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Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM lens, (tested with cropped-frame APS-C body) Gordon Laing, July 2007
 
Canon EF 17-40mm video tour for cropped frame APS-C bodies

We're pleased to present a short video tour of the Canon EF 17-40mm lens, demonstrated on a Canon EOS 400D / XTi body. There's no need to download any new software - just press the play button in the middle of the screen below and wait for the video to start; you may need to press the button twice. The quality and any delay before playing may vary depending on your internet connection.

 




Canon 17-40mm with 400D video - coverage at 17mm Canon 17-40mm with 400D video - build quality Canon 17-40mm with 400D video - coverage at 40mm

When bought for a cropped-frame body

Good points

Canon 'L' build and optical quality
Fast and quiet USM focusing motor
Constant f4 aperture throughout range
Will also work on full-frame body

Bad points
Shorter zoom range than kit lens
No IS (although not particularly necessary)
Overkill if not considering full-frame in future
Canon EF-S 17-85mm more flexible for most





Scores

(relative to 18-55mm kit lens)
 

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Overall:

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