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

Started Dec 26, 2012 | Questions thread
gipper51 Veteran Member • Posts: 5,904
Re: 17-40mm f/4L vs 16-35mm f/2.8L

psychoticpanda wrote:

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 I mean I know lenses usually last a while but camera bodies only a few years before they are outdated.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!

Yes, I would go with an EF-S lens.  The Canon 17-55 IS is probably the absolute best one, but also the most expensive.  There are several very good alternatives from Sigma and Tamron for significantly less money.

Reading the reviews of these lenses on this site might help with your decision:

www.photozone.de

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