Recommendations of a wide-angle lens for a newbie

Technospaz · 13th February 2008

Hi folks,

I'm quite new to digital photography. While I got my 400D over a year ago, I've not done very much and am still using my basic kit lens. I'm now going to go for a holiday to Cambodia and was hoping to pick up a wide-angle lens for my trip. Can someone offer me some recommendations (as well as guestimates on price)? I would appreciate any suggestions you may have. Please don't be too technical - I'm really quite new to all this

TIA,
T'spaz

USM · 13th February 2008

Bro, there is only one choice for you if budget permits.

Get the EF-S 10-22mm f3.5-4.5 USM lens. Estimated price is around $1,000-$1,100 depending on shops.

If budget constraint, go for 3rd party wide angle lenses such as Sigma 10-20mm, Tamron 11-18mm.

Enjoy your trips.

Technospaz · 13th February 2008

Originally Posted by USM

Bro, there is only one choice for you if budget permits.

Get the EF-S 10-22mm f3.5-4.5 USM lens. Estimated price is around $1,000-$1,100 depending on shops.

If budget constraint, go for 3rd party wide angle lenses such as Sigma 10-20mm, Tamron 11-18mm.

Enjoy your trips.

Thanks, USM. That's really appreciated. Wow... price is quite high but I guess I've no choice

I'll see if I can get a 2nd hand lens.

Technospaz · 13th February 2008

Ack... the Sigma and Tamrons are about $900+ (brand new). The Canon is $1k and up. Sigh... so ex

unseenshadows · 13th February 2008

Try looking for a second hand EF-S 10-22mm at Buy/Sell for around $800. If not, you could consider renting the lens for your trip.

ferrai · 13th February 2008

the 10-22 is the way to go!!!

sprewell · 13th February 2008

Originally Posted by ferrai

the 10-22 is the way to go!!!

i would recommend kit lens aka 18-55mm IS

giraffed · 14th February 2008

I got the 10-22mm recently to use with my 400D and am enjoying it lots! Enjoy your trip to Cambodia

Headshotzx · 14th February 2008

I have a 17-40mm f/4L and it's my first lens (with the 50mm f/1.8 II). It's good, but isn't exactly super wide angle on 400D. The 10-22 will be better.

xunjas · 14th February 2008

Originally Posted by USM

Bro, there is only one choice for you if budget permits.

Get the EF-S 10-22mm f3.5-4.5 USM lens. Estimated price is around $1,000-$1,100 depending on shops.

If budget constraint, go for 3rd party wide angle lenses such as Sigma 10-20mm, Tamron 11-18mm.

Enjoy your trips.

gd recommendation. u can rent a lens or borrow a lens for the trip. =)

canetoad · 14th February 2008

Actually i would recommend Sigma 10-20mm.

It costs $735 at OP (according to pricelist), and comes with intl. warranty, for 1st hand set.

for me, i feel both the image quality and build quality are excellent, and has served me well. Suggest going to the shop to try out all lens before making a purchase. Good luck!

Technospaz · 14th February 2008

Thanks everyone for your replies. I'm keeping my options open. I don't mind spending the money on the lens but need to evaluate whether it will fit my needs. Perhaps renting is a good idea... (should've thought of that).

Thanks also for the kind words viz my holiday

Love_sky · 14th February 2008

10-22 is the best choice for wide angle ..

StrifeYun · 14th February 2008

Originally Posted by Love_sky

10-22 is the best choice for wide angle ..

I second that, i like it more than my 17-55 lens

Xing · 14th February 2008

another alternative, try the Tokina 12-24 F4. Not bad too. Think it's the most affordable among all the lens.

Snoweagle · 14th February 2008

Originally Posted by Love_sky

10-22 is the best choice for wide angle ..

Choice is very subjective. 10-22 is only usable on EF-S capable DSLRs. Some pple like even wider so bought a 14mm f/2.8L. Even others such as 17-40 f/4L and 16-35 f/2.8L are also abt the same perspective on a FF DSLR as a 10-22 on cropped sensors. So choice of how wide and type of wide-angle lens also depends on what DSLR u're using.

xunjas · 14th February 2008

Originally Posted by Love_sky

10-22 is the best choice for wide angle ..

for cams that can support ef-s lenses. =)

calebk · 14th February 2008

Originally Posted by Xing

another alternative, try the Tokina 12-24 F4. Not bad too. Think it's the most affordable among all the lens.

Among the third-party options, yes it is the cheapest, and the most well-built. I'd be lying if I said it was lousy - it is truly value for money.

Technospaz · 22nd February 2008

Hi Folks,

I'm in Australia at the moment and stumbled across a deal for the Tamron AF 11-18mm Wide Zoom DiII LD (Canon Mount) for AUD$600 (brand new with warranty etc). In addition, I can also recover my 10% GST on the lens, which brings the price down to about AUD$545 (approx S$700). Should I get it? It's the last piece available in the store and I'm quite keen. Suggestions, feedback etc appreciated as always. The sooner the better cause it's not going to be around for long.

http://www.tamron.com/lenses/prod/11_18mm.asp

Thanks in advance

T'spaz
(This post is a repeat of the one in the Newbies forum. I wanted to try here for advice since replies are a little slow in the other section.)

Technospaz · 22nd February 2008

Originally Posted by Technospaz

Hi Folks,

I'm in Australia at the moment and stumbled across a deal for the Tamron AF 11-18mm Wide Zoom DiII LD (Canon Mount) for AUD$600 (brand new with warranty etc). In addition, I can also recover my 10% GST on the lens, which brings the price down to about AUD$545 (approx S$700). Should I get it? It's the last piece available in the store and I'm quite keen. Suggestions, feedback etc appreciated as always. The sooner the better cause it's not going to be around for long.

http://www.tamron.com/lenses/prod/11_18mm.asp

Thanks in advance

T'spaz
(This post is a repeat of the one in the Newbies forum. I wanted to try here for advice since replies are a little slow in the other section.)

Anyone with feedback? Help appreciated. Thanks

13th February 2008	#1
Technospaz Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 124	Recommendations of a wide-angle lens for a newbie Hi folks, I'm quite new to digital photography. While I got my 400D over a year ago, I've not done very much and am still using my basic kit lens. I'm now going to go for a holiday to Cambodia and was hoping to pick up a wide-angle lens for my trip. Can someone offer me some recommendations (as well as guestimates on price)? I would appreciate any suggestions you may have. Please don't be too technical - I'm really quite new to all this TIA, T'spaz

13th February 2008	#2
USM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 13,880	Re: Recommendations of a wide-angle lens for a newbie Bro, there is only one choice for you if budget permits. Get the EF-S 10-22mm f3.5-4.5 USM lens. Estimated price is around $1,000-$1,100 depending on shops. If budget constraint, go for 3rd party wide angle lenses such as Sigma 10-20mm, Tamron 11-18mm. Enjoy your trips.

13th February 2008	#4
Technospaz Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 124	Re: Recommendations of a wide-angle lens for a newbie Ack... the Sigma and Tamrons are about $900+ (brand new). The Canon is $1k and up. Sigh... so ex

13th February 2008	#5
unseenshadows Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Marine Parade, Singapore Posts: 718	Re: Recommendations of a wide-angle lens for a newbie Try looking for a second hand EF-S 10-22mm at Buy/Sell for around $800. If not, you could consider renting the lens for your trip. __________________ I shoot film.

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ferrai Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sentosa Cove Posts: 329	Re: Recommendations of a wide-angle lens for a newbie the 10-22 is the way to go!!! __________________ ;) Its just me, my camera and Life

14th February 2008	#8
giraffed Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 103	Re: Recommendations of a wide-angle lens for a newbie I got the 10-22mm recently to use with my 400D and am enjoying it lots! Enjoy your trip to Cambodia

14th February 2008	#9
Headshotzx Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Punggol Posts: 3,997	Re: Recommendations of a wide-angle lens for a newbie I have a 17-40mm f/4L and it's my first lens (with the 50mm f/1.8 II). It's good, but isn't exactly super wide angle on 400D. The 10-22 will be better. __________________ Our pictures are our footprints. It’s the best way to tell people we were here - JoeMcnally \| Flickr

14th February 2008	#11
canetoad Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 77	Re: Recommendations of a wide-angle lens for a newbie Actually i would recommend Sigma 10-20mm. It costs $735 at OP (according to pricelist), and comes with intl. warranty, for 1st hand set. for me, i feel both the image quality and build quality are excellent, and has served me well. Suggest going to the shop to try out all lens before making a purchase. Good luck!

14th February 2008	#13
Love_sky Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: East area Posts: 712	Re: Recommendations of a wide-angle lens for a newbie 10-22 is the best choice for wide angle .. __________________ Canon 50D with L Lens Dream to hold a 5D mark II

14th February 2008	#15
Xing Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Lower Seletar Reservoir Posts: 1,021	Re: Recommendations of a wide-angle lens for a newbie another alternative, try the Tokina 12-24 F4. Not bad too. Think it's the most affordable among all the lens. __________________ see my portfolio, for your comments.

22nd February 2008	#19
Technospaz Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 124	Re: Recommendations of a wide-angle lens for a newbie Hi Folks, I'm in Australia at the moment and stumbled across a deal for the Tamron AF 11-18mm Wide Zoom DiII LD (Canon Mount) for AUD$600 (brand new with warranty etc). In addition, I can also recover my 10% GST on the lens, which brings the price down to about AUD$545 (approx S$700). Should I get it? It's the last piece available in the store and I'm quite keen. Suggestions, feedback etc appreciated as always. The sooner the better cause it's not going to be around for long. http://www.tamron.com/lenses/prod/11_18mm.asp Thanks in advance T'spaz (This post is a repeat of the one in the Newbies forum. I wanted to try here for advice since replies are a little slow in the other section.)