Best Wide Angle Lens for interior shots - GoFuckYourself.com

shuki · 03-20-2007, 12:10 PM

I know this is kinda off topic as I am looking for interior shots but what would you guys consider to be the best wide angle lens to get the best interior shots.

Jenny S. · 03-20-2007, 01:32 PM

For digital a 12 - 24 mm f/4G DX ED-IF. If you are on a more resonable budget a AF-S DX 18-70 mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED will do too. Refrain from crap like Sigma and Tokina.

shuki · 03-21-2007, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenny S.

For digital a 12 - 24 mm f/4G DX ED-IF. If you are on a more resonable budget a AF-S DX 18-70 mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED will do too. Refrain from crap like Sigma and Tokina.

Thanks a bunch!

rowan · 03-21-2007, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by shuki

I know this is kinda off topic as I am looking for interior shots but what would you guys consider to be the best wide angle lens to get the best interior shots.

Which camera? (or at the least, lens mount)

Despite what Jenny S says, the Sigma 12-24mm can be a good lens... just make sure you buy it from somewhere where you can actually mount a couple to pick the best one. I believe it's currently the widest angle full frame 35mm lens.

damm · 03-21-2007, 02:17 PM

I refuse to buy anything from Sigma.

When I researched purchasing my Nikon D80, I tried it with a Nikkor, and then with a Sigma.

The Focus time alone made me buy it with a Nikkor.

It's really sad, I even got it into an infinite focus loop.

Reminds me when I bought my old Canon EOS, and bought it with Sigma Lenses.

I remember how I always used manual focus because I could not depend on the automatic focus to work.

It's always a good idea to 'try' your lenses before you buy them, to make sure they will work for you in your situation in a pinch.

It's horrible to loose out on a picture because your Camera and or brand new purchase fails on you.

rowan · 03-22-2007, 07:44 AM

See above... I've used a Sigma 12-24mm (on a Canon) and loved it. That particular lens has an ultrasonic motor so the focussing is quick and quiet.

The reason I no longer have it is because it was stolen.

shuki · 04-05-2007, 06:38 AM

I ended up with a 10-22mm for my Canon 30D

Chris · 04-05-2007, 06:47 AM

bet you can snatch this up

http://cgi.ebay.com/Nikon-18-70-mm-f...QQcmdZViewItem

for a decent price - it is a 400$ lens

i need a new short focal lenght lens aswell but not looking to spend 400$ :-/

rowan · 04-05-2007, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by shuki

I ended up with a 10-22mm for my Canon 30D

lol, so you ignored everything in this thread anyway.

I checked and the Sigma EF 12-24 sells for the same price as the Canon EF-S 10-22mm at my local shop. You do realise that the EF-S mount can only be used on the 10D/20D/30D/300D/350D/400D bodies? If you ever upgrade to a full frame sensor such as the 5D then you will not be able to use the EF-S 10-22mm... but you can use the EF 12-24mm.

shuki · 04-05-2007, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rowan

lol, so you ignored everything in this thread anyway.

I checked and the Sigma EF 12-24 sells for the same price as the Canon EF-S 10-22mm at my local shop. You do realise that the EF-S mount can only be used on the 10D/20D/30D/300D/350D/400D bodies? If you ever upgrade to a full frame sensor such as the 5D then you will not be able to use the EF-S 10-22mm... but you can use the EF 12-24mm.

I had to use a gift card up and that is the only lens they had that would work for us.

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03-21-2007, 02:17 PM	#5
damm Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5	I refuse to buy anything from Sigma. When I researched purchasing my Nikon D80, I tried it with a Nikkor, and then with a Sigma. The Focus time alone made me buy it with a Nikkor. It's really sad, I even got it into an infinite focus loop. Reminds me when I bought my old Canon EOS, and bought it with Sigma Lenses. I remember how I always used manual focus because I could not depend on the automatic focus to work. It's always a good idea to 'try' your lenses before you buy them, to make sure they will work for you in your situation in a pinch. It's horrible to loose out on a picture because your Camera and or brand new purchase fails on you.

03-22-2007, 07:44 AM	#6
rowan Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 17,393	See above... I've used a Sigma 12-24mm (on a Canon) and loved it. That particular lens has an ultrasonic motor so the focussing is quick and quiet. The reason I no longer have it is because it was stolen.