Canon EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

[bauerman]

I was surprised to see that there was not an archive for this great little lens. An older lens that was released in the 90's, but with great optical performance and a nice feature set. One of Canon's initial attempts at an UWA lens and the little brother to an L lens with the same focal range.

Not as wide as many of its EF cousins (nor as long) but above average build quality, metal lens mount, distance scale, internal focusing and full time manual focusing through the inclusion of a fast and silent ring USM focusing motor. Also a slightly faster aperture offering than many less expensive wide angle lenses with f/3.5 on the wide end and f/4.5 on the long.

Hopefully starting this thread will prove that there are a few people still out there using this hidden gem of a lens. I will post some recent samples that I have taken to kick things off.

From a recent car show here in my town.....

Canon EOS-1D, f/4 @ 25 mm, 1/1250, ISO 200

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p964701393-5.jpg

Canon EOS-1D, f/4.5 @ 20 mm, 1/400, ISO 200

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p1042037468-5.jpg

Canon EOS-1D, f/3.5 @ 20 mm, 1/1600, ISO 200

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p819603314-5.jpg

Canon EOS-1D, f/4 @ 28 mm, 1/800, ISO 200

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p750965390-5.jpg

[bauerman]

Another sample from my recent trip to the Oregon Coast. This one at 20mm and f/8.

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p664230189-5.jpg

[jacobsen1]

nothing to see here..... move along....

:lol:

[bauerman]

Ben,

You actually had the "L" version of this lens - this archive thread is for the non-L version that has the ring USM focusing motor and the variable aperture. What tipped me off initially - even before viewing your comparison photo - was the fact that you mentioned focusing noise as this less expensive version has none of that with the USM motor. They did not give the L the same USM motor.

Nice shots though!:) The "L" version has an archive thread here that is in desperate need of samples as well.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=515581&highlight=20-35


This is what the non-L version looks like - and it is also built very well in my opinion and it actually is quite light.

[jacobsen1]

fixed!

[DDWD10]

I just picked up this lens on craigslist for the pittance of $80, and I am so impressed with it that I'm considering selling my 18-55mm IS. The sharpness wide open is surprisingly crisp, even the corners are decent on my 30D. The USM is great and I love the fully-internal zoom mechanism.

[bauerman]

I just picked up this lens on craigslist for the pittance of $80, and I am so impressed with it that I'm considering selling my 18-55mm IS. The sharpness wide open is surprisingly crisp, even the corners are decent on my 30D. The USM is great and I love the fully-internal zoom mechanism.

Finally! another regular poster with this lens to add to this thread! I too am a big fan of this lens and think its another hidden gem from Canon's past - similar to the 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5. Looking forward to seeing some of your shots with the lens.

You got a great deal on it too......my local craigslist never has photographic gems like that.

[DDWD10]

Funny story... It was listed for $50, I called the guy and agreed to meet him. About 5 minutes down the road he calls and tells me that he's received ten emails in the past half hour and he thinks he might have undercharged. I ask him what he wanted for it and he said "I don't want to sound like a jerk, but I think I'll have to ask $80." Of course that was fine by me!

I bought this lens thinking I would not be too impressed with it and ultimately sell it for a healthy profit, but it just keeps churning out consistently-great, sharp images! I will have samples soon. I am currently without an internet connection (using my BlackBerry).

[bauerman]

Funny story... It was listed for $50, I called the guy and agreed to meet him. About 5 minutes down the road he calls and tells me that he's received ten emails in the past half hour and he thinks he might have undercharged. I ask him what he wanted for it and he said "I don't want to sound like a jerk, but I think I'll have to ask $80." Of course that was fine by me!

I bought this lens thinking I would not be too impressed with it and ultimately sell it for a healthy profit, but it just keeps churning out consistently-great, sharp images! I will have samples soon. I am currently without an internet connection (using my BlackBerry).

That is the kind of seller I NEVER see on my local craigslist! You did get a smokin' deal on it as they can sell for close to $200 in good condition. (And they are worth that amount.)

Still looking for some samples from your lens! ;)

[DDWD10]

Indoor shot, handheld:

http://i26.tinypic.com/vh9lc1.jpg

Outdoor, wide open:

http://i26.tinypic.com/29awt4w.jpg

Decent corners. It seems to be on par with my 18-55mm IS wide open and stopped down (this is a complement). I'd love to see some FF samples with this lens!

[DDWD10]

This shot at 20mm, f/3.5 with 100% crop:

http://i32.tinypic.com/1ig7jm.jpg

[hz536n]

Canon EOS 5 and Fuji Sensia slide film

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1253/1353670536_504ac607b4_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1409/1170625855_7d877ad7a1_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2097/2073815053_c63565afe6_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2103/2093726830_07bcd2d0ff_o.jpg

[bauerman]

VERY nice stuff posted guys - great to see some shots as well using film and this lens....thanks for posting those. Would love to see more slide film examples if you have them.

Looks like you got a nice $80 copy DDWD!

I need to re-attach this lens today and get some more for this thread......had my 70-210mm glued to my 1D for a week now. Time for a switch.

[bauerman]

More cars samples since I have not been able to get outside to take any shots recently......

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p938544819-4.jpg

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p1048975213-4.jpg

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p691234860-4.jpg

[bauerman]

A few more from the Oregon Coast this summer.............with the Canon 20-35....

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p541378571-4.jpg

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p1036736398-5.jpg

Pardon my dirty sensor - it has since been cleaned!!

[bauerman]

One of my project truck from earlier today.......love the sharpness I am getting even shooting wide open at f/3.5...........

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p75913749.jpg

[zildjansg]

cool!

[bauerman]

Another one as I still have this lens and still like using it........

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p1071669013.jpg

20mm @ f/5.6

[Steveod]

I think I need to own it again ,worked great on my 1D

[bauerman]

I think I need to own it again ,worked great on my 1D

All the pics I have posted in this thread were made with my 1D as well......nice wide lens for a 1.3X crop body for sure. I also prefer to buy most lenses that are full frame compatible, which this one is.

[RenoJohn]

What is a fair price on this lens in good condition. I have the opportunity to buy one, -and can't find any price comparisons (well besides the 80bucks on this thread that is obviously low)

Thanks

[DDWD10]

I sold mine (which I bought for $80) for $155.

[bauerman]

I was going to say between $160 and $200........

[RenoJohn]

Thanks much ...appreciate the info

[bauerman]

Thanks much ...appreciate the info

Are you going to buy it?

[RenoJohn]

Are you going to buy it?Well, thanks to the help here, I made an educated offer ...seems a bit lower than the seller thinks it's worth, but she's open and this lens will possibly be part of a package of other things I hope to buy from her.

I hope to use the lens for birthday parties and such .....looks like it might be a good/reasonable solution.
I sure am impressed with many of your pics on this thread!

[bauerman]

You will love that ring-usm focusing motor...you will wonder when you half press the shutter button if the lens is actually working!

[bauerman]

This thread needed another photo.....there has to be a number of these lenses still in use......post some examples people!

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p51265112.jpg

[mangrovedutch]

This thread needed another photo.....there has to be a number of these lenses still in use......post some examples people!

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p51265112.jpg

I will as soon as I get the lens. Currently looking at one priced at $260 AUS, probably a bit pricey, but they don't seem to come up all that often. Once in the bag, I'll get some Australiana happening ;). I am only a newbie, the last time I picked up a camera was 20 years ago. So bear with me guys, I can only get better.

Regards, Dutch

[roopaw]

I will as soon as I get the lens. Currently looking at one priced at $260 AUS, probably a bit pricey, but they don't seem to come up all that often. Once in the bag, I'll get some Australiana happening ;). I am only a newbie, the last time I picked up a camera was 20 years ago. So bear with me guys, I can only get better.

Regards, Dutch

Hey Dutch, I'm in SEQ too. My 20-35mm just arrived this morning ex ebay for AUD$208. It looks to be in good nick and I'll be out this weekend to try it.

And welcome to POTN!

[bauerman]

Post examples as soon as you can guys, I think you will really enjoy this lens......

[roopaw]

Will do, but you've set the bar pretty high!

[bauerman]

Will do, but you've set the bar pretty high!

Nice - I like you already roopaw!!! ;)

[roopaw]

OK, here's some shots from my afternoon with the 20-35mm.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4431079701_39e1017c24_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4431079309_9f86f3ee3e_b.jpg

I certainly enjoyed using the lens, but know I've still got a lot to learn.

[bauerman]

Love them both - really enjoy the color in the second one and the lower angle it looks like you used to take it. Can you post the EXIF information for them both?

As a side effect, I'm pretty bitter about where you live now too.....

[roopaw]

Thanks for that, it is a great place to live and even with the poor weather this weekend, still opportunities for the odd shot or two.

As for the EXIF, this is the first shot:

Exposure: 0.067 sec (1/15)
Aperture: f/22.0
Focal Length: 20 mm
ISO Speed: 100

and this is the blue one

Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/1600)
Aperture: f/8.0
Focal Length: 20 mm
ISO Speed: 400

There's quite a lot more EXIF detail at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/roopaw/4431079309/meta/in/photostream

[bauerman]

That 20mm focal length is pretty fun to play with photographically. And this lens is pretty sharp overall. I think that you will find you can shoot at f/3.5 as well and the sharpness is still primarily there. That is not something you can say about a lot of today's kit lenses.

[roopaw]

I'll give that a try this weekend. One thing I did notice about f/22 is that I really need to clean my sensor!

[bauerman]

I'll look forward to those samples - I will try to mount mine over the next few days and grab some shots as well. This thread needs some more faces and more color!

[bauerman]

Nothing special about this shot of my wife sitting in our SUV.....other than it was taken wide open at f/3.5 and the sharpness is very apparent. Here is the original shot and a 100% crop of her mouth......no additional sharpening or processing - right out of the camera. This same shot with other lenses I have owned would have been so soft at this aperture....

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p851908531.jpg

100% crop

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p905665361.jpg

[roopaw]

That's pretty good. I'll post my efforts on the weekend.

[roopaw]

Here's some shots wide open, or very close to it. The flower and leaf shots are more or less 100% crops as my original framing wasn't great. They've also been subjected to fairly heavy-handed pp, but I'm not averse to the noise and the effect it gives.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2772/4468893274_4c3a213a68_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4468102327_30200a3b7a_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2747/4468878256_bcd7c2d5ae_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2746/4468103783_e97ec2ea59_b.jpg

Other size variations here:http://www.flickr.com/photos/roopaw/

Also, this is my 100th post. Only taken 4 years and 14 days.

[bauerman]

Good stuff for your 100th post to be sure! I like them all. I really like the lighting in the second one. Are you still impressed with this lens?

[roopaw]

Thank you.

I think overall, yes, I am. I really wanted the 17-40mm and if budget allowed, the 16-35mm. But as they're roughly 4 and 8 times more expensive, that's not going to happen right now.

The 20-35mm allows me to get the effects I want and will stay on my camera until hopefully I pick up some skills that might justify an L.

[bauerman]

Thank you.

I think overall, yes, I am. I really wanted the 17-40mm and if budget allowed, the 16-35mm. But as they're roughly 4 and 8 times more expensive, that's not going to happen right now.

The 20-35mm allows me to get the effects I want and will stay on my camera until hopefully I pick up some skills that might justify an L.

Extremely refreshing attitude and not seemingly the norm on this or other forums. I'm glad you are part of this thread....

[roopaw]

Very glad to be here. What shall we turn our 20-35's to next?

[bauerman]

Very glad to be here. What shall we turn our 20-35's to next?

We are currently over in Oregon on Spring Break for the week and are headed to a tulip festival tomorrow.....I plan on taking lots of pics of 60 acres of different colored tulips, but I don't have the 20mm with me.....don't like traveling with a huge bag of equipment. I should have brought it along....

[roopaw]

Have a great time and post some shots somewhere for us to see.

[bauerman]

I might cheat and post a couple here.....I don't think that will take this thread off track too much....headed there now.

[roopaw]

Took the kids and the dog to the beach.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4486113766_f668b14801_b.jpg

[bauerman]

Really nice shot, but if you post too many more warm beach shots....I might snap......

[roopaw]

OK, OK, I think my 1D could do with a break from the salt spray anyway.:)

[bauerman]

My son in the backyard this week expressing his displeasure with the look on his face that I was interrupting his swinging time with 'dad's camera'.

f/4.5 at 20mm - love the sharpness of this lens when not stopped down much.

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p893284149.jpg

[roopaw]

Great colors too. That looks like it might also be the face he shows Mom on the vegetables issue.

[bauerman]

Agreed on the colors - no adjustment there post processing.....bright and vivid out of the camera. And you are spot on with regards to the vegetable issue.....or a long list of other foods. I have picky eaters.

[bauerman]

Not the sharpest shot as I was using AI Servo with fast moving kids - but I thought this one was fun......with the 20-35mm. AI Servo works well with this lens as it has the USM motor, unlike a lot of the kit lens and other inexpensive lenses people use everyday.

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p679827266.jpg

[Steveod]

Not the sharpest shot as I was using AI Servo with fast moving kids - but I thought this one was fun......with the 20-35mm. AI Servo works well with this lens as it has the USM motor, unlike a lot of the kit lens and other inexpensive lenses people use everyday.

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p679827266.jpg
A Lion in its cage

[bauerman]

A Lion in its cage

LOL - you don't know how right you are....;)

[bauerman]

The daughter showing me her 'owie" on her elbow.

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p240253334.jpg


Camera makeCanon
Camera modelCanon EOS 30D
Focal length35 mm
Exposure1/400 at f/5.6
FlashNot fired, compulsory mode
Exposure bias+2/3 EV
Exposure modeAuto
Exposure prog.Aperture priority
ISO speedISO 200
Metering modePattern

[roopaw]

Nice shot Bauerman, not just the subject, composition and lighting but the journalistic aspect too.

[bauerman]

Nice shot Bauerman, not just the subject, composition and lighting but the journalistic aspect too.

Thanks - looking forward to more samples from your 20-35 as well, even if they are warm beach shots!

[roopaw]

Thanks - looking forward to more samples from your 20-35 as well, even if they are warm beach shots!

Now you say that, just in time for winter. :)

I do need to get out more with the camera, so watch this space.

[zilos]

Hi Everyone...
so this is my first post here...

I first want to say this forum is awesome!..I'm learning so much!
Anyhow, as I was cleaning out my garage and doing some weekend cleanup, I found my 20-35mm Lense and I was like, "I completeley forgot I had this!" And then I searched here to find what you guys thought of this lense and well, decided to give it a whirl again....I love this lense. I have the 24-70L lense wich is awesome, but so heavy, and this lense is just great. LIght, sharp, etc.

So I decided to take it to my friends pool party he has and these shots came out great.

http://www.zilosphoto.com/Images/MISC/20_35.jpg

http://www.zilosphoto.com/Images/MISC/20_35b.jpg

What do guys think? I might use this lens at the next wedding i do....hmm...

THe Camera I used with this lens is a 5D MK2....LOVE IT!

[bauerman]

I wish I would stumble upon lenses in my garage....sheesh! All I have in mine are tricycles and camping equipment! I like both of the pics and they look like nice, crisp 20-35 shots. I really like that second one though, taken from a great angle and some nice blur...

[roopaw]

Welcome to POTN Zilos.

Nice photos and really like the second one. An outdoor pool table! Not bad even by Queensland standards.

PS: My garage = bugs and partially completed projects!

[zilos]

Thx roopaw for the welcome. THis place is awesome and I am so lucky to find this great forum! All of the input here isfantastic and very informative! Thx everyone.

[semajmiS]

Got this lens for S$300 recently, would said performance is decent for its price, quite a fun lens to use. :D

taken at 20mm f3.5
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff70/shimin8/20mmf35LowRes.jpg
taken at 35mm f4.5
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff70/shimin8/35mmf45isoLowRes.jpg

[bauerman]

Got this lens for S$300 recently, would said performance is decent for its price, quite a fun lens to use. :D


Good stuff! I am glad that you picked up this lens and glad that we have another potentially regular contributor to this thread.....post more as you take them! :)

[bauerman]

You guys left your 20-35's in the bag this past week? Take some PITCHA's!!

Some from a car show on Friday night here in my town. Took the kids and we had a ball. The green Ford shot was taken by my 4 year old daughter......

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v13/p666000498.jpg

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v18/p761280874.jpg

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v18/p1027748218.jpg

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/v18/p856809241.jpg

[roopaw]

The green Ford shot was taken by my 4 year old daughter......

OK, so first you show me up and now the whole family is getting in on the act. :)

I've got to find out how you get those car shots so crisp and the chrome looking so perfect.

A project is keeping me from everything right now, but hopefully back into it soon. The good news is the the Lenmar batteries I bought still have a charge from the last time I went out.

[bauerman]

OK, so first you show me up and now the whole family is getting in on the act. :)

I've got to find out how you get those car shots so crisp and the chrome looking so perfect.

A project is keeping me from everything right now, but hopefully back into it soon. The good news is the the Lenmar batteries I bought still have a charge from the last time I went out.

Loved seeing my little 4 year old lugging around my 30D......worried about the 30D.....but still liked watching it. The owners of the cars did all the work on the chrome, that is for sure. I simply pointed a quality Canon lens at their work.

Lenmar's are good for a 1D - that was what I was using when I had my old dinosaur...

[roopaw]

For some reason I thought you used a 1d - not sure why - and I was thinking about your daughter struggling with the weight of one!

[bauerman]

For some reason I thought you used a 1d - not sure why - and I was thinking about your daughter struggling with the weight of one!

Used a 1D for quite a while - but traded it recently for a 30D and grip. Needed the smaller body for trips and the such. Hauling the 1D and that monster charger and batts on vacations was a nightmare.

[roopaw]

Got up early and went for a wander this morning.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3604/4610135390_9ee6004ea1_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4610135092_6dab5aa74b_b.jpg

[bauerman]

Really nice stuff - love the reflection in the first one to be sure. Architecture in the second is very dramatic...what is that building?

[roopaw]

Really nice stuff - love the reflection in the first one to be sure. Architecture in the second is very dramatic...what is that building?

Thanks bauerman. The white building looks to be the the sales office for the upscale residential housing development at the Royal Pines golf course. A fairly mundane purpose, but the developer isn't the sort to settle for run-of-the-mill.

[roopaw]

A very colorful tree we have in our yard, covered with dew a few mornings ago. Called a Poinsettia, I think.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4674010877_090ccca96d_b.jpg

[bauerman]

Sheesh - you have a Poinsettia growing in your yard.....disliking where you live more and more with each post! Nice shot - I have got to get my 20mm out soon - my 24-60mm Sigma has been glued to my camera lately.

[roopaw]

And there was me looking for something that wouldn't say 'lovely warm place'!

Perhaps I'll wait until it rains and then take pictures of our government buildings. :)

[bauerman]

Perhaps I'll wait until it rains and then take pictures of our government buildings. :)

I look forward to those..... ;)

[introvert images]

I'm seriously thinking of buying a used pair myself...great post!

[bauerman]

I'm seriously thinking of buying a used pair myself...great post!

A used pair?

[roopaw]

Adds a new twist to the idea of a Canon 3D.

[bauerman]

I'm lost.....

[roopaw]

It's OK, I was trying to be funny and and ended up just cryptic.

There's been rumors of a Canon camera called the 3D for years and with talk of a pair of lenses like a 3-D camera has, it struck me as funny.

[kissel]

Moved to 1.3x crop lately, so just got this lens as a wide angle zoom today. So far I like it very much. I guess I will have it until I move completely to primes :)

[roopaw]

Congrats on your purchase. Post some photos when you can.

[kissel]

Thank you! I sure will!

[bauerman]

This is the friendliest little thread on all of POTN....!

[introvert images]

I just won an EF 2-35mm on eBay for $150; I'm excited to put them to good use as I have two events to photograph in a few weeks. I'll be sure to post my experimental work once they arrive.

[introvert images]

I'm new to this set of lens. I just got them a few days ago on eBay at a great deal. I used them on a 'scavenger hunt' over the weekend....here are samples of the results...

[stevemacko]

I just picked up one of these, and I can't wait to try it out!

Steve

[introvert images]

I just picked up one of these, and I can't wait to try it out!

Steve

I'm sure you'll be very pleased with them...enjoy!

[stevemacko]

The mountain image is nothing special, and the light/haze was strong, but I wanted to give the "new" lens a try. I like the colors it produces, and I think it will be my go-to lens for hiking. :-)

This image is shrunk way down... The original is pretty sharp.



Steve


Mountain Image (http://picasaweb.google.com/stevemacko/EF2035#5509531965123421714)

[kissel]

I am quite happy with this great lens, but I've got an offer I can't refuse, haha. Way too good of a deal on 17-40/4L. Has anybody downgraded from 17-40 to 20-35 for reasons other than financial? 8)

[roopaw]

Steve, the attachment doesn't work for me, but I'd like to see it. Can you try inserting a direct link to the image from Flickr or something?

- Simon

[stevemacko]

Sorry about that... I edited my original post.

[mangrovedutch]

You bloody ripper :p, I finally got the 20-35mm, now I just got to get it in my eager little hands. Got it for under Aus$200, gotta be happy about that. Watch this space, cause from what I have seen, this is going to be a fun great lens.

Regards, Dutch

[roopaw]

I just took mine for a ride and it was ideal.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/5023875591_1930fcae1e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roopaw/5023875591/)

[mangrovedutch]

It has landed, you bloody beauty, now waiting for the CPL to show up. Can't wait to play with it. One very very happy Dutchman down under :-D

Dutch

[roopaw]

A bit wet out right now anyway, eh?

[mangrovedutch]

No Roopaw, I live near Greenbank, except for a few spots, we completely missed out. Raining solid 30kms away in any direction, but nothing here. Figures, I rely solely on rain water for my households needs.

Dutch

[roopaw]

Typical! Still, they reckon there's some more coming tomorrow, so perhaps you'll get a drop or two and hopefully use the lens on the weekend. It'll be interesting to see some shots using the CPL as I have never used one.

Here's another recent shot with the 20-35.

- Simon


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4154/5024469250_f6b550496a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roopaw/5024469250/)

[forestlander]

I just took one yesterday.

[bauerman]

LOVE that shot forestlander - thanks for posting it.

[forestlander]

Another two of mine

[roopaw]

Nice shots. The first one is very nice indeed.

[nanette37]

nice shots everyone! looks like a great lens. anyone know where i could buy one?

[kissel]

I bought mine on ebay. Something under 200$, LN condition + original hood. You can find this lens there easily

[nanette37]

thank you =]

[pawko]

on 50d , f/5.0
http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/3466/photo003am.jpg

[bauerman]

Really like that shot pawko........well done.

[stevemacko]

Pawko,

That is very nice! I'm considering the 50D as an upgrade to my 30D, and I wondered how the little 20-35 would perform. It's really a fun lens to use...

[pawko]

thank you ;-)
on 5d 20mm f/5.6
http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/7576/photo005ki.jpg

[hando]

I was given one by someone who bought a 17-40L. It will do me for a while.

[bauerman]

I was given one by someone who bought a 17-40L. It will do me for a while.

VERY nice gift indeed.

[roopaw]

From around Auckland, New Zealand.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5244/5311669222_0ee9d13391_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roopaw/5311669222/)
Whangaparaoa Peninsula (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roopaw/5311669222/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5245/5311116007_04079ed0f1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roopaw/5311116007/)
Albany Sunset (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roopaw/5311116007/)


http://www.flickr.com/photos/roopaw/5311669222/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roopaw/5311669222/)

[pawko]

on 5D f/10:
http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/8178/photo0001vk.jpg

[gonças]

on my 5D Classic

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5293/5401943442_39a53da782_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/greis_photography/5401943442/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/greis_photography/5401943442/) by Gonçalo Reis Bispo (http://www.flickr.com/people/greis_photography/), on Flickr

[bauerman]

Took the 20-35mm to the Old Idaho State Penitentiary this afternoon and had a nice time. Nice day here for Feb 5th and plenty of sun coming in through all the large windows...I noticed a pretty good amount of chromatic aberration when shooting with it wide open, wish it was not there, but not a deal breaker.

I hope that you enjoy these...

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v23/p180168330.jpg

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v20/p159125208.jpg

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/s10/v16/p345008611.jpg

http://jbauer.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v22/p346775312.jpg

[kitacanon]

I just want to thank everyone for your photos and comments...you encouraged me to get this lens...I look forward to posting my photos soon...
I got it this month, along with the Japan made nifty50...
http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/6983/20z50.jpg

[stevemacko]

I like my little 20-35, and it's usually on my camera... Did you pick up a hood with it? You probably already know, but there are knock-off hoods available on-line.

Enjoy!



I just want to thank everyone for your photos and comments...you encouraged me to get this lens...I look forward to posting my photos soon...
I got it this month, along with the Japan made nifty50...
http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/6983/20z50.jpg

[kitacanon]

one of the attractions of the 20-35 is that it's compact....adding a shade seems a bit much...I can always use the old hand shade when needed...but thanks for the info...I see that the knockoff sells for $4...nice...

I should also mention that it's a great combination with the 28-105 and 70-210....all of the 3.5-4.5 series...

...and .....it now means I have a nice "kit" of lenses for a nice 5D if I can find one... :)

[kitacanon]

Well my 20-35 has a problem....it's become a 24-35mm lens...
No problem between 24 and 35 but it only works occasionally below 24mm...

I get Err 01 between 20 and 24mm...and the clean contacts recommendation...

I thought I hoped that it was a just contact cleaning issue, but apparently it's something else...

Any suggestions....?

[kitacanon]

Got a suggested "test" an FM...to use the DoF preview to see if there's a problem with the aperture...and...

Well....I guess it's a sticky aperture...

@ 20mm the DoF preview button has a prolonged buzz at near wide open apertures e.g. 4.5, 5.6

...there's no extended buzz at 24mm and longer nor at smaller apertures (F8 and smaller)

@ 20mm the aperture does close down to apertures F8 and smaller with no Error message and that's okay as in all likelihood I'd use F8 for that FL anyway for better edge to edge sharpness...

It also means that indoors or in low light (shooting wide open) I'm limited to 24mm and narrower FLs...when shooting group shots I wouldn't use 20mm anyway (to limit distortion of people at the edge)

Maybe over time using the smaller apertures (<F8) may be a fix...

Unfortunately the lens fails too often to be of serious use...a sad loss....

[stevemacko]

That bites, but thanks for the update...

I think you really would have enjoyed a functional copy of this lens. I think it's one of those "oldies but goodies". If I decide to sell mine, I'll keep you in mind!

Steve



Got a suggested "test" an FM...to use the DoF preview to see if there's a problem with the aperture...and...

Well....I guess it's a sticky aperture...

@ 20mm the DoF preview button has a prolonged buzz at near wide open apertures e.g. 4.5, 5.6

...there's no extended buzz at 24mm and longer nor at smaller apertures (F8 and smaller)

@ 20mm the aperture does close down to apertures F8 and smaller with no Error message and that's okay as in all likelihood I'd use F8 for that FL anyway for better edge to edge sharpness...

It also means that indoors or in low light (shooting wide open) I'm limited to 24mm and narrower FLs...when shooting group shots I wouldn't use 20mm anyway (to limit distortion of people at the edge)

Maybe over time using the smaller apertures (<F8) may be a fix...

Unfortunately the lens fails too often to be of serious use...a sad loss....

[roopaw]

Unfortunately the lens fails too often to be of serious use...a sad loss....

That's a real shame. It looked to be in great condition too.

[kitacanon]

Thanks for the empathy PotNers...
I can still use it for "set" shots that can be repeated if needed...

[bauerman]

I should also mention that it's a great combination with the 28-105 and 70-210....all of the 3.5-4.5 series...


These are all GREAT lenses that you list - I own them all - and they are the kind of lenses and quality of lenses Canon should be bundling with new cameras rather than the plasticky and slow stuff that comes in boxes these days.....

[gonças]

A couple from my hometown

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5059/5439879204_ea0307a8f2_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/greis_photography/5439879204/)
Castelo de Bode - 60 anos (http://www.flickr.com/photos/greis_photography/5439879204/) by Gonçalo Reis Bispo (http://www.flickr.com/people/greis_photography/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5013/5421971327_79d28463ff_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/greis_photography/5421971327/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/greis_photography/5421971327/) by Gonçalo Reis Bispo (http://www.flickr.com/people/greis_photography/), on Flickr

[roopaw]

Beautiful. I really like the 2nd.

[kitacanon]

Haven't had much time to shoot lately, but had to test my new lens to see how (well) it works...shot from shadows into the bright sky to test for CA as well as edge sharpness and I like 20mm @ F6.3

Full frame got 100/.3/0 USM, the 100% crops got 300/.3/0

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/7421/imgr1339ffsmu13.jpg

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/268/imgr1339ccru33.jpg

http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/298/imgr39ctu33.jpg

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/2300/imgr39ccu33.jpg

http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/3881/imgr39cbu33.jpg

[stevemacko]

I posted this in a 30D thread... I forgot it was taken with the 20-35.

ISO 3200
1/13 second
20mm
f/3.5

516161

[THE Phreak]

Renting one this week for a night club shoot, wish I could own a wide angle :(

[bauerman]

Renting one this week for a night club shoot, wish I could own a wide angle :(

How much are the rental charges? You can buy this lens for $200 bones.

[roopaw]

Some night time shots at Surfers Paradise beach.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5251/5576258341_be29a596fe_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roopaw/5576258341/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5306/5576843270_74d78b0f42_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roopaw/5576843270/)

[roopaw]

Crimson Rosellas at O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5135/5588684612_5225f1a437_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roopaw/5588684612/)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5141/5588090453_e193d268e4_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roopaw/5588090453/)

[bauerman]

Love the color in the bird shots.....

[gonças]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5148/5647119898_b128ae4546_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/greis_photography/5647119898/)
Castelo de Belver (http://www.flickr.com/photos/greis_photography/5647119898/) by Gonçalo Reis Bispo (http://www.flickr.com/people/greis_photography/), on Flickr

[2000Z28M6]

just scored one of these :)

[EWR72]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/5330285132_b1b196385d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8249721@N05/5330285132/)
PETRONAS TOWERS KL (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8249721@N05/5330285132/) by EWR72 (http://www.flickr.com/people/8249721@N05/), on Flickr

[roopaw]

Great shot EWR72!

[EWR72]

Thanks Simon. I think it would be hard not to get a great shot of the Petronas Towers. Simply amazing at night.

[DonSantos]

How does this lens perform on a 5d?

[roopaw]

How does this lens perform on a 5d?

The shots posted by me in this thread during the last 12 months or so are from my 5D and if you have a look at the first page of my Flickr photostream, apart from the first 3 shots, the rest are from the 5D.

For a lens that costs about $200 on eBay, I'm very happy.

[DonSantos]

Thanks! I just picked one up in excellent condition for pretty cheap 170$. My 19-35 quantaray comes in the mail this friday. I'm going to keep one and sell the other but I'll be sure to do some comparisions tests. So far this lens is handling pretty well. 5.6 is as sharp as I would ever want. The vignette at 20mm and f3.5 bothers me a bit but it's overall pretty good wide open.

[DonSantos]

First outing with the canon 20-35mm. Walking my dog around the neighborhood.

iso 200 31mm f5.6 1/250 shutter
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5310/5757412906_5786b34db5_b.jpg

iso 200 35mm f4.5 1/40 shutter
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2349/5756821633_4326b084ba_b.jpg

iso 200 24mm f5.6 1/60 shutter
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2538/5756821807_c645a25a10_b.jpg

iso 800 20mm f4.5 1/500 shutter
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/5757367976_f0a4d1c01a_b.jpg

iso 800 20mm f4.5 1/100 shutter
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2779/5757367904_5bd4cb7e89_b.jpg

[roopaw]

That's quick and nice work Don!

[DonSantos]

Thanks. The canon 20-35mm is an awesome lens. The contrast and sharpness is excellent wide open.

Here are 100% crops of the above with no sharpening

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5310/5766826955_8afca2503d_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5261/5766826917_77ee5bd0f2_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2793/5767369128_cd2279424a_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3551/5767369074_9d46f71896_b.jpg

[roopaw]

Lightroom automatically applies Sharpening = 25 to my shots as part of the RAW conversion/import and I find I still need to add a bit more to that.

Don't suppose you'd share the processing steps & settings for the images above? (or in-camera JPEG settings if not shooting RAW).

- Simon