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47 Reddit comments about Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens:

u/Stone_The_Rock · 8 pointsr/photography

If you stick with the T5i an 11-24 would be a "waste" of glass - hear me out. Part of the reason that lens is so massive is the amount of glass and witchcraft it takes to design an 11-24mm lens to cover a full frame sensor with a flange distance of 44mm. The crop sensor will not be able to make use of all that glass

You'll save a huge amount of money and weight by going with the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM - though it's variable aperture it's optimized for crop sensor cameras. It's definitely not as nice as the 11-24; however, it's 10% of the cost of the Canon 11-24! Check out some sample images, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with the performance.

Disclaimer, I'm a 5D4 shooter and I love it - so it's hard to advocate against going full-frame with a great piece of glass like the 24-70!

u/provideocreator · 3 pointsr/videography

I would go with the Panasonic GH5. Panasonic has an excellent reputation for their video quality and this one will definitely be good for years.

Compared to the others, the GH5 shoots 4K at 60fps, whereas the others are only at 30fps. So, if you're shooting static objects, you can slow down the footage. This will make it seem a lot smoother than if you just recorded at 30fps. It's especially good if you're shooting B-roll footage or using something like a glidecam.

u/3nvygreen · 3 pointsr/videography

Seconding the kit 18mm as probably wide enough, but if you're wanting really wide at that price range - here's a Samyang 10mm 2.8 or if you don't mind not having as fast a lens (less DoF options and need more light) a Canon 10-18.

My advice since I own the same camera - if you don't have it already get magic lantern installed. If you have trouble PM me and I'll walk you through. It gives you new options with your camera. Second, if you don't have a fast lens, get the nifty fifty - canon 50mm 1.8 and consider getting the new canon 24mm 2.8. These are fast prime lenses that will 1, challenge you to work on framing your shots since you can't just adjust the zoom, and 2, let you open up for more light, practice things like pulling focus, get some 'cinematic' shots with subject in focus and the blurry background (bokeh). Then invest in audio. At the very least a dslr shotgun mic like the Rode VMP or if you have a smartphone you can use, something like a Rode Smartlav. Better yet, spend next to nothing and make one out of a headphone/microphone combo for cell phones like this one. Tons of DIY projects on the web. Buy a really cheap cam stabilizer or make one. Same for jibs. Make a skateboard dolly shot rig.

u/finaleclipse · 3 pointsr/photography

The EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM is one of the better ultrawides that Canon makes, assuming that's what kind of lens you're looking for regarding landscapes. It runs ~$280 new, but you can find it a bit cheaper at ~$240 if you opt for a refurbished model (you still get the same 1yr warranty as if you purchased new).

u/DSD-3 · 3 pointsr/guitarpedals

I have an 80D, same sort of deal. The current 24mm pancake lens from Canon does decently wide angles and has decent specs for the price (f2.8). It's like just over $100, like the nifty fifty. It's also great because of the low profile. A drawback for video is lack of image stabilization but I find it manageable at such wide angles.

Why do you want full frame? Just for the wider angles? I was considering this too not too long ago, and honestly, it's a whole boatload more money for something that composition and lenses can really help bridge the gap with and would be important for consideration no matter what gear you're using. Full frame is one of those things that I'd love to have down the line, but absolutely cannot justify given how amateur I am and expensive they get. Plus, pros use APS-C all the time. And M4/3 cameras are getting more and more popular and those are super cropped down compared to full frame and APS-C. I think there's a ton you can accomplish with something like a 70D... two people that I know who are actually making careers on this still swear by their 60D and use it all the time.

Another thing to consider for video is older manual lenses. I don't know how much you use autofocus, but older Canon, Nikon, Tamron/Vivitar, and other lenses can really be great buys on eBay, and I have to say that manual focus for video is a pretty useful thing to get down with and looks really great/artsy/whatever. These lenses can be really high spec for what they are and can be like $20, plus the cost of a converter for the EOS mount (like $9 I think).

I love this Veep clip, it perfectly summarizes how I feel when people with high end photo gear are condescending. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paJqHPHLExo

Obviously go for what you want, but really consider the practicality of it first. I definitely considered full frame at first because of the exact notion that people who use crop are amateurish, and then I realized (a) I am amateurish lol and that's fine and (b) no they're not and they can capture great photo and video.

If you are looking at wide angle stuff for crop, here's two more I know are good:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K899B9Y/

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002Y5WXE/

Just not super fast.

/u/HopefulUtopian helped me get some footing with video production basics so idk maybe he'll have more to add (he's one of those pro people, but not who I was referencing earlier about the 60D).

u/Spearhartt · 3 pointsr/videography

So the hard part with your request is that you don't get much of the shallow DOF effect that you're going for with a wide angle. It is possible, just difficult.

Casey Neistat uses a 10-22mm Canon lens that seems to work well for him. I personally use a 10-18 Canon lens that works well for me during my shoots.

u/BillyTheRatKing · 3 pointsr/photography

SD Cards

According to Canon's website, the t3i can record about 22 minutes to an 8GB SD card. So a 32GB card should be about 88 minutes.

When shopping for an SD card I would always suggest a name brand for reliability. For your specific camera, any card labeled SD/SDHC/SDXC should be compatible. For shooting 1080P video you want at least Class 10 speeds (the little C with a 10 in it). Faster cards are still backwards compatible.

I would suggest something like this SanDisk 32GB Class 10. And I'd probably buy a couple, you never want to be without a spare card!

Lighting

I'm no expert when it comes to video lighting, I only do photography, and even then I'm not an expert. But as a techie, before buying expensive lights, I would just try to use some LED light bulbs in those stands you already have as they're a standard lamp socket, to get more light and less heat.

Perhaps something like these 20W bulbs? You can try any bulb as long as it has an E26/E27 base is no more than 45 watts.

Something like these LED flood lights might work since they're directional, but they're probably too wide to fit with the umbrellas on.

Lenses

Getting that bokeh may be difficult. There are five factors that affect background blur, one of which is sensor size, obviously you're not going to buy a new camera, so the sensor size is a fixed value.

To get more background blur you need one or more of the following, a lower fstop on your lens, a higher focal length, to get as close to your subject as possible, and to get the background as far away as possible. So your desire for a wider lens is conflicting with your desire for background blur, and it sounds like space is an issue.

Additionally, since you have a crop sensor camera, lenses are really more zoomed (by 1.6x) in than they would be on a full frame sensor. So your kit lens, I assume goes down to 18mm? So on your camera that is more like 29mm (about the same as a smartphone camera).

I don't necessarily know if I would recommend a wide lens for your application since it will lead to less background blur and will exaggerate facial features when up close, as shown in this example. Although background blur may be impossible if you're in a cramped space anyhow. So if you're going to attempt a wide angle lens, the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 looks like the best, most affordable option (I use Nikon gear myself, so I don't have personal experience), which is equivalent to a 16mm-29mm on your camera. However, that fstop number is higher than both your kit lens and 50mm, which means it lets in less light, which could be an issue.

Conclusion

Hopefully that information was useful and not too confusing. Feel free to ask for clarification if needed. Good luck!

u/HybridCamRev · 2 pointsr/videography

Sadly, autofocus on Canon lenses adapted to micro 4/3 is relatively slow.

But wide angle micro 4/3 lenses don't have to cost as much as the camera. The [12-32mm zoom, for example, is just $181.79] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FYK2PYK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00FYK2PYK&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) - almost $100 less than the [$279 10-18mm STM] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K899B9Y/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00K899B9Y&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20).

This is a very sharp, fast autofocusing lens.

Here it is on the G5: https://vimeo.com/142127079

The [Olympus 9-18mm is a little more expensive at $478] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036MDF2Y/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0036MDF2Y&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20), but here's the image quality it can produce with the G7 at 1080p:

u/turnerhooch · 2 pointsr/photography

Thanks for the response. 90% of the photographs will be for the website, but there is a trade magazine doing an article on us in the near term. Basically, I need high quality images similar to what we have on our site: http://www.nativeoak.com. It will be a mix of wider shots of the cabinets in the room with the occasional closeup shot of particular cabinets.

I would prefer to shoot with a tripod and no flash, as that seems more in line with my experience level, has a quicker setup time, and makes nice images.

I'm thinking about getting the Canon EF-S 10-18mm

u/notaneggspert · 2 pointsr/Cameras

I would buy 7DII over a 6D in a heartbeat hands down more versatile. But I encourage you to buy an older camera since you're just starting out the

BUY THIS 7D with a low shutter count only $600. Still a hell of a camera to start with, lenses are more important.

Canon 10-18mm lens $300

Canon 50mm f/1.8 $120

Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 $650 OR buy a 70-200mm f/4 IS L lens USED off FredMiranda, or buy a 70-200mm f/2.8L IS mkI L USED off FredMiranda I got my f/2.8L mkI for $1,300 last year the MKII goes for $1,900 or so used but wasn't worth the $600 for me.

Card reader $18

Then get some Sandisk 16gb or 32gb cards

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Other stuff to think about:

Canon 85mm f/1.8 $360

$130 Flash

Tripod $200

Canon 50mm f/1.4

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Big purchases way down the road

Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS mkII L $2,200

A 300mm f/2.8 or even f/4 wouldn't be a bad thing to shoot for either if you really want to do wildlife but not spend over $6,000 on a lens

Canon 1.4 teleconverter $500 this only works with L lenses buy this way down the road if you need more reach.

Canon 16-35mm or 17-40mm L lens

u/abdulatwork · 2 pointsr/photography

I preface by saying I know almost nothing about photography.

My gf has a Canon Rebel T2i and recently we went on vacation to Iceland where she commented she wasn't taking the best pictures because she only had a kit lens.

I wanted to get her something around the $300-400. What would be the best bang for my buck? She likes doing wildlife and landscape photography.

I see these two lenses, are both of them together a good deal?

Zoom lens

Landscape Lens


Is there another lens in that price range that would be better than both of these combined?
Also, is it worth it getting a lens for a T2i, she was commenting that it was a beginner camera.

u/dufflecoat · 2 pointsr/Cameras

I'd get the Canon 10-18mm with IS for similar money. It goes wider, it'll autofocus and it has IS. Plus it's a little lighter - I think it's a better match for your camera. http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-S-10-18mm-4-5-5-6-Lens/dp/B00K899B9Y/ref=sr_1_1?

u/chuby1tubby · 2 pointsr/caseyneistat

That's the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens. $299 on Amazon.com

It's supposedly the only lens he ever uses for every one of his vlogs.

u/SC-Viper · 2 pointsr/AskPhotography

Canon user here.

It seems you know exactly what you want to do and a $1,000 budget is a great start. I would look into getting a crop sensor camera, they're much cheaper than full frame cameras, granted you'll need to take a few steps back to compensate for the crop factor. You can learn more about the differences between crop sensor and full frame cameras here.

A big difference between crop vs full frame is the price point. A crop sensor is going to cost you around $300-600 depending on whether you buy new or used. A full frame will set you back around $800-$1000. You can actually pick up a 5DMK2 (body only) for around $500-650 on Craigslist nowadays. I bought mine for about $1000 3 years ago and it's price has significantly reduced since, but you may end up getting one with a higher shutter count.
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I would recommend looking into Canon's line of EOS Rebel cameras such as the Canon T4i or the Canon T5i. They will run you anywhere between $300-400 for the body alone. Great starter cameras for anyone looking to learn photography. I started off with the T3i and had it for about 4 years before upgrading.

You're also going to want to save money for lenses. Since you're looking to landscapes, star trails, etc.. This makes your search a lot easier. You are definitely going to need a wide angle lens. Something like the Canon EF-S 10-18mm or along those lines. Lenses can be very expensive and with just a budget of $1000, it's going to be difficult to get one that matches your every need. I would recommend do some research to find a lens that best fits your need.

u/[deleted] · 2 pointsr/videography

Primes are excellent for Canon DSLR video. There's the 50mm 1.8 for $125, 40mm 2.8 pancake for $200, the new 24mm 2.8 for $150, and one wide-angle zoom would be the 10-18mm for $299

u/DriftwoodBadger · 2 pointsr/photography

Having to step back to get a building in frame is not your sensor size, it's your lens. The RX100 looks like it is a pocket camera with a fixed lens, so you get what they give you. The SL1 can have the lens removed and replaced with different styles of lenses for different purposes. What you'd want is a wide-angle lens like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-S-10-18mm-4-5-5-6-Lens/dp/B00K899B9Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409795133&sr=8-1&keywords=10-18

Edit to add: The SL1 DOES have image stabilization. The difference is on the SL1 and lens-removable cameras in general, the stabilization is in the lens, not the camera body. The default lens options that comes with the SL1 has image stabilization built in.

u/shekkie · 2 pointsr/Beginning_Photography

For years Canon had a nice lens (still available) that was 10-22mm focal range. It wasn't budget but you could find them used easily enough.

Now they have an actually budget level zoom with a 10-18mm range

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-S-10-18mm-4-5-5-6-Lens/dp/B00K899B9Y

u/WGeorgeCook · 2 pointsr/photography

The Rokinon 14mm 2.8 is $300 and works pretty well. Since it's fast and manual you can control everything really well while still letting in a decent amount of light. However it's pretty heavy and 100% manual, so you probably won't use it for anything that you don't have time to shoot.

Otherwise, the Canon 10-18mm is nice and wide, especially for $300 also. It has IS and focuses really quickly. On the flipside it's really, really slow and doesn't have a focus distance scale marked on it.

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u/dzetcor · 1 pointr/videography

The Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens, I think is the best bang for your buck. It's cheap ultra wide angle lens with optical image stablization.
Sample shots taken with GH4 and this lens: link.

u/da2987 · 1 pointr/Filmmakers

I'd go with the EF-S 10-18. $300, you could supplement that with an 18-135 in time and have a pretty great range.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00K899B9Y?pc_redir=1411930780&robot_redir=1

u/Ky0suke · 1 pointr/photography

I own a 70D with a 50mm f1.8 STM lens on it - and only that lens. I was wondering if there was another ~$300 lens that has the ability to zoom, but won't require me to move around too much when photographing. I hang out with my friends quite frequently and capture it all through the 50mm, although lately I have been finding it more and more inconvenient when trying to take a group photo or generally pictures in small places - there's no room to move around much with the 50mm. I was looking at this lens, but wondering if there was any other lens that could fit the need I'm trying to fulfill ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K899B9Y ). Thanks guys!

u/kabbage123 · 1 pointr/videography

Cool! I don't know what camera you are using, but you should really consider either a camera with IBIS or a wide angle lens that has optical stabilization. A shoulder mount in addition to a stabilized lens will also help as well.

If you have a Canon body check out the Canon 10-18, or even the Canon 24-105.

u/AnoiaDearheart · 1 pointr/photography

So, the old kit lens on my T1i has officially crapped out (it was 7 years old, rip little guy) I've mostly self-taught the absolute basics and just dabbled and had fun on road trips and vacations. However, now I'm starting to take an interest in getting back into basic photography. I've started visiting friends around the US and gone on hiking and backpacking trips and really want some memorable shots.

I just ordered myself a nifty 50mm lens for $125 off Amazon, as well as a tiny tripod and a lens hood and polarizer. However, now that I'm going hiking more often I'd also like to invest in a decent wide angle lens for some beautiful landscape shots.

For the kinds of shots I want to take (mountain shots, landscape, scenery) is it worth it for me to get the 10-18mm or just stick with the basic 24mm? Any advice is welcome :)

Edit: a couple words

u/abitipie · 1 pointr/Cameras

Though not a fisheye, the Canon 10-18mm ultrawide might be more useful and is fairly inexpensive.

u/pnw_wander · 1 pointr/astrophotography

I have a Canon T2i with the stock lense. I really want to up my night sky/milky way photography game, but am tight on money. I understand I need something wide angle and fast. I've looked at the following options. I really wanted to stay below $300. I may buy a new Canon at some point, but its going to be years, so it would be great if the lense would likely work with a future Canon. This may sound silly, but since I'm an East Coast dweller, dark skies here are rare, another reason why I can't drop gobs of money on something that will only be useful when I'm out west. So something in between would be welcome too. I'm totally fine with refurbs too. If anyone knows a cheaper resource.

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-S-10-18mm-4-5-5-6-Lens/dp/B00K899B9Y/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_421_bs_lp_tr_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=SZXV4HWRB075AJ8RGZWR&th=1

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/769532-REG/Rokinon_FE14M_C_14mm_Ultra_Wide_Angle_f_2_8.html

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/423714-REG/Tamron_AF016C700_17_50mm_f_2_8_XR_Di.html

I think these are all compatible with the T2i, but I'm running into alot of conflicting information.

u/kevinaz137 · 1 pointr/photography

So I have had my T4i DSLR for a while now, and I am looking to get a new lens. I got it with the 18-135mm STM lens.

I want to get more into photography, specifically landscape shots, a lot of cool night scenes, and some timelaspes. I am also going to Europe for several months and am looking for something a bit smaller than the 18-135 that will be more comfortable to carry around.

Two lenses I have came up with are the Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Lens and the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens.

Now in terms of price I am definitely more comfortable with the 24mm as I am just getting into photography more.

One thing I am worried about with the 10-18 lens is it being too wide for a lens that will act as my primary one. While it may be nice for those landscape shots, would it work photographing places in European Cities like London? Also, I have read the 10-18mm takes sharper photos, is this true?

Let me know what you think I should pull the trigger on.

u/dvidsilva · 1 pointr/AskPhotography

I couldn't find the rokinon 10-18 but the canon one is also like $300, is that one better than canon http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-S-10-18mm-4-5-5-6-Lens/dp/B00K899B9Y ?

u/Raichu93 · 1 pointr/LosAngeles

This lens or this lens are great all-round and good in lowlight. Half of my album is with an equivalent lens like this.

If you're into ultra-wides (the other half of the album is an ultra-wide), then this lens is great, and this lens is even better but more expensive.

Those two focal lengths have carried me for the past 4 years without me ever feeling the need to get anything else. That being said, this lens I think is a must have for all Canon users. At just over $100, it will deliver great results in lowlight. Honestly it might be the best bang for buck lens in all of photography. And because it's so cheap, plus you're getting the camera free, I might even recommend getting all three, if that's in the budget.

If you want to be a little more conservative, here's what I would do: Get one of the first two I linked, shoot and play around with that for a while, and see what you find you need next. Do you want something a little more zoomed in for shallow depth of field and delicious bokeh? Get the 50mm. Do you crave getting some sweet wide shots? Get one of the ultra-wides. Let your needs decide what your second lens is, because it's a very personal choice and no one can know what you want to shoot until you try it out for yourself.

Software: Adobe Lightroom is all I use really, and it's all you need. It's designed as an all-in-one management, editing, and publishing platform.

Good luck!

u/n0gtree · 1 pointr/Cameras

There are a couple of differences. The Sony A5000 is a mirrorless camera whereas the Canon 100D is a DSLR. Therefore the Canon 100D will have a larger form factor. Here's a nice resource for comparison.

In terms of differences between a mirrorless and DSLR, without getting technical, the main one is that generally you are paying a premium for a smaller form factor. DSLRs are generally more rugged, do the same job as a mirrorless, but they are larger and so are their lenses.

Also, the 100D is actually slightly smaller than other DSLRs. A 1200D is slightly larger, has the same features, and is slightly newer (2014 vs 2013) and also a bit cheaper as it's larger. My recommendation for you at your budget of ~$450 is to go the used/refurb route.

For the camera I'd get the Canon 1200D - about $250 used, you can probably find it cheaper in the Black Friday sales. For the lens I might go for something general purpose like the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8. The reason for choosing the Tamron is that it is a zoom lense - covers multiple focal lengths. At the wide end, it's the equivalent of 27mm or 66° horizontal viewing angle. This is pretty standard for the wide end of a zoom lense and will be ok for taking landscapes. If you want a better wide angle lense, consider the 10-18mm Canon f4.5 lense. This lense is slower a f4.5 (i.e. has a smaller aperture - lets in less light), however it has a horizontal viewing angle of 95° - a lot better than 66° before. Take into consideration though that while the Tamorn won't be as wide angled, it will be capable of letting in more light (better at taking the northern lights/night time photography), and will be better at taking portrait photos (you want a larger aperture to get a better blurred background.) Ideally you would get a combination of lenses - such as the Canon 10-18mm and a dedicated portrait lense for awesome background blurs - however this would fall out of your budget. Good luck on finding a camera!

u/fatninjamke · 1 pointr/photography

So I have a Canon T3i and a 50mm f/1.8 II. In the near future, I will be purchasing a new lens. I'm still a newbie, so I don't really have a specific style and I just shoot what's in front of me. I've been doing predominantly street photography and auto photography, but i'm also looking to branch out. It's come to my attention that I should have a wide angle lens in my arsenal as I was begging for a wider perspective when I went to my first auto show a couple weeks ago. It made framing weird, and I had to move back which was quite inconvenient in a packed show like that. I also love landscapes and views so I want something wide to capture those as well.
Here are some of the choices I'm considering.
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8

Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens

Tamron AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 SP Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Lens

There are also a couple lenses that I have stumbled upon that are not as wide, but have a longer focal length which may double as more than just a wide-angle.

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Lens (really have my eye on this one!)

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Standard Zoom Lens

This is all a bit confusing for a noob like me, so any help is appreciated it. If you feel like there is a better option, please do recommend it to me! And also, i'm on a working-class student budget.

One last question, how do you feel about used lenses. Just curious towards your experiences as i feel like they can be bargains. Lenses are built to last a long time if they're taken care of right? Sorry for the long post but thanks in advanced!

u/zacsxe · 1 pointr/canon

I'm not sure how wide your dad wants to go, but you could check out the 24mm f2.8 for $150.

If you think he would want to go wider, maybe spend a hundred more than you want to and get the 10-18mm.

u/kentoe · 1 pointr/photography

Hey guys! First time checking out this subreddit.

Current camera: Canon T5i

Current lenses:

  • Kit (Canon 18-55mm)
  • 50mm f/1.8
  • Canon 55 - 250mm


    Two questions:

    1: I wanted to get a wide angle lense for doing some star photography / landscapes / cityscapes. I was torn between these two lenses:

  • Canon EF-S 10 - 18mm IS STM
  • Canon EF-S 10 - 22mm USM

    I don't really care that the 10-18 is mostly plastic, given the lenses I already have. But, I didn't know if the 10 - 22mm would be worth it. It also seems to be lacking IS but would it be more versatile having the extra 4mm and toting it around for the day?

    2: While I love the prime 50mm I have, I find that it's incredible zoomed in for obvious reasons. I see a lot of amazing pictures taken (suggestive/tainted opinion, photos of which I aim to take) with prime lenses around the 20mm's range. These two lenses I was interested in and didn't know if they are more "wide angle" than they are actually for candid/portraits and a good reliable daily shooter:

  • Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM
  • Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

    Again, I'm running into the IS or no IS problem. Didn't know if people have had experiences with either.

    Thank you!
u/eskachig · 1 pointr/Cameras

As a quick barometer you can do a quick Amazon check and look at the used prices:

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-S-10-18mm-4-5-5-6-Lens/dp/B00K899B9Y/

cheapest used is $254

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-18-135mm-3-5-5-6-Standard-Digital/

Cheapest used is $174 - probably because there are a ton of them and people usually step up so it gets cheaper. So you'd be coming out ahead. Also the ultrawide is an STM lens so in theory should be better for movies due to silent focus

Actually there is also the STM 18-135 - do you know which one you have?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008UGMLWQ/

This one is quite a bit more expensive than the ultrawide brand new - but still a little cheaper used ($220ish and up), probably once again, there are just a lot more of them out there. It's also an STM lens. Still seems like a reasonable trade, I suppose, but you're not really coming out ahead anymore.

Sigh, so many lenses.

u/Jaguar5150 · 1 pointr/mildlyinfuriating

Nope. Canon.

(Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K899B9Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_8FHQBb9M60ZMM)

u/qrpyna · 1 pointr/AskPhotography

Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM would work for portraits and macro.


Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM for ultra-wide landscapes.

u/jtthjones · 1 pointr/Beginning_Photography

There is one on Amazon that got good reviews in your price range

Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K899B9Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3oyqzb74NXAP6

u/beep41 · 1 pointr/explainlikeimfive

I have used on, yes. I understand that diagram, but here's what's throwing me off in understanding it fully: You have the 24mm and 40mm which look the same from the outside. What is determining the focal length with these lenses? What's so different between the two in such a small space? Then you have a 10 - 18mm which is bigger than the two, but has a wider FOV.

u/cexshun · 1 pointr/photography

Can anyone recommend a good lens for firework photography? I'm shooting with a Canon T6S with crop sensor. I'm leaning towards the Canon 10-18 f4.5-5.6 or maybe a Rokinon 14mm f2.8 since I don't need AF nor IS for this purpose.

The pics won't be traditional firework photography like most people here do with items in the foreground to balance it out. I'm a member of the Pyrotechnics Guild International and participate in many competitions. So the photos will strictly be of the fireworks and firework displays.

Here's some images that other members took of shows that our crew shot. These are not great images, but gives a good idea of the framing I'm going for.

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    I'd prefer a prime lens, but if a zoom does the job then so be it. Prefer to keep it under $500 new, but I still need a good tripod so the less expensive the better.
u/Enduer · 1 pointr/photography

It depends on the pictures you're taking.

A 50mm f/1.8 is always a good choice. About $100. It's better for portraits or walking around than landscapes though.

A wide angle zoom like this 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 from Canon wouldn't be bad. It'll let you get wide angle landscape shots of basically anything. Would not be the best for low light situations though and if you ever go full frame you would have to sell it.

Finally, more expensive, but generally worth it, is the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8. You can get them used to save a bit of money and the best part is generally lenses hold their value very well, unlike camera bodies. This lens will be much more appropriate for low light shots or pictures of the stars.

If you're gonna splurge, splurge on lenses. Hope that helps a bit or gets some ideas flowing.

u/blazefalcon · 1 pointr/canon

So, for still automotive photography, it looks like a wide angle, high aperture lens would be a good bet regardless of having stabilization.

I assumed that I would want a different lens for portrait, so I'll definitely keep that in mind. When reading lenses, my 18-135 would then mean a maximum aperture of 18 on a 135mm body, correct?

Thank you!

Edit: with your suggestion, would something like this be decent for a wide angle? I'm just trying to make sure I'm reading the specs right. I know this one has the stabilizer which wouldn't be 100% necessary.

u/unrealkoala · 1 pointr/photography

The Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 (version 1) might just be a hair outside your budget, but it's easily one of the best wide-angle landscape lenses there is. If you really can't make that price point work, the Rokinon 14 mm f/2.8 works just as well, except it's manual focus and doesn't take filters. If you don't care about the f/2.8 aperture, the Canon 10-18 is another option.

A good wildlife lens could be the Canon 55-250 STM, only $150 for a certified refurbished version. Not all landscape photos need wide angle lenses (in fact, many of the best photos are taken with telephotos like the 55-250), but sometimes it is a little hard to get used to searching for landscape compositions in a telephoto manner.

In terms of "waterproof" bags, there isn't going to be something that withstands being tossed into the ocean other than perhaps an adaptive dry bag that you can somehow throw all of your gear in. The Peak Design Everyday Backpack gets recommended a lot - it is water resistant so it can withstand a rain shower. For added protection, just buy a raincover for your backpack. I generally don't like bags that scream "camera bag! steal me!", so a lot options over at Lowepro don't appeal to me, but they may to you. I use an Arc'teryx Brize 32 backpack for hiking - it's fairly water resistant.

u/osajustin · 1 pointr/photography

I'm looking into buying a wide angle lens for my Canon t6i rebel. I want to use it primarily for youtube (record myself) but I don't want to end up buying another lens in the future. I've had my eyes on the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X116 Pro DX II, the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens, the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens, and the Tamron AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 SP Di II LD Aspherical. For the more expensive one's over $300 I do plan on getting them used. In my situation I think regardless of what lens I may get I'll be using a softbox for lighting. I know lower aperature is better but I cannot distinguish the quality of the lenses. Any recommedations and where I could buy used lenses at a lower price?