Sean Dempsey....anyone else with 17-40 lens

[Liz]

Just curious - what do you think of this lens? I haven't taken it off my camera since I got it about 6 weeks ago. Of course, I haven't done a lot of shooting lately either, but it's a great all-around-lens. I thought my 28-135 was a nice lens, but there is no comparison in the quality of the images. I've heard that some people think it is soft, but I get really sharp images with great color (handheld) and I have a slight camera shake problem. It's one of my favorites. I was just curious about the experience that people around here have had.

Thanks.

Liz

[Sean Dempsey]

Mine is great, it's my least used lens, but it is totally sweet. I haven't had a need for like the 16-35 f/2.8. I should really start using it more, but most of the time I am out looking for birds and wildlife... maybe I'll spend a weekend just using the 17-40.

[Jakkar]

I certainly enjoy mine and I get alot more sharp than out of focus shots. I use it quite often as a walk around lens. The wide does great here in the city.

[Sebastian]

Mine rocks. Use it all the time. No softness here. It does seem to get softer around 40mm WIDE OPEN, but it's not unacceptable. At 17mm it's really crisp.

[Liz]

I appreciate the responses/replies. I had checked out many reviews all over before (and some after) I got the lens. I'm surprised at all the "negatives" as I've been SO HAPPY with it - it's one of my favorite lenses. Don't misunderstand - there are a lot of positives too. I've concluded that the people who don't like it either have a bad lens or just don't know how to use it.

Liz

[Cowgirl]

Hey ya'll!

I really like mine! It has 'saved the day' more than once for me. I have photographed two small weddings lately in which a wide angle was a must because of limited space. It was completely worth the money for me! It works just fine with my 10D.

The 17mm is great, I can't wait to get to Wyoming this summer for some landscape shots. The build is fairly solid, and it is sharp! The all-time manual focusing has helped me out several times as well.

The big white L lenses can intimidate a few. Ok, sometimes that is good, but for candids at weddings, the smaller black lenses look good, and I can sneak around a bit more. The big whitey's are screaming for attention!

Every photographer should have a least one good wide angle in their bag.


Kathy

[Liz]

Hi Kathy,
I'm always glad to see you around here! And I love it when you post your photos. You have a unique gift in shooting weddings! Very creative with your images, framing, etc. And I love your style.

I actually forgot you have this lens. I find it one awesome lens and it's on my camera all the time now. I get very little time for shooting these days, so it's mostly street shots - and this is great.

Liz

[Liz]

How are you? I'm already looking forward to your next trip to NYC with Penny.......whenever that will be.

Nice image. Yes, I too love this lens. I've heard some complaints of softness at both ends. This isn't my experience - and it looks like your's is sharp too!

Have a great day, Gene and thanks for posting the pic.

Liz