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Difference between the Kit lens and 17-40mm f4 L ?
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Bro, attend my free course in July. We will show you the differences.
miniUltraman
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Are you sure that you need to attend? I heard that you are a PRO. :think:
miniUltraman
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WOW . Thanks guys .
Actually i tested the 17-40mm versus the kit lens . I would say that about the same ley at the widest settings . ONLY difference is the colour . The colour that came out on from the 17-40mm seems nicer . Maybe i'm wrong about the colour thing but it seems so when i tested .
On the other hand , i got a 70-200 f4 L IS lens , and it's lots of difference from my old 75-300mm lens . Sharper , faster , just feels a lot better . Thats why i checking with you bros if this time round is it worth getting if disregard to the weather seal and stuff . Just in terms of quality ,cause maybe what i tested was wrong ....
The purpose of actually getting this lens would be for my brother's coming wedding and also to bring it around for short holidays . So was thinking if this could be the lens for these uses .
Once again , THANKS A MILLION guys !!! Really grateful .
Actually i tested the 17-40mm versus the kit lens . I would say that about the same ley at the widest settings . ONLY difference is the colour . The colour that came out on from the 17-40mm seems nicer . Maybe i'm wrong about the colour thing but it seems so when i tested .
On the other hand , i got a 70-200 f4 L IS lens , and it's lots of difference from my old 75-300mm lens . Sharper , faster , just feels a lot better . Thats why i checking with you bros if this time round is it worth getting if disregard to the weather seal and stuff . Just in terms of quality ,cause maybe what i tested was wrong ....
The purpose of actually getting this lens would be for my brother's coming wedding and also to bring it around for short holidays . So was thinking if this could be the lens for these uses .
Once again , THANKS A MILLION guys !!! Really grateful .
spartacus.ret
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and your decision is?
Still not sure ley . Was wondering should i or should not ...... Is it good for weddings and shorts holidays (bangkok , hongkong etc) ?
miniUltraman
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of cos' you should... BBB :lovegrin:
spartacus.ret
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don't anyway say BBB la. what if he doesn't need it..
firstly, for weddings, it will be good - though you may need to couple it with a flash.
however, for holiday destinations such as bangkok and hong kong, which are cities, i don't really see a need for wide angle. in fact, a standard zoom such as 24-XX/X will be more useful. a telephoto too to snipe at local targets. yet if you were talking about places such as phuket, then yes the 17-40L will be more useful.
then again, if you know its only going to be an occasional lens, then you may want to stick with the kit lens or the tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 and pump the money into other areas of photography where you are more passionate about.
freelancer
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You probably know this but the 17-40 is only weatherproof if you have a filter on the lens.
The 17-40 is a very deceptive lens - in fact some people say its Canon plan to get you hooked onto the "L" virus
Seriously though, I started off with the kit lens around 4 years back with one of the very first 300D that was sold. Within a short period I got the 17-40 because the kit lens image quality was not what I wanted. In fact my then kit lens was a good copy and focusing was spot on. The 17-40 especially when used for landscape shots beats the kit lens without doubt.
btw, this discussion on the 17-40/4 may be useful to follow
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/533522
I have a filter on it but somehow the 2 tiny droplets of rain managed to get inside. Now i can't get it off, even though exposing it to the sun.
spartacus.ret
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put in the the dry box. i once got my 85/1.8 so drenched that i could see the condensation inside and my af won't work. so i resigned that i would have to bring it down to csc. left it in there for about a week. when i did go down, the technician checked it and told me everything was working fine. i took a look at it - and yes, all the water was gone and af was working!
The droplets are there for over a week already and i always left it in the dry cabinet for the entire week, but dunno y still there, though they don't appear in my pics.
StrifeYun
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miniUltraman
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I never anyhow say BBB wor :cry: Compare 17-40 with kit lens definitely no fight.. I have gone thro' that path before.... The next alternative is definitely 24-105 but 24 is definitely no wide enough for travel photography.. you need to compliment it with a wide angle like the 10-22. but for 17-40.. I feel 17mm is still acceptable for travel. (You go HK disney, I am sure you need wide angle) And if you talk about wedding.. 17-40 is a very good focal length compares to 24-xx... Well I think kit lens just no good enough if you cover wedding... (sorry.. but if I am the guest of the wedding and see pple cover wedding with kit lens.. I feel that he is not serious.. esp if he is paid.... Don't bombard me ok :sweatsm: I feel it is part of professionalism to have a good equipment. At least that works for me...) At the end of the day, ask yourself whether you want to spend the $$ on your hobby and enjoy good photos :lovegrin:
Well, im quite new here but this might help..
The one taken with EF-S 18-55 (Kit)
And, d one taken with 17-40 f/4L
Both are original pictures taken with Canon EOS 400D.
F/4L is proved to produce better and sharper images. (High IQ and contrast)
It also has a better and faster focus..
In addition, it has a nice weather sealed body. And the red stripe at the end of the lens somehow gives u a professional look.. (stylo)
I think, having a Canon "L" lens does really worth the penny..
Tats all..=)
The one taken with EF-S 18-55 (Kit)
And, d one taken with 17-40 f/4L
Both are original pictures taken with Canon EOS 400D.
F/4L is proved to produce better and sharper images. (High IQ and contrast)
It also has a better and faster focus..
In addition, it has a nice weather sealed body. And the red stripe at the end of the lens somehow gives u a professional look.. (stylo)
I think, having a Canon "L" lens does really worth the penny..
Tats all..=)
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