Canon 17 -40 L....

[wongpong]

I saw a "used" Canon 17 40 f4 for sale for a pretty good price. the only thing is that the lens is about 6years old. I'm just wondering if their is any changes from late models from the new ones..?? or are they all the same?

thanks

[wongpong]

I saw a "used" Canon 17 40 f4 for sale for a pretty good price. the only thing is that the lens is about 6years old. I'm just wondering if their is any changes from late models from the new ones..?? or are they all the same?

thanks

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[inkista]

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[veritasimagery]

One of these days I just want to go through and correct grammar and spelling. Really people, it's not that hard.

"I saw a "used" Canon 17 40 f4 for sale for a pretty good price. the only thing is that the lens is about 6years old. I'm just wondering if their is any changes from late models from the new ones..?? or are they all the same?

thanks "

Fixed:

"I saw a "used" Canon 17-40 f4 for sale for a pretty good price, the only thing is that the lens is about 6 years old. I'm just wondering if there are any changes from the late models to the new ones? Or are they all the same?

Thanks"

[Vagebond]

One of these days I just want to go through and correct grammar and spelling. Really people, it's not that hard.

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[JeffSmith]

OK, grammar aside, the 17-40 f/4.0 L is a great lens for the price. I had one of these and it's sweet spot was f/14. When I went wider it became very soft at the edges so I pretty much had it fixed on AV f/14 for 99% of the time. No great with close up and has quite a lot of pincushion at 17mm, but a great walk-around lens. There is no MKII, nor is one planned so you'll always get your money back on this little gem.

However, once you begin using it and you get to like the 17mm wide angle, you may require better IQ and in which case you'll need to go for the 16-35 f/2.8 L MKII. It's a big step up in price but a massive step up in quality. Works brilliantly at f/2.8 and is sharp throughout. If you have the money, go for this one, but if not, the 17-40 is a real bargain.

Good luck,

Jeff

[veritasimagery]

People who live in grass houses shouldn't stow thrones.

Thanks for the point out. They have been fixed.

But my issue is with people who continuously use horrible spelling and grammar, not one or two typos.

[cdmicha]

I've only seen one "version" of this lens myself (in the 3-4 copies I've seen). As long as the lens works properly (and is free from crazy things like mold), my guess is it should be just like any other copy out there (just maybe a bit older).

Just make sure the seller is reputable, and if at all possible, have it checked out before you purchase it. I've only purchased used gear through the Canon refurb store or in person, but then again I can be a little pickier than some. Sometimes a deal that looks a little too good to be true is.

[wongpong]

OK, grammar aside, the 17-40 f/4.0 L is a great lens for the price. I had one of these and it's sweet spot was f/14. When I went wider it became very soft at the edges so I pretty much had it fixed on AV f/14 for 99% of the time. No great with close up and has quite a lot of pincushion at 17mm, but a great walk-around lens. There is no MKII, nor is one planned so you'll always get your money back on this little gem.

However, once you begin using it and you get to like the 17mm wide angle, you may require better IQ and in which case you'll need to go for the 16-35 f/2.8 L MKII. It's a big step up in price but a massive step up in quality. Works brilliantly at f/2.8 and is sharp throughout. If you have the money, go for this one, but if not, the 17-40 is a real bargain.

Good luck,

Jeff

Thank you! The 16-35 is way too expensive for me so the 17-40 will be ok. I rarely use a big aperture so F7 + is usually where I shoot.

[wongpong]

update:
I finally bought the 17 40 new.

Does anybody have suggestions for filters?