Is it worth the compromise?

[Derek W]

Ever since i rented the Canon 16 - 35mm f2.8 a few years ago when i was in Vegas, I've always wanted to add that lens to my collection. At a shade over £1k its hardly cheap and an alternative is obviously the Canon 17 - 40 mm f4. With Canon doing £60cash back on this lens it can be had for £519 (579 - 60). Typically I'd be using it for landscapes but I'm sure I'd use it occasionally indoors.

Arguments for or against going for the 17 - 40 mm please

 

[Derek W]

Well the extra £500 is because of the f/2.8 so decide if you want that or not

I realise that as i have some f2.8 lenses already

 

[Derek W]

D.P. I'm on a 5D2

Pu7e anytime i shoot in low light it tends to be for long exposure shots so f2.8 wont matter too much. I've only done one 'gig' photo shoot and for that i was using my 24 - 70 f2.8