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03/27/2008 12:24:51 AM · #1 |
Im looking for a new lens for my Canon Rebel Xti, something wider then the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II lens I have, but nothing drastic like a 180 degree view or anything. My price range is pretty nice, but I want to spend my money in something that will be worth it for years to come. I will go for a Sigma, Tamron or Canon, just matters what my gut instinct tells me. It will be used mostly for landscapes.
Im also going to be photographing a dinner rehearsal for a friend's brother. So any tips on that will be great, not sure of the lighting conditions that are going to be there yet, but i will update when i get more info. |
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03/27/2008 01:32:31 AM · #2 |
Cant go wrong with the Canon 10-22mm
I just love mine!
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03/27/2008 01:42:25 AM · #3 |
Originally posted by Sunniee:
Cant go wrong with the Canon 10-22mm
I just love mine! |
Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that is an EF-S lens. If you ever plan on upgrading your body to something like a 5D or fitting it on an analogue body, that lens won't mount. |
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03/27/2008 01:53:52 AM · #4 |
Correct, tapeworm_jimmy (is that like earthworm jim?)
You don't want an ef-s lens if you are going to upgrade... the 10-22mm is an ef-s. I'm considering the 16-35mm right now... sadly, my taxes just ate my entire lens fund, so I need to get another wedding gig first.
Fredmiranda.com is a GREAT lens resource!
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03/27/2008 01:57:44 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by mirdonamy:
Correct, tapeworm_jimmy (is that like earthworm jim?)
You don't want an ef-s lens if you are going to upgrade... the 10-22mm is an ef-s. I'm considering the 16-35mm right now... sadly, my taxes just ate my entire lens fund, so I need to get another wedding gig first.
Fredmiranda.com is a GREAT lens resource! |
Ive been eyeying that puppy up and down for a while too now. Must... graduate... first...
Hahah, and yeah, its like earthworm jim :P |
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03/27/2008 01:59:06 AM · #6 |
Don't let the EF-S status stop you. That Canon 10-22 used to be the most fun lens in my bag and I loved it. When I upgraded to a 5D, I sold it for barely less than I paid for it and switched to a Canon 17-40. If you want a wider lens than the kit lens, you will love the 10-22.
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03/27/2008 02:49:18 AM · #7 |
The one I'm considering is Sigma 10mm fisheye. I haven't seen it yet, but I like the fact that it can focus on things very close to the lens, producing some strange effects that aren't possible with the 10-22mm zoom.
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03/27/2008 07:40:33 AM · #8 |
I think this is the proper mindset. Unless your upgrade is pending, you shouldn't really worry about what you may or may not do at some point in the future. The 10-22mm will hold it's value nicely should you decide to sell it.
Originally posted by PhilipDyer:
Don't let the EF-S status stop you. That Canon 10-22 used to be the most fun lens in my bag and I loved it. When I upgraded to a 5D, I sold it for barely less than I paid for it and switched to a Canon 17-40. If you want a wider lens than the kit lens, you will love the 10-22. |
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03/27/2008 08:09:12 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by GinaRothfels:
The one I'm considering is Sigma 10mm fisheye. I haven't seen it yet, but I like the fact that it can focus on things very close to the lens, producing some strange effects that aren't possible with the 10-22mm zoom. |
i have the 8mm fisheye from sigma, and yes it can focus pretty much 2 cm away from the lens, my best guess would be the 10mm does that too
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03/27/2008 08:13:46 AM · #10 |
| Tamron 17-50mm gets my vote. constant F/2.8 and very very versatile and walks all over the kit lens. You could fine one for about $350. |
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03/27/2008 08:51:17 AM · #11 |
| The Tamron isn't all that wider than your kitlens, but a true upgrade. If you do want to go wider, the EF-S10-22 is nice. Don't worry about going full-frame, you can resell it. If you want to go fisheye, either type "peleng" in Google (it's a great 8 mm fish from Russia, much cheaper than fisheyes by Canon or Sigma) or take a look at the Tokina 10-17. It has the advantage of being a real fisheye @10mm and a (near normal) wide lens @ 17mm. |
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03/27/2008 08:52:53 AM · #12 |
I've had the Canon 10-22 and loved it...regretting trading it away. I'm awaiting a Tokina 12-24 that is in transit as I type this..YEAH! A previous post suggested the 17-50, ummmm the OP wants to get wider than 18mm, and while 17 technically is wider I don't think it's what they were thinking. As mentioned earlier, don't worry about EF-S, if you do go full frame you can always sell it and recoup most of your cash.
Message edited by author 2008-03-27 08:53:36. |
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03/27/2008 09:05:08 AM · #13 |
Nothing wrong with EF-S lenses, particularly for an ultrawide as 10-20mm range isn't what you will want on a full frame (17-40L being the obvious option for FF). I have the 60mm EF-S And it's my favourite lens by far, pin sharp and fast.
I have the sigma 10-20mm for wide angle and it works great for me and is generally well liked. It's considerably cheaper than the canon and there is little difference in quality, which is less of an issue for an ultrawide where all the options are a bit of a compromise due to the range. That said, the canon probably has better resale value.
I'd be tempted to look at one of the upgrade options for the kit lens too. There are are several Sigma and Tamron options for 17-70, 18-50 etc which should hit the spot and are good bang for buck. Or join the L brigade but personally I've not yet figured out an L lens with a range I like on a crop camera.
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03/27/2008 09:58:09 AM · #14 |
| 17-40 has good enough range on a crop camera. I have it and it's great for walking arounf stuff. I like my Tamron better but it isn't built as well, and really noisy on the focus. |
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03/27/2008 10:57:12 AM · #15 |
I also recomend the canon 10-22, it's a great lens.
The tokina 12-24 is also excellent.
Sigma makes a 10-20 - all three of these are for crop bodies only. If you want this wide now, and still be able to use it on a FF later sigma's 12-24 is the only one. (i hope i got all those MM's in the right places).
For landscapes you don't want ultra wide and you don't need fast and you certainly don't want a fisheye (check out the tokina 10-17 zoom fisheye if you want a fisheye). You kit lens should be fine - you should be using a tripod and shooting at F8 or better. Ultra wides will distort some so panoramas and night shots with twinkly lights will give you fits at 10mm!
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03/30/2008 04:00:20 PM · #16 |
| Will the Tokina be able to function on my Canon? |
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03/30/2008 04:34:44 PM · #17 |
| I'm another 10-22 fan - it ROCKS! You won't regret it. |
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