Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras by Canon
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Digital camera reviews of Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Digital camera Review: Amazing wide angle and walk-around lens, even on 1.6 crop factor
Summary: 5 Stars
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. Although the lens would seem to be slow with a max aperture of f/4, it actually lets in enough light and gets such great clarity and sharpness, I wouldn't be discouraged by that at all. I was pleasantly amazed at the quality of pictures I took hand-held at night (shame on me for not using a tripod, I know). This is a great walk-around lens that I used for a recent trip. I didn't want to take it off, even though I had to for some macro shots. I was tempted a few times to attach my 28-135 IS zoom lens but kept this one on and am really happy with the results. Bottom line: this lens takes SHARP pictures every you go with it. Just get used to not being able to really zoom so much as frame a picture. I plan to use it as my walk-around lens now and when I upgrade to a not-scaled down sensor, it will be a great ultra wide angle.Digital camera Review: Amazing wide angle lens!
Summary: 5 Stars
I just bought this lens and am totally in love with it. The wide-angle is beautiful, captures great area without distortion around the edges which is exactly what I was looking for. Fast and light, the performance has been excellent. This is my first L lens and I am totally hooked, will definitely invest in L's in the future. The only thing negative I can say at all is that when you have the hood attached, and use the built-in flash, it casts a small shadow. I usually use a mounted flash anyway so it doesn't affect my shots, but if you only use the built-in flash, be aware of this.Digital camera Review: An excellent lens
Summary: 5 Stars
This lens seems sharp at all distances and apertures. We are very pleased with it.Digital camera Review: Another dissapointment from an "L" lens :-(
Summary: 1 Stars
I have purchased several Canon lenses off Amazon, and this is by far the worst yet. I own an Olympus C-7070 and it takes sharper pictures at f2.8 than this lens takes at f12. Canon has some major quality control issues that they need to resolve, because this is not the first time I have had issues with soft lenses from them. The first lens I bought for my Canon 5D was the 24-105mm. When I received it, I had the similar issues with shapness (or lack thereof), so I returned it to Amazon and got another copy. Again, same problem. It took me sending the lens directly to Canon for calibration to get the problem solved, but who wants that kind of hassle?? Come on Canon, get it together, and improve your quality control. I love my 5D, but it should not be this hard to find good lenses from your "L" lineup...Digital camera Review: Awesome !
Summary: 5 Stars
Great lens, and a must buy for those needing a wide angle lens. I own a 50D, & it works great with this lens. I'm able to finally get shots indoors(in my home in places where I can't back up any further because of walls.) that I wasn't able to before . I don't have any issues with weight or any other.Focuses fast & quietly. It comes with a lens pouch & hood. Plus it's an "L' lens, so you get quality build & optics. I'm glad I bought this lens.