I have a canon 10D SLR body. I would like a wide angle lense for landscape photos but I also want image stabilization. how would this rank?
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you will see some distortion at the 18mm range but will disappear in at the 25 to 28mm area- sometimes it is rather a nice special effect, depends on the shot. Make sure it is a Canon IS lens for the stabilization. The zoom has a very nice range but you will loose some speed as compared to a simple wide angle lens. It is a great walk around lens to suit needs of a wide range of situations.
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My only issue is that it has everything I want in a lens... except image stabilization. As I mentioned elsewhere, shallow DOF is the provenience of medium telephotos and up, so you get a bright wide-angle lens for tricky low-light situations where image stabilization can come in handy.
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I used this lens on a trip to hawaii and was very pleased with the landscapes it produced. I sold mine recently for the 20mm 1.8g which goes for just a 100$ more. Both great choices for a landscape.
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I have the same camera as you and purchased this very lens. The lenses will work with no problem an performs like a champ. It will work along with your camera to capture pictures with great clarity and depth. Whether it is a wide or tight shot you will be pleased with the results provided you have some know how. It is perfect for outdoor/wildlife shots or the private detective that wants to get a great shot without disturbing the target. I bought mine for around 200 dollars and it was worth the buy.
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I use this lens on a Panasonic Lumix GH4. It is a very good quality wide angle lens with roughly 84° field of view (compared to "normal" 46° in a 25mm MFT/50mmFF). I can't comment on your "wide angle SCN" as I am not familiar with the E10.
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Well, considering your ranges, I think for you it would be nice to have some more options in the wide angle range. For you I recommend the Sigma 10-20mm DSH. This one actually comes at about $470, which is more than half for the comparable Nikon 12-24mm and it is wider by 2mm; which is a lot at this range. Sigma is of course, a third party lens manufacturer. But I assure you that with some research and inspection, you can find a copy that meets your satisfaction. They are other wide angles, but so far sigma comes with the widest of the wide for your camera body. By the way, if I was you, I would trade in your 28-80 and 18-55, keep the 50mm lens and if your 18-200mm happens to be the Nikon 18-200mm DX VR, of course keep it too. When you first start out with SLR systems, you think you want a bunch of lenses, but in reality, you don't. You will be more than satisfy with a set of tree or even two lenses that meet all your photographic needs. Finally, I will state that there is no nicer artistic tool than the exaggeration of perspective that wide angle lenses may provide you.
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If you need a pretty good wide angle try the Rokkinon 14mm. It has only manual focus. The 20-35 Canon is a good lens. I have both and they are good for a budget. thx
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Honestly, you would be better of with something like new nikon 20mm 1.8 if you are looking to do wide angle astrophotography. This lens is a fantastic all around landscape lens, but for that application you want as muchligjt as possible, and the extra couple stops means a lower iso is possible
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Great lens man, its very stable and fluid; I find it to be incredibly helpful for wides as well as shots in tighter. No buyers regret at all. Get this lens!! It is far more versatile with a full frame for sure. And good luck on your project! Would love to hear about it! Connect with me through facebook at facebook.com/ryan.monolopolus . Take care!!
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Does the lens or camera have a tripod mount - if so - then the tripod will hold the camera. As to stability - it depends on how stable you want it to be. With the legs fully extended and a heavy rig - it will jiggle a little bit. I used this tripod for travel in Europe and for night shooting. I used a Canon 6D with EF24-105 L/IS/USM with solid results. I even used it (legs shortened down for stability) with EF28-300 L-series (lens mounted on the tripod for balance - not the camera) again with solid results. When using the heavier cam-lens combo, I also hung the camera bag on the mount to help with stability. If you use this tripod with realistic expectations it is a trusty item. If size and portability are of concern - I have not found a affordable compact tripod to rival its usefulness!!!
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It is a good all around lens, however it´s not particularly a wide angle. If you are really into landscape photography and you already have a standard zoom lens, i recomend to go for a tokina 11-16 or a sigma 10-20. I´ve owned the second one, and if you get a good copy, it´s one of the best values in the market for DX cameras.
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Yes its ideal for landscapes because of its wide angle and moderate distortion the f/ 2.8 aperture is good for low light but if you want everything in the foreground and background sharp you'll want to stop it down. If thats the case youll need a tripod so you can shoot at a low ISO and keep ur noise minimal. Also cheaper lenses can do this, you are mostly paying for the 2.8 aperture with this lens. Also if you want to shoot the moon you might wana zoom in so there are other good options.
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My one and only experience has been with the Canon Rebel T3. However, on 30Jan2014, I bought a wide angle lens for my T3. If fitted just right. It works great in photography involving flowers. Good luck. You should not have any problems. MZurita
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This lens is designed for cameras with Image Stabilization built in to the camera body. The lens has not Image Stabilization of its own.
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Sigma dp2 Merrill provides you the best possible detail and resolution, it's not a wide angle lens, but still it's a very good camera for landscapes because from al dp merrill series it provides the best possible detail from the center of the image to it's corners. I guess it's 45mm (35mm equivalent). Nikon 3300 may be a good choice too, you can compare reviews and some photos made with both cameras at ephotozine web site, they shoot the same landscapes with different cameras if it can be from help for you. Good Luck!
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I have had both versions of the lens and definitely preferred the one with IS. With that said, the difference in price is significant and the non-stabilized version produces superb images. If you are shooting outdoors with plenty of light it is perfect. If light is an issue when shooting I would definitely save up for the IS version.
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Thank you for your comment. I found it very helpful. I naturally prefer Canon but really want the wide-angle offered in this Sony camcorder. Canon missed the boat on wide angle in my view.