Anyone got this lens ?

To me,
Pro - IS, f/2.8
Con - EF-S, $$$$

very expensive lens

One of the good wide angle lens but compare to 17-40L..this is no.2

Wrong wrong wrong.

Dont just put wrong wrong wrong. State your reason. Your post is counted as spam.

Remember, the EF-S lens cannot be mounted on 1D bodies

Let's just say that my reply would involve the 16-35 L lens (both the Mk I & II). My answer stops there, assuming that g88 is envisioning it on a 1.6x (or 1.3x, even)sensor. If NOT (i.e. full frame), then you have the 24-70 L lens to contend with (17 - 55mm with 1.6 crop, go figure), among other things.

Okay I'm tired of explaining this. This is just to justify that it wasn't spam. End.

I am the actual user for about a year.

So far only 3 comments for this lense; GENG! GENG! GENG!

At dark sense, it allow me to do 1/6 at f2.8 and I have all shots sharp. Not many lenses can do these as far as my knowledge concern.

As comparison, last time I did 1/8 with my ex-16-36L, but only 1~2 out of 10 is ok.

I could really say this magical lense extend my physical limitation.... Cool...

the f2.8 really is a good point but the price is one big blocking factor.

there is always a Tamron 17-50 f2.8 to the rescue

yup.. juz go for Tamron 17-50 f2.8 ..

Agree on the Tamron alternative but this lens also has its weakness on the wide end. With the cheaper price, it should worth a look though.

but u see the price difference between these 2..just IS different and a little bit longer..i rather bring tripod

and the wide end of this lens quite impressive actually, but of coz if u have budget, go for the L

then bring a tripod lor

Can't bring tripod everywhere mah. Have good IS USM is a BIG Addition though I admit RM5K for the lens is quite pricey.. but Im sure worth it....

RM5k you can get a body with IS from some other manufacturers...
But any fast lens from any manufacturer is expensive, for sure.