Need Some Adult Guidance Canon 10-22 or Tamron 11-18?

[Duffy Pratt]

A true snob would insist on you getting something liike the Leica 21mm. Not that snobbery doesn't have its merits.

Duffy

[PIC]

Originally Posted by DanStar

Thanks for the quick reply PIC. I am with you on the L glass, but there is no L available in the 10mm range to my knowledge. The 17mm on a 30D is equivalent to 27mm where the 10 is only 16mm, which is a big difference in angle of coverage imho.

I am heading to Yellowstone in July so I will also use the wide angle glass there

You said ADULT Advice ...
ADULTS Think about how often they will use a 10 or 11 mm esp when they go FF.
The few times u want wider than 17 or 16mm - use PS Panoramic Stitching.
Thats what I am going to do.
The 16 - 35 2.8L is nice but the 17 - 40 4.0L is a bargin and more useable for me.
Anyway think twice cut once ...
You should have L when FF anyway ... and then you will use your 30 like how much ...

EL

[DanStar]

Hey thanks PIC for clueing me in on how real adults think. I really don't know what I would have done without you. Thanks for your enlightened wisdom. Sure didn't want to go an do something childish.

[Teddington]

Dan, I have the 10-22 and use it on an Xti. You make a good point about effective focal length. I get a little parralax distortion but nothing like you'd get with a fisheye. I'm not a fan of ProMaster but can't give you a reason why, I just don't think it's in the same league. As you already know, the 10-22 won't work on a 5D. The wife just got one and gave it a try - major vignetting in the corner. If you can afford the 10-22, I'd go that way. You'll get more money back from it than you'll save by getting the ProMaster.

[DanStar]

Thanks Teddington. Going with the Canon seems to be the consensus. It seems like a well built lens and a solid performer. I was leaning in that direction already but wanted to cull the wisdom of the TPF community before I laid out the cash. Thanks for your input!

[AllenAyres]

I use the 10-22 on my 40d a lot, great images.

[bbailey]

I love my 10-22 (view examples here and here). So if you think you will shoot ultra wide a lot, it is a solid choice.

[J Eddington]

Dan, Terry was a little wrong on the info he gave you. THe 10-22 won't FITon a5D (white sq vs red dot). I was using my Tamron Di II AF11-18mm F4.5-5.6 which did the vinetting. THis is a great lens and while it will fit on my 5D, it is not made for the full sensor.

[Steelsun]

I borrowed the Canon 10-22 for many of my last few trips as it's excellent for Landscapes and Architecture shots. I wish I had it available when I went to Rome a few years back (would have saved me piecing together 18mm shots to get a wide shot).

I'll finally be buying my own copy in the next month, but am also considering the Tokina since it's reviews are just as good.

[DanStar]

Hey thanks all guys for the insight and suggestions. I think you guys have helped me decide on the Canon 10-22. I am looking forward to working with it before I head off to Italy.

[OTRphoto]

I bought the 10-22 back in November and I LOVE IT!!!!

Here are some examples of vacation shots I've done with it
http://www.flickr.com/photos/otrphot...7603906067243/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/otrphot...7604044160088/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/otrphot...7603310959914/

[luis_relampago]

I was going to buy the 10-22mm but since I am waiting on the 5D MkII I decided to get a 16-35mm f2.8L II

[DanStar]

great pictures mjae69. I am sold on this