I am planning on picking up a wide angle lense and I have been suggested the 17-40 f4L by a few people now. I was just wondering if it is worth picking up or is there a better alternative to this lense?
Nexsalus Hatchling 6 posts Joined May 2008 More info | Jul 31, 2008 20:53 | #1 I am planning on picking up a wide angle lense and I have been suggested the 17-40 f4L by a few people now. I was just wondering if it is worth picking up or is there a better alternative to this lense? Canon Rebel XTi
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FlyingPhotog Cream of the "Prop"  57,560 posts Likes: 178 Joined May 2007 Location: Probably Chasing Aircraft More info | Jul 31, 2008 20:55 | #2 Go up to the archives and check out the current 17-40 thread... Jay
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jdlloyd67 I'm a POTN-aholic!  1,565 posts Joined Jun 2008 Location: Orlando, FL More info | Used ones seem to be easy to find for around $560 - $575. To me that's a great price for a great lens. I bought a used one and haven't regretted it. - Dave -
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1ruffryder Senior Member  715 posts Joined Jun 2008 Location: shadow under the sun More info | Jul 31, 2008 21:00 | #4 i love mines Canon 1DMKII,Canon 5D MKI, Canon 5DMKII, Canon 30D, Tokina 11-16 f2.8, Canon 18-55 kit lens, Canon 17-40 f4L, Canon 70-200 f4L IS, Sigma 105mm f2.8 macro,Sigma 24-70 f2.8, Sigma 50mm 1.4, Canon 24-105, Canon Nifty 50
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midnight_rider "Thrown under the bus."  5,413 posts Joined Apr 2008 Location: Yonder by the crick, Ga More info | https://photography-on-the.net …=134756&highlight=17-40mm I never, Not once claimed to read your post...
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JCheungPhoto Goldmember  1,338 posts Joined Dec 2007 Location: Virginia More info | Jul 31, 2008 21:01 | #6 I bought one for landscapes and wide group shots. It's very sharp at f/4 and insanely almost macro sharp at f/5.6 It just blew me away, I love Canon Ls gear
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CuriousAustin Member  175 posts Joined May 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA More info | Jul 31, 2008 22:16 | #7
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Sauk Goldmember  4,149 posts Likes: 1 Joined Oct 2007 Location: Sandy, UT More info | Aug 01, 2008 01:02 | #8 when shot at F4 it is really really sharp. Well worth the money
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madhatter04 Goldmember 1,930 posts Likes: 52 Joined Oct 2006 Location: Southern California More info | Aug 01, 2008 01:05 | #9 Awesome lens... sad I'm parting with it (to get a more low-light friendly kit) Designer // Art Director // Photographer
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Mike55 Goldmember  4,206 posts Likes: 9 Joined Jun 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinois More info | Aug 01, 2008 01:26 | #10 Great lens. I think it's perfect for nature landscapes. If I shot people I'd have something else which was faster. My nifty and 28-135 (excellent copy BTW) go on when things get darker without tripod. 6D | 70D | 24-105 L IS | 17-40 L | 300 F4 L IS | 50 1.8 II | 1.4x II | LR5 | HV30 | bug spray | wilderness
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condyk Africa's #1 Tour Guide  20,887 posts Likes: 22 Joined Mar 2005 Location: Birmingham, UK More info | Aug 01, 2008 01:31 | #11 |
Mystwalker Senior Member 608 posts Joined Feb 2008 More info | Mine is on 90% of the time.
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Pandya Member 243 posts Joined Mar 2008 More info | Aug 01, 2008 01:35 | #13 I recently bought one. Whatever lens you choose, you'll always get buyers doubt before even buying if you read around. I found people complaining about sharpness wide open, but I thought, what the hell, I need wide angle for a trip in september...and it has to be better than the kit lens.
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fura.s28 Member 95 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jun 2008 Location: UK <---> HK More info | Aug 01, 2008 01:35 | #14 I love mine! 5DIII
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SnlpeR Goldmember 1,013 posts Joined Dec 2007 More info | agreed
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