How good is the canon 17-40l lens

[mark35]

how good a lens is this or are there any better ones out for round the same price

 

[Johnny|lucidcomposure]

Very good. It probably wont be considered as a walkabout lens due to the limit of 40mm. But if you want quality through the range then its a great choice.

There is a 17 - 35 aswel I think ? :S (please confirm)

 

[THE BEAST]

I Doubt if you'll beat it, mine is on my camera all the time. If your in the position to buy one don't hesitate you won't be disappointed.

 

[glitch]

There is a 17 - 35 aswel I think ? :S (please confirm)

16-35mm f/2.8. Unfortunately it's almost double the price.

 

[Johnny|lucidcomposure]

16-35mm f/2.8. Unfortunately it's almost double the price.

Thats what you get when you combine L & f2.8

 

[saddler]

Worth trying out a Sigma 18-50 2.8. I couldnt tell the difference in picture quality and it is £200 cheaper.

 

[JET_PILOT]

It's a cracking lens [wish i had it]

good reviews here http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=3&sort=7&cat=27&page=1

 

[Ghost in the Shell]

yes i have one and its a very nice lens. good and specific at the wider ranges and i think an excellent investment

 

[xolotl]

16-35mm f/2.8. Unfortunately it's almost double the price.

There is also a 17-35 2.8. It was replaced with the 16-35.

 

[MrSix]

Fan-ruddy-tastic

 

[SDK^]

how good a lens is this or are there any better ones out for round the same price

No other lens available for around £500 or less offers what the 17-40L F4 does.

Very Sharp from F4
Excellent colour and Contrast
Fast USM Focus
Tank build quality
Weather sealed
Full time manual focus

 

[glitch]

Thats what you get when you combine L & f2.8

It's not worth double the price though, is it?

Weather sealed

Providing you have a filter on the front.

 

[Johnny|lucidcomposure]

It's not worth double the price though, is it?

I dont find I require that depth of field from that focal range.. Only on a macro & telephoto do I need that. I wouldnt say its not worth it.. Its just I doubt you'l find anyone tell you a bad thing regarding the 17-40. Its on my camera more than any other.

 

[Ghost in the Shell]

if your working with a 1.6 coversion its an essential HQ wide lens