Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

[willrobb]

Here are some sample photos from the second version of Canon's excellent 16-35mm lens. This is my most used lens, as I like the versatility of having decent wide angle and close to 50mm focal length with a crop factor of 1.3. The first two photos have been taken with an EOS 40D and the rest with an EOS 1D MK II.

Really nice set of pics, I enjoyed seeing the pics from my local stomping ground Asakusa and Ueno park at the wide angle as well.

[willrobb]

Here are a couple of my shots with this lens:

Beautiful pics, really like the second one, a real feel of Asia about it...hope I've not put my foot in it and it's actually a temple elsewhere

[willrobb]

Few 16-35 II sample images with 40D

Great live music and travel shots. Really like the composition on the last two, really cool travel images I could imagine seeing in a guidebook.

[hector_carbuccia]

[revup67]

Just got this lens about a week ago.  Presently using it with a EOS 7D.  Hoping at some point to acquire the 5D MKiii if and when it arrives and exploit this lens further

Taken at F8, 1/60th, ISO 100, 33mm, HDR processed with -2,0,+2 bracketing, Aperture Priority

Rev

[OlAf]

IMG_4291_1200 by -OlAf-, on Flickr

[branden]

Awesome shot, I love the colors there.

[candyman]

Just got this lens about a week ago.  Presently using it with a EOS 7D.  Hoping at some point to acquire the 5D MKiii if and when it arrives and exploit this lens further

Taken at F8, 1/60th, ISO 100, 33mm, HDR processed with -2,0,+2 bracketing, Aperture Priority

Rev

Great shot and processing. Looks like a painting

What software do you use to process the HDR files?

[JR]

Just got this lens about a week ago.  Presently using it with a EOS 7D.  Hoping at some point to acquire the 5D MKiii if and when it arrives and exploit this lens further

Taken at F8, 1/60th, ISO 100, 33mm, HDR processed with -2,0,+2 bracketing, Aperture Priority

Rev

Beautiful HDR revup67!  Color vibration and depth very nice...

[4jphotography]

LOVE the 16-35.  Would have to say that it's my go-to lens, though my new version seems to be way more contrasty its predecessor (which found an untimely demise after jumping off a fishing boat. Lenses, no matter how good, can't swim).

1ds3 ISO 1000 27mm f 3.5 1/8sec

1d3 ISO 500 16mm f 6.3 1/800 sec

1ds3 ISO 1250 20mm f 3.5 1/60 sec

5d2 ISO 500 16mm f9 1/1000

5d2 ISO 1250 f3.2 19mm  1/30 sec

5d2 ISO 3200 16mm f2.8 1/125 sec

5d2 ISO 400 16mm f7.1 1/1250 sec

5d2 ISO 640 17mm f6.3 1/200 sec

1ds3 ISO 500 35mm f 8 1/800

[revup67]

Great shot and processing. Looks like a painting

What software do you use to process the HDR files?

Hello Candyman - I used Photomatix though I am careful with the settings and try a variety until I get the effect I am seeking such as vertical / horizontal alignment, reduce ghosting, foliage etc.  Prior to completion there are other settings for tweaking such as Microcontrast.  Even flipping through low,medium, high and maximum can make a world of difference within the lighting section.

Thanks JR and Candyman for the kind words...Rev

[revup67]

"Late Afternoon Shadows"

Specs:  Taken with Canon EOS 7D + Canon 16-35 USM L MKii Settings: 16mm, F9, 1/400s, ISO100, taken at  BNSF Train Yard in Fullerton, CA.   HDR processed.  Additional post processing with ACDSee Pro 3


Late Afternoon Shadows by Revup67, on Flickr

[wickidwombat]

I like the second image alot more revup, maybe its the monochrome

I rarely use photomatix these days but every once in a while i got back to it to play around
I have found that avoiding the temptation to push the strength slider too high has a big impact on how real the scene looks. I try to stay below strength 70

I also find night shots and urban shots can sustain higher strength values before they get to oh my god my eyes are bleeding levels.

I find photomatix automatically oversaturates and outright alters the colours and there is nothing you can do about it. Its too hard to fix this un natural colour shifting afterwards

If you are interested in HDR have a look at this method
http://goodlight.us

[Minnesota Nice]

This is the one lens I want more than any other.

The moving sidewalk picture was really awesome!

[revup67]

I rarely use photomatix these days but every once in a while i got back to it to play around
I have found that avoiding the temptation to push the strength slider too high has a big impact on how real the scene looks. I try to stay below strength 70

I also find night shots and urban shots can sustain higher strength values before they get to oh my god my eyes are bleeding levels.

I find photomatix automatically oversaturates and outright alters the colours and there is nothing you can do about it. Its too hard to fix this un natural colour shifting afterwards

I do agree with you.  After I am done tweaking in Photmatix, I give it another overhaul in ACDSee Pro 3.  correcting pretty much whatever needs to be done.  Thanks for the link, off to work but will have a peek soon.