Canon Lente 17-40mm f/4L USM USA

Comments about Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Lens:

Ever since I sold my 30D and 10-22 for a 5DII I haven't had wide angle capability and really missed it. Finally decided to buy this lens after reading several reviews around the web. What a great lens. Light weight, much lighter than the 24-70, more compact, and captures great images.

Vignetting is a bit of an issue wide open, but its easilly correctable - and how often do you shoot a scene where you would notice it (like the sky) wide open? Lens hood doesn't do much except offer some physical protection.

I do a lot of video production these days, and its working out well for that, too.

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Is great for adventure pictures!

Comments about Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Lens:

This is an excellent lens for the money. The choice for me came down to either this lens -- which cost me [$] from B&H -- or the slightly faster Canon 16-35 lens at nearly twice the cost.This lens focuses fast, focus is sharp and the pictures -- at least with my 5DM2 -- are nicely saturated and show acceptable contrast. Keep in mind this is NOT Leica glass, but for Canon, this glass does a very nice job capturing images.One other very nice feature of this lens, and one that is very important to me, is that the zoom is all internal. In other words, when zooming in and out, the lens does not extend outward beyond the end of the lens. The outward extending zoom lenses are a pain to use particularly if the lens is a heavy lens to start with. The heavier the lens the more it can throw the balance of the lens+camera off. I wish more Canon zoom lenses were all internal rather than the extend type.I would highly recommend this lens to anyone with a Canon camera based on image quality, color rendition and of course cost.Finally, I highly recommend an Onyx 10 case to carry this lens around with. The cases that Canon includes with their lenses is not protective at all and should only be used to carry candy and snacks, not expensive glass!

Comments about Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Lens:

This lens is one of the best you can get for the price. It's got great optics, L-lens construction quality, very well-controlled flare (but when it does occur it's quite pleasing), and covers a great wide-angle range without having the lens barrel extend as you zoom. It can also focus quite closely, and the ultrasonic motor focuses quickly and quietly.

It feels solid and refined, but like the perfect size and weight for a 7D, not too light or too heavy.

All around, it's just a spectacular lens, great for DSLR video since nothing rotates or extends when focusing or zooming, and the 17-40 focal length makes it perfect for an APS-C sized sensor camera.

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I'm using a Canon 7D. I took a few test shots around my house and backyard. The pictuers look
very clear and sharp.Will give it more starts once I give it s thorough testing.

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Up until know I had been buying used, or lower end lenses, but I considered this lens an investment in my future, so I bought it for myself as a Christmas/ New Years gift. I shoot mainly pet photography but I also do some street photography.
I have only had it a few weeks,so I have not shot all that much with it, but I will say it is super fast, and I am loving some of the close action shots that I am getting with some of the dogs. Wide angle photography is all new to me but I am starting to get the feel of the lens, and all it can do. It has a solid build quality and looks impressive! The only cons are it seems to be poor in low light, and the other con is very minor... The hood looks ridiculous!At first I was shooting without it, but was having trouble with flare, so the hood stays on now and my photos are much better for it. I would recommend this lens to anyone.

Comments about Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Lens:

Mostly scenics.
Great image!
Little wa distortion at edges.
Not up to usual L quality image.

Comments about Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Lens:

Build quality is excellent.
Fits the range I needed for landscape shots.
Color and sharpness, while maybe not on par with something like a Zeiss 21mm Distagon, is very acceptable for the usable range gained.

Comments about Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Lens:

Very well built and good deal. Very sharp and great colors. Could be a little wider for my liking but I'm used to very super wide lenses like 12 24.

Quality is great.
Would buy again

Comments about Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Lens:

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Comments about Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Lens:

This lens is perfect for crop cameras as a general purpose lens...from landscape to even portrait. It's not perfect for portrait, but it's good enough for a quick snapshot with little distortion at wide angle. This lens is perfect for landscape. It was snowing when I got my lens..and I took it out for a shoot, everything worked fantastically as it's weatherproof and man...the contrast and color this lens offers is fabulous...The focusing is fast and silent..as this is using a USM motor..and the front element doesn't extend..so perfect if you're using a filter holder, or screw-on filters. The zoom ring on the lens is nice, solid, and smooth. The hood that comes with it is also very nice..hard and strong to protect your lens from collisions, and block out flares. If you can't afford a 16-35mm L lens...get this to start with..you'll love it. With the money I paid, I'm really satisfied and enjoyed it so far. B&H's service is really responsive, when I was asking about the tracking code, they replied to me the next day. This lens just makes me really happy...again...if you are thinking about replacing your kit lens for crop cameras..get this for under $800...you won't regret it. However, the only con for this lens would be its lack of IS and so its f/4 aperture..so this lens won't be ideal for hand holding in low light situations. You can check out some pictures I took to compare at my blog- francongphotography at wordpress.

Comments about Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Lens:

great lens for a great price, but only justify in a full frame body otherwise take the 10-22mm EF-S.

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After reading the reviews I was convinced this was what I needed next. I replaced the 18-55mm kit lens. It gave me excellent service also. I can tell a difference, though. Maybe its me, but I feel justified in buying the lens. I was just at the zoo and the pictures have great color and the resolution is incredible. I like the lense.

Comments about Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Lens:

I purchased this lens for general purpose use on my T1i. With the APS-C format, this lens gives an equivalent focal length of 27-64mm, which I needed for landscape and indoor shots. Stopped down on a tripod outside, the lens is excellent. However, at times indoors I would like to have the additional stop down to f2.8 for ambient lighting conditions. Overall, I'm pleased with the performance.

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I primarily shoot landscapes. This lens replaced my Sigma 17-70 and I don't regret this choice at all. For the price, this lens is an incredible bargain. The output thus far has been crisp, sharp, and consistent.

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Great walkaround lens for 7D. Nice for landscapes and regular "people" shots. Not so nice in lowlight conditions. Gonna need a tripod for this one. Great build quality. I like the sharpness and saturation in the pics.

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So far, awesome! I bought this lens to replace my Sigma 18-50 f2.8-4.5 as my primary walk-around lens. First impression, it seems way heavier than my Sigma and it feels like a serious piece of equipment.

I have not had a chance to take too many photos with it, but the ones I did were clear and sharp. I am very happy with this purchase.

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This lens is great on my 5d mrk II, it is awesome wide angle outdoors and in daylight, and it is sharp. However I cannot denney that i do wish for a faster aperture, and the 16-35mmL 2.8 II; would be a better choice if you know you need the faster aperture and 16mm is noticeably wider than 17mm. However, this lens is half the price of of that lens and is not nearly as heavy. I have not used this lens on a croped sensor, i would think you might be better to get an EF-S wide angle, if your are considering this lens on a smaller sensor be mindful that this lens is not nearly as wide.
I have been taking this lens out on hikes, in California, and trough the South Pacific. I love the landscape photos with lens, but I love that I can get high quality photos from a lens that is not fatiguing to carry around all day, however if you are going to be shooting in low light; and weight is not an issue, the 16-35mm is the way to go.

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Absolutely love this lens. For the price and focal length... in my opinion, this is the best general 'walk-around' L lens for a cropped sensor camera. The 17-40mm is actually more like a 27-64mm on my 60D. Yes, you'll encounter the usual problems with most (if not all) wide angle lenses... but you have to really scrutinize to find them.

I rented both this 17-40L and the 24-70L prior to making the decision... Love the 24-70L for the f/2.8,... but it was just too heavy and too big to use as an everyday 'walkaround' lens. The 17-40L is significantly lighter and smaller, and of course... much more affordable (compared to the 24-70L); granted the F/4 vs. F/2.8 plays a large part in the price difference.

The quality is what one would expect from an L lens... excellent build quality... solid feel... sharp images...

The only oddity is that the focus ring and the zoom ring are reversed (in comparison to other L lenses); meaning the focus ring is the outer ring (closer to the front of the lens) and the zoom ring is the inner ring (closer to the camera body). In my (limited) experience with other canon lenses, it seems to be the opposite of most others. Small oddity. Nothing that detracts from the lens.

Would highly recommend this lens to anyone/everyone looking for a light-weight, sharp, high quality lens. Absolutely love this lens. Focal length is great for an everyday 'walkaround' wide-angle lens. Weather-sealed (if filter is used for front of lens). Comes with canon bag and lens hood (as all L lenses do).

Overall a great lens!!!

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Use this lens for real estate/architectural work. It replaced a fine Sigma 12-24, but is definitely sharper. Sometimes every last bit helps.