Canon zoom for landscapes at f.8-16, L or go for croplens?

[vanheden]

Thanks for your reply, the 17-40/4 seems to be a great choise for me.


Was looking a bit at the old 20-35/3.5-4.5 usm, it is a lot cheaper (a bit more than half of the L at the local market), but i am afraid it will let me down. I am probaly best of with the 17-40 + coking P filters

[Jon Ruyle]

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.

[MacManUS]

I do not like the 17-40 on a crop body. The 10-22 EFS, the 15-85, and the 17-55 will all give you more value. The 10-22 is KILLER for landscapes. If your most important desire is towards landscapes, it is the way to go.


The 15-85 finds itself in the sweet spot, with it