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

[verty]

this lens is seriously awesome!
first shot here
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k305/vertyverty/sam.jpg

[Matthew62024]

This thread just made me buy one of these. Now I just have to wait for it to get here.

[tonylong]

This thread just made me buy one of these. Now I just have to wait for it to get here.

Ain't life tough:)? And just think, when it gets there it will make you have to start taking pictures with it -- that lens can be a tough boss:)!

[TMR Design]

this lens is seriously awesome!
first shot here
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k305/vertyverty/sam.jpg

Beautiful shot verty. Great capture!

[Linkzi]

no sharpening added, just some minor color and temp adjustments. This is the ideal event lens.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2167/2085495019_1e6bde3b2e_o.jpg

[itsmedeka]

no pp just resized.
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l193/itsdekamang/hosted%20pics/92aea9e5.png

[ChopstickHero]

http://images108.fotki.com/v609/photos/7/73230/5553395/IMG_3126-vi.jpg

http://images19.fotki.com/v327/photos/7/73230/5553395/IMG_3125-vi.jpg

[anthonyl]

Im torn between buying the 17-55 IS and the 24-105 f/4 IS..(they both cost the same here)....to go with my 70-200 f/4 IS.....decisions decisions...

Im not all that big on landscapes I shoot mainly people and my kids....

[tonylong]

Ever since I got this lens for my 30D, I've been saying that this lens rocks the world for the smaller sensor class of camera, and pics like this paint the picture just fiiiiiine! Unfortunately, for me at least, I gave this lens to my daughter who is at the Oregon Coast right now and out of touch due to storm-related power outages and where I wasn't even able to drive to because of closed roads, so I can't just rush over and grab that lens and take more pics with it...curses! Foiled again!

[S-S]

Im torn between buying the 17-55 IS and the 24-105 f/4 IS..(they both cost the same here)....to go with my 70-200 f/4 IS.....decisions decisions...

Im not all that big on landscapes I shoot mainly people and my kids....

definately get 17-55 before 24-105 especially for people, you will LOVE it love it - the f/2.8 makes a huge difference

i have 17-55 and 24-105, i really wanted to get the 70-200 f/2.8 IS but couldnt afford it so the 24-105 was my consolation prize

but i wouldnt exchange my 17-55 for any other lens

[grizzy]

About....to....pull....the....trigger.

Must....stop....looking....at....THIS THREAD!:evil:

Can't believe I'm about to spend this much money on a lens! Started shooting seriously early this year and I'm about to upgrade my XT and Sigma 17-70 to a 30d and this baby (also got a 70-200 F4 and 430ex on the way). Being a complete tightwad I swore I wouldn't let the upgrade bug get me. This forum is so evil!

When I first started researching (before my XT) I figured the kit lens would be just fine. I found a review of lenses and saw that there was a lens that had just 1mm more at the wide end than the kit for like $1000...I just didn't get it back then :lol:.

Damn you all! Can't wait to start posting some pics:D.

Chris

[tonylong]

About....to....pull....the....trigger.

Must....stop....looking....at....THIS THREAD!:evil:

Can't believe I'm about to spend this much money on a lens! Started shooting seriously early this year and I'm about to upgrade my XT and Sigma 17-70 to a 30d and this baby (also got a 70-200 F4 and 430ex on the way). Being a complete tightwad I swore I wouldn't let the upgrade bug get me. This forum is so evil!

When I first started researching (before my XT) I figured the kit lens would be just fine. I found a review of lenses and saw that there was a lens that had just 1mm more at the wide end than the kit for like $1000...I just didn't get it back then :lol:.

Damn you all! Can't wait to start posting some pics:D.

Chris

Your problem is that you "started shooting seriously":)! Why couldn't you be satisfied with just playing with a point and shoot? Shame on you:):)!!!

[g_intasopa]

one more contbn' from a newb^^
Handheld.

http://lh3.google.com/gintasopa/R1TQm3e3ehI/AAAAAAAAA30/JMcRzCnnJTA/s800/_MG_3525.jpg

http://lh4.google.com/gintasopa/R18D6Xe3ekI/AAAAAAAAA7Y/cvWdGXut8xM/s800/_MG_3674_R1W.jpg

[Dazza-OZ]

About....to....pull....the....trigger.

Must....stop....looking....at....THIS THREAD!:evil:

Can't believe I'm about to spend this much money on a lens! Started shooting seriously early this year and I'm about to upgrade my XT and Sigma 17-70 to a 30d and this baby (also got a 70-200 F4 and 430ex on the way). Being a complete tightwad I swore I wouldn't let the upgrade bug get me. This forum is so evil!

When I first started researching (before my XT) I figured the kit lens would be just fine. I found a review of lenses and saw that there was a lens that had just 1mm more at the wide end than the kit for like $1000...I just didn't get it back then :lol:.

Damn you all! Can't wait to start posting some pics:D.

Chris

I know! I'm in the same boat as you. These forums are terrible on my wallet!!! ouch! I'm even considering selling my 17-85 and putting the money towards this little guy. Any opinions on that?

[tonylong]

I know! I'm in the same boat as you. These forums are terrible on my wallet!!! ouch! I'm even considering selling my 17-85 and putting the money towards this little guy. Any opinions on that?

Watch out! If you do, you'll develop the nasty habit of getting more good shots from your camera! Flee!

[forno]

I know! I'm in the same boat as you. These forums are terrible on my wallet!!! ouch! I'm even considering selling my 17-85 and putting the money towards this little guy. Any opinions on that?

DO IT!

[verty]

Beautiful shot verty. Great capture!


thankyou so much! glad you like the pic... he is my lil gorgeous boy :D

[agent.media]

I'm even considering selling my 17-85 and putting the money towards this little guy. Any opinions on that?

Here is some more to convince you.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2151/2047513919_770cafe0a1_b.jpg

[ChopstickHero]

sharing a few more from my recent outing at SEMA in LV.

http://images30.fotki.com/v45/photos/7/73230/5560926/IMG_3294-vi.jpg

http://images109.fotki.com/v782/photos/7/73230/5553395/IMG_3662-vi.jpg

http://images110.fotki.com/v569/photos/7/73230/5553395/IMG_3933-vi.jpg

[anthonyl]

Apart from the IS what is the difference between this lens and the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8? Apart from $1000.00..lol?

[71sbeetle]

the 17-55 is only $854 :confused:

[agent.media]

the 17-55 is only $854

Not in Australia.

[Pasukun]

the 17-55 is only $854 :confused:

Was..
B&H coupon codes expired weeks ago.

[71sbeetle]

Was..
B&H coupon codes expired weeks ago.

nope, still is ;)

[anthonyl]

It's around $1295.00 here in Australia..unless someone knows anywhere cheaper in OZ?

[Matthew62024]

Ain't life tough:)? And just think, when it gets there it will make you have to start taking pictures with it -- that lens can be a tough boss:)!

Lens should be here tomorrow, can't wait to try it. Now I just have to keep myself busy with it so I don't buy the 10-22 also. Before long it will be air show weather again and I will want the 100-400 again. This stuff never ends. I just made the mistake of looking through the fisheye thread also...

I really need a better paying job...

[verty]

It's around $1295.00 here in Australia..unless someone knows anywhere cheaper in OZ?


i got mine last week for 1200 aud last week... pretty good price considering paxtons, digtal rev ect all have it retail 1800 aud!

[tonylong]

Apart from the IS what is the difference between this lens and the Tamron 17-50 f/2.8? Apart from $1000.00..lol?

The IS, together with real sharpness, is what sets this lens apart. Using this lens indoors, available light, hand-held, is great. Believe me, it makes a world of difference. You will get shots you could never get before. Is that worth the money? Only you can say...

[slimninj4]

I just ordered it for christmas. My wife will wrap it and give it to me then. hehe. I waiting impatiently to use it.

[Pasukun]

nope, still is ;)

Is it really?
Nice! :)

[Linkzi]

the 17-55 is only $854 :confused:

Was..
B&H coupon codes expired weeks ago.

nope, still is ;)

Is it really?
Nice! :)

It might still be >HERE< (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?shs=ps1107se5k4&ci=0&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=desc&InitialSearch=yes&O=RootPage.jsp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t)

[grizzy]

Just did it...I hate you guys :)!

Can't believe I spent that much for glass without a red ring but you pretty much just never see a negative review on this baby.

Merry Christmas to myself!

[71sbeetle]

Just did it...I hate you guys :)!

Can't believe I spent that much for glass without a red ring but you pretty much just never see a negative review on this baby.

Merry Christmas to myself!


That lens might as well have a red ring on it, it's that good !

[Linkzi]

Just did it...I hate you guys :)!

Can't believe I spent that much for glass without a red ring but you pretty much just never see a negative review on this baby.

Merry Christmas to myself!

Your welcome...This will be the best, most versatile lens you will own. I use it way more than my 70-200 f/2.8L IS.

[grizzy]

That lens might as well have a red ring on it, it's that good !


Your welcome...This will be the best, most versatile lens you will own. I use it way more than my 70-200 f/2.8L IS.


Starting to breath at a more normal pace :).

[tonylong]

Starting to breath at a more normal pace :).

Heh! Congrats!

Once you beging shooting with this lens and getting sharp pics that you know you would otherwise miss, you'll start to rapidly recover:)!

[usnameless]

Just bought this Lens last week... Here are some test shots.
ISO800 f/2.8 0.6S
http://lh4.google.com/waimok0105/R1ewqt2GmgI/AAAAAAAABXk/g76criM6t70/s800/IMG_3884_filtered.jpg

ISO800 f/5.6 0.6S
http://lh6.google.com/waimok0105/R1ewnN2GmeI/AAAAAAAABXU/-r8TZTHjYI4/s800/IMG_3934_filtered.jpg

Both hand held... of course!

[usnameless]

One more.
I never shot anything at this speed before on my 300D!!!! Thank you IS!!!!!!

ISO1600 f/3.5 1/5S
http://lh3.google.com/waimok0105/R1ezkd2GmmI/AAAAAAAABYU/ArwrX1wlShc/s800/IMG_3767_filtered.jpg

[koalawalla]

It might still be >HERE< (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?shs=ps1107se5k4&ci=0&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=desc&InitialSearch=yes&O=RootPage.jsp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t)

Thank you sir for DESTROYING my paycheck :confused:


Test pics to come hopefully by this weekend :D

[Linkzi]

Thank you sir for DESTROYING my paycheck :confused:


Test pics to come hopefully by this weekend :D

Your welcome, How about another one of Canon's "MUST GET" lens >HERE< (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?shs=ps110768kob&ci=0&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=desc&InitialSearch=yes&O=RootPage.jsp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t)

[koalawalla]

Lol :) If I didn't already have the f4L...

[Pasukun]

Your welcome, How about another one of Canon's "MUST GET" lens >HERE< (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?shs=ps110768kob&ci=0&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=desc&InitialSearch=yes&O=RootPage.jsp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t)

Thanks to you.. the voice in my head is talking to me again..
And he is unusually chatty today... :)

[shoey]

Well, i got my 17-55 about a month ago now and i have to say, i absolutely love it. I don't care about the lack of a red ring and the slightly inferior build, the images it produces are unbelievable

Hand held, bounce flash, 1/80s f/2.8 iso200 38mm

LOVE IT!!!

http://www.philshoebottom.co.uk/Photos/DCR/17-55/FlashTest_01.jpg

[Linkzi]

Very nice Shoey! An excellent example of the sharpness of a wide open aperature shot!

[carolina_yankee]

Well, unfortunately I stumbled on this thread while thinking seriously about getting a 24-105. I really wanted the wider range, the 2.8, and was excited by the IS so I switched gears and ordered this lens. I also have the 70-300, so I'm fairly well covered, anyway.

These are the first shots out of the box to play with the IS. I'm pleased.

17mm, ISO 1600, f/2.8, 1/8 second
http://carolinayankee.smugmug.com/photos/229737918-M.jpg

55mm, ISO 400, f/2.8, 1/8 second
http://carolinayankee.smugmug.com/photos/229739328-M.jpg

55mm, ISO 800, f/2.8, 1/8 second
http://carolinayankee.smugmug.com/photos/229739264-M.jpg


Can't wait to get outside and do some real shooting . . .

[Bionic Frog]

Absolutely love mine - worth every penny!

226488

Regards,

[Matthew62024]

My lens got to the house today buy after I had already left for work. It is sitting at home still in its box while I am here at work with nothing to do. This is torture. TGIF! Now I have the whole weekend to play with my new toy. I just hope my pictures come out as great as everyone's here has.

[S-S]

Well, unfortunately I stumbled on this thread while thinking seriously about getting a 24-105. I really wanted the wider range, the 2.8, and was excited by the IS...

<stirring>my 24-105 has IS...</stirring>

[carolina_yankee]

<stirring>my 24-105 has IS...</stirring>

Yeah - actually I guess they all do. I meant to say that my current walk-around is the Tamron 28-75. The 17-23 bit really got to me, though. I thought I would like the longer reach, but I found myself wanting to go wider. The IS really is really what kicked me over, though, since the Tamron doesn't have it.

Dirk

[koalawalla]

Looks like my overnight shipment at 9am pacific didn't make the truck :( Looks like a Tuesday shipment at the earliest. :-\

[S-S]

Yeah - actually I guess they all do. I meant to say that my current walk-around is the Tamron 28-75. The 17-23 bit really got to me, though. I thought I would like the longer reach, but I found myself wanting to go wider. The IS really is really what kicked me over, though, since the Tamron doesn't have it.

Dirk

yeah if i had to choose my 17-55 would stay and the 24-105 would go - even tho i love it

[kennys350d]

honestly, i keep on hearing good words about this lens, & a couple negative, with a ratio of 100:1. im shooting a wedding in april, and this is the lens im going to get!

[flareak]

That lens might as well have a red ring on it, it's that good !

red paint marker =D or just stick a big red L on it and see what people say

[amironsi]

i have to get one of these

[carolina_yankee]

Absolutely love mine - worth every penny!

226488

Regards,

This has to be one of my top-3 faves from this thread!

[anthonyl]

Well I did it!!

I have just bought one off of a forum here in Australia for $1000.00.

I was a little hesitant but the images here have proven that the lens is a great one.

It should complement my 70-200 f/4IS quite nicely.

Will post some pics when it arrives.

[tonylong]

I've had this len for maybe two months now. And that, even though I've sticked to buying even L glass. I bought this lens because something about it stood out.

And, guess what? I haven't regretted it -- this lens makes my 30D sing. I look at pics from this lens and it literally brings tears to my eyes because this lens, along with the 10-22, can enable our cameras to "be all that they can be".

So, if you're sitting on the fence about this lens, give it a try, and then post some pics so that we all can share in the joy!

[HotFuzz]

I've had this len for maybe two months now. And that, even though I've sticked to buying even L glass. I bought this lens because something about it stood out.

And, guess what? I haven't regretted it -- this lens makes my 30D sing. I look at pics from this lens and it literally brings tears to my eyes because this lens, along with the 10-22, can enable our cameras to "be all that they can be".

So, if you're sitting on the fence about this lens, give it a try, and then post some pics so that we all can share in the joy!


My arse is full of splinters due to sitting on the fence so long.
I have come so lcose to clicking the BUY button on a 24-70L, then i changed my mind and decided 99% for the 24-105L ... but now im on the 17-55.
And i think this time im going to stick with this choice.
I know i will miss the 17mm to 24mm and that its 2.8 is a great bonus.
There is so much talk about this lens i think im going to be posting shots from it pretty soon.

Great shots on this thread, keep em coming.

[aridan]

Just bought this Lens last week... Here are some test shots.
ISO800 f/2.8 0.6S
http://lh4.google.com/waimok0105/R1ewqt2GmgI/AAAAAAAABXk/g76criM6t70/s800/IMG_3884_filtered.jpg

ISO800 f/5.6 0.6S
http://lh6.google.com/waimok0105/R1ewnN2GmeI/AAAAAAAABXU/-r8TZTHjYI4/s800/IMG_3934_filtered.jpg

Both hand held... of course!

Amazing!!! :eek:

[slimninj4]

I just got mine in the mail last night. It is huge compared to the kit lens. I love it. To bad it foggy outside. I can't wait to use it.

[S-S]

I just got mine in the mail last night. It is huge compared to the kit lens. I love it. To bad it foggy outside. I can't wait to use it.

omg youre so lucky, we hardly ever get fog
fog photos can be totally awesome, go take some!

[agent.media]

I just got mine in the mail last night. It is huge compared to the kit lens. I love it. To bad it foggy outside. I can't wait to use it.

Fog Creates Great photos!

[p360]

All these photos make me want to sell my 17-85 and start saving for this one..!!

[freakeystyley34]

I can finally (almost) join the club. My friend is picking one up for me from hong kong over christmas (£420 instead of £650!), i can't wait!

I don't understand why people buy the 24-70 or 24-105 over this if you don't use film, a 5d or a 1ds. I've played with a 24-70 on my 30d and it just isn't wide enough for a walk around lens i think.

[koalawalla]

I took my first shot with it today and my jaw hit the floor :D I can't wait to give it a try this weekend.

[tonylong]

I took my first shot with it today and my jaw hit the floor :D I can't wait to give it a try this weekend.

Congrats! That is a superb lens that will truly help your camera to be all that it can be!

[photojournalista]

My arse is full of splinters due to sitting on the fence so long.
I have come so lcose to clicking the BUY button on a 24-70L, then i changed my mind and decided 99% for the 24-105L ... but now im on the 17-55.


Been in this situation for so long. Finally took a deep breath, tested the lens at the shop and swiped the card. No night outs for me in the next 12 months!

Now I know the attached image a so so. But this is at ISO1600 1/15s @ F2.8. I shake like a retired jack hammer operator and I still got the shot! Amazing lens.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b162/cubclubpics/random/IMG_5201.jpg

[koalawalla]

227786
Hand held 1/20th sec, f/2.8, Iso 400.

Had to put up a little taste of what I saw firing the first round this morning. Pretty narrow depth of field. :) I'm gonna have quite a bit of fun with this one. I just noticed how dirty the top of my wine fridge is. That grey surface everything is on is supposed to be piano black gloss. :oops:

[fWord]

I can finally (almost) join the club. My friend is picking one up for me from hong kong over christmas (£420 instead of £650!), i can't wait!

I don't understand why people buy the 24-70 or 24-105 over this if you don't use film, a 5d or a 1ds. I've played with a 24-70 on my 30d and it just isn't wide enough for a walk around lens i think.

Personally I use the 24-105mm on a 1Ds, but have found that it also serves its purposes on 1.3X and 1.6X crop cameras.

On a 30D I found the range and IS incredible for natural light casual wedding shots. It helped me stay out of the way of a main photographer (not using flash means that I didn't cause his exposures to go wonky), and allowed me to catch frame-filling candid images.

But a 17-55mm would indeed be a good lens on a 1.6X crop camera and it'd be at the top of my list if I moved again to such a setup.

[tonylong]

Been in this situation for so long. Finally took a deep breath, tested the lens at the shop and swiped the card. No night outs for me in the next 12 months!

Now I know the attached image a so so. But this is at ISO1600 1/15s @ F2.8. I shake like a retired jack hammer operator and I still got the shot! Amazing lens.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b162/cubclubpics/random/IMG_5201.jpg

They say a picture is worth a thousand words...you added a brief description that makes it worth even more!

A lot of photographers think (conventional wisdom) that a wide angle lens doesn't need IS if they have f/2.8, which is why there have been no lenses featuring this combination...until this lens came out...and this picture is a demonstration that with this lens your camera can get shots that you never could get before!

Booyah for the 17-55 f/2.8 IS lens!

[mizouse]

i will one day have this lens, gotta keep saving up them pennies

[p360]

i will one day have this lens, gotta keep saving up them pennies

Ditto. May be I can sell my 17-85. Hmm..!!

[HotFuzz]

I just hit the BUY IT NOW button on one of these and it should be coming in the next couple of days.

The photos in this thread have been an inspiration to me and i hope i can add to them

Well Done all.

[Pasukun]

I just hit the BUY IT NOW button on one of these and it should be coming in the next couple of days.

The photos in this thread have been an inspiration to me and i hope i can add to them

Well Done all.

Congratulation!

You won't be disappoint!

[tonylong]

I just hit the BUY IT NOW button on one of these and it should be coming in the next couple of days.

The photos in this thread have been an inspiration to me and i hope i can add to them

Well Done all.

Good for you! Can't wait to hear the happy reviews!

[Canonymous]

Just posted these in C&C, but thought they deserve to be shown here so I can add my 0.02c. I love this lens for my walkaround shots. Using the IS, I can set my camera and pass it over to my wife/friend to take the shot while I do the assisting. In this case my wife got the shot so I cant even take the credit!

[anthonyl]

My lens is arriving tomorrow, can't wait to contribute to this thread!

[Linkzi]

Just posted these in C&C, but thought they deserve to be shown here so I can add my 0.02c. I love this lens for my walkaround shots. Using the IS, I can set my camera and pass it over to my wife/friend to take the shot while I do the assisting. In this case my wife got the shot so I cant even take the credit!

Those blue eyes are truly beautiful and the B&W is perfect!

[Canonymous]

Thanks Linkzi.

[TMR Design]

Hey David,

Great shot and I love the black and white conversion.

[Canonymous]

Thanks alot Robert.

[grizzy]

Just got this badboy...I'm in love! I think the build is better than some make it out to be and the weight isn't an issue for me.

I also just got a 30d and it's such a beautiful pairing...night and day over my XT & Sigma 17-70 setup.

Here are some early results chasing our 14 month boy around...some low light and all handheld:

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p318439074-3.jpg

Razor Sharp:
http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p295924050-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p266516005-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p400288338-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p3635332-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p153114908-3.jpg

[grizzy]

Here are a few more from the bath...can't wait to go shoot some city and landscapes:
http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p603358271-3.jpg
http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p615168587-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p595100651-3.jpg

[HotFuzz]

That last photo is absolutely brilliant.
Im still waiting for mine to arrive :confused: but when it does i cant wait to play with it.

[tonylong]

My daughter took this:

http://www.pbase.com/image/90443773.jpg

[Pasukun]

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p603358271-3.jpg




Very cute. :)

[forno]

Grizzly raises the bar:cool:

[S-S]

Grizzly raises the bar:cool:

isnt it easier to limbo under a raised bar? LOL ;)

[HotFuzz]

Although in shot #2 is your child 6 inches tall and sat in a sink ? :D

[S-S]

Although in shot #2 is your child 6 inches tall and sat in a sink ? :D

lol polly pocket

i really like the look of that bath, nice and fancy and deep
*jealous*

[koalawalla]

Excellent pictures Grizzy! :D That shot Pasukun reposted is adorable!

[grizzy]

Pasukun,

Thanks...as we say in photo talk he's a "keeper" :D.

Hot Fuzz,

The waiting is the hardest part :D. You will be blown away by the the 40D and 17-55 pairing. Thanks!

forno,

Don't know about that :D...I'll take it as high praise as your work is amazing on your site.

somethingsimple,

The tub (and Kitchen) were big selling points to my wife!

koalawalla,

Thanks!

[zara]

It's a great piece of glass, not only extremely versatile but also the IQ to back it up. The one lens I would miss if I ever went full frame.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2058/2115087025_11ed5ac634.jpg (www.flickr.com/photos/thustra/2115087025/)

[anthonyl]

I bought mine secondhand from OCAU forums in Australia..arrived 10 minutes ago....... HO HO HO!!!


http://users.bigpond.net.au/anthonyl/Santa.jpg

[grizzy]

It's a great piece of glass, not only extremely versatile but also the IQ to back it up. The one lens I would miss if I ever went full frame.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2058/2115087025_11ed5ac634.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thustra/2115087025/)

Great shot...looks like your baby is holding their breath :).

[zara]

Great shot...looks like your baby is holding their breath :).

Hehehe, thanks. Actually, I think he was just getting annoyed with the camera :grin:

[71sbeetle]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2126/2121501964_6d044a878b_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2273/2121502014_d9328abe67_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2243/2121502040_8ab7b5a6df_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2075/2120724185_f5b569058c_o.jpg

[tonylong]

I dunno man, in those first three shots everything's all blurry except that old broken-down brick wall -- what a waste of subject matter:):)!

[71sbeetle]

lol, f/2.8 will do that to you :p

[HotFuzz]

Finally had confirmation that mine is coming tomorrow. Brilliant.

[tonylong]

Here are a few of shots: I was out of town recently and came across this little riverside park, and decided to to a walk-around with only the 30D and this lens, with no tripod or monopod (usually not my approach!).

So, these shots are all hand-held with a high enough aperture to get good detail, just to see how good I could get with this lens' IS. I was pretty satisfied:

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

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/89292323.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/89292331.jpg

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

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/89329724.jpg

A crop of the above, taken at 1/4 sec f/8 handheld:
http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/89329722.jpg

Get this lens:)!

[HotFuzz]

The pics above are very good.
I am in no way an expert, but maybe in the first one getting rid of the green leaves and reflections would make it a fantastic image.
Good set those pics. :)

[tonylong]

The pics above are very good.
I am in no way an expert, but maybe in the first one getting rid of the green leaves and reflections would make it a fantastic image.
Good set those pics. :)

Thanks for the compliments! You might be right about the leaves of grass -- I hadn't given much thought to fine-tuning these!

[Pasukun]

The pics above are very good.
I am in no way an expert, but maybe in the first one getting rid of the green leaves and reflections would make it a fantastic image.
Good set those pics. :)

Yeah, CPL would have been nice. :)

[tonylong]

Yeah, CPL would have been nice. :)

Think so? I hadn't even thought of a CPL, but then I was going minimalist on this hike -- I didn't even bring a camera bag, I just wanted to check out using the 17-55 on a dim, overcast day in a natural setting. It was all for fun, kind of a point-and-shoot exercise, but I was happy that a few shots came out nicely!

[Gabe63]

This is a great lens! I am considering something longer for the park but I realy like f/2.8 and IS.

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii122/55SAMBA/resized.jpg?t=1198215012

[Linkzi]

Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2034/2123938415_ac8db656c4_o.jpg

[grizzy]

3 more from me of our little dude:

Shhhhhhh!
Handheld, dark room, leaning over the bed...gotta love IS!
http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p1036435389-3.jpg


Not super sharp but he was moving fast
http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p722689401-3.jpg


http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p784035830-3.jpg

[grizzy]

Nice shot Lincoln.

[Linkzi]

Nice shot Lincoln.

Thanks C.W., everyone has great shots here to include yours! Thank goodness the lens helps!

[grizzy]

One more before we go out of town for Christmas. I won't be here to answer criticism and afterall, it's not my fault if you don't have a sense of humor;):


Me and my brother couldn't stop laughing

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p512737704-3.jpg

[Gabe63]

One more before we go out of town for Christmas. I won't be here to answer criticism and afterall, it's not my fault if you don't have a sense of humor;):


Me and my brother couldn't stop laughing

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p512737704-3.jpg


You an I would get along fine, my wife... it's hard to say. She prefers wine

[aymanmb]

Grizzy, did you use flash in any of your kid photos, I like them a lot

[agent.media]

One more before we go out of town for Christmas. I won't be here to answer criticism and afterall, it's not my fault if you don't have a sense of humor;):


Me and my brother couldn't stop laughing

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p512737704-3.jpg

Pure GOLD!

[Maison]

I love this len, just got it today. It was a little late (dark), but took a few to satisty my curiosity and it looked really good. I'm an amateur and when I first bought the XTi w/kit lens, I was disappointed (vs my old G5), then I got the 17-85 and still somewhat disappointed. Then I found this forum and did my reading to find this len, and now I'm ecstatic. The combination of 2.8 and IS are unbelievable, I love this len, very easy to work with and the pics are very sharp. This is the main reason to to get into DSLR. $1K was a bit unsettling at first for somethin' like this, but once it sinks in (and budget allows), I think it's great. Can't say enough about this lens (2.8, IS, and sharpness). LOVE IT!!

[aymanmb]

My 1st contribution to this thread (which was clearly main driver behind me buying this expensive lens).

I am still learning my way with it.

BTW, does anybody had the feeling that the 50/1.8 may be producing better images (sharpeness/colors) sometimes or it is just me still learning my way.

Regards

1st one with flash, iso 400 f 4
229747

2nd without flash iso 100, 1/5 seconds handheld, f4
229748

[aymanmb]

same picture above after some processing in DXO (great sotware by the way).

229750

[patchow]

After looking through this thread numerous times, I decided to jump in the bandwagon and got myself this lens. I am impressed!!! I especially love the IS.

Taken with ISO160, 1/25 sec, f2.8, no pp only crop.

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z50/patchow/temp/IMG_7956.jpg

[anthonyl]

My 1st contribution to this thread (which was clearly main driver behind me buying this expensive lens).

I am still learning my way with it.

BTW, does anybody had the feeling that the 50/1.8 may be producing better images (sharpeness/colors) sometimes or it is just me still learning my way.

Regards

1st one with flash, iso 400 f 4
229747

2nd without flash iso 100, 1/5 seconds handheld, f4
229748

1/5 is still quite slow even with IS and im sure others will back me up here..to get sharper images you need speed.... I FEEL THE NEED....THE NEED FOR SPEED!!

[mitchster26]

Got a new 430EX the other day so i got the birds to do some modeling for me.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/mitchster26/IMG_2870.jpg

[jay-d]

Got a new 430EX the other day so i got the birds to do some modeling for me.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/mitchster26/IMG_2870.jpg

haha.. thats awesome! I use my bird to model too!

http://jay-d.com/images/talon/photoshoot/IMG_1097.jpg

http://jay-d.com/images/talon/photoshoot/IMG_1115.jpg

[HotFuzz]

Been playing with mine in low lights and auto ISO.
Going to get out and about soon as my shots are a bit noisey.

First shot with this lens :
f/2.8
1/20s
ISO 640
17mm

http://kinchy.smugmug.com/photos/235276930-L.jpg

[sanil]

with 40 d:)

[thunnus]

Oahu - December 22,2007
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/thunnus/Hawaii%202007/IMG_9305_copy.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/thunnus/Hawaii%202007/IMG_9344_copy.jpg

[agent.media]

Oahu - December 22,2007
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/thunnus/Hawaii%202007/IMG_9344_copy.jpg

Fabulous!

[junzo13]

I love this lens! It does everything from landscapes to portraits to sports. :D

Here's one my favorite action shots from this lens. Auto Levels and some cropping in Photoshop.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1029/1248186166_79bdf03d3c.jpg

[junzo13]

Some more shots from my 17-55. Again, Auto Levels and some cropping in Photoshop.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2405/1801908460_09b952784f.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1100/843939025_56e40f7222.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1141/844798556_12f560a0d8.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1319/844803100_dde7c4a6c3.jpg

[HotFuzz]

One more of my lad before i go out on Christmas and take some landscapes :

http://kinchy.smugmug.com/photos/235493843-L.jpg
F/5.6
44mm
ISO 100
0.4s

[tim1960]

I would love to see your favorite shots with the 17-55 2.8. I've just received one and am looking forward to using it but would love to see some shots that you have done that are your favorites.

[ErikM]

http://www.netengine.ca/wedding/IMG_0785.jpg

[ZekaG]

Most of the shots I take with this baby come out well. When it doesn't it's my own fault.
Here's one of them:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1231/1466866640_0af726299c_o.jpg

[thunnus]

Poipu Beach, Kauai - December 24, 2007
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/thunnus/Hawaii%202007/IMG_9679_copy.jpg

Waimea Canyon - December 25, 2007
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/thunnus/Hawaii%202007/IMG_0112_copy.jpg

[S-S]

love those, excellent work

[koalawalla]

230406

I can't believe how vibrant the colors are in all of the Christmas pictures I took over the weekend and today. I took a chance at some shots I thought I wouldn't get but the lens came through! ISO 200 in low light at 1/10th second are actually still sharp... amazing. I am gonna be having alot of fun with this lens next year :)

[mizouse]

man, I'm getting close to owning this lens, about 60% the way there :D

[aymanmb]

another one, getting used to it a bit more

1/80, f3.5
230545

[aymanmb]

and another one

1/10, f2.8, iso 800
230546

[71sbeetle]

2 more of mine:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2347/2135460583_1d6c10f989.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2347/2135460583_d00ddb84d6_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2249/2135460451_79c3a98f2e.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2249/2135460451_933bee26a9_o.jpg

[tim1960]

Thanks EriK and Zeka - nice shots. I guess I should have posted in the lense section.

[PlayItAgain]

My First shot with this lens

[magik306]

My First shot with this lens

Cute Dog!

[magik306]

This is an awesome lens. 45mm, F5 shot in the snow!

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b207/magik306/IMG_7580editcropsmall.jpg

[iplayazi]

I love this lens! shot 1/8 sec iso 800 wide open. Stabilizer and f2.8 help me with this shot!

Thanks for looking

http://www.pbase.com/iplayazi/image/90840530/original.jpg

[grizzy]

Gabe 63,

I'm mainly a beer guy but my wife will drink anything:).

aymanmb,

All of my shots posted just utilize natural light. I just got a 430ex so I'm learning the ropes. I try to position my son (or whoever) in the best possible light...one of the first lessons I learned is so much depends on the light.

agent.media,

Thanks:D! I've checked out your flickr site before...you take some nice shots.

[grizzy]

Great shots everyone!

A few more while visiting the in-laws...This lens has some GREAT bokeh/DOF for a zoom IMO:

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p820948326-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p573113640-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p625818053-3.jpg

I've since worked on this to get the colors right in cs3 but here is the original
http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p610584316-3.jpg

[paten]

Just bought it yesterday, yay! :D thx to this forum, finally i pick my choice.
greets to all here... :D
well this is my best result so far:

http://www.imagehosting.gr/upload4/out.php/i53160_best.jpg
Taken with 400D, handheld, 1 sec!, 17mm, ISO 1600, f/4.5

and this is the actual size crop:
http://www.imagehosting.gr/upload4/out.php/i53161_best1.jpg

Really amazed that i can shot at 1 sec :D (2nd try)
This one is pure gold! Hope i don't get the dust problem.. :confused:

[HotFuzz]

A couple from me.
Not the best subject matter, but it was sunny and alot to take photos of. It was a classic car/bike meet in Sarrat every year on Boxing Day.
When you get alot of light this lens is brilliant. Makes low light stuff better, makes well lit stuff unbelievable:

#1
http://kinchy.smugmug.com/photos/236811043-L.jpg

#2
http://kinchy.smugmug.com/photos/236811082-L.jpg

#3
http://kinchy.smugmug.com/photos/236811177-L.jpg

#4 That ****ing Crazy Frog gets everywhere:
http://kinchy.smugmug.com/photos/236811156-L.jpg

[freakeystyley34]

these pics just make me want mine sooner! I can't wait to be able to post in this thread.

[Familiaphoto]

Here is one of my recent favorites. If you look at my daughter's right eye you can even see my reflection. I love love love this lens.

http://familiaphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p308093372-4.jpg

[ALaS]

I finally can add to this thread! Received today!

First shot 1/5, ISO 200, f/3.2
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l199/ALaS26/testshotatafifth.jpg