Should I get the EF 17-35 f/2.8 L lens?

[suniyoka]

I’m a beginner photographer. I started analog with a Canon 3000N found in the closet with its kit lens, 28-80 f/3.5-5.6. I quickly found out that analog photography was way too expensive for a student so I bought a Canon 40D (pretty much the cheapest digital I could find) and stayed with the same lens. I was looking for an upgrade and found that old L series lenses can be affordable (about 300€)… Is 17-35 (on APS-C) worth it? Should I ignore the red ring and go for a quality third party? Any advice in general?

[ebiggs1]

If the EF 17-35 f/2.8 does what you want and need than go for it. That's all any lens can do. Nothing else matters.

[ebiggs1]

Oh, BTW, since it is an older lens make sure it is clean and fungus free. Try before you buy!