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Old 09-12-08, 19:42
H4RDY H4RDY is offline  
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Default What do you get with a lens that costs 10x its cheaper alternative?

Hi,
To be more specific with my question...

What makes the Canon 17-40 f4L worth approximately 10x the price of the kit lens? or 1.5x the price of a Tamron 17-50mm f2.8?

Would you agree that, in the hands of a skilled photographer it would be hard to see the difference, if no, what would be the defining factor?

For a bit of grounding, I am a 400D user with a lens kit made up mostly of manual focus lenses + the 18-55mm kit lens. I am looking for a new lens and am considering both 17-50mm Tamron and the 17-40mm canon L.

I look forward to your replies with interest.


Hardy
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