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Assuming this is the correct place to post. Here goes my question.

First off, here is my background:

I don't know much about lenses.

I want a new lens for my camera!!!!!!

I've checked out a few zoom ones, but decided I don't really want one.

I wonder if there is a lens out there to take "landscape" and nature photos (I am sure there is, but I don't know of it yet, nor do I know what kind of features to look for in a lens like that).

It would be great to find some info on these :) I'm kind of doing a re-search thing before I buy. Thanks a lot for your time. ;)
 
What's your camera? What's your budget? Why don't you want a zoom?
 
What's your camera? What's your budget? Why don't you want a zoom?

Canon Rebel XTI / 400D

Budget: Under $1000 (CAD) So maybe 600-700ish. Depends.

I said it wrong, of course I'd love a zoom, but I think I'd want this wide angle lens more. Or is this not the smartest way to go? As I said, I know little about these. :)
 
well I guess I'll have recommend you the 17-40 L usm lens again since you dont mind zoom lens anymore. I have been checking around a lot on wide angled lenses ever since I got my new camera and I know how hard it can be to pick the one you really like and need at a reasonable price

"Because it is a very high quality but moderately-priced ultra wide angle zoom lens, the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM Lens is one of Canon's best selling lenses."

full review:
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-17-40mm-f-4.0-L-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

or there is the EF-s 10-22 usm lens:
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-S-10-22mm-f-3.5-4.5-USM-Lens-Review.aspx
 
If your going to go for the 10-22mm range lens then I recomend getting the sigma 10-20mm - its just as good as the canon, but a fraction of the cost:
http://www.juzaphoto.com/eng/articles/lens_reviews.htm
scroll down for the comparison - after the teleconverter comparison
 
well I guess I'll have recommend you the 17-40 L usm lens again since you dont mind zoom lens anymore. I have been checking around a lot on wide angled lenses ever since I got my new camera and I know how hard it can be to pick the one you really like and need at a reasonable price

"Because it is a very high quality but moderately-priced ultra wide angle zoom lens, the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM Lens is one of Canon's best selling lenses."

full review:
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-17-40mm-f-4.0-L-USM-Lens-Review.aspx

or there is the EF-s 10-22 usm lens:
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-S-10-22mm-f-3.5-4.5-USM-Lens-Review.aspx


Really, what is the difference between these two lenses? I'll take a peek at the sigma, thanks again :)

If your going to go for the 10-22mm range lens then I recomend getting the sigma 10-20mm - its just as good as the canon, but a fraction of the cost:
http://www.juzaphoto.com/eng/articles/lens_reviews.htm
scroll down for the comparison - after the teleconverter comparison

Edit: Looked at the sigma, it doesn't look all that bad. I tried to search it online to see a price and got a few slightly different lenses??? Some were the same price as Canon, and some were different. I mean I don't even know what it's supposed to look like. What is the lenses exact name?
 
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Really, what is the difference between these two lenses? I'll take a peek at the sigma, thanks again :)


I think the main difference between those two is the 17-40 lens is one of Canons professional L lenses, well just do a search on google about Canons L lenses... and it's EF mount which can be used on fullframe cameras. I mean you are going to use a lens for very long time probably 10 years or longer so you might as well buy the very best instead of some third party lens besides that lens isnt that expensive at all if you want to spend up to 1000 dollars then that lens should be ideal for you. oh well buy whatever you feel like buying I am just telling you what I have learned and read
 
http://www.sigma-imaging-uk.com/lenses/dclenses/10-20mmEX.htm

that is the product page for the sigma on the sigma site. Often companies will leave off bits of the name or put them in different order so things like:
10-20mm EX
10-20mm EX HSM
mean the same lens, just that the former company left of the HSM part. The only thing you have to watch is that you get the right lens - since sigma make their lenses for a range of different camera bodies (Nikon, Canon, Sigma and a few others)
 
http://www.sigma-imaging-uk.com/lenses/dclenses/10-20mmEX.htm

that is the product page for the sigma on the sigma site. Often companies will leave off bits of the name or put them in different order so things like:
10-20mm EX
10-20mm EX HSM
mean the same lens, just that the former company left of the HSM part. The only thing you have to watch is that you get the right lens - since sigma make their lenses for a range of different camera bodies (Nikon, Canon, Sigma and a few others)

Okay, I noticed that they make for several bodies :) But I wasn't sure. Thanks a lot for your help!
 
I think the main difference between those two is the 17-40 lens is one of Canons professional L lenses, well just do a search on google about Canons L lenses... and it's EF mount which can be used on fullframe cameras. I mean you are going to use a lens for very long time probably 10 years or longer so you might as well buy the very best instead of some third party lens besides that lens isnt that expensive at all if you want to spend up to 1000 dollars then that lens should be ideal for you. oh well buy whatever you feel like buying I am just telling you what I have learned and read

Btw, I said under 1000 lol.
 
Btw, I said under 1000 lol.

I know... the 17-40 f/4 L cost around 700 dollars with rebate well I told you about this awhile ago. lol I know how hard it is to make up your mind about getting lenses since there are like a million of them out there. I hope you dont mind me repeating myself by telling you about the weather sealing thing of those L lenses so you will probably never have to worry about dust getting inside the lens.

anyway here are a few links with prices on the lenses mentioned above:

http://www.thecamerastore.com/products/catalog/zoom-lenses/sigma-ex10-20-mm-canon-ef-s-mount

http://www.thecamerastore.com/products/catalog/slr-lenses/canon-ef-17-40mm-f40-l-usm

http://www.thecamerastore.com/products/catalog/slr-lenses/canon-ef-s-10-22mm-f35-45-usm

so if you really want a 10-22 sigma would be the best for your budget
 
I know... the 17-40 f/4 L cost around 700 dollars with rebate well I told you about this awhile ago. lol I know how hard it is to make up your mind about getting lenses since there are like a million of them out there. I hope you dont mind me repeating myself by telling you about the weather sealing thing of those L lenses so you will probably never have to worry about dust getting inside the lens.

anyway here are a few links with prices on the lenses mentioned above:

http://www.thecamerastore.com/products/catalog/zoom-lenses/sigma-ex10-20-mm-canon-ef-s-mount

http://www.thecamerastore.com/products/catalog/slr-lenses/canon-ef-17-40mm-f40-l-usm

http://www.thecamerastore.com/products/catalog/slr-lenses/canon-ef-s-10-22mm-f35-45-usm

so if you really want a 10-22 sigma would be the best for your budget

lol I know. It's on sale here. I obviously don't have that much money before Dec. 31st 2008. Soooooooooooooooooooooo! I will probably buy the sigma, but I might change my mind and go with the more expensive one. It all depends but first I need to save.
 
lol I know. It's on sale here. I obviously don't have that much money before Dec. 31st 2008. Soooooooooooooooooooooo! I will probably buy the sigma, but I might change my mind and go with the more expensive one. It all depends but first I need to save.

lol dont we all need to save money. heh I just spent like 1300 on a stupid plane ticket -.- Well I am not sure about you but I would rather wait couple of months and save for a really good lens, lol its like those end game "gozu" items on diablo :mrgreen: its like you know you want it and you have to work to get it. unless you are really in need of a ultra wide angle lens right now lol
 

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