Canon EF-S 10mm-22mm: Opinions Please

[nighthound]

I originally was going to buy a fisheye for the 20D but after researching it seems not many match up great with the 20D sensor.

I'm now considering the Canon EF-S 10mm-22mm Wide Angle (f3.5-4.5). I'm most interested in using it for piggy back imaging with my telescopes. It's fast enough and would give the nice wide view I'd like although not 180 degrees.
Anyone own or have experience with this lens?

Thanks in advance.

NH

[Rudi]

I've only heard good things about it. Gives you the same 16mm FOV that my 16-35L gives me on my 5D. Won't be as sharp as some of your other lenses, you will see a little more optical aberration, but stopped down a little it should be more than adequate for wide-field sky imaging.

People who have used both say that they are identical*, with the exception of the 10-22mm NOT being f/2.8.

(*when 10-22mm used on a 1.6x body vs 16-35mm L used on full frame)

[imageswest]

No first-hand experience, but from what I've heard, it's very good.

[Harv]

Like the other posters, I have no first hand knowledge of this lens but looked closely at it a while back with the thought of getting one. I have only heard excellent things about it. I have also seen some great shots posted that were taken with this lens.

You could always post your query on the DPR Canon lens forum. I think you would get some accurate feedback there.

You can also look at this link:

http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/canon_1022_3545/index.htm

Good luck with your decision.

[Kevin]

Check this site for a couple of galleries of comparison also: http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/lenstests

Our new member, Greg (txbonds) just recently bought this lens (iirc) and he studied the competition before deciding. Hopefully he'll chime in.

[Roger]

I was thinking about one of these for outdoor use, however I was wondering if anyone has used one for portrait use at 20-22mm? * sample pics? *I was hoping to see if it keeps the face intact at that focal length * or makes the nose and such look out of sync with the rest of the face * or if it is still to wide.

[Roger]

No one has seen any sample pictures?


Man...

[Kevin]

I'm not that interested in that particular lens so I wouldn't really pay any attention to portraits shot with it. I'd suggest doing a search on pbase if you want to see some samples. Pretty sure you can search by lens or camera or subject.

[Rudi]

The effect is the same as using a 16-35L on a full frame body - i.e. not really a portrait lens! (Although I have used that for portraiture on the odd occasion :)).

[Sheldon Bowles]

I have this lens and it makes even me look good, and that's saying something! Color, (or "colour" as we Canadians have recently been saying in yet another attempt to prove we're not Americans as we drive our Chevrolet cars into McDonald's drive thru in a rush to get home to watch Boston Legal) contrast, sharpness, all are wonderful. I don't use it often, but when I do I love what happens. And it's a great travel lens --- light and will fit in a pocket, although the hood needs a very wide pocket to fit into.

As someone above (Kevin?) suggested, a hunt at dpreview will turn up lots of images.

Cheers, Sheldon

[Bobby]

I don't know Sheldon, I kind of like driving my BMW to the Shrimp Cocktail and then going home to watch the Mercer report.

[Rudi]

I don't know Sheldon, I kind of like driving my BMW to the Shrimp Cocktail and then going home to watch the Mercer report.

roflmao; roflmao; roflmao;

[Sheldon Bowles]

I don't know Sheldon, I kind of like driving my BMW to the Shrimp Cocktail and then going home to watch the Mercer report.

Naw, come on, Air Farce perhaps, but Mercer? This guy is to Canadian humor (oops, 'humour' ) what a Kodak point and shoot ($98 version ) is to a Canon 1DsMk11.

As for the BMW, go for it. Some day when I grow up I'm going to 'git' me one of those puppies.

And, in regard to the Shrimp Cocktail, sounds like a great idea, except I've entered into a peace bond with the fuzz not to go there any more. Truth be told I've scarce recovered from my last visit. If you do go it probably would be best not to mention my name to either Fast Eddie on the door, or Bubbles on the floor. Turns out they're a lot like Mercer, no sense of humour (got it right!)

Just to drag this thread back on topic, if you're thinking of photographing Bubbles with the 10-22 you're going to need flash. 3200 ISO isn't going to cut it at the Shrimp Cocktail. If you're thinking of taking pictures of Fast Eddie .... well, so long, it's been good to know you.

It's nice meet another Shrimp Cocktail patron. Love the pole dancing and those disco lights!

Sheldon