Super-wide zoom lens for Canon 10-D

08/17/2004 05:07:54 PM · #1

I am looking for a super-wide zoom lens for my 10-D. As much as I would love to have one of the pro lenses, I will need to go cheaper. I've been looking on B&H's website, and there are just too many. All the other lenses I have were bought as gifts, and I didn't have to make the choice! Any suggestions? I've seen lenses by Canon, Pheonix, Sigma, Vivitar, etc. that all appear to the same on the surface, but the prices vary soooo much.

08/17/2004 05:19:33 PM · #2

The Canon 17-40 f/4L is a bargain at $689.95, or you can get a Sigma 12-24 f/4.5-5.6 for $669. If you need a faster wide angle tha f/4 then there is the more expensive Canon 16-35 f/2.8L for $1369.95

You can't go wrong with any of these 3 lenses.

08/17/2004 05:21:19 PM · #3

yeah, but ive seen some for as low as $199 - $500. Are those worth it?

08/17/2004 05:21:22 PM · #4

I should really just add this to my sig, save me posting, but:

//www.fredmiranda.com - excellent reviews

I'd go for Sigma if you can't afford Canon glass. They've got an 18-50 now, but it's fairly low quality (lots of distortion, which you don't want in a wide angle), and they're introducing a (probably not too cheap) 18-50/2.8EX shortly, I believe, which should be a nice lens.

08/17/2004 05:24:17 PM · #5

How wide do you want to go? The Sigma 24-70/2.8 EX @ $410 is quite nice. (I've got the slightly cheaper 28-70 equiv.)

My recommended pool of options (Sigma wide and superwide zooms @ B&H).

Sigma Zoom Super Wide Angle 17-35mm f/2.8-4.0 EX DG Aspherical HSM

Message edited by author 2004-08-17 17:28:15.

08/17/2004 05:30:26 PM · #6

Im looking toward the pretty wide side of stuff. Like 17-35 or so

08/17/2004 05:33:31 PM · #7

Ed: Sigma 17-35 mm f2.8-4.0 EX DG HSM reviews

Message edited by author 2004-08-17 17:46:20.

08/17/2004 05:37:30 PM · #8

What about the stuff like Vivitar and Tokina lenses that are $200. Is the really low price a sign of low quality?

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

08/17/2004 05:43:12 PM · #9

Whoops, I appear to be an idiot.. Gave you the review to the old 17-35 Sigma not the new one.. The new ones fares slightly better: reviews

I'd say Vivitar is considerably lower quality, and Tokina slightly lower quality. For $200, I'd say you get what you pay for.

Falc

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

08/17/2004 05:45:26 PM · #10

I have the Sigma 17-35, I'm not really impressed. Had to go back to the shop for a new focus motor more than once. Just does't feel as SOLID as the Canon stuff.

Optically its ok though.

08/17/2004 05:50:09 PM · #11

Originally posted by pottersclay75:

yeah, but ive seen some for as low as $199 - $500. Are those worth it?

When it comes to lenses you get what yoou pay for...you have a very good camera body, don't waste your money on el cheapo glass, you'll regret it later.

jab119

08/17/2004 05:55:19 PM · #12

I have the Quantaray 19-35mm (made by tokina and re-badged as Quantaray)and its decent for the price ($199 at wolf camera) and Im about one of the cheapest bastards you will meet.

here are a few comparison shots with the 19-35 and my 28-200
Wide Lens

James

Message edited by author 2004-08-17 17:55:38.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

08/19/2004 06:25:30 PM · #13

One last question. A local guy here is always pushing the Promaster lenses. Of course, he is a dealer. But, he says they are great quality. Any comments on Promaster>?

EddyG

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

08/19/2004 06:28:42 PM · #14

Originally posted by pottersclay75:

Any comments on Promaster>?

See f-32's reply in this thread.

Mousie

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

08/19/2004 06:29:31 PM · #15

I adore my Canon 17-40mm F4L. It's awesome.

jonr

Olympus OM-D E-M5

Olympus 9-18mm f/4.0-5.6 M.Zuiko Digital ED

08/19/2004 08:46:49 PM · #16

Sigma 12-24 is the only choice, I am afraid. 17mm is equal to 27mm in full frame, hardly super-wide. :/

08/19/2004 08:53:30 PM · #17

Originally posted by jonr:

Sigma 12-24 is the only choice, I am afraid. 17mm is equal to 27mm in full frame, hardly super-wide. :/

Unless you get the 20D or the D-Rebel then you can use the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 which will give you an equivalent 16mm...now that's wide angle!

Alecia

08/19/2004 09:06:58 PM · #18

oooh, kewl! i have the canon 17-40 f4L and it's cool and all but not wide enough. i thought about the sigma 12-24 but i like to stick with canon...and that new 10-22 looks like it might be the ticket.

Leica 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 Vario Elmar-T ASPH

08/19/2004 09:12:43 PM · #19

Ok... I think I am going to go with the Sigma 12-24. Ive seen good reviews and heard good stuff here.

If anyone has any objections, speak now, or buy me a new lens later :))

MAK

Leica M Monochrom

08/19/2004 09:16:39 PM · #20

Originally posted by pottersclay75:

What about the stuff like Vivitar and Tokina lenses that are $200. Is the really low price a sign of low quality?

I recently purchased a TOKINA 28-80 f2.8 AT-X Pro lens that i was going to use for 1 shoot at a BB Gun gaming session it was very cheap at 6000 yen about $70, condition was beautifull top class, not a mark on it, but still I thought that after the shoot it would be used by my son or sold or simply neglected until the next dangerous shoot.

Was I ever wrong about a lens... I am very impressed with it for a 3rd party lens and would even rate it above my SIGMA lens of similar focal lengh. I would suggest if you dont have a lot of money try to find something secondhand on E-Bay or yahoo auctions if you want new then may i reccomend the TOKINA Pro series over any other 3rd party lens.

this was taken with TOKINA lens (28-80 f2.8 AT-X pro)

08/19/2004 09:48:14 PM · #21

Originally posted by Alecia:

oooh, kewl! i have the canon 17-40 f4L and it's cool and all but not wide enough. i thought about the sigma 12-24 but i like to stick with canon...and that new 10-22 looks like it might be the ticket.

Unfortunately it's an EF-S lens, you can't use it on your 10D. It only fits the 20D and and the D-rebel.

Alecia

Canon EF-M 22mm f/2.0 STM Lens

08/19/2004 09:55:40 PM · #22

Originally posted by doctornick:

Unfortunately it's an EF-S lens, you can't use it on your 10D. It only fits the 20D and and the D-rebel.

well, that's lame. :)

thanks for pointing that out, i didn't even pay attention to that minor detail. guess i gotta get the 20d now. ;)

Spork99

Canon EOS M6 Mk II

08/20/2004 12:43:48 AM · #23

I love my Sigma 12-24.

Seanachai

Canon EOS-20D