Which prime to replace my 17-40L?

Either keep the 17-40 of get the 16-35, its the only zoom i still have because no prime will compare

The 16-35L doesn't appeal to me as much for whatever reason.

How's the Sigma 30mm f1.4?

dandan1 wrote in post #11376542
Thanks guys!

To those with the 17-40L already, do you guys also buy/use wide primes in addition to the 17-40L? I'm trying to see what the reason would be for the over lapping ranges. I'd guess faster glass?

For me, yes, faster glass. I have a 17-40 and just recently picked up a 24LII. For me, it's a focal length I can use quite a bit. I do wish they had a 20mm or so of equal quality. I'm still thinking of replacing the 17-40 with the 16-35 but I have less reason to do so, now.

bohdank wrote in post #11379255
For me, yes, faster glass. I have a 17-40 and just recently picked up a 24LII. For me, it's a focal length I can use quite a bit. I do wish they had a 20mm or so of equal quality. I'm still thinking of replacing the 17-40 with the 16-35 but I have less reason to do so, now.

Is it because you still like the flexibility of the 17-40L the reason why you still have the lens?

Yes. The F4 is really not a big deal. I tend to use it in such ways where I usually want more DOF rather than less, regardless of the lighting which does pose problems at times. The only way out is to raise the ISO since I can't bleed off more speed (I shoot concerts) to make up for the smaller aperture. Some venues have really lousy lighting. I run the 5DII almost always at ISO3200 and am happy with the results although 1600 would, obviously, be better.

I haven't see any reviews of the new Tokina 16-28 f2.8 and it's been out for quite awhile now.

That could be an interesting lens.

So I did some testing last night with the 17-40L, for the last time.

Took some shots on a tripod at 17mm, 20mm, 24mm, 35mm and 40mm and I think I'm comfortable at the 24mm range. It's just close enough, for me, compared with 17mm, although a 20mm lens wouldn't be too shabby either.

again, man, there's NO cheaper lens that has better IQ and similar focal range.

korrektor wrote in post #11382855
again, man, there's NO cheaper lens that has better IQ and similar focal range.

Ugh! You're putting these little voices back in my head!

look, if anything, I'd switch the cameras. I have no idea how you manage your 1ds I. I had it for a week, and it's about the most painful camera I've ever used get a 50d or something

korrektor wrote in post #11382908
look, if anything, I'd switch the cameras. I have no idea how you manage your 1ds I. I had it for a week, and it's about the most painful camera I've ever used get a 50d or something

Ha, I had a 50D prior to this camera and I didn't like it. The 1Ds is leaps and bounds better in it's own way and I love using it, but I know what you mean by being a painful camera.

dandan1 wrote in post #11383111
Ha, I had a 50D prior to this camera and I didn't like it. The 1Ds is leaps and bounds better in it's own way and I love using it, but I know what you mean by being a painful camera.

lol ok

seriously, just go out and shoot, stop obsessing over the lenses ) you have everything you need to create ))

korrektor wrote in post #11383408
lol ok

seriously, just go out and shoot, stop obsessing over the lenses ) you have everything you need to create ))

Haha you're probably right. I do have the need to purchase something in the longer range area, my finger is on the trigger for a 135L or a 70-200L f4.

But for now I wanted to see if something can be done about my closer range setup.

dandan1 wrote in post #11383501
Haha you're probably right. But I do have the need to purchase something in the long range, my finger is on the trigger for a 135L or a 70-200L f4.

But for now I wanted to see if something can be done about my closer range lenses.

The 135L is magic.

I sold my 17-40L and picked up this Sigma 20 1.8. just arrived today

both of these at 1.8 with my 5d2. I was about 6" from the candleholder

contrast adjust only

woolbr8stl wrote in post #11407524
I sold my 17-40L and picked up this Sigma 20 1.8. just arrived today

both of these at 1.8 with my 5d2. I was about 6" from the candleholder

contrast adjust only

I don't know about you guys but I find that bokeh super hazy, I don't really like the look.