Hi Guys,
My new lens has just arrived today, a spanking new 17-40 f/4 'L' 
, looks great, much better than the kit lens, can't wait to get out and about to try it out, will post some piccy's as soon as I get chance.
Alan.
GAELICSTORM7 Goldmember  1,042 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jul 2005 More info | Nov 02, 2006 13:19 | #1 Hi Guys, Canon 1D mark III, Canon 20D, Canon 300D IR modded, Canon G12, Canon EF 17-40 f/4L USM, Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, Canon EF 70-200 f/4L USM, Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM, Canon 1.4x converter, Canon EF 100mm f2.8 USM macro, Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II, Peleng 8mm, Canon 580EX, Sigma EM-140DG
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kevin_c Cream of the Crop 5,745 posts Likes: 4 Joined Mar 2005 Location: Devon, England More info | Nov 02, 2006 13:23 | #2 Yes it does look better than the 'kit' lens, It has a red ring around the end for a start! -- K e v i n --
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nburwell Goldmember  1,265 posts Likes: 11 Joined Oct 2006 Location: Wilmington, DE More info | Nov 02, 2006 13:32 | #3 Definitely post some pics when you can. You will see that you have certainly "upgraded" now with the 17-40. Congrats on the purchase! You're going to love this lens!
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KCMOAl Goldmember  1,115 posts Likes: 1 Joined Sep 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO More info | Nov 02, 2006 13:50 | #4 Here's a link to a site of a colleague of mine from Prague of his first trip to the usa. Only lens he owns with his XT/350 is the 17-40. Great stuff Film: Leica M-4, Elan 7E, Rolleiflex 2.8f, Pentax 645 -- Digital: Canon Pro-1, EOS 5D Mk III
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Billginthekeys Billy the kid  7,359 posts Likes: 2 Joined Nov 2005 Location: Islamorada, FL More info | Nov 02, 2006 20:49 | #5 congrats on the lens, real beauty Mr. the Kid.
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Nov 03, 2006 00:31 | #6 youre gonna love that lens..and dont forget the duck ..its compulsary with a new lens
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JohnnyG Worthless twinkle toes fairy  3,719 posts Likes: 1 Joined Aug 2005 Location: Houston, Texas More info | Nov 03, 2006 00:55 | #7 philbyuk wrote in post #2209297  youre gonna love that lens..and dont forget the duck ..its compulsary with a new lens That's for sure!! Canon EOS 5D Mark II, 100-400IS L, 24-105 L[COLOR=black][FONT="] IS, 50mm f/1.4, Canon 430EX/580EX II, Kenko 1.5X, Epson R1900, Manfrotto 679B Monopod, 3021BPRO tripod, 808RC4 Head, 486RC2 Ballhead
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SolPics Senior Member  709 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jun 2005 Location: Solana Beach, CA More info | Nov 03, 2006 00:58 | #8 It's a sweet lens, great for travelling, and an outstanding landscape lens. Enjoy! SolPics
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calicokat Cream of the Crop  14,720 posts Likes: 2 Joined Oct 2005 Location: Southern California More info | Nov 03, 2006 01:02 | #9 Congrats on the new lens, enjoy "You are going to fall off a cliff trying to get a better shot someday"- My hopeful and loving wife
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MDoc Goldmember  2,252 posts Likes: 2 Joined Jun 2006 Location: Tampa More info | Nov 03, 2006 01:56 | #10 WTG congats on getting the lens thats next on my list. Ray : "My pictures are only worth 100 words"
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steved110 Cream of the Crop  5,776 posts Likes: 2 Joined Dec 2005 Location: East Sussex UK More info | It's a great lens, fantastic build and image quality and if the focal length suits you as well as it does me, it's a great walk-about lens too. Canon 6D
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arkturas Member  214 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jun 2006 Location: UK More info | Nov 03, 2006 07:44 | #12 Steve, dont suppose you've got any shots taken with the 17-40 its just that I'm not all that happy with mine, I only get acceptable images with really, really good light (I never like setting my iso higher than 400) Gear: a camera and some lenses
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Nov 03, 2006 17:25 | #13 Thanks guys, fingers crossed I'm heading out tomorrow to try the lens out, will post the results ASAP ! Canon 1D mark III, Canon 20D, Canon 300D IR modded, Canon G12, Canon EF 17-40 f/4L USM, Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, Canon EF 70-200 f/4L USM, Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM, Canon 1.4x converter, Canon EF 100mm f2.8 USM macro, Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II, Peleng 8mm, Canon 580EX, Sigma EM-140DG
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