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

[kekoa]

just some bright bikes

[v35skyline]

seems OOF to me?

[Schnauzer]

VERY NICE! :D

Thanks Aridan.
I think that the timing turned out about right. The sun was just starting to come over the hills. An hour later or less and it would have looked totally different.

[Photo_Rebel]

Hi Everyone-

I thought I'd contribute to this thread with a picture from my brand spankin' new 17-55 hehehe...:lol:! Although, I'll really miss my Sigma 17-70; it has very close IQ to this lens from my test shots.

Sorry for the typical animal portrait...:oops:

[kekoa]

seems OOF to me?


it is. sorry bout that. crappy shot. i was actually aiming more at the ground when i snapped it. was just in a hurry w/ all the people around me.

[thechickencow]

Lovin this lens!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2210/2371409193_203ef4c5b1_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3220/2372219712_051839a4ea_o.jpg

[Linkzi]

Handheld with GND attached.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2105/2370025217_f9c5d6eaf9_o.jpg

[elader]

fresh fish?

http://www.elader.smugmug.com/photos/271934726_tsbyw-L.jpg

[S-S]

Lovin this lens!

lovin those shots! excellent, my fave second one i think

Handheld with GND attached.

love that too, the green tint to the water is pretty

[Linkzi]

lovin those shots! excellent, my fave second one i think



love that too, the green tint to the water is pretty

Thanks!

[hsma]

Wow amazing

Handheld with GND attached.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2105/2370025217_f9c5d6eaf9_o.jpg

[ALaS]

Handheld with GND attached.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2105/2370025217_f9c5d6eaf9_o.jpg

Great work! What's better to use for these types of shots, CPL or GND?

[Linkzi]

Thanks...Because I was shooting directly at the sun and wanted the sun's reflection on the water, GND was my choice. Used a 0.9 (3-stop) hard line on the horizon. I did use a 580EX too.

[ALaS]

I'm new to ladnscape photography! That sounded like jargon to me :D. Beautiful shot. anyhoo, and keep us jaw dropped with more!

[S-S]

Thanks...Because I was shooting directly at the sun and wanted the sun's reflection on the water, GND was my choice. Used a 0.9 (3-stop) hard line on the horizon. I did use a 580EX too.

wow never would have guessed there was a flash in there, but it looks great, i was drawn to the lightness of the sand and foreground water

[Linkzi]

wow never would have guessed there was a flash in there, but it looks great, i was drawn to the lightness of the sand and foreground water

Haha, I'm a flasher! Blinger! Shadow Killer. :D The rest of the series on my flickr.

[S-S]

Haha, I'm a flasher! Blinger! Shadow Killer. :D The rest of the series on my flickr.

how do you diffuse it? that dog photo has no discernable light source (except the sun)

[Linkzi]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3127/2370745554_84638388d5_b.jpg

On this photo, she was flashed bare bulb on ETTL settings. I may have lowered the FEC because I took a bunch of my kids during the same time. The exposure was at 1/6 @ f/16, as you can see her right ear flapping in the wind. I think I braced the camera on my knee.

[Mark-B]

All of these were taken using auto bracketing on a 20D then blended together in post processing.

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p1027713563-4.jpg

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p626266895-4.jpg



http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p224497170-4.jpg

http://bienvenu.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p556448002-4.jpg

[fz_za]

Linkzi: STUNNING shot!

Mark-B: Love that last shot of yours.

I need to shoot more with my 17-55!

[Photo_Rebel]

Wow wow wow -Great shots everyone!

I need to get one of those GNDs!

[aridan]

Handheld with GND attached.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2105/2370025217_f9c5d6eaf9_o.jpg

SPEECHLESS! :shock:

[aridan]

Thanks...Because I was shooting directly at the sun and wanted the sun's reflection on the water, GND was my choice. Used a 0.9 (3-stop) hard line on the horizon.

Which make/model of GND did you use? I'm looking to buy 2 and 3 stop GNDs and am shopping around. Those are some outstanding results!

[aridan]

Which make/model of GND did you use? I'm looking to buy 2 and 3 stop GNDs and am shopping around. Those are some outstanding results!

Never mind, I just picked it up from your sig. :D

[DallasPhoto]

This may be a stupid question, but what are GND's? And CPL's?

[tonylong]

Graduated Neutral Density Filters apply a darkening to one edge of a filter, graduating to clear on the opposite edge, commonly applied to landscape-type scenes where a bright sky could cause a shot to underexpose the foreground.

Circular Polarizers are filters that, when rotated, apply a varying amount of a polarizing affect, which can filter out glare from reflected sun as well as give some boost to certain colors, such as blue in the sky and green in plants. It also will lower the exposure of your pic depending on rotation, typically from one to two stops.

These are both different from UV "protective" filters.

[S-S]

On this photo, she was flashed bare bulb on ETTL settings. I may have lowered the FEC because I took a bunch of my kids during the same time. The exposure was at 1/6 @ f/16, as you can see her right ear flapping in the wind. I think I braced the camera on my knee.

excellent work, i love "invisible flash" shooting

[Photo_Rebel]

A shot from this weekend's trip to the Frankilin Institute in Philly for a Star Wars exhibit.

More images here: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=5235032#post5235032

Shot with an XT, hand held, 2.8, 1/30, ISO 800, and some PP.

[thechickencow]

lovin those shots! excellent, my fave second one i think

Thanks.

I'm hoping to PP one more of these I shot, just haven't found time yet.

[mizouse]

wow, great pictures people :D

[Linkzi]

excellent work, i love "invisible flash" shooting

Thanks! the best flash work are the ones that don't look it.

[kekoa]

here's one over the weekend in SD.

[MinhThien]

First of all...VERY nice picture here! Thank you for posting your pictures! I am new to this forum... I am dying between this 17-55 is and 17-40L! First i notice the 17-55 picture looks very sharp at close distance but it got build issue: DUST....and its so EXPENSIVE:rolleyes: The 17-40L most people use it for landscape, better build, and is a "L"! My collection now are 40D, 70-200mm F4 IS (dont hate;)!) and the 17-85mm IS. My plan is to sell the 17-85mm and getting either the 17-55is($1000) or 17-40L($650) I like Quality(17-40L) and Sharpness(17-55is) :evil: Money is not really a big issue but the price are so far apart making me thinks! what should i do guys please help this newbie!

Cheer!

Happy Shooting!

[JoYork]

17-40 is a nice lens, but doesn't have IS and is f/4. If you only plan to shoot outdoors then the 17-40 would probably be all you need, but the 17-55 is superb for indoor work (especially if you visit museums where the 2.8 and IS are essential). If money's not an issue, go with the 17-55.

Welcome to the forum by the way :)

[Linkzi]

First of all...VERY nice picture here! Thank you for posting your pictures! I am new to this forum... I am dying between this 17-55 is and 17-40L! First i notice the 17-55 picture looks very sharp at close distance but it got build issue: DUST....and its so EXPENSIVE:rolleyes: The 17-40L most people use it for landscape, better build, and is a "L"! My collection now are 40D, 70-200mm F4 IS (dont hate;)!) and the 17-85mm IS. My plan is to sell the 17-85mm and getting either the 17-55is($1000) or 17-40L($650) I like Quality(17-40L) and Sharpness(17-55is) :evil: Money is not really a big issue but the price are so far apart making me thinks! what should i do guys please help this newbie!

Cheer!

Happy Shooting!

Haha, you are in a bias thread here... I'm sure everyone here went through the same dilemma. If you throw on a high quality UV, it should solve your dust problem as it has done with me. For myself, IS is the best feature because it will give you a whole lot more keepers than non-IS, unless you want to use a monopod or tripod for most of your shots. Good luck on your selection!

[MinhThien]

17-40 is a nice lens, but doesn't have IS and is f/4. If you only plan to shoot outdoors then the 17-40 would probably be all you need, but the 17-55 is superb for indoor work (especially if you visit museums where the 2.8 and IS are essential). If money's not an issue, go with the 17-55.

Welcome to the forum by the way :)

:) Thank you JoYork! Yes i am looking for indoor lens cause my 70-200mmf4L is for outdoor! so i guess the choice is pretty clear!:)

[MinhThien]

Haha, you are in a bias thread here... I'm sure everyone here went through the same dilemma. If you throw on a high quality UV, it should solve your dust problem as it has done with me. For myself, IS is the best feature because it will give you a whole lot more keepers than non-IS, unless you want to use a monopod or tripod for most of your shots. Good luck on your selection!

Thanks Verdana! can you recommend which filter is the best?

Cheer!

[Photo_Rebel]

:) Thank you JoYork! Yes i am looking for indoor lens cause my 70-200mmf4L is for outdoor! so i guess the choice is pretty clear!:)

Welcome to the Forums, MinhThien!

I agree with JoYork, too -the 17-55mm IS is great indoors. Check out this thread: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=478781

I shot in a museum, in very low light conditions, no flash, all handheld at f/2.8

As for filter choices, you can go with wither Hoyas or B+Ws; I have a Hoya on mine.

And yes, Linkzi is correct -you are in a bias thread! :D

Good luck!

[MinhThien]

wow this is great! i am glad i found this forum! Thanks for all the help guys!

[GSansoucie]

And to think I was pretty much 100% on the 24-70 F/2.8L but am really considering the 17-55 f/2.8 IS now. . .

There would be an incredible overlap for me and I'd most likely sell off my 17-40 F4L & 28-135 IS. I have a 70-200 F4L & have been thinking about upgrading to the 70-200 F/2.8L, this might be a major lens replacement period for me. . .

[thechickencow]

And to think I was pretty much 100% on the 24-70 F/2.8L but am really considering the 17-55 f/2.8 IS now. . .

There would be an incredible overlap for me and I'd most likely sell off my 17-40 F4L & 28-135 IS. I have a 70-200 F4L & have been thinking about upgrading to the 70-200 F/2.8L, this might be a major lens replacement period for me. . .

That was my decision too, 24-70 vs. 17-55. I am really glad I picked the 17-55.

[Linkzi]

Thanks Verdana! can you recommend which filter is the best?

Cheer!

I would recommend a multi-coated UV made by B+W.

[thechickencow]

Here's some other comparison with the 24-70 and the 17-55 for anybody thats interested.

http://www.newschoolofphotography.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4473

[kekoa]

one more from sd

[tonylong]

kekoa--

Your sig says HB...is that my old hangout, Huntington Beach? As in:

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/79248106.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/79248120.jpg

[ChopstickHero]

Santa Rosa Plateau - Murrieta, CA

http://images36.fotki.com/v1159/photos/7/73230/3141062/IMG_5339_reflection-vi.jpg

[jasonleehl]

Well, here's one on an overcast day.... with no filters on.

[MinhThien]

17mm at 2.8 1/15sec ISO1600 handheld
55mm at 2.8 1/20sec ISO1600 handheld


Did you use photoshop on any of these image?

[mrkgoo]

Well, here's one on an overcast day.... with no filters on.

You need to clean your sensor ;)

Nice clean image otherwise!

My contribution:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/2381583325_97d99d80fa.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/2381583325_ba8513ece6_o.jpg)

(Click for larger).

[S-S]

You need to clean your sensor ;)

Nice clean image otherwise!

My contribution:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/2381583325_97d99d80fa.jpg (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/2381583325_ba8513ece6_o.jpg)

(Click for larger).

is that the old arts clocktower & sky tower in auckland?

kiwi social thread here if you want to drop by... http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=451780

[staceyann]

Mirror shot of me and my Jack Russell dog.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f245/staceyshipp/IMG_1791.jpg

[jasonleehl]

You need to clean your sensor ;)

Nice clean image otherwise!

My contribution:


(Click for larger).

Gosh.... how did u spot a dirty sensor? I dun see anything that give me a sign!

If u're talking about some grey spots at the sky portion - it's the overcast day doing the effect. I didn't got my filters on that day....

[Photo_Rebel]

Gosh.... how did u spot a dirty sensor? I dun see anything that give me a sign!

If u're talking about some grey spots at the sky portion - it's the overcast day doing the effect. I didn't got my filters on that day....

Look on top edge of your picture, a bit above the pagoda looking structure, there's a dark round spot -that's dust, or as other call it here, "sensor snot"!:)

Great shot, otherwise!;)

[gbpro1]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=260369&stc=1&d=1207501798

[gbpro1]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=260375&stc=1&d=1207502750

[Linkzi]

Second shot is awesome, gbpro1!

[mrkgoo]

is that the old arts clocktower & sky tower in auckland?

kiwi social thread here if you want to drop by... http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=451780

Indeed it is! I'll drop by for a nosey. Thanks!


Gosh.... how did u spot a dirty sensor? I dun see anything that give me a sign!
as Photo_Rebel pointed out, right at the top edge, nearly straight above the Pagoda is a grey spot - that looks like sensor dust to me. Looks large enough to perhaps be taken care of by the built-in clean from your sensor, however.

[jasonleehl]

Indeed it is! I'll drop by for a nosey. Thanks!



as Photo_Rebel pointed out, right at the top edge, nearly straight above the Pagoda is a grey spot - that looks like sensor dust to me. Looks large enough to perhaps be taken care of by the built-in clean from your sensor, however.

Gosh, that's bad. I better check my camera when I'm back from work. Because the other shots I had, did not had similar spots.

[kekoa]

you got it. i don't get to the pier much tho
kekoa--

Your sig says HB...is that my old hangout, Huntington Beach? As in:

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/79248106.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tonylong/image/79248120.jpg

[MinhThien]

more picture please!

[jasonleehl]

more picture please!

Not much posts lately - thought I contribute some.

Not the best, but here is one with some simple PP.

[troypiggo]

I haven't posted on this thread. Only got this lens days before I went overseas to England. Great travel lens. Click image for more.

http://piggo.com/~troy/photos/2008_04_03/500/img_7462.jpg (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=482651)

[GSansoucie]

Woo Hoo, I get to post here now. . .

Had the lens for a week now and have a week straight of 17-55 PaD photos.

http://www.pbase.com/gsansoucie/image/95430501/large.jpg

[GSansoucie]

This is from today, a 25s exposure (with a B+W ND 3 filter). On tripod (of course) IS off.

http://www.pbase.com/gsansoucie/image/95511721/large.jpg

[staceyann]

Here are few shots of my dog eating her peanut butter. It took forever for her to finish eating it. They are not the best shots. I took out my camera fast when I realized she looked funny eating it.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f245/staceyshipp/IMG_2199.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f245/staceyshipp/IMG_2203.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f245/staceyshipp/IMG_2218.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f245/staceyshipp/IMG_2223.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f245/staceyshipp/IMG_2224.jpg

[ep88]

http://luisbicol.smugmug.com/photos/278977321_P9rQv-XL-2.jpg

[grizzy]

http://luisbicol.smugmug.com/photos/278977321_P9rQv-XL-2.jpg


Superb!

I'd love to hear about the lighting (flash setup) and see the exif.

[chen5108]

I really love how sharp those photos come out.

[ep88]

Superb!

I'd love to hear about the lighting (flash setup) and see the exif.

i didn't use flash, just ambient light ;)

Exposure Time1/3200 F Number2.8 FlashOff Focal Length38.0 mm ISO400

[ALaS]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2350/2195023404_e9ffe9fc9e.jpg

[amironsi]

here is another one of mine...

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj109/amirwilliam/posting/IMG_9452.jpg

[ninext]

here's a few from me

the last two are with a sunpak 383 mounted in the hotshoe

http://uploader.ws/upload/200804/cat_1.jpg

http://uploader.ws/upload/200804/boucelight10.jpg

http://uploader.ws/upload/200804/boucelight1.jpg

[staceyann]

here is another one of mine...

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj109/amirwilliam/posting/IMG_9452.jpg

Beautiful! What did you use on your 580?

[aridan]

This is from today, a 25s exposure (with a B+W ND 3 filter). On tripod (of course) IS off.

http://www.pbase.com/gsansoucie/image/95511721/large.jpg

Excellent shot! What was the aperture set to?

[taxsux]

Hi guys, planning of getting this lens, but I browsed all the 65 pages and saw some soft images (maybe it's just my eyes or no-one wants to comment on the soft photos)?

More pics without PP please. :p

[Photo_Rebel]

Hi guys, planning of getting this lens, but I browsed all the 65 pages and saw some soft images (maybe it's just my eyes or no-one wants to comment on the soft photos)?

More pics without PP please. :p

Some... but most are sharp. ;) Compression --when uploading the photos-- also affect the images. I've had no problems with my RAW files -most do not need PP.

[ALaS]

To be honest, This thread really hasn't made me want to buy the 17-55. I've already got it, but compared to like the 24-70L archive, we're slackin' off! Maybe it's because more, "pros" own the 24-70L?

[Linkzi]

24-70 has been around a whole lot longer and adaptable to all Canon cameras, so more people will own one.

[flareak]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2268/2420222272_ce2af3071d_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3184/2420221898_68a3f69f42_o.jpg

[taxsux]

To be honest, This thread really hasn't made me want to buy the 17-55. I've already got it, but compared to like the 24-70L archive, we're slackin' off! Maybe it's because more, "pros" own the 24-70L?


Ditto. I'm an browing that forum as well and all images are sharp as! :p

Might just cough up for a 24-70. :lol:

[Chandler.]

Here's a sample of the colors this lens can produce. This is the only area in which this lens falls short of L lenses. Still pretty good though.

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/6002/utahoctober20071471bh5.jpg

[photojournalista]

To be honest, This thread really hasn't made me want to buy the 17-55. I've already got it, but compared to like the 24-70L archive, we're slackin' off! Maybe it's because more, "pros" own the 24-70L?

I checked out the 24-70 archive ... and I think this thread's at par with that one. :)


Hi guys, planning of getting this lens, but I browsed all the 65 pages and saw some soft images (maybe it's just my eyes or no-one wants to comment on the soft photos)?

More pics without PP please. :p

Found soft images at the 24-70 archive as well.
If you look at the exif of the soft images in this thread, they're at 1/10 shutter speed. Try that with a 24-70, you'll see that the images was actually good in comparison. :p :)

[ALaS]

Touche. IS is key at points. Nice images Flareak.

[mrkgoo]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2407/2422298927_f91a05483a_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3182/2422298929_67cdaeab00.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3255/2422298931_e68ff0cc6b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3110/2422298933_6569498e54.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2006/2422298935_f5a15b8a22_o.jpg

[rslv]

Still don't own a camera...borrowed gear once again >_<

http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/3469/view01tn7.jpg

[rslv]

Another one...f/11 like the last one IIRC.

http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/8449/view02ze3.jpg

[rslv]

55mm ISO100 f/3.2 1/320

http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/9489/view03bj7.jpg

[ALaS]

^^^awesome shot rslv!

[staceyann]

2 wedding bouquets I took are for the flower shop website. One image with a bee from an orchid arrangement is just for fun, not for website.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f245/staceyshipp/IMG_0630.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f245/staceyshipp/IMG_2038.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f245/staceyshipp/IMG_2059.jpg

[GSansoucie]

From today:

http://www.pbase.com/image/95820577/large.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/image/95820577

[staceyann]

From today:

http://www.pbase.com/image/95820577/large.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/image/95820577

I like that one!

[kekoa]

A few from the weekend

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3150/2430971951_8d2883b439.jpg?v=0


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2085/2430971539_3d51aa0c81.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2318/2431787108_f34d322fc2.jpg?v=0

[staceyann]

A few from the weekend

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3150/2430971951_8d2883b439.jpg?v=0


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2085/2430971539_3d51aa0c81.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2318/2431787108_f34d322fc2.jpg?v=0

Where was it taken?

[kekoa]

it was at the la arboretum.

hey, i used to live in Rancho PV!! :cool:

[staceyann]

it was at the la arboretum.

hey, i used to live in Rancho PV!! :cool:

Lol, that's why I asked you. Did you know they roam around in my area? I thought maybe you shot them in RPV.

[kekoa]

very sharp tree

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2207/2436126162_518ee56484.jpg?v=0

[JoYork]

Speaking of peacocks...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2013/2435110034_b95548e0c2_o.jpg

Camera: Canon EOS 400D Digital
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/1000)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 55 mm

[JoYork]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2322/2435161864_522b0281ef_o.jpg

Camera: Canon EOS 400D Digital
Exposure: 0.02 sec (1/50)
Aperture: f/4.5
Focal Length: 17 mm
ISO Speed: 400

[DallasPhoto]

Here are a couple that I took yesterday evening.

http://a299.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/9/l_1fbf762665f1faded2fa73d44e6b49ea.jpg

http://a908.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/60/l_ecf4d7bbf01ea9befce4ea3f8a2a00eb.jpg

[JoYork]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2380/2443530168_35ee5a23b7_b.jpg

[El Duderino]

^ What the hell? :lol:

[vmarcus]

I got one of these too :lol:

http://www.whereisvic.com/potn/manyvics.jpg

[staceyann]

1957 Metro car. It's 7 years older than me!

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f245/staceyshipp/IMG_3769.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f245/staceyshipp/IMG_3770.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f245/staceyshipp/IMG_3778.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f245/staceyshipp/IMG_3781.jpg

[aymanmb]

few of last Easter Choire of the Orthodox church

[aymanmb]

2 more

[jasonleehl]

Thought I add another one.

http://jasonlee.smugmug.com/photos/285203153_EoBXj-XL.jpg
http://jasonlee.smugmug.com/photos/285203674_pycqD-XL.jpg

[chukdivad]

Alright, I've lurked long enough and decided it's about time I post a pic. This seems like a pretty inconspicuous place to start so here goes with a shot taken on Friday...

[SMP_Homer]

I managed to catch a break on this lens yesterday afternoon...
There's a pawn shop near where I live... I take the dog that way once or twice a week, and always peek through the window to try to take a look at what's in there... I just happened to walk by with the dog and the wife, so I made her wait outside while I took a quick peek. Sitting there was a 17-55 2.8 with a sign that said "Kit Lens - $140"
Had to look twice. Then asked to see it just to make sure my eyes weren't deceiving me. Then I took it home. Haven't played with it much, but I can tell you that it seems to work just fine!
I didn't even try to haggle with the pawn shop guy...

[nostalg1a]

WOW lucky!

[Photo_Rebel]

I managed to catch a break on this lens yesterday afternoon...
There's a pawn shop near where I live... I take the dog that way once or twice a week, and always peek through the window to try to take a look at what's in there... I just happened to walk by with the dog and the wife, so I made her wait outside while I took a quick peek. Sitting there was a 17-55 2.8 with a sign that said "Kit Lens - $140"
Had to look twice. Then asked to see it just to make sure my eyes weren't deceiving me. Then I took it home. Haven't played with it much, but I can tell you that it seems to work just fine!
I didn't even try to haggle with the pawn shop guy...

:shock: Wow! Good for you... I hope all the mechanics work well and the glass looks good -happy shooting!

[gardengirl13]

Even if it doesn't, it's cheaper to send it in for a fix then it would be to buy brand new. What a steal!

[wlescall]

Valley Falls, WV
http://chronon-photography.smugmug.com/photos/285385088_JResk-L.jpg

[Hogster86]

Nice shot Bill :) Your setup is pretty similar to mine!

Did you use a neutral density filter to achieve a long exposure in such bright conditions? Or did you just stop it down a lot?


David :)

[ALaS]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2414/2458173525_ec638a6ac8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alas26/2458173525/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2025/2459005520_f28890462a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alas26/2459005520/in/photostream/)

[telcomfaust]

Just picked up my first "real" lens, and stopped by Hubbard Park in Meriden, CT to try it out

http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/41318/2285127530103172348S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb58.webshots.com/33593/2667492020103172348S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb01.webshots.com/12416/2800783070103172348S600x600Q85.jpg

[telcomfaust]

http://inlinethumb54.webshots.com/25973/2244577690103172348S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/41274/2609504870103172348S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb44.webshots.com/35307/2936687370103172348S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/37507/2219427210103172348S600x600Q85.jpg

[wlescall]

Nice shot Bill :) Your setup is pretty similar to mine!

Did you use a neutral density filter to achieve a long exposure in such bright conditions? Or did you just stop it down a lot?


David :)

Handheld 17-55 2.8 IS with circular polarizer ... and stopped down. :lol:

[blackzzz]

Just picked up my first "real" lens, and stopped by Hubbard Park in Meriden, CT to try it out

http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/41318/2285127530103172348S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb58.webshots.com/33593/2667492020103172348S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb01.webshots.com/12416/2800783070103172348S600x600Q85.jpg

I'd call the Canon 70-300mm 4-5.6IS a 'real lens'.

[staceyann]

Valley Falls, WV
http://chronon-photography.smugmug.com/photos/285385088_JResk-L.jpg

Beautiful!

[kekoa]

this weekend in venice.

[kekoa]

one more from venice

[Roy Webber]

Nice capture Bill

[grizzy]

Some shots from my recent Boston trip:

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p882890214-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p232966903-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p858489092-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p273200468-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p353980093-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p138777197-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p1050966751-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p1052969990-4.jpg

[staceyann]

Some shots from my recent Boston trip:

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p882890214-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p232966903-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p858489092-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p273200468-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p353980093-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p138777197-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p1050966751-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p1052969990-4.jpg

Love your framed shots!

[grizzy]

Some more...:

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p555843099-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p380059612-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p561878614-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p421411749-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p842562912-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p894372403-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p409411351-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p552722095-3.jpg

[grizzy]

Thanks Stacey :) !

[JoYork]

Both these shots would have been difficult to get without IS.

Exposure: 0.025 sec (1/40)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 55 mm
ISO Speed: 400
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2224/2464531954_37ed01c404_b.jpg

Camera: Canon EOS 400D Digital
Exposure: 0.025 sec (1/40)
Aperture: f/3.2
Focal Length: 17 mm
ISO Speed: 800
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3005/2468940966_2e2c125945_b.jpg

Slightly larger version of above http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3005/2468940966_90a3c2ae36_o.jpg
(taken casually while sitting on a bike)

[thunnus]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/thunnus/EOS400D/IMG_3292raw_copy.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/thunnus/EOS400D/2008-03-08%20Borrego%20Springs/IMG_3438raw_copy.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/thunnus/EOS400D/2008-03-08%20Borrego%20Springs/IMG_3473raw_copy.jpg

[Red Dot]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3005/2468940966_2e2c125945_b.jpg


Love that shot, good composition

[chukdivad]

Love that shot, good composition
Ditto.

[hsma]

Grizzy, amazing set of photos.

[blackzzz]

Some more...:

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p555843099-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p380059612-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p561878614-3.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p421411749-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p842562912-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p894372403-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p409411351-4.jpg

http://cwwayne.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p552722095-3.jpg


Show off....

[grizzy]

Thanks guys :)

[mrkgoo]

Both these shots would have been difficult to get without IS.


Nice images! Seriously though, I don't think 1/40s at 17mm would've been that tough without IS.

:p

Thunnus: awesome!

[hamtheman]

T
his shot sold me.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v687/thunnus/EOS400D/2008-03-08%20Borrego%20Springs/IMG_3473raw_copy.jpg

[Dorman]

That is certainly a great shot.

[junzo13]

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh150/junzo13/IMG_9247_8x12al.jpg

[JoYork]

Nice images! Seriously though, I don't think 1/40s at 17mm would've been that tough without IS.



I was sitting on a bike at the time I took the shot :)

[whoadude]

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n125/whoadude3/_MG_5608.jpg

[shima]

Just got my 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM today:

My husband:
http://photos.cathoffman.com/photos/295488520_oxJZn-M.jpg

Some flowers:
http://photos.cathoffman.com/photos/295492591_KthBP-M.jpg

Random stuff in my backyard:
http://photos.cathoffman.com/photos/295489186_q8fF6-M.jpg

[kekoa]

taken today

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3080/2493410915_8415004f4f.jpg?v=0

[Super Bee 950]

Taken this weekend. All hand held with ISO up to 1600. I was part of a motorcycle event where we took our bikes on top of the aircraft carrier Lexington.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3097/2485217534_0da66a232f.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2185/2484400837_c215ebafaf.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3008/2484404293_01aa133ef2.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3007/2485221056_97bdb47eee.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3201/2484405387_01a6a130cc.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/2484402953_ac4fa37b9a.jpg

[Jethro790]

All Goldwings, huh? Any other bikes there? Nice shots.

[Metalphotographer]

My contribution from the one time I rented the lens. This is Al Jourgensen, the frontman of the band Ministry. This was shot through a baseball field type fence, you can sort of make the fence out if you look closely.
http://www.blizzardbeast.com/albums/ministry0308/ministry032908_21.jpg

[staceyann]

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f245/staceyshipp/IMG_4859.jpg

[shima]

I got some really nice flower shots w/ this lens in Chicago the other day:

http://photos.cathoffman.com/photos/300212887_3fm8P-M.jpg

http://photos.cathoffman.com/photos/300213898_GQdgJ-M.jpg

http://photos.cathoffman.com/photos/300213390_bU3v6-M.jpg

[chen5108]

Its been awhile, I thought maybe I'd add to this thread to, being its the only lens I own other then the kit lens.

http://www.brianschen.com/temp/Sunset.jpg

[vmarcus]

Brian, amazing shot - I am guessing it was taken last week when we had that crazy hot weather!

[thatkatmat]

Yep, nice shot brian....found some interesting shots on your website too...really like the one looking out of Westlake center ....Cheers!

Its been awhile, I thought maybe I'd add to this thread to, being its the only lens I own other then the kit lens.

http://www.brianschen.com/temp/Sunset.jpg

[chen5108]

Brian, amazing shot - I am guessing it was taken last week when we had that crazy hot weather!

Yes, it certainly was. I couldn't tell which way the weather was going. I wasn't to sure about the photo until I saw it on my laptop screen.

Yep, nice shot brian....found some interesting shots on your website too...really like the one looking out of Westlake center ....Cheers!

Thanks for taking a peek at my site, kinda cool seeing photos you could recognize huh?

I've still go so much more to learn!