Persian-Rice Goldmember 1,531 posts Likes: 14 Joined Apr 2004 Location: Behind a viewfinder. More info | Jan 17, 2007 15:25 | #1 Hey guys, I'm about to buy a 30D from B&H i just wanted to know what u guys would suggest as the best wide angle lens that is both cheap and very good for image quality. I dont have brand preference nor care if it is a prime or zoom. I just need to have something that will get me as wide at the mid teens or wider. I'm looking to spend 200-300 at most. ill be shooting nightclubs with a 580 btw...if that means anything.
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KevC Goldmember  3,154 posts Joined Jan 2005 Location: to More info | Jan 17, 2007 15:28 | #2 Hey mate, haven't seen you around for a while =) Welcome back. Too much gear...
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ghms421 Senior Member  471 posts Joined Jul 2006 Location: Bethesda,MD More info | Jan 17, 2007 15:30 | #3 Tamron 17-50f2.8. I've heard great things about it, however it's 450. But it does exactly what your looking for, so I'd think the extra cash is worth it. If the sigma 18-50 is cheaper try that, but it may need to be sent in to sigma for calibration.
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Tony-S Cream of the Crop  9,911 posts Likes: 209 Joined Jan 2006 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado, USA More info | Jan 17, 2007 15:32 | #4 Only thing that comes to mind is the kit lens or the Sigma 18-50 f/3.5-5.6. "Raw" is not an acronym, abbreviation, nor a proper noun; thus, it should not be in capital letters.
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sirsloop BigFoot 943 posts Likes: 2 Joined Oct 2006 Location: South River, NJ More info | Jan 17, 2007 15:33 | #5 Hands down ef 35/2 for bang for the buck. They are like 225 bucks and SILLY sharp. Getting down in the mid teens... slim pickins there I think unless you just use the kit lens for the time being. no gear List
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Tony-S Cream of the Crop 9,911 posts Likes: 209 Joined Jan 2006 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado, USA More info | Jan 17, 2007 15:34 | #6 sirsloop wrote in post #2557015  Hands down ef 35/2. They are like 225 bucks and SILLY sharp. OP is looking for mid-teens or wider (for a 10D). "Raw" is not an acronym, abbreviation, nor a proper noun; thus, it should not be in capital letters.
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Jon Cream of the Crop  69,628 posts Likes: 227 Joined Jun 2004 Location: Bethesda, MD USA More info | Jan 17, 2007 15:37 | #7 Long time no see! That's a tough price range for what you want. I hope you're at least talking US$; CDN$ will be even worse. I'd also look at the Sigma 18-50 f/2.8 or the 17-70 f/2.8-4ish. They're somewhat (but not a lot) less than 450 at B&H. Jon
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Tony-S Cream of the Crop 9,911 posts Likes: 209 Joined Jan 2006 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado, USA More info | Jan 17, 2007 15:41 | #8 The Sigma 17-70 is $330 at 47th St. Photo. "Raw" is not an acronym, abbreviation, nor a proper noun; thus, it should not be in capital letters.
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LightRules Return of the Jedi  9,911 posts Likes: 5 Joined Jun 2005 More info | Jan 17, 2007 15:45 | #9 Tony-S wrote in post #2557059 The Sigma 17-70 is $330 at 47th St. Photo. That's a great price on a good, versatile lens.
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steved110 Cream of the Crop  5,776 posts Likes: 2 Joined Dec 2005 Location: East Sussex UK More info | Another Sigma fan here, that 17-70 is a pretty fine zoom range and a reasonably fast lens too. and it comes with a hood and a case, I think. Canon 6D
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iplayazi Senior Member  547 posts Likes: 50 Joined Oct 2006 Location: Calgary Alberta More info | Jan 17, 2007 16:39 | #11 I also agree on the 17-70mm a greatly commented lens and good value. (not speakin from experience though) Todd Kwiczak
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cali Senior Member  266 posts Joined Jan 2006 More info | If you're looking for a telephoto then The Canon 70-200 F4 will blow away anything in that price range. Here's a sample:  20D, 17-85 kit lens, 70-200 F4, 50 1.4, Amvona AT CF 994 Tripod, Manrotto Monopod that I have never used and a 580EX Flash
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Tony-S Cream of the Crop 9,911 posts Likes: 209 Joined Jan 2006 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado, USA More info | Jan 17, 2007 16:45 | #13 cali wrote in post #2557379 If you're looking for a telephoto then The Canon 70-200 F4 will blow away anything in that price range. Here's a sample: No doubt, but it's not terribly wide angle! "Raw" is not an acronym, abbreviation, nor a proper noun; thus, it should not be in capital letters.
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Madweasel Cream of the Crop  6,224 posts Likes: 61 Joined Jun 2006 Location: Fareham, UK More info | Jan 17, 2007 16:48 | #14 cali wrote in post #2557379 If you're looking for a telephoto then The Canon 70-200 F4 will blow away anything in that price range. So the wrong end of the focal length scale and way above his price range. Apart from that, exactly what he's looking for! Mark.
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Madweasel Cream of the Crop 6,224 posts Likes: 61 Joined Jun 2006 Location: Fareham, UK More info | Jan 17, 2007 16:50 | #15 It's a very nice shot though! Mark.
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