Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L UD AF-S USM Ultra Wide Zoom IF

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13 Apr 2009 Definitely worth it. 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. Upon upgrading to the 5Dm2 I became extatic. The quality is great on a crop factor but when you compare it to the full frame, you will notice the difference.

I also own the 16-35 f/2.8 and if you can afford it, that is the better lens to go with it. The price does correspond to the quality (in my opinion).

Overall, I think that anyone buying this lens will be... –Davidfrom Amazon.com
21 Mar 2009 It's really nice, but... this lens is my first L, and i was hoping to be blown away. perhaps that was my own mistake for setting my expectations too high. don't get me wrong, it's a great lens, and it does everything i need it to do very well, but i could have gotten a lens for $300 cheaper that would do the same at about the same quality. one thing i do really like is the ultra fast, ultra quiet auto focus. the design is very sturdy, and it does take some great shots. honestly, though, i keep returning to my <$100 5... –Ryan Kellyfrom Amazon.com
16 Mar 2009 Pleased but not amazed I'm sure this would give you a lot more performance on a better body (I have a XSi). It provides wide-angle- you can go into a room and capture wall to wall with not too big of a problem. 17-40mm is a good range to get landscapes and then the occasional portrait. Night shots are amazing with a tripod, I was stunned.

The bad:
Not great with portraits if you want a lot of bokeh. I had fun zooming out and taking self portraits with friends or objects in the background but when you want to... –Gil June Kimfrom Amazon.com

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