wide lens question

Canon 10-22mm?
 
There are a few choices but I love my Canon 10-22.
 
garymicheal said:
cannon/:shrug: sigma ? which is best 10-22mm lens
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There is only one 10-22. Canon.

Since you don't mention budget, that is the best super-wide for your camera.

Others are cheaper, and the Sigma 10-20 is popular, but I've never used it.
 
garymicheal said:
cannon/:shrug: sigma ? which is best 10-22mm lens
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For the avoidance of doubt, I assume we're comparing the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM with the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM.

The Canon delivers better image quality.
The Canon has better build quality.
The Canon has a wider zoom range (10-22mm vs 10-20mm).
The Canon is half a stop faster (f/3.5-4.5 vs f/4-5.6).
The Sigma is cheaper.

Now you need to decide what you mean by "best".
 
StewartR said:
For the avoidance of doubt, I assume we're comparing the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM with the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM.

The Canon delivers better image quality.
The Canon has better build quality.
The Canon has a wider zoom range (10-22mm vs 10-20mm).
The Canon is half a stop faster (f/3.5-4.5 vs f/4-5.6).
The Sigma is cheaper.

Now you need to decide what you mean by "best".
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cannon it is then :thumbs:
 
Love my 10-22! Enjoy!
 
Just to raise an argument, the Tokina wide angles (11-16mm f/2.8 and 12-24 mm f/4) are, better built, less expensive and, the 11-16mm has a constant f/2.8 aperture.

I absolutely love my 12-24mm f/4 Tokina but, if the 11-16mm were available when I purchased the 12-24mm; I would have a big decision to make.

BTW: as an aside, Tokina realizes that lens hoods are a basic need and includes a lens hood with every lens.
 
The canon 10-22 is generally regarded as better than the sigma, but is it worth it? I couldn't warrant the extra cash for what little gain I'd get.
 
rpcrowe said:
Just to raise an argument, the Tokina wide angles (11-16mm f/2.8 and 12-24 mm f/4) are, better built, less expensive and, the 11-16mm has a constant f/2.8 aperture.

I absolutely love my 12-24mm f/4 Tokina but, if the 11-16mm were available when I purchased the 12-24mm; I would have a big decision to make.

BTW: as an aside, Tokina realizes that lens hoods are a basic need and includes a lens hood with every lens.
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Hmmm, not sure on the build quality being better on the Tokina. The Canon build is very, very good. Not handled the 11-16mm but I personally, as good as the Tokina is, think the build is slightly better on the Canon than the 12-24, and the Canon USM motor (though a minor consideration for UWA's) is much faster and quieter...

On a side note, you'd be surprised how much difference the extra 2mm of the Canon and Sigma gives over the 12-24! http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/reviews/tokina_12-24_f4_review_2.html
 
He's already bought the Canon! :thumbs:
 
I always found the Sigma a bit soft when i used it, used a couple of different ones.

People have suggested that it can be hard to get a good one.
 
For landscape and building, I would say Tokina 12-24mm F4. You dont need a large aperture like f2,8 or, even f4. What you need most is the stable quality on every corner.

Only if you try to take a twist or fisheye effect building, otherwise, I think Tokina 12-24mm F4 is one of the best choice for architectural and landscape photography.
 
Hi there,

noob question but why would you want an aperture as low as f2.8 or 4 when you are taking landscapes?

Don't you want an aperture of about 11-16 so you get a large DOF and everything in focus?
 
Also dont forget you get what is basically an L-series lens with the Canon 10-22. The glass is all L-series so I am told.
The only reason that its not classed as an L-series is becouse its a cropped sensor lens.
My 10-22 Canon is probably my favourite lens now.

Carl
 
It sounds reasonable to have some large aperture while taking interior photos or when the weather is not good enough, and if you want to keep more detail of the dark area. DoF of large aperture won't bother too much from a proper distance which IMO is ok for building photography. The only question is, can your lens keep the same quality standard in all range and aperture? L lens is great, but again, double expensive than the third-party lens. Tokina makes great job on their extra-wide angle lens with cheap (reasonable!) price. Even the f4 works for a landscape photography.
 
joescrivens said:
Hi there,

noob question but why would you want an aperture as low as f2.8 or 4 when you are taking landscapes?

Don't you want an aperture of about 11-16 so you get a large DOF and everything in focus?
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I shoot f/2.8 on mine a lot at night round and about with great results.
 
longlyogre said:
It sounds reasonable to have some large aperture while taking interior photos or when the weather is not good enough, and if you want to keep more detail of the dark area. DoF of large aperture won't bother too much from a proper distance which IMO is ok for building photography. The only question is, can your lens keep the same quality standard in all range and aperture? L lens is great, but again, double expensive than the third-party lens. Tokina makes great job on their extra-wide angle lens with cheap (reasonable!) price. Even the f4 works for a landscape photography.
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What if you wanted to photograph an expansive landscape and keep it all in focus?

an aperture setting of 2.5 or 4 would mean there would only be part of it in focus though right? Man I thought I understood aperture and DOF
 
joescrivens said:
What if you wanted to photograph an expansive landscape and keep it all in focus?

an aperture setting of 2.5 or 4 would mean there would only be part of it in focus though right? Man I thought I understood aperture and DOF
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Yeah thats true, But im sure DoF gets shallower at longer focal lengths,
So on a 10 mm lens even at f2.8 it would still has a reasonable amount of depth of field. Im sure it proves invaluable for someone doing handheld night snapshots.
 
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