Wide angle lens

[Chisox2335]

I am getting a 5d3 and currently have a 70d. I own an EF 24-70 f4 and an efs 15-85.

Looking to do a little astro photography in Africa and I like landscape photography. Should I get the rokinon 14mm f2.8 for about $300 or look for a ef17-40 f4 for about $650 used.

Let me know what you guys think!
Thanks!

 

[Random Orbits]

The Rokinon is much better of the two for astro, but the 17-40 is more versatile for most other things. Can you afford both? 14mm is much wider than 17mm, so each has their uses, but given your preference for landscape over astro, I'd suggest the 17-40 if you could only get one.

 

[abcde12345]

A good in between would be getting the Tokina 16-28mm, which is sharper than Canon's own lens. It's not as sharp as Rokinon since it's a prime lens, but you get a zoom and motor.

 

[Chisox2335]

The Rokinon is much better of the two for astro, but the 17-40 is more versatile for most other things. Can you afford both? 14mm is much wider than 17mm, so each has their uses, but given your preference for landscape over astro, I'd suggest the 17-40 if you could only get one.

Given how much I've already spent this year Id prefer to only buy one.

 

[Chisox2335]

The Rokinon is much better of the two for astro, but the 17-40 is more versatile for most other things. Can you afford both? 14mm is much wider than 17mm, so each has their uses, but given your preference for landscape over astro, I'd suggest the 17-40 if you could only get one.

Given how much I've already spent this year Id prefer to only buy one.

I will have to look into the tokina. Thanks for the recommendation.

 

[AcutancePhotography]

Given how much I've already spent this year Id prefer to only buy one.

Budgeting is very important. Generally, I calculate what I can reasonably afford for camera stuff and then double it. ;D

My wife has an opposing opinion though.

 

[mrzero]

I'd get the 14mm Rokinon. The 17-40 would have too much overlap with your 24-70.

 

[Chisox2335]

I'd get the 14mm Rokinon. The 17-40 would have too much overlap with your 24-70.

I was thinking the same thing. I'd probably infrequently use 24-70 if I got the 17-40.

 

[bholliman]

Rokinon/Samyang 14mm 2.8 UMC. Excellent lens, very sharp with minimal coma. Great value.

 

[JLRoyal42]

I actually have my 17-40mm L for sale if your interested. I am interested in going lower than $650 as well. Let me know.

 

[Chisox2335]

I actually have my 17-40mm L for sale if your interested. I am interested in going lower than $650 as well. Let me know.

Canon has refurbs for $571 in stock right now. I'm going to stick with the rokinon. Thanks though

 

[dlleno]

is this the Rokinon y'all are raving about:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/769532-REG/Rokinon_FE14M_C_14mm_Ultra_Wide_Angle_f_2_8.html

and its the same as Samyang?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/859167-REG/Samyang_SY14M_C_14mm_f_2_8_Super_Wide.html

 

[Chisox2335]

is this the Rokinon y'all are raving about:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/769532-REG/Rokinon_FE14M_C_14mm_Ultra_Wide_Angle_f_2_8.html

and its the same as Samyang?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/859167-REG/Samyang_SY14M_C_14mm_f_2_8_Super_Wide.html

Yes. Rokinon samyang bower all the same

 

[scottkinfw]

That is the one. I have the Samyang version and love it. I don't use it often but when I do, it produces great pics with a unique perspective. If you are used to shooting manual, no problem. The manual focusing takes a bit of practice. For a tip, do that in live view and magnify to 10X. F8 is about the sweet spot. The distance marks on the focusing ring tend not to be that accurate so experiment with it before you go after the money shots.

sek

 

[KeithBreazeal]

I have the Rokinon 14 mm 2.8 and it's a stunning lens. It's the "go to lens" for night skies. For daytime use, live view is good to nail the manual focus. Really good sharp images wide open & even better at around 5.6 - 8.0. Chromatic aberration is almost non-existent and really nice results when shooting star fields or vintage cars with lots of chrome.

CAMELOPARDALID meteorite 2011a 23-24 May 2014 Bear River Dam © Keith Breazeal by Keith Breazeal Photography, on Flickr

Motherlode Cruise 2013 img2074 © Keith Breazeal by Keith Breazeal Photography, on Flickr

Rokinon 14mm f2.8 & Canon 5D Mark III © Keith Breazeal by Keith Breazeal Photography, on Flickr

I also have the Tokina 16-28 f2.8. This is a really good value for the price. I think is really gives Canon lenses a run for the money. The distortion isn't bad at 16 mm and might be a good choice for landscapes. The AF seems to be right on a pretty quick. It's well built and weighs an even 2 pounds!

NASA glider sunset Edwards AFB V3 © Keith Breazeal by Keith Breazeal Photography, on Flickr

B-29 FiFi Cockpit © Keith Breazeal by Keith Breazeal Photography, on Flickr

Canon 5D Mark III & Tokina 16-28 f2.8 © Keith Breazeal by Keith Breazeal Photography, on Flickr

 

[Chisox2335]

I was looking at the tokina obviously produces beautiful shots in the right hands.