Any affordable wide angle lenses for Canon full frame?

I have the 6D and 24-70 f2.8 II. Recently I began to photograph murals on the side of buildings. Sometimes I have to get very close to the mural
due to objects being in way - utility poles, hydrants, etc. And 24mm isn't wide enough.

Much to my surprise Canon doesn't offer EF wide angle lenses for less than $1000. Or if they do I failed to find them.
The 16-35 f2.8 looks good, but at $1000 more than I want to pay.

Any other non-Canon brands I should consider?

Perfectly Frank wrote in post #19293016
I have the 6D and 24-70 f2.8 II. Recently I began to photograph murals on the side of buildings. Sometimes I have to get very close to the mural
due to objects being in way - utility poles, hydrants, etc. And 24mm isn't wide enough.

Much to my surprise Canon doesn't offer EF wide angle lenses for less than $1000. Or if they do I failed to find them.
The 16-35 f2.8 looks good, but at $1000 more than I want to pay.

Any other non-Canon brands I should consider?

Samyang 14 mm lenses..Some of the models are even available with AF.

If you need extreme WA, the Samyang XP Premium 10 F/3.5 comes highly recommended. It beats anything else in this class by quite a distance, especially because of the low distortion and exceptionally good corners for this extrme a wide angle. Stop down to F/8 and you're set.
BTW, I own one, and use it with a Canon EF-RF adapter on my EOS R. Very pleased indeed.

As to slightly less extreme UWA lenses from Samyang, they provide very pleasing results accordign to the peopel I know who use them. They are very well corrected, generally have low distrtion, and are often used for night skies, because they are amonst the best with regard to coma and other aberrations, from wide open.

HTH, kind regards, Wim

16-35 F4 IS. Lightweight, sharp. Great lens that I use when I can’t use my 11-24 because of filters for example.

Thanks for the suggestions. But these lenses are around $1k. More than I wanted to spend.

https://www.bhphotovid​eo.com …c_xp_10mm_f_3_5​_lens.html

https://www.bhphotovid​eo.com …f_4l_is.html?st​s=pi&pim=Y

I didn't want to spend more than $500. Maybe I'm dreaming.
But while searching I found the Canon 17-40 f4 at $800. I'm ok with buying used, so maybe closer to my budget.

A 17-40 used should be around 400. You can probably get a used 16-35 for around 700 used. It’s a far superior lens

Tommydigi wrote in post #19293184
A 17-40 used should be around 400. You can probably get a used 16-35 for around 700 used. It’s a far superior lens

Thanks, I'll start looking for a used 16-35. I'll have to increase my budget for a wide lens

I use the Tokina 12-24mm f4, it does not vignette from 16mm and up, It's sharp and cheap.

Tommydigi wrote in post #19293184
A 17-40 used should be around 400. You can probably get a used 16-35 for around 700 used. It’s a far superior lens

Not sure I would categorize the 16-35 as a far superior lens. It is better but I found both too close to call most of the time. I did find a good shoot-out review that more or less mirrored my experience. If $$ is not an issue I would clearly go with the 16-35 but the 17-40 is so close for a lot less $$ that I opted to keep the 17-40 instead of upgrading.

gjl711 wrote in post #19293203
Not sure I would categorize the 16-35 as a far superior lens. It is better but I found both too close to call most of the time. I did find a good shoot-out review that more or less mirrored my experience. If $$ is not an issue I would clearly go with the 16-35 but the 17-40 is so close for a lot less $$ that I opted to keep the 17-40 instead of upgrading.

I was just going to say the same thing about the 17-40mm. The 16-35mm is better. No question. But twice as good? No. But it is twice the price. The 17-40 is an L lens for crying out loud. We're not talking about some cheap APS-C model. And they're easy to find used in the $400 price range. Maybe even a little less if you look around.

I never said it's twice as good but I do feel it's far superior. The OP also mentioned getting a 17-40 for $800 and my point was you can get the 16-35 for that price ( used )


The 17-40 is a fine lens so I'm not ripping on it, I've owned both and I much prefer the 16-35.

The 16-35 is sharper, especially in the corners which for landscapes is important. It's wider and has IS. When it comes to lenses you often pay double for 1 extra stop so in this case you're getting a lot for the extra money. This is just my opinion, at the very least it's a better lens and as a better lens it cost more.

I see used 17-40's going for around 400 so if you can get one at that price or less it's a great bargain but I also see 16-35's used for under $700. I would consider either one of Canon's best bargains.

Thanks for all the great ideas.

I just bought the 17-40 used from Roberts Camera, $500 and free shipping.
I could have bought the lens for less, but this one is rated by Roberts as
excellent. 30 return window and 6 month warranty.

Perfectly Frank wrote in post #19293235
Thanks for all the great ideas.

I just bought the 17-40 used from Roberts Camera, $500 and free shipping.
I could have bought the lens for less, but this one is rated by Roberts as
excellent. 30 return window and 6 month warranty.

Enjoy your new lens. I think you'll be quite happy with it.

Perfectly Frank wrote in post #19293235
Thanks for all the great ideas.

I just bought the 17-40 used from Roberts Camera, $500 and free shipping.
I could have bought the lens for less, but this one is rated by Roberts as
excellent. 30 return window and 6 month warranty.

Check its corners on the wa end. Landscape kind of photo.

You purchased it within half-a-day within opening this thread. Did you checked reviews on this
lens or at least googled it?
I owned this lens, but not for too long.
Here is what I know to google after it - 17-40 f4 soft corners.

Some friends of mine invited me on a city walking tour. Soon. So I was in a hurry to get this lens.
I did some research, it does have some deficits. But I believe it will work for me.
And if it doesn't, I can sell it for almost what I paid.

Looking forward to the lens!

If you don't have to have a zoom lens then maybe scour the globe for a good priced pre-owned Canon 14mm f/2.8L. It's a fine lens.