seriously what is the best budget landscape lens for a canon eos r7 because im about to lose my mind trying to find something affordable. honestly so frustrated with how expensive the rf glass is like why is everything over a thousand dollars?? i bought this r7 thinking it would be a great upgrade from my old rebel but the kit lens is just so soft in the corners and i cant stand it for my landscape shots. im heading out to olympic national park in like two weeks and im panicking because i dont have a wide enough lens that actually looks sharp. i tried using an ef-s 10-18mm with the adapter but the adapter makes the whole thing feel so front heavy and clunky and the autofocus keeps hunting for no reason. my budget is strictly under 500 bucks because i spent all my savings on the body itself like a dummy. is there anything native that isnt a total piece of junk or should i just give up? i need something wide for those big mountain views and foggy forests but everything canon suggests is pro level pricing. i just want something that works and doesnt make me regret switching to mirrorless...
man i get it, moving to mirrorless and seeing those lens prices is a total gut punch. but honestly you dont need to spend thousands to get sharp shots at olympic. since you hated the adapted 10-18mm because of the weight and the hunting, you should definitely look at the native version instead. in my experience these two are your best bets for staying under that 500 dollar limit:
- Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM - this is the one. it is incredibly light and since it is native the autofocus wont hunt like your adapted one did. its surprisingly sharp for the price and much better than the old kit lenses.
- Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM - if you dont mind a fixed focal length this thing is a tiny beast. it is super wide and fits in a pocket. dont give up on the r7 yet... it is a killer camera once you get the right glass on it. let me know if you need more help finding a deal before your trip.
