. I visited a local water mill today as it was raining and took a few indoors with flash.

Full frame
356933

100% centre crop
356934

Overkill

13th of April 2009 (Mon), 02:25

Full Frame with a EF-S... ? ;)

mjm80

13th of April 2009 (Mon), 03:21

Full Frame with a EF-S... ? ;)

Full Frame with 450d too - I'm good. :)

WowThatNice

14th of April 2009 (Tue), 14:27

Question? Is it me or same to you. My 17-55 f/2.8 IS don't seem to find date code any where on the len. Can anyone here confirm?

Thanks

mjm80

14th of April 2009 (Tue), 16:36

Question? Is it me or same to you. My 17-55 f/2.8 IS don't seem to find date code any where on the len. Can anyone here confirm?

Thanks

No date code on mine. I'm pretty sure only "L" lenses have date codes.

Goincarcrazy

14th of April 2009 (Tue), 17:10

I know the 28 2.8 has date codes as well as a few other non-L's. I guess it just depends on what canon feels like putting dates on...

WowThatNice

15th of April 2009 (Wed), 18:03

No date code on mine. I'm pretty sure only "L" lenses have date codes.

I know the 28 2.8 has date codes as well as a few other non-L's. I guess it just depends on what canon feels like putting dates on...

Thanks

jwcdds

15th of April 2009 (Wed), 21:44

http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/111368779.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/111368776.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/111368707.jpg

morpheus6d9

15th of April 2009 (Wed), 22:43

^^^ they're back

ExpensiveHobby

15th of April 2009 (Wed), 23:06

haha yea i love those starwars lego figures =]

Innocence

17th of April 2009 (Fri), 00:50

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a195/freakeystyley34/val-t.jpg

Val Thorens, France

You make me want to book a ski trip haha. Nice shot!

havik03

17th of April 2009 (Fri), 20:14

Just when I call the boss over to look at this site...

:lol:

Great photo dude.
.FML

jdlloyd67

18th of April 2009 (Sat), 08:28

http://www.pbase.com/jwcdds/image/111368707.jpg

Ha ha!!! Great pic! I do think, however, that the Storm Troopers might be a little over matched in this situation. May the Force be with them...they'll need it!!! :)

ayman86

19th of April 2009 (Sun), 14:35

http://ayman86.com/potn/IMG_4657.jpg

jwcdds

19th of April 2009 (Sun), 15:24

http://ayman86.com/potn/IMG_4657.jpg

I hate to be the guy who's responsible for washing and polishing that monstrosity.

dorkiedoode

21st of April 2009 (Tue), 01:18

im sure he get paid enough for cleaning it.

45jimmy

22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 22:32

nice pictures

Naturalist

22nd of April 2009 (Wed), 22:38

My EF-S 17-55 will be in tomorrow according to UPS tracking.
I am SO excited!!

Goincarcrazy

26th of April 2009 (Sun), 11:51

A couple recent pics with this lens:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3376/3471833841_bb4bcd7212_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3633/3471831785_dae9cff43b_b.jpg

RIgnacio

27th of April 2009 (Mon), 00:41

Some shots from Saturday....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3270585405_da8934aa0a_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3311/3479079070_7180656673_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3656/3479078280_8fb2b0fd21_b.jpg

Collin85

2nd of May 2009 (Sat), 01:24

Some cake a fellow student gave me.
http://www.collinzphotography.com/photos/525584917_x5yTQ-XL.jpg

Met this girl off the internet. Great model!
http://www.collinzphotography.com/photos/520354633_ZeVVv-XL.jpg

rclester

5th of May 2009 (Tue), 13:54

I'm new and trying to post images to this thread, but can't figure out how to do it! Can someone help me?

Ook

5th of May 2009 (Tue), 15:29

I'm new and trying to post images to this thread, but can't figure out how to do it! Can someone help me?

If you are signed up for a free photo hosting service like Photobucket or Flickr, you can put them on there and use the supplied [ IMG] code in here.

edit; it goes like [ IMG]***IMAGE URL***[ /IMG]

without the spaces and **'s.

rclester

5th of May 2009 (Tue), 16:34

Thanks Ook!

I just got the Canon EF-S 17-55mm F2.8 IS and LOVE it! We went to Galena, Il. and I got a nice wide angle shot of civil war general and President U. S. Grant's home. Then went inside and gave it a low light test. The interior of the home was very dim, but I got nice handheld photos without flash. Very happy! Will post more photos later.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3372/3504351639_30f795243e.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3618/3504797885_ef09da2d98.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3382/3505166966_16260c4c02.jpg?v=0

tsw910

5th of May 2009 (Tue), 21:51

i think i am going to keep the 50D just because of this lens ! ..

fiveFPS

6th of May 2009 (Wed), 12:03

lol.. funny thing TSW910.. I think im going to get the 50D because of this lens!

Goincarcrazy

6th of May 2009 (Wed), 12:27

haha, same here. I want to upgrade from my XSi, but I don't want to lose this lens, so I'm thinking about a 50D.

Leex70

6th of May 2009 (Wed), 12:36

haha, same here. I want to upgrade from my XSi, but I don't want to lose this lens, so I'm thinking about a 50D.

To all of you with lots of lenses.....(and you have...:lol:)

I am just a beginner with a 500d and a 18-270 VR tamron lens (wich i love). I am exploring my options for a lower light lens (maybe the one in this topic)... BUT... How often do you guys switch these lenses?? I am very nervous to get dustproblems, but maybe this is all a bit overrisked by lots of people...? I just dont know. I really really dont want dust inside my 500d but how big is the risk if i change lenses, let's say 2 times a day?

HeathNC

6th of May 2009 (Wed), 12:45

This lens looks amazing. But after looking it uo and seeing that it costs as much as an "L" lens, I guess it should! Is this the highest priced non "L" lens on the market?

Goincarcrazy

6th of May 2009 (Wed), 12:53

This lens looks amazing. But after looking it uo and seeing that it costs as much as an "L" lens, I guess it should! Is this the highest priced non "L" lens on the market?

No, either the 70-300 DO or the 45mm TS-E are.

To all of you with lots of lenses.....(and you have...:lol:)

I am just a beginner with a 500d and a 18-270 VR tamron lens (wich i love). I am exploring my options for a lower light lens (maybe the one in this topic)... BUT... How often do you guys switch these lenses?? I am very nervous to get dustproblems, but maybe this is all a bit overrisked by lots of people...? I just dont know. I really really dont want dust inside my 500d but how big is the risk if i change lenses, let's say 2 times a day?

I just take care to change em somewhat quick, and not to change in a dust place. I hate dust as much as you and was proud to see how little dust I had on my sensor when I bought the MP-E 65mm and took a 5x pic. I switch my lenses fairly frequently, although I try to put the lens I'm going to use most that day on the camera to minimize changes. Plus the mirror is in the way to block the small amount (if any) of incoming dust, so that helps too.

tsw910

6th of May 2009 (Wed), 20:21

lol.. funny thing TSW910.. I think im going to get the 50D because of this lens!

haha, same here. I want to upgrade from my XSi, but I don't want to lose this lens, so I'm thinking about a 50D.

I've just done some more testes with the 50D and this lens .. i have to say, its so sharp, its scary .. its as sharp as my 135L and 35L .. i was actually thinking of giving this up for another 5D2 .. but after thinking about it .. I think i am going to keep it :p

RIgnacio

8th of May 2009 (Fri), 01:33

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3645/3511574849_554a4558d3_b.jpg

Goincarcrazy

8th of May 2009 (Fri), 08:24

That's adorable. In the words of Bob Ross, He's just having a happy little dream.

steuuve

9th of May 2009 (Sat), 05:11

Hi fellas,

Actually I have a 50D + Tamron 17-50 F2.8.

When I see your photos, I really want this lens. However I was wondering if I should upgrade to the Canon 17-55 F2.8 IS USM if I already have a Tamron 17-50 F2.8.

Would I be disappointing for the IQ and Sharpness ?

I know the IS and the USM from this lens is wonderful. Maybe the big difference for an old Tamron user and a new Canon user will be in the IS and the USM, won't it ?

Let me know what do you think about this plz.

Cheers,
Steeve

RIgnacio

9th of May 2009 (Sat), 11:28

I actually owned the Tamron 17-50 before the 17-55 and I had a fantastic copy. The only reason I upgraded was because I was able to get it at a REALLY low price from CL. Otherwise I'd still be owning the Tammy for sure. That being said, I absolutely LOVE my 17-55 IS the IQ and IS combo cannot be beat. One of Canons top lenses IMO. It's the only thing keeping me from going full frame. So if you have the $$$ then get the 17-55 but if you're on a budget, the Tammy is an awesome lens to have in your arsenal.

bhardwaj.deepak

13th of May 2009 (Wed), 18:21

Which circular polarizer works good with this lens? I am looking for something within 70-80$.

RIgnacio

13th of May 2009 (Wed), 18:33

morpheus6d9

13th of May 2009 (Wed), 19:19

http://maxsaver.net/

bhardwaj.deepak

14th of May 2009 (Thu), 11:39

I've got a B & W HAZE F- PRO filter
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/11994-REG/B_W_66070252_77mm_UV_Haze_010.html/BI/1239/kw/BWUVMC77

Is it a polarizer?

RIgnacio

14th of May 2009 (Thu), 12:57

No it's a haze filter. I had a cir. polarizer filter on it but I guess I just got too lazy at fiddling around with it during shots.

tonylong

14th of May 2009 (Thu), 20:32

Hey all!

I've been a long-time fan of the 17-55, although I haven't used it for quite a while since I gave my 30D to my son.

Anyway, I came across some shots from an afternoon wandering around in the woods a couple years ago, and thought I'd share!

This one (exif attached) is cool to me -- I was shooting completely handheld, I figured it was a good "exercise" for the lens, and pushed it for this shot, 1/4s, f/8, ISO 200 and even bending over, the IS held out quite well:

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/89329722/original.jpg

A couple more from the same day

http://www.pbase.com/image/89292335/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/89292341/original.jpg

Coppatop85

14th of May 2009 (Thu), 20:33

This lens is en route to me with a CPL! I can't wait. I think I am going to also buy a GnD and ND (10 stop) filter with it.

tonylong

14th of May 2009 (Thu), 22:36

Congrats! It's a great lens!

AiGTs

14th of May 2009 (Thu), 23:55

Just a snapshot.

cyruz

15th of May 2009 (Fri), 03:16

I've got a B & W HAZE F- PRO filter
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/11994-REG/B_W_66070252_77mm_UV_Haze_010.html/BI/1239/kw/BWUVMC77

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3366/3524113351_8173fa8c89_b.jpg

even tho im 4 beers and a few rocks glasses down of vodka, great fing pic, my cats are really blurry running all over the toom, but this pic is dam sharpo. i likey

cyruz

15th of May 2009 (Fri), 03:26

sorry for the car rant, i have no life lately and need to get out more i guess. but still a really dam shapr lens and on the camera almost oall the time
http://jgemdoc.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p38416290-5.jpg
http://jgemdoc.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p636028776-5.jpg
http://jgemdoc.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p90806460-5.jpg
http://jgemdoc.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p223138645-5.jpg

Goincarcrazy

15th of May 2009 (Fri), 08:18

Not to get off subject, but I saw a hard top convertible 330i in that color yesterday and I have to say, that is a GORGEOUS blue!

jbone

16th of May 2009 (Sat), 23:13

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/5255/img55260462.jpg (http://img35.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img55260462.jpg)

Dont mind the water spots on the siren:rolleyes: I didnt even see that until just now.:oops:

EDIT: I forgot to mention that no sharpening was done to this. I only desaturated colors and boosted the blacks a little.