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

Chrisedge

1st of November 2006 (Wed), 14:10

I noticed there isn't a Archive thread for this lens yet, and since I have had it over a month now, I have some pictures to share. Please post your favorites with this lens!

Click for larger versions.

http://chrisedge.com/photos/d/194-2/IMG_2242p.jpg (http://chrisedge.com/photos/d/193-2/IMG_2242p.jpg)

http://chrisedge.com/photos/d/2014-2/IMG_1536resized.jpg (http://chrisedge.com/photos/d/2013-2/IMG_1536resized.jpg)

http://chrisedge.com/photos/d/119-2/IMG_2017r.jpg (http://chrisedge.com/photos/d/118-2/IMG_2017r.jpg)

All handheld. (Edited to add 01/02/08: Sorry for the small thumbnails, Gallery is giving me some issues on my site. Click for fullsize pics)

ChopstickHero

1st of November 2006 (Wed), 14:22

Nice, good idea for a thread like this:

http://images19.fotki.com/v353/photos/7/73230/4215341/33-vi.jpg

http://images16.fotki.com/v30/photos/7/73230/4158231/IMG_6311-vi.jpg

http://images16.fotki.com/v29/photos/7/73230/4209400/IMG_7080-vi.jpg

http://images18.fotki.com/v346/photos/7/73230/3952082/IMG_4223-vi.jpg

constrict

2nd of November 2006 (Thu), 09:31

Just got mine, but here's a couple anyways:

http://www.watchtomhumponline.com/images/hosted/0610/autumn_coming_to_an_end_by_constrict.jpg
http://www.watchtomhumponline.com/images/hosted/0610/autumn_coming_to_an_end_pt__2_by_constrict.jpg
http://www.watchtomhumponline.com/images/hosted/0610/dover_sky_by_constrict.jpg

willz75

4th of November 2006 (Sat), 11:05

Here's a few from mine:

http://img414.imageshack.us/img414/619/fbay2sm4.jpg

http://img414.imageshack.us/img414/445/flowerbs8.jpg

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/5864/treerf6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img273.imageshack.us/img273/9714/bridgerr0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Cheers
Willz

GrendelZ

15th of November 2006 (Wed), 00:03

Seems pretty nice.I was thinking about a 17-40L as my next purchase.Does anyone have both that they could give a comparison?

verty

15th of November 2006 (Wed), 00:13

nice pics :D

constrict

1st of December 2006 (Fri), 15:41

I just started getting seriously into photography about 2 months ago and I've already lucked out with some pretty subjects in the past few weeks.

here's some of my work thus far...ALL 17-55

Ally - In her room...Lighting = Floodlight (I don't have real lighting)

http://www.watchtomhumponline.com/images/hosted/da/Ally_Chair_2_by_constrict.jpg

Courtney - Day around the Beach

http://www.watchtomhumponline.com/images/hosted/da/Treehugger_by_constrict.jpg

http://www.watchtomhumponline.com/images/hosted/da/Attack_of_the_Leaves_2_____by_constrict.jpg

http://www.watchtomhumponline.com/images/hosted/da/Attack_of_the_Rocks_by_constrict.jpg

Danielle

http://www.watchtomhumponline.com/images/hosted/da/Purple_is_the_new_Blue_by_constrict.jpg

http://www.watchtomhumponline.com/images/hosted/da/Seriously_Purple____by_constrict.jpg

http://www.watchtomhumponline.com/images/hosted/da/Curves____by_constrict.jpg

http://www.watchtomhumponline.com/images/hosted/da/She_waits____by_constrict.jpg

If you want to check out more, you can go to my deviantart gallery (link below)

Thanks!

whiskaz

1st of December 2006 (Fri), 16:32

Nice shots, constrict. Some very attractive subjects there.

MJ23FE

1st of December 2006 (Fri), 16:38

Is this a true 17-55 since it's an EF-S lens? Thanks guys!

-Jalal

constrict

1st of December 2006 (Fri), 16:46

nah, it's actually 24-70 or something.

tsaraleksi

1st of December 2006 (Fri), 16:47

Is this a true 17-55 since it's an EF-S lens? Thanks guys!

-Jalal

A 17mm lens is a 17mm lens no matter what format. The effective field of view stated in 35mm terms, when used on an EF-S camera, will be roughly 28mm.

syntrix

12th of December 2006 (Tue), 19:51

I'm going to have to start putting some of these up. Here's one from last Friday at f/4.0

http://www.swankmonkey.com/rj/IMG_1492x.jpg

remo

12th of December 2006 (Tue), 21:50

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

Toogy

12th of December 2006 (Tue), 22:22

http://www.pbase.com/toogy/image/66220945.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/toogy/image/66220950.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/toogy/image/66222047.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/toogy/image/69774764.jpg

wtfmate

13th of December 2006 (Wed), 00:26

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/439/img479022fz4.jpg

ChopstickHero

13th of December 2006 (Wed), 00:30

http://images19.fotki.com/v354/photos/7/73230/4268027/IMG_7414-vi.jpg

http://images20.fotki.com/v356/photos/7/73230/4268027/IMG_7349-vi.jpg

ScottE

13th of December 2006 (Wed), 01:17

All the images in this gallery were taken with the 17-55, handheld.

http://www.pbase.com/selliotca/uganda__sipi_falls

aznkid.com

13th of December 2006 (Wed), 01:20

http://www.aznkid.com/people/14.jpg

http://www.aznkid.com/landscape/17.jpg

syntrix

16th of December 2006 (Sat), 21:17

and another from today with excessive photomatix:

http://www.lasvegastech.com/passat/IMG_1540x.jpg

syntrix

18th of December 2006 (Mon), 22:02

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=2418022&postcount=37

Some f/2.8 impromptu of lens cap comparisons on the kitchen counter.

aparmley

18th of December 2006 (Mon), 22:33

Great lens! just got mine and I'm having a blast with it. . . Santa has it in his possession now that it passed testing. . . This week is gonna suck!

http://Parmley.smugmug.com/photos/117427573-L.jpg

http://Parmley.smugmug.com/photos/117427662-L.jpg

http://Parmley.smugmug.com/photos/117427756-L.jpg

Honeybee

29th of December 2006 (Fri), 22:38

wtfmate - absolutely stunning; really caught my eye.

Honeybee

constrict

16th of January 2007 (Tue), 10:06

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

Collin85

16th of January 2007 (Tue), 10:15

Some very nice shots in this thread. I've got a 17-55 on order.. very excited.

foto202

16th of January 2007 (Tue), 10:44

wow! makes me want to order this lens. I've been going back and forth, between the 17-40L or this one.....

Collin85

16th of January 2007 (Tue), 10:47

wow! makes me want to order this lens. I've been going back and forth, between the 17-40L or this one.....

http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=263869

Take a look!

anomie

16th of January 2007 (Tue), 10:48

Here are some of my favorites taken with this lens:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/66/198422043_935b169da3_b.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/71/198420645_5b8382afa9_b.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/75/198422679_b5b25f1f7d_b.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/77/200323819_0862451fb0_b.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/53/200350546_86dfcfec17_b.jpg

Dorman

16th of January 2007 (Tue), 12:08

Tom, what a great series of portraits. Sharp, great color, excellent lighting, good PP'ing. I'd say you've got a keeper with the 17-55.

constrict

16th of January 2007 (Tue), 15:46

Tom, what a great series of portraits. Sharp, great color, excellent lighting, good PP'ing. I'd say you've got a keeper with the 17-55.

Thanks! I also checked out your DA gallery and have some great stuff as well.

h0rde

17th of January 2007 (Wed), 23:28

Shot this on a completely overcast day with a circular polarizer. Handheld at 1/6 of a second at 35mm, f9, ISO 200. Incredible lens.

huhging

24th of January 2007 (Wed), 23:37

Remo...
WOW !
I really envy you.
How do you keep them so sharp with hand-held ?

Dorman

24th of January 2007 (Wed), 23:42

Thanks! I also checked out your DA gallery and have some great stuff as well.

Thanks very much, you have some awesome portraits on your DA site, something I wish to shoot more of.

h0rde - mmmmm mazda.

august23

28th of January 2007 (Sun), 14:26

These shots are amazing! I was considering the 17-55 but i heard about a LOT of dust issues.

constrict

29th of January 2007 (Mon), 09:55

dust = yes
issues = no

steve75

29th of January 2007 (Mon), 11:27

dust = yes
issues = no

seconded.....

yes i have dust in mine, causes no problems with my pics.... i'll post some when i get some uploaded.

august23

1st of February 2007 (Thu), 02:22

Compared to the other archives, this one is incredibly lacking for all the talk of "best lens on a crop camera." Come on 17-55 owners, show off a little!

august23

2nd of February 2007 (Fri), 12:46

Tsk tsk tsk....I'm not letting this thread slip away again. When mine gets here I'll post. :p

Broncobear

2nd of February 2007 (Fri), 12:53

It's really to bad they didn't make this an L lens and add the weather dust stripping...I'm very impressed with this glass.

dave_bass5

2nd of February 2007 (Fri), 13:35

Im hoping to join this thread tomorrow.
It should have been today but the courier messed up :-(

malcolmp

3rd of February 2007 (Sat), 02:00

Here's a picture 1/15 s, handheld. The Golden Temple, Amritsar, India. The picture is still amazingly sharp at full size too.

I love this lens. (BTW no dust issues)

mrkgoo

3rd of February 2007 (Sat), 04:30

Hooray!, I just got my 17-55 back from Canon. If anyone followed, I sent a complaint about my lens dust issue. A little while later, I sent in my lens demanding a free clean. Which they did. And now, it has come back, and it's like new. Maybe even better than new. Seems like they tidied up the zoom ring, and my images seem contrast, sharper. I have reason to believe the dust is coming from the front, so now I have a Heliopan filter slapped on.

some test shots:
http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/7497/img3493ta0.jpg
efs17-55IS, 55mm, f2.8, 1/30s, iso100

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/5024/img3517da3.jpg
efs17-55IS, 17mm, f2.8, 1/13s, iso100

august23

4th of February 2007 (Sun), 20:00

more....

;)

tekkie

4th of February 2007 (Sun), 20:04

thats an awesome pic of optimus prime

mrkgoo

5th of February 2007 (Mon), 03:28

thats an awesome pic of optimus prime

Thanks :)

here's another one I took today

http://img79.imageshack.us/img79/3874/img3612hg4.jpg
efs17-55IS2.8, 17mm, f8.0, 1/50s, iso100

man, teh image quality is amazing. This is a 100% crop from the same photo:
http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/8540/cropvh6.jpg

Jason77

5th of February 2007 (Mon), 03:36

wow, that IS pretty sharp! i'm also a fan of the bitchin' optimus prime photo. ;)

fi20100

5th of February 2007 (Mon), 04:13

Some lenses are just begging to be posted with a 100% crop :)

august23

5th of February 2007 (Mon), 11:55

I wouldn't consider that a 100% crop, I'd consider that another picture. :)

ErikM

10th of February 2007 (Sat), 10:22

I am loving this lens! Oh ya... and I don't have any dust ;)

http://www.netengine.ca/photos/feb9_07/churchoakdowntown.jpg

http://www.netengine.ca/photos/feb9_07/clockdowntownoak.jpg

http://www.netengine.ca/photos/feb9_07/lakeontarioiceshore.jpg

http://www.netengine.ca/photos/feb9_07/lakeontariolighthouse.jpg

constrict

20th of February 2007 (Tue), 12:41

here are some slayer 17-55 photos...no flash, only 3 songs to shoot in the photopit...

my 70-200 2.8 IS photos from the balcony are here:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2741886

http://a857.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/51/l_09c84aeb0918b02c2a0bb3a72bea8120.jpg

http://a989.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/64/l_87a86c121a27a9155a75be29281fd95c.jpg

http://a848.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/48/l_299f06b328bfbc854c92806e202a208f.jpg

http://a327.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/49/l_768b8ff8732e6e3db1a7684d7a087c86.jpg

http://a842.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/58/l_90bafc9b7eb1c9ddfddeb4ed388d09e9.jpg

http://a60.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/56/l_5be4a49b907c19f480c167de6ba821bb.jpg

http://a563.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/53/l_e07af5ad7ad643cf2a057ca0d8ae9e7a.jpg

http://a629.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/59/l_e404a68d6c4a4ae3a36624722578434c.jpg

ErikM

20th of February 2007 (Tue), 12:50

These are SICK Tom! What were your settings for most of these? I am about to take a look at the 70-200 shots, I'll comment on those after!

Ok the 70-200 are SICk too!!!!! Well done man.

constrict

20th of February 2007 (Tue), 13:12

These are SICK Tom! What were your settings for most of these? I am about to take a look at the 70-200 shots, I'll comment on those after!

Ok the 70-200 are SICk too!!!!! Well done man.

thanks Erik!!!!

settings, oh jeez, lots of experimenting since the light was ever changing...waaaay too many red lights too which explains most of the b&w's!

manual, no flash, iso either 800 or 1600 (probably too high now that I think back) aperature between 2.8 and 4, and shutter speeds from 1/40 to 1/160.

ErikM

20th of February 2007 (Tue), 13:15

Cool, cool. Did you run these images through any noise reduction software?

constrict

20th of February 2007 (Tue), 13:23

Cool, cool. Did you run these images through any noise reduction software?

no, I tried noise ninja on a couple just to see, but it took away too much detail. I'd rather the noise than lose detail.

ErikM

20th of February 2007 (Tue), 13:27

Ahhh.... well I don't see much noise anyway. Just another great example of how nice this lens is. Keep em coming Tom!

august23

20th of February 2007 (Tue), 13:29

Yeah tom, who said you could stop?

ErikM

20th of February 2007 (Tue), 13:39

Oh ya and when are you going to take some more pics of Ally? Is that your girl? She is SMOKIN.

constrict

20th of February 2007 (Tue), 13:44

Oh ya and when are you going to take some more pics of Ally? Is that your girl? She is SMOKIN.

A friend, she wants to get together again soon. I already have plenty of her at this point, plus I have a lot of other people who want to work with me so it will be a little while.

ErikM

20th of February 2007 (Tue), 13:46

Where can I find more of Ally???? *drooooling*

constrict

20th of February 2007 (Tue), 13:47

Where can I find more of Ally???? *drooooling*

haha, put it away!

ErikM

20th of February 2007 (Tue), 13:48

Feed the need man!!!! I'll put it away if you share! HAHA

august23

20th of February 2007 (Tue), 13:51

I just realized constrict is the guy with the hot models. I was wondering who it was, I had forgotten. Damn you Tom.

rider1

20th of February 2007 (Tue), 13:57

These pictures are awesome! I hope to be able to shoot like that someday. I'm impressed.

Technophile

20th of February 2007 (Tue), 16:27

here's some pics i took recently:

43mm f5.6 1/60 ISO200 handheld
http://www.mattrocks.net/matt/photo/pic1.jpg

55mm (cropped) f5.6 3/10 ISO100 tripod
http://www.mattrocks.net/matt/photo/pic2.jpg

17mm f5.6 1/30 ISO100 handheld
http://www.mattrocks.net/matt/photo/pic3.jpg

august23

20th of February 2007 (Tue), 16:31

Nice shots technophile

ErikM

20th of February 2007 (Tue), 16:41

Great colours on the first 2 images technophile. Well done.

mrkgoo

20th of February 2007 (Tue), 17:11

Here're some pics from a recent trip. I was most impressed with the performance of this lens, contrast and colour wise (these are straight from the cam, with just cropping, I think) - especially the flower pic, which I was suprised - I would not normally use this lens for flower/macro shots!

I *think* it is still picking up dust, but not sure.

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/259/img3741pd2.jpg
efs17-55IS, 54mm, f11.0, 1/2000s, iso100

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/5546/img3794ts7.jpg
efs17-55IS, 55mm, f2.8, 1/4000s, iso100

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/5259/img4205jj2.jpg
efs17-55IS, 55mm, f4.0, 1/160s, iso100

Some 'fake' panoramas (They're just narrow crops):
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/7057/img3818mc2.jpg
efs17-55IS, 55mm, f2.8, 1/4000s, iso100

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/9717/img3863ye0.jpg
efs17-55IS, 17mm, f4.0, 1/2500s, iso100

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/5934/img4086er7.jpg
efs17-55IS, 17mm, f2.8, 1/10s, iso400

ErikM

20th of February 2007 (Tue), 18:12

OK as I promised August here are some images from my latest shoot. I apoligize for the watermarks but some people just can't understand the concept of not stealing my images without permission! All of these were taken with the 17-55.

http://www.netengine.ca/ccb/amyae1.jpg

http://www.netengine.ca/ccb/woma1LARGE.jpg

http://www.netengine.ca/ccb/blackhead1.jpg

http://www.netengine.ca/ccb/blackhead2.jpg

http://www.netengine.ca/ccb/mojave2LARGE.jpg

http://www.netengine.ca/ccb/frilled1LARGE.jpg

http://www.netengine.ca/ccb/pilbarensis1.jpg

http://www.netengine.ca/ccb/pilbarensisbaby1.jpg

Technophile

20th of February 2007 (Tue), 21:17

cool! those lizards are awesome!

embdude

20th of February 2007 (Tue), 22:49

Nice shots Eric..

Looks like EF-s will be a great line of lenses.

august23

21st of February 2007 (Wed), 01:19

Wow really nice shots Erik. You know it showed me something. They're right, it doesn't have the rich saturation. Instead, it produced vibrant, natural colors that are true-to-life. Which is even better for us, because we can have both worlds if we want, with a simple click in PS we can turn out natural colors into vibrant ones, but honestly, I'm starting to like the natural look more and more.

jaymrobinson

21st of February 2007 (Wed), 01:36

http://www.pbase.com/jaymrobinson/image/63616914/large.jpg

august23

21st of February 2007 (Wed), 01:47

Softening effect here too? Works for me. Great capture.

jaymrobinson

21st of February 2007 (Wed), 03:21

Softening effect here too? Works for me. Great capture.

That's right, using gaussian blur and diffuse glow on a separate layer in Photoshop.

leletyM3

21st of February 2007 (Wed), 03:41

wow soo many nice pictures.. I just got it for Valentine day.. but haven't had much time to play with it yet.. too busy with school and stuff.. but I ll post up mine too soon

ErikM

21st of February 2007 (Wed), 08:42

august23

21st of February 2007 (Wed), 17:46

So Erik I didn't know you were that good. Let's see some more!

sanil

4th of March 2007 (Sun), 09:30

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/170/409917359_92717f3d27_b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/175/409917340_637feba719_b.jpg

august23

7th of March 2007 (Wed), 02:28

I really wish I kept this lens, but I plan on getting it back.

I'm sorry guys, but for all the damn praise this lens gets, and all the positive stuff we say about it, there really are not enough shots in here to do the lens justice. Please post some more and show what this lens can do! I know when I get mine back, I'll be in here.

willz75

7th of March 2007 (Wed), 02:33

Pity I'm going to FF, otherwise I'd keep this beaut lens.

tony fanning

7th of March 2007 (Wed), 02:59

Taken at this ladies` 80th birthday party.
1/20 at f2.8

august23

7th of March 2007 (Wed), 13:50

Nice shot. Definately need more! Think about it. Myself included. we praise this lens to no end. I severely wish I kept it, just to show what it could do in the hands of a complete amateur. I mean if I were trying to be persuaded towards the 17-55, this thread definately wouldn't be enough to move in the slightest! That said, awesome pictures, but we definately a lot more in here.

syntrix

7th of March 2007 (Wed), 14:08

this thread definately wouldn't be enough to move in the slightest! .

I think you have mentioned that several times already. Please tell us how you really feel :D

august23

7th of March 2007 (Wed), 14:09

:D Very strongly about this lens. All we do is praise praise praise but never show! The few who have shown us have done a great job. I Want one right now just to throw pictures in here!!!!

dave_bass5

7th of March 2007 (Wed), 14:27

syntrix

7th of March 2007 (Wed), 14:31

Why would anyone possibly buy a lens based on a shots that have been edited and put on the web.
I defy anyone to tell the difference between a shot taken by a Sigma 17-50 f/2.8, Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 and a Canon 17-55IS posted here (unless IS was a major part of getting the shot)

Hmmm, that's an interesting statement. I think that I'll have some free indoors time this weekend. I should do the 17-55 vs kit lens poll :D

dave_bass5

7th of March 2007 (Wed), 14:38

Hmmm, that's an interesting statement. I think that I'll have some free indoors time this weekend. I should do the 17-55 vs kit lens poll :D

Hold on, i didnt include the kit lens. As fantastic as it is its not f/2.8.:rolleyes:
I have both the Tamron and Canon and both are very fine lens's. IQ is almost the same and with a bit of PP you cant tell the difference.
The point i was trying to make (and has been stated by others) is that its the person taking the photo that makes it, the lens is only a tool to aid this. and i would imagine every shot posted here has had PP done to it, and then reduced in size so it looks even sharper. Take this away and it could have been shot by any "good" f/2.8 lens
All IMHO of course

ErikM

7th of March 2007 (Wed), 15:57

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

http://www.netengine.ca/photos/FloridaTrip_07/32000ft.jpg

coolmonk

7th of March 2007 (Wed), 16:03

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

That is a wonderful shot!

august23

7th of March 2007 (Wed), 16:08

Now that's what I'm talkin about Erik! :D

nicksan

7th of March 2007 (Wed), 16:54

You mean to say during the time you had your 17-55, you never took anything worth putting up?

Come on August!
We wanna see...we wanna see!;););)

I really wish I kept this lens, but I plan on getting it back.

I'm sorry guys, but for all the damn praise this lens gets, and all the positive stuff we say about it, there really are not enough shots in here to do the lens justice. Please post some more and show what this lens can do! I know when I get mine back, I'll be in here.

nicksan

7th of March 2007 (Wed), 16:58

Here's a couple I found on my office PC...taken last year during a trip to Canada.

Nothing special.
Both shots handheld.
First shot was inside a pretty dark church. IS definitely came in handy.

On the second shot you notice that the while the IS comes in handy, it doesn't stop motion, as can be seen on the right hand corner with blurred image of people walking. (Though I like this effect to some degree...)

august23

7th of March 2007 (Wed), 17:03

You mean to say during the time you had your 17-55, you never took anything worth putting up?

Come on August!
We wanna see...we wanna see!;););)

Unless shots of my coffee table, my mother, and my bathroom are of any worth, no, you won't be seeing them lol. I want people to LIKE This lens, not be turned away from it!:p

jklewer

7th of March 2007 (Wed), 17:04

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

http://www.netengine.ca/photos/FloridaTrip_07/32000ft.jpg

Through a plane window? Amazing!

nicksan

7th of March 2007 (Wed), 20:38

LOL. Fair enough...
Unless shots of my coffee table, my mother, and my bathroom are of any worth, no, you won't be seeing them lol. I want people to LIKE This lens, not be turned away from it!:p

chrisvl

7th of March 2007 (Wed), 21:27

Here's my contribution:

ErikM

7th of March 2007 (Wed), 23:01

Twisted Oaks Golf & Country Club - Inverness, Florida
Hole #11 - Par 3, 147 yrds

http://www.netengine.ca/photos/FloridaTrip_07/TwistedOak_n11.jpg

ErikM

7th of March 2007 (Wed), 23:05

And about the pic from 32,000 feet; thanks for the compliments. Yes it was taken through a plane window. I have a bunch more I will post soon!

august23

10th of March 2007 (Sat), 14:07

You guys are slackers, come on! We need to see shots like THIS:

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n316/yandoli/62603767_EISErKjQ_IMG_4115.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n316/yandoli/63319451_PUzXHR0F.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n316/yandoli/65572815_KcmNhD2L_IMG_8715.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n316/yandoli/69436537_7Pfuj8Uc_IMG_2510.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n316/yandoli/69438543_i02ZdZlo_IMG_2545.jpghttp://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n316/yandoli/71336292_MXmojqGN_IMG_7729.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n316/yandoli/73185198_0t29ro7V_IMG_5903.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n316/yandoli/londres043_big.jpg

august23

10th of March 2007 (Sat), 14:07

One more:

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n316/yandoli/londres109_big.jpg

ErikM

14th of March 2007 (Wed), 10:56

August I really like the one with the stepping stones in the water and the church shot... those are keepers! Why did you ever sell your 17-55???

Chrisedge

14th of March 2007 (Wed), 19:32

You guys are slackers, come on! We need to see shots like THIS:

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n316/yandoli/73185198_0t29ro7V_IMG_5903.jpg

How about this? (same church)
http://www.chrisedge.com/photos/albums/parisrome/IMG_2171.sized.jpg

And one more...(different church in Paris)
http://www.chrisedge.com/photos/albums/parisrome/IMG_2074r.sized.jpg

chrisvl

18th of March 2007 (Sun), 10:33

Since the Clock pic was a "slacker" pic :lol: I thought I'd repost from the Urban Life 2 days ago now that I've had some experience with my rig.

1. Broadway
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/164/423999941_e7e5a59c44.jpg

2. The rest are Times Square
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/164/423999716_3a05fa2248.jpg

3.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/145/423999374_8198fea768.jpg

4.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/127/423999001_ceffffad16.jpg

5.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/163/423999159_e5c66054b3.jpg

1. From the Empire State Bldg.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/130/422543982_3d1b145d47.jpg

2.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/150/422543758_d6747f35c9.jpg

sanil

20th of March 2007 (Tue), 11:30

one more

nicksan

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 19:38

I think it's simple...this lens is awesome...:) :) :)

august23

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 19:39

I want to make it more simple. POST MORE! God why is the mail taking so long....

ErikM

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 19:44

August I got some more coming up just for you. Check back in 10 :D

As promised... more coming!

http://www.netengine.ca/ccb/3boelens.jpg

august23

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 19:45

This is why your on the awesome list Erik.

ErikM

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 20:04

Thanks dude here is another.

http://www.netengine.ca/ccb/pilbarensis3.jpg

And another...

http://www.netengine.ca/ccb/redackie1.jpg

JimAskew

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 20:21

Erik,

Love you critter photos :) Here is my favorite "bird" the awesome Boeing 307 Stratoliner "Clipper Flying Cloud" flying for Pan Am:

ErikM

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 20:31

Thank you Jim. That is quite the plane there... what year was that built??

august23

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 20:45

Great shots guys.

unafaxer

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 20:49

Jim - Is that shot taken at the new air and space museum at dulles?

nicksan

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 21:57

August, you get the 17-55IS back?
I see it back on your gear list...and I saw some of your pics in this thread. Finally! Way cool man!!!

Man...just awesome all around...this lens...

august23

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 21:59

August, you get the 17-55IS back?

Dont even get me started. It's taking years it seems for the brown truck to arrive, and I live 20 minutes from BH!!!!!:mad:

nicksan

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 22:05

august23

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 22:11

I hope you get it tomorrow...did they ship it out already at least? I know they are closed Friday and Saturday right?

Ahhh....you couldn't let it go could ya?
The 17-55 haunted you in your dreams didn't it?

Well it's cool that you are getting it back.

So you sticking with the 17-55 for now?
Don't go buying another 24-70 you here?;) ;) ;)

I wish I had a f2.8 IS lens for my 5D in that range. :-(

The 24-70 was amazing. I loved everything about it. However, I remembered just how great the 17-55 was. It's definately sharper, but that may be due to newer tech. The colors I might have been a bit over dramatic. I just bump the saturation in photoshop or use a polarizer. I do miss it, and I can't wait to get it back. The 17-55 is definately "a keeper."

ErikM

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 22:31

The 17-55 is definately "a keeper."

YEP!

nicksan

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 22:39

OK, here's some more boring stuff...

nicksan

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 22:39

Another set...

nicksan

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 22:41

Yet another...

nicksan

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 22:41

Another...

nicksan

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 22:42

...and a brick wall...:)

august23

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 23:00

Brick wall is definately the most interesting shot. Not because of what it contains, but because it shows how damn sharp this thing is. And your cat is ADORABLE!

nicksan

22nd of March 2007 (Thu), 23:30

And no geometric distortion!
Actually, it's a shot of the brick house next to my house.
I have 3 cats, and the one you see there, is the least camera shy. You can tell how she's posing for the camera!

Brick wall is definately the most interesting shot. Not because of what it contains, but because it shows how damn sharp this thing is. And your cat is ADORABLE!

dtngo

23rd of March 2007 (Fri), 02:32

I wish this thread would just DIE!!! I just bought a 50mm 1.4 and 430ex. I don't need this thread tempting me any further! :x

JimAskew

23rd of March 2007 (Fri), 06:15

Thank you Jim. That is quite the plane there... what year was that built??

It was developed in 1938 and went into service in 1940. The 307 was the civilian counterpart to the WWII B-17 "Flying Fortress" used extensively in Europe.

I made this shot with 30D and 17-55MM EF-S IS last Saturday at the Air & Space Museum Annex at Dulles Airport near Washington, DC

ErikM

28th of March 2007 (Wed), 21:22

A few more for the archive. Enjoy!

http://www.netengine.ca/photos/mar26_07/fogrisingsunset.jpg

http://www.netengine.ca/photos/mar28_07/farmbarbwirefenceEDIT3.jpg

bungee

28th of March 2007 (Wed), 22:12

Here's my contribution.

This is a very nice lens but to be honest almost all of my favourites are taken with a 70-300mm DO. Maybe I'm just too lazy to walk up to a subject.

jaymrobinson

31st of March 2007 (Sat), 10:31

Great foggy pic, Erik! Nice fence too.

Here's one I took today.

http://www.pbase.com/jaymrobinson/image/76424380/original.jpg

lippy113

31st of March 2007 (Sat), 15:39

EF-S label
L quality optics
i got two of them, one as a backup

august23

31st of March 2007 (Sat), 15:41

Damn. Wish I could afford a back 17-55....

ErikM

31st of March 2007 (Sat), 15:43

:D
http://www.netengine.ca/photos/mar30_07/oldtanker.jpg

lippy113

31st of March 2007 (Sat), 15:48

I know this is a wedding picture but i love any of my two 17-55,s
159453

DerekI

31st of March 2007 (Sat), 16:15

:D
http://www.netengine.ca/photos/mar30_07/oldtanker.jpg

I was shocked , this is a really great shot as with all other your posts here .

But why is it not an L-lens even thought it is really sharp with relaly vibrant color ?
best regards.

august23

31st of March 2007 (Sat), 16:17

I was shocked , this is a really great shot as with all other your posts here .

But why is it not an L-lens even thought it is really sharp with relaly vibrant color ?
best regards.

Because it's an EF-S lens. No EF-S lenses are designated as L's, even though they might be optically as good if not better than some L's.

ErikM

31st of March 2007 (Sat), 16:39

I was shocked , this is a really great shot as with all other your posts here .

But why is it not an L-lens even thought it is really sharp with relaly vibrant color ?
best regards.

Thank you!

Ya I would say this lens deserves the L label... and the reason it doesn't, as stated above is that it is an EF-S mount. Either way I think this lens will be staying with me for quite some time.

Oh... and no dust still... after roughly 5000 shots. :D:D:D

NeilBolton

7th of April 2007 (Sat), 14:17

How do I attach or upload several jpgs for viewing on this thread? I seem to be able to only upload two images.

Thanks!

unferth

9th of April 2007 (Mon), 22:10

My first post :)

jjmucker

12th of April 2007 (Thu), 10:36

do you guys have a UV filter fitted on this lens. if so, what one and are the results good with it.
should be expecting my lens either tomorrow or sat and im still deciding whether i should go for a B&W MRC filter or Hoya super pro1 filter.
the B&W filter is a lot more expensive though
my mate has the Hoya super pro1 attched to his and has had great results

ErikM

12th of April 2007 (Thu), 12:26

If I am in conditions where a filter is a must I have a Hoya S-HMC Pro1 filter that I use :) Otherwise I would normally not use a filter, just the hood :D

jjmucker

12th of April 2007 (Thu), 13:02

If I am in conditions where a filter is a must I have a Hoya S-HMC Pro1 filter that I use :) Otherwise I would normally not use a filter, just the hood :D

yeah thats the filter my mate has. i think if i end up purchasing that then i would just leave it on all the time. is there a reason why you dont keep it on all the time, do you notice a difference with shots with and without it?

ErikM

12th of April 2007 (Thu), 14:03

No I don't really notice any difference BUT I figure why put a $50 piece of glass in front of a $2000 piece of glass? If the conditions call for it (mud, sand, snow, rain etc etc) then I break out the filters right away but if all is calm or I am inside off the filter comes :D

I have also found that I get better results when shooting indoor hockey WITHOUT a filter... IMO :D

Chrisedge

12th of April 2007 (Thu), 15:57

ErikM

12th of April 2007 (Thu), 16:10

Is there an echo in here?

syntrix

12th of April 2007 (Thu), 18:01

Is there an echo in here?

Yes, and I'm echoing your thoughts. I'll usually go naked with my glass unless there's a good reason to put a filter on.

divinemethod

12th of April 2007 (Thu), 21:32

available light from 40 tungsten bulb:
800 ISO, 44mm , 1/50 f2.8

IF i only didnt have work and it wasnt raining outside...

I found the lens hunting for focus at really low light while my 70-400 f4l seems to click in. is that normal? (im talking like serious low light)

ErikM

12th of April 2007 (Thu), 22:52

Yes most lenses will hunt in REALLY low light... but if you find a focus point with good contrast you can usually get it to lock on in the worst of lighting!

The shot of the clock is sharp, well done. Gotta love IS :D

ErikM

12th of April 2007 (Thu), 22:56

http://www.netengine.ca/photos/april8_07/rattlesnake_lookout2.jpg

divinemethod

13th of April 2007 (Fri), 22:40

another attempt at low light... I did this at ISO 800, 17mm, f14 and shutter speed 1.3 sec handheld. I realize these shots need a slower shutter and lower* ISO... but im just concerned with the flare... how do i go about reducing flare?

willz75

13th of April 2007 (Fri), 23:48

Here are some low light shots with a 350D and the 17-55 (now sold) ;)

55mm, f/2.8, ISO 800, 1/15 sec, handheld:

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/4352/img4510me1.jpg

55mm, f/2.8, ISO 800, 1/30 sec, handheld:

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/2510/img4495kd2.jpg

As you can see it performs well even at the wide end with the help of IS :cool:

All serious crop EOS owners should have one of these!