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I've heard great things about them but it doesn't have AF so that's probably where much of the price difference comes from.

No Autofocus! Looks like Im gonna go for it's beautifully expensive counterpart!

I'm looking to take on a pretty large project next winter

What's the project? :)

Get the 17-40. I deeply regret selling mine.

What's the project? :)

It involves snow and people on boards, have a vague plan but still deciding on a few things, not gonna reveal much just in case it's a huge flop.

Get the 17-40. I deeply regret selling mine.

Glad to know you thought highly of it, looks like I'll be getting one.

Another vote for the 17-40 f4L here. Amazing Swiss-Army-Knife of a lens, quality on par with the 16-35 f2.8L and a bargain price. Unless you're shooting in low light all the time, the f4L is absolutely fine. I really appreciate that extra 5mm at the long end too.

It involves snow and people on boards, have a vague plan but still deciding on a few things, not gonna reveal much just in case it's a huge flop.

Cool, hope it works out as planned fella!

Another vote for the 17-40 f4L here. Amazing Swiss-Army-Knife of a lens, quality on par with the 16-35 f2.8L and a bargain price. Unless you're shooting in low light all the time, the f4L is absolutely fine. I really appreciate that extra 5mm at the long end too.

Perfect, Plan is to have 17-40 f4, sigma 50mm f1.4 and 135mm f2.

Cool, hope it works out as planned fella!

Cheers, it should just depending on money for the holiday and timing of exams right now.

Hoo, good ones Will, ghastly good.

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Will, those are great. Unfortunately I can't give you any more rep though.

IndraRipper - wrt the 17-40, if you're shooting in snow and other awfulness then make sure you stick a filter on the lens as that seals it against water and dust.

Will, those are great. Unfortunately I can't give you any more rep though.

IndraRipper - wrt the 17-40, if you're shooting in snow and other awfulness then make sure you stick a filter on the lens as that seals it against water and dust.

It'll help seal it a bit, it won't make it impregnable.

True. Some filters are better sealed than others too.

The new canon 16-35 f4 IS just came last week. That might be a very good option depends on the price.

Hey is there a decent equivalent Canon version of the Nikon 14-24? Can't see a direct opposite, maybe I'm missing something?

My mate helped me shoot the Tweed run at the weekend, and was complaining that his 24-105 f4 wasn't wide enough (I told him not to buy it). Obbs there is the above mentioned 16-35/40 f2.8/4 but I know he likes his fisheye (old skateboarder).

The Nikon 14-24 is the only lens that canon doesn't have an equivalent of. The old 16-35 isn't that great and the new one ain't cheap. The 17-40 can be had new for around £550.

So my 17-40 f/4 is perm attached to my camera. It's only rarely that I wish I had more zoom. Works really well with the Sony A7R (and metabones adapter).

I honestly though that said "sperm" and had to read your post about three times...

Not shot much with this lens yet, but the lack of distortion compared to my 50mm f1.4 is impressive.

WANT (a version of that for my Nikon).

I do wish it came with a black vinyl ring decal to black out the lens text though. Might have to make one.

They look hilarious on 1D series bodies.

http://media.the-digital-picture.com/Images/Other/Canon-EF-40mm-f-2.8-STM-Pancake-Lens/Canon-EF-40mm-STM-Pancake-Lens-On-Tripod.jpg

The 5D looks very good with the 40mm so BUY my Canon 5D please !! :)