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Decision between Canon EF 17-40 mm / F4L and Canon EF 35 mm / F2 USM

Started Apr 16, 2014 | Discussions thread
jitteringjr Veteran Member • Posts: 3,608
Re: Decision between Canon EF 17-40 mm / F4L and Canon EF 35 mm / F2 USM

The 35/2 IS would be a good normal prime on crop but the 17-40 wouldn't be my pick for a zoom.  The sigma 17-50 would do everything that could plus stabilization, 10 more mm, and one more stop of light for less.  The Sigma 18-35 is even better performing but might be more than you want to spend.

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