Canon EF 17-40 f/4 L $579.99 at Blacks

[qam]

I'm not sure if this is a price error or not since I've never seen it anywhere near this price, but Black's currently has the Canon EF 17-40mm lens for $579.99, regular price $979.99. http://www.blackphoto.com/blacks/jum...sp?prdId=93403 Currently in stock online and I believe that shipping is free. I'd order one if I didn't already own one. I wouldn't hesitate if you are currently considering this lens.

[chestnut]

Excellent!! Thanks a TON op!

Although my wallet is now much thinnner!

Already sold out online.. only in store now.

[hagbard]

Good price for a lens with QC issues.

[shaolinmonk]

just ordered.. thanks.. tempted to switch to full frame gear now lol

[zrepiV]

What a price... I might just get it.

[laflaque]

OOS.
Too bad but I needed wider anyway.

[DBOi]

Is this going to be superseded by an IS version?

[kareshi]

just ordered one. thanks op

[KorruptioN]

Good price for a lens with QC issues.

You got a dud. Not all of them are duds. Canon's post-sales customer service afterwards doesn't have a whole lot to do with the initial QC of the lens.

For APS-C shooters... the Tamron 17-50/2.8 is more flexible and faster, but actually costs more.

[topspd]

For APS-C shooters... the Tamron 17-50/2.8 is more flexible and faster, but actually costs more.

I can't comment on quality comparisons with the tamron, but it's actually cheaper here;

http://cgi.ebay.ca/NEW-TAMRON-17-50m...4.c0.m14.l1262

17-40 review; http://www.the-digital-picture.com/R...ns-Review.aspx

17-50 tamron review; http://www.the-digital-picture.com/R...ns-Review.aspx

[magical]

I can't comment on quality comparisons with the tamron, but it's actually cheaper here;

http://cgi.ebay.ca/NEW-TAMRON-17-50m...4.c0.m14.l1262

17-40 review; http://www.the-digital-picture.com/R...ns-Review.aspx

17-50 tamron review; http://www.the-digital-picture.com/R...ns-Review.aspx

I own this lens, and its my favorite lens... very fast focusing, mine is built very well... if you don't have a FF then you might want the tammy instead for the extra stop, but if considering to go FF in the future then this is a much better purchase.

[sharkcalgary]

But I have this lens already.

I kept thinking the margin of any Canon lens is pretty low, that is why the price is not changing much. This makes me think again.

[gte357s]

But I have this lens already.

I kept thinking the margin of any Canon lens is pretty low, that is why the price is not changing much. This makes me think again.

I think they have a very high margin especially in Canada. I once heard in this forum someone said the margin on TVs are low, not until I got an warranty exchange. The TV MSRP is $2999, I bought it on sale for $2699, the dealer bought it from Panasonic for $2167. Even it is on sale for $300, they are still making more than $500 out of it.

[JCLJCL]

Is this going to be superseded by an IS version?

www.canonrumors.com is usually a good source for this type of chatter. So far, the 17-40 isn't known to be on the list for a replacement. One of the most likely one at the moment is the 70-200 f2.8 IS. I'd say this price for the 17-40 is really unusual and low.

[cy]

Uh oh, I think I am heading to the blacks. I sold mine a while ago and I think it's time to get it back! OOS online..

It's easily one of the sharpest zoom I've seen on my FF. Even it's a F4.0, it's not that prone to blur caused by hand movement @17, all you need is around 1/15 - 1/20 shutter.

just ordered.. thanks.. tempted to switch to full frame gear now lol

I told you so a couple months ago and the idea was rejected