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Aug 28, 2008 17:11 |  #1156

Dorman wrote in post #6195930 (external link)
Great shots lately in this thread - this is by far my favorite lens, it was my first real lens purchase and it NEVER disappoints. After this weekend my 17-55 will be up for grabs and I'll happilly go back to my 17-40. :)

The very reason that I've never had a want to try the 17-55 Brad.

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Aug 28, 2008 19:13 |  #1157

Tsmith wrote in post #6199121 (external link)
The very reason that I've never had a want to try the 17-55 Brad.

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Lovely image Toney - and you're right, the 17-40 (to me at least) is better than the 17-55. Yes it lacks 2.8, yes it lacks IS, yes it lacks 15mm more length. It is hands down less versatile, but sometimes about the build/feel, color/contrast, and sharpness keep me coming back. It's all about the user experience really, and the 17-40 for me delivers. Whenever I am using my 17-55 (weddings, events) I always wish it was my 17-40. So, the 17-55 is going soon, and will probably be replaced with a 24, 35, or 50L to give me back some speed.



  
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Aug 28, 2008 19:24 |  #1158

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Aug 30, 2008 04:53 |  #1159

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Here's my contribution... the 17-40 is a lens that is usually mounted on my 20D for landscape shoots... Occasionally I use it as a portrait lens too... Versatile enough, I must say, as long as you know how to squeeze out the best out of it...

1) Morning dew on a fern at close to min focussing distance
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I love the colours in your shots, do you use filters or is it just in post processing


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Sep 04, 2008 01:28 as a reply to  @ aladyforty's post |  #1160

City glow in the country.
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Sep 04, 2008 01:51 |  #1161

heres one ...some glare but its cuz it was kinda direct facing the sun..

what could i have done to make this shot better?

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but if i took this pic with the kit lens (which is what i used most 2nd to the 50mm f/1.8) i wouldntve gotten even close to what i have right now..

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Sep 04, 2008 19:51 as a reply to  @ quickster's post |  #1162

hmmm for me...i would start with cropping the bottom up closer to the tires, crop out more of the left side.....try to diffuse/balance the bright light on the cars front left side. as far as the shot...perhaps shoot level with the top of the hood, just catching the sun on the cars right side above the back glass. also maybe shoot at around f4 or less to blurr out the big truck going by or f16 for more detail beyond the car. I am still much a novice so i could be misleading....:rolleyes:


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Sep 04, 2008 19:55 as a reply to  @ 1downfall's post |  #1163

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Sep 04, 2008 20:14 |  #1164

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Sep 04, 2008 21:58 as a reply to  @ wallybud's post |  #1165

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Sep 04, 2008 22:20 |  #1166

I want this lens so badly! Hopefully I'll have one before the year is out :D


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Sep 05, 2008 22:21 |  #1167

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I want this lens so badly! Hopefully I'll have one before the year is out :D

GET IT NOW!
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Sep 06, 2008 18:04 |  #1168

I finally got to do a real test with the 17-40 ... I think I like it...

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Sep 06, 2008 18:35 |  #1169

You'd make a 18-55 look good. :lol:




  
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Sep 06, 2008 18:35 |  #1170

Is that some where on the Yucatan?

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I finally got to do a real test with the 17-40 ... I think I like it...

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