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17-40, 16-35 2.8II or 16-35 IS 4 on 1d IV

Started Apr 12, 2016 | Discussions thread
kevindar
kevindar Veteran Member • Posts: 4,625
Re: 17-40, 16-35 2.8II or 16-35 IS 4 on 1d IV

Have owned all 3. but on full frame.

1.  try your 17-40L on the 1d4 and see if you are happy with it.  if you are, then nothing else matters

2. I very much doubt that you will see much of difference between these lenses on 1d4, except the 16-35 f4 has better flare resistance.  the 16-35II is an excellent lens, except in the side of the frame and corner, all of which will lie outside of your sensor.  same with 17-40

3,  If I absolutely knew that I will never switch to a full frame, I would chose the f2.8 over the f4 lens, as I find the extra stop of light more useful that the IS (as long as prices are similar).  24-70 2.8II goes for average of 1800, while the f4IS variant goes for 800. yet most prefer the 2.8II. but thats my personal peference

4. Finally, for being future proof reason, you cant go wrong with f4L IS, if you fee compelled to upgrade.  it really shines in terms of corner to corner sharpness on a full frame sensor.

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Canon EF 85mm F1.2L II USM Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM Canon EF 24-70mm F2.8L II USM Sony a7R II Sony a6300 +25 more
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