Wide angle lenses: Hello all, I am new to this website. I would like some help on choosing a canon wide angle lens for my canon 7D. I'd like to know everyones thoughts on sigma lenses...

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Dec 18, 2014 13:12:04 #

IShootEverything Loc: TN

Hello all,

I am new to this website. I would like some help on choosing a canon wide angle lens for my canon 7D. I'd like to know everyones thoughts on sigma lenses too. I would love to here everyone's thoughts.
Thank you
Me

Dec 18, 2014 13:16:30 #

IShootEverything Loc: TN

I am thinking of the "Canon EF 16-35mm 1:2.8L II USM". Does anyone here have this lens? What do you think of it?
Thanks

Dec 18, 2014 13:19:11 #

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Welcome to the discussion. The EF-S 10-22mm is a nice lens, but expensive. The EF 17-40 f/4L will not be as wide on the 7D, but also a nice lens and used about the same price as the EF-S 10-22mm. The reviews on the newer EF-S 10-18 IS read like this is the lens to get, both at a lower cost and excellent image quality although not as rugged a build quality overall.

You might check the Ken Rockwell reviews as well, where the 16-35 is 'recommended' http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/lenses/index.htm

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Dec 18, 2014 13:25:15 #

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

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Dec 18, 2014 13:26:35 #

gene McKinnon Loc: California

I have used a Sigma 10-20 DC, 4-5.6 for a number of years now and I love it. This one is designed for a cropped sensor so it doesn't work real good on a full frame but great on a cropped sensor.

Dec 18, 2014 13:27:16 #

IShootEverything Loc: TN

Thanks for the info. As I should have said in the original message, I'm looking for a wide angle lens that is an L lens and is a fixed 1:2.8. But I will look at your recommendations
Thank you
Me

Dec 18, 2014 16:00:12 #

Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC

I have both the 17-40mm (the older of my wide angle lens) and the 16-35mm. Of the two, I like the newer lens better. The EFS-10-18 sounds good, and I'd like to try one sometime, but there is a LOT to be said for L series glass.

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Dec 18, 2014 16:53:00 #

IShootEverything Loc: TN

Cool. Thank you very much.

Dec 19, 2014 06:02:32 #

WNC Ralf Loc: Candler NC, in the mountains!

Not many, none I can think of, that will give you a true wide angle with your crop sensor. The 17-40 L is nice on my new 6D, comparable to my 10-22 on my 7D body. The 17-40 on my 7D is not what I would call a wide angle, but I like WIDE.

Dec 19, 2014 06:30:05 #

sb Loc: Florida's East Coast

Ishootcanon wrote:

Thanks for the info. As I should have said in the original message, I'm looking for a wide angle lens that is an L lens and is a fixed 1:2.8. But I will look at your recommendations
Thank you
Me

Canon lenses for the APS-C sensor cameras are not rated as "L" lenses. The "L" lenses will work. The 10-22mm wide angle lens has always been regarded to be "L"-quality, though.

Here are some photos with the 10-22:

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-221396-1.html

Dec 19, 2014 06:34:17 #

BboH Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD

If you can get it on-line the November 2013 issue 80 of PhotoPlus' "Help Me Buy" article is an analysis of Ultra-Wide lenses. They offer no definitive answer but rather look at the pros and cons of a number different makers lenses.

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Dec 19, 2014 07:12:57 #

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

Ishootcanon wrote:

Thanks for the info. As I should have said in the original message, I'm looking for a wide angle lens that is an L lens and is a fixed 1:2.8. But I will look at your recommendations
Thank you
Me

If you are looking for a 2.8 wide angle L then you have already narrowed it down to one lens: EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM. You may want to broaden your search a bit. There are some fine EF-S lenses available for a lot less money. I can't tell you much about Sigma except that my Sig 150-500 is a good lens. Others can advise you far more then I. Here is Canon's current line-up:

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup

Dec 19, 2014 07:21:15 #

Haydon

Unless you are an event shooter, the 16-35 2.8L II will be overpriced for your needs although with it being a EF mount, it would be perfect if you choose to go full frame later on.

The latest wide angle getting great reviewws for the EFs mount is the 10-18 which is said to be sharp all the way to the corners and very inexpensive.

Here's a link with a review for the 10-18.

http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/874-canon_1018_4556is?start=1

Dec 19, 2014 07:25:05 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Ishootcanon wrote:

I rely on reviews and comparisons. People generally like what they buy, so they're not going to tell you that their equipment is bad. Buying non-Canon can save you a bit of money without a significant loss of quality.

Take a look here.

http://www.techradar.com/us/news/photography-video-capture/cameras/best-wide-angle-lenses-8-tested-1047960

Dec 19, 2014 07:27:54 #

revhen Loc: By the beautiful Hudson

Got my 10-22 on eBay at considerable savings. Great lens! I know it's a risk but generally I've come out ahead.

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