Need an extra wide lens for crop on Canon

Stuart-M

I'm looking to get a wide angle lens (probably zoom) for my Canon 550D which I use for video (I might use it for stills some times, but video will be the prime use).

The obvious choice is the ef-s 10-22, but price is an issue. IS would be nice, but that doesn't seem to available on this type of lens yet. It does not have to be amazingly sharp, as I shoot 720p most of the time. Wider aperture is always a bonus as I will be using it in churches sometimes.

Any suggestions?

ziggy53

The Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X116 Pro DX is about as good as it gets for consistent performance at large apertures. Still a little pricey, but most folks claim it's worth it.

Matthew Saville

The Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 is an awesome choice because it doubles as a 16mm f/2.8 prime on full-frame as well. It's the only f/2.8 ultra-wide available on crop sensors, it's built like a tank, is sharp as heck on crop sensors and quite sharp right up until the extreme corners even on full-frame.

Check out a brief test I did comparing the 11-16 on a crop sensor and a full-frame sensor:

http://www.slrlounge.com/how-to-use-a-crop-sensor-lens-on-a-full-frame-dslr

Stuart-M

Thanks, that's just what I need. Just noticed there is a Mk2 version out, is it worth the extra cash do you think?

Stuart-M

Actually, looks like the Mk2 is only worth getting if you're a Nikon user.

Matthew Saville

Stuart-M wrote: »

Actually, looks like the Mk2 is only worth getting if you're a Nikon user.

Yeah, they did not actually upgrade the AF system to the new style of USM / HSM / SWM / SDM type autofocus, all they did was put a regular built-in AF motor. They call it quiet, and it may be slightly quieter than the oldschool Nikon "screwdriver" AF, but it's still not the same as Canon's USM or Nikon's SWM. (Or Sigma's HSM, which they have been using for years now too.)

If you don't plan on ever using the lens on an amateur Nikon DSLR, (lower than the D70-D7000 range) ...then you're fine with the older 11-16 model.

=Matt=

Stuart-M

Just found a new one on eBay for £375, pretty happy with that price. Thanks for the advice.

mbonocore

I agree about the Tokina. T haven't used the 11-16mm f/2.8, but I am sure it is almost identical in build to the 16-28 f/2.8, which i have used on my 5D Mark III you will not be disappointed

Stuart-M

Lens arrived today, very pleased with it, nicely made, and as stated, it's fine on a 5D at 16mm.

mbonocore

Stuart-M wrote: »

Lens arrived today, very pleased with it, nicely made, and as stated, it's fine on a 5D at 16mm.

Great to hear Stuart! Keep us posted on your in the field tests!

postfranksa

yeah,Just found a new one on eBay for £375, pretty happy with that price. Thanks for the advice.

Brett1000

Stuart-M wrote: »

Lens arrived today, very pleased with it, nicely made, and as stated, it's fine on a 5D at 16mm.

nice lens

Stuart-M

Here's a Same Day Edit film I used it on on Saturday:

Hannah & Chacko SDE-HD 720p 4000 from Stuart Mottershead on Vimeo.

ziggy53

Stuart-M wrote: »

Here's a Same Day Edit film I used it on on Saturday:

Wonderful. Awesome job of WB. Love the dolly shots.

Brett1000

nice video work with the wide angle

joshhuntnm

a user on this forum has a 10 - 22 for sale.

Matthew Saville

joshhuntnm wrote: »

a user on this forum has a 10 - 22 for sale.

Unfortunately, Canon EF-S lenses are not usable on full-frame bodies, which is one thing that Stuart-M was interested in...