Wide Angle Lens in 10-20 (ish) range

[Freester]

Hi,

I am looking at buying a new lens for landscape for my 400D.

I guess the obvious options are the

Canon EFS 10-22
Sigma 10-20

Discussing this with a guy in my local Jessops (who has been giving some pretty good advice) he also threw into mix and confused me further by suggesting I consider the Sigma 12-24.

So the way I see it is the Canon 10-22 and Sigma 10-20 are for a cropped sensor so won't be forwardly compatible if I upgrade to a full frame camera at some point (then again I guess at that point I would be thinking about a new lens anyway!). With the Sigma cheaper than the Canon.

The Sigma 12-24 would be forwardly compatible but pricewise is getting close to the Canon 10-22. I also gather from the internet that because the lens bulbs at the front fitting a filter is difficult... Is this true?

Just wondering what other people's experience is and who is using what?

Thanks in advance

Mark F

[Ian T]

I use a 10-20 on a Nikon. Friends with Canons tend to suggest, get the EF-S 10-22 if you can afford it. It's a better lens, and worth the extra money. But at the same time, I can't fault my Sigma. Some people with the Canon version of the Sigma 10-20 have had the MF/AF switch break (the Nikon version doesn't have one), leaving the lens unable to focus, either manually or otherwise. Whether this is a known fault, or rare, I don't know. The person who I can think of who's had it happen twice does give his kit fair abuse though!!

[Hawker]

Canon 10-22 for me, cracking lens, if you've got the cash go for it. Lots of people on here also have the sigma and it too is a good lens, but I think the Canon scrapes it on quality (as you'd expect for the extra cash).

[mazdaman]

You could also consider the tokina 12-24 I have this lens a really good lens Heres a few links

http://www.microglobe.co.uk/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=tokina+12-24&gclid=CLj6x_CQ35ICFRFBFQod_CHB_w

[Slim3001]

Canon if you can afford it if not the sigma 10-20mm its ment to be loads better then the 12-24mm sigma.

[petemc]

Sigma 10-20 every time.

http://www.vanilladays.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/img_6419-edit-2.jpg

http://www.vanilladays.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/IMG_4167_9_8-2.jpg

http://www.vanilladays.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/img_9232_1_0.jpg

Bought it for £330. About 3 months later sold an image for £500 :D

[a1ex2001]

Bought it for £330. About 3 months later sold an image for £500 :D

Think that says more about your ability than it does the Lens to be honest!

If you get a good copy there is no doubt the Sigma is a cracking lens but I've seen a few test shots from some terrible examples on here. I guess you pays your money and takes your chances, you can always return it if it's duff!

[petemc]

True, but I wouldn't have got the shot without the lens :)

[daveharlow]

Mine turned up today, absolutly cracking lens, reccomend everyone goes get one!

[Grendel]

Sigma 10-20 gets my vote.

If you buy this month's copy of Digital Photo Magazine they have a review of ultra wide lenses, including the Siggy 10-20 & 12-24 and the Canon 10-22.

IIRC the Sigma 10-20 wins their gold award :)

[kmlc]

SIgma 10-22 by a long shot!

[Woodsy]

SIgma 10-22 by a long shot!

The what now? ;) :D

I recommend the 10-20. Wonderfull lens. I recommend getting one second hand after seeing some unedited shots using the lens. Saves yet more money this way :)

[samcox89]

The sigma for me too!



Bought it for £330. About 3 months later sold an image for £500 :D

Just out of interest, who did you sell it too?

[petemc]

Liverpool Culture Company for their 2007 calendar.

[kmlc]

The what now? ;) :D

I recommend the 10-20. Wonderfull lens. I recommend getting one second hand after seeing some unedited shots using the lens. Saves yet more money this way :)

Oooopsy :)

[kfridge]

Sigma 10-20 gets my vote.

If you buy this month's copy of Digital Photo Magazine they have a review of ultra wide lenses, including the Siggy 10-20 & 12-24 and the Canon 10-22.

IIRC the Sigma 10-20 wins their gold award :)

indeed it does...i've been tempted over the past few days to get this lens - if only the person who owes me some money for a web site would pay up :lol:

[kfridge]

oh, just a quick on on this...how good would this be for taking portraits indoors? I might have to do something along these lines within the next few weeks and was wondering if this lens would be a suitable addition to my 50mm? The room I might be using will be a small room and I would need to get the person plus some equipment in shot.

(sorry for hijacking!)

[samcox89]

oh, just a quick on on this...how good would this be for taking portraits indoors? I might have to do something along these lines within the next few weeks and was wondering if this lens would be a suitable addition to my 50mm? The room I might be using will be a small room and I would need to get the person plus some equipment in shot.

(sorry for hijacking!)

Not very good. An ideal portrait range is around the 85mm-130mm range. It would make them look distorted.

[robbiemc]

I've been using the Sigma 10-20 on my old Canon, and I've since bought another for use on my D300. It's a fantastic lens that get a lot of use.
I wouldn't recommend it for portrait use though, apart from anything else you have to get right into the photo, which wouldn't work so well for portraits.

[Grendel]

:agree:

definately not a lens for portraits. You would have to get so close to your subject that the distortion would be horrible

[kfridge]

thanks, that's more or less what I thought...I'll have to think of another reason I need one now :)

oh, camera price buster (http://www.camerapricebuster.com/Sigma_10-20mm_f4-5.6_EX_DC_HSM_pc.html) has them at £274 at the moment...

[Slim3001]

Thats a good price there £274 i payed £279 from Purely Gadgets

[Freester]

Thanks for replies all. Looks like the 12-24 is out. Just got to work out my budget now I guess...