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Archive 2008 · 16-35L ll $800 better 17-40L

  
 
RobertLynn
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p.2 #1 · 16-35L ll $800 better 17-40L


I'd say it's worth it, if you're shooting lower light events, where you have to have it, then yes.

It's a full stop faster, and that's where they get ya!



Sep 07, 2008 at 10:43 PM
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p.2 #2 · 16-35L ll $800 better 17-40L


jhapeman wrote:
Yes, and of course, the 14mm f/2.8L is a very pedestrian lens. I have the Mk I version and its OK. That's a sad commentary on what is a very pricey lens. Of course, when you need that 2mm, you need it.
Jeff


Yup, that's the bottom line.....$1,000 per mm.



Sep 07, 2008 at 10:48 PM
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p.2 #3 · 16-35L ll $800 better 17-40L


RobertLynn wrote:
I'd say it's worth it, if you're shooting lower light events, where you have to have it, then yes.

It's a full stop faster, and that's where they get ya!


Only if it's usable at that full stop. My 17-40L is very usable and nice at f/4, but the 16-35 mkII I tested was not pleasing at f/2.8. Had to take it to f/3.5 before it was on par with the 17-40L, and that's just not acceptable.

Canon f/2.8 zooms are nice when you get that "right" sample, but a nightmare when you don't.

Edited on Sep 07, 2008 at 10:55 PM



Sep 07, 2008 at 10:55 PM
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