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5D MkII & 17-40mm f4L USM
Well, weak willed as I am and after seeing Phil's results with his new wide angle zoom lens, I have gone out and splashed the cash and bought myself a Canon 17-40mm f4L USM lens.
It's to go on the 5D MkII so I get the full benefit of the 17mm end with no sensor crop.
I must say it does feel well made as "L" lens do. I tried a few shots this afternoon but only had half an hour so opportunity was limited. My first thought was to see how it faired with flare. So I took a couple of shots with the sun in the frame and some with it just out of frame.
It does seem to handle the sun in the frame rather well. With the sun just out of shot the contrast is reduce quite a bit by flare but I think it could well be helped with a little work in PS.
Here's a few more that I took. Not works of art
, just me having a play.
So far so good. I hope to give it a real test tomorrow and I let you know how it goes.
Steve
It's to go on the 5D MkII so I get the full benefit of the 17mm end with no sensor crop.
I must say it does feel well made as "L" lens do. I tried a few shots this afternoon but only had half an hour so opportunity was limited. My first thought was to see how it faired with flare. So I took a couple of shots with the sun in the frame and some with it just out of frame.
It does seem to handle the sun in the frame rather well. With the sun just out of shot the contrast is reduce quite a bit by flare but I think it could well be helped with a little work in PS.
Here's a few more that I took. Not works of art
, just me having a play.So far so good. I hope to give it a real test tomorrow and I let you know how it goes.
Steve
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Kit 1 Canon 5D MkII Canon24-105mm f4L IS USM Canon 70-200mm f2.8L IS USM Canon 17-40mm f4L USM Canon 100mm f2.8 USM Macro Canon 70-200 f4L USM Canon MT-24EX Macro Flash |
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Lol good one Steve! Really like number 3 
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Looks like a great lens
Just love the boat image, it's really nice 
Just love the boat image, it's really nice
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Some nice shots there Steve, I am really drawn to the photo of the boat
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Kit 1 Canon 20D Canon 28-135 3.5-5.6 IS USM Canon 70-300 4-5.6 IS USM Canon 100 2.8 USM Macro Canon 10-22mm 3.5-4.5 Canon 50mm 1.4 Canon 85mm 1.8 |
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Nice examples Steve.
I'm sure you will have lots of fun with that lens and I look forward to more pictures.
You could do some of those slightly odd looking dog portraits !
I'm sure you will have lots of fun with that lens and I look forward to more pictures.
You could do some of those slightly odd looking dog portraits !
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Kit 1 Canon 1D Mark 3 Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II |
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You're going to enjoy that lens - and we will enjoy the results. I hope you've managed to hide the receipt and credit card invoice from the missus - or you are in real trouble!!! 
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I will be in deep poo if she finds out
Beauty of having separate bank accounts.
I'm looking forward to getting out with it to see what it can do.
Steve
Beauty of having separate bank accounts.
I'm looking forward to getting out with it to see what it can do.
Steve
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Kit 1 Canon 5D MkII Canon24-105mm f4L IS USM Canon 70-200mm f2.8L IS USM Canon 17-40mm f4L USM Canon 100mm f2.8 USM Macro Canon 70-200 f4L USM Canon MT-24EX Macro Flash |
Kit 2 Canon 5D, Canon 40D, Canon 20D |
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I'm fond of Photo # 1. I like the contrast as it adds highlights where they belong. Good composition & exposure. Crisp!
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