Advice for Canon 10-20mm on a 40D.

nickyvillie · 29th March 2009

Hey guys.

Plaining to get the Canon 10-20mm lens for my 40D. Any users with the lens
can give their views? Is it better on a FF body? How is the lens compared to
other lens or on other body. Is there any other points that i should know?
I have read too many reviews and there are so many ups and downs. So looking
to you guys for help.

Thanks.

melvyn83 · 29th March 2009

It only can be used on a 1.6 crop sensor , and it can't be use on full frame because the mount using EF-S Mount ...

rendition · 29th March 2009

I see no downs when I was using it with my 40D. Served me extremely well. Generally, it's sharp and exhibits minimal barrel distortion - shortcoming of L zoom lens of equivalent focal range at wide end. This is why I am a little disappointed with my 17-40. Ring-USM is a plus too. IMO, best UWA for your 40D. Well, was contemplating to get the Sigma 12-24 DG HSM but figured the wider the better and I didn't see myself going to FF at that time.

Good luck.

2evans · 30th March 2009

The lens is really good. You may need to take note of barrel distortion at the extreme wide angle, especially if you are shooting people in the scene too.

Some vignetting may be seen with stacked filters at the wind end, so do take note if you are using a UV + Polarizer. Slim versions would help in this situation.

solasido · 30th March 2009

10-22mm is a superb lense! The produced color is excellent. It is one of my favourite lense.

calebk · 30th March 2009

Originally Posted by 2evans

The lens is really good. You may need to take note of barrel distortion at the extreme wide angle, especially if you are shooting people in the scene too.

Some vignetting may be seen with stacked filters at the wind end, so do take note if you are using a UV + Polarizer. Slim versions would help in this situation.

Try as much to avoid stacking filters, unless you are stacking GNDs, NDs or CPLs and the like. If possible, remove your UV filter when using other filters.

Pinoy · 30th March 2009

I love this lens. Ended up using it most of the time when I visited Bali a couple of weeks ago.

As others have pointed, try to avoid stacking filters as vignetting may occur. Also, try to get a lens hood if you can. Will definitely help in bright/sunny days condition.

Go for it!

:Later,

gazkw · 30th March 2009

since there is this post on UWA 10-22, what about you guys opinion on tokina 11-16mm? seems to get good reviews too.

nickyvillie · 30th March 2009

Originally Posted by gazkw

since there is this post on UWA 10-22, what about you guys opinion on tokina 11-16mm? seems to get good reviews too.

I heard the Tokina 11-16mm is as good as the Canon 10-20mm?
And when i want to buy a lens.. can i test all the lens before i get them. haha.
I dont want the shop owners to get angry..

I want to pay good money for a good lens. looks like the Canon one is the choice.

nickyvillie · 30th March 2009

OH!

And you guys mind sharing some pictures taken with that lens?

That would be great to check the details of it.

thanks!

Lost Dog · 30th March 2009

Originally Posted by nickyvillie

OH!

And you guys mind sharing some pictures taken with that lens?
That would be great to check the details of it.

thanks!

the best source will be Flickr Groups Canon 10-22.. go search it.

diver-hloc · 30th March 2009

Originally Posted by nickyvillie

I heard the Tokina 11-16mm is as good as the Canon 10-20mm?
And when i want to buy a lens.. can i test all the lens before i get them. haha.
I dont want the shop owners to get angry..

I want to pay good money for a good lens. looks like the Canon one is the choice.

Don't forget Sigma's 10-20mm

firstimer · 31st March 2009

Originally Posted by nickyvillie

I heard the Tokina 11-16mm is as good as the Canon 10-20mm?
And when i want to buy a lens.. can i test all the lens before i get them. haha.
I dont want the shop owners to get angry..

I want to pay good money for a good lens. looks like the Canon one is the choice.

I tried the Tokina 11-16mm before. It's quite sharp.

I wanted to get a canon 10-22mm as well. The reviews about it has been fairly good, some stating it to be a L lens. But I've got a Tokina 10-17mm Fisheye. Anyone thinks it's feasible to own another wide angle??

StrifeYun · 31st March 2009

my frave uwa lens

just buy it

...unless u upgrading to FF in afew mths time, but even if ya getting for a trip, i'll say buy 2nd hand and sell it after that, not much loss

firstimer · 31st March 2009

Originally Posted by StrifeYun

...unless u upgrading to FF in afew mths time, but even if ya getting for a trip, i'll say buy 2nd hand and sell it after that, not much loss

haha did think of that and i Am going for a trip soon.... but a bit tight on cash, considering i just bought my cam and the lens.

29th March 2009	#1
nickyvillie Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bukit Batok Posts: 57	Advice for Canon 10-20mm on a 40D. Hey guys. Plaining to get the Canon 10-20mm lens for my 40D. Any users with the lens can give their views? Is it better on a FF body? How is the lens compared to other lens or on other body. Is there any other points that i should know? I have read too many reviews and there are so many ups and downs. So looking to you guys for help. Thanks.

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melvyn83 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 185	Re: Advice for Canon 10-20mm on a 40D. It only can be used on a 1.6 crop sensor , and it can't be use on full frame because the mount using EF-S Mount ...

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rendition Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,382	Re: Advice for Canon 10-20mm on a 40D. I see no downs when I was using it with my 40D. Served me extremely well. Generally, it's sharp and exhibits minimal barrel distortion - shortcoming of L zoom lens of equivalent focal range at wide end. This is why I am a little disappointed with my 17-40. Ring-USM is a plus too. IMO, best UWA for your 40D. Well, was contemplating to get the Sigma 12-24 DG HSM but figured the wider the better and I didn't see myself going to FF at that time. Good luck. __________________ // visualverve // gear / visuals

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2evans Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 854	Re: Advice for Canon 10-20mm on a 40D. The lens is really good. You may need to take note of barrel distortion at the extreme wide angle, especially if you are shooting people in the scene too. Some vignetting may be seen with stacked filters at the wind end, so do take note if you are using a UV + Polarizer. Slim versions would help in this situation.

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Pinoy Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: ClubSNAP East Posts: 1,341	Re: Advice for Canon 10-20mm on a 40D. I love this lens. Ended up using it most of the time when I visited Bali a couple of weeks ago. As others have pointed, try to avoid stacking filters as vignetting may occur. Also, try to get a lens hood if you can. Will definitely help in bright/sunny days condition. Go for it! :Later, __________________ Canon 40D¤BG-E2N¤10-22¤24-105 f4L IS¤100 f2.8 Macro¤70-200 f4L¤30mm f1.4¤2x580EXII

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