There must be some sample variation at work. I took a friend's 24-105, my new 16-35, and my old 17-40 out last weekend, and the 17-40 was the sharpest by far at common focal lengths.
Tom P. > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of > Kotsinadelis, Peter (Peter) > Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 12:38 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: EOS Bittersweet Day > > David Jurney wrote (edited): > > On another note... > > Question: has anyone on this list done a comparison of the > 24-105mm f/4L with the 17-40mm f/4L? I am curious as to how > they perform at their common focal lengths. I would assume > the 17-40mm f/4L would perform better, but I am curious about > any real world comparisons. > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > David > > The 24-105mm is tack sharp, the 17-40L is not. > > Peter K * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
