Just want to hear what you guys think about this wide angle lens as I like taking landscape pictures and am investing for a lens now
Thanks In Advance
Alex Veringa Member 33 posts Joined Apr 2009 More info | Apr 28, 2009 06:24 | #1 Just want to hear what you guys think about this wide angle lens as I like taking landscape pictures and am investing for a lens now Current Gear: Canon Eos 350d w/grip, 18-55 kit lens
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rattymouse Member 173 posts Joined Mar 2006 More info | Apr 28, 2009 07:48 | #2 Alex Veringa wrote in post #7817823 ![]() Just want to hear what you guys think about this wide angle lens as I like taking landscape pictures and am investing for a lens now Thanks In Advance ![]()
Canon Rebel XT, 20mm 2.8, 35mm 2.0, 50mm 1.8, 85mm 1.2 L II, 100mm 2.8 Macro, 300mm 4.0 L IS
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Mchu86 Member 135 posts Likes: 1 Joined Nov 2004 Location: China/Hong Kong More info | Apr 28, 2009 08:03 | #3 Love it on my 5D. Wide open as very slight light fall-off on the corners, nothing stopping down won't fix (you're stopping down anyways, generally, for landscapes) 5D Mk II | EF 20 f/2.8 | EF 50 f/1.2L | Yashinon 50 f/1.7 | Samyang 85 f/1.4 | 580EX | 430EX II
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motoroller Senior Member 474 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jul 2008 Location: Near London More info | Apr 28, 2009 08:07 | #4 How wide do you need it? Current: 5d III | 1Ds3 | 5d II gripped | 40d | 17-40L | 24-105L | 50mm f/1.4 | 100 f/2 | 70-200L f/2.8 | 430EX |
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Apr 28, 2009 08:21 | #5 Well im rather new to photography and i am interested in landscaping so I really don't know how wide I want it lol Current Gear: Canon Eos 350d w/grip, 18-55 kit lens
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motoroller Senior Member 474 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jul 2008 Location: Near London More info | Apr 28, 2009 08:24 | #6 I'd say zooms are more versatile / useful if you're starting (even a lot of pro's use them). What kind of focal length do you use on your 18-55 for landscapes? Current: 5d III | 1Ds3 | 5d II gripped | 40d | 17-40L | 24-105L | 50mm f/1.4 | 100 f/2 | 70-200L f/2.8 | 430EX |
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Apr 28, 2009 08:33 | #7 For land scape shots on my 18-55 i use from 18 up to about 30 Current Gear: Canon Eos 350d w/grip, 18-55 kit lens
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motoroller Senior Member 474 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jul 2008 Location: Near London More info | Apr 28, 2009 11:25 | #8 How about a 17-55 IS or a 17-40L? Current: 5d III | 1Ds3 | 5d II gripped | 40d | 17-40L | 24-105L | 50mm f/1.4 | 100 f/2 | 70-200L f/2.8 | 430EX |
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Apr 28, 2009 19:41 | #9 Ill check the two lenses out, thanks for the ideas mate Current Gear: Canon Eos 350d w/grip, 18-55 kit lens
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Headshotzx Goldmember ![]() 4,488 posts Likes: 132 Joined Dec 2007 Location: Singapore More info | If you really really want ultra-wide, you can try the Tokina 11-16 ƒ/2.8, the new Sigma 10-20 ƒ/3.5 or Canon 10-22. I have quite a lot of experience with the Tokina as I borrowed it for a few shots last time, and the sharpness for landscape is unparalleled. It will hold its ground against the Canon WA primes.
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agc1019 Member 184 posts Joined Dec 2008 Location: Boston, MA More info | Apr 28, 2009 19:53 | #11 If you're just starting out, I'd recommend sticking with your 18-55 for now. For landscapes, you'll generally be stopped down a bit, so the difference between your kit lens and an expensive lens will not be as dramatic. Once you gain a bit more experience, you'll have a better idea what you need in your equipment. It might be an ultrawide, or a fast prime. Heck, you might figure out you don't really care for landscapes and you want a fast telephoto.
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Frads Member ![]() 76 posts Joined Jan 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta More info | Apr 28, 2009 22:34 | #12 I wouldn't recommend the 20mm, its just not that wide. And you already have 20mm covered with your kit lens. Check out the Focal length comparison tool on the Tamron website to give you an idea of what 18mm looks like compared to 11mm. I have the canon 10-22mm ultra-wide and really like the 10mm end SO wide! 5D, canon 24-70mm 2.8, 50mm 1.4, 430ex
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Chez Wimpy Senior Member ![]() 430 posts Joined Jun 2008 Location: Hokkaido, Japan More info | Apr 28, 2009 23:55 | #13 Headshotzx wrote in post #7822039 ![]() If you really really want ultra-wide, you can try the Tokina 11-16 ƒ/2.8, the new Sigma 10-20 ƒ/3.5 or Canon 10-22. Indeed. The WA Canon primes are for full frame. Yes they "work" on crop cameras, but they are a huge compromise (bulk, cost, IQ) compared to the zoom lenses that have been created specifically to cater to the true-WA needs on APS-C. If you still need a "prime" a piece of tape on the lens barrel can do the job -CW
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egordon99 Cream of the Crop 10,247 posts Likes: 3 Joined Feb 2008 Location: Philly 'burbs More info | Apr 29, 2009 08:39 | #14 Then WHY are you looking at the 20mm f/2.8? Alex Veringa wrote in post #7818313 ![]() For land scape shots on my 18-55 i use from 18 up to about 30 I cant go any further as the view is not that wide . Buy a Sigma/Canon 10-2xmm and be a happy landscape shooter.....
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