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 12/08/2004 07:11:16 PM · #1
Here's a great review of the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 Wide angle zoom.

It's a fantastic lens according to the review and beats the crap out of the Sigma 12-24 at the wide end in terms of sharpness. More expensive too at US$800, but a great wide angle for 1.6x crop factor cameras like the 20D and D-Rebel, it won't fit anything but the 20D and D-Rebel.
 12/08/2004 07:18:52 PM · #2
Originally posted by doctornick:
More expensive too at US$800, but a great wide angle for 1.6x crop factor cameras like the 20D and D-Rebel, it won't fit anything but the 20D and D-Rebel.

I'm fairly sure that soon somebody will take a hack-saw to it and mod it to fit the 10D like they did with the EF-S kit lens.
Of course there is the difference of 100$ vs 800$ :)
see for example EF-S 18-55 Surgery

Thanks for the link. I'm VERY interested in such a wide angle lens.
 12/09/2004 11:56:29 AM · #3
for the day crowd
 12/09/2004 12:17:52 PM · #4
Seems that not everyone is happy with this new EF-S lens. Might be worth checking out the Tamron 17-35 f/2.8-4 as a cheaper alternative...
 12/09/2004 01:22:06 PM · #5
Originally posted by Manic:
Seems that not everyone is happy with this new EF-S lens. Might be worth checking out the Tamron 17-35 f/2.8-4 as a cheaper alternative...


There is quite a difference between 10 and 17mm expecially with the 1.6x crop factor (ca. 16 vs. 28 mm in 35mm format).
I haven´t tried either of them so I dont have any opinion on theyr quality. On the other hand I bought Sigma 15-30mm recently and I think I´m pretty happy with it despite how bulky and heavy it is.
 12/09/2004 01:24:27 PM · #6
Buying a superwide, zoom or prime, is like rolling the dice. So many variables come into play that there will be big differences from sample to sample.

The only "safe" way to choose a superwide is to go to your local camera shop and try one one. Take a tripod and cable release, get the lens on YOUR camera and step outside an take LOTS of pictures. Use different apertures, use autofocus, use manual focus, be sure and use the tripod and cable release, do it all on multiple subjects! Take as much time as you need to justify the $$$ you are thinking of spending.

Then explain that you will go home, review the images, and make a decision soon. You can ask if they will hold the lens, no harm in that, most will. Just be sure and jot down the serial to make sure you know exactly which lens you used. Now take your camera HOME, review the images, and make an informed decision about the VERY SAME lens you intend to buy. Try this until you find a lens you like.

Such a purchase will usually cost you a good bit more than you will pay online. You can always haggle, but don't expect online prices from a local retailer.

Of course, you could always buy online and take your chances. Many online retailers will allow returns. You can simply do this until you get one that is satisfactory.

12/09/2004 01:27:03 PM · #7
Originally posted by Manic:
Seems that not everyone is happy with this new EF-S lens. Might be worth checking out the Tamron 17-35 f/2.8-4 as a cheaper alternative...


I have it and it's wonderful :-) . Also I'd say to stay away from the S lens incase u sometime wanna buy a cam that can't use it.
 12/09/2004 01:43:50 PM · #8
Originally posted by kyebosh:
Originally posted by Manic:
Seems that not everyone is happy with this new EF-S lens. Might be worth checking out the Tamron 17-35 f/2.8-4 as a cheaper alternative...


I have it and it's wonderful :-) . Also I'd say to stay away from the S lens incase u sometime wanna buy a cam that can't use it.


When you look at the reviews on Fredmiranda, of the 8 reviews the one giving it a 1 does not own the lens and the rest give it 5's, 4's and one 3. Something to keep in mind. If I was still shooting with my D-Rebel that's a lens I'd seriously consider for wide angles.
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