Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L USM II

[bemerick]

http://i.imagecache.co/memberdata/7320/1024x1024_wm_100_northwest_25_962_7320130647879369 26_95974421.jpg

Here's a couple of shots of me which my fiance took using the 24L @ 1.4

is that the 135L?

[chesterjohnphoto]

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/9349/20110601img0144a.jpg



http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2682/5851141881_4ee17899ae_b.jpg

^^ Beautiful x2 !!


is that the 135L?

Yes, mounted on the 50D.

[joonrhee]

Thank you framesbycellyandches! :)

[Konrado84]

windpig, Tommydigi, FRAMESBYCELLYANDCHES - Thanks! :)

[ATAMAH]

Is this thing weather sealed?




http://lambertphotography.com/forums/lightning/lightning001.jpg
http://lambertphotography.com/forums/lightning/lightning003.jpg
http://lambertphotography.com/forums/lightning/lightning006.jpg
Wow!!! :eek:

[ATAMAH]

Just come back from the dinner in Melbourne CBD tonight.


Looking out the window of Verge Restaurant:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3108/5845171350_3f7246e043_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/x_tan/5845171350/)
Melbourne CBD (http://www.flickr.com/photos/x_tan/5845171350/) by X_Tan (http://www.flickr.com/people/x_tan/), on Flickr

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3186/5845171556_839ffeb97d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/x_tan/5845171556/)
Melbourne CBD (http://www.flickr.com/photos/x_tan/5845171556/) by X_Tan (http://www.flickr.com/people/x_tan/), on Flickr

St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3022/5845171912_37dd4b1025_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/x_tan/5845171912/)
St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne (http://www.flickr.com/photos/x_tan/5845171912/) by X_Tan (http://www.flickr.com/people/x_tan/), on Flickr
Nice! :cool:

[bemerick]

Is this thing weather sealed?




http://lambertphotography.com/forums/lightning/lightning001.jpg



AWESOME. So, 35 seconds at f9, ISO100. Did you have an ND filter?

[Harm]

http://harm.smugmug.com/photos/i-mhG3g6d/0/XL/i-mhG3g6d-XL.jpg

[bemerick]

very cool!

[Todd Lambert]

AWESOME. So, 35 seconds at f9, ISO100. Did you have an ND filter?

Thank you - yeah, I was in Bulb... basically counting in my head, trying to keep each shot around 30 seconds or so, depending on how much lightning I got in that particular frame. If I got a big bolt at the beginning, I tried to let it go 20 or so seconds and then close it. If the frame was open for 30 seconds without any bolts, I'd close it and quickly re-open it so that if I did get a bolt, it wouldn't overexpose everything. I wasn't using any ND filters.

It takes a bit of finesse, patience and paying attention (counting). In the past, I've just set up 30 second shots and started mindlessly clicking away, but I was trying a bit of a new method with these. I think it worked. :cool:

[Harm]

^ interesting method, Todd.

I've done the manual mode, high-speed burst, MF focused at infinity, 30s shot, lock in a remote control, walk away, come back half an hour later, and you'll have a good number of lightening shots and more blanks.
http://harm.smugmug.com/City-Life/Boston/IMG1529/939368713_JisdQ-L.jpg

[victorperso]

Nice photos !!!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3226/5858800707_fec7b26a83_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/victorpires/5858800707/)
Dad, look at me ! No at your right ! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/victorpires/5858800707/) par Victor P. © (http://www.flickr.com/people/victorpires/)

[bemerick]

still working on it, might do it over. But here's a pic :)

http://bemerick.smugmug.com/photos/i-nRRC57D/0/XL/i-nRRC57D-XL.jpg

[Tim Park]

man, i've been away from this sample thread for too long. great shots everyone!

joon...beautiful capture!!!

[joonrhee]

Thank you Tim!!

[jdizzle]

man, i've been away from this sample thread for too long. great shots everyone!


Yeah man! Let's see more of your shots! :)

[Tim Park]

Yeah man! Let's see more of your shots! :)

i'll try to get some up soon!

[jdizzle]

http://www.darklightimaging.com/img/v21/p375242939-6.jpg

[Todd Lambert]

I'm finally starting to force myself to use this lens. My normal workhorse lens is the 16-35, so I've been telling myself the 24 isn't wide enough. Bah! Just excuses... so, the last two outings I've shot with nothing but this lens and I'm really starting to dig it.


http://lambertphotography.com/forums/sunflowerstars001.jpg

[thenextguy]

I know what you mean, Todd. I think the two lenses complement each other though. I do wish the 24L was wider, but the extra stops and sharper corners are so helpful for astrolandscape shots.

We just need Canon to make a 16mm f/1.4 lens. :lol:

[jdizzle]

I'm finally starting to force myself to use this lens. My normal workhorse lens is the 16-35, so I've been telling myself the 24 isn't wide enough. Bah! Just excuses... so, the last two outings I've shot with nothing but this lens and I'm really starting to dig it.


http://lambertphotography.com/forums/sunflowerstars001.jpg
Here's the thing Todd, I don't miss my 16-35! ;)

[Todd Lambert]

Yeah, I would miss mine... I'm emotionally attached.... ;-)

However I'm really liking this lens now... Moreso than ever.

[jdizzle]

Yeah, I would miss mine... I'm emotionally attached.... ;-)

However I'm really liking this lens now... Moreso than ever.
You should try the Nikon 14-24. Using it wide open would be nice for your night photography and it's a ton better than the 16-35.

Here's a sample but, it's not wide open.

http://www.darklightimaging.com/img/v24/p901684788-5.jpg

[x_tan]

You should try the Nikon 14-24. Using it wide open would be nice for your night photography and it's a ton better than the 16-35.

Here's a sample but, it's not wide open.

http://www.darklightimaging.com/img/v24/p901684788-5.jpg

Just unreal! bw!

[x_tan]

Some of the practice photos from yesterday :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3177/5872114404_b9f76ff98e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/x_tan/5872114404/)
Sanctuary Lakes Club, Point Cook (http://www.flickr.com/photos/x_tan/5872114404/) by X_Tan (http://www.flickr.com/people/x_tan/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5079/5872114778_1fa2a7af09_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/x_tan/5872114778/)
Sanctuary Lakes Club, Point Cook (http://www.flickr.com/photos/x_tan/5872114778/) by X_Tan (http://www.flickr.com/people/x_tan/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5078/5871557127_350f5a92a1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/x_tan/5871557127/)
Sanctuary Lakes Club, Point Cook (http://www.flickr.com/photos/x_tan/5871557127/) by X_Tan (http://www.flickr.com/people/x_tan/), on Flickr

[jdizzle]

Just unreal! bw!
Thanks X-Tan. Just trying to help the global economy. ;)

[jdizzle]

^Nice series X-Tan. What are you practicing for? You don't need it. :)

[x_tan]

Thanks Julian,

Framing and the light: wide angle lens is far more difficult than telephoto lens for me.

[jdizzle]

Thanks Julian,

Framing and the light: wide angle lens is far more difficult than telephoto lens for me.
I hear ya. :)

[bemerick]

not totally sharp - really hard shot, standing on top of my friend's boat in the harbor. Constantly rocking. Still like how it turned out - ISO 100 at 1/10 sec, 24L II f/1.4

http://bemerick.smugmug.com/photos/i-hN3fVrC/0/X2/i-hN3fVrC-X2.jpg

[AHWagner]

^shoulda bumped that ISO up so you could take a more steady shot. :)

[Todd Lambert]

Julian, I've looked at the 14-24 and it IS nice... but it's big, and I don't like the filter issue with it. Besides that, I'm actually pretty happy with my 16-35.

Here's another with the 24L:

http://lambertphotography.com/forums/skyblossoms001.jpg

[jdizzle]

Julian, I've looked at the 14-24 and it IS nice... but it's big, and I don't like the filter issue with it. Besides that, I'm actually pretty happy with my 16-35.

Here's another with the 24L:

http://lambertphotography.com/forums/skyblossoms001.jpg
Nice! The Nikon 14-24 is not as big as you think. :)

http://www.darklightimaging.com/img/v25/p415468789-5.jpg
http://www.darklightimaging.com/img/v20/p30920148-5.jpg
http://www.darklightimaging.com/img/v26/p147373322-5.jpg
http://www.darklightimaging.com/img/v21/p302026718-5.jpg

[wimg]

Nice! The Nikon 14-24 is not as big as you think. :)

http://www.darklightimaging.com/img/v25/p415468789-5.jpg
http://www.darklightimaging.com/img/v20/p30920148-5.jpg
http://www.darklightimaging.com/img/v26/p147373322-5.jpg
http://www.darklightimaging.com/img/v21/p302026718-5.jpg
Well, that's realitive - it is top heavy, and the aperture even with good adapter is not easily controllable.

Plus, the TS-E 17L is better too, IMO. I've owned Sigma 12-24 EX, Nikkor 14-24 F/2.8, 17-40L, EF-S 10-22, and TS-E 17L, and only the last one stayed :D.

Kind regards, Wim ;)

[bemerick]

^shoulda bumped that ISO up so you could take a more steady shot. :)

:sigh: yeah, hindsight.

[Todd Lambert]

Well, that's realitive - it is top heavy, and the aperture even with good adapter is not easily controllable.

Plus, the TS-E 17L is better too, IMO. I've owned Sigma 12-24 EX, Nikkor 14-24 F/2.8, 17-40L, EF-S 10-22, and TS-E 17L, and only the last one stayed :D.

Kind regards, Wim ;)

Now you're talking... :cool:

[GMCPhotographics]

The thing is, both the TS-e 17 and 24 f1.4 II L have qualities that neither lens can replicate. The TS-e has the most amazingly wide lens with movements and the 24L is just superb as a low light performer. Both lenses are pretty much the best in their genres...although the 16-35IIL simply excells in it's versatility...which is there it's qualities lie. I just wish Canon would make a 16mm f1.4 lens...and I'd be all over it!

[jdizzle]

Now you're talking... :cool:

So, when are you going to buy that 17 TS? ;)

[jdizzle]

Well, that's realitive - it is top heavy, and the aperture even with good adapter is not easily controllable.

Plus, the TS-E 17L is better too, IMO. I've owned Sigma 12-24 EX, Nikkor 14-24 F/2.8, 17-40L, EF-S 10-22, and TS-E 17L, and only the last one stayed :D.

Kind regards, Wim ;)

I agree that the 17 TS is better optically but, it can't do 14mm. The Sigma 12-24, 10-22, and 17-40 is not worth mentioning. ;)

[jdizzle]

The thing is, both the TS-e 17 and 24 f1.4 II L have qualities that neither lens can replicate. The TS-e has the most amazingly wide lens with movements and the 24L is just superb as a low light performer. Both lenses are pretty much the best in their genres...although the 16-35IIL simply excells in it's versatility...which is there it's qualities lie. I just wish Canon would make a 16mm f1.4 lens...and I'd be all over it!

Hehe! I used to be a fan of the 16-35 but, it definitely is versatile FWIW. :) A 16 1.4 would be nice. ;)

[GMCPhotographics]

I agree that the 17 TS is better optically but, it can't do 14mm. The Sigma 12-24, 10-22, and 17-40 is not worth mentioning. ;)

Again, the Sigma (with all it's faults...just hope the mkII version is better) 12-24mm is a pretty unique lens. I get good results with mine at f13-16 but that's about the only aperture I can use mine with. Sure it's not the sharpest, but it's perfectly useable and it sharpens well in post prod. But it really is a one trick horse....why bother making in a zoom at all?

[jdizzle]

Again, the Sigma (with all it's faults...just hope the mkII version is better) 12-24mm is a pretty unique lens. I get good results with mine at f13-16 but that's about the only aperture I can use mine with. Sure it's not the sharpest, but it's perfectly useable and it sharpens well in post prod. But it really is a one trick horse....why bother making in a zoom at all?
I hope the MK II is sharper but, we'll have to wait and see. :)

[jwcdds]

http://julianchen.smugmug.com/Family/Alexander/i-pLrjcQL/0/XL/20110626-IMG1527-XL.jpg

[jdizzle]

What happend to just using the sink to was dishes? ;) Nice pic Julian. :) How old is he now?

[Harm]

^ hahahaha, that is great, Julian

[joonrhee]

Dang Julian, how big is your sink?? :lol: nice pic.

[jwcdds]

What happend to just using the sink to was dishes? ;) Nice pic Julian. :) How old is he now?

Thanks. :) This is grandma/grandpa's sink. My wife and son are visiting them. Our sink is not nearly big enough to fit him. :lol: He just turned 17 months.

^ hahahaha, that is great, Julian

Thanks Harm. :)

Dang Julian, how big is your sink?? :lol: nice pic.

Thanks Joon. :) It's a pretty sizable sink (but not ours), that's for sure. But it's asymmetrical so the other side is much smaller/more shallow, etc. I'm hoping it's built well cuz my son's nearing 30lbs. That's a lot of weight to put in there. :D

[pyrojim]

how do you guys like this lens on a crop body? ive been digging and digging and i might pull the trigger soon.....

[Harm]

all my shots are on a crop body. It is the same as on a meaty FF camera. What you see in the viewfinder/liveview is what you get.

[bemerick]

I like it so far on my 50D

[bemerick]

dinner :)

http://bemerick.smugmug.com/photos/i-JT6cbmg/0/XL/i-JT6cbmg-XL.jpg

[windpig]

God I'm hungry.

[Harm]

So this won't help you at all then:
http://harm.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/IMG2999/1035809750_qMNHu-XL.jpg

[Todd Lambert]

Damn, I'm hungry... sitting here eating a cup o noodles.. thanks guys!

http://lambertphotography.com/forums/treedreams.jpg

[jdizzle]

Cup of Noodles is a good way to save for that 17 TS. ;)

[Todd Lambert]

What do you think I'm doing?!?

[Staszek]

http://julianchen.smugmug.com/Family/Alexander/i-pLrjcQL/0/XL/20110626-IMG1527-XL.jpg

Hilarious!

[jdizzle]

What do you think I'm doing?!?
ROFL!! :lol:

[toshiro7]

5D2 + ND 0.9

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5071/5890267014_b5186de14d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/endogamia/5890267014/)
L.luarca (http://www.flickr.com/photos/endogamia/5890267014/) on Flickr

[titaniumSS]

5D2 + ND 0.9

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5071/5890267014_b5186de14d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/endogamia/5890267014/)
L.luarca (http://www.flickr.com/photos/endogamia/5890267014/) on Flickr

Absolutely stunning!

[Daniel Jay]

http://danieljay.smugmug.com/People/Jeni/i-MFstf85/0/XL/039-XL.jpg

[jdizzle]

5D2 + ND 0.9

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5071/5890267014_b5186de14d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/endogamia/5890267014/)
L.luarca (http://www.flickr.com/photos/endogamia/5890267014/) on Flickr
Gorgeous Toshiro! :cool:

[chesterjohnphoto]

few of my 13yr old.

https://d268z752dz6xrf.cloudfront.net/memberdata/7320/1024x1024_wm_100_northwest_25_962_7320130966926998 23_1637612863.jpg

https://d268z752dz6xrf.cloudfront.net/memberdata/7320/1024x1024_wm_100_northwest_25_962_7320130966911355 87_1424759536.jpg

[azboricua]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5112/5890053532_1d317e60a2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azboricua/5890053532/)
_MG_2765.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azboricua/5890053532/) by Christian Maldonado (http://www.flickr.com/people/azboricua/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6022/5889470835_15a5baa635_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azboricua/5889470835/)
_MG_2448.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azboricua/5889470835/) by Christian Maldonado (http://www.flickr.com/people/azboricua/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5076/5890027960_6885f06367_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azboricua/5890027960/)
San Francisco June 2011-25.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azboricua/5890027960/) by Christian Maldonado (http://www.flickr.com/people/azboricua/), on Flickr

Tons more on my Flickr.

[Fricks]

What do you think I'm doing?!?

you fell for jd's trick to:cry::cry::lol::lol::lol:

[MatthewK]

Just got back from the beach... what a trip! We left at 2AM on Saturday morning, drove 3 hours, and made it onto the beach in time to witness the sunrise :)

Here is my favorite from the spontaneous road trip. This is a pic of my gf capturing the sunrise with her 7D and 17-55:

http://kmansphotos.smugmug.com/Photostream/Photostream-2010/i-GVr4SZs/0/X2/OceanCity11070262-X2.jpg

And a few more:

http://kmansphotos.smugmug.com/Photostream/Photostream-2010/i-8cwFjJG/0/X2/OceanCity11070272-X2.jpg

http://kmansphotos.smugmug.com/Photostream/Photostream-2010/i-rxh4Zzw/0/X2/OceanCity11070236-X2.jpg

I am sure that those of you who have ready access to a beach probably take these views for granted, but man, as a land-locked city dweller, I enjoyed each and every second out there shooting this scene, as we don't get out there all that often!

[x_tan]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6019/5900435948_044db160f6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/x_tan/5900435948/)
Tasman Glacier Lake, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park (http://www.flickr.com/photos/x_tan/5900435948/) by X_Tan (http://www.flickr.com/people/x_tan/), on Flickr

[Tim Park]

toshiro...wow!!!

[chesterjohnphoto]

^^^^^ awesome shots guys!

https://d268z752dz6xrf.cloudfront.net/memberdata/7320/1024x1024_wm_100_northwest_25_962_7320130966882879 02_1181285780.jpg

[Two]

x_tan-

well done. I haven't used my 24L II in forever. It's a sweet lens, though.

[x_tan]

Thanks Tony,
I still lots practicing with 24L as it's new to me.

[jwcdds]

http://julianchen.smugmug.com/Family/Alexander/i-8nvqGxs/0/L/20110704-IMG1800-L.jpg

http://julianchen.smugmug.com/Misc/Lens/Canon-24L-II/i-tbcMT7b/0/L/20110704-IMG1838-L.jpg

[bemerick]

I got this last week. What is everyone's advice to getting great shots out of it? Thanks! :)

[jwcdds]

I got this last week. What is everyone's advice to getting great shots out of it? Thanks! :)

Point, and shoot. :lol:

[bemerick]

I'll give it a try! ;)

[chesterjohnphoto]

The other end of the camera shot i took of my daughter taking this shot in the 85L II thread =)

https://d268z752dz6xrf.cloudfront.net/memberdata/7320/1024x1024_wm_100_northwest_25_962_7320130966909380 70_1893980564.jpg

[x_tan]

What a crazy view :D

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6006/5903602737_55d1905919_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/x_tan/5903602737/)
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park (http://www.flickr.com/photos/x_tan/5903602737/) by X_Tan (http://www.flickr.com/people/x_tan/), on Flickr

[chesterjohnphoto]

https://d268z752dz6xrf.cloudfront.net/memberdata/7320/1024x1024_wm_100_northwest_25_962_7320130794141642 54_1521306412.jpg

[bemerick]

frames, your pics are nice - but your name screws up the page formatting...... :(

[DavRob]

First time I've posted a pic in a while, and my first post in this thread

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3100/5816957958_d36ab5cb55_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51379573@N08/5816957958/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51379573@N08/5816957958/) by D R photo (http://www.flickr.com/people/51379573@N08/), on Flickr

[jwcdds]

http://julianchen.smugmug.com/Misc/Lens/Canon-24L-II/i-5WZgKFD/0/L/20110705-IMG2012-L.jpg

http://julianchen.smugmug.com/Misc/Lens/Canon-24L-II/i-PhPmmj9/0/L/20110705-IMG2007-L.jpg

http://julianchen.smugmug.com/Misc/Lens/Canon-24L-II/i-CNsq3d3/0/L/20110705-IMG1998-L.jpg

http://julianchen.smugmug.com/Misc/Lens/Canon-24L-II/i-3pFjhCB/0/L/20110705-IMG1997-L.jpg

[hieu1004]

^That looks soooo good! Hungry now :)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5175/5462938997_41c192e604_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52199305@N07/5462938997/)
Park Bench (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52199305@N07/5462938997/) by hieu1004 (http://www.flickr.com/people/52199305@N07/), on Flickr

[Tommydigi]

I really like this lens on my 60D, which makes me wonder if I should just get a 35L.

A few from this past weekend.

[bemerick]

wide open at 1.4, with my 85mm 1.8 in the background:

http://bemerick.smugmug.com/photos/i-gFhrPjV/2/L/i-gFhrPjV-L.jpg

[windpig]

Tommydigi

24L on a crop, 35L on FF, that's what I've done.

[bemerick]

http://bemerick.smugmug.com/photos/i-SrQ7FQk/0/X2/i-SrQ7FQk-X2.jpg

[Tommydigi]

Tommydigi

24L on a crop, 35L on FF, that's what I've done.


35 would probably be more useful but since I have a 60D and 5D2 I feel the 24L has more options. 24mm on full frame can be challenging and not always very practical like 35 is so thats probably why its getting a lot of use on the 60D.

We'll see, I have only had it a few months and I have had little time to shoot so I don't want to just give up. IMO its a better lens compared to the 35L. ( weather sealed, seems a bit sharper wide open ) also I really love my 50L and 35 would be to close for me so if I sell my 24 for the 35 it would probably make sense to sell the 50 for the 85. Again, I'l give it some time, the 24L II is a really nice lens and it may seem silly but considering the price of L primes I feel they all should be weather sealed.

[Harm]

http://harm.smugmug.com/Private/Family-Photographs/Australia/i-v2v622R/0/XL/IMG4816-Edit-XL.jpg

[tiieff]

Galungan Holidays in bali @doublesix beach kuta bali :

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6045/5914847396_959fb116a4_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6018/5914846296_57b3016129_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6029/5914846766_d3053886d2_b.jpg

dinner, spaghetti with mix seafood :
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5032/5914286863_cd56e31f4a_b.jpg
yummy :)

[jwcdds]

http://julianchen.smugmug.com/Misc/Lens/Canon-24L-II/i-v9xggWV/0/XL/20110708-IMG2047-XL.jpg

[hieu1004]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5162/5322187296_7d86be4529_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hieulephotography/5322187296/)
Kimi (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hieulephotography/5322187296/) by hieu1004 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hieulephotography/), on Flickr

[bemerick]

http://bemerick.smugmug.com/photos/i-zvjbbWx/0/X2/i-zvjbbWx-X2.jpg

[bemerick]

http://bemerick.smugmug.com/photos/i-nLQwWGJ/0/X2/i-nLQwWGJ-X2.jpg

[jwcdds]

http://julianchen.smugmug.com/Family/Alexander/i-zqxkGMP/0/XL/20110710-IMG2098-XL.jpg

http://julianchen.smugmug.com/Family/Alexander/i-jbVw5bk/0/XL/20110710-IMG2145-XL.jpg

[Dalus]

Common Julian couldn't you find a bigger teddy? :mrgreen:

[jwcdds]

Common Julian couldn't you find a bigger teddy? :mrgreen:

The bear's really not that big. My son's on the short/small side. :lol:

[jdizzle]

http://julianchen.smugmug.com/Misc/Lens/Canon-24L-II/i-v9xggWV/0/XL/20110708-IMG2047-XL.jpg
Automatic on a TL?! :shock::shock:

















































:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

[jwcdds]

Automatic on a TL?! :shock::shock:

:cry::cry::cry::cry:

You're telling me.

They discontinued the 5sp option for the non-Type-S models in... 2005 I think. So I was stuck with either the Auto, or cough up a few more grand for the Type-S. I didn't care for the Type-S.

And when I ruptured my Achilles 5 years ago... it was lesson enough not to get another manual transmission car until I have a garage to park more than 2 cars. My wife doesn't know how to drive a manual well.. if you catch my drift. :p Both my Achilles and my gearbox were hurting that night.

Besides, the TL's a boat. Can't say it's all that sporty nor does it handle all that great. :lol:

[jwcdds]

http://julianchen.smugmug.com/Family/Alexander/i-ZRtc4mx/0/XL/20110711-IMG2170-XL.jpg

[jdizzle]

You're telling me.

They discontinued the 5sp option for the non-Type-S models in... 2005 I think. So I was stuck with either the Auto, or cough up a few more grand for the Type-S. I didn't care for the Type-S.

And when I ruptured my Achilles 5 years ago... it was lesson enough not to get another manual transmission car until I have a garage to park more than 2 cars. My wife doesn't know how to drive a manual well.. if you catch my drift. :p Both my Achilles and my gearbox were hurting that night.

Besides, the TL's a boat. Can't say it's all that sporty nor does it handle all that great. :lol:

It's alright when it comes to handling but, on straight away it pulls ahead nicely. I test drove the new SH-AWD and it handles man. :) The refined look is much better this year.

[jwcdds]

It's alright when it comes to handling but, on straight away it pulls ahead nicely. I test drove the new SH-AWD and it handles man. :) The refined look is much better this year.

Yeah, they did tidy up the styling for this year's model. Mostly because they fixed the fugly grille. :lol:

I do miss driving a manual though. Someday...

[iamaeey]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6028/5929074046_32775a1074_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jernportrait/5929074046/)
IMG_7058 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jernportrait/5929074046/) by Jern Portrait (http://www.flickr.com/people/jernportrait/), on Flickr

i'hv tried this shot at night without tripod...

[jdizzle]

Yeah, they did tidy up the styling for this year's model. Mostly because they fixed the fugly grille. :lol:

I do miss driving a manual though. Someday...
Sorry to hear about your achilles though.

[jwcdds]

Sorry to hear about your achilles though.

Thanks. I should've kept to a safer sport... like... Chess.

[Dalus]

So exited getting my 24L II today! :D

[neurospeed]

Nice!! I'm still saving for mine.:(

[Dalus]

Yeah this is a expensive hobby so alot of saving up involved hehe :D

[jdizzle]

So exited getting my 24L II today! :D
Congrats! Some box porn while you wait. ;)

http://www.darklightimaging.com/img/v9/p864619488-4.jpg

[Dalus]

droool.... :grin:

[jdizzle]

droool.... :grin:
One more for ultimate droolage. ;)

http://www.darklightimaging.com/img/v16/p236442225-5.jpg

[bemerick]

any else's hood not fit well on the body? it takes some jostling for me every time. It doesn't want to click into the track to turn it.

[Harm]

http://harm.smugmug.com/City-Life/Boston/i-CmVSLQs/0/XL/IMG8836-Edit-XL.jpg

[jdizzle]

any else's hood not fit well on the body? it takes some jostling for me every time. It doesn't want to click into the track to turn it.
I usually shoot w/o it. I find it fussy when I'm shooting things within MFD. :)

[jdizzle]

http://harm.smugmug.com/City-Life/Boston/i-CmVSLQs/0/XL/IMG8836-Edit-XL.jpg
Long exposure? :)

[Harm]

101s

[MatthewK]

any else's hood not fit well on the body? it takes some jostling for me every time. It doesn't want to click into the track to turn it.

My 24mm hood is super loose. Gotta check it every now and then to make sure it hasn't rotated enough to get caught in the edges of shots.

[mbn]

any else's hood not fit well on the body? it takes some jostling for me every time. It doesn't want to click into the track to turn it.


This was an well known issue with the Mark I of this Lens, but has been improved with the Mark II.
Also notable is that the included 24 L II hood installs and de-installs very easily (original 24 L lens owners can appreciate this improvement)
TDP.com (http://the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-24mm-f-1.4-L-II-USM-Lens-Review.aspx)

I dont use mine often, but when i do it works just fine.

[bemerick]

I have the mark II..... it's not improved, I don't think.

[mbn]

I have the mark II..... it's not improved, I don't think.

If its realy annoying, send it in for a check, or have a closer look by yourself...
Maybe it could be done with some sanding of a few edges.

[bemerick]

could be, i'll look into it.

[Harm]

Mine works perfectly well. No loosness to it, and works fine.

[bemerick]

mine's not loose, but when you try to put it on, it won't go on without some pushing and wiggling, before it snaps in the track - then you can turn it.

[Harm]

Nothing like wifey's homemade chocolate chip oatmeal cookies with honey (instead of sugar):

http://harm.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-CgHPn5N/0/XL/IMG8958-XL.jpg

to

http://harm.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-rvgT5wd/0/XL/IMG8966-XL.jpg

to

http://harm.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-6JfgWTJ/0/XL/IMG8964-XL.jpg

to

http://harm.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-ZjW5bWF/0/XL/IMG8969-XL.jpg

and finally this

http://harm.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-dmbNVSw/0/XL/IMG8970-XL.jpg

[timnosenzo]

any else's hood not fit well on the body? it takes some jostling for me every time. It doesn't want to click into the track to turn it.

Mine is loose. I basically can't even use it the hood during wedding receptions because it gets bounced around too much and venues are dark so I don't notice the hood on the edges of the frame. Sucks.

I actually bought a replacement hood once upon a time to see if it would be any better. It was a bit better initially... but not so much anymore.

[gardengirl13]

Thanks Harm! I'm starving and those don't help!

We have the same mixer! Got mine as a gift from my MIL and love it!


Not sure how to covert sugar to honey but try this one, they're to die for!:

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla

Mix and bake at 325 for about 20 minutes (squish them down like reg peanut butter cookies with a fork to slightly flatten)

Yum!

For extra yum, try mixing in a small amount of chocolate chips! My niece is visiting next week and we're going to try those new really small reese's peanut butter cups. Can't wait!

[Sandoz]

This. Thread. Is. Dangerous.

[Harm]

Well, I did buy my wife the mixer, and it works out just great (for my belly).

You need to take photos of your culinary abilities.

[bemerick]

Well, I did buy my wife the mixer, and it works out just great (for my belly).

You need to take photos of your culinary abilities.

http://bemerick.smugmug.com/photos/i-JT6cbmg/0/L/i-JT6cbmg-L.jpg

:D

[Harm]

http://harm.smugmug.com/Australia/Melbourne/i-CDZ9PjQ/0/XL/IMG4599-Edit-XL.jpg

[Dalus]

Ah well got the lens and not so exited anymore my usual luck damn thing dont focus correctly... Why is this always happening me almost every singel lens i buy i need to re-calibrate haha...

So send it back or send it to canon?

[bemerick]

Ah well got the lens and not so exited anymore my usual luck damn thing dont focus correctly... Why is this always happening me almost every singel lens i buy i need to re-calibrate haha...

So send it back or send it to canon?

wow. walk us through it.....

what's your gear? post a pic of the bad focus w/EXIF?

[Dalus]

The usual thing back/front focus. I got a 5D mkii.

[bemerick]

you sure it's not your camera? if it happens a lot, I mean. I hadn't owned a lens with that problem.

[Dalus]

Yes I am begining to think that to, i had it on my 200 F/2, 85 1.8 and on my sigma 85 lol

[bemerick]

wow. yeah i'd say you might need your body calibrated. the 85/1.8 is the fastest focusing lens I've had.

[bemerick]

http://bemerick.smugmug.com/photos/i-VzgqFK3/0/XL/i-VzgqFK3-XL.jpg

[Sdiver2489]

Yes I am begining to think that to, i had it on my 200 F/2, 85 1.8 and on my sigma 85 lol

Have you tried MFA? If I can get a lens acceptable with that then I usually have no reason to send it in.

[Dalus]

Have you tried MFA? If I can get a lens acceptable with that then I usually have no reason to send it in.

No havent tried that yet but I live like 5 min from Canon Service center so I usaly leave that to them, just a loong wait time with no camera :(

[Sdiver2489]

No havent tried that yet but I live like 5 min from Canon Service center so I usaly leave that to them, just a loong wait time with no camera :(

Then don't wait and use MFA...its a prime lens so MFA should work great if its off consistently.

[Dalus]

Then don't wait and use MFA...its a prime lens so MFA should work great if its off consistently.

I tried to do that just now but the focus is inconsistent, if I focus 10 times on the same subject 7 of those pictures will come out of focus and some more then others, its like random focus :D

Anyway Called canon 7 weeks wait so I decided to send this one back and buy another one. actualy the last one left here in Sweden, wish me luck haha

[Sdiver2489]

I tried to do that just now but the focus is inconsistent, if I focus 10 times on the same subject 7 of those pictures will come out of focus and some more then others, its like random focus :D

Anyway Called canon 7 weeks wait so I decided to send this one back and buy another one. actualy the last one left here in Sweden, wish me luck haha

Usually the 5D is better from what I have seen but this is a common problem with this lens, especially with 7D's. I have a looooong thread in the lens forum talking about my odyssey with Canon to get my 24L II fixed. As you can see from my signature it is long gone and was replaced with a 70-300L cause Canon could never get it working...good luck.

[Dalus]

Usually the 5D is better from what I have seen but this is a common problem with this lens, especially with 7D's. I have a looooong thread in the lens forum talking about my odyssey with Canon to get my 24L II fixed. As you can see from my signature it is long gone and was replaced with a 70-300L cause Canon could never get it working...good luck.

Well tomorrow I am going to a store that has managed to get 2 lenses that I can try in store hopefully someone of them work :)

Ok want spam this thread anymore hopefully my next post will be with pictures :)

[McNair]

a few from mexico

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6014/5931302904_42f4aaa0df_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/husl/5931302904/)
IMG_6321.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/husl/5931302904/) by mcnair15 (http://www.flickr.com/people/husl/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6007/5931342208_2aeb4cce83_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/husl/5931342208/)
IMG_7841.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/husl/5931342208/) by mcnair15 (http://www.flickr.com/people/husl/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6025/5931345004_09a7195339_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/husl/5931345004/)
IMG_7846.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/husl/5931345004/) by mcnair15 (http://www.flickr.com/people/husl/), on Flickr

[chesterjohnphoto]

https://d268z752dz6xrf.cloudfront.net/memberdata/7320/1024x1024_wm_100_northwest_25_962_7320131047447882 69_987660338.jpg

[chesterjohnphoto]

https://d268z752dz6xrf.cloudfront.net/memberdata/7320/1024x1024_wm_100_northwest_25_962_7320131047598968 43_1831634919.jpg

[Harm]

^ B&W photo is great

[Tealtele]

I won a $50 certificate to borrowlenses, thought about trying out a zoom but eh...1.4 on a wide angle just sounds like too much fun to pass up. 35mm(equivalent to that on a crop) is about as wide as I think I'll need but that'll be a part of the fun.

So I'll be trying this lens out sometime soon.

Sending it back will be the tough part.

[x_tan]

Walked back from dinner last Sunday

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6128/5939624312_c59ddd25fd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/x_tan/5939624312/)
St. Kilda Bar (http://www.flickr.com/photos/x_tan/5939624312/) by X_Tan (http://www.flickr.com/people/x_tan/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6011/5939625012_2e74446ee6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/x_tan/5939625012/)
St. Kilda Bar (http://www.flickr.com/photos/x_tan/5939625012/) by X_Tan (http://www.flickr.com/people/x_tan/), on Flickr

[jdizzle]

^I like the first one X-Tan.

[x_tan]

Thanks Julian,

My wife said the 2nd one - 'too much confusion' :)

Then I notice my self on the left site of the photo - just wait for the C.S.I. genies to get my full profile out :D