Recommendations for wide angle lens?

shutterbeetle · 29th March 2006

Hi all,

I'm planning to go to Borobudur or Angkor Wat soon, and the feedback I've gotten is that a wide angle lens would be useful to bring. I own a Canon 350D. Can I pls get recommendations for a wide angle lens that won't make me a pauper? I've been checking out BnS but I hardly come across people selling wide lenses, either new or used. Thanks!

ortega · 29th March 2006

what is your budget?
and how wide do you want to go?
Are 3rd party lenses an option?

I'd say the tokina 12-24 f4 is a safe bet
if it is out of your budget,
then the next best thing would be a tokina 17mm f3.5

shutterbeetle · 29th March 2006

My budget? Preferably not more than $800. i don't mind 3rd-party lenses. I want to go as wide as possible, i.e. 10mm or 12mm.

Snoweagle · 29th March 2006

Maybe you can spend a bit more and get the Tamron SP AF 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Di II.

JediForce4ever · 29th March 2006

Originally Posted by ortega

what is your budget?
and how wide do you want to go?
Are 3rd party lenses an option?

I'd say the tokina 12-24 f4 is a safe bet
if it is out of your budget,
then the next best thing would be a tokina 17mm f3.5

I agree..
The tokina 12-24 is a very good lens, in terms of build, image quality and handling

Big Kahuna · 29th March 2006

Actually there are only a handful of wide angles lens that's wider than your kit lens......but I think only 3rd party one like Sigma's, Tamron's and Tokina's fall within that price bracket....you can probably find many fantastic samples posted in here b4

But since I am a nikon user, I think I will go for a prime lens something like the 14mm if I want wide but this one will burn a hole in my pocket before I shoot the picture

ShutterBugL · 29th March 2006

Be sure to check out the sigma before u set your mind on the tamron. the web reviews which I seen generally favour the sigma for better picture quality and build quality than the tamron.

Snoweagle · 29th March 2006

Originally Posted by ShutterBugL

Be sure to check out the sigma before u set your mind on the tamron. the web reviews which I seen generally favour the sigma for better picture quality and build quality than the tamron.

I've seen pics taken by the sigma ones (wide-angle ones) in comparison to the tamrons. I find that the tamrons are slightly better in quality. Web reviews vary from person to person so do a test yrself personally is best to deduce which is better.

ShutterBugL · 31st March 2006

Originally Posted by Snoweagle

Web reviews vary from person to person so do a test yrself personally is best to deduce which is better.

True.

Snoweagle · 31st March 2006

Originally Posted by ShutterBugL

True.

fintan · 1st April 2006

Are wide-angle lenses for group shots?

jnet6 · 1st April 2006

Originally Posted by fintan

Are wide-angle lenses for group shots?

24mm... to have a "safe" distortion.

Snoweagle · 1st April 2006

Originally Posted by jnet6

24mm... to have a "safe" distortion.

I've tried at 17mm with the 17-40, Distortion not so bad but at the ends, faces will look a bit 'stretched'.

Isaiahfortythirtyone · 1st April 2006

ive just done a review of the tokina 19-35 which i got for $160 w/77mm filter off B&S. MINT condition from a very nice seller. i find it worth every penny i paid.

definitely wont make u a pauper. i use a 350D too

review on: shangjun.blogspot.com

Snoweagle · 1st April 2006

Originally Posted by Isaiahfortythirtyone

ive just done a review of the tokina 19-35 which i got for $160 w/77mm filter off B&S. MINT condition from a very nice seller. i find it worth every penny i paid. definitely wont make u a pauper. i use a 350D too

review on: shangjun.blogspot.com

Good buy!

JediForce4ever · 2nd April 2006

Originally Posted by fintan

Are wide-angle lenses for group shots?

They can be meant for lots of kinda shots, depending on the photog's shooting style,
Eg, architectural(if I spelled it correctly), landscapes, indoor....many more..

mtunlinn · 2nd April 2006

I think you should go for EFS 10-22 F3.5-4.5. It is lighter and the finishing is much more better than tokina and others. Overall image quality is better. I tried it yesterday at CP. I compared tokina 12-24, sigma 15-30 (too big and heavy for my liking) and canon 10-22.

The only thing u hav to do is to come out extra $$$. They quote me 1180. But the lens doesn't come with the hood. The hood at extra 80 (eighty dollars..........

)

Anyway if i were u, I'll just tahan my heartache and go for canon

by installments.

Btw.., anyone know which shop is selling cheaper for the above canon lens.????

JediForce4ever · 2nd April 2006

Originally Posted by mtunlinn

I think you should go for EFS 10-22 F3.5-4.5. It is lighter and the finishing is much more better than tokina and others. Overall image quality is better. I tried it yesterday at CP. I compared tokina 12-24, sigma 15-30 (too big and heavy for my liking) and canon 10-22.

The only thing u hav to do is to come out extra $$$. They quote me 1180. But the lens doesn't come with the hood. The hood at extra 80 (eighty dollars.......... )

Anyway if i were u, I'll just tahan my heartache and go for canon by installments.

Btw.., anyone know which shop is selling cheaper for the above canon lens.????

the Canon EF-S 10-22 is a hidden L lens.
Price is high, but the image quality is superb.

ShutterBugL · 3rd April 2006

Originally Posted by mtunlinn

I think you should go for EFS 10-22 F3.5-4.5. It is lighter and the finishing is much more better than tokina and others. Overall image quality is better. I tried it yesterday at CP. I compared tokina 12-24, sigma 15-30 (too big and heavy for my liking) and canon 10-22.

The only thing u hav to do is to come out extra $$$. They quote me 1180. But the lens doesn't come with the hood. The hood at extra 80 (eighty dollars.......... )

Anyway if i were u, I'll just tahan my heartache and go for canon by installments.

Btw.., anyone know which shop is selling cheaper for the above canon lens.????

A few days ago, Jn 3:16 quoted S$1160 for the Canon EFS10-22mm and S$60 for the filter. Haven't asked AP yet but I'd expect a better price than either CP or Jn 3:16.

Btw, don't forget that you may still need to get a 77mm UV filter for it if you need protection. From what I've read (so far) you'll probably need a slim filter so that it doesn't cause vignetting. Not sure if this is really an issue but you may want to check it our for yourself.

mtunlinn · 3rd April 2006

Definitely I have to get a filter after getting it.. either B+W or Nc.. another 100 bucks again..

Just scratching my head nowadays.....

29th March 2006	#1
shutterbeetle New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: East Posts: 32	Recommendations for wide angle lens? Hi all, I'm planning to go to Borobudur or Angkor Wat soon, and the feedback I've gotten is that a wide angle lens would be useful to bring. I own a Canon 350D. Can I pls get recommendations for a wide angle lens that won't make me a pauper? I've been checking out BnS but I hardly come across people selling wide lenses, either new or used. Thanks!

29th March 2006	#2
ortega Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NorthEast Posts: 16,504	Re: Recommendations for wide angle lens? what is your budget? and how wide do you want to go? Are 3rd party lenses an option? I'd say the tokina 12-24 f4 is a safe bet if it is out of your budget, then the next best thing would be a tokina 17mm f3.5 __________________ The Law

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shutterbeetle New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: East Posts: 32	Re: Recommendations for wide angle lens? My budget? Preferably not more than $800. i don't mind 3rd-party lenses. I want to go as wide as possible, i.e. 10mm or 12mm.

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Snoweagle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hougang Posts: 11,810	Re: Recommendations for wide angle lens? Maybe you can spend a bit more and get the Tamron SP AF 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Di II. __________________ Canon EOS 5D w/BG-E4, 50 f/1.2 L, 580EX II. Sigma 12-24 f/4.5-5.6, 70-300 f/4-5.6 APO.

29th March 2006	#6
Big Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,678	Re: Recommendations for wide angle lens? Actually there are only a handful of wide angles lens that's wider than your kit lens......but I think only 3rd party one like Sigma's, Tamron's and Tokina's fall within that price bracket....you can probably find many fantastic samples posted in here b4 But since I am a nikon user, I think I will go for a prime lens something like the 14mm if I want wide but this one will burn a hole in my pocket before I shoot the picture __________________ Takuya Kimura has chosen Nikon. When will you? Last edited by Big Kahuna; 29th March 2006 at 06:46 PM.

29th March 2006	#7
ShutterBugL Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 71	Re: Recommendations for wide angle lens? Be sure to check out the sigma before u set your mind on the tamron. the web reviews which I seen generally favour the sigma for better picture quality and build quality than the tamron.

1st April 2006	#11
fintan Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Posts: 100	Re: Recommendations for wide angle lens? Are wide-angle lenses for group shots?

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Isaiahfortythirtyone Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Clementi Posts: 2,470	Re: Recommendations for wide angle lens? ive just done a review of the tokina 19-35 which i got for $160 w/77mm filter off B&S. MINT condition from a very nice seller. i find it worth every penny i paid. definitely wont make u a pauper. i use a 350D too review on: shangjun.blogspot.com

2nd April 2006	#17
mtunlinn Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: west Posts: 1,089	Re: Recommendations for wide angle lens? I think you should go for EFS 10-22 F3.5-4.5. It is lighter and the finishing is much more better than tokina and others. Overall image quality is better. I tried it yesterday at CP. I compared tokina 12-24, sigma 15-30 (too big and heavy for my liking) and canon 10-22. The only thing u hav to do is to come out extra $$$. They quote me 1180. But the lens doesn't come with the hood. The hood at extra 80 (eighty dollars.......... ) Anyway if i were u, I'll just tahan my heartache and go for canon by installments. Btw.., anyone know which shop is selling cheaper for the above canon lens.????

3rd April 2006	#20
mtunlinn Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: west Posts: 1,089	Re: Recommendations for wide angle lens? Definitely I have to get a filter after getting it.. either B+W or Nc.. another 100 bucks again.. Just scratching my head nowadays.....