which one to choose

[CFM56-7B]

just want to choose a new lens,EF17--40F4, and 70--200 F4 (non-is) the price almost the same,still don't know choose which one will be better
who can give me some advice,thx a lot~~~

[night86mare]

yet another one that wants to buy lens for the sake of having one more thing in the cabinet.. two totally different focal length ranges, for different purposes.. but just wants to buy.. argh

zzz

here is some advice, wait until you know which one you want more

or just buy both

the second hand buyers will be very happy sooner or later, i suspect, if you take the second path

[Deming86]

yeah have to agree with night86mare bro on that man.. These 2 lenses serve completely different purposes!! They can't possibly be compared which one is better to which! Why don't you think which lens you will use more often? I bought the 17-40 myself first as I had no need for a telephoto lens yet then... Afterwhich I got the 70-200 for portraits as well as for telephoto shots.. But if you already have a kit lens and you don't NEED the 17-40, just get the 70-200 f4 non IS then... Don't buy lenses for the sake of buying or to match other people's egos.. Get what you really need~

[Reportage]

Originally Posted by CFM56-7B just want to choose a new lens,EF17--40F4, and 70--200 F4 (non-is) the price almost the same,still don't know choose which one will be better who can give me some advice,thx a lot~~~

The lens that will empty your wallet the most. That way you will not be tempted again.

[CFM56-7B]

thank u guys,i know what to do now,