Canon 10-22 test drive - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

06/30/2008 10:49:53 PM · #1

I rented the Canon 10-22 for the wedding I did, but didn't get to use it much since our outside shoot was cut short by rain. The lighting in the church and reception locations was just too low to use it much. It must go back tomorrow and I didn't want the rental to go to waste, so I took it out for a bit today. We had a really nice combination of sun and clouds, so I tried to use that to my advantage. I didn't have time to go all the way down to Cincy, but got some of my hometown.

Opinions / comments appreciated.

Zoomdak

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

06/30/2008 11:16:32 PM · #2

Love that lens! It may even be my most used lens, very nice for nature and landscape photography.

digitalpins

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

06/30/2008 11:20:17 PM · #3

Originally posted by Zoomdak:

Love that lens! It may even be my most used lens, very nice for nature and landscape photography.

ditto

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/01/2008 12:56:20 AM · #4

Originally posted by Zoomdak:

Love that lens! It may even be my most used lens, very nice for nature and landscape photography.

Our landscapes around here aren't the "big" views I remember from our trip out west. If I lived in that area, I'd have me one of these lenses in a heartbeat. It's still one that's on my short list.

Katmystiry

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

07/01/2008 01:11:40 AM · #5

Left a comment and LOVE that lens ... wish I had it for my next trip but no time to rent, we are leaving tomorrow morning .. I guess I'll make due with what I have :)

Zoomdak

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

07/01/2008 02:00:11 AM · #6

Originally posted by jpochard:

Our landscapes around here aren't the "big" views I remember from our trip out west. If I lived in that area, I'd have me one of these lenses in a heartbeat. It's still one that's on my short list.

The wide angle lens shouldn't only be used in places that have have big views, although it is good for that use. The wide angle lens is great to give deep perspective - with a focal point in the foreground and the scene in the background.
I've always enjoyed this article: //www.naturephotographers.net/articles0403/dw0403-1.html

Mick

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

07/01/2008 04:20:32 AM · #7

Originally posted by Zoomdak:

Originally posted by jpochard:
Our landscapes around here aren't the "big" views I remember from our trip out west. If I lived in that area, I'd have me one of these lenses in a heartbeat. It's still one that's on my short list.
The wide angle lens shouldn't only be used in places that have have big views, although it is good for that use. The wide angle lens is great to give deep perspective - with a focal point in the foreground and the scene in the background.
I've always enjoyed this article: //www.naturephotographers.net/articles0403/dw0403-1.html

Great article Thomas!

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

07/01/2008 07:15:53 AM · #8

Originally posted by jpochard:

Originally posted by Zoomdak:
Love that lens! It may even be my most used lens, very nice for nature and landscape photography.

Our landscapes around here aren't the "big" views I remember from our trip out west. If I lived in that area, I'd have me one of these lenses in a heartbeat. It's still one that's on my short list.

That's actually backwards, Judy. Where the really "big views" are, the 10-22 can actually be TOO wide. What it's REALLY good for, landscape wise, is opening up smaller spaces :-)

R.

07/01/2008 02:54:35 PM · #9

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

That's actually backwards, Judy. Where the really "big views" are, the 10-22 can actually be TOO wide. What it's REALLY good for, landscape wise, is opening up smaller spaces :-)

R.

That makes sense.

07/01/2008 11:34:59 PM · #10

I had to send the lenses back today. The 70-200 is now officially next on the list for my purchase. I used Lens Pro to Go for the rental and was extremely pleased. Not cheap, but certainly not the most expensive. I really liked that I could reserve the rental so I knew it would be available. Very good customer service. The 10-22 was fun, but I would use the 70-200 a lot more I think.

Maybe I should have entered THIS one in the free study, and my entry is tanking. Oh well, comments are always welcome.

07/03/2008 04:35:27 PM · #11

I was just thinking how cool it would have been to have this lens for the fireworks this weekend. Too late now though as I already sent them back. I was offered an extension of the rental for a reasonable amount, but chose not to. If I would have thought about the fireworks, I might have decided differently. Oh well.

Message edited by author 2008-07-03 16:50:07.

totaldis

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

07/03/2008 04:45:03 PM · #12

that's what i plan on using my sigma 10-20mm for

Message edited by author 2008-07-03 16:45:12.

NVPhoto

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

07/03/2008 04:51:59 PM · #13

Judy,

Glad you could get the lenses you needed. Sorry we couldn't help out, we just don't have enough inventory yet to satisfy everyone. I would have much rather gotten that plug than the other guys.

Next time maybe.

Justin
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