Canon 17-35 f2.8L vs 17-40 f4L???

WheresMyCamera? · 2008-11-02 01:49:43

Hi all. Anyone here have any experience using the 17-35 f2.8L lens at all? It's an older lens at this point, discontinued around 2001. It goes for about the same price as a new 17-40 f4L. Just looking for some advice on the buying front. :) A Also the date code has it down as being made in 1998. What are the drawbacks to a…

02-11-2008 02:49AM

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Hi all.

Anyone here have any experience using the 17-35 f2.8L lens at all? It's an older lens at this point, discontinued around 2001. It goes for about the same price as a new 17-40 f4L. Just looking for some advice on the buying front.

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Also the date code has it down as being made in 1998. What are the drawbacks to a lens being that old? It does look like it's in perfect condition though, with no scratches on the glass or fungus.

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#2 02-11-2008 04:18PM

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I wish I could comment on the 17-35 but I can't. I can only say that the 17-40 is an excellent lens for the money. if you don't mind it being a stop slower it's a winner.

what body will you be using it on? both don't meet their full potential on a cropped sensor.

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