ART 17-35 f/2.8L vs. 17-40 f/4.0L

[Fubar]

Was at my local camera store today and they have a 17-35 f/2.8L available for $750.

I upgraded my 20D to a 5D classic. My favorite lens was Canon's 10-22... so I am looking for a full frame replacement.

Was considering the 17-40L, but the 17-35 is faster, and costs the less than a new 17-40.

Any reason not to get the 17-35?

 

[tun]

16-35 you mean

i would buy it and resell it for profit. 750 seems way too good.

 

[Cesium]

16-35 you mean

Pretty sure he means 17-35.

As for a reason not to get it, it might have softer corners than the 17-40L, but then again you get the extra speed. I say go for the f/2.8.

 

[tun]

Pretty sure he means 17-35.

As for a reason not to get it, it might have softer corners than the 17-40L, but then again you get the extra speed. I say go for the f/2.8.

oh snap i didn't even know that existed

 

[Fubar]

Pretty sure he means 17-35.

Yeah, it's the old one.

This lens was not on my radar, and the reviews I have been reading are mixed. Many say it is soft in the corners, but for a wide angle zoom I am not sure if some people have unrealistic expectations?

 

[mikmit]

do you need the extra speed?

 

[s14brent]

test it first, that should make it an easier choice.

 

[Fubar]

test it first, that should make it an easier choice.

True enough, I plan to go back next week with my camera and do just that. They have a computer lab there so I will be able to pixel peep on the spot.

 

[Fubar]

do you need the extra speed?

My wide angle use is mostly outdoors, so speed isn't a top priority. But if the image quality is on par with the 17-40, then why not go with the faster glass?

 

[koolaids]

had a 17-35L and loved it

 

[AbortionSurvivor]

My wide angle use is mostly outdoors, so speed isn't a top priority. But if the image quality is on par with the 17-40, then why not go with the faster glass?

If you don't need the speed, go with the 17-40. With the money you save, you could get a high quality CPL. CPL has more utility, IMO.

 

[tehshocker]

I love my 17-40 on my 5d