Quote Originally Posted by vanheden
Was looking a bit at the old 20-35/3.5-4.5 usm

I've never used that lens and know nothing about it. I think wider would be better, but price may overwhelm the 3mm difference.


Richard is right- the 24-70 is more versatile than the 17-40. But for landscapes on a crop body, I'd want the option to go wider than 24mm.