Which one, TS-E 17 or TS-E 24?

[Steve Todd]

I am considering purchasing either the TS-E 17 or the TS-E 24 II, for use on my 1DX and 1D4 bodies.  I have two, wide zooms right now, an EF 20-35 and a EF 24-105.  However, I would like a T&S to streighten things out!  Any input from users of both would be greatly appreciated.

[Steve Todd]

Thanks PBD, that is exactly the kind of info I was hoping for when I wrote the post!  I have had my eye on the 24 for many years, now that it has been updated, it looks like it might be the one for me.  However, when I saw shots taken with the 17, on the CPN Europe site, it really got my attention...thus the post on which one to choose!  Thanks again for the insight! 

[scrappydog]

The 24 is a little sharper than the 17, but both are sharp.  The 24 has more versatile focal length.  There is a hack for rigging a 4x6" ND grad filter holder for the 17.  I saw it on the Fred Miranda forums, but I haven't done the hack myself.  If you get the 24, you will need to have 82mm filters.

Below are a couple shift panos with the 17 and 24.  I have a few more on my Flickr page.

17 - three-shot pano, cropped

Animal Kingdom Lodge by scrappydoggy, on Flickr

24 - three-shot pano, cropped

Lincoln Monument Sunrise by scrappydoggy, on Flickr

[Steve Todd]

Thanks agin for all of your help!  Just ordered the 24 from B&H...got the rebated price and free upgrade to three-day shipping.  Take care and Happy New Year/shooting!