Something new...

[.:Craigus:.]

Something different from me.. I'm starting to really enjoy the 17-85mm IS USM now..

I've been testing a few different ideas latley, not to mention struggling to take a sharp photo.

I don't condone graffiti but I think some of the artists really have tallent and should be doing something constructive with their time..

Anyway I liked the look of this.

Model: Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
Shutter Speed: 1/8 second
F Number: F/5.0
Focal Length: 38 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Date Picture Taken: Aug 22, 2006, 5:33:39 PM

Click me:
http://tn3-1.deviantart.com/fs11/300W/i/2006/234/7/5/Graffiti_by_J_E_K_Y_L_L.jpg (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/38454988/)

Cheers.

[alexander]

I do like the look through the fence. How hard would it be to the same shot minus the barbed wire?
Alex

[EarthSeaSky]

It's a great graffito Craigus - as you know, I love it and will be adding more images to my collection very soon.

[Mike]

Something different from me.. I'm starting to really enjoy the 17-85mm IS USM now..


I've been testing a few different ideas latley, not to mention struggling to take a sharp photo.

Hi Craigus
I have the same lens on my 20D and have had more than a few problems with getting focus I think it's the multi focus paterns that have caused me problems...so I switch sometimes to a single point using the toggle ...what do you think?

[.:Craigus:.]

I've done so much research on this lens I dream of it at night I'm afraid.. I've managed to narrow it down to three things.

1) Always set your focus to the center point.

2) Always shoot between f/8 and f/16 This lens sufferes seriosly from 'f/stop diffusion'

3) When you can ALWAYS use manual focus. The USM AF isn't really reliable in low or average light situations.

I have taken a series of photos of the same subject from f/4 all the way to f/22 and this lens is very noticeably clearer from f/8 though to f/16. You can read more about this problem HERE (http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/50-comparison/f-stops.htm) Now I know alot of people have no respect for Ken Rockwell but I urge you to read this article with an open mind putting aside any bias you may have.

My images have improved 100% since taking some of his advice.

Cheers.

[Mike]

Have you got any URL's to tests on that specific lens?

[.:Craigus:.]

I have the test images locally but nothing on the web I'm afraid. Just test it your self.

Cheers.