I'm looking for a good wide angle for my upcoming trip to Iceland and Sweden for my Canon 7D. I've narrowed it to the 17-40mm f/4L, 16-35mm f/2.8L or a prime (likely the 24mm f/1.4L). Does anyone have any of the above, and if so, what do you think of it? I intend to run over to Adorama on lunch this week and try them out but I figured I'd ask here first. Thanks!
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I have the 16-35 f/2.8L, but I use it on my 5D which is a full frame crop factor. The equivalent on the 7D would be a 10-20mm. It all depends on what you intend to use it for. I use mine primarily for city shots, not landscape. In any case, it's an excellent quality lens.
Ask Michael Elliott how he is enjoying his Tammy 10-24. I think for the price it does the job very well especially when you consider the amount of use you will give it. I enjoy mine, but you are closer to Michael and I am sure you have witnessed at least some of his work with that lens.
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That's a great shopping list, those are three awesome lenses! Would love to own any of them!
I would agree with the comments that even 16mm isn't all *that* wide-angle on a 7D, though. The difference between 10mm and 16mm is very significant and will make a huge difference.
I have the Sigma 10-20mm lens, but given your budget I'd be looking at either the Canon 10-22mm lens, or the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 lens, which are the two highest-quality wide-angle lenses for Canon crop-sensor cameras.
It all depends on what you mean by wide-angle, though -- if 16-17mm is enough then go with one of the L lenses.
My favourite lens is a 9-18mm. My preference is for ultra wide because wide is never wide enough. I have an old Tamron OM mount 17mm prime which today would be 8.5mm in the digital format lenses. I realized ultra wide was way to go after visiting Grand Canyon: 14mm just isn't wide enough.
@melissapike@peterdegraaff Been to Iceland a few times and all I can say the landscape is epic and vast! At the time of my visits I didn't have access to an ultra wide angle lens but definitely wished I'd had one to use! Have a fabulous trip whichever lens you pick though!
My Dad has the Sigma 10-20 mm and it is fantastic but probably not within your budget?
With the crop factor on a 7D, the lenses you're considering won't be all that wide. I would highly recommend the Canon EF-S 10-22mm which is an excellent lens. It's nice and light too, but it doesn't skimp on optical quality. I have this lens and it's one of my favourites. It's makes for a good combo with the 24-105 L.
If you're going to Reykjavik you'll want the extra wide angle of a 10m lens to take photos of the church (Hallgrimskirkja). I'm jealous of your trip, BTW. I've been to Reykjavik before and I'd like to go back (I wasn't into photography at the time) and Sweden is also on my list of places to visit. Have fun. Let us know what you go with.
@kannafoot Makes a great point which I had not even thought of. I also have. 5d full frame camera so my 16-35mm works well for me. You got some good suggestions here but definitely look for wider for your 7d. I can't wait to see pictures of your trip.
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I would agree with the comments that even 16mm isn't all *that* wide-angle on a 7D, though. The difference between 10mm and 16mm is very significant and will make a huge difference.
I have the Sigma 10-20mm lens, but given your budget I'd be looking at either the Canon 10-22mm lens, or the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 lens, which are the two highest-quality wide-angle lenses for Canon crop-sensor cameras.
It all depends on what you mean by wide-angle, though -- if 16-17mm is enough then go with one of the L lenses.
My Dad has the Sigma 10-20 mm and it is fantastic but probably not within your budget?
If you're going to Reykjavik you'll want the extra wide angle of a 10m lens to take photos of the church (Hallgrimskirkja). I'm jealous of your trip, BTW. I've been to Reykjavik before and I'd like to go back (I wasn't into photography at the time) and Sweden is also on my list of places to visit. Have fun. Let us know what you go with.