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lens selection

Started Jul 1, 2013 | Questions thread
Lemming51
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Re: lens selection

Bcoop wrote:

I have a 40d with a 17-85mm f 4-5.6 lens. Does it make sense to trade the lens in for the newer 15-85mm f305-5.6 lens?

Your call.  Are you using the lens aberation corrections or DLO of the latest version of DPP to get the most out of your 17-85?

The wider angle to 15mm may be enough justification compared to spending more on a 10-20ish zoom.  Or justify it based on the marginally better build and optical performance of the 15-85 over the 17-85.

I lusted for the 17-85 for a few years, but made do with my old film-era lenses on my 40D until one of them finally crapped out.  Then I bought the 15-85.  Love it.  But if I already had the 17-85 (and it was working) I don't think I'd spend the extra to upgrade to the 15-85.  That's just me, kind of a frugal person. YMMV

Re: "trade the lens" -  Retailers are going to offer much less as a trade-in than what you could get selling it yourself.

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