What lens to chose? -Wide angle-

[MrMbss1]

I got the choice between these 4 wide angle lenses, but I have no idea which one to chose whatsoever. My budget is limited due to the fact that I'm a school student. I was on a school trip to London last semester, and I found an electronics store which had a bit arrangement of camera gear, and they allowed me to try out the lens on the very bottom of the included screenshot. I immediately fell in love with it, and ever since I've wanted a decent all round wideangle lens for outdoor/nature photography. I currently own a 28-105mm Ultrasonic lens, and I don't find it wideangled near enough of what I would like. A scenario of what I would like to shoot with the lens, would be outdoor nature and architecture on our next vacation on Kos, a Greek island.
Using a Canon EOS 50D.

//Marc



Canon EF-S 10-18mm - $333,73

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm - $421,90

Sigma 10-20mm - $436,48

Canon EF 17-40mm - $931,25

From DKKR to USD.

 

[weepete]

Out of those choices I'd pick the Canon 10-18mm STM for a wide option, if the reviews are to be believed but it would be a close call with the 17-50mm f2.8 possibly being more useful as a walkabout lens. It may depend on what focal length you think would be more use to you. Another couple of lenses to consider would be a Sigma 17-70mm f2.8-4 (which is what U replaced my 20-105mm with) or a Canon 10-22mm f3.5-4.5 which is a really good wide angle for a crop sensor camera

 

[MrMbss1]

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 sale off 47% at amazon us
Amazon.com Sigma 17-50mm f 2.8 EX DC OS HSM FLD Large Aperture Standard Zoom Lens for Canon Digital DSLR Camera Camera Lenses Camera Photo

As much as I would like to buy this lens, I don't have the money for either of the ones listed in the main question nor the one you linked.. But I'll keep an eye on Amazon!

 

[spiralout462]

That's about as cheap as you're gonna find a decent lens! I am for the idea of saving up for quality, buy it once. Whether it be lenses, lawn mowers, or hand tools.

 

[soufiej]

On a budget, consider a single focal length lens. The Canon 22 mm (Amazon.com Canon EF-M 22mm f2 STM Compact System Lens OLD MODEL Compact System Camera Lenses Camera Photo and the new 24 mm (Canon 24mm f 2.8 STM Review are both slick lenses for minimal dollars.