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Canon EF 17-35 mm f/2.8L USM
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| Manufacturer | Canon |
|---|---|
| Model | EF 17-35 mm f/2.8L USM |
| Lens style | Wide angle zoom |
| Focal length | 17 - 35 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 |
| Angle of view | 103.6 - 63.4 o |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.35 m |
| Maximum magnification | 1:9.09 |
| Minimum aperture | 22 |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 7 |
| Auto focus type | AF USM |
| Lens Construction | 19 elements / 12 groups |
| Filter diameter | 77 mm |
| Macro | No |
| Available mounts | Canon EF |
| Dimensions | 83.5 x 95.7 mm |
| Weight | 545 g |
| Additional information | Marketed April 1996 |
Owners reviews (2)
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User profile: Amateur
Cons: At 2.8 the lens has a bit of softness near the edges
Pros: Fast lens f2.8 Excellent build quality Weather sealed, no dust accumulation internally Fast smooth focusing
Summary: This Canon L 17-35mm f2.8 lens has been highly reliable and takes pictures with an excellent look. Though the newer versions apparently test sharper, this lens produces excellent wide angle photos on my Canon R and focuses very accurately. Used they are an excellent value.
Overall
Owner since: 1 year
Price: ~ $ 600
User profile: Semipro
Cons: - Not really usable below f/4.0, really good quality starts at about f/5.6
Pros: - Very tough; mine was made in 1996 and I'm like a fourth owner, yet it's beautifully preserved. No dust like, oh say, EF-S 17-55/2.8. - Focus is fast and precise. - Great sharpness stopped down a bit. - CA/Distortions are negligible. - For the money, it's excellent. Don't know if 17-40/4 is likely to match it, and 16-35/2.8 is much more expensive.
Summary: This lens was certainly made before the wideangle zooms started being really sharp, and it shows. Still from about f/5.6 onward it provides stellar results across the frame. I have not tried it with a full frame/1.3x camera yet though.