sandro Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Hello, I need a wide lens for my canon 550D (yes, still using this crap :( ) and considering the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8, problem is: it costs too much. Since I will be using this lens mainly for landscapes and daily wide shots on a stabilizer (always f/8 and above) I see no reason why I can't get a cheaper lens with smaller aperture. Do you have something to suggest? I don't think edge to edge sharpness is that important for video. I would also prefer the front not to rotate while focusing or changing focal length since I always use a CPL filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgharding Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Is this right for you? http://www.amazon.co.uk/SAMYANG-14mm-wide-angle-Lens/dp/B004SH6OSI TBH I think the Tokina price is very good, worth the extra. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tokina-AT-X-11-16mm-F2-8-Lens/dp/B0014Z3XMC This is even wider, but still not cheap. Actually it's quite a bit more expensive. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sigma-8-16mm-f4-5-5-6-Canon-Digital/dp/B003G20AAE The Tokina is a bit of a modern classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgharding Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 What about this second hand? Tokina 12-24 f4 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tokina-AF-12-24mm-f-4-AT-X-Pro-DX-II-Lens-EXCELLENT-for-Canon-EOS-EF-DIGITAL-/161303115544?pt=Camera_Lenses&hash=item258e6a3718 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ebrahim Saadawi Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Canon just announced a new Canon 10-18mm F/4.5-5.6 IS EF-S. It's 300 dollars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahlfors Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I used to use the Tokina 12-24mm f/4 when I shot on APS-C cameras, it's a really nice lens. You'll probably be able to find it used for around ~250 euro. When it comes to cheap wide APS-C zooms, I don't think you'll find other lenses with similar quality for that price (possibly a close one in price/quality ratio being the one Ebrahim mentioned, but it's a bit more expensive). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandro Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 Thank you guys, I forgot to mention that I would prefer a FL at about 10mm, do you think I'll notice a difference between 11 and 12mm? The Canon looks promising as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 The canon 10-18 is perfect for you. It's not bad at all, definitely not at f/8. It's dirt cheap, tiny, light weight and it has IS! Difference between 10 and 12mm is noticeable. It's 20% after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandro Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 I found it for €240 with preorder, that's awesome! dahlfors and Julian 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Little test video I shot with it. Just a few quick shots, so not great (had a hard time focusing on the 1200D - the dof is big so everything looks in focus on the screen, but it's hard to see where the critical focus really is) Edited image (10mm f/6.3 I think), shot with Canon 1200D (raw): Full res sample pictures here (in the slide show, use the options menu to download them full res). sandro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ebrahim Saadawi Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Thank you for the review and samples Julian (Chrome translated it perfectly) http://www.digifotopro.nl/content/testfotos-en-eerste-indruk-canon-ef-s-10-18mm-f-45-56-is-stm This is a must have lens for all Canon users. From Rebels to C300 users... even as a back up for an expensive one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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