a wide-angle lens for 5d? - DPChallenge Forums

Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 (E-mount)

07/16/2007 12:52:53 PM · #1

could you please recommend the best (affordable) wide-angle lens for a 5d?
i only have one lens: 70-200mm now, and i think it would be great with one more, a wider one.

sigma 10-20, canon 17-40 and 17-55 are what i am thinking about after reading the forums here.

is there a big difference between 17-40 and 17-55?

could you please recommend something?
thank you!

Svetlana

jmsetzler

Sony Alpha a6400

07/16/2007 12:54:45 PM · #2

Get the 17-40. That would be plenty wide on the 5d. The sigma 10-20 won't work on the 5d.

Spork99

OM System OM-1

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

07/16/2007 12:59:09 PM · #3

The Sigma 12-24 is designed for full frame coverage.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

07/16/2007 01:02:21 PM · #4

yeah:) thank you!

can anyone please tell me something about canon 17-55 f2.8?
just wondering

Spork99

OM System OM-1

07/16/2007 01:07:26 PM · #5

Originally posted by silverfoxx:

yeah:) thank you!

can anyone please tell me something about canon 17-55 f2.8?
just wondering

It's an EF-S lens, only for APS-C cameras (D-Rebel, 10/20/30-D).

Won't work on the 5D

The Sigma 12-24 is the widest non-fisheye lens available with full frame coverage.

hopper

Canon EOS-80D

Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM

07/16/2007 01:07:28 PM · #6

it won't fit on the 5D

Originally posted by silverfoxx:

can anyone please tell me something about canon 17-55 f2.8?

JeffDay

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

07/16/2007 01:10:39 PM · #7

I have the 17-40 4.0 and love the lens, but would rather have 16-35 2.8. I am addicted to 2.8.

The 17-55 2.8 is a EF-S lense, they don't work on the 5D

Lates

07/16/2007 01:11:33 PM · #8

From Canon:
The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens is a large-aperture lens specifically designed for EF-S type digital SLR cameras, and that offers a super wide angle to short telephoto zoom range, with built-in Image Stabilization. The focal length is equivalent to approx. 27-88mm in 35mm format.

Ditto what Hopper said

07/16/2007 01:15:18 PM · #9

oh, could you please explain how you find out if a lens will fit a FF camera or not?

ok, got it:) thank you!

Message edited by author 2007-07-16 13:20:02.

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM for Canon

07/16/2007 01:16:34 PM · #10

Go to B&H or Canons website and read the specifications for the lens.
Also if you go to B&H and the description says "for select digital cameras" it means it's for EF-S mounts only.

Message edited by author 2007-07-16 13:18:57.

Ubersteiny

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

07/16/2007 01:16:43 PM · #11

either 17-40 or 16-35mm

the 24-70mm would still wide but not as wide on a 5D

Ubersteiny

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM for Canon

07/16/2007 01:17:16 PM · #12

Originally posted by silverfoxx:

oh, could you please explain how you find out if a lens will fit a FF camera or not?

simple in canon an EF lens will, EF-s wont

smurfguy

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/16/2007 01:17:36 PM · #13

Originally posted by silverfoxx:

oh, could you please explain how you find out if a lens will fit a FF camera or not?

Canon EF series will fit on 5D. EF-S series will not.

BTW, for the other manufacturers, they will typically say "for Canon Digital". That generally means EF-S type - will not fit the 5D.

Since you only have the 70-200 now, you might think about what your total package goal is. The Sigma 12-24 and Canon 24-70 might be a good combo. Or, if you only want one lens, the 17-40 (or 16-35) might be the way to go.

I'd probably borrow a lens if possible to see exactly how wide you want - is 24 wide enough for you on the full frame, or 17, or Sigma's 12.

Message edited by author 2007-07-16 13:25:57.

chimericvisions

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II

07/16/2007 01:28:18 PM · #14

Originally posted by smurfguy:

Originally posted by silverfoxx:
oh, could you please explain how you find out if a lens will fit a FF camera or not?

Canon EF series will fit on 5D. EF-S series will not.

BTW, for the other manufacturers, they will typically say "for Canon Digital". That generally means EF-S type - will not fit the 5D.

Partly correct. From what I've been reading, manufacturers like Sigma don't actually make EF-S mount lenses. They make lenses with smaller image circles. They're standard EF lens mounts, but they project a smaller image on the frame, so a Sigma "DG" lens could be used on a full-frame camera, but you would end up with severe vignetting.

kyebosh

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L

07/16/2007 01:31:00 PM · #15

the 10-20 won't work on the 5D. I think you should look at the 17-40L and the 16-35L as well as the sigma 12-24 which is the widest lens i know about for canon that isn't a fisheye.

07/16/2007 01:44:04 PM · #16

Originally posted by smurfguy:

Since you only have the 70-200 now, you might think about what your total package goal is. The Sigma 12-24 and Canon 24-70 might be a good combo. Or, if you only want one lens, the 17-40 (or 16-35) might be the way to go.

I'd probably borrow a lens if possible to see exactly how wide you want - is 24 wide enough for you on the full frame, or 17, or Sigma's 12.

i don't really know the total package goal yet:)
i thought i would do well with only one lens ever: 85mm 1.2
but then i thought it would be great with some variety.
and since i don't have much space, wide-angle something would be nice.
i take portraits and some street things. i'm not into landscapes or macro (not yet:)

Elmakias

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

07/16/2007 01:49:33 PM · #17

just a quick question, will the 17-40 fit on a rebel xti?

07/16/2007 01:54:49 PM · #18

Here are two shots with identical settings. There is quite a bit of difference from 17 to 24. Vignetting doesn't seem to be a big issue with either on the 5D. Don't get me wrong, there is some. If you stick a standard polarizer on them, it then becomes more of an issue. Somebody said the thin polarizers help eliminate this but they are expensive.

17mm

24mm

07/16/2007 01:55:05 PM · #19

Originally posted by Elmakias:

just a quick question, will the 17-40 fit on a rebel xti?

Yes

07/16/2007 02:11:18 PM · #20

i've just found out there are two 16-35 lenses: usm and usmII...

Jaded_Housewife

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

07/16/2007 02:16:48 PM · #21

awwww. come on. you know you love the 17-40 :) I've never let anyone but you use that lens, but I admit it looked real good on your camera. you're destined to have it. :P

j/k. Good luck with whichever lens you choose.

Leica 35mm f/1.4 Summilux M Aspherical MF - Black

07/16/2007 02:18:41 PM · #22

Originally posted by jaded_youth:

thank you Crystal:) yes, i remember that magic moment often, and i think this is what i will go for;)

scarbrd

Leica M10

07/16/2007 02:20:18 PM · #23

Originally posted by silverfoxx:

Originally posted by jaded_youth:
awwww. come on. you know you love the 17-40 :) I've never let anyone but you use that lens, but I admit it looked real good on your camera. you're destined to have it. :P

j/k. Good luck with whichever lens you choose.

thank you Crystal:) yes, i remember that magic moment often, and i think this is what i will go for;)

You used mine too in Oslo. I remember you being quite taken with it! ;-)

17-40, you won't be sorry.

07/16/2007 02:25:25 PM · #24

Originally posted by scarbrd:

Originally posted by silverfoxx:

Originally posted by jaded_youth:
awwww. come on. you know you love the 17-40 :) I've never let anyone but you use that lens, but I admit it looked real good on your camera. you're destined to have it. :P

j/k. Good luck with whichever lens you choose.

thank you Crystal:) yes, i remember that magic moment often, and i think this is what i will go for;)

You used mine too in Oslo. I remember you being quite taken with it! ;-)

17-40, you won't be sorry.

yes, i'm looking at those pictures now. i just forgot that that one was 17-40, too:)

hankk