I have been using the EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM for 1+ years now and I just got myself a EF 17-40mm F/4 L. I would like to keep both but my pockets are pretty light at the moment. :cry:
The 17-85 is a great walkabout lens with the following advantages over the 17-40.
What do you think? Does anyone else have a similar setup? What is your experience?
TIA.
The 17-85 is a great walkabout lens with the following advantages over the 17-40.
- Longer reach - 45mm more. I don't have to change lenses so often.
- IS - greater chance of getting sharp enough pics when hand held, assuming subject doesn't move.
- 'L' lens quality - better colours & contrast, less vignetting & distortion.
- Slightly faster (e.g. max aperture for the 17-85 at 40mm is F/5 and F/4 is only good for the first few mm).
What do you think? Does anyone else have a similar setup? What is your experience?
TIA.