Wide angle lens suggestions for Canon 7E

[suchee]

Hi all,

 

I am planning to purchase a wide angle lens. The main use will be for

shooting panaromic views outdoors with a canon elan 7E body & color

slides.

 

So, far i have come across 3 (tamron, tokina, sigma) lenses with 19-35

mm f/3.5-4.5 that are not too expensive ($150-$200). Any

views/opinions on how these lenses perform ? Other choices/suggestions

are also welcome.

 

Based on my initial seraches, i found lenses that go down to 15mm but

cost upwards of $400.00.

 

 

thanks in advance.

[m_barbu1]

I would recommend the Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 lens. If money is really tight, then the Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 lens. For an inexpensive zoom in the range you're considering, I would go with the Canon EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM.

[john_wintheiser]

You probably can't go to far wrong with any of your choices with the possible exception of the Sigma - the Sigma lenses sometimes have trounble working properly on Eos bodies. I have the Tokina 19-35 and have been very pleased with it. I also have the Canon 28mm f2.8 which I also like.

[jim_j2]

If it were me, I would stick with the Canon's over any third party lens. But then again thats just me!

 

Secondly - Of all the lenses mentioned in the prior post, my first choice would be the Canon 24. My second choice would be the Canon 28mm.

 

In either case, the f/2.8 is certainly an advantage. Also most any prime will out perform any zoom. And I would think with landscapes that sharpness would be a strong consideration.

 

Also, before I would "dish out the dough" for anything wider than the 24mm on a film body. I would want to see some of the results. Of course then again, that just me! I have had experience with a 24mm and limited experience with a 17mm lens used for underwater photography. However, the 17mm had too much fisheye effect for land photography to suit me on a film body.

 

My .o2 worth!

Enjoy whatever your decision

[arthur_reyes1]

Hi Suchi

I too would suggest sticking with Canon. I would also recommend the Canon 20-35 f/3.5-4.5. I have the lens for my ElanIIe. I think its a great lens. I can't afford L lens, so this lens is a great compromise. I like the convience of the zoom, especially for landscape work (Because sometimes zooming with your feet is not possible...else you fall off a cliff or something). I found the lens to be plenty sharp as well.

[ken munn]

"the Sigma lenses sometimes have trounble working properly on Eos bodies."

 

I've never heard that when using a film body, as Suchi is proposing.

 

The Canon 20-35 is $400 plus - Suchi is looking for lenses at around $200.

 

Even Canon's wide angle primes are over the $300 mark.

 

Panoramic views don't demand f2.8.

[rob_murray]

Ken Munn , apr 26, 2006; 07:40 p.m.

"the Sigma lenses sometimes have trounble working properly on Eos bodies."

I've never heard that when using a film body, as Suchi is proposing.

 

Been an issue with Canon/Sigma for years on film bodies starting with the Elan7 timeframe...

 

The Canon 20-35 is $400 plus - Suchi is looking for lenses at around $200.

 

No not the L lens the 20-35 3.5-4.5 Check B&H price

 

Even Canon's wide angle primes are over the $300 mark.

 

Not the 28 F2.8 or 24 F2.8 I bet too.

For $100 or so you can get the 22-55mm USM used. not bad stopped down.

[dillan k]

The EF 24mm f2.8 can be had for $289.95 (US version) at B & H. It's true! I just bought one.

[yakim_peled1]

<p> The cheapest lenses I can recommend to you are the Canon 20-35/3.5-4.5 or Canon 20-35/2.8 L or Tokina 17/3.5. All used due to price limitation. Have a look at <a href="http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/index.html">http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/index.html</a>. </p>

<p> Also, <a href="http://photonotes.org/articles/beginner-faq/lenses.html#expensive">a small reminder</a>. </p>

 

<p> Happy shooting, <br>

Yakim. </p>

[suchee]

Thanks for the suggestions and responses. I had overlooked the canon 24mm f/2.8 at ~$300.00. At this point i want to experiment with wider angle than 24mm . Hopefully, there won't be any fish eye effects for any of these lenses at the 20mm level. I will try to scout local stores for used canon lenses.