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Impressive lense.

Started May 28, 2013 | User reviews thread
olsem007 Forum Member • Posts: 93
Re: Impressive lens.
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IMHO the only advantage EF 17-40mm f/4 L has over EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 on an APS-C body is lower price and better weather sealing. On a FF it is a mediocre wide zoom that gives low IQ in the corners. Your 650D + EF 17-40mm f/4 L is a good combination but even EF-S 15-85 f/3.5-5.6 IS USM will definitely give you better IQ and flexibility. In this case 15mm is substantially 'wider' than 17mm. As for EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IQ... This lens is one of the reasons I still keep Canon APS-C bodies. 

If I were you I would try to test EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 on your 650D body before upgrading this body 'to be good enough for EF 17-40mm f/4 L'. Don't be hypnotized by the beautiful red ring! Not all 'red ring lenses' are created equal!

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