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

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8.0

Canon EF 17-40mm L (5D)

Camera Labs
25 July 2006
  • Summary: Canon EF 17-40mm verdict The EF 17-40mm f/4.0L is one of the best lenses in Canon’s range. It brings you a taste of the truly exotic with ultra-wide coverage...
  • Pros: Extreme wide angle coverage, Well-corrected at wider focal lengths, Fast and quiet USM focusing motor, An exotic but affordable 'L' lens
  • Cons: Zoom range too limited for general purpose, Soft corners at 40mm focused at infinity, Unimpressive macro capabilities, Light fall-off at wide angle (but expected)
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Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM Lens

The Digital Picture
05 May 2006
  • Excerpt: currently produced (3.3" x 3.8" / 83.5mm x 96.8mm - DxL). As you expect from an "L" lens, the 17-40's build
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Canon 17-40mm Review

Ken Rockwell
12 September 2006
  • Excerpt: Read the rest of this review if you like, or stop here and know that I bought a Canon 17-40mm f/4 L for myself after having it and a 16-35mm f/2.8 L on loan for a...
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Overall 8
8.0

Canon EF 17-40mm L (400D

Camera Labs
28 June 2006
  • Summary: The Canon EF 17-40mm may deliver spectacular ultra-wide angle coverage when fitted to a full-frame body like the EOS 5D, but offers a more normal, general-purpose ra...
  • Pros: Canon 'L' build and optical quality, Fast and quiet USM focusing motor, Constant f4 aperture throughout range, Will also work on full-frame body
  • Cons: Shorter zoom range than kit lens, No IS (although not particularly necessary), Overkill if not considering full-frame in future, Canon EF-S 17-85mm more flexible for most
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Expert Review

photo.net
29 August 2006
  • Conclusion: It isn't lighter than the 16-35/2.8L. It isn't better quality than the 16-35/2.8L. It isn't dramatically wide on the small sensor cameras. However, if you want a high ...
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Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Lens Review

review.slrlensreview.com
2 weeks ago
  • Summary: Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM is probably one of the best ultra-wide zoom lenses available on the market. For APS-C type cameras, the lens looses its ultra-wide appeal but...
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Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
9.1 out of 10

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

A new and affordable L-series ultra-wide-angle zoom lens that’s ideal for both film and digital SLRs. Superior optics are assured by the use of three Aspherical lens elements, in addition to a Supe… Read more

Best Price: $669

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