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Buying new lens 17-40 or else?

Started Jan 25, 2014 | Discussions
OP RussellZ New Member • Posts: 5
Re: Buying new lens 17-40 or else?

Does it make sense to get EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 when I'll be getting EF-S 18-135mm or should i drop idea of getting kit?

Also, I do love that EF-S 17-55mm is F2.8 but is it wide enough?

Or should i consider options below?

- EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

- EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

I appreciate everyone's input.

keithinmelbourne
keithinmelbourne Senior Member • Posts: 1,026
Re: Buying new lens 17-40 or else?

RussellZ wrote:

Does it make sense to get EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 when I'll be getting EF-S 18-135mm or should i drop idea of getting kit?

Also, I do love that EF-S 17-55mm is F2.8 but is it wide enough?

Or should i consider options below?

- EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

- EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

I appreciate everyone's input.

Wide enough for what? I just bought a 70D and a Sigma 18-35 f1.8. I find that using this combination is equal to my IDs3 or 6D and the 24-70 f2.8 II. Both lenses provide remarkable acuity, but come in at very different price levels. For my money the Sigma 18-35 represents the best value overall. I have the Canon 17-40L and I find that the Sigma just blitzes it.

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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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