took some shots of some flowers in tagaytay mountains. was surprised at how good the 17-55 can get for shooting flowers. was my first time to do the sort with this lens. will experiment again this weekend

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I like the composition Bro.! :)

I like the composition Bro.! :)

thanks i may just snag a 500d just for shooting flowers:)

thanks i may just snag a 500d just for shooting flowers:)

Instant Macro capability. :)

Awesome bokeh.... very charming capture, Carlo... looks like that glass is a winner.

Romy

Instant Macro capability. :)

correct:) but maybe next year

Awesome bokeh.... very charming capture, Carlo... looks like that glass is a winner.

thanks romy i guess my particular lens is not a lemon

correct:) but maybe next year


thanks romy i guess my particular lens is not a lemon

I wouldn't call that lens which almost flew around the world a lemon! :)

I wouldn't call that lens which almost flew around the world a lemon! :)

was worth the wait. a journey of almost 15,000 miles and across 2 continents

Nice capture Carlo. I don't find the bokeh of the 17-55 particularly pleasing but in your image, that was not the case.

I also thought of getting a 500d but opted for a set of Kenko extension tubes instead. Sadly, I haven't even had a chance to use it other than to test if it works when I got it a couple of months ago. :(

regards.

was worth the wait. a journey of almost 15,000 miles and across 2 continents

May I ask how much was the shipping cost?

May I ask how much was the shipping cost?

i got the lens from Donzo88:) he shipped to the wrong person so the lens began its 2 month journey across the united states. all handcarried by close friends. shipping was negligible but the anticipation was a nightmare. was worth the wait though

I like the color contrast and some of the blurring/softness kind of lending some dreamy effect.
cheers,
gil

Nicely composed and very good color contrast. Well done Carlo.

yep have to agree - good compo and color man.

talk about a workhorse lens.. hehe.. carlos use it for all discipline!:)

im still convince you'll get the long glass soon though.:Grin:

was worth the wait. a journey of almost 15,000 miles and across 2 continents

I've heard about it Bro., and surely it's no urban legend... Your lens can be the king of all Smurfs... oooops, I mean 17-55s. :D hahahahahahaha

yep have to agree - good compo and color man.

talk about a workhorse lens.. hehe.. carlos use it for all discipline!:)

im still convince you'll get the long glass soon though.:Grin:

hes currently in cebu playing with my 80-200:) i think my lens will be adopted by the end of the day

Great shot Carlo! Makes me want to buy that Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8! Must resist! :D

Nice shot carlo! :) I really like the colour of the flowers :)

Love the composition and color of the flower, Carlo! Nice capture! :)

hes currently in cebu playing with my 80-200:) i think my lens will be adopted by the end of the day

aha, so you're the owner... hehe.. he said he really like your glass.. kept convincing him to get the VR version... hehehe

aha, so you're the owner... hehe.. he said he really like your glass.. kept convincing him to get the VR version... hehehe

for now im happy with this one. as long as there is light im cool:)