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17/55 and 17/40 - a tested comparison: http://www.photozone.de/Reviews/Canon%20EOS%20Lens%20Tests/178-canon-ef-s-17-55mm-f28-usm-is-test-report--review?start=1 http://www.photozone.de/Reviews/Canon%20EOS%20Lens%20Tests/177-canon-ef-17-40mm-f4-usm-l-test-report--review?start=1 Both lenses test very well for resolution (MTF… -
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The 17-40mm lens is also an excellent choice. When compared to the 17-55 lens it doesn't have image stabilization, you lose one stop (f/2.8 vs f/4), and you lose 15mm on the long end. The image quality of the 17-40 isn't any better [ducking] than the 17-55 in my opinion. While it's true you may someday upgrade to a… -
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Thanks for the suggestions, I'm definitely going to check them out while I'm at school. I know that you feel strongly about the 17-55 but while looking at that on B&H I saw the EF 17-40mm f/4.0L, have anyone of you had any experience with this lens or know anyone who has (I'm just thinking that maybe some day I'll upgrade… -
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Three lenses I can recommend:* EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 - This is an "L" in all but name (OK, the the construction isn't as solid as most (all?) "L" lenses but it's a very, very good lens. It gets rave reviews and for good reason. * EF-S 10-22 - Not an "L", but you wouldn't know it from the photos * EF 100 f/2.8 Macro - just a… -
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The previous recommendations for the Canon EF-S 17-55mm, f/2.8 IS USM are what I recommend as well. It is a superb lens and (IMO) the best choice in a standard zoom for Canon crop 1.6x cameras. Focus is fast and accurate and it is very usable wide open to awesome sharpness by f5.6. The IS extends the versatility in low…
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