Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Az, if you had to pick between your 24-70 and the 17-40, which would you choose and why?

x2x3x4x5x wrote in post #6275181
Az, if you had to pick between your 24-70 and the 17-40, which would you choose and why?

He's also using them on fullframe where they have a vastly different field of view. His 24-70 will give him a fov similiar to 17-40 on a crop, only with F/2.8. when he uses the 17-40 on his 5D it's closer to using a lens like the 10-22 on your body.

I've owned both, still have the 17-40, and wouldn't mind having the 24-70 again. They are both great, and are very different lenses. I for one don't find 24mm nearly wide enough on a crop, but it's a good lens to pair up with a wider lens (like 17-40 or 10-22)

x2x3x4x5x wrote in post #6275181
Az, if you had to pick between your 24-70 and the 17-40, which would you choose and why?

oh gosh !

I just got the 17-40 and I'm still learning to use it....but I have got some kick ass shots with the 24-70... I would stick to the 24-70...faster...beter & build...

Been a while since I posted a shot in this thread so here's one.

ok I went through this thread and everyone keeps saying the 17-40 is not good for a 1.6 crop.... well I own a 1.6 crop... the 30D. I am trying to consider my frist L lens and really debating where to go...of course I looked at this...it is a bit cheaper...

I want to upgrade to a 5D but I don't see that happening for at least 1.5-2 years...

With that said...what would you L lens people suggest for a 30D....? If this needs to be moved then so be it..

Canadian Techdiver wrote in post #6278314
ok I went through this thread and everyone keeps saying the 17-40 is not good for a 1.6 crop.... well I own a 1.6 crop... the 30D. I am trying to consider my frist L lens and really debating where to go...of course I looked at this...it is a bit cheaper...

I want to upgrade to a 5D but I don't see that happening for at least 1.5-2 years...

With that said...what would you L lens people suggest for a 30D....? If this needs to be moved then so be it..

My 40D is a 1.6 crop and the 17-40L works great with it. The images are sharp and colorful. You can't go wrong with purchasing this lens if 17-40 is wide enough and long enough for you.

Canadian Techdiver wrote in post #6278314
ok I went through this thread and everyone keeps saying the 17-40 is not good for a 1.6 crop.... well I own a 1.6 crop... the 30D. I am trying to consider my frist L lens and really debating where to go...of course I looked at this...it is a bit cheaper...

I want to upgrade to a 5D but I don't see that happening for at least 1.5-2 years...

With that said...what would you L lens people suggest for a 30D....? If this needs to be moved then so be it..

I agree ....on a crop body I would use the 10-22

I want crisp images and my 10-20 sig don't give me that. I don't think i have a bad copy except it don't compare with the other lenses i have.

I dont use 10mm often but i agree its a fun lens. I am watching this thread in the hope that someone will say "go and get 17-40".

I will be going FF when the 5DII comes out? I like landscapes but fear that once i have got rid of my sig i wil regret it.

These images are great but i need that push to trade my sig

Ian

It really depends on what you are going to photograph.

If its portraits and you want the best L lens for it then it has to be 70-200mm 2.8 or to the other extreme landscape the 16-35mm 2.8 and both will be fine on a crop or FF camera.

should have mentioned that... I am really new to photography here.. But My progression seems to be towards portraits... I am really starting to enjoy shooting people in Portraits or enviroments... I want to end up with

5D
17-40 or 16-35 if I could $$$
24-70
and 70-200 L IS
I think these three and a teleconverter and I would be all set in the end... but as you can see I am not there...

oh and I love my 50mm f1.8 you can't beat that lens... I don't think at this point it is value added to upgrade.

Canadian Techdiver wrote in post #6278518
should have mentioned that... I am really new to photography here.. But My progression seems to be towards portraits... I am really starting to enjoy shooting people in Portraits or enviroments... I want to end up with

5D
17-40 or 16-35 if I could $$$
24-70
and 70-200 L IS
I think these three and a teleconverter and I would be all set in the end... but as you can see I am not there...

oh and I love my 50mm f1.8 you can't beat that lens... I don't think at this point it is value added to upgrade.

If you are aiming to portraits I would focus on primes
50mm f/1.4
85mm f/1.8

They are not expensive and very good quality....just my 2 cents

Canadian Techdiver wrote in post #6278518
oh and I love my 50mm f1.8 you can't beat that lens... I don't think at this point it is value added to upgrade.

The only way to better that is a 50mm L f1:2

I own a 50mm 1:8 myself and they are a great wee lens but I used the L version and it is a serious bit of kit. On the 50mm 1:2 thread most users prefer the 85mm L as it gives a more accurate focus as out of maybe 5-6 shots with the 50mm L you get one keeper.

Most of the wedding shooters use the 70-200mm 2:8 for their bridal portraits but these are all high end and pricy bits of glass.