----- Original Message ----- From: "Derek Seaman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, May 17, 2002 1:49 PM Subject: EOS 16-35/2.8 vs 17-35/2.8
> I have a 17-35/2.8L, and have been reasonably happy with it. But I > noticed they now have a 16-35/2.8L out. I'm not really interested in the > extra 1mm, but if it gives a sharper image or less distortion at the > short end, then I would be interested. > > I use it on my EOS-3 for some landscape or wide-angle shots. The tax man > was kind this year, and I thought I could trade up for a reasonable sum > of money. > > Any ideas? Is the 16mm that much better? > > Derek > > Take a look at this site: http://www.fredmiranda.com/17_35VS16_35/index.html It gives a pretty comprehensive comparo of the two lenses in question. Skip Middleton http://www.shadowcatcherimagery.com * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
