camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I do not use Canon gear so my advise to your request is solely based on my experience.
For many persons 18mm is all the wide angle lens they will ever need. Extreme wide angles are full of distortions and they require the operator to come closer to the subject. Subjects at the corner of the frame will be distorted and the distortion will worsen as the lens is shifted up or down.
Because these lenses have variable apertures and in general they are slow I do not believe that without flash they are a good choice for indoor portraits. In my particular case I prefer a 35mm wide angle for those type of portraits although I admit that a large group will require something a little wider.
I like to use lenses manufactured by the same manufacturer of the cameras I use. I am not saying independent lens manufacturers are poor quality lenses, on the contrary they have very good lenses also although the construction of OEM is said to be better and more precise than those of independent manufacturers. Retail price when it is time to sell favors OEM.
In my experience a lens like the one Linda used for her beautiful shots is more than enough and has the abilities of going to a tele for when the need arises. It still could be slow for indoor portraits though.
If you have done indoor portraits before by now you should know which is the focal length and aperture that render the images you like.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

I know a group of real estate photographers who swear by the Sigma 10-20mm. At f/3.5, it isn't really a fast lens, but it is sharp and versatile. They use it on similar APS-C Canons.

Although it's not a great portrait lens (actually, portraits made with this lens range from hideous to merely funny), it can work for parties and groups. People at the edges will be distorted, but in casual candids, that can be acceptable. It's a good lens for landscapes and architecture if you keep it level and/or correct object lean in post-photography processing.

pjarbit Loc: Detroit, Michigan

Be careful. I had the canon 10-22. That will work on your 70d but not your 60d. I got rid of it for the 16-32 on my 5dIII. At its widest - not for people or portraiture. At 20 mm or higher in my experience people look much more "normal" I purchased my 16 - 32 used and it was in great shape for about $700. I think its outstanding for the price. Check out B&H used and look for a rating of 8 or higher. If you don't like it, send it back. Also, in the past I have purchased 3 lenses from B&H tried them all and returned 2. This is the way to get the best lens for you after trying them all. Who knows, you may not like any of them.

chaprick

Why do you say the Canon 10-22 will not work on a 60D??? The specs on the 60D say it accepts both EF & EF-S lenses. This is an EF-S lens. Are you confusing 60D with 6D?? This lens will not work on a 6D (which is a full frame camera).

RWCRNC Loc: Pennsylvania

I have the canon 10-18 and love it. Just saw a you tube video made by The Camera Store and they rated it one of the best lenses of 2013. And it is very affordable

Gifted One Loc: S. E. Idaho

BAD INFORMATION EFs 10-22 will work on all crop bodies. I own a 60D and the 10-33 EFs.

On my 6D I am using a Tokina 16-28 f/2.8 and the Korean 14mm prime f/2.8.

NoSocks Loc: quonochontaug, rhode island

Love the Tokina 16-28 on my Nikon and assume it would perform as well on a Canon. Worth a long look. It is f2.8 through the range so low light performance is excellent.

ole sarg Loc: south florida

So you are telling us that your wide angle is out of date but your 50 is not!

How does a lens get out of date?

Just curious

ole sarg Loc: south florida

Now think things through. Indoors and outdoors have a common need and it is light. If you have light these lenses will fill the bill. Don't make things more complex than they are.

damoran

I want to thank everyone for there input. I will be getting the canon EF-s 10-18 mm because we do more landscapes then indoor parties. Again thanks for all your input.
Doug

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

This is the first time I've heard anyone suggest this. What problems did you have with the 10-22 on a 60D?

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

Is a good choice. It's small, light and the build is like a kit lens, but you will get excellent results without spending a bundle.

chaprick

The 10-22 is the better lens. Just my opinion.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

I recently got the 10-18 stm and love it. My first stm and took a bit of getting used to as it is different from the usm. Very sharp and wide to suppliment my 24 -105. Yes it is all plastic but unless you abuse it this should not be a problem. I got the 50mm f1.8 several years ago and it is all plastic and it is doing just fine.
As a user of this lens I highly recommend it! !

MarkD Loc: NYC

If you are shooting people indoors without flash you need a fast lens. IS does not help with moving subjects. IS lets you shoot with slower shutter speeds, but for active people you still need high shutter speeds, and for that you need a fast lens.