Canon lens advice

[Jorge]

A lot of keen photographers on here, so thought I'd just throw this out there.

I've wanted a wider lens for a while now, I have a Canon 40D with the 18-75 standard lens, 50mm f/1.8, and a Peleng 8mm.

I was after something like the Canon 10-22 or Sigma alternative, but just thinking about a prime instead, I've no idea what is really out there or the prices (except the Canon 17mm is it?, for £1900). Around 10mm to 20mm max ideally.

Is it worth looking for a well priced prime? I mean I love the crispness of the 50mm against the standard lens, but this might just be the fact its a kit lens.

These were the original wishlist,

http://www.juzaphoto.com/eng/articles/sigma_10-20_vs_canon_tamron_tokina.htm

I was swaying towards the Tamron for price reasons.

[thehillshavestis]

if i read your post right you said you have an 8mm lens already? im not sure they get much wider to be honest. i know sigma just came out with a 8-16mm but as far as i know thats as wide as your gunna get. and 8mm is pretty damn wide lol. i to am on the look out for a wider lens, something like a sigma 10-20 or a nikor 10-24 but there f*ckin expensive lol

[Jorge]

The Peleng isn't great, well I haven't got the hang of it I should say.

I am looking for something a little less wide lol, and of better quality if possible.

[Oxer]

Ive used the sigma 30mm 1.4 and I really like the photos it produces...

I was also looking as the 24mm 2.8, but I havent used it just yet...

[Minuki]

My friend just bought the Sigma 10-20mm. His test photos look decent, i'll let you know how he finds it

[Jorge]

The more I Google similar questions, without spending £1k plus, it looks like the Canon 12-24 or the Sigma 10-20 (f4-5.6, rather than the newer f3.5) are the best two options anyway.

[Oxer]

the Signa 10-20 is a great lens, as long as you get a good copy.... They are great for what you would probably use it though.

I would fork out the bit extra and go for the 3.5 though, but thats personal preference.

[Jorge]

See I've been reading online and they say the opposite, why would you suggest the f3.5?

Online they say unless you do a lot of indoor shooting you will be okay with the f4-5.6. It is a fixed 3.5 isn't it?

[Oxer]

It is, Like I said, its personal preference. I like a lower F on my lenses due to the type of photograph I like to take. To be honest I like to use a wide angle when Im close to a vehicle, or when I am trying to get it in a pic with the surrounding landscape.. So I prefer to have the focal point on the car, and dont really care about the background a great deal. But thats just how I see it.

[Bimmerteck]

I loved my Canon 10-22mm. . . Until I got my 15mm f2.8

[Jorge]

That is why I love my f/1.8 50mm, it rarely sees anything about f/4. I think I over use depth of field though when you should be getting a little more in focus.

Think I will keep an eye out for a 2nd hand Sigma going, and see which comes up first within budget. I don't get out there enough with the camera to justify buying new.

[mad325is]

i have the sigma 10-20 4-5.6 and its a great lens, however i wish i woulda picked up the tokina 11-16 2.8 due to depth of field... if the 2.8 isnt a major concern the sigma is a great lens and from what i gather sharper then the canon 10-22 and cheaper

[Oxer]

The 10-22 canon is only an ef-s lens if I remember right...

[sCrapp]

I shot the UK Stanceworks meet on a sigma 10-20mm

I like it, but then again, i havent had that much experience, so i cant really compare very well.

[JSanders]

I personally would only buy Canon lenses. If you do decide to go with Sigma or anyother aftermarket company, I would definitely buy the lens in person at a camera shop so you can try the lens out before buying to avoid getting a bad piece of glass.