Quote Originally Posted by Dave Johnston


The battle between the 16-35 and 17-40 is not as easy to call. The 2.8 is very appealing, but for me the price tag was a bit of a turn off.

It is very appealing, and it's come in oh-so-handy on many occasions. Like June, when my 1D Mark III was in the shop, and we were "slumming it" with a 40D and a Rebel XTi. 16-35/2.8 on the 40D and 85/1.2 (borrowed) on the Rebel was a very functional pairing at a bar, a bowling alley, and a jazz club.