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    Lens 17-55

    Hi !
    I have one CANON 550D and lens 17-55 f2.8
    I want to change this lens for one L canon
    Somebody can help me
    Thank you

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    Why? What does the 17-55mm not offer that you need?

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    By all accounts, the 17-55 is "L" quality. The comparable 17-40L is an f4 v. f2.8 which you have. Plus you lose 15mm on the long end. IMO, not really an "upgrade".
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    Neuro might swap you his 600 for the 17-55, it's an L Canon isn't it John?
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    Quote Originally Posted by SILVIO View Post
    Hi !
    I have one CANON 550D and lens 17-55 f2.8
    I want to change this lens for one L canon
    Somebody can help me
    Thank you
    Where do you think it is failing? Do you us the 17-24 i.e. very wide and 2.8 vs. f4. If you don't shoot wide, and open, the 24-105 might be an alternative. HOWEVER.

    I own both a 600d and 5dIII - and 17-55 and 24-105. The 600d with the 24-105 is not all that wide and gets plenty long - the f4 gets dicey once inside.

    If you could let us know what you are looking for it would be helpful.

    I think the 17-55 is a darn good lens....
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    Here on my Flicker page I have some test shots I did with my 17-40 on my 5D and on my 1DmkIIn. Test subject was a brick wall.
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/markcle...7629135467212/
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