Thanks for that info Mike.

John

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Agreed Mike, it would be wise to wait a few weeks.

John, I also have the 24/105 which rarely leaves the 5D - good lens.
I am also delighted to have a great example of the 100-400. In my opinion and based purely on my copy, the best Canon lens I have ever tried!

5D + 100-400 = superb combination.

Let us all know what decision you come to after the upcoming announcement.

Regards

Chris.

Chris, I was a bit impetuous and bid £1170 for a new 5D on Ebay. I later regretted not waiting for the forthcoming announcment. In the event I was lucky I was outbid by £20. I am now waiting.

Kind rgards,

John

I've used this combination once and I didn't notice any vignetting. The 17-40 used to be my first choice for hangar/museum work but once I'd moved to full frame I found it far too wide so I now use a 24-105 (which I'm very happy with indeed). The 17-40 has sat in my bag unused since then.

Thanks for your comments. I think that, that is what will happen to my 17/40 too. I am not an ultra wide angle fan. I have recently taken an interest in photographing steam locomotives I don't think anything looks worse than an elongated boiler.

John.

When I had a 10D as a backup/wide angle camera the 17-40 got used a great deal but I just didn't like the distortion with the 5D. I've considered selling it but I'm sure it'll come in handy sometime.

Well I have finally aquired a 5D I haven't had chance to try it yet but will let you all know what I think , eventually. Thank you all for you helpful comments.

John