I have a EOS 40d and am thinking about buying a wide angle lens. I can spend about £400 ish. Any suggestions on a good lens? I would appreciate some advice.
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How 'wide' do you want to go?
The 'wide-angle' choices for crop-sensor bodies tend to be;
- Canon 10-22 (Field of View 16-35)
- Sigma 10-20 (Field of View 16-32)
The Canon is marginally better than the Sigma optically; but is also more expensive at c. £500 v. £350...
If you opt for the Sigma; try & find an 'old' Mk I version; the optics are reputedly better on the MkI than the new MkII...
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I have the Canon 10-22 and it's a good lens.
I have also heard the comments about the newer Sigma before (elsewhere and here).
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I've the original Sigma 10-20 and its fine. When choosing I did compare against the Canon and thought the Sigma build quality better and whilst the Canon slightly better optically wide open … there wasn’t a lot in it. Mind you such a wide angle needs to be handled with care to avoid introducing distortions.
If you can stretch the budget … and if it fits the bill … then try the 17-40 f/4 L.Comment
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Thanks for the advice. Im mainly after a good landscape lens. Ill look at all the suggestions.Comment
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Actually a 70-200 is a good Landscape lens...Comment
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Originally posted by DrJon View Post
... and so is the 17-40 - and both razor sharp.
Used 70-200 f4L and 17-40 f4L about £350- £400ef-rComment
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See another thread I started ...EOS40D plus 17-40L plus Camera Armor. I've started to carry this combination when on the fells (in place / as well as my G10). I shoot mainly landscapes and sometimes stitch shots to form panoramas.
btw - I put the above DSLR combination in a Exped packsack which then goes in my daysack. I also use Leki Sierra Walking Poles which provides an emergency monopod.Comment
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Gone for the Sigma 10-20. Thanks for advice.....Comment
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Enjoy the new toy... just watch out you do not include your feet the first couple of times you use it wide open.....Originally posted by r.rogers View Post
DavidDavidComment
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I had the sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 up until last week, I thoroughly enjoyed this lens, I'm sure you wont be dissapointed.
I paid about £330 for it sold it for £350.
I ordered a Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 this morning from WHE, I'm expecting it tomorrow, can wait to try it.
TrevComment
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Yes enjoy the Sigma ... it puts a whole new perspective (ohhh sorry) on life.Comment
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