wide angle needed

[cid]

hi gyus, straight to my problem, recently I found I'm missing some nice UWA lens...

my requirements are:

• nice build quality
• focal length somewhere between 15 - 20mm (the wider the better)
• AF is not necessary - but at least focus confirmation would be nice
• sharp
• price - the lower the better (but it doesn't mean 15mm Zeiss is not an option)
• weigth - again the lower the better, it's intended for travel use

 

[ajfotofilmagem]

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L fits in with what you describe. The new canon 16-35mm F4 is also very interesting.

 

[Loswr]

EF 16-35mm f/4L IS sounds like what you're looking for. The TS-E 17mm if you want the movements and will have time for tripod and setup.

 

[Random Orbits]

16-35 f/4 IS. Zoom is useful for travel, and this one is fixes a lot of corner softness of the previous Canon zooms (16-35 f/2.8 II and 17-40). Focal length range is useful for various applications, which reduces lens changes. Matches well with 24-70 f/2.8 II.

 

[cid]

Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L fits in with what you describe. The new canon 16-35mm F4 is also very interesting.

TS lens is very tempting option, but not sure I want it right now ... first I would like to have something easy and quick to use, simply said for travel

EF 16-35mm f/4L IS sounds like what you're looking for. The TS-E 17mm if you want the movements and will have time for tripod and setup.

Yes, right now I'm leaning towards 16-35mm, but I was interested if there are any other interesting options to consider

 

[Djaaf]

If you're looking for a zoom, the 16-35 f/4 L IS is probably your best bet.

If you're looking for something different, you may want to consider the Voigtlander 20mm f/3.5 Color Skoppar II.

It's the lightest and smallest UWA on Canon as far as I know, it's not too expensive (got mine used for 300€), got a great build-quality, manual focus with focus confirm and electronic management of the aperture... Not the sharpest you can find though (probably somewhere between the 17-40 and the 16-35 f/4), but it's good enough for me.

Djaaf.

 

[RLPhoto]

17-40L if your budget is under 600$. @ F/8 it's just fine.

16-35 F/4L is the best option at the moment. Sharp, IS, and relatively inexpensive. The zeiss 15mm would be negligible in IQ, perhaps better micro-contrast but really pricey.

TS 17mm if your really into landscapes and got the budget for it.

 

[cid]

If you're looking for a zoom, the 16-35 f/4 L IS is probably your best bet.

If you're looking for something different, you may want to consider the Voigtlander 20mm f/3.5 Color Skoppar II.

It's the lightest and smallest UWA on Canon as far as I know, it's not too expensive (got mine used for 300€), got a great build-quality, manual focus with focus confirm and electronic management of the aperture... Not the sharpest you can find though (probably somewhere between the 17-40 and the 16-35 f/4), but it's good enough for me.

Djaaf.

I have checked on Voightlander, but for me it lacks sharpness, if not it would be winner for me

 

[cid]

17-40L if your budget is under 600$. @ F/8 it's just fine.

16-35 F/4L is the best option at the moment. Sharp, IS, and relatively inexpensive. The zeiss 15mm would be negligible in IQ, perhaps better micro-contrast but really pricey.

TS 17mm if your really into landscapes and got the budget for it.

from what I have seen zeiss is top for me, but pricey, right now I'm leaning towards 16-35 f/4, 17-40 is not really interesting for me since it's old lens and new 16-35 is much better and not so much more expensive...

buuut back in my mind there is still possibility of new UWA presented in photokina :

 

[Khalai]

17-40L if your budget is under 600$. @ F/8 it's just fine.

16-35 F/4L is the best option at the moment. Sharp, IS, and relatively inexpensive. The zeiss 15mm would be negligible in IQ, perhaps better micro-contrast but really pricey.

TS 17mm if your really into landscapes and got the budget for it.

from what I have seen zeiss is top for me, but pricey, right now I'm leaning towards 16-35 f/4, 17-40 is not really interesting for me since it's old lens and new 16-35 is much better and not so much more expensive...

buuut back in my mind there is still possibility of new UWA presented in photokina :

Depends on how much you rush for it. If (and that's a big IF) such lens is announced at Photokina, it will take weeks, perhaps months to get it on the shelves. If you do not have the need for f/2.8, I'd go for the 16-35/4L IS if I were you. It complies with the requirement list you originally posted quite nicely IMHO.

 

[cid]

17-40L if your budget is under 600$. @ F/8 it's just fine.

16-35 F/4L is the best option at the moment. Sharp, IS, and relatively inexpensive. The zeiss 15mm would be negligible in IQ, perhaps better micro-contrast but really pricey.

TS 17mm if your really into landscapes and got the budget for it.

from what I have seen zeiss is top for me, but pricey, right now I'm leaning towards 16-35 f/4, 17-40 is not really interesting for me since it's old lens and new 16-35 is much better and not so much more expensive...

buuut back in my mind there is still possibility of new UWA presented in photokina :

Depends on how much you rush for it. If (and that's a big IF) such lens is announced at Photokina, it will take weeks, perhaps months to get it on the shelves. If you do not have the need for f/2.8, I'd go for the 16-35/4L IS if I were you. It complies with the requirement list you originally posted quite nicely IMHO.

I'm fully aware of that it won't be available immediately...

 

[tayassu]

The Zeiss 18mm f3.5. I'm surprised nobody has suggested it yet. Small, light lens with Focus Confirmation, great IQ and the best build quality you can get:
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Zeiss-18mm-f-3.5-ZE-Distagon-Lens-Review.aspx
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/655185-REG/Zeiss_1762_827_Distagon_T_18mm_f_3_5.html
Go for it!

 

[cid]

The Zeiss 18mm f3.5. I'm surprised nobody has suggested it yet. Small, light lens with Focus Confirmation, great IQ and the best build quality you can get:
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Zeiss-18mm-f-3.5-ZE-Distagon-Lens-Review.aspx
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/655185-REG/Zeiss_1762_827_Distagon_T_18mm_f_3_5.html
Go for it!

very nice option, I'll check the review and maaaybe even in local store

 

[nc0b]

I wasn't happy with any of the Canon wide angle primes or zooms a year of so ago, so I bought a mint condition Zeiss 18mm f/3.5 for $999.00. Couldn't be happier, and it fulfills all your requirements. Now that the new Canon F4 zoom is out, it would warrant serious consideration. For my needs I see no reason to change from the Zeiss to the new Canon zoom, as the images I get from the 18mm are excellent. I use it on a 6D or a 5D Classic.

 

[dryanparker]

I'm in love with the Zeiss 15/2.8, but it comes at a steep price. I wanted the very best UWA lens for landscape and architecture, and its quality is undeniable.

That said, I've heard amazing things about the new 16-35/4. I'm sure it's fantastic, and far more versatile than the Zeiss 15.

Good luck!

 

[Ruined]

hi gyus, straight to my problem, recently I found I'm missing some nice UWA lens...

my requirements are:

• nice build quality
• focal length somewhere between 15 - 20mm (the wider the better)
• AF is not necessary - but at least focus confirmation would be nice
• sharp
• price - the lower the better (but it doesn't mean 15mm Zeiss is not an option)
• weigth - again the lower the better, it's intended for travel use

Can you go a bit longer on the focal length, as an EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM would satisfy everything you asked for except it would be 4mm longer than you asked for. Ridiculously great lens for the price, sharp, low flare, great build quality and small+light for travel. There really is no lens comparable to it (combo of low price, autofocus, small size, light weight, good sharpness, excellent flare control, good build quality, IS, USM) in the 21mm and under department - perfect travel landscape lens.

 

[cid]

I wasn't happy with any of the Canon wide angle primes or zooms a year of so ago, so I bought a mint condition Zeiss 18mm f/3.5 for $999.00. Couldn't be happier, and it fulfills all your requirements. Now that the new Canon F4 zoom is out, it would warrant serious consideration. For my needs I see no reason to change from the Zeiss to the new Canon zoom, as the images I get from the 18mm are excellent. I use it on a 6D or a 5D Classic.

nice to hear that, I just checked at local store web site, they have both of them, so I can compare and I still have to go there to get loose zooming ring fixed on my 24-70

 

[cid]

I'm in love with the Zeiss 15/2.8, but it comes at a steep price. I wanted the very best UWA lens for landscape and architecture, and its quality is undeniable.

That said, I've heard amazing things about the new 16-35/4. I'm sure it's fantastic, and far more versatile than the Zeiss 15.

Good luck!

yes, Zeiss 15mm is my dream UWA lens, but as said, the price is too high right now :-[

 

[cid]

hi gyus, straight to my problem, recently I found I'm missing some nice UWA lens...

my requirements are:

• nice build quality
• focal length somewhere between 15 - 20mm (the wider the better)
• AF is not necessary - but at least focus confirmation would be nice
• sharp
• price - the lower the better (but it doesn't mean 15mm Zeiss is not an option)
• weigth - again the lower the better, it's intended for travel use

Can you go a bit longer on the focal length, as an EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM would satisfy everything you asked for except it would be 4mm longer than you asked for. Ridiculously great lens for the price, sharp, low flare, great build quality and small+light for travel. There really is no lens comparable to it (combo of low price, autofocus, small size, light weight, good sharpness, excellent flare control, good build quality, IS, USM) in the 21mm and under department - perfect travel landscape lens.

it could be ideal for travel, but it's not option right now for me, I'm looking to get something wider than 24mm since I got it covered with my 24-70 and right now I feel I would rather fill the gaps in my set (UWA and fast prime) than having multiple lenses of same FL

 

[cid]

Soo I had the opportunity to try both Zeiss 18mm and Canon 16-35 f/4 and they are both great

Zeiss
+build quality, the feel when focussing, compact, weight

Canon
+wider, more coverage, no extending while zooming, price

too bad I couldn't try Zeiss 15

I really loved the look and feel of Zeiss, but Canon will be probably smarter and more versatile choice