I have an opportunity to purchase a beautiful 17-35mm lens that looks like it's never been used at all for $1300 and has approximately 2.5 yrs left on the warranty. It comes with this incredible felt-lined case that looks like it would survive a tactical nuclear strike. There's not a mark or scuff anywhere to be seen on the lens. The seller claims he's not used it nearly as much as he thought he would and instead uses a 35mm F/1.4G.
Here's my problem. I have been on the fence as to whether my next lens should be the massive 14-24mm wide angle or this not-so-wide angle 17-35mm. On the positive side, the 17-35mm has less elements, which equals less reason to need repair, however the lens squeaks when focusing, something these lenses are notorious for.
So what do you think? Should I go ahead and make the jump on this lens or wait and pick up a 14-24? And what to make of the squeakiness? Is that a signal of bad things ahead? Is it something that a trip to the repair shop can fix?
Ah...decisions, decisions.
Here's my problem. I have been on the fence as to whether my next lens should be the massive 14-24mm wide angle or this not-so-wide angle 17-35mm. On the positive side, the 17-35mm has less elements, which equals less reason to need repair, however the lens squeaks when focusing, something these lenses are notorious for.
So what do you think? Should I go ahead and make the jump on this lens or wait and pick up a 14-24? And what to make of the squeakiness? Is that a signal of bad things ahead? Is it something that a trip to the repair shop can fix?
Ah...decisions, decisions.