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Originally Posted by spectrrr
My first (and only) two lenses for a few years were the 17-40 F4 and the 70-200 F4. Solid workhorses that will consistently and reliably get any job done you throw at em. I still have that 70-200.
I have since replaced the 17-40 F4 with an older model 17-35 F2.8. Its not as sharp at 2.8, but does give me the 2.8 that I needed, and its ebay rate is barely more than a new 17-40.
You may or may not need the 70-200 2.8. Its an AWESOME lens, which I have the pleasure of owning at the moment, but its overkill for some things, and heavy lens for walkaround. If you just want to go for a stroll with your camera, the size and weight of the F4 will make you much happier IMO  |
When I take the 70-200 f2.8 to someplace where I'm going to shoot all day, I really don't notice the weight to much, but when I'm just carrying it around, like when I walk my dag, it can get pretty freakin' heavy after 3 or 4 miles.
-Mark.