Wide angle / Fish eye lens?

Discussion in 'Digital Photography' started by Ishtim, Jun 24, 2010.

  1. Ishtim

    Ishtim Super Moderator

    I am starting to look into wide angle lenses for my old Canon 300D. I want to take "whole sky" pics to capture upcoming meteor showers. I just took a glance at Sigma's offerings and they are $1000USD + :faint:

    Any insight as what to look for? The 18-55mm that came with the cam (1.6X crop factor) just isn't wide enough. :wall:
     
    Ishtim, Jun 24, 2010
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  2. zy

    zy zynine.com Staff Member

    could look up tokina 11-16 or a canon 10-22. they are not fish eye i think.

    Yes, i couldn't get any meteor shots on 18-55, it isn't wide enough .. LOL
     
    zy, Jun 24, 2010
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  3. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6 is a good choice. I loved that lens before I upgrade to full frame. Excellent lens and its quite affordable. Don't get confused with the f3.5 version.
     
    Chai, Jun 24, 2010
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  4. Ishtim

    Ishtim Super Moderator

    What about the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM :think:
     
    Ishtim, Jul 8, 2010
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  5. zy

    zy zynine.com Staff Member

    Not bad I think, but its more pricey than the Sigma Chai recommended.
     
    zy, Jul 8, 2010
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  6. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    This is one of the best wide angle lens for Canon. Highly recommended.
     
    Chai, Jul 9, 2010
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  7. Ishtim

    Ishtim Super Moderator

    They are offering a $50 rebate that ends tomorrow... :drool: :dinner:
     
    Ishtim, Jul 10, 2010
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  8. Ishtim

    Ishtim Super Moderator

    Ended up ordering the Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6 that Chai recommended. I will invest the savings from not getting the Canon on one of THESE to take on our upcoming trip in September. :beer: Meteor shower comes first, August 11-13th. :clap:
     
    Ishtim, Jul 23, 2010
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  9. Adrian Wong

    Adrian Wong Da Boss Staff Member

    Wow.. A generic SLR underwater case! Where are you going to snorkle/dive?? :D
     
    Adrian Wong, Jul 23, 2010
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  10. Ishtim

    Ishtim Super Moderator

    :shhh: Bora Bora :shhh: in September for anniversary.
     
    Ishtim, Jul 23, 2010
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  11. zy

    zy zynine.com Staff Member

    $130. I should buy then and go to niagara falls again :rolleyes:
     
    zy, Jul 24, 2010
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  12. Adrian Wong

    Adrian Wong Da Boss Staff Member

    Very nice!! Do share some pictures with us when you get back! :beer:
     
    Adrian Wong, Jul 25, 2010
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