Comments on: Looking for a wide lense http://dslrblog.com/looking-for-a-wide-lense/ the stories behind the images Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:30:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Bernard http://dslrblog.com/looking-for-a-wide-lense/comment-page-1/#comment-6062 Bernard Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-6062 Sorry for the late reply. Yes, I do have the Tokina 12-24. I don't believe 17mm is wide enough so the 17-40 as an ultrawide zoom isn't going to do the job right. I would stick with a 10-20 or a 12-24. I chose the Tokina based on excellent reviews and of course the sample images I've seen on the web. Bonus points for excellent build quality, decent price, and the Tokina is the only ultrawide zoom with a constant f/4 aperture. All the other lenses are variable aperture. I would have liked the Canon 10-20 myself but the price was a bit steep for what you get, and although I like the Sigma, I was a bit worried about the gamble you take with the (lack of) quality control in their lenses. Sorry for the late reply. Yes, I do have the Tokina 12-24. I don’t believe 17mm is wide enough so the 17-40 as an ultrawide zoom isn’t going to do the job right. I would stick with a 10-20 or a 12-24.

I chose the Tokina based on excellent reviews and of course the sample images I’ve seen on the web. Bonus points for excellent build quality, decent price, and the Tokina is the only ultrawide zoom with a constant f/4 aperture. All the other lenses are variable aperture. I would have liked the Canon 10-20 myself but the price was a bit steep for what you get, and although I like the Sigma, I was a bit worried about the gamble you take with the (lack of) quality control in their lenses.

]]> By: Chris http://dslrblog.com/looking-for-a-wide-lense/comment-page-1/#comment-6063 Chris Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-6063 Looks like the Tokina is well worth investigating then, thanks Bernard! It is also intended for APS-C sensors but about £200 cheaper ... MMmmmmmmmm Looks like the Tokina is well worth investigating then, thanks Bernard! It is also intended for APS-C sensors but about £200 cheaper … MMmmmmmmmm

]]> By: Bernard http://dslrblog.com/looking-for-a-wide-lense/comment-page-1/#comment-6075 Bernard Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-6075 May I suggest the Tokina 12-24mm? You won't be disappointed. May I suggest the Tokina 12-24mm? You won’t be disappointed.

]]> By: Chris http://dslrblog.com/looking-for-a-wide-lense/comment-page-1/#comment-6076 Chris Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-6076 I never considered Tokina, do you have the lense yourself? My problem is there arent any camera shops around here where I can try lenses out so have to rely on web reviews :O( I never considered Tokina, do you have the lense yourself? My problem is there arent any camera shops around here where I can try lenses out so have to rely on web reviews :O(

]]> By: Darren http://dslrblog.com/looking-for-a-wide-lense/comment-page-1/#comment-6077 Darren Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-6077 I use a 17-40mm which is stunning (but expensive), I have a mate who has teh 10-22mm who raves about it. He uses it for semi-pro shoots and gets some great results. Havn't played with it myself but it looks like a more affordable option and is super wide.... Perhaps one of the prime lenses? The 20mm f2.8 seems to get good reviews... interested to see what you end up with I use a 17-40mm which is stunning (but expensive),

I have a mate who has teh 10-22mm who raves about it. He uses it for semi-pro shoots and gets some great results. Havn’t played with it myself but it looks like a more affordable option and is super wide….

Perhaps one of the prime lenses? The 20mm f2.8 seems to get good reviews…

interested to see what you end up with

]]> By: Chris http://dslrblog.com/looking-for-a-wide-lense/comment-page-1/#comment-6078 Chris Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-6078 Thanks Darren, it's good to know the 17-40 and 10-22mm are good lenses. I am majorly conflicted over this purchase, especially as I told my wife the last lense purchase would do me for quite a while (I don't think she really believed me but I said it so can be used as evidence). Do you use the 17-40mm much? Thanks Darren, it’s good to know the 17-40 and 10-22mm are good lenses. I am majorly conflicted over this purchase, especially as I told my wife the last lense purchase would do me for quite a while (I don’t think she really believed me but I said it so can be used as evidence).

Do you use the 17-40mm much?

]]> By: Rohn http://dslrblog.com/looking-for-a-wide-lense/comment-page-1/#comment-6079 Rohn Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-6079 I've been struggling with this very decision myself. I rented the 10-22 and had some great fun and success with - fantastic for pet photos it turns out. The 17-40 would make a more complete walk around lens though, and currently with a rebate in the states. I'm just not sure which to settle on. I'm also getting big into panoramas, 20mm being prefered,so again either would do it. One offers greater creativity, the other being more multi-purposed. I almost wish one was a leader quality/performance-wise to make the decision easier ;-) I’ve been struggling with this very decision myself. I rented the 10-22 and had some great fun and success with – fantastic for pet photos it turns out. The 17-40 would make a more complete walk around lens though, and currently with a rebate in the states. I’m just not sure which to settle on.

I’m also getting big into panoramas, 20mm being prefered,so again either would do it.

One offers greater creativity, the other being more multi-purposed. I almost wish one was a leader quality/performance-wise to make the decision easier ;-)

]]> By: Chris http://dslrblog.com/looking-for-a-wide-lense/comment-page-1/#comment-6080 Chris Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-6080 Tricky isn't it? I am starting to lean towards a prime for the widest focal length and a general purpose crisp, sharp and fast zoom. And a flash. and ... ;O) Tricky isn’t it? I am starting to lean towards a prime for the widest focal length and a general purpose crisp, sharp and fast zoom. And a flash. and … ;O)

]]> By: Rohn http://dslrblog.com/looking-for-a-wide-lense/comment-page-1/#comment-6081 Rohn Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-6081 Amazingly tricky, yes! Pity we're not all rich. I gave it a lot of serious consideration last night (your blog entry is the catalyst I needed to make a decision it seems). I've pretty much settled on getting the 17-40L now, taking advantage of the rebate. I'll save for a bit and in a few months -fall?- I'll get the Sigma 10-20 to satisfy my very wide desires (I'm still trying to work out though if this is a good lens like recent print reviews indicate, or if it has problems like are mentioned on fredmiranda.com's user reviews). I believe I'd have an amazing amount of fun right out of the shoot with the wider lens, but the 17-40L will be a much more practical lens for the wild running around of the summer months (festivals, backyard BBQ's, and the like). Of course I might change my mind again! :) Amazingly tricky, yes!

Pity we’re not all rich. I gave it a lot of serious consideration last night (your blog entry is the catalyst I needed to make a decision it seems). I’ve pretty much settled on getting the 17-40L now, taking advantage of the rebate. I’ll save for a bit and in a few months -fall?- I’ll get the Sigma 10-20 to satisfy my very wide desires (I’m still trying to work out though if this is a good lens like recent print reviews indicate, or if it has problems like are mentioned on fredmiranda.com’s user reviews). I believe I’d have an amazing amount of fun right out of the shoot with the wider lens, but the 17-40L will be a much more practical lens for the wild running around of the summer months (festivals, backyard BBQ’s, and the like).

Of course I might change my mind again! :)

]]> By: Chris http://dslrblog.com/looking-for-a-wide-lense/comment-page-1/#comment-6082 Chris Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-6082 Yeah a good lottery win would make this so much easier ;O) I have pretty much decided after looking at about a thousand pics the 10 is too wide for my purposes. Yeah a good lottery win would make this so much easier ;O) I have pretty much decided after looking at about a thousand pics the 10 is too wide for my purposes.

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