Maybe where you would notice the sharpness difference most would be on a a full frame or 1d where you use a larger portion of the glass for the image.
goatydude Senior Member 528 posts Joined Feb 2008 Location: Sale, Vic, Australia More info | Dec 22, 2011 20:53 | #16 Maybe where you would notice the sharpness difference most would be on a a full frame or 1d where you use a larger portion of the glass for the image. www.gippslandimages.com.au
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Dec 22, 2011 21:10 | #17 goatydude wrote in post #13587636 ![]() Testament to just how tough canon pro gear is really. If the lens did not have the scratch on it, it would have been fully usable, just wouldnt have been able to use a filter or hood. Like to see a 18-55 cop this type of abuse ![]() Glad to hear you weren't attached to it when it happened. If there is one advantage the 18-55 has here, on the used market, you could run over 6 of them and be out less than one 17-40. In fact if there is one lens I own that I would put into harms way at a rally race, it would be my 18-55. Canon 7D/350D, Σ17-50/2.8 OS, 18-55IS, 24-105/4 L IS, Σ30/1.4 EX, 50/1.8, C50/1.4, 55-250IS, 60/2.8, 70-200/4 L IS, 85/1.8, 100/2.8 IS L, 135/2 L 580EX II, 430EX II * 2, 270EX II.
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goatydude Senior Member 528 posts Joined Feb 2008 Location: Sale, Vic, Australia More info | Generally only put my go pro in harms way now, and it has no probs with abuse, had it ran over at least 5 times at the last event, heres a couple of shots would love the new one.
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Winwin Senior Member 702 posts Likes: 3 Joined Mar 2011 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada More info | Dec 23, 2011 00:19 | #19 I have a 17-40L. It's alright on my XSI, a bit better... but I wouldn't say it's amazing compared to the kit lens. That is, it doesn't blow me away. Win.
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Frugal Senior Member ![]() 784 posts Joined May 2009 Location: Northern CA More info | I've owned both. The difference in overall clarity and color rendition is night and day. My 17-40 is noticeably sharper, and has much better clarity, colors and contrast on my 50D. It's a fine lens on a crop at the price I paid though you'll find plenty of nasayers here. Richard
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Dec 23, 2011 01:14 | #21 Those are sweet. Canon 7D/350D, Σ17-50/2.8 OS, 18-55IS, 24-105/4 L IS, Σ30/1.4 EX, 50/1.8, C50/1.4, 55-250IS, 60/2.8, 70-200/4 L IS, 85/1.8, 100/2.8 IS L, 135/2 L 580EX II, 430EX II * 2, 270EX II.
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TheBurningCrown Goldmember ![]() 4,882 posts Likes: 3 Joined Oct 2008 More info | Dec 23, 2011 01:24 | #22 Frugal wrote in post #13588571 ![]() I've owned both. The difference in overall clarity and color rendition is night and day. I'd agree with this. -Dave
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philwillmedia Cream of the Crop 5,253 posts Gallery: 2 photos Likes: 23 Joined Nov 2008 Location: "...just south of the 23rd Paralell..." More info | Dec 23, 2011 01:31 | #23 goatydude wrote in post #13586972 ![]() Ive owned both and two copies of the 17-40 (one died when hit by a rally car)... FEChariot wrote in post #13587185 ![]() Snip. Say what? Holy crap, I need to hear more. You've kept that quiet Dan... Regards, Phil
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rusty.jg Senior Member 855 posts Joined Mar 2009 Location: Cornwall, UK More info | Personally (and I almost dont dare say it to be OR NOT to be = 1 (which is "to be" so that one's cleared up at last
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Dec 23, 2011 09:19 | #25 rusty.jg wrote in post #13589185 ![]() On a t2i, it will of course provide great pictures but not night and day difference to your kit lens (which is possibly what one would expect given the price difference - but that price difference goes into other things rather than just image quality). That's exactly the sort of answer I was looking for, as I know I am getting a lot of good features for the price, I just wasn't sure sharpness was a factor also. But the concensus seems that it's within normal limits, just not one of the few copies with exceptional sharpness. The Basics: Rebel t2i, 18-55mm kit lens, 55-250mm IS, 50mm 1.8
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rusty.jg Senior Member 855 posts Joined Mar 2009 Location: Cornwall, UK More info | Dec 23, 2011 09:27 | #26 aCompanionCube wrote in post #13589696 ![]() ....Also I know I'll get a FF camera within another year and rebuying glass is a shortsighted issue....
to be OR NOT to be = 1 (which is "to be" so that one's cleared up at last
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goatydude Senior Member 528 posts Joined Feb 2008 Location: Sale, Vic, Australia More info | Dec 23, 2011 17:50 | #27 philwillmedia wrote in post #13588737 ![]() You've kept that quiet Dan... Happened at Bega this year, pretty funny really, Ive got a pic of it somewhere. www.gippslandimages.com.au
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