What wide lens to buy for Canon 6D?

Hello guys. I just bought a Canon 6D body, and I currently have a Canon 35mm F2 lens. I think this lens is good, but right now since I'm on a budget I would like a wide zoom in the same price range. I'll probably sell the Canon 35mm F2, and then later on when I can afford it buy either the Sigma 50mm F1.4 or Canon 50mm F1.4.

Right now I was leaning towards the Canon 20-35mm F3.5-4.5 because I didn't know the other versions existed. I'm very tempted to buy the Tokina 20-35mm F2.8 or the Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4. Does anyone have any recommendations for a wide zoom for around 250 dollars?

Thank you.

I bought the tamron 17-35 for around 200 ish. I dont pixel peep, so I really cant comment too much on IQ. It works for me though, images look good and it works fine.

Thank you. Right now I'm leaning towards this lens. Hopefully I can find it around 200 - 230.

Wow - this could be me as well. I also have the 6D and the 35 f/2. I am also selling the 35 f/2 and keeping the 40mm f/2.8. The 35mm was my widest lens other than a 16mm Zenitar fisheye for my 5D classic before this. I am struggling to find a decent wide angle that isn't too pricey. I mostly do sports/pictures of kids, and not much landscape, so it hasn't been a big issue. But I do have a big gap between the 16mm fish to the 40 mm f/2.8.

I prefer primes and Canon lenses, but I've been looking at the 14mm Rokinon (even with the moustache distortion) and the 17-40mm f/4L because of the price. I like the new 24mm f/2.8 IS, but the 28mm f/2.8 is a little better. But 28mm isn't that wide anymore, and either is around $700-800 or so.

I haven't looked into 3rd party lenses too much. I'm interested to hear from others that have filled this focal length.

Hahah. I didn't knoww hat lens to buy at first. The 35 f2 or the 40 F2.8. I chose the 35mm because it's wider and faster. I noticed that I mostly stay in the wide range. I bought a telephoto lens when I had a Canon T2i, and I didn't use it much. I ended up selling it.

I really want the wide range now though. I shouldn't even be spending. The most I had said I would have for equipment was 1500 and I already went over that. haha. I'm supposed to be saving to travel to Mexico this summer.

I mostly take travel/random/concerts pictures.
Based on these pictures I've taken what lens would you recommend?
Here are some I've taken: http://www.flickriver.​com …0061/popular-interesting/

I use a Tokina 19-35 f/3.5-4.5 on my 5D. It is soft wide open, but by f/5 to f/5.6 it is fantastic. I usually shoot it from f/8 to f/16 - a typical landscape setting. I got it for $50 on E-bay. I have a 35 f2. I got it for a my 60D, though. It doesn't do anything for me on FF.

That was such a good price! :O

I've noticed quite a few people like the Tamron 17-35, but it can be hard to find.

It is hard to find.

These are all "ultra" wide. More of a specialty lens. With this being your only zoom right now, I'd suggest a wide standard instead. On your budget, you are probably looking at something like a Canon 24-85mm USM. Still very wide, but also gives you normal and a little short telephoto action instead of being a one trick pony.

Really like my Tamron 17-35mm a lot.

Thank you tkbslc. That actually sounds good, and it's also cheap. It can leave extra money for the Canon 50mm F1.4 or Sigma 50mm F1.4.

memo90061 wrote in post #15679470
Thank you tkbslc. That actually sounds good, and it's also cheap. It can leave extra money for the Canon 50mm F1.4 or Sigma 50mm F1.4.

Man, just notice KEH has a couple on ebay for $100 shipped! That's about half what they often go for. Jump on those before they are gone.

tkbslc wrote in post #15679651
Man, just notice KEH has a couple on ebay for $100 shipped! That's about half what they often go for. Jump on those before they are gone.

I just checked and couldn't find them. Is this the right place?

I found it. It says the lens has haze, dust, and fungus. Is it worth it? :O

http://www.ebay.com …enses&hash=item​43b975e792