chris_hendrickson_hendrick Posted October 12, 2002 Share Posted October 12, 2002 I have the Rebel G and I'm looking for an inexpensive wide angle lens. I'm looking to spend around $200, preferably less, but I know this is tough to do. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eosdoc Posted October 12, 2002 Share Posted October 12, 2002 <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/eflenses/lenses/ef_22-55_4/ef_22-55_4.html">EF 22-55mm f/4-5.6</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee_shively Posted October 12, 2002 Share Posted October 12, 2002 Canon EF 28/2.8. It's less than $200 at B&H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isaac sibson Posted October 12, 2002 Share Posted October 12, 2002 You don't say how wide. 24 F2.8 and 35 F2 are lenses I'm interested in, and either should be in your budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan_ratzlaff Posted October 12, 2002 Share Posted October 12, 2002 look for a used one in good condition. Should save you some $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david8 Posted October 12, 2002 Share Posted October 12, 2002 As said, depends how wide. I love my 35mm F2 and use it as almost a "normal/50mm" lens, since it's not that wide. I have found it to be an admirable performer and fast. My other wide is the 24mm 2.8, which might be out of your budget and might be too wide, but again, a lovely piece of glass with good overall performance. Never tried the 28mm, but sounds like a good lens, and priced right. I have never been happy with any Canon consumer zooms, but they might be OK for you and your needs. For what it's worth...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moshe1 Posted October 12, 2002 Share Posted October 12, 2002 Try KEH Camera Brokers http://www.keh.com/hmpg/index.cfm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilia Posted October 12, 2002 Share Posted October 12, 2002 If you got a default zoom on you rebel - something along the lines of 28(35)mm-80(70)mm, then used 24/f2.8 will be the best fit for you: it's small, sharp, well built and significantly wider than 28/35mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamysk Posted October 12, 2002 Share Posted October 12, 2002 I'll second the EF 24mm/f2.8 - new or used. You won't need anything wider that this and if you did, you're into specialist photography (only joking!). Go for it with confidence, you'll not regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimstrutz Posted October 12, 2002 Share Posted October 12, 2002 Vivitar, Phoenix & Cosina all sell the same 19-35 f/3.5-4.5 zoom. Tokina and Tamron also sell 19-35 f/3.5-4.5 zooms. All of these can be had for less than $200. The Prime lenses mentioned already are better lenses for sure, but these are all zooms that deliver nice pictures with reasonable sharpness & distortion control. Some people will not tolerate the cheap feeling construction of the Vivitar/Phoenix/Cosina, and none of them approach the image quality of a really good wide zoom, or any of the fixed length lenses, but they all deliver reasonable quality at a very good price. The Tokina & Tamron versions are a bit more money, but are probably worth it, if only for the better feeling construction. Although I've never heard anyone say that the V/P/C version is actually unreliable. It just feels sloppy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gslefeb Posted October 13, 2002 Share Posted October 13, 2002 The 28 f2.8 is 169.95 at b&h. The 24 is $290. Also search for ef 28, you will find other responses. I vote for the 28. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eosdoc Posted October 13, 2002 Share Posted October 13, 2002 EF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 USM is listed at $USD239 at <a href="http://www.henrys.com">Henrys</a>. Perhaps it is a typo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizensmith1664875108 Posted October 14, 2002 Share Posted October 14, 2002 When I was in the same situation a few years ago I went with the 22-55. Looking back this wasn't the best choice. This lens is really the wide angle version of the kit lens 28-80s and similar. If you use a kit lens and it meets your standard then the 22-55 is nice and wide and nice and cheap. If you'd like a little more (as I soon decided I did) I'd recommend finding a 2nd hand 24 as that lens is fantastic. Mine gets a lot of use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakim_peled1 Posted October 16, 2002 Share Posted October 16, 2002 Canon's 24/2.8 or 28/2.8 or 35/2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian_torio Posted October 21, 2002 Share Posted October 21, 2002 Chris - I would definitely recommend the 24mm F2.8. You should be able to find one used in your price range. The 28mm F2.8 is also an excellent choice (and even a little less expensive). I would stick with a prime because it will force you to compose better shots, and it will also be faster than any zoom lens in your price range. Also, an earlier poster suggested the Canon 22-55mm lens. I've used this and I would suggest you stay away from it. If you really want a zoom lens, try the 20-35mm. In the end, your biggest decision is what focal length(s) you want most. Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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