Picked up a new lens - EF 17-40L - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

amsfoto · 05-29-2009, 07:20 PM

Just picked this up this afternoon, loving it so far. It's much crisper than my 24-70L.

Anyone else using this lens? What are your experiences with it?

Took this shot on the way home:

TWiTCHY · 05-29-2009, 07:28 PM

Ha! That's funny, I just got mine yesterday. Been playing around with it and a circular polarizer. Despite what most people say about using the two together, the darkening of the sky could be an interesting effect.

EDIT: How much did you pay for yours and where did you get it?

scollins · 05-29-2009, 07:28 PM

Wow, it must be the software you used to reduce the image size, but frankly, that picture looks like hell! All the lines look jagged and "digitized" to me.

TWiTCHY · 05-29-2009, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by scollins

All the lines look jagged and "digitized" to me.

Yeah how do you do that anyways?

amsfoto · 05-29-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TWiTCHY

Ha! That's funny, I just got mine yesterday. Been playing around with it and a circular polarizer. Despite what most people say about using the two together, the darkening of the sky could be an interesting effect.

EDIT: How much did you pay for yours and where did you get it?

I paid 780 for mine total at a retail store...it's more than online obviously but I like that I can return it if there is a defect.

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Originally Posted by scollins

Wow, it must be the software you used to reduce the image size, but frankly, that picture looks like hell! All the lines look jagged and "digitized" to me.

I actually like the jagged look, it gives the picture more depth. In CS4 you can choose from a number or resizing options and this is one of them I use sometimes. It shows off the crispness of the image. To each their own I suppose.

I look at is an an effect, it reminds me of video games that aren't anti-aliased...I find it cool. :]

1013mm · 05-29-2009, 07:33 PM

over sharpen or add noise?

scollins · 05-29-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by amsfoto

I actually like the jagged look, it gives the picture more depth. In CS4 you can choose from a number or resizing options and this is one of them I use sometimes. It shows off the crispness of the image. To each their own I suppose.

I look at is an an effect, it reminds me of video games that aren't anti-aliased...I find it cool. :]

It can be a cool effect, but I guess I'm confused as to why you would use that particular adjustment in CS to show off the "crispness" of the lens?

amsfoto · 05-29-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jzhang

over sharpen or add noise?

I never liked how PS sharpened images. I'm guessing the options for resizing actually change the way the pixels are arranged...this is the natural way images are minimized. Normally PS smooths them out to get rid of this effect, and you loose some detail in return...remove that feature and you get a photo like this.

Here is an image taken with my 100-400L and the same effect, in this image it really gives a sense of depth...like you can reach out and touch the tiger...

amsfoto · 05-29-2009, 07:48 PM

Here is a 100% crop of the Porsche image, no PP:

TWiTCHY · 05-29-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by amsfoto

I never liked how PS sharpened images. I'm guessing the options for resizing actually change the way the pixels are arranged...this is the natural way images are minimized. Normally PS smooths them out to get rid of this effect, and you loose some detail in return...remove that feature and you get a photo like this.

Here is an image taken with my 100-400L and the same effect, in this image it really gives a sense of depth...like you can reach out and touch the tiger...

Wow, great shot!

amsfoto · 05-30-2009, 12:05 PM

I pulled up this thread on my laptop and yeah the first pic does look like hell...it looks good on my desktop but on my laptop it really looks crappy. Weird. Oh well :[

asdflkijd · 05-30-2009, 04:41 PM

I love this lens, its by far my favorite walkaround.

I've yet to get a circular polarizer but I plan to in the near future

MrTerryliu · 05-30-2009, 10:17 PM

nice, i just ordered this lens. will be here tuesday.

wut body are u using with it btw

TWiTCHY · 05-30-2009, 11:42 PM

His EXIF info says 5D.

I just used the 17-40mm f/4 for the first time on a "serious" assignment at a weekly exotic round-up. The Lamborghini dealership here brought over 3 new models to show to us, and this was one of them!

I honestly don't think this lens is very sharp, specifically near/at the corners, but then again most UWA lenses are not.

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amsfoto photographer Drives: AW e92 335i, JB 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 571 iTrader: (4)	Here is a 100% crop of the Porsche image, no PP: __________________ Jet Black 135i Coupe - 19" Work VS-XX - KW V2 - BMW Performance - Riss Racing - Burger Motorsports - Active Autowerke - 3DDesign

05-30-2009, 12:05 PM	#11
amsfoto photographer Drives: AW e92 335i, JB 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 571 iTrader: (4)	I pulled up this thread on my laptop and yeah the first pic does look like hell...it looks good on my desktop but on my laptop it really looks crappy. Weird. Oh well :[ __________________ Jet Black 135i Coupe - 19" Work VS-XX - KW V2 - BMW Performance - Riss Racing - Burger Motorsports - Active Autowerke - 3DDesign

05-29-2009, 07:28 PM	#2
TWiTCHY Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '13 X3 35i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,762 iTrader: (0)	Ha! That's funny, I just got mine yesterday. Been playing around with it and a circular polarizer. Despite what most people say about using the two together, the darkening of the sky could be an interesting effect. EDIT: How much did you pay for yours and where did you get it?

05-30-2009, 04:41 PM	#12
asdflkijd Aberry is a scammer Drives: SGM E92 335i, AM E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,434 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2007 E90 335i (Reti ... [4.50] 2008 E92 335i [0.00]	I love this lens, its by far my favorite walkaround. I've yet to get a circular polarizer but I plan to in the near future

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MrTerryliu Brigadier General Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: bay area Posts: 3,186 iTrader: (6)	nice, i just ordered this lens. will be here tuesday. wut body are u using with it btw

05-30-2009, 11:42 PM	#14
TWiTCHY Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '13 X3 35i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,762 iTrader: (0)	His EXIF info says 5D. I just used the 17-40mm f/4 for the first time on a "serious" assignment at a weekly exotic round-up. The Lamborghini dealership here brought over 3 new models to show to us, and this was one of them! I honestly don't think this lens is very sharp, specifically near/at the corners, but then again most UWA lenses are not.

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