Swap my 10-22mm for 8-16mm

Hey guys im really thinking about swapping my Canon 10-22mm for the new sigma 8-16mm...

Not alot of cost difference, and i have the 15-85mm for the extra reach... so im not really losing out on the telephoto side?

Any advice???

Thanks

If you don't use filters there's no reason not to go with the 8-16mm. I absolutely love mine!

Thats another thing i hadnt even contemplated lol... i was going to buy a lee filter system arghhh.

i hate decisions lol

I was just reading about the 8-16 and the reason why it doesnt accept a filter is because its so wide the filter ring/frame will show in the pictures, True?

Nope, it has a bulbous front element and no front threads. There's ways to make a LEE system work with a few extra parts and some modification, but nothing screw in will.

Kiwikat wrote in post #10714251
If you don't use filters there's no reason not to go with the 8-16mm. I absolutely love mine!

I get back to Miami Sunday night, my 8-16 has been patiently waiting for me there for 2 weeks... I can't wait to play with it.

Kiwikat wrote in post #10714251
If you don't use filters there's no reason not to go with the 8-16mm. I absolutely love mine!

that ^

V-Wiz wrote in post #10714609
I was just reading about the 8-16 and the reason why it doesnt accept a filter is because its so wide the filter ring/frame will show in the pictures, True?

pretty much, yes. depends on which filter size we're talking about though. That is true for normal panel filters, but cokin's X-pros will work.

MNUplander wrote in post #10715558
Nope, it has a bulbous front element and no front threads. There's ways to make a LEE system work with a few extra parts and some modification, but nothing screw in will.

depends (again) on which lee system you're talking about I think. They made a new system for the Nikon 14-24mm which would work, but doesn't have an adapter for the 8-16 (not a big problem). But their 4x6 setup probably won't fit.

Bear in mind, I have NOT used a 8-16mm. I have tons of time with nikon's 14-24 and sigmas 12-24mm both on FF with filters though, for both you need cokin's X-pros. I'd assume the 8-16mm is the same because it's a wider lens but a cropped sensor.

http://gear.benjacobse​nphoto.com …s-that-cant-take-filters/

Good to know, thanks

I think the Canon is slightly overpriced, which is why I got the $200-cheaper Sigma 10-20. But for me this lens is used occasionally, and more of a novelty. But I am very happy with my Sigma, and I think the improved technology in the new lenses should prove to be good, and 8mm would be really fun!!

Well i already have the canon 10-22, so its not an issue of price, its just focal range!

If you're looking to buy one of either new, you could get the 8-16 over the 10-22 because it's wider and seems to have great IQ. I wouldn't swap the 10-22 though, unless you really feel that you're missing out on the ultra-ultra-wide end. Even then, consider some stitching / 3 x 2 panoramas or buy a cheap Samyang fish eye to add to it and stretch out the shot with DxO.