Gear Talk > Lenses
A small walkabout lens - lay it on me!
FunPhotons:
OK I'm sick of trying to find a walkabout camera. None of them work for me, tried the Fuji X100 (want to buy one?), the Canon S100, a G12, etc. I just end up wishing I had my 5DMKII. Now there are situations where for weight and threatening considerations a smaller rig is preferred. So ... I need a small lens for my DSLR, ideally a wide angle.
I have a 50/1.4, which isn't that great. Slow to focus, IQ ... maybe my version has problems, it got touchy after some sand grains got in it, probably not worth trying to fix. Plus it's 50mm and too tight for me.
My dream focal length is 20mm but Canon seemingly has no good primes in that range. I don't like to rent, I prefer buying and deciding as it takes me months to figure out a new lens. So ... recommendations?
* Lens ideali around the size of the 50/1.4
* Prime
* Ideally wide, at least 24mm
Maybe the new 24IS? Dunno ...
Mt Spokane Photography:
In the USA, Canon has a flat rate to repair the 50mm f/1.4, about $133 plus tax. Its definitely worth a repair, selling used for about $350.
Wild:
How about the old EF 24mm f/2.8? It's small, decently sharp, and reasonably priced. However, it doesn't have usm, so it's got noisy AF and it's built like the 50 1.8. If you don't mind waiting, and paying significantly more, the new 24mm f/2.8 IS will probably be much better and still be small enough for you.
briansquibb:
An alternative, if you are happy with f/5.6 or slower, maybe the 17-40
koolman:
I use the voigtlander color skopar 20mm MF lens on a t2i. Super sharp and great colors from f/5.6 and smaller.
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