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Simon ­ Harrison
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Dec 21, 2005 04:49 |  #1

Anyone using this lens, and if so what are you're thoughts on its performance?

Any info greatly appreciated.

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Dec 21, 2005 06:15 |  #2

An Interesting question the whole area of sub 35mm with Canon.

I was leaning towards to EF 20mm. Then I started thinking the EF 17-40 has similar sharpness at the wide end so possibly go for that instead and get a zoom. OK vignetting and distortion will be higher. (See this review http://www.wlcastleman​.com/equip/reviews/17-40/) (external link).

I notice quite a few people having trouble with 17-40 build quality though.

I am still sitting on the fence and would like to here more from other on both lenses.


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Dec 21, 2005 06:15 |  #3

Its a great lens, solid and gives nice results. I have to say though that image quality is matched by the kit lens, when stopped down a bit but it is well built. I can't speak for L glass but I doubt it gives similar results...


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Dec 22, 2005 02:56 as a reply to  @ Neilyb's post |  #4

Neilyb wrote:
Its a great lens, solid and gives nice results. I have to say though that image quality is matched by the kit lens, when stopped down a bit but it is well built. I can't speak for L glass but I doubt it gives similar results...

How do you find colour quality through the 20mm Neilyb?

I have heard some reviews slag about this. On my old FD system I had a Tokina 17mm which was a good lens but did not have the purest of colours. I wonder if this will follow through with other traditional ultra wide angle designs using standard glass.


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