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Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Camera Lens

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(11 reviews)

Price Range: $669 to $946

Bizrate User Review.

Field review of Canon 8806A002

by Les , Feb. 1, 2005

Comments:
The lense is very fast focusing and quick recovery from changes. However, under low light conditions with or without the supplied hood there is a definate shadow present at the bottom of the image. I use this lens for landscape and some portrait work wit

QuickTake:

Pros: Very fast focus and sharp image. Comes with a hood and bag.

Cons: See review

Recommended: Yes

Has Owned Product: 1 year

alaTest.com Professional Review.

Review summary of Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Camera Lens

by alaTest

Comments:
alaTest has collected and analyzed 445 reviews of Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Camera Lens from international magazines and websites.

Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 92/100. Comparing these reviews to 57330 other Lenses & Filters reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 90/100 = Excellent.

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cameralabs.com Professional Review.

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM tested with Canon EOS 400D full review

by Gordon Laing

Comments:
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 range when mounted on cropped bodies like the EOS 30D or 400D / XTi. As such when evaluating

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QuickTake:

Cons: Shorter zoom range than kit lens, No IS (although not particularly necessary), Overkill if not considering full-frame in future

cameralabs.com Professional Review.

Canon EF 17-40mm (crop

by Gordon Laing

Comments:

Review Verdict: In this review we've tested the EF 17-40mm with the Canon EOS 400D / XTi where it offers a general-purpose range; this may be a little shorter than the standard EF-S 18-55mm kit lens, but the EF 17-40mm offers a number of benefits including far superior b

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QuickTake:

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, Canon 'L' build and optical quality, Fast and quiet USM focusing motor, Constant f4 aperture throughout range

Cons: Shorter zoom range than kit lens, No IS (although not particularly necessary), Overkill if not considering full-frame in future, Shorter zoom range than kit lens, No IS (although not particularly necessary), Overkill if not considering full-frame in futur

whatdigitalcamera.com Professional Review.

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM

by Jon Tarrant

Comments:
Covering both full-frame and APS-C sensors, the EF 17-40mm has proved popular with photographers since its launch - and for good reason

Review Verdict: Overall, Canon's EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM is designed to match the needs of demanding professionals and, as such, does so with ease.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Build quality, promises only what it can deliver in style ;

Cons: Limited focal range, no IS ;

digital photography blog Professional Review.

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

by Darren

Comments:
Camera Labs review the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Lens and gives it a rating of 83%. They write - '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, while boasting 'L' qual

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photographyreview.com Professional Review.

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

by Online Shopper

Comments:
A new and affordable L-series ultra-wide-angle zoom lens that's ideal for both film and digital SLRs. Inner focusing system with USM Min fo

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cameralabs.com Professional Review.

Canon EF 17-40mm (full)

by Gordon Laing

Comments:
In this review we've concentrated on using the EF 17-40mm with the full-frame Canon EOS 5D, where its enormous wide angle coverage can be truly unleashed. We've compared it against the EF 24-105mm f/4.0L and the older EF 24-70mm f/2.8L, as many photograph

Review Verdict: In the meantime, lets take a ride with the EF 17-40mm - one of the most exciting, yet best value options for full-frame bodies like the EOS 5D. Note: the serial numbers of the EF 17-40mm, EF 24-105mm and EF 24-70mm lenses tested were 338244, 305841 and 54

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QuickTake:

Pros: Extreme wide angle coverage, Well-corrected at wider focal lengths, Fast and quiet USM focusing motor, An exotic but affordable 'L' lens, Extreme wide angle coverage, Well-corrected at wider focal lengths, Fast and quiet USM focusing motor, An exot

Cons: Zoom range too limited for general purpose, Soft corners at 40mm focused at infinity, Unimpressive macro capabilities, Zoom range too limited for general purpose, Soft corners at 40mm focused at infinity, Unimpressive macro capabilities

the-digital-picture.com Professional Review.

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM Lens

by Online Shopper

Comments:
Because it is a very high quality but moderately-priced ultra wide angle zoom lens, the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM Lens is one of Canon's best selling lenses

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cameralabs.com Professional Review.