Anyone here have this lens? Any sample shots. Curious.

i think most of my shots are with it.

i love it, i use on a Xti.

work your way backwards, most of my latest shots are from this lense.

http://www.newschoolofphotography.co...05.msg7597#new

Damn Vic, you've got a ton of great shots in there.

Too bad your gallery2 is a tad slow to load them...
and don't take that the wrong way, I'm using it too, and have always wondered why some installs are slower than others?

And Matt, I can't believe it's taken you this long to get a UWA zoom. I know the 24-70mm is your money maker, but I can't live w/o a UWA zoom.

I know, After the ME trip and some of my recent shoots, I really could have benefited with a wider lens. My thought however is to skip the 10-20 and go 5D in the spring, keeping the 24-70, which will give me around the same framing as the 18-55 does currently. Then using the 70-200 on the 30D. Eventually picking up a 17-40 and FE.... Thats the plan at least... still hoping to get a few more weddings for next year.

Yeah, plan your upgrade path out now... If you're going 5D hold off if you can... But if you're sticking with 1.6ers, get a 10-2x NOW!

Originally Posted by jacobsen1

Yeah, plan your upgrade path out now... If you're going 5D hold off if you can... But if you're sticking with 1.6ers, get a 10-2x NOW!

waiting for the 5D MII announcement and the flood to begin!

Used 5Ds are going for 1700s now, I figure depending on how the flood is, Ill be able to get one close to the cost of a 40D kit. Plus after playing with the 5D a few times at BB, im convinced.

Ahhh, gotcha.
Then yeah, wait until you can grab whatever FF UWA you're after...
Maybe even pick it up used now if you find a deal.

def. going used, for the $$ and if your smart about it, you save so much $$. Only thing im considering new is the 70-200 2.8 IS. just bc used prices are only 75$ below BH now.

I love this lens, even though now that I have the 5d and the 17-40 I rarely use it on the Rebel, but it's still awesome. Here's a few examples from the weekend after I first got it:










And from Colorado a bit later:











These are all landscapes, but I'm betting that you could get a lot of fun shots at weddings with how wide this lens is.

whoa, Love that last one Ted!

Originally Posted by subimatt

whoa, Love that last one Ted!

Really? But none of the others?

Trade me for it?

I like them all Ted, but I'll agree the last is best...

Originally Posted by tardypizza

Originally Posted by subimatt

whoa, Love that last one Ted!

Really? But none of the others?

Trade me for it?

I like the first as well, but last one takes the cake!

Whatcha want for it?

Watchu got?

Just for you Ted..

http://www.flickr.com/photos/baillyp...7603385352846/

How much is the 10-22? What do you guys recommend for cheaper glass?

Edit: 600-650 I see. Question 2 still stands.

what focal length are you looking for?

The sigma 10-20 is just about as good and 33% less.
Actually depending on who you ask, it's better at some things, and the canon is better at others. Both being very good overall so it's a toss up.

Check it out:
http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/uwatest

subimatt - I would like to have a wide angle (in the 10-14 range), and then another 20ish to 70-100ish
How is http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=420721 for a $175 28-105
or http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=419918 for a $300 24-70
or http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=419910 for a $300 17-55 with Hoya CP (which I need)

I am not too concerned with range, as more with quality for price.

I am looking into getting the xti body, and buying better lens than the 18-55. I want a wide angle because most of my pictures will be landscape. Its purely a want.

^ the 28-105 is a great lens for the $$, its moderately fast and takes some great shots. Should be <$200 for a GC used copy. Also, look for the 28-135 IS, there are usually plenty fs as they are the kit lens for the 30D and 40D. BN copies usually sell around $300. it gives you a little more zoom and has IS which is nice for handheld. For WA, as Ben said above, the sigma is a great WA lens for a fraction of the cost.

jjswee, that second one, are you looking at the 24-700 EX DG?
I had that lens for ~2 years. While it's AF isn't very fast, it's accurate and an awesome lens. Optically it's too close to the L to even justify the L on IQ alone. You have to need the AF, weather sealing or really like the better contrast/saturation with the L to pony up the difference. I rocked the EX DG on my 1DmII the entire time I had it and it was great. When I went to the 5D it's AF is slower, so to make it work for me I upgraded the lens when I downgraded the body AF wise...

But for ~$300 the EX DG is a kick ass lens. f/2.8 consistent zoom > longer reach. If you can afford it buy it.

Thanks Matt. I updated my post. I will look into the 28-135 as that has the nicer zoom. IS eh? Thats niice.

Originally Posted by jjswee

How much is the 10-22? What do you guys recommend for cheaper glass?

Edit: 600-650 I see. Question 2 still stands.

Like Ben mentioned, the Sigma 10-20 is nice and fairly comparable. I haven't shot a ton with it yet but I like it a lot. Here's 2 samples from mine:

hard to believe how much cheaper the sigma is...

My friend has the lens, it's got great build quality and he calls it an L lens in disguise. Seems like a good buy, unless you can't afford it.

I think my fiancee paid around $450-480 on amazon.com for mine in october.

Here are some shots from the Sigma 10-20: http://www.newschoolofphotography.co...17704#msg17704. If you look at posts by me, or go to my Smugmug page, you can see more (though they are harder to find there):

M

Personally I would have a hard time choosing between the 2... If the sigma is all that's in your budget, get it and don't look back. If you've got the $ for the canon, consider what else you could spend that $140 on... Both are fantastic, and I honestly wonder if I'd have a 5D right now if I was starting from scratch and could go with one of these and a 40D....

My thought was that the extra $140 on the sigma, plus money I'll save with the sigma 70-200 f/2.8 vs. canon would get me an extra lens or other stuff. Once I realize/feel the lens is holding me back I can re-sell for not much of a loss and upgrade.

Lets not rule out the Tokina 12-24. Constant F4, build quality, colors, sharpness, >$400 used...

Originally Posted by Damon

Lets not rule out the Tokina 12-24. Constant F4, build quality, colors, sharpness, >$400 used...

The Tokina's good, but I didn't like it as much because: a) it doesn't go as wide, and b) you have to flip a switch to get MF, whereas the Sigma is like AF-S Nikon lenses with MF override.... but other than those things, it's a nice, solid-feeling lens.

M

my only been with the tokina 12-24mm, is that it's tough to get it over the sigma version. Yes the tokina is a better lens of 1.6/1.5, but the sigma works up to FF... So if you think you're going upgrade, the sigma is nice, if you think you're going to stay, 10mm is a lot wider than 12... That said, the tokina is very nice, has constant F4 and a wonderful build quality....

Ben, I think you are thinking of YOUR sigma, the 12-24 DG... the sigma that we've been talking about, though, is the crop-body specific Sigma 10-20 DC that I have.... at least I think that's what we've been talking about...

M

Yes and no.
The OP is talking about the 10-20mm and or the 10-22mm. Then Damon brought up the tokina 12-24mm. I'm now saying to not forget the sigma 12-24mm if you're going to consider the tokina 12-24mm because the sigma can go to FF. And if you're planning an upgrade, then get the sigma 12-24mm (or a 10-2x and plan to sell it when you go FF) because it's not a DC/EF-S... If you're planning on staying on a crop, then get the 10-2x...

So in the mix in my posts are:
Canon 10-22 EF-S
Sigma 10-20mm EX DC
Tokina 12-24mm f4
Sigma 12-24mm EX DG


Once #3 was mentioned, #4 had to be also.

Gotcha--I thought that might be where you were going, but I kind of lost your train of thought. Someone not familiar with all the options might have a hard time following it, too (your train of thought).

To the interested parties--the Sigma 12-24 is ~$200 more than the Sigma 10-20, but it will, indeed, work on both a crop sensor and a FF sensor. And, it is a HUGE lens.

M

Originally Posted by Markitos

Someone might have a hard time following it, too (your train of thought).

Yeah, it gets derailed pretty easily.

Originally Posted by Markitos

And, it is a HUGE lens.

no kidding:




http://www.newschoolofphotography.co.../x77828205.jpg
http://www.newschoolofphotography.co.../x77829325.jpg

I have it, and, it's my favorite lens.

On my trip to Scandinavia, I used it, probably 85% of the time.

Including every single picture I took in Stockholm.

http://www.williwood.com/gallery/sca...lbum=stockholm

I have the Sigma 10-20 and love it. I checked out the Canon 10-22 and actually really liked it too, but I chose to save a few bucks and get the sigma.

looking for a wide angle lens with little distortion and i am loving the canon 10-22, time to start saving up for it.

Originally Posted by WagnerRX03

looking for a wide angle lens with little distortion and i am loving the canon 10-22, time to start saving up for it.

When you get it, you'll love it.