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09/09/2005 03:39:18 PM · #1 |
OK, I may be forced into a decision I don't want to make... Given a choice between a Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM or a SIGMA 70-200 mm F/2.8, which way should I go.
I am planning a road trip next year that will take me from the east coast of South Carolina to mid-state Nebraska (BIG, OPEN land). The trip will take me over the mountains of the eastern U.S., through the Tennessee, the bluegrass state, St. Louis, Kansas City, Omaha, just to name a few. I would like to have BOTH lenses, but I'm afraid my wife will force me to choose.
I would like to have as much input as possible to help me make this decision should I be forced to do so.
OK... Ready...... GO!!! |
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09/09/2005 03:44:19 PM · #2 |
| Are you talking about buying just one lens? From your profile, you already have a Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6? I'd take that and the 70-200. I think that would give the most options. Unless you can physically only take one? Then I don't know, that's a stumper. |
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09/09/2005 03:45:17 PM · #3 |
The ideal would be to get both. However, that's probably not in the budget so here's a way to look at the situation that could help you decide.
1) What kind of shooting do you do currently?
2)Do you find yourself constantly zooming to get a closer view of something?
3)Do you find yourself using the widest angle of view with whatever lens you are using and wishing you could go wider?
For me, when presented with wide open spaces I want wide angle. When presented with flowers or smaller subjects/objects I want the most zoom I can get.
For mountains you could go either way. For the wide open spaces I would lean toward the wide angle though some occasional zoom images would work as well.
I'm not helping, am I?
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09/09/2005 03:45:21 PM · #4 |
i personaly would choose the 70-200 espically for a road trip that is going to take you through such diverse places. :o)
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09/09/2005 03:52:16 PM · #5 |
In general, I think you'd find the wider lens useful in more situations than the zoom, but as has been said, if you've already got the 18-55, stick with it and get the zoom to give you the reach. The 18-55 is much maligned here, but keep in mind it can take some excellent pics:
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09/09/2005 03:52:32 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
1) What kind of shooting do you do currently?
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Still finding "my groove"
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
2)Do you find yourself constantly zooming to get a closer view of something?
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Yep!
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
3)Do you find yourself using the widest angle of view with whatever lens you are using and wishing you could go wider?
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Yep!
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
For me, when presented with wide open spaces I want wide angle. When presented with flowers or smaller subjects/objects I want the most zoom I can get.
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Me too!
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
For mountains you could go either way. For the wide open spaces I would lean toward the wide angle though some occasional zoom images would work as well.
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Yep!
Originally posted by cpanaioti:
I'm not helping, am I? |
Therein lies the dilemma!
Tough one I know! That's why I don't want to have to choose, but we have a new baby and I may have a hard time justifying the expense to my wife. I'm trying to move more towards photography as a profession, but I'm still very new and have a lot to learn. I was kind of hoping you guys could help me weigh the pros and cons of both!
Edit: Especially since this is a trip I won't have the opportunity to make again for a very long time (if ever)!
Message edited by author 2005-09-09 15:54:15. |
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09/09/2005 03:55:26 PM · #7 |
I would take the kit lens and get the sigma, it is not a large outlay and will be useful for landscapes. Remember, you don't just use a wide angle for landscapes.
You can always sell the sigma off at a later time and get what you need then.
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09/09/2005 03:56:25 PM · #8 |
| Can you rent one or the other or both for the trip? |
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09/09/2005 03:58:39 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Formerlee:
I would take the kit lens and get the sigma, it is not a large outlay and will be useful for landscapes. Remember, you don't just use a wide angle for landscapes.
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Even with the wide expanses of America's breadbasket? I'm can't help but wonder if the 10mm will give me the ability to really capture that breathtaking openness. |
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09/09/2005 03:59:53 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by jpochard:
Can you rent one or the other or both for the trip? |
Possibly, I haven't checked into that yet. It's on my to do list though. |
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09/09/2005 04:05:18 PM · #11 |
You are faced with a tough decision. Personally, I own the Canon 10-22 and I absolutely love it. It's a lot of fun, and you can get shots with it that you wouldn't be able to get with a longer lens.
One thing to keep in mind: Since you have an 8 megapixel camera, you can shoot with a wide lens and crop the photo in post processing to effectively increase the "zoom" factor and still have plenty of resolution, but if you shoot with a long lens and you want to go wider you're SOL. |
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09/09/2005 04:18:33 PM · #12 |
10-22
Everything looks better in wide-angle
And I think you'll have more views to capture, than spots to zoom in on |
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09/09/2005 04:33:14 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by Keith Maniac:
...One thing to keep in mind: Since you have an 8 megapixel camera, you can shoot with a wide lens and crop the photo in post processing to effectively increase the "zoom" factor and still have plenty of resolution, but if you shoot with a long lens and you want to go wider you're SOL. |
Yeah, I had thought of that also. I've also seen a lot of shots with the 10-22 and they are absolutely awe-inspiring. |
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09/09/2005 07:02:37 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by ldowse:
Originally posted by Keith Maniac:
...One thing to keep in mind: Since you have an 8 megapixel camera, you can shoot with a wide lens and crop the photo in post processing to effectively increase the "zoom" factor and still have plenty of resolution, but if you shoot with a long lens and you want to go wider you're SOL. |
Yeah, I had thought of that also. I've also seen a lot of shots with the 10-22 and they are absolutely awe-inspiring. |
I agree. On the technical side, IMO it's very sharp and has a very nice build quality. One drawback, however, is that it's an EF-S lens, so it isn't compatible with cameras with sensors larger than the Digital Rebel's. But it's so much fun to shoot with that I don't care! |
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09/09/2005 07:10:47 PM · #15 |
| OK, my mind has been made up by my wife! I'll probably be getting the 10-22 sometime after the first of the year. Thanks for the input guys! |
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09/09/2005 07:19:49 PM · #16 |
| I wouldn't want to be in your shoes to decide between 10-22 and 70-200. Although the 10-22 is a k*ck*ss lens, you can have a lot of fun with the 70-200mm range, too (sorry if I'm muddying the waters for you). |
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09/09/2005 07:23:01 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by Keith Maniac:
I wouldn't want to be in your shoes to decide between 10-22 and 70-200. Although the 10-22 is a k*ck*ss lens, you can have a lot of fun with the 70-200mm range, too (sorry if I'm muddying the waters for you). |
Eventually I will have both (muahahahahahaha), the big question is which to get first!
Maybe it's bear_music's shots swaying me a bit, but I have to say... I really like that 10mm view. |
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09/09/2005 07:44:32 PM · #18 |
you have an 18-55mm - mediocre lens?
get the 70-200, and make good use of the 18-55mm EFS
it can take a decent photo - certain apertures, attention to exposure, and a steady camera can provide good results.
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