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Buying new lens 17-40 or else?

Started Jan 25, 2014 | Discussions thread
Peter Marchant Regular Member • Posts: 301
Re: Else.

ktownbill wrote:

To OP..... I agree with Lemming51 but would suggest getting the Canon 10-22mm since you will be getting the 18-135 STM with your new 70D. These 2 lenses compliment each other and are both outstanding lenses. The 10-22mm is wicked good.

You will save $200 on the 18-135 lens if you wait to buy it as a kit lens with the 70D.

I couldn't agree more.  If 70D plus 18-135 is on the cards (I have this kit and love it), getting the 17-40 would be a waste, despite being an arguably slightly better lens at the linited range it offers (wouldn't you agree rebel99?).  For wider angles than the 18-135 offers, the obvious choice from Canon is the 10-22.

Peter

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