10-22?

I know this is not the lens section but I thought this would get more views/replies here since most of what I want the lens for is this type of shooting.

I am looking at the Canon 10-22mm lens. Mostly because I would like to do more landscape shots and also that I would I would like to use it for motorcycle shots to get a different/wider angle.

I have the 24-105 f4 and thought that the 10-22 would be good for those really wide shots.

My questions is: Is there another lens that I should be looking at instead of the 10-22. I am a "brand snob" and prefer to stick with Canon but I am not against a good prime if there is one that will fill the criteria. I guess that's the million dollar question, 10-22 or a wide angle prime?

The 10-22 is a great lens, it fits your line up very well. Others will chime in with other options.

In fact, I just noticed this thread that you could check out:
https://photography-on-the.net …/showthread.php​?t=1117985

If you want to stick with Canon, then just do it! The 10-22 is a great lens and pairs terrifically with the 24-105; that's the setup I use and I love the combo.

10-22 was my favorite lens till I got my 5dii.

windpig wrote in post #13442554
The 10-22 is a great lens, it fits your line up very well. Others will chime in with other options.

In fact, I just noticed this thread that you could check out:
https://photography-on-the.net …/showthread.php​?t=1117985

Checked it out as well as another thread with 10-22 shots. Looks great to me!

Snydremark wrote in post #13442563
If you want to stick with Canon, then just do it! The 10-22 is a great lens and pairs terrifically with the 24-105; that's the setup I use and I love the combo.

That was my thinking.... pairing it up with the 24-105.

GDH wrote in post #13442843
10-22 was my favorite lens till I got my 5dii.

And I totally forgot about that. This sucks because I am looking to move up to the 5D MKII in the not too distant future. I do plan on keeping my 20D so I it could still be used on it but I hate the thought of having a lens that can ONLY fit one of the two cameras I will have.

Okay so now I have a question....

On the 20D the 10-22 would be proximately a 16-XXmm is that about correct since its a crop camera?

If that is correct, then the 17-40 would be its "equivalent" (wide open) on the 5D MKII since it is full frame? OR at double the price the 16-35 f/2.8

Don't know if I am thinking correctly here so please correct me if I am wrong.

Actually the 16-35 is it, but let's not split hairs.

What's the shortest focal length that you have a bit of experience with?

windpig wrote in post #13442952
Actually the 16-35 is it, but let's not split hairs.

What's the shortest focal length that you have a bit of experience with?

The 24 on that 24-105. Wanting to try something wider.

Tom O. wrote in post #13442965
The 24 on that 24-105. Wanting to try something wider.

24 on a full frame is wide in comparison to what you've been shooting by a long shot. I bought a 24-105 when I got a couple of 40Ds. I was blown away with how wide the 10-22 was on the 40Ds when I got it. To be honest, I really like 24mm on a crop body, but once you get used to shooting 16 and 24 equiv of FF, it's a totally new experience. I find shooting UW to be very demanding because you've really got to put foreground midground and background together, if that makes sense. 17-40 is only gonna get you 27mm FF equivalent on your crop, but certainly wider than 38mm equiv.

windpig wrote in post #13443019
24 on a full frame is wide in comparison to what you've been shooting by a long shot. I bought a 24-105 when I got a couple of 40Ds. I was blown away with how wide the 10-22 was on the 40Ds when I got it. To be honest, I really like 24mm on a crop body, but once you get used to shooting 16 and 24 equiv of FF, it's a totally new experience. I find shooting UW to be very demanding because you've really got to put foreground midground and background together, if that makes sense. 17-40 is only gonna get you 27mm FF equivalent on your crop, but certainly wider than 38mm equiv.

I was just reading about the 17-40 and 16-35. I don't think I have a real need for the f/2.8. I follow what you are saying about the difference on the FF vs crop and it makes sense.

I think I may be better off in the long run getting the 17-40 for what I plan on using it for and the fact that it will mount on both the 20D and 5D MKII.

I appreciate the insight!

Could always buy a 10-22 used and then sell it for about the same price you bought it for later when you're ready to go FF.

dfbovey wrote in post #13444811
Could always buy a 10-22 used and then sell it for about the same price you bought it for later when you're ready to go FF.

That's a good idea. Trying to figure out when I will be up for getting the 5D MKII. I am hoping to get one soon. If its going to be a while I may do that.

I love my 10-22. I really think that if was not for the EFS mount, it qualify to be a L series lens.

I just posted on a another thread about how much I love the Canan 10-22mm with my 7D. This lens rocks. It's one of the best kept secrets in Canon's lens line up.

bgray wrote in post #13445041
I love my 10-22. I really think that if was not for the EFS mount, it qualify to be a L series lens.

It is a nice lens, but it does lack a constant aperture, not a deal breaker, especially at that price.

Here is a comparison between the 10-20 and the 17-40 at 17mm f4:
http://www.the-digital-picture.com …omp=0&FLIComp=0​&APIComp=0

A lot of people rave about the 17-40. I think though that I would probably go with the 10-22 until a FF body was acquired, then sell it and get either a 24L or a wide zoom.

Used on the forum is $600 to $650 for a 10-22
New at B&H is $756

Used 17-40 is $650 to $700
New at B&H is $737

My path was to go with the 10-22, then when I got the 5DII, I traded the 10-22 for the 16-35L II. I would probably suggest going with the 10-22 now, then make a decission on focal length need/want when you get a FF body. If you keep your crop you may want to go with a fast prime, either 24 or 35 and have the 10-22 for your crop.

Anyway, just a thought.