monte Loc: California

I need to purchase a wide angle lens for my Canon 50D that will allow me to shoot in relatively small spaces and/or wide vistas.
I will be going to Machu Pichu in the coming months and know that I will be encountering both situations.

Given the 1.6 magnification factor of the camera, which type of wide angle lens should I be shopping for?

Thank you for any assistance extended.


Monte

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

I highly suggest the newest Canon 10-18mm with IS at only $299.

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

The new Canon EF-S 10-18mm is very highly recommended.

The EF-S 10-22 is also excellent, but older and more expensive. It may be more robustly constructed, but that may not be a consideration. I can recommend it. Another consideration if it is of interest as a supplement, (not a replacement for the others) could be the Samyang 8mm manual focus fisheye. It is available under various brand names for an affordable price, but as a fisheye exhibits barrel distortion rather than rectilinear perspective. I have the 10-22 and the Samyang and like both for different purposes.

If I had to choose one, and on a restricted budget, I would follow MT Shooter's recommendation of the 10 -18mm EF-S. Hard to beat.

GeorgeH Loc: Jonesboro, GA

Sigma has two lenses which would fit the bill, both are 10 to 20mm zooms and are available in Canon mount. I don't know whether they have the internal stabilization that Canikons need, but their site will tell you.

I have the less expensive of the two, which is variable aperture. It has excellent sharpness; I've had 16 x 24 prints made which are amazing.

Hope you enjoy Machu Pichu. We hope to get there some day, and I'd like to revisit Chichen Itza in Mexico.

monte Loc: California

Thank you, George

Keep on traveling!

Monte

monte Loc: California

You as well as other 'hoggers' seem to recommend it.

I am going to be ordering one as soon as I send this.

Thanks a lot for your input

Monte

monte Loc: California

Thanks, MT Shooter.

I am going to ck it out as soon as I send this.

Monte

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

The 10-18mm is f/4.5‑5.6 (approx $300);
The 10-22mm is f/3.5-4.5. "Faster" lens = wider optics = more glass = more weight (approx $600).

monte Loc: California

Thanks for your reply.

Based on the consensus that i've reviewed thus far, the 10-18 (times 1.6) seems to be the way to go, so I ordered one.''

Monte

Skeeter41 Loc: Bonita Springs, FL

Take a look at the Tokina 11-16. I use it on my T3i and love the results.

sb Loc: Florida's East Coast

I have the Canon 10-22 and it is a magnificent lens! Reputed to have L-quality build and glass, but since it is an EF-S lens they could not designate it as a "L" lens. From those here on UHH that have purchased the newer 10-18mm lens, it is also a very good lens at half the price of the 10-22.

See some photos I took with the 10-22:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-221396-1.html

Also - here is a link to some information I have for tropical travelers (I provide travel health consultations). You will absolutely want Hepatitis A vaccine for travel to Peru. Malaria and Yellow Fever will not be an issue unless you are also going into the Amazon. Take medication for diarrhea. If you can spend a few days vegging out in Cusco prior to going to see the ruins, do so in order to acclimate to the altitude. Cusco - at the bottom of the valley - sits at 11,300 feet elevation. If you have had problems with headaches at altitude before, consider taking Diamox. If you have heart or lung disease, have a serious talk with your doctor before going.

http://www.rainforesteducation.com/about2/travelhealth.htm

With that being said, there are few places in the world more awesome than Machu Picchu. If you have the opportunity to stay overnight at or below the ruins, do so, and get up early to get in as soon as the gates open. The light is better and there are way fewer people before the train arrives at 11:30 or so. When I went (decades ago) we got in at 6 AM and had the ruins to ourselves for about an hour! (Other than a few llamas that followed us around). I wish I had today's cameras and a 10-22 lens when I went! Have a fantastic trip!