Canon fast wide prime

[ryan_lau100]

Looking for something wider than 24mm and faster than 2.8. Someone had mentioned the siggy 20/1.8 but it got mixed reviews.

Can anyone recommend something that will be faster than f2 that has acceptable results?

Took a look at the Canon 14/2.8, 16-35/2.8, and siggy 20/1.8.

Seems the Siggy is the only option so far.

[joejoo]

It's Sigma, not 'siggy'. It's Tamron, not 'tammy'.

You don't sound 'cool' by using this stupid sounding euphemisms.

Back on topic, just curious to know what you are shooting that requires something so wide AND fast.

[ryan_lau100]

It's Sigma, not 'siggy'. It's Tamron, not 'tammy'.

You don't sound 'cool' by using this stupid sounding euphemisms.

Back on topic, just curious to know what you are shooting that requires something so wide AND fast.

Didn't know I was trying to be cool. There are many other things said on boards that can be nit picked but if I must be so proper yes the Sigma 20/1.8 is what I am asking about.

I shoot mainly weddings and I am mainly an ambient shooter. I have the 35 working hard most of the time but sometimes I find myself up against a wall and can't get wide enough. I have the 24-70 but its slow and still not as wide as I'd like.

[gotak]

Here you go:

http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/29...report--review

[j27lee]

You don't sound 'cool' by using this stupid sounding euphemisms.

You don't sound 'knowledgeable' by using 'euphemism' incorrectly.

[ryan_lau100]

Here you go:

http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/29...report--review

Thanks for the link but that relates to the APS-C sensor cameras.

I'm on FF atm.

Was hoping to hear some others chime in with alternatives to the Sigma and what they feel is the better choice.

From that review it seems like the Sigma is a weak performer... Wide open it has a full 1EV vignette. I can't imagine what it would be like on a FF. Same goes with distortion.

[ryan_lau100]

You don't sound 'knowledgeable' by using 'euphemism' incorrectly.

Honestly I think I've contributed quite a fair share of knowledge to the RFD community especially in the photo forums. Comments like that made by joejoo bickering over things that don't relate to the thread makes me want to stop posting altogether.

I don't mind being challenged with comments I make if it actually makes a difference to a thread but to call me out on something like that just irks me.

[Borbor]

It's Sigma, not 'siggy'. It's Tamron, not 'tammy'.

You don't sound 'cool' by using this stupid sounding euphemisms.

Back on topic, just curious to know what you are shooting that requires something so wide AND fast.

does it really ****ing matter?

[CSAgent]

It's Sigma, not 'siggy'. It's Tamron, not 'tammy'.

You don't sound 'cool' by using this stupid sounding euphemisms.

Back on topic, just curious to know what you are shooting that requires something so wide AND fast.

Someone didn't have their coffee/tea/booze this morning.

[thelefteyeguy]

D1 with 28mm f/1.4 ...this will be true 28mm...oops that's nikon ...


just sub another canon full frame


...btw...any wider...things are going to look mightly distorted

[bpopd]

D1 with 28mm f/1.4 ...this will be true 28mm...oops that's nikon ...


just sub another canon full frame


...btw...any wider...things are going to look mightly distorted

The D1 was full frame?

[Borbor]

Someone didn't have their coffee/tea/booze this morning.

No

Someone found piss in their cornflakes this morning.

[ryan_lau100]

D1 with 28mm f/1.4 ...this will be true 28mm...oops that's nikon ...


just sub another canon full frame


...btw...any wider...things are going to look mightly distorted

haha ya ya ya..

you are right about the distortion part. The way I see it its better to have a photo that is distorted rather than no photo at all (or with people missing from the two sides)

only a few times has my 24-70 not gotten me out of those situations.

booo to no fast wide primes. but hey at least we have the sweetness of the red ring 24/35/50/85

[sfu_engineer]

Well for a wide prime you might not need too fast since it's so wide it'll be easier to handhold it at a slower shutter speed. Unfortunately this doesn't stop motion though so you'll need a faster lens for that. Personally I very much enjoy my 24mm F1.4 but I wouldn't mind the14mm F2.8 rectilinear lens as it's not a fisheye.

[ryan_lau100]

Well for a wide prime you might not need too fast since it's so wide it'll be easier to handhold it at a slower shutter speed. Unfortunately this doesn't stop motion though so you'll need a faster lens for that. Personally I very much enjoy my 24mm F1.4 but I wouldn't mind the14mm F2.8 rectilinear lens as it's not a fisheye.

was looking at that lense at the henrys show with CS Agent. distortion is crazy... like really crazy lol. its expected so i wouldn't mind something 16-20mm range and fast!

havent gotten a chance to use your 24 too much. cant really remember but ill look through your photos from sharon's wedding. 24 isnt very wide though =(