Can someone tell me whether the 17-40L extends out when zooming, ala the 24-105?
I can't seem to get a definitive answer...much appreciated!
Dmab Goldmember  1,260 posts Likes: 33 Joined Mar 2008 Location: Wisconsin More info | Oct 29, 2008 20:47 | #1 Can someone tell me whether the 17-40L extends out when zooming, ala the 24-105? Dan
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joeman Member 194 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jan 2008 Location: Issaquah, WA More info | Oct 29, 2008 20:50 | #2 no, it does not
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SRPhotographic Senior Member  318 posts Likes: 1 Joined Dec 2005 Location: Gainesville, FL More info | Oct 29, 2008 21:13 | #3 It moves, but not past the hood mounting threads. It kind of retreats into itself more than it extends. "There is nothing worse than a sharp image of a fuzzy concept" -Ansel Adams
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DrFil Senior Member  513 posts Joined May 2008 Location: Los Angeles More info | Oct 29, 2008 21:21 | #4 i have one and it doesn't. the rear element closest to the camera body moves but nothing changes externally.
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joayne Cream of the Crop  More info | Oct 29, 2008 21:23 | #5 I own it and Nope.. nothing moves externally joayne Contribute to POTN | Worldwide Photo Week
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sol95 Senior Member 661 posts Joined Jul 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia More info | Oct 29, 2008 21:29 | #7 the external dimensions of the 17-40 don't change when you zoom, but the outermost lens element moves in and out during focusing. this is all totally inside the lens barrel and does not change the external dimensions of the lens. Bodies: 5D mk III
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DamienT Hatchling 3 posts Joined Dec 2007 More info | Oct 29, 2008 21:41 | #8 search on youtube there is a video showing the 17-40 in action.
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