i've found my EF28mm f1.8 prime not wide enough to do stuff i've intended for. So i'd like swap it by someone in need of this lens. There is more than half a year of warranty on it.
I'm after the EF-S17-85 f/4-5.6 IS USM (maybe the 17-40 and fix the difference)
You'll find the 17-85mm has a nasty distortion at the 17mm end if you're taking shots of objects close and straight to you.... try it before you buy it. 17-40L is a better cheaper choice.
SmellyTofu wrote:
You'll find the 17-85mm has a nasty distortion at the 17mm end if you're taking shots of objects close and straight to you.... try it before you buy it. 17-40L is a better cheaper choice.
You're right. 80% of the reviewers mention it. Perhaps people keep it until they are amazed of 'what a step up is it from the 18-55 toybone'. Yet it is just a step, and they move on. I think i would want to swap that prime for the 17-40. (and some cash of course)
Zab BBX wrote:
You're right. 80% of the reviewers mention it. Perhaps people keep it until they are amazed of 'what a step up is it from the 18-55 toybone'. Yet it is just a step, and they move on. I think i would want to swap that prime for the 17-40. (and some cash of course)
Not trashing the 17-85IS, I must say when I took it on holidays to Japan, the handheld shots at night with it was way way better than I expected. The below picture originally had the clock face all blown out but taking it a few stops down in RAW when I got home to editted the picture and I was just amazed how I could even see the hour graduations.
(you can see how that pole on the left is bending pretty badly from the barrel distortion).
SmellyTofu wrote:
Not trashing the 17-85IS, I must say when I took it on holidays to Japan, the handheld shots at night with it was way way better than I expected. The below picture originally had the clock face all blown out but taking it a few stops down in RAW when I got home to editted the picture and I was just amazed how I could even see the hour graduations.
(you can see how that pole on the left is bending pretty badly from the barrel distortion).
I see what you mean my 12-24 tokina has less distortion than that at 12mm
17mm, f4, 1/10", ISO 200.
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I see what you mean my 12-24 tokina has less distortion than that at 12mm
That photo isn't too bad at all. If that pole wasn't there the distortion wouldn't be noticed much. (at all?)
But the fact that it was made by freehand makes it very good actually! This IS helps heaps in museums and heritage sites where the 'security' guards can go nuts easy having noticed the tripod. - i wonder how they're get along with monopods.
Oh yeah, IS helps a lot though I don't know which one I'd pick.. IS or faster lens for this kind of photo.
So the thing you've got to be wary of is not to have straight line objects near you or even further if it's very obvious. This makes framing the image just that bit more difficult.
SmellyTofu wrote:
Oh yeah, IS helps a lot though I don't know which one I'd pick.. IS or faster lens for this kind of photo.
So the thing you've got to be wary of is not to have straight line objects near you or even further if it's very obvious. This makes framing the image just that bit more difficult.
This barrel.d. isn't a big drama is it? I think PhotoShop handles that among other lens faults i.e. C.Aber. Big aperture doesn't only stabilize the image, but prevents motion blur as well! But this isn't useful all the time too. Sometimes you may want non shaky photo with motion blur. I just made a series of a rockband. In case of a drummer, you would want to see still face with blurry drumsticks
I went up to C Pasha, but now i rather send up here something different you guys must B sick seeing another pic about the coal hauler.
This shot was made at upper Newcastle, the steelworks. Handheld camera, overcasted sky, done using the 28mm f1.8 a bit stepped down. (some colour beef up with PS.)
my first post here. been loving the work that you've all been posting.
have a quick question/favor to ask...
i've got a couple of friends getting married OS in Oct, but who want some pre-wedding/engagement photos of them in the bridal dress (very asian) to show at their OS wedding reception.
They want to go to either the Hunter or Southern Highlands at the end of August.
My question is, can any of you recommend some locations to go to and shoot? In particular any wineries that might be willing to let us shoot in their grounds for no charge? Most of the wineries i've spoken to in the Hunter charge a surcharge for wedding photography.
I seriously doubt you'd be able to get away with taking photos at the wineries without paying... it is their private property so I'd recommend you ask them before you shoot. If the fee isn't too crazy, I'd say you have to bite the bullet and pay it.
