17-40mm F4 L + $325 for 17-55 2.8 IS....Good Deal?

I just want to know what everyone else thinks of this deal. Is the 17-55 really that much better. I do take alot of low light stuff, and the IS would be nice! What should I do???

I can't say for the 17-40, but I do own the 17-55 and have had great results with it. Certain reviewers claim the 17-55 to possess L quality in terms of its optics, though not in build quality.

The 17-55 is somewhat expensive, but it is outstanding for low-light shooting.

Average used 17-40L = $550-$575
Average used 17-55 = $850 - $875

So it's an average deal...

This link might be useful to you if you have not come across it previously:

http://www.canonlensre​view.com …8-IS-USM-Lens-Review.html

Not so sure you would get value for your money for the difference you have to pay for of a EF-S lense although it is f/2.8 with IS and longer range. This lens is not compatible to EF-mould cameras.

At the end, it is still IQ that matter and not just sharpness. This is without L-glasses i.e. still not an L or with Red ring.