|  | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $1,200.00
Buy New: $619.88
You Save: $580.12 (48%)
New (25) Used (3)
Avg. Customer Rating:  121 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Optical Zoom: 2.4
Maximum Focal Length: 40
Minimum Focal Length: 17
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 7.2 x 5.4 x 5.2
all-glass-optical
MPN: 8806A002
Model: 8806A002
UPC: 410000035580
EAN: 0013803028058
ASIN: B00009R6WO
Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 makes you better November 27, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
photography is my hobby. i do enjoy it and wanted to improve. i bought this lens to give more range to my lens. i have, the kit lens for my 30D and a 70-200 f2.8L. the telephoto was just too heavy for everyday/walk around use. the 17-40 fits the bill. i have shot about 2000 pictures. i would say about 20% are keepers (because i am learning). focusing at such a wide perspective (i got the hang of it about 250-500 shots) does take some getting used to. the lens does teach you a lot about f stops, lighting, and composition when in full manual. overall, the quality of the lens is outstanding. sunsets and "vista in the southwest" are when i appreciate this lens. i was most surprised at how good it works in close quarters. for example, my kids walking around the mall. it is expensive, but the EF 16-35 f2.8L, was simply out of my range. it is better than the kit lens for sure. i would agree with the majority of the positive reviews. the only drawback is the price, but i feel it is well worth it. AMAZON did not get the product to me as quickly as promised, but they did wave the shipping when i pointed it out.
in summary, if you are wanting to improve your skills in photography, then this lens is a great addition. it will not take better pictures, it will make you a more refined photographer/artist. as with all things worthwhile, it will cost you something.
Great lens for many different types of shots November 22, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This lens offers a fast lens with just the right amount of wide-angle. I've been using it for landscaping shots, up close, action, low light and its really impressed me. I would recommend this lens to anyone who wants to take their photography to the next level.
Amazing November 17, 2008
This lens is amazingly sharp and well-built. As a wedding photographer, I would highly recommend it. It is gorgeously wide, especially on a full-frame body like the 5D. Buy this lens!
fantastic lens October 26, 2008
Even 2 years ago the 17-40 L Canon lens was reserved for professional photographers because of its high price. Now it became available also for amatours. It's an amazing lens. Any picture taken with it its just fantastic. The colors, the sharpness, the quality its just beyond other lenses. "L" form canon holds its quality. I highly reccomend this lens for all photographers for whom taking pictures is more than just a hobby. IT'S DEFINITELY WORTH ITS PRICE!!!
An excellent lens September 22, 2008
This lens seems sharp at all distances and apertures. We are very pleased with it.
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