I've bought an ultra-wide angle lens! I mentioned in yesterday's post that I was going to buy a second-hand Canon 10-22mm lens, and I drove to Derby to pick it up and pay for it. It cost me £500 with a Canon hood and new UV filter thrown in, and a six-month guarantee from a reputable dealer. Considering they go on eBay for anything between £440-500 and mine is in mint condition, I think it's a decent deal.
As soon as I bought it I went for a brief walk to test the lens, and just around the corner from the shop was the perfect subject.
This is Derby Cathedral, which is at the epicentre of the city. I struggled to choose between the colour and this monochrome version, as I thought the clouds looked better in the colour but the cathedral looks more dramatic in this picture. I eventually decided on the black and white because the cathedral takes up the majority of the frame. And as you probably know I'm a big fan of black and whites anyway...
I love this lens! I've only taken about a dozen photos with it so far, but it's definitely a keeper. My cousin was raving about it last night too as he tried it out in a shop, and that just convinced me further that I wanted this excellent lens. It's so sharp too! I was zooming right in during editing and it retained so much detail. Apparently it would have fallen into Canon's 'L' range if it could be used on a full frame body and if it was weather sealed, which doesn't surprise me.
Tomorrow I'm going to Brighton, which is why I wanted to get this lens now. I hope to get some nice coastal shots, although I'm only staying for one night and the weather isn't meant to be ideal as rain is forecast. I won't be posting tomorrow, but I will be taking plenty of photos and will publish them later this weekend.
Semi-professional photographer based in Nottingham, England, I shoot mainly events and weddings. I'll be posting my work using my Fujis - X100S and X-Pro1.
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Ooh, new toy! Nothing like it. Fab pic, grand old cathedral isnt it? Nice shot, like B&W too.
Enjoy Brighton, my old hometown. Spoilt for images there, its a great place for photographers. Enjoy and will keep fingers crossed over the rain!
oh very nice shot , great angle and looks tops in black n white !!
you little ripper about the lens woooohooooo !!! ur going to love it as much as i love mine !!! such amazing colours and detail as u already know !!!
looking forward to ur coastal shots !!
beautiful in black & white! it really makes the architectural details stand out and the wide angle lens gives you an idea of how impressive the cathedral tower when built in the 16th century.
i can't wait to see the pix from Brighton. I love that town!
Enjoy Brighton, my old hometown. Spoilt for images there, its a great place for photographers. Enjoy and will keep fingers crossed over the rain!
you little ripper about the lens woooohooooo !!! ur going to love it as much as i love mine !!! such amazing colours and detail as u already know !!!
looking forward to ur coastal shots !!
great shot, as always, Vik.
Congrats on your new purchase!
i can't wait to see the pix from Brighton. I love that town!