5D mark II wide angle question

Helvegr

Hi -

So I've just ordered a 5D MarkII which will replace my current 50D. However I'm left with the problem of replacing my 10-22 EF-S lens. While I think I've done my research, I wanted to get an opinion from you guys.

From what I think I understand, the 10mm on my 1.6 crop essentially has the same angle of view as a 16mm full frame. Assuming this is correct, would the 16-35mm f/2.8 L be a good replacement for the 10-22?

Thanks for any insight!

dlplumer

Helvegr wrote: »

Hi -

So I've just ordered a 5D MarkII which will replace my current 50D. However I'm left with the problem of replacing my 10-22 EF-S lens. While I think I've done my research, I wanted to get an opinion from you guys.

From what I think I understand, the 10mm on my 1.6 crop essentially has the same angle of view as a 16mm full frame. Assuming this is correct, would the 16-35mm f/2.8 L be a good replacement for the 10-22?

Thanks for any insight!

Yes, and the 17-40 is also a great option for a lot less money

Manfr3d

I use the 17-40 on the 5D II and really like it.
The corners can get somewhat soft below 20mm
otherwise it's pin sharp. And the fact that it zooms
to 40mm make it a nice walk around lens too (city, vistas).
By the way, the filter size is 77mm (the 16-35 has 82mm)
which makes it easy to trade filters (pol) between this and
the other 77mm L lenses. 82mm Filters are expensive!

ziggy53

Helvegr wrote: »

Hi -

So I've just ordered a 5D MarkII which will replace my current 50D. However I'm left with the problem of replacing my 10-22 EF-S lens. While I think I've done my research, I wanted to get an opinion from you guys.

From what I think I understand, the 10mm on my 1.6 crop essentially has the same angle of view as a 16mm full frame. Assuming this is correct, would the 16-35mm f/2.8 L be a good replacement for the 10-22?

Thanks for any insight!

Yes, either the EF 16-35mm, f2.8L USM or the model II version would be very similar in FOV on a FF camera to what you experienced with the EF-S 10-22mm, f3.5-4.5 USM on a crop 1.6x body. (The model II adds better sharpness consistency across the FF image frame.)

You might also consider the EF 17-40mm, f4.0L USM, which is what I use with the 5D MKII. While not as fast in aperture as the 16-35mm lenses, it is very sharp and the high-contrast allows very accurate focus as well. The 17-40mm, f4L is also much nicer to your pocketbook.

Photoskipper

16 - 35 F2.8 is good to have but you can pay half of the price to get the 17-40 F4. I pick the 17-40 mainly because of the 77 mm filter size same as the 24-105 and the 70 -200 F2.8. It saves me a lot on the polarizer, ND in terms of money and travel weight. 16 -35 is 82 mm where the filters are more expensive and less choice.

Overfocused

I'd go with the 17-40. The camera can make poster prints out of ISO 4000 if you expose it right so 1 stop doesn't validate the extra $ very well

borrowlenses.com

The 17-40 is great L glass for the money, the 16-35 f/2.8 Mark II if you have some more money, and if you win the lottery the 14mm prime.

Seefutlung

I have the the 16-35 on a full frame. Great lens ... very sharp. The 2.8 allows the camera to focus better and faster. If you have the money ... and appreciate "available light" ... then go for the 16-35 ... if you have the money and get the 17-40 ... everytime you use it in marginal light ... you'll always wonder if you made the right choice.

ziggy53

Seefutlung wrote: »

... if you have the money and get the 17-40 ... everytime you use it in marginal light ... and you'll always wonder if you made the right choice.

I could afford an EF 16-35mm, f2.8L USM (model I or model II) if I wanted it. I have the EF 17-40mm, f4L USM and it does everything I "need" it to do. For me, the 17-40mm is the right choice because it meets my needs.

If my needs change, I'll consider the Canon EF 16-35mm, f2.8L USM II, but I might also consider the Nikkor 14-24mm, f2.8G ED AF-S in a Novoflex (16:9 dot net) Nikon G adapter. That will be a tough choice.

(I know what you meant and I'm just poking fun.)