Wide angle for a full frame?

[Disneyfalcon]

Hi everyone! After several years of not being happy with my 50D, I am finally upgrading to the Canon 5D Mark III this month (insert dancing banana smiley here) and need to replace a couple of lenses to accommodate the full frame.

I’ve got a 24-70L which I love and will be keeping of course, but I need to replace my Sigma 8-16.I have really liked it a lot too, and would love to get something similar.I know my 24-70 will feel a lot wider, but I still think I’d like more of an ultra wide.

The 17-40L is a good price for an L lens, but the F/4 scares me.I know I will love the increased low light capability of a full frame, and an F/4 shouldn’t scare me, but I’m a natural light photographer and live in the F/2 range when I can.Should I fork out even more for the 16-35L?The Sigma 12-24?Anything else you’d recommend?

My other lenses are longer prime lenses, just FYI.

Thanks for the help!

 

[Disneyfalcon]

My fonts are wonky! Don't know why?!

 

[KeithVH]

I am going thru this problem too. The only thing I'm sure about is to stay away from the Sigmas. They vignette pretty badly, moreso the wider they get for FF. What about the 16-35/f2.8L? Although $1,500 is a chunk of change.

 

[Disneyfalcon]

I am going thru this problem too. The only thing I'm sure about is to stay away from the Sigmas. They vignette pretty badly, moreso the wider they get for FF. What about the 16-35/f2.8L? Although $1,500 is a chunk of change.

Well shoot! I was reading some good reviews of the Sigma 12-24. I'll have to look for some more information on the vignetting.

The 16-25 is probably my first choice because of the 2.8. But if I can find something wider (with no vignetting) for less, I may have to try it.

 

[Disneyfalcon]

Oh, and I thought I'd found true love last night with the Canon 14mm 2.8 until I saw the $2200 price tag. Ouch!!

 

[ddbowdoin]

Oh, and I thought I'd found true love last night with the Canon 14mm 2.8 until I saw the $2200 price tag. Ouch!!

if you're spending cake on the body don't cheap out on the front end... that's like having a Ferrari without an engine

 

[NowInc]

Going full frame is a huge step...it basically will take you from casual hobbyist to on the verge of professional hobbyist (I know that term makes no sense). Everything will start getting more expensive once you go full, especially lenses. Don't go cheap..you WILL regret it. A good camera body is nice and all, but in the end..good GLASS is WAY more important. I usually tell people that if they have to choose between a new expensive body or a new expensive lens, I tell them to go for the lens as it will make MORE of a difference.

 

[Disneyfalcon]

if you're spending cake on the body don't cheap out on the front end... that's like having a Ferrari without an engine

I hear you. I've got SOME cake on the front end too though. I was just thinking if I could save a little on some other lenses that would be great.

After reading through 100's of reviews, I'm leaning towards the 16-35L right now. Anybody have it or have experience with it?

 

[ddbowdoin]

Going full frame is a huge step...it basically will take you from casual hobbyist to on the verge of professional hobbyist (I know that term makes no sense). Everything will start getting more expensive once you go full, especially lenses. Don't go cheap..you WILL regret it. A good camera body is nice and all, but in the end..good GLASS is WAY more important. I usually tell people that if they have to choose between a new expensive body or a new expensive lens, I tell them to go for the lens as it will make MORE of a difference.

yes.. the 70-200 VRII is the sharpest, fastest lens in my bag despite it being HUGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

 

[Disneyfalcon]

Going full frame is a huge step...it basically will take you from casual hobbyist to on the verge of professional hobbyist (I know that term makes no sense). Everything will start getting more expensive once you go full, especially lenses. Don't go cheap..you WILL regret it. A good camera body is nice and all, but in the end..good GLASS is WAY more important. I usually tell people that if they have to choose between a new expensive body or a new expensive lens, I tell them to go for the lens as it will make MORE of a difference.

Thanks NowInc. It is a huge step, that's why it's taken so long! I built up the lenses a little before I was ready for the camera. Although I can not tell you how much I have disliked the 50D and how hard it's been to keep it.

I bought the Sigma ultra wide back in November and I was not expecting to love it as much as I do. I was planning on the 70-200L next, but the fun I've had with the ultra wide has really thrown me.

 

[Disneyfalcon]

yes.. the 70-200 VRII is the sharpest, fastest lens in my bag despite it being HUGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

I rented the 70-200L for our Alaska cruise and I did love it, but boy do I need to work on my arm muscles!! It was hard for me to handle at times. That won't stop me from buying it of course!

 

[ddbowdoin]

I rented the 70-200L for our Alaska cruise and I did love it, but boy do I need to work on my arm muscles!! It was hard for me to handle at times. That won't stop me from buying it of course!

YES, it weighs about 3.5lbs. It hurts the wrists after a long day in the hands.

 

[ddbowdoin]

Going full frame is a huge step...it basically will take you from casual hobbyist to on the verge of professional hobbyist (I know that term makes no sense). Everything will start getting more expensive once you go full, especially lenses. Don't go cheap..you WILL regret it. A good camera body is nice and all, but in the end..good GLASS is WAY more important. I usually tell people that if they have to choose between a new expensive body or a new expensive lens, I tell them to go for the lens as it will make MORE of a difference.

I actually sold my d700... to me, when compared to the d7000 the gap was very small. The D700 wasn't that impressive a high ISO, it was simply an older FF body. Now, the D800 and D4 are completely different stories... but just really expensive solution to getting cleaner images at high ISO's

Again, my 350 dollar Mamiya produces better images (when properly exposed) than a D800.

 

[Disneyfalcon]

YES, it weighs about 3.5lbs. It hurts the wrists after a long day in the hands.

Exactly. Or even a short day in my case.

 

[wiigirl]

Oh, and I thought I'd found true love last night with the Canon 14mm 2.8 until I saw the $2200 price tag. Ouch!!

I still want it though!

 

[Disneyfalcon]

I still want it though!

Okay, me too.