Wanted: something wider than 28 on my 10D. Suggestions:

I'm looking for something wider than my 28-75. I don't want to pay the Canon L price, because this is not a lens that I will use that often. Any opinions on the Tamrons or other?

thanks,
daniel

How much wider?

I cant think of any really cheap lenses under 28mm but there are some cheaper ones

20mm f/1.8 sigma is only a few hundred

the 17-40 is an L, but it's not like most L's in that is only $680...so i'm not real sure what your budget it, nor how wide you want...

Drisley just got this 17mm Tokina that looks really good for <$400. He posted a bunch of test shots too, check out the thread.

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=46018

Well, I was thinking around 17mm and under $500 if possible. I typically don't shoot with anything wider than 28 and have never had a real interest in it so I'm not real familiar with whats available. I won't use it real often, but I will use it for paid portraits now and then, so it has to be descent.

-daniel

Sounds like we were thinking the same thing at the same time.

(see above)

Pick up the 18-55 EF-S Rebel kit lense off ebay for $100 and cut off the back of the lense.

the lens will not fill the entire sensor

Sigma 18-50 f2.8 EX DC.

Why not

Have Fun,

Thanks Phil.
Yes, I was in the exact same boat as you dsze.
I wanted something wide to replace the 18-50mm kit lens I lost when I sold the 300D.
I don't use wide angle often, so I wanted to save money but still wanted decent quality.
After MUCH research, I bought the Tokina 17mm F3.5 ATX PRO.
I have to say it's worth every penny. It's only $365 at Adorama.
It's built like a tank, 3 yr warranty, sharp as a 17-40L, very little distortion, excellent flare control, comes with a cool leather case.
What more could you ask for, besides zoom?
This lens is much sharper than the 18-50mm kit lens. They are not even in the same league optically or in any other way.
In fact I dont think there is any lens out there in this league (17mm, sharp, cheap, built like an L lens.)
Check out the link that pcasciola posted above, and also read this review.

Tokina 17mm
http://www.fotop.net/s​harpnsmart/10222004
http://www.fotop.net …mart/10242004/M​G_3002.jpg

thanks everyone...I'll be looking very closely at the Tokina 17 in the next week. I'll let you all know what I decide.... Great photos BTW, drisley! They make me want to order the 17mm right now!

As for the rebel kit lens... been there. I'll pass on that one!

-daniel

Thanks dsze.
All I can say is that the Tokina is an awesome option if you dont need zoom. I can guarantee you won't be disappointed.

I'm sold. I've just added this lense to my wish list. I need to stop browsing these forums, bad for my wallet.

You know you WAAANT it! Don't resist!

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I have a Tamron 19-35 lens that's pretty good.. Cost $300 or so IIRC. Was planning to sell it as I picked up a Canon 16-35L.