Sharpest wide angle lens for canon mount?

[dcmoody23]

The Nikon 14-24 on a Canon 1DsIII - A landscapers report.

Can you do that with a crop frame?

 

[Derrel]

Yes.

If you are seriously considering spending up to $2,000 for a wide-angle lens, you might look at some of the Zeiss ZE manual focusing lenses...the ZE series is the Canon EF mount, the ZF mount if Nikon F mount...

 

[GooniesNeverSayDie11]

For crop sensor the Canon 10-22 EF lens. If shooting full frame, you probably would be good with like the 17-40L

You didn't say (and I'm surprised that nobody asked) if you are shooting with a crop body or a full frame body....because the 10-22mm isn't compatible with full frame cameras like the 5D etc. (although you can modify it to work, but it will vignette)

If you are using full frame (or APS-H or even 35mm film) then I'd think that the sharpest wide angle zoom lens would be the 16-35mm F2.8 L II.
I don't know much about the few wide angle primes.

I do own the Canon EF-S 10-22mm, and it is a fantastic lens. But like most/all wide angle lenses, the optical performance falls off dramatically as you get to the corners of the frame...especially at the wide end of the zoom.

I didn't ASK specifically, but I covered both bases. :mrgreen:

 

[table1349]

If you want a sharp ultra-wide angle lens, I hear the tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 can't be beat. It's also a great low light lens..

Not to argue, because I am a huge fan of Tokina lenses, and agree that the low light option is nice to have....but the Canon 10-22 beats all of the competitors in every sharpness test I have ever read on wide angles for canon crop sensors.

Having owned both from my personal experience the Tokina is sharper across the range. I still have the Tokina and sold the Canon.

 

[table1349]

If you are using full frame (or APS-H or even 35mm film) then I'd think that the sharpest wide angle zoom lens would be the 16-35mm F2.8 L II.
I don't know much about the few wide angle primes.

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The best way to decide would be to take you body and driver to a good camera shop and try them for yourself and pick the one that performs the best for you. If you are close to Abes's of Maine you might give them a try.

http://www.abesofmaine.com/

 

[icassell]

I have not been let down by my Sigma 10-20 and my 7D. Is it the absolute sharpest of what's out there? I don't know, but it works great.

 

[dcmoody23]

The best way to decide would be to take you body and driver to a good camera shop and try them for yourself and pick the one that performs the best for you. If you are close to Abes's of Maine you might give them a try.

Welcome to Abes of Maine

I was aware of Abes of Maine, unaware that they had actual shops in the state. I thought they were internet based with warehousing.
I'll have to take a drive! thanks!

 

[icassell]

They have a showroom, but they are in New Jersey.

Our address is:
Abe's of Maine
Raritan Center
5 Fernwood Ave
Edison, NJ 08837

For the explanation of why they are Abe's of Maine and are in NJ, there is a history on their website.

 

[GooniesNeverSayDie11]

You can go here and compare lenses. The Tokina is not on here, but Nikon, Tamron, Sigma, and Canon wide angles are. You can also compare the 17-40L with the 16-35L which the 17-40 completely crushes if you look through all of the Focal distances and the fstops on this chart ( mainly the 16-35 loses in the corners. ) The 16-35 Mark II version does noticeably better, but is also more than twice the price of the 17-40L. ( $1520 compared to $739

 

[table1349]

They have a showroom, but they are in New Jersey.

Our address is:
Abe's of Maine
Raritan Center
5 Fernwood Ave
Edison, NJ 08837

For the explanation of why they are Abe's of Maine and are in NJ, there is a history on their website.

Well I'll be............ Whip me, beat me and take away my charge card. That's like having Sacs of 5th Avenue in Seattle. :mrgreen:

Good review site from actual day to day users. http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/

 

[dcmoody23]

You know I'm all for a good history lesson, but I think they should definitely change the name, or at least take 'of Maine' off.. Hah, that's like a pizza joint that doesn't sell pizza, or a laundry mat that doesn't do laundry, or a... Hah, you get the point.

 

[icassell]

Whip me, beat me and take away my charge card. That's like having Sacs of 5th Avenue in Seattle. :mrgreen:

What's your credit line before I take away your card?:lmao:

 

[pbelarge]

I shoot with the 7d, and I have both the Canon 10-22 and the 16-35L

I really like both lenses a lot. The 16-35L is sharp, focuses more than fast enough, how fast does a wide angle lens need to focus?

But if I had to keep just one of the two lenses with my 7D, without a doubt it would be the 10-22. There really is a difference on a crop between the 16mm and 10mm. Also, the color, clarity and perspective of the lens is something to behold when shooting landscape and architecture. The price is right with the 10-22 as well. I was going to buy the sigma, but the associate at B&H told me to try the 10-22 they recommend it there. I cannot be happier with this lens/camera combo. Did I say it is wicked wide? In case I didn't, it is wicked wide.


...now put the 16-35L on a 5Dmii and that is an out standing combo. I will be shooting with both in a few hours, I am leaving to shoot the sunrise at 4:30am, about 5 hours from now.

 

[dcmoody23]

I shoot with the 7d, and I have both the Canon 10-22 and the 16-35L

I really like both lenses a lot. The 16-35L is sharp, focuses more than fast enough, how fast does a wide angle lens need to focus?

But if I had to keep just one of the two lenses with my 7D, without a doubt it would be the 10-22. There really is a difference on a crop between the 16mm and 10mm. Also, the color, clarity and perspective of the lens is something to behold when shooting landscape and architecture. The price is right with the 10-22 as well. I was going to buy the sigma, but the associate at B&H told me to try the 10-22 they recommend it there. I cannot be happier with this lens/camera combo. Did I say it is wicked wide? In case I didn't, it is wicked wide.

...now put the 16-35L on a 5Dmii and that is an out standing combo. I will be shooting with both in a few hours, I am leaving to shoot the sunrise at 4:30am, about 5 hours from now.

Well best of luck to you on the shoot! I expect to see some amazing shots posted

 

[pbelarge]

I did get up early, or should I say hardly slept.
I got there early and it was dark. Climbed up in the dark, actually stopped twice on my way up to shoot the Bear Mountain Bridge/moon.
On the top it was very windy and damn cold for this time of year...probably in the 20's with the wind chill. The wind was horrific, my camera almost got blown down twice. That made me leave the top and head elsewhere.
The climb up was a cardio trip, the climb down let me know how old my knees were.
I got back a couple of hours ago, I am going to load the images, and I may even post some.

P.S.
I did not see a person from 6am -10:15am....that is why I like the hard trails, kind of makes my knees feel better. Either that, or everyone is smarter than I am...:er: