<p>I live in the PNW and spend a lot of time in the backcountry taking photos of skiing, mountain biking and landscapes. I have a Nikon D610 and am looking at the 16-35mm f/4 and 17-35mm f/2.8. I have the opportunity to purchase a very lightly used 16-35mm f/4 for $750 from a friend or a new 17-35mm f/2.8 (might be able to find one used).<br>
Most of my photos (85%) I will be taking will be of people moving fast in rugged terrain with either a white/snow background or occasional green/forrest background. I also plan on using this for landscape photos (15%) in the mountains. Yes, I know that means bright, dark, fast, slow and everything in between.<br>
The price I can get the 16-35mm is making it very tempting for me but my gut is telling me the 17-35mm might be the better option. $750 vs $ $1700 is a good motivator to go for the 16-35mm.<br>
What do you think?<br>
Thanks in advance!</p>
