Stuck between these Ultra wide.

[Hoky]

I'm looking for an ultra wide for my 1.6x crop factor camera. (350D)
However I'm stuck between these three... Which would you choose?

And please, I'm not looking into full frame for now...

[Nerd]

If $$$ isn't a concern, then the Canon should be your choice
If build quality (built like a tank) is concern, the Tokina should be your choice
If weight is an issue, the Tamron should be your choice.

The canon is heavier than the Tamron but lighter than the Tokina. The Tokina feels drop proof and very smooth. The canon has great optics and fast aperture.

Just my 2 cents.

[majere2sg]

Canon 10-22mm

[Hoky]

Nerd,

Thanks for your comments which is indeed very true.
Is there be a sharpness / CP compatibility / CA evaluation among the three on the web?

[Nerd]

Photozone has a nice review for each of the lens

Canon
Tokina
Tamron
Sigma

Take the canon. You can't go wrong with it. The Canon and Tokina are both DAMN sharp! But my Tokina was on the D70, sold it when i change over to Canon. The Tokina is to me, significantly heavier than the Canon. Also the Tokina comes with a hood. I don't really like or trust the rest of the lens, by physically touching and handling of the Tamron and the Sigma. I still love the Tokina's build and feel though the Canon isn't too bad. If I were you, I'll only pick between these 2. Choose base on your needs. Lightweight? Optics? Built?

[panzerpunk]

Yes Canon! The shots i took today were excellent!

[majere2sg]

Originally Posted by panzerpunk Yes Canon! The shots i took today were excellent!

Maybe you like to share those shots to convince him.

[panzerpunk]

Originally Posted by majere2sg Maybe you like to share those shots to convince him.

Still downloading as i speak...

[Hoky]

Yes, I am more biased to Canon and Tokina.
The Canon is about $350 more (w/ the lens hood), adding up to about $1200.
Both are extremely good, one in built and the other in speed. Very confused now.

The only thing about Tamron is that Comex is selling it and I am able to get my kit lens traded in. But the price is not fantastic.

[panzerpunk]

Dp didn't like this pic cos got coconut tree at the back.. But i like the perspective.

Too bad about the minor flaring... Was blinded by the sun and her beauty...

[vii_haven]

Took these pictures in Sydney using only the Canon 10-22. You might get an idea of the perspective and image quality/sharpness from these pics. No post processing done at all on these pics. =)

Sydney

[Hoky]

Good pics, panzerpunk and vii_haven.
Btw, do you guys buy the hood? and how much does it cost?

[panzerpunk]

Originally Posted by Hoky Good pics, panzerpunk and vii_haven. Btw, do you guys buy the hood? and how much does it cost?

Yes, PLEASE BUY THE HOOD. its very important. I screwed up one of the shots today cos my hand was ughh...

But the puzzling thing is, how come this small little hood costs so much more than the 17-55 hood?

[Hoky]

How much did you pay for the hood?
My concern with the 10-22 is vignetting at 10mm, especially with UV or CP filters, and also in the conditions when they are stacked.

Do you have such problems?

[panzerpunk]

Originally Posted by Hoky How much did you pay for the hood? My concern with the 10-22 is vignetting at 10mm, especially with UV or CP filters, and also in the conditions when they are stacked. Do you have such problems?

No, it won't if you don't stack them. Simply just use 1 B+W polariser and thats the max it can go. There's not much point stacking also, the polariser is good enough already and it doubles as a ND filter.

The hood is reported to be $82 dollars vs $49 for the 17-55 hood which is so much bigger...

[Hoky]

I see.
So do you keep the polariser on the lens always? Is it difficult to turn the CP with the hood on. Any obstruction?
I hate the feeling of not keeping a filter on my lenses. Makes it feel naked.

The hood is a crazy price to pay. Called up AP today and they told me it's around $55.
Not sure if the guys at AP smoke me or not.

[vii_haven]

I don't have the hood, firstly becaues it's really expensive and bulky, and i don't really see a need too. Lens flare is not really an issue as you can tell from the pictures. I use a Hoya CPL for some of the shots, and a Tokina UV filter normally. Vignetting is not an issue unless you stack filters(which i feel there's no point too either). The UV filter stays on all the time. The CPL only goes on on really sunny days when i'm outdoors. And yes, you will have an extremely frustrating time trying to turn the CPL when the hood is on, because the hood basically covers the part that you turn.

However, if you're really interested in the hood, Cathay quoted me 80plus for the hood.

[hazmee]

Do consider the Sigma 10-20. Value for money.

[HVB88]

Canon 10-22! Colour contrast is

BBB

[mpenza]

Have the Canon 10-22 which works great If money's a problem, consider the Tokina 12-24 or Sigma 10-20.