I have a Canon EOS 30D Digital Camera. I am planning a trip to New York and would like to have a great Wide Angle Lens to capture Times Square, City Scapes and other sites. I would love to have one that does close up photography/Macro as well. My local camera shop says that Sigma and Tamron 18-50mm lenses are great for around $400 yet depending on what I read and where I've read it the opinion varies on that one from person to person. I also spoke with another Photographer who stated the Tokina 12-24mm is a great lens that she loves to work with. I would rather pay more for a lens that I'll be happy with than spend on a piece of junk. Thought it might be a good idea to ask some photographers since I'm just getting started with SLR cameras and lenses instead of point and shoot cameras.
2007-09-17 07:49:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
I'd see what you can get in the canon lens range first...but Sigma's and Tamrons are nice too...so if you wanted to go a step down on the Fstop, and save a little, go w/ a sigma or tamron....however if thats not an issue, I'd go w/ a canon.
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You need to decide yourself what works best for you, the 12-24, ]or the 18-50! Just remember to multiply by 1.6 to get your True mm distance! I would lean more towards the 12 for true widenagle.....but I wouldn't go w/ the Tokina....I personally would stick to Sigma or Canon.
2007-09-17 07:57:08 · answer #1 · answered by Triple Threat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RE: What's a good wide-angle lens for Canon EOS cameras? I've got a Rebel T3i here and I need a wide angle lens. My budget is $400 unfortunately, but I'm sure I could find something I could use. My goal is to film inside of a room, but get a generally wider feel to fit more in the shot. I also found this, and usually I don't trust the...
2016-05-17 06:01:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canon 10-22 wide angle lens. Without a doubt for your Times Square shots. It won't do macro as well, you'd probably best stick to a specific macro lens for that. The Canon is a little more expensive (depending on where you are) but so worth it. Sticking with Canon lenses if you have a Canon body is advisable when you're travelling as you don't have the potential to have problems with the mount. Enjoy your trip - I'm jealous, will get there one day!
2007-09-17 10:13:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd suggest you stay with a Canon lens. This is not to say that after-market lenses are bad, its just hard to beat a lens designed by the camera maker for their cameras.
2007-09-17 08:08:09 · answer #4 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋