Best Buy:Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens
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Inner focusing system with USM Closest Focusing Distance 0.28m / 0.9 ft. Zoom System Rotating type Filter Size 82mm Max. Diameter x Length, Weight 3.3" x 4.1", 1.3 lb. / 83.5 x 103mm, 600g
- 16-35mm ultra-wide-angle zoom lens with f/2.8 maximum aperture
- 3 high-precision aspherical lens elements produce superior image quality
- Circular aperture produces natural background blur at wider apertures
- Ring-type USM for fast and quiet autofocusing; internal focusing
- Measures 3.5 inches in diameter and 4.4 inches long; 1-year warranty
- Measures 3.5 inches in diameter and 4.4 inches long , 1-year warranty
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens Reviews
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens Reviews
| 146 of 151 people found the following review helpful  Modest improvement mostly for full frame users, By George (Salt Lake City, Utah) - See all my reviews This review is from: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens (Camera) I have owned both this and the original version. The new lens is better in the corners and flares less but the corners are still a little soft at f2.8 and you can get the lens to flare a little if you try. I haven't seen the loss of clarity above 20mm that others reported. Perhaps you would see a slight difference in eyelashes if you did a lot of portraits but this is probably not the best choice for a portrait lens. It is a somewhat better lens for shooting landscapes and other shots where edge to edge clarity is important.But the differences between the two versions are minor and in some instances irrelevant. If you don't shoot a full frame camera the soft edges don't appear in the photo. And flare is a minimal issue at most. It rarely appears and is easy to fix in Photoshop if it does. I would opt for the original if I didn't shoot full frame based on the price difference alone. My only problem with the original was when I had to shoot hand held... Read more 90 of 94 people found the following review helpful Going on vacation?, By This review is from: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens (Camera) Many people have stated the facts about this lens. Instead of restating them, let me add what I use it for:For nature photography, this is the only lens I need. Just put something pretty in the foreground (flowers, rocks, etc.) and let the lens magically stretch out the horizon to add drama and flair to the shot. Makes beaches MAGICAL... Makes forests imposing. Adds desolation to the desert. And from a business perspective: As a wedding shooter, I use it to stretch out small/boring churches and make them more dramatic. It is also great to use from above for dancefloor shots and really makes the shots DYNAMIC and interesting. And finally: If you are deciding between this and the 17-40, let me save you some time... there is a huge difference between 16mm and 17mm. Don't waste time buying the 17 and then selling it at a loss to upgrade like I did. If you're going to go wide.. go wide baby. ;) 276 of 313 people found the following review helpful  Better at 16, but goes soft after 24mm, By This review is from: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens (Camera) UPDATE: Since posting this review, I have done further experimentation and am coming to a conclusion (no new info from Canon thus far) that (in addition to this lens's gaussian factor) this new version is just more difficult for current camera bodies to focus, which is probably 70 percent of the problem that I'm seeing. Since this was released for the new 1DmIII camera body, we can hope that the 19 enhanced cross-type sensors will handle this lens better than current bodies. I am leaving the rest of the review as written, because the tradeoff against the long end is real, as is the gaussian effect beyond 24mm relative to the original version. Also because it accuratley reflects how others will encounter this same phenomenon. Based on this, I would up my star rating to 3.5 if they had decimals.... Also: Would like to clarify my remark below about it cleaning up the corners as advertised. I mean that remark to apply to the 16-20mm range only, because at 24mm I have a test shot showing a... Read more |
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Best Buy:Wide Angle/Macro Lens FOR THE CANON DIGITAL REBEL T3I T2I 550D.THIS LENS ATTACH DIRECTLY TO THE FOLLOWING CANON LENSES 18-55mm, 75-300mm, 50mm 1.4 , 55-200mm
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Professional Digital Super Wide Angle Lens attaches to most cameras, camcorders and lenses with 52mm filter threads. The world's finest super wide panoramic lens attachment. Optimized for use in digital equipment. Among the many makes whose products it fits are Sony, JVC, Olympus, Canon, Nikon and others.
This excellent lens can be separated in two pieces (unscrewed): macro part and wide angle part. So you can use it both ways: like macro lens (without wide angle part) and like wide angle with macro together! This is a very unique feature of this lens for its price. So please notice, this lens consists of two parts: macro part and wide angle part
- High Speed Auto Focus
- Multi Coated Optical Glass, High Speed Auto Focus, High Quality Crystal Optics
- Fits thread 58mm, Black Professional barrel
- Digital resolution Day and Night
- Front and Rear caps, soft pouch included
Wide Angle/Macro Lens FOR THE CANON DIGITAL REBEL T3I T2I 550D.THIS LENS ATTACH DIRECTLY TO THE FOLLOWING CANON LENSES 18-55mm, 75-300mm, 50mm 1.4 , 55-200mm Reviews
Wide Angle/Macro Lens FOR THE CANON DIGITAL REBEL T3I T2I 550D.THIS LENS ATTACH DIRECTLY TO THE FOLLOWING CANON LENSES 18-55mm, 75-300mm, 50mm 1.4 , 55-200mm Reviews
| 13 of 14 people found the following review helpful great lens for the money, By bocajoe@comcast.net "Boca Joe" (US-Maryland) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Wide Angle/Macro Lens FOR THE CANON DIGITAL REBEL T3I T2I 550D.THIS LENS ATTACH DIRECTLY TO THE FOLLOWING CANON LENSES 18-55mm, 75-300mm, 50mm 1.4 , 55-200mm (Electronics) This lens is fantantic for the money. I take a lot of macro shots and didn't want to invest in a big clunky separate lens. This does the trick perfectly.I just upgraded to a digital SLR and didn't want to buy a separate lens. This screws onto the existing lens and not only does the macro but the wide angle too. I can leave it on my regular 28-55mm lens all the time. You do get a "tunnel" effect at the corners at the widest angle but if you zoom in just a bit , it disappears. I kinda like the effect with the tunnel on some photos. It is what it is for the money- a great value. Joe 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful Get what you pay for, By Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Wide Angle/Macro Lens FOR THE CANON DIGITAL REBEL T3I T2I 550D.THIS LENS ATTACH DIRECTLY TO THE FOLLOWING CANON LENSES 18-55mm, 75-300mm, 50mm 1.4 , 55-200mm (Electronics) decent wide angle lens attachment, not going to be as good as a professional wide angle, but it gets the job done. Some vignetting when fully zoomed out. If you're looking for a professional wide angle lens, this attachment is not what you're looking for. Though, at such a low price it's a nice piece to have if you don't want to spend $500 on a pro lens. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful  Good for the $$, Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Wide Angle/Macro Lens FOR THE CANON DIGITAL REBEL T3I T2I 550D.THIS LENS ATTACH DIRECTLY TO THE FOLLOWING CANON LENSES 18-55mm, 75-300mm, 50mm 1.4 , 55-200mm (Electronics) This item is good for the money and the Quality is great too!! I got it for my Canon 550D camera as it said it made for it,,,, but beware!!! at full wide angle it has Vignetting!!! you have to zoom it out hafe way between 18mm and 24mm on the stock 18-55mm Canon Lens. |
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Best Buy:Tokina AT-X 116 Pro DX AF 11-16mm f/2.8 Lens For Nikon
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The Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX AF 11-16mm f/2.8 Lens provides an ultra-wide angle and a fast aperture for better photography in low-light situations. Many photojournalists consider having an f/2.8 aperture a must for any lens in their camera bag.
Based on the outstanding optical design of the AT-X 124 PRO DX (12-24mm f/4) lens, the AT-X 116 PRO DX has a slightly shorter zoom range to maintain optical quality at wide apertures.
- Front & Rear Caps
- MH777 Lens Hood
Tokina AT-X 116 Pro DX AF 11-16mm f/2.8 Lens For Nikon Reviews
Tokina AT-X 116 Pro DX AF 11-16mm f/2.8 Lens For Nikon Reviews
| 166 of 166 people found the following review helpful A better solution than the Nikon 10-24., By AWBoater (USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Tokina AT-X 116 Pro DX AF 11-16mm f/2.8 Lens For Nikon (Accessory) I actually bought this lens from Amazon as a kit, which included a 77mm low profile UV filter and camera cleaning kit. But since all of the reviews for this lens are here, I am posting my review here as well.I was in the market for a super-wide angle DX lens, and I had originally considered a Nikon 10-24. Then I ran across this lens in several reviews that suggested the Tokina might be a great alternative. I own several Nikon lenses, and this is the first time I did not buy a Nikon lens. I am really glad I bought the Tokina 11-16 lens. My first consideration was the focal length. The reason I am purchasing the lens is for a super-wide angle, so the 10mm of the Nikon vs. the 11mm of the Tokina was the most important concern. Published specifications indicate a 109 Deg Field-of-View for the Nikon, and 104 Deg for the Tokina. Doing a bit of math suggests a 4% wider image for the Nikon. But what does that really mean? I finally found a review... Read more 112 of 117 people found the following review helpful Great Lens, By Sammy (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Tokina AT-X 116 Pro DX AF 11-16mm f/2.8 Lens For Nikon (Accessory) This is the best wide-angle lens around for cameras with Nikon DX sized sensors. It's got great optical quality, and with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 it's faster than competing wide-angle lenses.The only cautionary note I would add is that although the Tokina lens itself is built like a tank, Tokina lens caps seem to be less sturdy. At least, that's the conclusion I reached after the lens cap on my Tokina broke after my camera dropped a few inches onto a tatami mat in Japan. In looking at the broken cap, I wasn't too impressed by its construction with its tiny fragile looking, broken plastic clips. I now have a Nikon lens cap on the lens. If you get this lens, I suggest protecting your investment by buying a Nikon 77mm lens cap for it and ditching the one that comes with the camera. 47 of 48 people found the following review helpful Very good performance, This review is from: Tokina AT-X 116 Pro DX AF 11-16mm f/2.8 Lens For Nikon (Accessory) I have had this lens for about 6 month. It is an excellent lens. Construction is Nikon pro quality. It produces very good results with DX body at all apertures, of course a bit better stepped down. Edge performance is significantly better than 12-24 both Nikon and Tokina. It can also be used on a full frame cameras. I used it on D700. At 16mm it has insignificant levels of falloff in the corners, 15 is still usable. |
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