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17-40mm f/4L vs 16-35mm f/2.8L

Started Dec 26, 2012 | Questions thread
OP psychoticpanda New Member • Posts: 22
Re: 17-40mm f/4L vs 16-35mm f/2.8L

gipper51 wrote:

The IQ of both lenses will be excellent on your camera. The choice really comes down to f2.8 vs. f4 , size and how deep your pockets are.

That said, I would not buy either of these lenses unless you plan on getting a FF camera down the road. If not you really should look in to one of the APS-C standard zooms a poster above mentioned. Greater zoom range, IS, and less money for f2.8.

I have always been confused to what to do in this situation because I want a great lens, but then I realize it will be somewhat wasted with the crop sensor and wasting money unless I plan to purchase a mark d in the near future. I just got the 60d and it is not my full profession, more of a hobby or aid to my graphic design desires.

So do you think I should get the EF-S compared to a EF lens? I mean I know lenses usually last a while but camera bodies only a few years before they are outdated. I just don't want to have to invest in another few lenses that won't fit a FF camera in the future.

Now that I am thinking about it, I may just pick an EF-S lens and save some money, then worry about the EF exclusive lenses when I get there. Any suggestions comparable to the lens I mentioned? Or even any general suggestions to use as an everyday lens for walking around the city...? Thanks everyone!

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