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

[grizzy]

really like #4 Fuzz.

Very cute shot pgiancola...full head of hair!

[Familiaphoto]

really like #4 Fuzz.

Very cute shot pgiancola...full head of hair!

Thanks grizzy, the hair is an event in and of itself.

[aymanmb]

and one more, I liked the feeling and being able to capture the action

1/20, f/2.8, iso 800

230966

[aymanmb]

1/5, handheld, f/2.8 iso 400

[aridan]

1/5, handheld, f/2.8 iso 400

fabulous! :)

[marco_30D]

my share

[marco_30D]

here's more

[ALaS]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2248/2147983341_8eb213d2c7_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2314/2147896651_76f473ffd2.jpg

[ALaS]

More shots at the beach: I'm lovin this lens!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2346/2150806713_bcba2f1085.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2346/2150806713_e90295a869_o.jpg)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2284/2151596254_11ab9a395d.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2284/2151596254_c35078c9cc_o.jpg)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2225/2151596142_f7742a8c8e.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2225/2151596142_3cbc0dd73f_o.jpg)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2153/2150806269_ee657105fd.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2153/2150806269_bac2b59d6b_o.jpg)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2328/2150806115_18c319f7be.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2328/2150806115_2e7eb02ca4_o.jpg)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2229/2150805949_590a1146a1.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2229/2150805949_f28f4ff1ee_o.jpg)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2417/2150805809_458b7174f9.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2417/2150805809_57f0340bd0_o.jpg)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2416/2150805567_f468c23012.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2416/2150805567_f5860218d1_o.jpg)

[aridan]

More shots at the beach: I'm lovin this lens!




http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2225/2151596142_f7742a8c8e.jpg





Fabulous series. :)

Quick question (may sound dumb, but I'll ask anyways.... :) ): Was the gradient shading in the pics achieved in PP?

[ALaS]

I dunno, I didn't do gradient shading. I really don't know what that is..haha. Not a dumb question, but here's my dumb question: what's gradient shading?

lol.

Thanks!

[S-S]

I dunno, I didn't do gradient shading. I really don't know what that is..haha. Not a dumb question, but here's my dumb question: what's gradient shading?

lol.

Thanks!

i think they mean, how did you get the vignette

[ALaS]

At 17mm it does it on its own but on photoshop you can increase it with the RAW editor. Also when I adjust my cruves i usually increase it since I look for a more contrasty look.

[aridan]

At 17mm it does it on its own but on photoshop you can increase it with the RAW editor. Also when I adjust my cruves i usually increase it since I look for a more contrasty look.

Great! Thank you and thank you Somethingsimple for deciphering my dumb question.... :)

[ALaS]

Also you could use the burn tool with a large radius and round off your corners. That seems to work effectively.

[freakeystyley34]

or in photoshop you could make a new levels layer and make it a bit darker then use the circular gradient tool on the layer mask so that the bulk of the layer mask is transparent.

[BKGInc]

Here are some shots from the last month taken with my 17-55 (started doing this in early october and just started school). I'm definitely seeing some improvement in my work as I'm getting more comfortable with my camera. Flash was used on the top 4 photos. Any constructive criticism is welcome as well. Thanks everyone!

http://a366.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/3/l_eda58832b3028d0e2738b14f16ec67cd.jpg

http://a99.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/27/l_26033753da5e0d900f931ef3f601a902.jpg

http://a863.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/35/l_558e18a36a46be2c3e2f08dc27ee2e06.jpg

http://a463.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/35/l_7fb072e3dc3f9a662cb8036df53ddd6e.jpg

http://a51.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/42/l_81bc8bd622322250db412400c8b631e2.jpg

http://a781.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/42/l_cfbc5bd718a0c2b6167880bb306f9d5c.jpg

http://a744.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/18/l_e98b1dea85a274842525255f9b56a137.jpg

http://a312.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/8/l_4fed82d3fe55c29d4d10e7bca7ac7f5f.jpg

Tom, I like your shots. Actually I love them! Your first two shots here have helped me decide to buy this lens. Thanks!

[BKGInc]

Northern Florida @ 32,000 feet. Taken with the 17-55 :D

http://www.netengine.ca/photos/FloridaTrip_07/32000ft.jpg
This is a frickin awesome pic Erik....................Good job!

[BKGInc]

I just ordered my 17-55mm lens from Adorama..........I am soooo looking forward to getting this one!:D

[shoey]

Another one from when i first got this lens. Camera was front focussing at the time this was shot, its fixed now :D

http://www.philshoebottom.co.uk/Photos/DCR/Milo/IMG_6728.jpg

[ErikM]

Thanks!!!!

This is a frickin awesome pic Erik....................Good job!

[grizzy]

Ummmm...I love this lens. Now I understand when people talk about not going FF because of the 17-55 or they really miss it if they did.

Anyway...here's some more:

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p921331621-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p582579572-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p682422711-3.jpg

poor bounce technique/angle (just got my 430ex) but it's a fun shot:

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p720269617-3.jpg
100% crop...looks sharp for handheld:
http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p642271885-3.jpg

[RDY2SHO]

Fabulous pictures Grizzy...........I ordered one from Adorama and it'll be here tomorrow!!!!!:D:D:D

[fz_za]

...

100% crop...looks sharp for handheld:
http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p642271885-3.jpg




WWWWWWOW!!! Mind if I ask what your exposure settings were here? How about a view of the full shot that you got the crop from (or a link to the original)?

I have a 17-55 and I have decent shots, but none THAT sharp, though I have not had much experience with it yet.

Thanks

[Linkzi]

WWWWWWOW!!! Mind if I ask what your exposure settings were here? How about a view of the full shot that you got the crop from (or a link to the original)?

I have a 17-55 and I have decent shots, but none THAT sharp, though I have not had much experience with it yet.

Thanks

From EXIF:

Exposure Time = 1/100"
F Number = F4.5
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 320

[Ron1004]

From EXIF:

Exposure Time = 1/100"
F Number = F4.5
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 320

How did you get the EXIF on that one?

[Linkzi]

For Windows - www.opanda.com is what I use.

I don't have the Mac exif reader here at work. If you have a Mac, I'll post tomorrow, or do a google search for Mac exif.

[fz_za]

Thanks Linkzi. I should have checked the image for EXIF myself :o

[grizzy]

RDY2SHO,

Thanks and congrats. I predict your 17-85 will be collecting dust soon :).

fz_za,

Here's the original. I shot in manual since I was using a flash:

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p710506443-3.jpg

[versedmb]

Awesome lens, just got it a few weeks ago; can't wait to use it in warmer weather! ;).....



http://www.brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/238496477-L.jpg







http://www.brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/238522023-L.jpg

[TMR Design]

Very Cool images versedmb,

Where are you located?

[gs1gs]

Hey versedmb - I see you have a 10-22mm, the 17-55mm and a number of primes in a similar range (couple of 50s and the 60 macro) - how do you find this selection, do you ever feel you have too much similarity and could ditch any one of them or does this selection suit you just fine?

I'm close to building a very similar set of lenses so would really appreciate your thoughts, heavily 17-55mm biased of course, considering the thread! (perhaps with some more 17-55mm pics??)

[amyandmark3]

A couple from a day at the park with the 17-55 and my old XTi

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2392/2164440374_5f7e3375b6_o.jpg

cropped
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2017/2164463074_5d3e880740_o.jpg

Henry and mommy
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2040/2164440690_8197c49f2d_o.jpg

[amyandmark3]

A couple more

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2390/2163642747_3bd163e336_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2047/2163642103_b2ea998c6c_o.jpg

[mizouse]

i just ponied up for one of these, can't wait for it to get here :D

[P1X4R]

i just ponied up for one of these, can't wait for it to get here :D

me too! :) i couldn't resist the discount price B&H was offering!

[Ron1004]

For Windows - www.opanda.com (http://www.opanda.com) is what I use.

I don't have the Mac exif reader here at work. If you have a Mac, I'll post tomorrow, or do a google search for Mac exif.

Thanks!

I've been using Opanda, but didn't realise that it had stopped working since installing Firefox 2 - just assumed the EXIF wasn't there when selecting Properties.
I just downloaded the extension for Firefox 2 and all is working again.

http://www.opanda.com/en/iexif/iexif_firefox.htm

[Schnauzer]

I just got this lense from B&H on Friday. I got the surprise of my life. This is as sharp or sharper than my L glass.

After 5 or 6 shots turning the flash power down each time.

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/8250/mg2813bm7.jpg

[koalawalla]

Looks like I wasn't the only one at an aquarium recently :) Just got done pulling most of my photos from yesterday and they turned out beautiful! I was with two other fellow schmucks with cameras and we've all come to the conclusion that fish are quite hard to take good pictures of! Going from one aquarium to another, the lighting varies vastly and smaller fish tend to stay moving and at a brisk pace. Heres a sample with crop.

233267

233268

Don't mind the orange thing on the bottom of the fish. :o

Camera Model Name: Canon EOS 40D
Tv(Shutter Speed): 1/60Sec.
Av(Aperture Value): F2.8
Metering Modes: Spot
Exposure Compensation: 0
ISO Speed: 800
Lens: EF-S17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
Focal Length: 42.0 mm
Image size: 3888 x 2592
Image Quality: RAW
Flash: Off
White Balance: Auto
AF mode: AI Servo AF
Picture Style: Standard
Parameters
Tone Curve : Standard
Sharpness level : -
Pattern Sharpness : -
Contrast : 0
Sharpness : 3
Color saturation : 0
Color tone : 0
Highlight tone priority : No

[HotFuzz]

The shot above gives me hope.
Some of my indoor shots at ISO 800 and above seem to be noisy and seeing yours i know that it doesnt have to be, or there is somethign wrong with my lens.
I think i need to play about with it more to test this.
Great fish shots both of you.

[Feudal1]

Took these today with the 17-55mm f/2.8 IS lens attached to a 40D. This lens is a lot of fun, and can be used in a variety of situations. It's sharpness and ability to capture detail are excellent. :)

http://cwhite.smugmug.com/photos/240592416-L.jpg

http://cwhite.smugmug.com/photos/240592493-L.jpg

http://cwhite.smugmug.com/photos/240592581-L.jpg

http://cwhite.smugmug.com/photos/240595020-L.jpg

[dtngo]

The shot above gives me hope.
Some of my indoor shots at ISO 800 and above seem to be noisy and seeing yours i know that it doesnt have to be, or there is somethign wrong with my lens.
I think i need to play about with it more to test this.
Great fish shots both of you.
Noise is normally a factor of the body/sensor and not the lens. You may find the noise is visibly worse when underexposed, so try overexposing a stop or two (not to the point of blown highlights though) and adjusting in PP.

[amironsi]

I had it for 1 day now
and here some pictures.... i love this lens.
1-
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj109/amirwilliam/My%20Work/_MG_3438.jpg
2-
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj109/amirwilliam/My%20Work/_MG_3437B.jpg
3-
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj109/amirwilliam/My%20Work/_MG_3437.jpg
4-
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj109/amirwilliam/My%20Work/_MG_3421.jpg

[Aszental]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2414/2174855216_1bba1a5de7.jpg

JUst got this lens... loving it!~

[Nikolas]

http://cwhite.smugmug.com/photos/240592581-L.jpg



boy I'd love to get my hands on that house.
The renovation potential is amazing.

[mizouse]

gosh, looking at these pictures, i cant wait!

mine just got shipped out today! :D

[junzo13]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2292/2176995509_ffc7980cc9.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2308/2177786210_089b113a41.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2252/2176984117_aa4aa675a6.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2068/2177775108_821403019a.jpg

[photojournalista]

ambient light. Hand held. Resized only.

[versedmb]

Very Cool images versedmb,

Where are you located?
Thanks; MA.

[versedmb]

Hey versedmb - I see you have a 10-22mm, the 17-55mm and a number of primes in a similar range (couple of 50s and the 60 macro) - how do you find this selection, do you ever feel you have too much similarity and could ditch any one of them or does this selection suit you just fine?

I'm close to building a very similar set of lenses so would really appreciate your thoughts, heavily 17-55mm biased of course, considering the thread! (perhaps with some more 17-55mm pics??)

I also considered the 24-105, but I wanted to have a "walk-around" lens that I could take solo, without other lenses and the 24-105 would not have been wide enough. I don't mind the overlap at the wide end at all. If I had the 24-105 I would be switching lenses on every other shot!!

The 50mm f/1.8 is a great lens, except the AF is not good for moving targets. The 50mm f/1.4 has a better AF and is a little better optically. I'll probably sell off the f/1.8 now that I have the f/1.4 version.

The 60mm macro is probably my favorite lens....its just awesome - I use it for portraits, landscapes and sometimes even macro. If your even considering it, get it!!




Here's another one taken with the 17-55, taken this past Sunday....

http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/240556169-L.jpg

[amyandmark3]

Bad weather here, so resorting to shooting the dog :)

55mm, 1/5, f/2.8, iso 400, hand held in low light (no flash)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2310/2179244283_aa2dbedd01_o.jpg

[ALaS]

Check out my flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alas26/) for recent pictures!

[juejaimon]

does anyone know the sweet spot of this lens? :)

[dabler]

One of my dog too.Weather also rotten:(

[grizzy]

does anyone know the sweet spot of this lens? :)

Anywhere from 2.8 to 22 :D. Seriously though, I've shot wide open plenty of times and have gotten good results.

[grizzy]

dabler,

Looks a little soft.














Just kidding :)...nice shot! I'm surprised to see that was 6.3. The dof looks thin.

[dabler]

Cheers Grizzy,it is a bit thin,i took it from about 10 inches away.F9 ish might have been better but i was already 15th/sec at ISO 800 hand held.
Practice makes perfect.:)

[agent.media]

Dabbler, Great shot!

But you need a new JPEG resizer, or at least up the quality in the options somewhere, as there are far too many JPEG artifacts all over!

[mizouse]

oooh. my lens should be here tomorrow, i hope UPS delivers in the morning, but knowing them it'll be early evening :(

[dabler]

Thanks for the advice Alex.i Thought she looked a bit strange around the eyes.I'm no expert when it comes to using my PC.;)

[xchupacabrax]

Got this lens a month ago a few shots taken with it.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2407/2185236395_4b29f6d75a.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2408/2186019152_68ed86bd07.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2243/2180587816_03efecd05d.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2337/2180567180_4d31818bc0.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2188/2180567446_323b7b066f.jpg

[amyandmark3]

A quick snapshot I took of Henry before bed last night

35mm, f2.8, 1/60, iso 100

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2411/2186729998_af78b56064.jpg

[mizouse]

well mine came on friday, but i need to go out on an actual shoot before i can post in here. im so excited :D

[ALaS]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2184/2184242516_4bda848407_o.jpg

[agent.media]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2184/2184242516_4bda848407_o.jpg

Nice One!

[ALaS]

Nice One!
Thanks Alex! :)

[Hogster86]

See my PBase site :) Most of the shots there on there were taken with this lens :)

Some examples:

http://www.pbase.com/hogster/image/90993387/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/hogster/image/86966622/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/hogster/image/88267501/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/hogster/image/90865504/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/hogster/image/88266843/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/hogster/image/86093923/original.jpg

It's a truly fantastic lens!


David

[grizzy]

One thing I'd like to know is where is all the flare a few on here (these forums not this thread) complain about?

[efroten]

I don't own the 17-55 2.8 but I rented it for two weeks for a trip to Italy. My 17-40L was in the shop and im actually very glad it was. The 2.8 plus IS helped out a great deal in churches, although I am not huge fan of the 17-55 overall. I think its way too much money for what it is. It also gave my 20D quite a few errors while in Italy, I had some random images come out black with no data and the camera would lock up. I loved the range of the lens, it was the PERFECT range for a walk around lens. It also had some glare issues inside the churches that were very unpleasant.

Here is the link to the complete set of images from my Italy trip.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/efroten/collections/72157602137157029/

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1366/1423269289_e77da53ff4.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1107/1431391436_96ec5872e2.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1060/1431411022_0ca551a09f.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1056/1430527915_c80f5aa6cf.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1382/1475256468_4c81ece519.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2058/1596377384_f3eec32788.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2017/2079797496_54d3e636ee.jpg

[ALaS]

Beautiful images, efroten. It's weird, my camera has had black images and locked up too with this lens. My batteries were low though.

[Hogster86]

One thing I'd like to know is where is all the flare a few on here (these forums not this thread) complain about?
Hi Grizzy,

Here's an example of how sensitive this lens is to flare:

http://www.pbase.com/hogster/image/86093063/original.jpg

Notice how the fluorescent light has been echoed at the top right of the stage? Ok flare is almost inevitable with something like the sun in a shot, but a fluorescent light?

Also in low-light shots (with long exposures), it doesn't take much light to cause a flare ... stopping down helps, but doesn't completely solve the problem.

I can live with this flaw though as otherwise it's a brilliant piece of glass :)


David

[ALaS]

This lens does flare a lot, yes.

[agent.media]

I havn't noticed it yet. But then i've got the hood, and usually use it in the sun.

(Here's one not in the sun. :P)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2208/2166967079_b05f151e5a_b.jpg

[Hogster86]

I've got the hood too ... usually it's not a problem if the bright source of light is outside the frame of the photo, it's mostly when it's inside. I know it's best to avoid having bright light sources in a photo, but sometimes you can't help it, and it's good to have a lens that resists flaring .... unfortunately the 17-55 isn't one of them ;)


David

[ALaS]

Here's one not in the sun too.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2387/2192310030_4f5cbf3e88_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alas26/2192310030/)

[agent.media]

Awesome. How'd you get the texture?

[ALaS]

Awesome. How'd you get the texture?

I'm going to be honest with you. Hours of glitter and glue.

[ALaS]

I'm going to be honest with you. Hours of glitter and glue.

Okay, I wasn't being honest...:lol:.. Filter > texture > mosaic tiles

[Hogster86]

Eeh! That's quite scary! Looks like he hasn't got any eyes! :eek:


David :)

[agent.media]

I'm going to be honest with you. Hours of glitter and glue.

ROFL

[grizzy]

I've been shooting in every condition and just haven't gotten any flare yet...interesting.

[paten]

http://www.imagehosting.gr/upload4/out.php/i60683_dogsleep.jpg
1/80s | f/2.8 | ISO 100 | 35mm


btw, it's not my dog ;)

[ALaS]

That's one cute pup in one awkward position.

[thechickencow]

Wow, great pics in this thread. Makes me want to spend some money!

[aymanmb]

two more of mine

236958

236959

[thewiz4u]

just ordered this baby.

[kekoa]

Does anyone have any coupon codes for this lens brand new? I think im about to pull the trigger.

tks

[Chris Dana]

1/60, f/4, 17mm, ISO 400

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2176/2096330707_87ef18f56a.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2176/2096330707_87ef18f56a.jpg)

[dabler]

Wow!,a cat doing a grizzly bear impression,great photo!

[S-S]

1/60, f/4, 17mm, ISO 400

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2176/2096330707_87ef18f56a.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2176/2096330707_87ef18f56a.jpg)

no its not a grizzly bear impression, its a darth vader impression (star wars, episode 3)

"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

a very good one i might add...

[Chris Dana]

Thanks! The idiot (otherwise known as Kanu) does acrobatics for treats, so I'll sit there and throw treats and shoot with the camera on a monopod.

[JoYork]

OK this won't win any awards for artistic merit but thought I'd post an example of how sharp this lens can be and how well the images respond to a bit of sharpening. First up is a pic I took at lunchtime while I was waiting for a friend to buy some teabags...

This is the whole pic reduced down to 1000x667 pixels.

Next post has 100% crops from the centre of the image.

[JoYork]

Ok as promised here are the 100% crops.

First pic is exactly as it came off the camera, no tweaks or adjustments.

Second pic is the same but after a bit of sharpening.

[Hogster86]

It's certainly a sharp lens! :) What is your in-camera sharpening slider set to Jo?


David :)

[JoYork]

On that image it was set to "standard" mode on the 400d. Not sure what the sharpness setting is on that mode, I'd have to check the manual. The images seem to respond well to sharpening even at 100% with this lens.

Some images are slightly soft at the corners if you pixel-peep, but that doesn't worry me too much.

[Mum2J&M]

I normally would use my 50 1.4 for this type of situation, but wanted to give the 17-55 a try here as I just got it again. Did pretty well in low light I think.

http://Priors.smugmug.com/photos/246911619-M.jpg

[Mum2J&M]

1/60, f/4, 17mm, ISO 400

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2176/2096330707_87ef18f56a.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2176/2096330707_87ef18f56a.jpg)

I missed this one - great photo! I've seen cats play fetch with coins and hide in bags, but never catch food in mid-air! Too funny. :lol:

[photonick]

Only had the lens a couple of days.....think I am gonna like it :D

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r196/photonicks/Cars/IMG_5284e.jpg



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[amyandmark3]

Nice photo here! I echo your comments... so much so that I actually sold my 50mm 1.4 because the 17-55 is so good with low natural light shots that it had relegated the 50 1.4 to dust collecting status... :)

I normally would use my 50 1.4 for this type of situation, but wanted to give the 17-55 a try here as I just got it again. Did pretty well in low light I think.

http://Priors.smugmug.com/photos/246911619-M.jpg

[Mum2J&M]

Wow! Really? I'm not sure I could let go of the 50mm length fixed lens completely. I wish I could find the exif for this shot. It was stripped in Neat Image I think. A shame because I really didn't even need it. I'd be willing to bet it's 50 or 55 though.

[amyandmark3]

Wow! Really? I'm not sure I could let go of the 50mm length fixed lens completely. I wish I could find the exif for this shot. It was stripped in Neat Image I think. A shame because I really didn't even need it. I'd be willing to bet it's 50 or 55 though.

Yup, I suppose it depends on your preferences, though. I found that the 17-55 puts out equal or better photos than the 50mm 1.4 in just about every situation I came across, so I sold the 50mm as it was redundant in my lineup (I did keep my 50 1.8 though). There are times I would like to have f/1.4 at my disposal for days when I'd like to get some cool extreme bokeh effects, but it's rare and I must admit that I prefer something in the 24mm/30mm/35mm range for a prime lens (my indoors is too tight for the 50mm), so I'll probably pick up a Sigma 30mm 1.4 (love that lens, mistakenly sold mine a few months ago) or possibly a 24L or 35L if I can talk my wife into that expensive of a birthday present! :D

On a sidenote, I'm a pure amateur and don't shoot for money, so it's tough for me to justify having redundant focal lengths in my zooms/primes.....however....I am STILL going to try for one of the L's for a birthday present!

[Mum2J&M]

Yup, I suppose it depends on your preferences, though. I found that the 17-55 puts out equal or better photos than the 50mm 1.4 in just about every situation I came across, so I sold the 50mm as it was redundant in my lineup (I did keep my 50 1.8 though). There are times I would like to have f/1.4 at my disposal for days when I'd like to get some cool extreme bokeh effects, but it's rare and I must admit that I prefer something in the 24mm/30mm/35mm range for a prime lens (my indoors is too tight for the 50mm), so I'll probably pick up a Sigma 30mm 1.4 (love that lens, mistakenly sold mine a few months ago) or possibly a 24L or 35L if I can talk my wife into that expensive of a birthday present! :D

On a sidenote, I'm a pure amateur and don't shoot for money, so it's tough for me to justify having redundant focal lengths in my zooms/primes.....however....I am STILL going to try for one of the L's for a birthday present!

The L's are really nice, but don't get too hung up on them like I did. It's really true when people advise to buy what you need and not what you think you want. There's a difference. I wasted a lot of cash doing just that (although I'm glad I had that learning experience and know what's available). It's tough though because the L's are designed for the full frame bodies and it makes it difficult to find the "right" focal lengths for crop bodies IMHO.

[amyandmark3]

I hear ya mum, I will debate the issue in my mind about 2 thousand times in the next month or two before my Bday! :D

Here's a couple I took this morning, both at 2.8 in medium/low light:

My son watching cartoons

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2050/2222934843_89502f1e29_o.jpg

My son's train set

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2081/2223728012_cd87b8d063_o.jpg

[S-S]

that first one is great, the different fabrics and the angle make it really interesting to look at. only suggestion - clone out those hanging cables and shadow

[amyandmark3]

that first one is great, the different fabrics and the angle make it really interesting to look at. only suggestion - clone out those hanging cables and shadow
Thank you for the compliment! :)
Will do on the cloning next time that shows up in a photo..

[Mum2J&M]

Nice pics! Wow, that looks really great in low light. How old is your son?

[amyandmark3]

Nice pics! Wow, that looks really great in low light. How old is your son?
Thank you very much! He just turned 2 in December. Of the 3,000 or so shots I've taken over the past year, I think he's in about 2,998 of them! :lol:

[Mum2J&M]

Thank you very much! He just turned 2 in December. Of the 3,000 or so shots I've taken over the past year, I think he's in about 2,998 of them! :lol:

Aw. My youngest just turned 3 on January 5th. I still treat him like my baby, which is probably not a good thing. It's just so hard to let go. :(

[ALaS]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2233/2224810657_119541ed40.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alas26/2224810657/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2398/2224810321_849b83ddf8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alas26/2224810321/in/photostream/)

[Mum2J&M]

A little blown out from the sun, but she's just too cute for words.

http://Priors.smugmug.com/photos/248065292-M.jpg

[Dorman]

I hate the fact that this lens is so good optically but built so poorly. Gah!

[ALaS]

It's built a lot better than my Tamron 28-75 f/2.8.

[Linkzi]

Yes, built much better than Tamrons.

[Dorman]

One of the few reasons I am ditching my Tamron.

[Linkzi]

The Tamrons are optically great, but built poorly. Well, at least the 17-50 was.

[Dorman]

Optically great yes, but poorly built and I've found them to have unreliable AF and hunting issues. Tamrons have 1/3 of my requirements, the 17-55 has 2/3. I'm looking for 3/3

[aridan]

Tamrons have 1/3 of my requirements, the 17-55 has 2/3. I'm looking for 3/3

24-105 f4 L at the cost of some f stops?

[Dorman]

24-105 f4 L at the cost of some f stops?

More likely the 24-70 F/2.8 , I need the ability to stop motion.

[amyandmark3]

mum, very cute little girl!

ALaS...I like the DOF of that top one!

Brad...I agree that the build 'feel' of the 17-55 doesn't match that of any L lens I've owned (which has been a whopping total of 6 so far), but as long as I have a crop camera, I'll probably have the 17-55 and just hope that what feels like inferior build quality (compared to L's) doesn't actually cause any physical problems with my copy....so far so good! Though I must admit, the 24-70 would be very tempting if I convinced my wife to get me a 10-22 for my Bday.. :)

[Mum2J&M]

mum, very cute little girl!

ALaS...I like the DOF of that top one!

Brad...I agree that the build 'feel' of the 17-55 doesn't match that of any L lens I've owned (which has been a whopping total of 6 so far), but as long as I have a crop camera, I'll probably have the 17-55 and just hope that what feels like inferior build quality (compared to L's) doesn't actually cause any physical problems with my copy....so far so good! Though I must admit, the 24-70 would be very tempting if I convinced my wife to get me a 10-22 for my Bday.. :)

I just sold my third copy of this lens b/c I was getting too much camera shake hand-held at the longer FL. I'd miss the IS too much.

[amyandmark3]

I just sold my third copy of this lens b/c I was getting too much camera shake hand-held at the longer FL. I'd miss the IS too much.

That's my one fear also.... I think I'll turn off the IS next time I'm shooting just for comparison's sake.

[Gravy]

Just traded in a poorly focusing 24-70mm L for this lens and am very pleased with the results!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2032/2228800843_03889b2765_o.jpg

And here is one wide open inside a poorly lit church:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2073/2229605192_81848a6fdb_o.jpg

[JoYork]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2019/2222734263_4a5af84d5f_o.jpg

[S-S]

love that first one

[Mum2J&M]

Stunning work guys and gals!

[Fabrian]

How are you liking yours, Mum?

[Mum2J&M]

I love it. ;)

[paten]

my friends:
NO editing just resized ;)
@ ISO 400 | 1/125s | 31mm | f/4 |No Flash
http://www.imagehosting.gr/upload4/out.php/i67006_just3.jpg

[mizouse]

i need to get out during good light and take some photos with my lens, all I've used it for is basketball games =\

[arumdevil]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2019/2222734263_4a5af84d5f_o.jpg

where is that?

[JoYork]

where is that?

My home town of York in northern England. The building you can see is York Minster... see here for more info:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/York_Minster

[Mum2J&M]

Is there a viking museum near there? I think I've been to that church with an ex-boyfriend.

[JoYork]

Yep, the Jorvik Viking Centre. The Viking Festival is taking place in the city next month, I can't wait to get some battle re-enactment photos and hopefully the odd viking longboat or two!

All we need is an ickle bit of sunshine...

[Mum2J&M]

I'm having flashbacks, lol. I remember going inside a viking museum there. It was probably in 1999 or early 2000. I got some necklace with a stone on it. I forget what it was called. A rogue or something?

[JoYork]

Not sure - I know they sell pendants and brooches etc but I've never been tempted with anything. Sorry about the flashbacks, I still get them when I look through old photos and see the ex :lol:

[amyandmark3]

Weather still terrible here in the midwest, so more candids of my son :)

Both taken at iso 800 in pretty low light conditions and with basic PP

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2180/2234543925_2e9fc21302_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2378/2235331574_520de1fb04_o.jpg

[cmwatt]

Just recieved this lens today from Kerso - very excited! Just got back from work a couple of hours ago, so not had the chance to try it out properly.

That's a great pic by the way Jo - the detail is amazing, great architecture too(I'm an architecture student).

Craig.:D

Edit - Just been testing it out on the familly pets, really loving how sharp this lens is!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2081/2235525808_8c5035cc37.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2081/2235525808_8c5035cc37_b.jpg)

[xchupacabrax]

Messing around with my robot toy.
http://216.102.98.156/preview/bot1.jpg

http://216.102.98.156/preview/bot2.jpg

[agent.media]

ROBOT VERSUS DOG! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dneLQY6ZVk)

[xchupacabrax]

LoL yeah my dog does the same exact thing.

ROBOT VERSUS DOG! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dneLQY6ZVk)

[JohnnyG]

A shot from a recent trip to Colorado!

I think this example shows what can be done with the lens!:D

[JoYork]

Here's a quick jpg off the camera... will process the RAW file when I get home.

1/80
aperture 4.5

[paten]

Just SHARP SHARP SHARP! at first i'm doubtful that this lens is sharp, but when i used it more, the more i like it :D, just have to know how to shot :p
cropped 50% | ISO 400 | 1/60s | f/5.6 | 23mm :
http://www.imagehosting.gr/upload4/out.php/i69778_smokefull.jpg
cropped 100% | ISO 400 | 1/60s | f/5.6 | 23mm :
http://www.imagehosting.gr/upload4/out.php/i69779_smokesmall.jpg
*Used 430EX bounce upp the wall

Not regret it one bit,.. and i can live with the dust, coz i RARELY used > f/8
So no dust is effecting my IQ,..

[Hogster86]

This lens' sharpness still continues to amaze me :)

Two shots from my homemade light box:

http://www.pbase.com/hogster/image/92264510/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/hogster/image/92264512/original.jpg

Some info for these shots:

Top tip: DON'T leave things on the top of your car before driving off!! I accidentally left this expensive dictaphone in a carrying pouch (also containing two AAA batteries) on the roof of my car before driving off to an event where I intended to use it.

On arrival I couldn't find it! I called home and my parents found it in the road, crushed! You can see the damage caused by the loose AAA batteries in the photo of the back of the unit. The case is tough aluminium so it's survived surprisingly well – you could still play all the previously-recorded audio files! Although the external microphone had stopped working, you could still record perfectly well using the internal microphone! If that's not testament to this unit's build quality I don't know what is! I wouldn't recommend performing this test yourself on any of your equipment though!

Having said this, for my purposes, without the screen it wasn't going to be much use anymore .... Ah well, lesson learnt, the hard way!


David :)

[S-S]

Some info for these shots:
Top tip: DON'T leave things on the top of your car before driving off!! :)

LOL - i left a pair of running shoes on my car roof once and drove off - got a HELL of a fright when they rolled down the windscreen as i was turning... :oops:

another time years ago i left my cellphone on the boot and went on the motorway... as i was driving i realised i didnt have it and started feeling all around me on the floor, pockets etc... when i looked up into the rear view mirror i saw my phone sitting there on the boot, wedged against the spoiler! PHEW - something to be said for having an old fat cellphone LOL

and here's an idea for a really amusing stunt: get a baby capsule and tie it to the roof of the car, then put blankets etc in as though it contains a baby... and drive around town

you will probably end up on the news LOL

[JoYork]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2244/2247407940_f6e51abba0_b.jpg

Camera: Canon EOS 400D Digital
Exposure: 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture: f/3.2
Focal Length: 55 mm

[amyandmark3]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2240/2249408820_565b5de870_o.jpg

[flareak]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2244/2247407940_f6e51abba0_b.jpg

Camera: Canon EOS 400D Digital
Exposure: 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture: f/3.2
Focal Length: 55 mm

hrm. what happened to the pigment in her skin :o

[S-S]

im guessing 50-75% desaturation global

[kekoa]

if you guys see this in stock at b&h, pls let me know. I've been checking for a month now :(