Well, after my last post stating how I had my entire camera bag lifted from work (D-Rebel, 18-55, 50/1.8, CF Cards, Readers, Battery Grip, Remote), there's been talk between family members to help me get a new camera, especially since my brother's wedding is coming up.
Well, last night my wife and I visited the camera store where I purchased my D-Rebel to just do some window shopping of the 20D. To my surprise they had the 20D body in stock, along with every lens imagineable. They said they were getting ready for Christmas.
Anyhow, my wife seeing the gleam in my eyes after holding the 20D with 70-200 f4L, decided it'd be best to just buy it for me since she knows how much the D-Rebel meant to me.
Now the proud new owner of,
20D
17-40mm f4L (know very little about this piece of glass from reading the forums)
50mm f.18
70-200 f4L - my dream come true lens.
I was a little nervous buying the body only kit, not knowing which lens I would get as a walk around lens. The salesperson strongly recommended the 17-40 f4L after comparing to others in the store. It was more than I wanted to spend, but knew it was probably head and shoulders better than an 18-55 or 17-85. Am I correct in this assumption?
I find the lens to be huge compared to the old 18-55, and quite heavier, although I'm sure I'll get used to it. I guess it's true that the 'L's' do have just that much more quality in them.
Any opinions on the 17-40? Is there perhaps something better I could have bought in the same price range?
