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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Looking for insight and expertise


I'm looking to add a lens to my bag on the wider end of the spectrum. I'm shooting a 1D MkIII. I shoot a variety of genres including portraits, landscapes and sports, though this lens would probably not be used for sports or in a very limited capacity. I've been looking at the 16-35 vII or the 17-40.

What are your thoughts? Is there another lens I should be considering? I'd like to keep cost down under $1500.



Jan 20, 2013 at 03:26 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Looking for insight and expertise


Do you need/want to use filters?

1DmkIII is a 1.3 crop (as I'm sure you know) so 17/16mm isnt super wide.

If you wanted a real UWA your probably looking at a sigma 12-24mkII or even using one of the crop lenses like tokina 11-16f2.8



Jan 20, 2013 at 03:30 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Looking for insight and expertise


Have you read this recent thread?

Also, and in line with RobD.'s comments, what lenses are you currently using?

P.S. posting your budget is brilliant, thanks - too many don't



Jan 20, 2013 at 03:33 PM
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From what I've seen, the Tokina 16-28 looks better than either Canon lens. With your 1.3X crop you could also consider the Sigma 12-24 which would give you a true ultra wide. I had the 17-40 and it was a good lens for landscapes -- okay for general purpose since the center of the frame was generally sharp wide open. I think the 16-35 II is probably better, but it depends on what its used for.
Paul



Jan 20, 2013 at 03:35 PM
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Note the 17-40's only real downside is soft extreme corners, which wont exist on a 1.3 crop.


Jan 20, 2013 at 03:40 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Looking for insight and expertise


jcolwell wrote:
Have you read this recent thread?

Also, and in line with RobD.'s comments, what lenses are you currently using?

P.S. posting your budget is brilliant, thanks - too many don't


I have the 50 f/2.5, 85 f/1.8, 100 f/2.8 macro, and 70-200 f/2.8 vII. I also have the EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 but it will only work on my 40D.

I guess I'm wanting something that can be used somewhat for portraits and landscapes both.

BTW, what thread are you talking about. I did a search earlier but didn't find much. Thanks for your help.



Jan 20, 2013 at 03:47 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Looking for insight and expertise


My guess would be that this is the thread jcolwell is referring to.


https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1183210



Jan 20, 2013 at 06:49 PM
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HawksFan66 wrote:
I'm looking to add a lens to my bag on the wider end of the spectrum. I'm shooting a 1D MkIII. I shoot a variety of genres including portraits, landscapes and sports, though this lens would probably not be used for sports or in a very limited capacity. I've been looking at the 16-35 vII or the 17-40.

What are your thoughts? Is there another lens I should be considering? I'd like to keep cost down under $1500.


The 17-40 is not that great, except for "L build" and price.

I don't see how you could fit the 16-35 Mark II in your budget.

I faced a similar dilemma and after research I got a lens that is almost as sharp as the 16-35 and Nikon 14-24, a lot sharper than the 17-40 (faster too), and has less barrel distortion than all three. The price, around $1k, fits your budget too. I'm thrilled with mine. Oh, by the way, it's the Tokina 16-28 f/2.8.

HawksFan66 wrote:
I have the 50 f/2.5, 85 f/1.8, 100 f/2.8 macro, and 70-200 f/2.8 vII.


I have a similar set including a 50, the 85, the 100 macro, and an L tele-zoom (100-400). The Tokina plays with the set nicely and it all fits in the bag.



Jan 20, 2013 at 06:53 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Looking for insight and expertise


Thanks to everyone for your input. I've got a lot of studying to do.


Jan 20, 2013 at 08:56 PM
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Monito wrote:
The 17-40 is not that great, except for "L build" and price.



This is nonsense. The 17-40 is a fantastic lens to have - my copy is very sharp also at the corners. I see no need to go for the 16-35 instead only if you really need the one stop faster. But I never wished I had a faster stop than f/4 with this kind of lens. Also consider that the 16-35 has drawbacks compared to the 17-40 - for example I couldn't make any use of the 16-35 since it is known to give hot spots in the infrared photography while the 17-40 doesn't. The other disadvantage of the 16-35 for many is the larger filter size thread of 82 mm.



Jan 20, 2013 at 09:15 PM





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