Canon 24mm f/2.8....anyone have an opinion?

[cheryl_bain]

Looking for a good, starter WA....I've got a low budget unfortunately. Anyone have any experience with this lens? Good or bad?

[OsmosisStudios]

On your T1i, the 24mm f/2.8 isn't exactly wide angle. It's a 36mm equivalent, which is getting into the normal territory.

[cheryl_bain]

hmm...ok...is there anything you could suggest? I really have no idea. Is it possible to just use the 18-55?

[WVCoalMiner]

If you are wanting a WA look at the 10-20mm
Here's a SIgma for under $500 http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-10mm-Cam.../dp/B001S63A0C

[cheryl_bain]

Thanks WV but unfortunately, I live in Canada and Amazon won't ship to me

[RichardTaylor]

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Just pick a 10/12-20/24 that meets your needs

I am happy with my Tokina 12-24 however there are some better lenses in that range out there now.

[inkista]

Originally Posted by cheryl_bain

Is it possible to just use the 18-55?

Yes. The 18-55 is the cheapest wide angle lens Canon makes. Stop it down to f/8, use it on a tripod or with fast enough shutter speeds, and it'll get you some good stuff.





And both of those were with the older, fuzzier, non-IS version of the 18-55.

18mm is wide angle on a crop body. The 10-22 everybody is pushing is an ultrawide.

[BCampbell]

I agree, the newer 18-55mm is a pretty decent lens, and great for the money.

The only thing it can't really do is be fast. While the 24mm and 28mm f/2.8 Canon's are faster, if you're looking for "wider than the 50mm f/1.8" (which many people are when they say "wide) and fast, the 28mm f/1.8 is an excellent bargain.

[inkista]

The 28/1.8 used to be an excellent bargain when it sold for around $350. Now it's around $450, and it's less easy to justify as a purchase, sadly. The Sigma 30/1.4 tends to garner the votes for that price range, these days.

[BCampbell]

I think it's still a great lens for the price. The Sigma really is the only offering that compares near the price point, but also remember the Sigma is APS-C only. They're both nice choices; easily an improvement over the 24/2.8 and 28/2.8. It's a small hop from those to either of the above, and then a big jump to the next level. I don't see anything wrong with either choice, assuming you're sticking with APS-C Canons.