New 24-70 2.8L here.. Yeeeeeees

[remo]

OK, I finally did it:) . No, not the lens, but my first post here. Was reading this forum for probably 6 months. Then, month ago I just went insane and spent fortune. Picked up 20D with 18-55. Was not happy at all. So in addition I picked up 24-70L. At first I was a little frustrated with 24-70 and 20D. Too many images were soft, but some were sharp, so I knew it's not a lens or camera, it's me. Still learning.

What do you think here, is it sharp enough or I should kill myself:lol: for wasting so much money..........

First one is 100% crop of second image. It's my first attempt at macro so be nice.....
Note that I didn't do any Photoshop sharpening.........

[jimchapin468]

Looks pretty good -- What were your camera settings?

[blue_max]

Wow, in at the deep end!

Looks good, but are YOU happy. It's fine, but probably not the ideal subject matter for that lens.

Graham

[condyk]

It's not a macro lens but nice colour, bokeh and a 3D feel. First look, nice one. Now you need to get used to it and enjoy it ... esp. enjoy it.

[remo]

Looks pretty good -- What were your camera settings?

Probably DOF is a little shallow.
Camera settings were:

Aperture Priority
Shutter 1/250
Aperture f4
Focal 70mm
ISO200

[remo]

Crop was sharpened a little;)

[xuxu1]

Congrats on your new lens. Have fun!

That one is still on my shopping list :)

ED

[blue_max]

Remo – that's the money shot!

If that was my walkabout lens, I would be rather pleased with myself.

Graham

[remo]

Thanks.