Is the 17-40mm worth it?
The Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM achieves a high ranking for an ultra-wide angle lens with DxOMark score of 21 points. Peak sharpness at 15P-Mpix is perhaps a little behind the latest designs but it’s still very good. Like so many zooms, it’s better at the wider end where it has good uniformity, even wide-open.
Is Canon 17 40 good for portraits?
The 17-40 is not too wide for portraits. It is too wide for headshots. Headshots are a small subset of “portraits.” For many years, the vast majority of portraits were done with lenses that are “normal” to “slightly wide.” Look at all the well-known photographers who shot with standard Rollei TLRs.
Why would you use a wide-angle lens?
The wide-angle lens creates a perspective distortion that really shines when photographing objects with lots of straight lines (like a building). City photography. Wide-angle lenses are most often used to shoot cityscapes because the width of the lens can easily capture a large crowd or a busy city street.
What is the best Canon lens?
Since its release in September 2019, the Canon EOS M6 Mark II has been one of the most sought-after compact mirrorless cameras around for still and video while traveling.
What is the best Canon lens for sports?
– Beautiful bokeh – A great range for all sorts of sports – Great sharpness – With image stabilization
What is the best Canon lens for landscape?
[Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 DI VC USD](http://www.tamron-usa.com/product/lenses/f013.html)
What is the best Canon lens for wildlife?
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 II (£1,820//$2,000)