Anybody got the Canon 17-40 F 4?

(steezyshots) · (steezyshots) **Join Date: Feb 2008** 11-06-2008, 3:15 PM

If so do you like this lens and recommend it? Or would you go with the 50mm 1.4?

Lookin to get some new glass..

(Walt) · (Walt) **Join Date: Jan 2003** 11-06-2008, 3:25 PM

Got it and love it. Need a fisheye ? I'm going to sell mine.

(steezyshots) · (steezyshots) **Join Date: Feb 2008** 11-06-2008, 3:53 PM

What fisheye do you have? I have been looking for something new and fun!

(Walt) · (Walt) **Join Date: Jan 2003** 11-06-2008, 3:57 PM

Canon 15mm 2.8

(dmonte3283) · (dmonte3283) **Join Date: Jun 2003** 11-06-2008, 4:14 PM

Walt, what will you replace that fisheye with?

(Walt) · (Walt) **Join Date: Jan 2003** 11-06-2008, 4:18 PM

A new rifle or I'll put it towards a 40D/50D.

I just don't use it that much and it seems like a waste to have it just sitting around.

(steezyshots) · (steezyshots) **Join Date: Feb 2008** 11-06-2008, 6:18 PM

How Much? I have been eyeballing that one!

(wakedad33) · (wakedad33) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 11-06-2008, 6:23 PM

Walt, if Riley dosen't want it send me a PM with price.

(steezyshots) · (steezyshots) **Join Date: Feb 2008** 11-06-2008, 6:33 PM

Walt bring it with you to the thanksgiving parade at berryessa.

Randy you're comin there too right? Is Alex coming? I am going to be shooting some legion riders for the new hyperlite website for their profiles. If you guys are going to be there we'll have to meet up and shoot.

(wakedad33) · (wakedad33) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 11-06-2008, 6:53 PM

Riley, working on it.

(Walt) · (Walt) **Join Date: Jan 2003** 11-06-2008, 7:08 PM

I'll bring it with me and you guys can check it out. It's missing the Af/M focus button but I'll see if I can get it replaced before then.

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 11-06-2008, 7:59 PM

riley, have you looked into the sigma 8mm? i hear they're money. (don't mean to jack up your sale, walt)

(Walt) · (Walt) **Join Date: Jan 2003** 11-06-2008, 8:02 PM

No worries Joe.

(antbug) · (antbug) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 11-06-2008, 8:59 PM

Riley, What body are you using? I had the 2.8 15mm and traded up to the 3.5 8mm. On my 20d body it's way better. If you're on a FF body I'd go with the 15mm.

I got some sick pics with the fishy in Hawaii.
When I get back I'll post some up.

Oh the 17-40 f4 is great for a walk around lens. I use it all the time and would never get rid of it. The 50mm will limit you a lot. Do you have the 50mm 1.8? If not, very cheap and awesome lens.

(steezyshots) · (steezyshots) **Join Date: Feb 2008** 11-07-2008, 2:27 PM

Yeah Joe I have shot with the Sigma 8 and I loved it but with my housing it is too much I can see the inside of the port. I would like to see what the canon looks like inside the housing.

(Walt) · (Walt) **Join Date: Jan 2003** 11-07-2008, 4:22 PM

I doubt the 15mm will work with your set up Riley. It has the permanent lens hood on it and that will hit the lens port.

(wakeboardertj) · (wakeboardertj) **Join Date: May 2005** 11-08-2008, 2:40 PM

i have the 17-40, its a really nice lens, super sharp and great for landscape. IMO its not quite a walk around lens, but definitely nice to have in your arsenal.

(clubmyke) · (clubmyke) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 11-08-2008, 6:01 PM

i had a 17-40 and it was a little short as a walk around lens (though it is great for landscape shooting) and is a stupid good deal at $600 new.

it was replaced my the 24-70 f2.8...a lot more $$$ but worth it.

(steezyshots) · (steezyshots) **Join Date: Feb 2008** 11-09-2008, 11:45 AM

Yeah i have room in there for the lens hood because it was built around my 10-22 and that is much bigger than the 15mm. I am just worried that i still might see inside of the port. I also think a 17 -40 will fit in the housing just wondering if it will be a good focal length inside the housing.

(dirwoody) · (dirwoody) **Join Date: Apr 2003** 11-09-2008, 3:53 PM

Walt, I'd also be very interested in your Fisheye. Let me know if things don's work out with the other guys

(Walt) · (Walt) **Join Date: Jan 2003** 11-10-2008, 4:11 PM

Will do Darin.

(dirwoody) · (dirwoody) **Join Date: Apr 2003** 11-12-2008, 1:46 PM

Thanks Walt