Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLRs by Canon
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Digital camera reviews of Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLRs
Digital camera Review: Canon Wide Angle Lens
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a really, really nice lens. I photograph real estate and the agents are loving the photos.Digital camera Review: Canon vs. Sigma
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm happy with the quality of the lens, but debated quite a while between this one and the Sigma 10-20mm. So I bought both and tested them on my Canon Rebel xti. I decided to return the Sigma, as I found the Canon to be just a touch sharper. I found the quality difference to be minor and sometimes nonexistent, so the price difference is probably not justified, but I wanted to be sure, so I went for the Canon. The pictures I took for comparison are here (labeled Canon or Sigma as appropriate):
http://picasaweb.google.com/brittanyjbaldwin/SigmaVsCanonWideAngle?authkey=Gv1sRgCKT2raGBhfD9Ww#
Digital camera Review: Disappointed in the sharpness
Summary: 3 Stars
I've been wanting a wide angle lens, and based on the reviews here (and a tempting new offer from Amazon (ie, the Amazon Store card)), I splurged on this lens. The first lens I got came in a box with no packaging, and was dropped by my UPS guy when he attempted to hand it to me. After some test shots, I felt the sharpness was disappointing and I exchanged the lens (BTW, Amazon return/exchanges ... first class). I got the replacement, this time in a bigger box and with packaging, but I would still say somewhat poorly packaged (Amazon! secure this items in the box, do not allow them to flop around). So, with the news lens I went back to take shots of a major construction project from the top level of the mall parking garage (a great vantage point, until the mall cops ordered me to leave). The pictures, still don't seem so sharp to me. Am I expecting too much? I tried a smaller aperture (down to 11), and at full screen (RAW format), they still disappoint. I am not ready to return it yet, but at this point, I am not thrilled. I am interested in any suggestions from other users.Digital camera Review: Does a fine job
Summary: 5 Stars
As with most canon pro or semi/pro lenses this unit does a nice job all the way around. But, for a wide angle, it's overpriced. A much better buy and the same quality is the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras. The only thing Canon has as a plus over the Sigma, is about 1 f stop. Since almost all wide angle uses at this mm are outdoors, is it worth over $200 more?Digital camera Review: Does exactly what it says on the box
Summary: 4 Stars
If you are reading this review then you likely already know the pro's and cons of this lens. It's not compatible with the full frame bodies and as such if you have near term plans to upgrade to full frame any time soon then stop reading here and buy one of the L series wide angle lenses.
What this lens is:
This is a great ultra wide angle lens. Image quality is surprisingly solid and held up well against some expensive prime lenses.
It is light enough not to be a burden and the build quality while not on par with the L-Series lenses is solid enough.
This is the only real canon option for ultra wide angles on a 1.6 crop factor body.
From a range coverage point of view this is a good pair for the 24-70 which is my other every-trip lens.
Great indoor lens as well as landscape lens.
Lots of fun when experimenting with ultra-wide angles, especially with the close focus distance.
What this lens is not:
Some reviews say this is a great walk around lens. It is not! It is an ultra-wide angle lens and as such does not do well with portrait shots, unless you have a large group or are looking for a portrait with a large amount of (in focus) background.
Once you get to the 4.5 stop, low light indoor shots become trickier, this isn't a fast lens.
What you should know:
I bought a standard tiffen UV filter and didn't see noticeable vignetting. Initially I tried the wide angle filter but the lens cap won't stay on. If you do buy a wide angle filter ensure it comes with a sleeve style cap.
The lens doesn't ship with a hood or case. I purchased the Lowepro Lens Case 1 which fits this lens well (though not with the hood). The canon hood seems to help and is not too expensive.
This is an expensive lens, but I certainly don't regret the purchase and have captured some landscape and outdoor photos which I couldn't have come close to without such a wide angle. If it was full frame compatible then I would give it 5 stars.