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02/28/2008 09:43:49 PM · #1 |
| I am thinking about buying a wide angle lens so i can do some landscape photography with cool perspectives, but I can't seem to find one that I like. The Canon 10-22 is the best so far, but is out of my price range unless i get it used or find one on eBay. Any suggestions? |
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02/28/2008 10:06:41 PM · #2 |
Before I bought my Canon 10-22, I looked for used ones. They averaged only $50-75 less than a new lens, so I bought a new one, complete with warranty.
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02/28/2008 10:12:44 PM · #3 |
This one. I really like mine...
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02/28/2008 10:20:43 PM · #4 |
| Yeah that's the one I was going for. But I heard it produces very soft shots on the right side or something. |
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02/29/2008 12:14:15 AM · #5 |
I use a wide-angle Tokina 12-24 mm f/4.0 for both interior and exterior architectural shots. It's built well, and is sharp. You might want to take a look at it. I think it runs about $500 - alot cheaper than the Canon 10-22.
Edit: I just did a quick check and it's current price is $420-430.
Message edited by author 2008-02-29 00:15:57. |
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02/29/2008 12:24:06 AM · #6 |
| Im super happy with my Sigma 10-20mm, they make it for Canon too, mine cost 500... its def my favorite lens by far |
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02/29/2008 02:48:24 AM · #7 |
You know, i have the tokina 10-17 fisheye. The 10mm is fishy and the the 12mm, 14mm, 17mm is ultra wide. It is alot of fun and I enjoy it.
Tokina 10-17
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02/29/2008 04:26:10 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by cujee:
Yeah that's the one I was going for. But I heard it produces very soft shots on the right side or something. |
That was a recurring problem with the lens on a Pentax mount - I think with a Canon version you'll probably be alright. A lot of people swear by the Sigma as it is very sharp throughout the range - however it is less resistant to flare and slower than the more expensive Canon. |
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02/29/2008 05:51:05 AM · #9 |
| Love him or not, Ken's review is pretty in depth, I certainly found it very useful. After reading that and every other review I could find on the Tokina 12-24, thats the one I decided on. The Sigma 10-20 is probably the most popular though. |
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02/29/2008 05:54:41 AM · #10 |
There's also a Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 coming out very soon :)
bazz. |
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02/29/2008 06:46:24 AM · #11 |
I use a wide-angle Tokina 12-24 mm f/4.0 for both interior and exterior architectural shots. It's built well, and is sharp. You might want to take a look at it. I think it runs about $500 - alot cheaper than the Canon 10-22.
Edit: I just did a quick check and it's current price is $420-430.
I agree with  amandak about the superb construction quality and sharpness of the tokina, but be careful, if you wish to shot sunsets this lens is prone to flare, and even more if you attach filters to it. For me this was the only con of this lens, but enough to buy the nikkor 12-24 f/4 instead.
Message edited by author 2008-02-29 06:47:23. |
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02/29/2008 08:16:51 AM · #12 |
Superwides aren't all that great for landscapes. You're better off with a good 30mm or so and stitching mulitple images if you need a big image.
The canon 10-22 is spectacular for many things, but night landscapes will show it's weakness really fast - pinpoints of light are not pinpoints across the image.
The tamron 24-135 is great for landscapes as it's very sharp, but it's parfocal - meaning you can zoom in and get focus, zoom out to a wide angle and it will hold the focus. Fantastic for night shots where accurate focusing can be difficult.
Since daylight is easier to work in you may never know about some of these things, but but they'll still be there in the daytime.
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02/29/2008 08:27:01 AM · #13 |
Originally posted by Prof_Fate:
Superwides aren't all that great for landscapes. ...
The tamron 24-135 is great for landscapes as it's very sharp ... |
Great point, and I couldn't agree with you more about that Tamron. Worth noting: since the 18-xxx's came out the 24-135 has been reduced in price most places. |
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02/29/2008 10:39:05 AM · #14 |
I only use my ultrawide (Tokina 12-24) when I'm forced to be too close to my subject, as is the case with some waterfalls. Then I usually end up having to do perspective correction in post. Most of the time I stitch shots from my 35mm f2.0 lens which is distortion free and has minimal CA (unlike the Tokina). And I only do this for panoramas.
While I was originally excited about my Tokina purchase, over time I concluded that it takes in too much, and the details are more important. As a challenge, go out with just a telephoto and shoot some landscapes. Usually far more interesting results. |
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