Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

[Fredrick_f]

Congrats on the purchase, and thanks for the awesome photos from Norway! I visited Oslo back in 2001, but never got a chance to go out of the city and see the beautiful countryside and fjords :( So yeah, post more photos!

Oh, and update your sig :D

Thanks man! I will post more photos later today or tomorrow :)

[JonK]

http://jonkensy.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/TSE24horizshift.jpg

3 image vertical pan-shift

[Fredrick_f]

A few more, with stronger compositions and focus

http://th09.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2011/234/5/1/i_see_you_by_ff93-d47hrjl.jpg

http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/234/1/7/burning_bright_by_ff93-d47htjv.jpg

http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/234/1/4/wild_sheep_of_norway_by_ff93-d47ho4n.jpg

[jdizzle]

^Geez Frederick.;) I think you need to downsize your image.:)

[EmaginePixel]

A few shots at the beach.

1)
http://www.emaginepixel.com/Landscapes/Beach/i-g2vx7b9/1/XL/20110821-Crystal-Cove-101-XL.jpg

2)
http://www.emaginepixel.com/Landscapes/Beach/i-VktsQBj/1/XL/20110821-Crystal-Cove-102-XL.jpg

3)
http://www.emaginepixel.com/Landscapes/Beach/i-tK9sMXp/1/XL/20110821-Crystal-Cove-103-XL.jpg

4) removed the Grad ND for this shot - really made a difference.
http://www.emaginepixel.com/Landscapes/Beach/i-99K45R5/1/XL/20110821-Crystal-Cove-104-XL.jpg

[Malsam]

I must confess I treat my TSE 24 more of a landscape lens than architectural use. I'm suppose to visit more cities to take buildings with this lens than going around taking nature stuffs like you guys did!

[jdizzle]

^Nice series Mellofelow.

[scpictaker]

God this lens is >SHARPPPP<

[windpig]

God this lens is >SHARPPPP<
Yes it is:cool:

[Candersson]

God this lens is >SHARPPPP<

+1 on that

[jdizzle]

^I agree on how sharp this lens is. I've printed some if my images from this lens and it's very impressive in a 24x36 print. :)

[Candersson]

Decisions decisions decisions...

[jdizzle]

Decisions decisions decisions...
If you don't care to use filters. The 17 is the obvious choice. ;)

[Candersson]

Yes and that is yet another concern to evaluate...

[garys1]

Gotta buy more garlic!

[jdizzle]

Gotta buy more garlic!
Garlic is for? :)

[garys1]

Ward off Julian's influence! How much better is version II vs version I of the lens?

[jdizzle]

Ward off Julian's influence! How much better is version II vs version I of the lens?
Much more improved over the MK I. The one feature that stands out with the MK II is basically no CA. :) That means sharper images sooc. ;)

[garys1]

Thanks julian. Now were's that garlic?

[jdizzle]

Thanks julian. Now were's that garlic?
Your welcome! ROFL! :lol: In the future please keep your credit cards locked in the safe! ;)

[mco_970]

Training wheels picture... :) A bit of shift to get the top of the rock on the left in the frame, and a bit of tilt to suck the universe into the depth of field plane. I'm just learning lab color curves in photoshop, so processing could be over the top (but I tried to ratchet it in, really I did).

http://www.redwrench.com/2011/TSE/20110827-_MG_0450-Edit.jpg

[EmaginePixel]

^Nice series Mellofelow.

Why thank you much... my Jedi master. Yeah, this lens is sharp as a lightsaber.

[KVN Photo]

Thanks julian. Now were's that garlic?

I haven't been here for quite long time,

and......


I still can see another Julian's victim.:lol:
I have been to places recently, and WOW, I just realize how sharp this lens is, even with low sharpness settings on my 5D II. Pixel-peeper can't complain!

[jdizzle]

I haven't been here for quite long time,

and......


I still can see another Julian's victim.:lol:
I have been to places recently, and WOW, I just realize how sharp this lens is, even with low sharpness settings on my 5D II. Pixel-peeper can't complain!
I'm a baddie alright. ;):p

[Nomadik]

LOVE the first one, Do NOT like the second one...I can't stand those stupid miniaturization photos! I think they look totally ridiculous!

Great shot though of the LGB!!

I have to disagree, vehemently. I think it's an incredibly fun effect that creates something eye catching and unique. Print both images on canvas, hang 'em in a coffee shop and see which one gets more attention.

Speaking from experience, I love getting lost in the details, and spending inordinate amounts of time picking up on the little things in the photo, like the motorcycle on the left.

I've experimented in photoshop to get that effect... I always get the most feedback on those particular image, and I'd do them all day long if I had a real TS-E.

[Fredrick_f]

Tilted about 4-5 degrees, I can't really remember :p

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6190/6130852942_cb2c051c92_b.jpg

[Canonswhitelensesrule]

I have to disagree, vehemently. I think it's an incredibly fun effect that creates something eye catching and unique. Print both images on canvas, hang 'em in a coffee shop and see which one gets more attention.

Speaking from experience, I love getting lost in the details, and spending inordinate amounts of time picking up on the little things in the photo, like the motorcycle on the left.

I've experimented in photoshop to get that effect... I always get the most feedback on those particular image, and I'd do them all day long if I had a real TS-E.

Hey to each his/her own.

[jdizzle]

Tilted about 4-5 degrees, I can't really remember :p

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6190/6130852942_cb2c051c92_b.jpg
Your photo is not showing up. :)

[llenuts]

Max tilt and f/6.3
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6089/6132082441_05341e2969_b.jpg

No tilt or shift.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6171/6132629420_d4e3fc9d91_b.jpg

[Fredrick_f]

Sorry about that, mistakes happen. haha

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6205/6131365964_04ae90bdb6_b.jpg

[zincozinco]

Max tilt and f/6.3
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6089/6132082441_05341e2969_b.jpg

No tilt or shift.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6171/6132629420_d4e3fc9d91_b.jpg

Sorry about that, mistakes happen. haha

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6205/6131365964_04ae90bdb6_b.jpg

Amazing stuff!!

[MadTony]

I'm thinking about replacing my 17-40 with the ts-e 24ii and the samyang 14. I had a question about the shifted wideness of it.

Does anyone know approximately how wide a shifted panorama is in an equivalent single-shot focal length? (our the approximate angle of view?) I'm trying to understand if the 24's shifted panorama field of view is similar to the 17-40's fov at 17mm.

I asked the same question on the main forum in someone else's thread, but struck out on getting an answer.

Thanks for any advice!

[wimg]

I'm thinking about replacing my 17-40 with the ts-e 24ii and the samyang 14. I had a question about the shifted wideness of it.

Does anyone know approximately how wide a shifted panorama is in an equivalent single-shot focal length? (our the approximate angle of view?) I'm trying to understand if the 24's shifted panorama field of view is similar to the 17-40's fov at 17mm.

I asked the same question on the main forum in someone else's thread, but struck out on getting an answer.

Thanks for any advice!
14.4 mm in landscape orientation, and 18 mm in portrait orientation, on FF that is.

http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/tilt-shift-lenses1.htm
(Scroll to bottom of page).

Kind regards, Wim

[MadTony]

14.4 mm in landscape orientation, and 18 mm in portrait orientation, on FF that is.

http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/tilt-shift-lenses1.htm
(Scroll to bottom of page).

Kind regards, Wim

That's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks, Wim!

[ken2000ac]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6210/6149750682_77ccf8d200_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken2000ac/6149750682/)
Darla (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken2000ac/6149750682/) by kenny mccartney (http://www.flickr.com/people/ken2000ac/), on Flickr

And this one is 4 frames making for a rather large shot:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6179/6149777742_c72d332721_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken2000ac/6149777742/)
Loch an Eilein (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken2000ac/6149777742/) by kenny mccartney (http://www.flickr.com/people/ken2000ac/), on Flickr

[garbidz]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/garbidz/6112130409/

where TF should on have his photos to be able to post them there
flickr worked until recently, now no-go.How?

[Candersson]

If you click the link you included above, rigth click on the photo, choose "medium 500" or anything else, and on the next screen, below the picture click "this FAQ"

As far as I understand it seems Flickr no longer will display/allow direct links if you do not set "share" for the picture itself in your own Flickr set up.

[pbelarge]

Training wheels picture... :) A bit of shift to get the top of the rock on the left in the frame, and a bit of tilt to suck the universe into the depth of field plane. I'm just learning lab color curves in photoshop, so processing could be over the top (but I tried to ratchet it in, really I did).

http://www.redwrench.com/2011/TSE/20110827-_MG_0450-Edit.jpg

I do not think you came close to overdoing it with this image. I really like the treatment you provided, great job.

[hillavoider]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6210/6149750682_77ccf8d200_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken2000ac/6149750682/)
Darla (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken2000ac/6149750682/) by kenny mccartney (http://www.flickr.com/people/ken2000ac/), on Flickr

And this one is 4 frames making for a rather large shot:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6179/6149777742_c72d332721_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken2000ac/6149777742/)
Loch an Eilein (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken2000ac/6149777742/) by kenny mccartney (http://www.flickr.com/people/ken2000ac/), on Flickr



these are fantastic

[scpictaker]

Pretty sure these Ts-E L lenses are the sharpest I've ever seen, or am I wrong?

[ken2000ac]

these are fantastic

Cheers! I was just blessed with nice scenery. :)

[jdizzle]

^^Nice to see you back in action Kenny. :)

[jdizzle]

Pretty sure these Ts-E L lenses are the sharpest I've ever seen, or am I wrong?
They are sharp for sure but, it all depends on what you're comparing these lenses to. :)

[scpictaker]

everything else on this forum!

[Fredrick_f]

Tilted and shifted

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6189/6159320826_4071eb15c5_b.jpg

[Canonswhitelensesrule]

Tilted and shifted

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6189/6159320826_4071eb15c5_b.jpg
WOW...simply WOW!!

bw!

[jdizzle]

^Plus one! Nice work Frederick. :)

[Lukich]

Tilted and shifted



Beautiful!

[robonrome]

Beautiful image Frederick - I'm curious why you used shift in this shot?

[Fredrick_f]

Beautiful image Frederick - I'm curious why you used shift in this shot?

First of all, I would like to thank everyone for their kind words.

I used shift to get more of the foreground in the picture. Had I tilted the camera downwards to do this the mountain would have gotten perspective distorion.

[robonrome]

First of all, I would like to thank everyone for their kind words.

I used shift to get more of the foreground in the picture. Had I tilted the camera downwards to do this the mountain would have gotten perspective distorion.

thanks Frederick, makes sense:)

[Lukich]

http://lukich.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Landscapes-and-Seascapes/i-pqRSnsm/0/XL/20110918-8534-37-40Panorama1-XL.jpg

From Redwood National and State Parks in northernmost coastal California.

[jdizzle]

^Nice Anatoliy. Did you shoot this as a pano?

[Lukich]

^Nice Anatoliy. Did you shoot this as a pano?
Thank you! It's 3 image's panorama. Initially, I was going to take one photograph, but than decided to shift lens vertically and, eventually, end up with three images.

[jdizzle]

^Nice! This lens is so versatile that I need to get out and use it more. :)

[Lukich]

^Nice! This lens is so versatile that I need to get out and use it more. :)
That's true about the lens. Too bad I didn't have TSE 24 attached to my camera at the time when I saw smoke and sunbeams-had to use 24-105 before smoke was gone.

[ken2000ac]

I'm on a mission lately to find rooftop access. So far, so good. :)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6162/6177397901_9ddfc09bcc_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken2000ac/6177397901/)
Fall Over Edinburgh (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken2000ac/6177397901/) by kenny mccartney (http://www.flickr.com/people/ken2000ac/), on Flickr

[M.Mobin]

http://m-mobin.com/images/20110924231345_untitled-1.jpg


5D II + TS-E 24mm II

[imperian]

This lens is really awesome! Btw, is Live View an essential must for TS-E 24?

[jdizzle]

This lens is really awesome! Btw, is Live View an essential must for TS-E 24?
I use it when I'm on a tripod but, for handheld stuff the AF confirm is very accurate. :)

[ken2000ac]

^ True. Actually, I've gotten so used to using MF that I generally use MF even on my AF lenses.

[imperian]

awesome, i planning to migrate to MF collection too... I m thinking of getting a TS-E but my 5Dc is lacking of liveview.... will it be a mandatory for TS-E?

[ken2000ac]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6160/6190249844_a059a6e700_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken2000ac/6190249844/)
The Scott Monument (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken2000ac/6190249844/) by kenny mccartney (http://www.flickr.com/people/ken2000ac/), on Flickr

[Lukich]

^Good work Kenny!

[jdizzle]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6160/6190249844_4d216c2e89_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken2000ac/6190249844/)
The Scott Monument (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken2000ac/6190249844/) by kenny mccartney (http://www.flickr.com/people/ken2000ac/), on Flickr
Gorgeous Kenny. You've been MIA for a while. :)

[ken2000ac]

Cheers guys. :) Have I been MIA? I've posted 6 images in 2 months, which is like..... six times my usual pace, lol.

[jdizzle]

Cheers guys. :) Have I been MIA? I've posted 6 images in 2 months, which is like..... six times my usual pace, lol.
Hehe! Btw, how are you accessing all these high view points? :)

[ken2000ac]

Hehe! Btw, how are you accessing all these high view points? :)

Basically going where I'm not supposed to. :cool: I've been caught before, but never gotten in trouble... yet. Even without photography, I find it exciting and the view is always peaceful and unique. This last spot - is so easily accessed I will definitely be taking friends up there.

Hotels are always good spots because once you find a good rooftop, you know it'll be accessible 24/7. Most buildings secure their roofs pretty well, so it's all about finding the ones that don't. :)

[jdizzle]

Basically going where I'm not supposed to. :cool: I've been caught before, but never gotten in trouble... yet. Even without photography, I find it exciting and the view is always peaceful and unique. This last spot - is so easily accessed I will definitely be taking friends up there.

Hotels are always good spots because once you find a good rooftop, you know it'll be accessible 24/7. Most buildings secure their roofs pretty well, so it's all about finding the ones that don't. :)
Very nice! Looking forward to seeing these roof top views. :)

[bobjob]

my first attempt on 24 tse ii lens..weather wasnt so good though..i will try again next time
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6159/6180735548_64721e70de_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/67615141@N08/6180735548/)
milson point (http://www.flickr.com/photos/67615141@N08/6180735548/) by junison99 (http://www.flickr.com/people/67615141@N08/), on Flickr

[ken2000ac]

Nice! How many frames is this pano?

[bobjob]

Nice! How many frames is this pano?

thanks..3 frames only.

[ken2000ac]

Very nice. I didn't realize 24mm would be enough to capture the top of the bridge - well done sir. Now I know I'm good to go if I ever make it to Sydney. :)

[sheawyatt]

A couple from the other day, both ~150 second exposures on 5D.

http://sheawyatt.ca/WebPics/20110916MtDoug0001.jpg

http://sheawyatt.ca/WebPics/20110916MtDoug0002.jpg

[hillavoider]

I'm on a mission lately to find rooftop access. So far, so good. :)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6162/6177397901_9ddfc09bcc_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken2000ac/6177397901/)
Fall Over Edinburgh (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken2000ac/6177397901/) by kenny mccartney (http://www.flickr.com/people/ken2000ac/), on Flickr

this is awesome, and so are the 2 above, really well done, i need to get back into this lens and get some filters

[bobjob]

Very nice. I didn't realize 24mm would be enough to capture the top of the bridge - well done sir. Now I know I'm good to go if I ever make it to Sydney. :)

yeah i would say barely enough, but 24 tse ii would create better detail than 17 tse because the opera house would have been too small using 17tse shooting at the same spot..here is another pic at similar spot but with a better weather..i should have woken up earlier :mad: i didnt have chance to look around to find better better spot. i didnt have enough time to compose my pics either due to some weird guys watching me taking photos lol at 5.30 am..abit scary

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6021/6201401005_4b507a59e2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/67615141@N08/6201401005/)
WEE hours at Milson point (http://www.flickr.com/photos/67615141@N08/6201401005/) by junison99 (http://www.flickr.com/people/67615141@N08/), on Flickr

[ken2000ac]

^ Worth the extra effort! I like it a lot, love the reflections along with the morning light.

[bobjob]

^ Worth the extra effort! I like it a lot, love the reflections along with the morning light.

thanks ken..the weather is so crazy in sydney..i went to the same spot again earlier this morning and managed to wake up earlier:lol: .i took photos for stitched panorama within 1/2 hrs with two different results lol...that's just reflect how crazy the weather can be in sydney at the moment..gotta be fast or miss it completely
i think this spot is the ultimate test for stitching panorama. shifting tse lens left and right just wont cut it

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6014/6202557995_9414bc3e82_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/67615141@N08/6202557995/)
Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge at Milson POINT (http://www.flickr.com/photos/67615141@N08/6202557995/) by junison99 (http://www.flickr.com/people/67615141@N08/), on Flickr

[bobjob]

i took this pic yesterday, but its not as challenging as taking opera house and harbour bridge picture at milson point

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6159/6201294719_e84588c0a9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/67615141@N08/6201294719/)
HIDE PARK (http://www.flickr.com/photos/67615141@N08/6201294719/) by junison99 (http://www.flickr.com/people/67615141@N08/), on Flickr

[jaycky]

what is the markII worth in canada bucks? i see one for 1950?

[windpig]

new at adorama it's $2158 in Canuck bucks.

[Scuff]

A few from Burnham Overy Staithe in Norfolk, UK

http://www.gtmedia.com/photos/Boat%20at%20Burnham%20Overy%20Staithe.jpg
From Burnham Overy Staithe

http://www.gtmedia.com/photos/Fishing%20boat%20at%20Burnham%20Overy%20Staithe.jp g
From Burnham Overy Staithe

http://www.gtmedia.com/photos/Sailing%20Boat%20at%20Burnham%20Overy%20Staithe.jp g
From Burnham Overy Staithe

http://www.gtmedia.com/photos/Burnham%20Overy%20Staithe.jpg
From Burnham Overy Staithe

[windpig]

Scruff

Simply outstanding photographs.

[Scuff]

Scruff

Simply outstanding photographs.

Thank you for your kind comments.

[bobjob]

i'm enjoying this lens so much
2 more samples i have taken recently
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6231/6249992990_1ab3ccdefd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/67615141@N08/6249992990/)
banyan tree villa BALI (http://www.flickr.com/photos/67615141@N08/6249992990/) by junison99 (http://www.flickr.com/people/67615141@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6050/6249490415_3f9ef680c9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/67615141@N08/6249490415/)
Banyan tree BALI (http://www.flickr.com/photos/67615141@N08/6249490415/) by junison99 (http://www.flickr.com/people/67615141@N08/), on Flickr

[JonK]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6101/6251063718_bfa198f2d5_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/67031861@N08/6251063718/)
IMG_8056-Edit.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/67031861@N08/6251063718/) by Jon Kensy (http://www.flickr.com/people/67031861@N08/), on Flickr

[Lukich]

A few from Burnham Overy Staithe in Norfolk, UK


From Burnham Overy Staithe

Very nice images! I like them

[Lukich]

Mono Lake after sunset

http://lukich.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Sunset/i-tHD2FQG/0/XL/201110133381-XL.jpg

http://lukich.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Sunset/i-ZQjjmTx/0/XL/201110133435-36-XL.jpg

http://lukich.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Sunset/i-JbH5KfM/0/XL/201110133438-39Panorama1-XL.jpg

[ken2000ac]

Still in love with this lens. All of these are multi-frame stitches. "Arthur's View" is 7521 x 5640. :)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6117/6253661830_031b32972e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken2000ac/6253661830/)
Portobello (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken2000ac/6253661830/) by kenny mccartney (http://www.flickr.com/people/ken2000ac/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6052/6253563170_8ba06ef7c7_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken2000ac/6253563170/)
Arthur's View (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken2000ac/6253563170/) by kenny mccartney (http://www.flickr.com/people/ken2000ac/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6161/6252883411_3fba107f98_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken2000ac/6252883411/)
University of Edinburgh (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken2000ac/6252883411/) by kenny mccartney (http://www.flickr.com/people/ken2000ac/), on Flickr

[jdizzle]

^Nice work everyone! :) My turn. ;)

http://www.darklightimaging.com/img/s11/v30/p946884401-5.jpg

http://www.darklightimaging.com/img/s11/v34/p812174637-5.jpg

[ken2000ac]

Really nice, Julian. I really like the elevated position and framing of the second one.

[jdizzle]

Thanks Ken. I prefer the second one myself only bcoz' of the pastel colors in the sky. :)

[jdizzle]

I decided to redo this image in mono. :)

http://www.darklightimaging.com/img/s11/v31/p10865606-5.jpg

[ken2000ac]

Not bad. You definitely do mono better than I do.

I keep coming back to look at your second shot with the pastels. It belongs on a canvas on a wall!

[jdizzle]

Thanks Ken. :) I already ordered a few prints in large. :)

[llenuts]

Tried something a little bit different with this lens on the weekend. Feel free to let me know what you think!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6035/6317838130_d74011b477_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6033/6317838368_529f682d42_b.jpg

[ken2000ac]

3 vertical frames stitched, then cropped square for presentation. No filters. I'm officially adding "scaling buildings" to my list of photography addictions.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6225/6324672747_092b7a29f9_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken2000ac/6324672747/)
Christmas Above George Street (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken2000ac/6324672747/) by kenny mccartney (http://www.flickr.com/people/ken2000ac/), on Flickr

[jdizzle]

^Nice work Kenny. Are you leveling your shots before you do the actual pano?

[ken2000ac]

^Nice work Kenny. Are you leveling your shots before you do the actual pano?

Can't really - I use this (http://www.sliktripod.co.uk/pages/sprintmini.html) most of the time for it's portability. I just try to eyeball it level and then use Live View for further assistance (especially in the dark).

Occasionally I'll end up doing some slight corrections in PS if I end up not eyeballing it well enough. That was the case with this image. :oops:

Does it seem pelfed to you?

[Ricardo222]

Thanks Ken. :) I already ordered a few prints in large. :)

I'm not surprised!
Jasus, Julian, that lens is almost indecently sharp and crisp... I've just found this thread and am thinking that the 24 might be a more logical addition than the Zeiss 21, seeing as I have the 17 TS.

(And don't tell me I need both! You are a bad influence!)

[jdizzle]

Can't really - I use this (http://www.sliktripod.co.uk/pages/sprintmini.html) most of the time for it's portability. I just try to eyeball it level and then use Live View for further assistance (especially in the dark).

Occasionally I'll end up doing some slight corrections in PS if I end up not eyeballing it well enough. That was the case with this image. :oops:

Does it seem pelfed to you?
No, not at all. I love how it turned out. Eyeballing is what I do most of the time. ;)

[jdizzle]

I'm not surprised!
Jasus, Julian, that lens is almost indecently sharp and crisp... I've just found this thread and am thinking that the 24 might be a more logical addition than the Zeiss 21, seeing as I have the 17 TS.

(And don't tell me I need both! You are a bad influence!)
Hehe! You know what I'm going to say already. :lol:;) This lens is sharp and the contrast is much better by a hair. :)

[rusty.jg]

Seriously (no, seriously) considering pushing the button on this tomorrow morning. It's this or the 17 and I have had some great info from this thread and another about the differences. Plus I've delved into my shots and totted up the FL I like. I still think the 24 is edging the win.

Just a quick question if anyone knows - how is it for IR? I cant see it listed in the IR lenses thread as good or bad. Its not going to be a deal-stopper if its bad, it would just be another bonus.

[jdizzle]

^I haven't tried it for IR to be honest. Other than that, you won't be disappointed in this lens. :)

[tomcat7886]

Tilted and shifted

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6189/6159320826_4071eb15c5_b.jpg

This is awesome. NG worthy!

[jdizzle]

This is awesome. NG worthy!
Tom! It's time for you to order these TS lenses. ;)

[Ricardo222]

Tom! It's time for you to order these TS lenses. ;)

Hehehe....you've nearly got him convinced, Julian!

Seriously though, I think the TS lenses offer such a huge extension to our vision that they're well worth having in the kit at any price. It doesn't hurt that they're incredibly sharp as well! (And I don't even do the deliberate tilt/out of focus thing!)

[rusty.jg]

now waiting for Royal Mail .... *boing*boing*boing* .... (little happy dance)

[jdizzle]

Hehehe....you've nearly got him convinced, Julian!

Seriously though, I think the TS lenses offer such a huge extension to our vision that they're well worth having in the kit at any price. It doesn't hurt that they're incredibly sharp as well! (And I don't even do the deliberate tilt/out of focus thing!)
Lurkers are welcome in these TS threads but, if you're in here oogling the images, you might as well buy one, right? ;)
now waiting for Royal Mail .... *boing*boing*boing* .... (little happy dance)
Congrats!! :cool:

[robonrome]

I decided to redo this image in mono. :)



Lovely mono... the different direction of cloud and wave action makes an intriguing "Z" shape that the mono really brings out. Great stuff.

[jdizzle]

Lovely mono... the different direction of cloud and wave action makes an intriguing "Z" shape that the mono really brings out. Great stuff.
Thanks Rob. I'm glad you notice the "Z" shape in the image. :D

[Ricardo222]

Lurkers are welcome in these TS threads but, if you're in here oogling the images, you might as well buy one, right? ;)



Hehehe...yes, Julian, I get your drift!...but I'll have to lurk for a little longer!:confused:

[jdizzle]

Hehehe...yes, Julian, I get your drift!...but I'll have to lurk for a little longer!:confused:

Don't wait too long. The world will end in 2012. ;) Jk. :)

[Ricardo222]

Don't wait too long. The world will end in 2012. ;) Jk. :)

You're right! And we all want to have our equipment in perfect order for that, don't we!!

Imagine my disappointment if the world ended and someone got a better shot of it than me because they had a TS-E24 and I didn't....I'd never forgive myself! :(:(

[jdizzle]

You're right! And we all want to have our equipment in perfect order for that, don't we!!

Imagine my disappointment if the world ended and someone got a better shot of it than me because they had a TS-E24 and I didn't....I'd never forgive myself! :(:(
Awww....:( Now you have to decide which one to get first. The 21 ZE or 24 TS. :)

[Nomadik]

Can anyone tell me the difference between the mkI and mkII versions of this lens?

Thanks!

[mbn]

The TDP (http://the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-TS-E-24mm-f-3.5-L-II-Tilt-Shift-Lens-Review.aspx) review explains the differences pretty well.

[jdizzle]

The TDP (http://the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-TS-E-24mm-f-3.5-L-II-Tilt-Shift-Lens-Review.aspx) review explains the differences pretty well.

Hehe! I like how he points out Buyer's Remorse Protection. I read the review a while back and he's spot on. :)

[ncsa]

Subscribing - I have a crop body but looking at this lens with v.keen interest - wonderful captures thoughout this thread - inspiring.

[ken2000ac]

This lens continues to amaze me. I wouldn't say that any of my other lenses are slouches, but this one just puts them to shame. I was looking through a couple of shots that I didn't end up displaying (unhappy with the content in the frame), and I was just marveling at the sharpness, lack of flare/CA/distortion, and overall optical quality.

I can read number plates on vehicles from a block away. My other primes are sharp indeed, but not THIS sharp, and certainly not as sharp for being only 24mm.

I'm *really* hoping Canon releases an updated 45 or 50mm TSE of similar caliber to this lens. I'll sell my 35L in a heart beat and replace it.

[GoHokiesGo]

Maybe this was covered earlier in the thread, but I've been admiring the amazing shots over just the past 10 or so pages!

Do the TS-E lenses work on crop body cameras, or will I get some type of weird vignetting? It seems everyone in the thread so far has a full-frame.

I'm going to Ireland in 2 weeks, and I'm thinking that maybe I should try renting one for the trip. The landscapes are blowing my mind, incredible shots guys!

[wimg]

Maybe this was covered earlier in the thread, but I've been admiring the amazing shots over just the past 10 or so pages!

Do the TS-E lenses work on crop body cameras, or will I get some type of weird vignetting? It seems everyone in the thread so far has a full-frame.

I'm going to Ireland in 2 weeks, and I'm thinking that maybe I should try renting one for the trip. The landscapes are blowing my mind, incredible shots guys!
No, it won't vignette, just that with its wide image circle, it is truly amazing on FF. A normal FF 24 mm has some vignetting towards the corners of the image, not this one.

Of course on APS-C it has the same AoV as a 38 mm lens on FF, so say, a short standard lens.

I'd suggest you rent a TS-E 17L if you want to use it as a WA lens :D (27 mm FF equivalent). And that is just as good...

Kind regards, Wim

[GoHokiesGo]

No, it won't vignette, just that with its wide image circle, it is truly amazing on FF. A normal FF 24 mm has some vignetting towards the corners of the image, not this one.

Of course on APS-C it has the same AoV as a 38 mm lens on FF, so say, a short standard lens.

I'd suggest you rent a TS-E 17L if you want to use it as a WA lens :D (27 mm FF equivalent). And that is just as good...

Kind regards, Wim

Awesome - thanks for the info Wim! I went and browsed through the TS-E 17 thread right after this one, both have some amazing shots. I've been wanting to rent a new lens to try out lately, but haven't been able to pinpoint what I want - these TS lenses give me a cool new perspective to give a try!

[wimg]

Awesome - thanks for the info Wim! I went and browsed through the TS-E 17 thread right after this one, both have some amazing shots. I've been wanting to rent a new lens to try out lately, but haven't been able to pinpoint what I want - these TS lenses give me a cool new perspective to give a try!
Absolutely! :D

These two lenses are the best out there available in these FLs, and they are actually in a class of their own, that's how good they are.

Kind regards, Wim

[jdizzle]

This lens continues to amaze me. I wouldn't say that any of my other lenses are slouches, but this one just puts them to shame. I was looking through a couple of shots that I didn't end up displaying (unhappy with the content in the frame), and I was just marveling at the sharpness, lack of flare/CA/distortion, and overall optical quality.

I can read number plates on vehicles from a block away. My other primes are sharp indeed, but not THIS sharp, and certainly not as sharp for being only 24mm.

I'm *really* hoping Canon releases an updated 45 or 50mm TSE of similar caliber to this lens. I'll sell my 35L in a heart beat and replace it.
I'm with you! This lens is undeniable in it's characteristics. :)

[rusty.jg]

I just love this lens - I keep zooming into pics and scrolling around only to scroll across a corner and not realise I'm near the edge - its just magic right across the frame. Focussing is a bit mind bending but once you get the hang of visualising the "wedge" in your head, it becomes a lot easier. Love it.

[jdizzle]

I just love this lens - I keep zooming into pics and scrolling around only to scroll across a corner and not realise I'm near the edge - its just magic right across the frame. Focussing is a bit mind bending but once you get the hang of visualising the "wedge" in your head, it becomes a lot easier. Love it.

Yes! It's a pixel peepers wonderland! ;)

[ncsa]

I am soo tempted, have read this thread and may others around the inter-tubes - now really thinking about pulling the trigger on one - have also been looking at the TS-E 17mm - hope no buyers remorse - might have to sleep on it a bit or not :D

[jdizzle]

I am soo tempted, have read this thread and may others around the inter-tubes - now really thinking about pulling the trigger on one - have also been looking at the TS-E 17mm - hope no buyers remorse - might have to sleep on it a bit or not :D

Buyer's remorse? Never heard of it. ;)

[jdizzle]

http://www.darklightimaging.com/img/s11/v37/p816024152-5.jpg

[ncsa]

As an interim would using 77mm filters be practical or introduce to much vignetting?

[MadTony]

Good news! I just bought one! (this thread was a big influence). Just need to wait until christmas before I can start playing with it!

B&H had it for $1939, that was enough to put me over the edge!

[jdizzle]

Good news! I just bought one! (this thread was a big influence). Just need to wait until christmas before I can start playing with it!

B&H had it for $1939, that was enough to put me over the edge!
Congrats Adam! Merry X-Mas! :)

[david lacey]

Good news! I just bought one! (this thread was a big influence). Just need to wait until christmas before I can start playing with it!

B&H had it for $1939, that was enough to put me over the edge!

Darn it why did you mention this I went and looked and the TS-E 17mm is on sale too!

[jdizzle]

Darn it why did you mention this I went and looked and the TS-E 17mm is on sale too!
Hehe! I wound up buying both during the rebates. ;)

[david lacey]

Hehe! I wound up buying both during the rebates. ;)

Can I borrow your wallet?:cool:

Which one do you like better?

[jdizzle]

Can I borrow your wallet?:cool:

Which one do you like better?
Hehe! Hard to pick a winner of the two. I love both of them. :)

[david lacey]

Hehe! Hard to pick a winner of the two. I love both of them. :)

I am a starving artist and a minimalist. I will just keep looking at everyones great pictures and eat ramen and save my pennies.

[jdizzle]

I am a starving artist and a minimalist. I will just keep looking at everyones great pictures and eat ramen and save my pennies.
Hehe! If I had to pick one, it would be the 24 since it can take filters. :)

[david lacey]

Hehe! If I had to pick one, it would be the 24 since it can take filters. :)

It would be a nice compliment and different than my 35L on the wide side.
Big filters 82mm damn. I don't really know much about filters yet other than ND filters. My 24-70 is blah at 24mm good for what it is but it's the weakest focal length of that lens for sure.

[ken2000ac]

It would be a nice compliment and different than my 35L on the wide side.


That's a good description of their relationship. I use them for completely different things most of the time. Considering they both excel at those different things, I think they're a great pair to have in the bag.

[ncsa]

Mine arrived today - :)

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6100/6375757575_cf52f716c5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ncsabkk/6375757575/)
Crown (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ncsabkk/6375757575/) by ncsabkk (http://www.flickr.com/people/ncsabkk/), on Flickr

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6235/6375832357_ba912cc670_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ncsabkk/6375832357/)
Toyland (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ncsabkk/6375832357/) by ncsabkk (http://www.flickr.com/people/ncsabkk/), on Flickr

[MadTony]

Anyone have any experience using 77mm filters with a step up (or is it step down?) ring? Obviously it will vignette at full shift, but I'm wondering if it will vignette at all positions, or where the line is.

(i have a feeling a set of 82mm filters is in my future, but using 77's is appealing in the meantime.)

[jdizzle]

Ask Kenny. I think he uses a 77mm 10 stop ND with a step down ring. :)

[ken2000ac]

^^^ I'm in a rush at the moment, but I believe the post Julian is talking about is on page 13 or 14. Or you could do a search - I've posted on the subject probably 6-7 times now.

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6222/6378817493_ff7bbf04da_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken2000ac/6378817493/)
Frederick &amp; George (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken2000ac/6378817493/) by kenny mccartney (http://www.flickr.com/people/ken2000ac/), on Flickr

[ncsa]

Thanks Kenny - answered my question - found your post here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=10297662&postcount=209)

^^^ I'm in a rush at the moment, but I believe the post Julian is talking about is on page 13 or 14. Or you could do a search - I've posted on the subject probably 6-7 times now.

[MadTony]

Awesome! Thanks, guys! (i did a search, but didn't get to the post you linked before you posted it. That's exactly what I was looking for!

[jdizzle]

Mine arrived today - :)

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6100/6375757575_cf52f716c5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ncsabkk/6375757575/)
Crown (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ncsabkk/6375757575/) by ncsabkk (http://www.flickr.com/people/ncsabkk/), on Flickr


Toyland (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ncsabkk/6375832357/) by ncsabkk (http://www.flickr.com/people/ncsabkk/), on Flickr
I like the first one but, it's leaning a bit to the right. :)

[jdizzle]

^^^ I'm in a rush at the moment, but I believe the post Julian is talking about is on page 13 or 14. Or you could do a search - I've posted on the subject probably 6-7 times now.

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6222/6378817493_ff7bbf04da_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken2000ac/6378817493/)
Frederick &amp; George (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ken2000ac/6378817493/) by kenny mccartney (http://www.flickr.com/people/ken2000ac/), on Flickr
Love the 4x5 format Kenny.

[ken2000ac]

Cheers, Julian! I thought I cropped it to 1x1, though - can't remember. What's neat is that when I cropped it I only had to take 20 pixels off of one side to get the crop I wanted. I was like... when I didn't think I could love this lens any more...

Sorry for being in a hurry, guys - but I'm glad you found it! I can answer other questions later, too. But actually, at this point, I don't think I'm any longer the only one using 77mm filters with this lens...