Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Lens Reviews

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Pros Perfect match for my Canon 5D Mark II Maybe not the best for a Pro but for an amateur it performs great and it is affordable. Cons None Comment I strongly recommend it to whoever wants to expand his basic lens set. from Pcnation.com Pros: Compact for L lens, sharp, good colors, good built Cons: no IS, not good for indoors/poor lighting The Bottom Line: Great lens! Recommend! from Shopping.com Pros L Series quality and performance and reputation, Genuine product and not an import or gray market item. Sharp focus, etc... Cons $$$ but is to be expected with an L series lens and worth the long term investment. Comment I will be honest about having my reservations buying a high end camera lens from a computer store, but I bit the bullet, and the fact the item was back ordered in most of my other "go to" stores helped that decision as well. from Pcnation.com What's great about it:?Super wide shots, minimal distortion What's not so great:?A bit pricey :P "Great lens. It's meant for full frame cameras (1Ds, 35mm film SLRs, 5D, etc.). from Bestbuy.com The reviews thus far are correct: if you like to zoom, this will be a tough lens to get used to. That said, this lens has forced me to re-examine perspectives and become a better street/urban/casual photographer. from Amazon.com These are the best lens I have, if it works this way I can't imagine the outcome of the 16-35. The 17-40 lens takes a lot of detail and for what it does is not that expensive. from Amazon.com I own a lot of L series lenses from Canon and love this lens. I used it for a year on my 40D and was pleased, not extatic. from Amazon.com Pros: I bought this lens with an xti body, avoiding the kit lens, on the advice of an insider in a large photo dealer (I usually buy from NewEgg but this time went over to the dark side). Pros: the price, the quality, the sharpness and durability. from Newegg.com Pros: Crisp, Clear, Fast AF, well built/weather sealed. Cons: None Other Thoughts: This is a great lens. I've used it on my old XT and now my 40D with outstanding results. from Newegg.com Pros: its ones of the sharpest lenses canon makes, whats there not to like? Cons: aperture, but if it was any lower it would cost easily over $1000 Other Thoughts: i've put this to use numerous times in automotive photography and has served me well so far. from Newegg.com

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Canon EF Mount, Zoom Lens, for 35 mm SLR, Focus: Autofocus, Max Aperture: f/4

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Released	over 3 years ago
Lens Type	Zoom Lens
Focus Type	Autofocus
Focal Length	17mm - 40mm
Macro Lens	Without Macro Lens
Attachment / Filter Size	77 mm
Camera Format	35 mm SLR
Closest Focusing Distance	10.8 in
Designed for Digital Came	Yes
Designed for Digital Camera	Yes
Diameter	3.3 in
Groups / Elements	12 Elements in 9 Groups
Length	3.8 in
Lens Magnification	Super Wide Angle (9 - 21mm), Wide Angle (21 - 35mm), Normal / Straight (35 - 65mm)
Lens Max Aperture	f/4
MPN	8806a002
Mount	Canon EF
Picture Angle	57 - 104 degrees
UPC	013803028058
Weight	17.64 oz

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