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 10/10/2004 02:16:35 AM · #1
I'm looking to add a Wide angle lens to my collection and would like some suggestions. I have a Canon 10D and want to buy a lens that won't break the bank but on the other hand I don't want anything cheap either. I've been looking at Sigma but I'm not that familiar with their lens. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Dale
 10/10/2004 02:26:38 AM · #2
tell us what breaks the bank ?
canon 17-40 F4 L is a very good glass
 10/10/2004 02:40:29 AM · #3
Anything over $600.00 would break my Bank!
10/10/2004 03:02:20 AM · #4
Check them out here. I have the 17-40 4.0L and it is worth the extra money. The link is a list of canon lenses and prices. Good luck.
 10/10/2004 04:41:30 AM · #5
Reading the reviews Sigma has a very good reputation with lens that rival the marque lens. Of the independants they and the ATX Tokinrange are good value for money.
 10/10/2004 07:02:49 AM · #6
I don't think you can find too many faults with the Sigma 12-24.
It depends what sort of wide you want. If you want a regular lens that goes wide enough, then the 17-40, or the 24-70 Canons are good if you want to fork out the extra dosh.
 10/10/2004 07:02:59 AM · #7
Canon 17-40 f/4L hands down!
 10/10/2004 08:14:33 AM · #8
I have to chime in for the 17-40 F/4 L as well. Very good sharpness and color.
 10/10/2004 12:55:29 PM · #9
Originally posted by Dusty:
Anything over $600.00 would break my Bank!

Canon 17-40 F/4 L is just over your budget. You can sure find some used / mint condition pieces below 600. This lens is worth the price.
 10/10/2004 01:12:43 PM · #10
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10/10/2004 02:01:43 PM · #11
EF 17-40L.
 10/10/2004 02:52:52 PM · #12
Dusty, I don't think you have any choice left. Just buy the 17-40 ;)
 10/10/2004 09:13:00 PM · #13
Thank you all for the advice! I will definately look into the 17-40L!!! Maybe I can find a used one? If I can't find one I just won't tell my wife about the extra that I'll have to fork out!! Please don't tell her! Not real sure where to look though. Again, thank you all.

Dusty
10/10/2004 09:26:06 PM · #14
I gotta recommend the Sigma 12-24.

All of these were done with the Sigma 12-24 @12mm. I looked at the 17-40 too, but it was just not wide enough.









10/10/2004 09:28:12 PM · #15
Spaz,

Those look great :) I'm pretty 'stuck' on the 12-24 also. It has a couple disadvantages compared to the 17-40 f/4L, but its badass wide and I like that :)

10/12/2004 12:38:27 AM · #16
Spaz, those are definately fantastic photos, WOW! Now you've made my decision that much harder, LOL. Thank you!

Dusty
10/12/2004 01:48:47 AM · #17
I use a Vivitar 19-35mm, done good for me so far but I know there are much better lenses out there.
 10/12/2004 02:43:56 AM · #18
Originally posted by Dusty:
Spaz, those are definately fantastic photos, WOW! Now you've made my decision that much harder, LOL. Thank you!

Dusty


Sorry to muddy your waters, but for Canon, it's the widest thing going. Unless you want a fisheye or have a 300D or 20D and can get the new 10-22.
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