Canon EF-S 17-55mm F/2.8 IS USM

[ocdive]

Another one from the Eifel tower. I managed to snap this picture by using a Gorillapod, before the security guy caught me.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3644/3521104522_bb34120700_b.jpg

[MRagon]

Such a versatile lens, love it for a walk-around.

http://ragon.smugmug.com/FamilyFriends/Staceys-1st-birthday/MG8503/821120126_8kLDu-L.jpg (http://ragon.smugmug.com/FamilyFriends/Staceys-1st-birthday/11644662_zXrbs#821120126_8kLDu-A-LB)

http://ragon.smugmug.com/FamilyFriends/Staceys-1st-birthday/MG8576/821121515_SzcG7-L.jpg (http://ragon.smugmug.com/FamilyFriends/Staceys-1st-birthday/11644662_zXrbs#821121515_SzcG7-A-LB)

http://ragon.smugmug.com/FamilyFriends/Staceys-1st-birthday/MG8601/821151990_DoBtQ-L.jpg (http://ragon.smugmug.com/FamilyFriends/Staceys-1st-birthday/11644662_zXrbs#821151990_DoBtQ-A-LB)

[Shadiow]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4475261052_3eb01e4002.jpg

I now understand the hype.

More:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4475260318_ecc1e4a487.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2730/4474485451_404a43db60.jpg

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29921113@N04/sets/72157623731413906/ The Set to view these LARGE.

[hswshock]

Such a versatile lens, love it for a walk-around.

http://ragon.smugmug.com/FamilyFriends/Staceys-1st-birthday/MG8503/821120126_8kLDu-L.jpg (http://ragon.smugmug.com/FamilyFriends/Staceys-1st-birthday/11644662_zXrbs#821120126_8kLDu-A-LB)

http://ragon.smugmug.com/FamilyFriends/Staceys-1st-birthday/MG8576/821121515_SzcG7-L.jpg (http://ragon.smugmug.com/FamilyFriends/Staceys-1st-birthday/11644662_zXrbs#821121515_SzcG7-A-LB)

http://ragon.smugmug.com/FamilyFriends/Staceys-1st-birthday/MG8601/821151990_DoBtQ-L.jpg (http://ragon.smugmug.com/FamilyFriends/Staceys-1st-birthday/11644662_zXrbs#821151990_DoBtQ-A-LB)

Lovely shooting.

[MRagon]

Thank you! I had cute subjects :-)

[colormaniac]

Hi, users of this lens, I have a question. Sometimes (not every time) when I change the focal length, I feel that it's not smooth at 35mm. Is that normal?

(My apologies for repeating this if it has been mentioned before. There are just too many to read.)

Yes, that is normal for this lens. It either goes away or you just get used to it after a while.
Oh, no, tonight when I used this lens at a friend's home, I couldn't turn it down to anything lower than 35mm! It just stopped there and I was afraid that if I turned forcefully I would break something. What should I do? :(

[johngpt]

Oh, no, tonight when I used this lens at a friend's home, I couldn't turn it down to anything lower than 35mm! It just stopped there and I was afraid that if I turned forcefully I would break something. What should I do? :(
Have you tried gently whacking it a couple times, turn it maximally toward 55mm and then try to go past 35mm?

[colormaniac]

Have you tried gently whacking it a couple times, turn it maximally toward 55mm and then try to go past 35mm?
No luck. Now I can only use 35-55mm. :sad:

[Combatmedic870]

THAT is the reason why I got a 16-35 instead of this lens! 1000+ for the 17-55 and the build is sucky! Optically its great! but dam...

[colormaniac]

I'm a very unlucky guy with lenses. My Sigma 50mm has to be sent back for microadjustment. Since I got it used, it's out of warranty and I had to pay for the repair, amking the total cost I spent on it more than a new copy. Now, the Canon representative asked me to send this in for inspection and repair. Again, I got it used and I will have to pay for the repair. :(

[winmazing]

They don't let you use DSLRs on the Eiffel Tower?

Another one from the Eifel tower. I managed to snap this picture by using a Gorillapod, before the security guy caught me.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3644/3521104522_bb34120700_b.jpg

[Leex70]

Yeah but you cant go beyond 35mm :lol:

THAT is the reason why I got a 16-35 instead of this lens! 1000+ for the 17-55 and the build is sucky! Optically its great! but dam...

[JoYork]

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/41858/IMG_6360.jpg

[mchong75]

Today's lunch

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2716/4483022894_209b5569ab_b.jpg

[gogators]

Had it on probably 75% of the time during my trip to Italy.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4481717856_170104526a_b.jpg

And then this one 1/5 sec. handheld.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2799/4482904436_d5dbc1e381_b.jpg

[havik03]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2795/4480433587_45f1362f46.jpg

[Kallagtunet]

Hello New to the forum and just taken the step up from compact camera to a DSLR. Had the 550D for a day or two but then held the 7D in my hand and just new I had to have it….

Ended up with the kit with the 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM. I have on order the EF 35mm f/2 for the purpose of indoor photography without flash

After reading trough the various forums here I wonder if I have made the right decision regarding to optics. I see that the EF-S 17-55mm F/2.8 IS USM is a “reference” lens that can be used both indoor and outdor. The lens sample pictures tread for it shows samples that have a kind of magic to it that I don’t feel that the sample treads for the two other lenses have to the same degree. This can of course be because of that there are many more that owns the EF-S 17-55mm F/2.8 IS USM than the two other leses.

I need one “walk around” lens that is going to be on the 7D until I can afford a good tele zoom or something else nice. The use for the lens is 50/50 indoor outdoor. Indoor preferably without a flash. I mostly take pictures of people but also some nature photography.

I’m in the position that I can get a full refund for both the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and EF 35mm f/2 and for the money buy a EF-S 17-55mm F/2.8 IS instead.

What are your recommendations? one had the lenses and compared? Should I exchange or should I keep the lenses I have?

Pleas give some of your thoughts to a newbee on the forum!

[morreke]

do it if you want to have the best EF-S lens available !

[havik03]

Hello New to the forum and just taken the step up from compact camera to a DSLR. Had the 550D for a day or two but then held the 7D in my hand and just new I had to have it….

Ended up with the kit with the 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM. I have on order the EF 35mm f/2 for the purpose of indoor photography without flash

After reading trough the various forums here I wonder if I have made the right decision regarding to optics. I see that the EF-S 17-55mm F/2.8 IS USM is a “reference” lens that can be used both indoor and outdor. The lens sample pictures tread for it shows samples that have a kind of magic to it that I don’t feel that the sample treads for the two other lenses have to the same degree. This can of course be because of that there are many more that owns the EF-S 17-55mm F/2.8 IS USM than the two other leses.

I need one “walk around” lens that is going to be on the 7D until I can afford a good tele zoom or something else nice. The use for the lens is 50/50 indoor outdoor. Indoor preferably without a flash. I mostly take pictures of people but also some nature photography.

I’m in the position that I can get a full refund for both the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and EF 35mm f/2 and for the money buy a EF-S 17-55mm F/2.8 IS instead.

What are your recommendations? one had the lenses and compared? Should I exchange or should I keep the lenses I have?

Pleas give some of your thoughts to a newbee on the forum!

I would exchange the 15-85mm for the 17-55mm. I don't know too much about the 35mm, but I own the 50mm f/1.4, could be used for nature photography.

[Kallagtunet]

do it if you want to have the best EF-S lens available !

Can you elaborate on what differences I will experience in PQ?

[silverpilot03]

Based on your needs, go w/ the 17-55. It's basically glued to my 7D. But we forewarned, and you probably already can feel/see it coming: this is just the beginning. Enjoy your 7D!

[Kallagtunet]

Based on your needs, go w/ the 17-55. It's basically glued to my 7D. But we forewarned, and you probably already can feel/see it coming: this is just the beginning. Enjoy your 7D!

Yes I feel it. The new 70-200 2.8 IS II looks nice...

[KayakPhotos]

Can you elaborate on what differences I will experience in PQ?

From what I have seen the 15-85mm lens is pretty close to the 17-55 optically. The main difference that you will see, is that the 17-55 will provide a more shallow depth of field than the 15-85 due to it's ability to open up to f/2.8. This increased separation tends to give images more of a "pop" because the foreground element has more separation from the background. The 17-55 also has a 3 stop image stabilizer, so this combined with the f/2.8 aperture will make it easier to take indoor images without flash. I would personally take the 17-55 any day, but some people would rather have the increased range. If you can afford to keep the 15-85 and save for the 17-55 than you would have the best of both worlds: a top notch f/2.8 standard zoom and a great travel lens.

[Cole_Schmitt]

Thousand Islet Lake, located in ZheJiang Province, China

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4453938372_276d46fcdc_o.jpg

That's just gorgeous.

[W1ck3D]

http://i41.tinypic.com/ju92wx.jpg

[johngpt]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4450083318_76e789bb6a_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johngpt/4450083318/meta/)

[winmazing]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4323964066_28ea2fc015_b.jpg

[johngpt]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4467396582_ca88f9f2ee_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johngpt/4467396582/meta/)

[Player9]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4323964066_28ea2fc015_b.jpg

OMG! Awesome shot.

[Pauly_G]

One from a wedding yesterday...

ISO 1600 1/25 f3.2 - with the flash bounced left off my able (if slightly drunk) assistant's (Adam one of the best men) grey suit jacket......

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4489366093_0ccf42b15b_b.jpg

[MRagon]

Beautiful wedding picture. I need to learn to get better with flash. That looks so natural the way you did it.

[Pauly_G]

Beautiful wedding picture. I need to learn to get better with flash. That looks so natural the way you did it.

Thank you - still learning myself!

[Dr.Pete]

This lens might be what settles me on a 7D instead of a 5D2. These are some great shots.

[jwcdds]

The 17-55 is precisely the reason I went with a 7D when announced instead of going FF.

[Dr.Pete]

The 17-55 is precisely the reason I went with a 7D when announced instead of going FF.

And have you been happy with that decision? I'm in the process of hand-wringing right now... I have 2 carts saved online and I'm trying to decide which to pull the trigger on... :)

[blackzzz]

And have you been happy with that decision? I'm in the process of hand-wringing right now... I have 2 carts saved online and I'm trying to decide which to pull the trigger on... :)

If you're a doctor get both...you can afford it! :lol:

[Dr.Pete]

If you're a doctor get both...you can afford it! :lol:

I'm in the Army, though. I can only afford one. ;)

[MRagon]

This is what age 105 looks like through this lens. Easter dinner 2010, my amazing grandmother.

edit - wide open 2.8 at 55mm ISO 1600

http://ragon.smugmug.com/2010-Photo-A-Day-1/April/2010-04-04/827634050_NimGu-L.jpg (http://ragon.smugmug.com/2010-Photo-A-Day-1/April/11697116_VS8JM#827634050_NimGu-A-LB)

[jwcdds]

And have you been happy with that decision? I'm in the process of hand-wringing right now... I have 2 carts saved online and I'm trying to decide which to pull the trigger on... :)

I couldn't be happier w/ my decision.

Some shots today w/ the 17-55:
http://julianchen.smugmug.com/Photography/Getty/201004043327resized/827890099_crgMS-X3.jpg

http://julianchen.smugmug.com/Photography/Random-People/201004043330cropped/827933930_hwukZ-X3.jpg

http://julianchen.smugmug.com/Photography/Flowers/201004043318resized/827877083_Biw2w-X3.jpg

http://julianchen.smugmug.com/Photography/Flowers/201004043319resized/827877113_jEpvF-X3.jpg

http://julianchen.smugmug.com/Photography/Flowers/201004043325cropped/827877129_sQhd4-X3.jpg

[hswshock]

I couldn't be happier w/ my decision.

Some shots today w/ the 17-55:

http://julianchen.smugmug.com/Photography/Flowers/201004043318resized/827877083_Biw2w-X3.jpg

http://julianchen.smugmug.com/Photography/Flowers/201004043319resized/827877113_jEpvF-X3.jpg

http://julianchen.smugmug.com/Photography/Flowers/201004043325cropped/827877129_sQhd4-X3.jpg

Nice！

[jwcdds]

thanks :)

My son turned 10 weeks old on Sunday.
http://julianchen.smugmug.com/Family/Alexander/201004043359/828191213_E975D-L.jpg

http://julianchen.smugmug.com/Family/Alexander/201004043341/828191265_yARmt-L.jpg

[johngpt]

Cute smile! Congrats!

[JoYork]

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/41858/IMG_6781_tonemapped.jpg

[johngpt]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2764/4486883539_60e8269ac7_o.jpg

[jwcdds]

Thanks John. Great photo as always.

Nice one Jo!

[muusers]

Wow, just one little dot of flare... I thought, due to all internetstories, that the 17-55 flared like a caleidoscope... But that picture shows the contrary.

Is that exeptional or normal with this lens??

I'm still in the procedure of justifying this lens as upgrade for my tammy.

[KayakPhotos]

Wow, just one little dot of flare... I thought, due to all internetstories, that the 17-55 flared like a caleidoscope... But that picture shows the contrary.

Is that exeptional or normal with this lens??

I'm still in the procedure of justifying this lens as upgrade for my tammy.

Flare performance is this lenses only weakness in my opinion, but it is seldom a huge issue. That's about what to expect as far as flare. I moved up from the Tamron 17-50 and it did a much better job with flare. The main reason to upgrade to the 17-55 is the IS and USM. Mine 17-55 is sharper as well, but not by a lot.

[ocdive]

They didn't let me use a Gorillapod.

They don't let you use DSLRs on the Eiffel Tower?

[johngpt]

Wow, just one little dot of flare... I thought, due to all internetstories, that the 17-55 flared like a caleidoscope... But that picture shows the contrary.

Is that exeptional or normal with this lens??

I'm still in the procedure of justifying this lens as upgrade for my tammy.
Here's a couple more straight toward the sun. Posting rather small as I've posted these here earlier I think.

Click images for link to flickr "more properties."

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2680/4426563924_d8b46faa07_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johngpt/4426563924/meta/in/set-72157606257780481)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4470000352_cdbb0d6707_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johngpt/4470000352/meta/in/set-72157606257780481)

[hswshock]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2699/4453480019_17c228b210_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4454257956_2fb26dcd97_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4454258146_f7face1054_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4453480219_efc7d595e3_o.jpg

[muusers]

Ok i got one today. Just used it for about 1 hour. All those tamron fanboys are crazy... this thing ROCKS!!!
it allready surpasses my expectations and its definitly better than my tamron.

[johngpt]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4504595946_fba67052ce_o.jpg

[muusers]

Which UV filter would be the best for this lens?

Im looking into several types of B+W and HOYA filters... Do i need the slim versions to avoid vignetting?

[johngpt]

Which UV filter would be the best for this lens?

Im looking into several types of B+W and HOYA filters... Do i need the slim versions to avoid vignetting?
Get the best and slimmest you can afford.

[johngpt]

And on a lighter note, saw this on my way home last night.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2746/4509985542_60f99a72a4_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2773/4509985222_967ed192dc_o.jpg


Sure makes me wanna buy a car. You too? :)

[hswshock]

Antique of Red Storm

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4517012651_317b493d4b_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2699/4517012941_947781d778_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4517012799_aa54f69b56_o.jpg

[MRagon]

This is my go-to lens, sooooooo sharp.

http://ragon.smugmug.com/2010-Photo-A-Day-1/April/2010-04-10/832801570_yBdDA-L.jpg (http://ragon.smugmug.com/2010-Photo-A-Day-1/April/11697116_VS8JM#832801570_yBdDA-A-LB)

http://ragon.smugmug.com/2010-Photo-A-Day-1/April/2010-04-13/836174059_f7JNH-L.jpg (http://ragon.smugmug.com/2010-Photo-A-Day-1/April/11697116_VS8JM#836174059_f7JNH-A-LB)

http://ragon.smugmug.com/Just-Photos/Around-Home/2010-04-13-2/836196042_3rrr8-L.jpg (http://ragon.smugmug.com/Just-Photos/Around-Home/11829335_8RyVb#836196042_3rrr8-A-LB)

[guyzer09]

Here are a few from Easter

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g310/guyzer09/Eos%20D30/EFS%2017-55/Easter2010_41.jpg

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g310/guyzer09/Eos%20D30/EFS%2017-55/Easter2010_42.jpg

[blondin]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2743/4520635024_425a4b1ec5_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4520634740_26ae5c6005_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4520634064_293ff2ebd8_o.jpg

[blondin]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4520660006_20f31371fd_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4520659812_500dd39bd0_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2456/4520659708_750ab06b2d_o.jpg

[colormaniac]

Oh, no, tonight when I used this lens at a friend's home, I couldn't turn it down to anything lower than 35mm! It just stopped there and I was afraid that if I turned forcefully I would break something. What should I do? :(

I'm a very unlucky guy with lenses. My Sigma 50mm has to be sent back for microadjustment. Since I got it used, it's out of warranty and I had to pay for the repair, amking the total cost I spent on it more than a new copy. Now, the Canon representative asked me to send this in for inspection and repair. Again, I got it used and I will have to pay for the repair. :(

Canon charged me for about $100 to fix it. Hopefully I'll get it back this week.

[hswshock]

To be continued.
Antiques from Shanghai Museum,China

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4517646000_bb63a933c8_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2708/4517646280_f9b80379ac_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2149/4517014031_58b20e17a3_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4517647334_f35bb9d9ea_o.jpg

[Pauly_G]

One from this morning...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4527651583_98763bb1ef_b.jpg

[Randi]

First post on this thread:

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c58/dbl120902/Canon%20pics/olive008.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c58/dbl120902/Canon%20pics/nathanoliveedit.jpg

[johngpt]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4525220884_d8804a39f1_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johngpt/4525220884/meta/)

[KRUSH]

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n244/daytonaram/Photo%20Equipment/LegolandSpider.jpg

[muusers]

One of a walk yesterday.

http://static.tz.nl/f/g/3367_f9e69a4b.jpg

[Darkwand]

What would be the best UV filter to use with this lens?

[JayStar86]

im surprised at how less this thread gets bumped considering so many people love and vouch for this lens! Cant wait to get mine.

[Dr.Pete]

What would be the best UV filter to use with this lens?

I use a B+W Slim MRC UV filter on my 17-40L... I guess the main thing is using a slim filter to prevent flaring/distortion/vignetting on really wide lenses...

The B+W is nice, actually--even comes with a lens cap since the Canon version won't fit on the slim filter. There's no decrement in IQ that I can find.

[MRagon]

I use a Hoya HD UV filter. Can't tell it's there and the lens cap still fits.

[johngpt]

I use a B+W Slim MRC UV filter on my 17-40L... I guess the main thing is using a slim filter to prevent flaring/distortion/vignetting on really wide lenses...

The B+W is nice, actually--even comes with a lens cap since the Canon version won't fit on the slim filter. There's no decrement in IQ that I can find.
I use the B+W 77mm XS-PRO Digital MRC UV Haze 010M Filter. My Canon lens cap fits on it. I purchased through MaxSaver.

[guyzer09]

What would be the best UV filter to use with this lens?

IMHO none. I dont use any filters unless I know it will be in harsh conditions other than that they stay off. I used to use filters but someone made a comment of just imagine yourself taking your pictures thru a glass window and how it would degrade your shots.

[Fangs404]

I took this one over the weekend. This lens is really wonderful.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4536128635_cb58b4c37f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gcfairch/4536128635/)

[Darkwand]

IMHO none. I dont use any filters unless I know it will be in harsh conditions other than that they stay off. I used to use filters but someone made a comment of just imagine yourself taking your pictures thru a glass window and how it would degrade your shots.

Well I'm not a guy who can or like to be super carefull with my lenses that'sy use Hoya the main reason.

I currently i use Hoya UV HMC filters, but since this lens will cost me a fortune anyway I thought i'd get a more expensive filter for it.
Regarding lens cap how does a filter interfere with it?

[muusers]

I have a hoya HD UV filter on my 17-55 from second one...

The lens cap fits fine, i dont experience any problems

[Katalyst]

I took this one over the weekend. This lens is really wonderful.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4536128635_cb58b4c37f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gcfairch/4536128635/)

Holy crap, this shot is absolutely amazing!

[Dr.Pete]

Well I'm not a guy who can or like to be super carefull with my lenses that'sy use Hoya the main reason.

I currently i use Hoya UV HMC filters, but since this lens will cost me a fortune anyway I thought i'd get a more expensive filter for it.
Regarding lens cap how does a filter interfere with it?

With the B+W slim filter, the rim of metal around the filter is too thin for the Canon lens cap to grab the inside edge as it usually does--the B+W lens cap that comes with it fits around the outside of the filter ring.

[Katalyst]

Not the most spectacular shot but to me it's nice!

http://i40.tinypic.com/2q84kfp.jpg

ISO 100 1/50 F/11

And it's not me, but a friend of mine! :P

[rclester]

I took this one over the weekend. This lens is really wonderful.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4536128635_cb58b4c37f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gcfairch/4536128635/)Just a quick edit to open up the dome of the church. I love the worshiper in the aisle, beautiful!

[Darkwand]

Lovely Edit but the photographer did most of the work. ;)

I like the text below the dome, I didn't notice it before.

[Fangs404]

Nice! Thanks guys. :)

[gogators]

That is some fantastic work!

[hswshock]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4547118255_5469fed211_o.jpg

[vandy02]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4548087928_6db0f5b23d_b.jpg

[translator]

HI everyone.I bought this lens a few days ago.and this is my contribution.
Hand-held 1/15 s,f/4,ISO 100, 55mm. Kenko Circular Polarizer filter used.I think this lens is great.It produces perfect image with great colors.

[navydoc]

My contribution is also a flower, a California Poppy.

[Domino81]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/IMG_2041.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v468/Domino81/ALL%20PP/IMG_2038.jpg

Good lens, IS makes it handy in some real tough spots. Not sure it's worth what I paid... but I have it. :)

[johngpt]

I think this lens sort of grows on you.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4499176144_12f019d754_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johngpt/4499176144/meta/)

[blackzzz]

Just a quick edit to open up the dome of the church. I love the worshiper in the aisle, beautiful!

Looks much better that way...man, I've gotta learn how to photoshop better.

[mochoajr]

Shot at ISO 400, IS, handheld at 1/40

[johngpt]

Lovely angle and lighting.

[JayStar86]

this thread needs some more love. im just waiting for my 7D to arrive now... the lens is in my hand. Once i get it i will be out shooting and will report back in here with what i get! I had hoped my 7D would be here tomorrow.... but tracking doesn't suggest that will happen. :( Gunna have to wait till next week dammit!

[JimiJam]

this thread needs some more love.

I always wanted to put a post in this thread :p

http://public.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pGtog2ri_n8QfS0UXWmRk75XG9V0qKq0GNgwqs2yRMyNBFda S9qRKE5kGczxlkQ5D5cmZBOgZe8e3lVCPINhW6Q/lobsta.JPG

[ALaS]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4565279942_5102249423.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alas26/4565279942/in/photostream/)

[steuuve]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4565279942_5102249423.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alas26/4565279942/in/photostream/)

Nice one, well done with the lighting !
Cheers

[butterfly2937]

I always wanted to put a post in this thread :p

http://public.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pGtog2ri_n8QfS0UXWmRk75XG9V0qKq0GNgwqs2yRMyNBFda S9qRKE5kGczxlkQ5D5cmZBOgZe8e3lVCPINhW6Q/lobsta.JPG
OK now I am hungry!!

[winmazing]

From the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. The lights were called 'Vectoral Elevation' and were controlled through a website where you could submit your own light designs.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4402805695_ee03471501_b.jpg

[W1ck3D]

http://i39.tinypic.com/kbeqlh.jpg

[aprikh1]

Just got this sweet lens, and It has put new life back into my 400D. Pics of my model that will tolerate me constantly chasing her around.

447427

447426

[rclester]

Our new Maltipoo puppy. Age 13 weeks.

[doty]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2406/4511463347_1f30e54eb3_b.jpg

[butterfly2937]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2406/4511463347_1f30e54eb3_b.jpg
Beautiful shot!

[Pauly_G]

A few from the weekend:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4572199100_142f793c35_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4571564647_b87b956ed9_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4571564185_e97c341aea_b.jpg

[cainey]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3514/4572308234_37e8260418_b.jpg

[Pauly_G]

Two more...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3415/4575428264_98296f49fe_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4574793727_cea59d3928_b.jpg

[Angdvl089]

I need some convincing that I need this lens' speed over the 15-84's range.

[jdlloyd67]

I need some convincing that I need this lens' speed over the 15-84's range.
I have the 15-85 and although it's a fine lens and I do like it. I do miss not having the fixed aperature. It's hard to beat f/2.8 on a good zoom lens.

[newb2pro_1day_or_so]

I've had this lens for a little bit, never posted any shots on here. I got my B+W Circular Polarizer in today, so I had to go out and shoot. This lens is absolutely amazing.

1
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4576542813_7cf77890de_o.jpg

2
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4577174254_14ce0c9ff6_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4577174186_f815445f25_o.jpg

4
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3413/4576542619_ceef2fa9bd_o.jpg

[JaapW]

Nice shots, love the colors! The B+W Polarizer is worth the money you think (it's so expensive due to the 77mm filter size, at least over here in Holland)?

Here's one from me. My dog captured with the 7D and the 17-55mm.

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/6990/mg14354.jpg

The great thing about this lens is the sharpness/details and its ability to allow handheld shooting also inside with its big aperture and excellent IS.

[JoYork]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4580131444_515747b7ed_b.jpg

[newb2pro_1day_or_so]

Nice shots, love the colors! The B+W Polarizer is worth the money you think (it's so expensive due to the 77mm filter size, at least over here in Holland)?



The B&W polarizer is by far better than my cheapo $30 ones I used on my other kit lenses. The contrast and the jump in polarizing as you turn the filter is definitely better than the cheaper ones. Maybe a middle of the line would be decent, but I have no complaints with mine...even though it was expensive.

[Goincarcrazy]

I love the B+W KSM CPL on this lens! I totally agree that it really makes colors pop and makes the sky such a deep rich blue while leaving the clouds beautifully white. Definitely worth the money and a great pairing with this lens.

[MRagon]

Nice shots, love the colors! The B+W Polarizer is worth the money you think (it's so expensive due to the 77mm filter size, at least over here in Holland)?

Here's one from me. My dog captured with the 7D and the 17-55mm.

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/6990/mg14354.jpg

The great thing about this lens is the sharpness/details and its ability to allow handheld shooting also inside with its big aperture and excellent IS.

LOVE the reflection in the dog's eyes!!

Great pics above too with the CPL. I use a Hoya HD CPL and like it a lot. A little less money but still quality. I need to use it more.

[steuuve]

1
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4576542813_7cf77890de_o.jpg



I really like this one, the style is simple but great ! This works for me.
Cheers

[newb2pro_1day_or_so]

I really like this one, the style is simple but great ! This works for me.
Cheers

Thank you. I enjoy when the simple shots come out looking good.

[Chris]

I love mine

http://stoph.smugmug.com/Landscape/Landscape/bean-with-buildings3/766284086_feTQb-L.jpg

http://stoph.smugmug.com/Landscape/Landscape/skyline-hdr/515301839_ix9oA-L.jpg

[samurairx7]

nice bean shot Chris i love those colors...

[winmazing]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4323192455_82abc85478_b.jpg

[Katalyst]

I took this shot around 9 o' clock, I personally love it's colours!

http://i43.tinypic.com/141tw5g.jpg

[hswshock]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4378266930_04dbac8588_o.jpg

[muusers]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4589487058_4a9574e1bb.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rickmuusers/4589487058/sizes/o/)

I just really am in love with this lens. Thought long and hard about replacing my tamron, but have no regrets i did!

[newb2pro_1day_or_so]

Down To The Crumbs

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4589680566_d441816848_o.jpg

[Katalyst]

On your new 50D I assume? :D

[newb2pro_1day_or_so]

On your new 50D I assume? :D

HA. ya. I guess I should update my sig. It's not so new anymore. More like a year old.

[JayStar86]

here are a few from me today.... was bored so i took some random nature shots. Just converted to JPG in DPP no other adjustments... straight out of the camera. C&C welcome.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1397/4594862344_8c89ce5154_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45380700@N02/4594862344/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4594249433_33fe2ac08f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45380700@N02/4594249433/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4594247057_aaf65fe58a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45380700@N02/4594247057/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4594862252_4b84b76088_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45380700@N02/4594862252/)

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1194/4594866302_722af8626b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45380700@N02/4594866302/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3329/4594253297_2b5d951267_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45380700@N02/4594253297/)

[newb2pro_1day_or_so]

My friend's fish. Natural tank light.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3333/4597033089_757177aec0_o.jpg

[muusers]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1229/4601621221_6377a0872d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rickmuusers/4601621221/sizes/o/)

[stateman]

Recent food tour of NYC...even though I'm originally a native of the city, I went 100% tourist and brought an SLR into the restaurants...friends and family were horrified.

http://stateman.smugmug.com/Other/NYC-Food-Tour/IMG4037/867154828_XKTc8-M.jpg

http://stateman.smugmug.com/Other/NYC-Food-Tour/IMG4026/867150495_9HJW5-M.jpg

http://stateman.smugmug.com/Other/NYC-Food-Tour/IMG4001a/867142879_MTFnV-M.jpg

[Katalyst]

These are the instruments on my mom's bike, although it doesn't show allot I still like it!

http://i41.tinypic.com/r0used.jpg

ISO 100 2.8 1/800

[binliner]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1404/4612412854_be2dab3f97.jpg

I love this lens on the 50D!

[ALaS]

Can someone post a video how blazing fast this lens focuses from 0 - infinity and back!?

Center point focus at a white wall and hold your AF down.

Thanks.. I'll Paypal whoever does this first $3.00!

[Katalyst]

You seem to own one yourself, where does your curiousity come from?

[ALaS]

I recently sold it but I want to show someone how fast it is!

[tshw1973]

Backlit stained glass window in the Vatican museum. Image cropped and scaled, and brightness slightly reduced. Slightly sharpened.

Scaled version

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/5834/stainscale.jpg (http://img412.imageshack.us/i/stainscale.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

100% crop of original

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/2954/staincrop.jpg (http://img6.imageshack.us/i/staincrop.jpg/)

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[thebaron]

Monday Morning Sunrise

17-55is

Shot Handheld, F/8, ISO 800

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4616150944_8eaec26648_b.jpg

[MRagon]

^^^ Wow, that's a beautiful sunrise shot!

[thebaron]

Here's a few I did on a Walk-around in Jersey City a Few weeks ago.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4535239224_23516b5207_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2707/4535239378_8dc884b7ec_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4535241200_c4d7b313b2_o.jpg

[thebaron]

^^^ Wow, that's a beautiful sunrise shot!
Thanks MRagon.

Forgot to mention that I did some basic PP. H&S, Curves, Levels & Minor Sharpening.

[hairy_moth]

Here's a few I did on a Walk-around in Jersey City a Few weeks ago.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4535239224_23516b5207_o.jpg



Nice shots.. I work right around there. The Katyn Memorial (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katyn_massacre) statue is very disturbing; I am captivated by it every time I walk by.

[thebaron]

Hey Hairy_Moth-

I totally agree. Not knowing it was there or what it represented, I ended up learning quite a bit about the Polish Massacre.

[johngpt]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4626046970_33153e4232_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johngpt/4626046970/meta/)

[winmazing]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4455957385_f735641765_b.jpg

[hswshock]

2010 Shanghai EXPO

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4625810261_c2b7daac73_o.jpg

[tshw1973]

the missus on holiday!

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/576/stinkyscale.jpg (http://img534.imageshack.us/i/stinkyscale.jpg/)

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[tshw1973]

mural from the vatican museum


http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/2596/img1322scale.jpg (http://img52.imageshack.us/i/img1322scale.jpg/)

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[Disturbed UTT]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4629148359_fe1a2e6f69_b.jpg

100% crop
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4629773190_26171f6ef7_o.jpg

[Katalyst]

How sore were your eyes after this shot!? :lol:

[Disturbed UTT]

Made sure I took my pills ;-)

[MRagon]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4629148359_fe1a2e6f69_b.jpg

100% crop
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4629773190_26171f6ef7_o.jpg

I love it! Beautiful shots.