im looking to pick up a new landscape lens for my Canon 90D before heading out to the PNW later this month and honestly im getting a bit overwhelmed. my budget is sitting around 800 bucks which is tight but doable if i find a deal used. so i was thinking about the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 because i keep reading online that it is the sharpest thing ever for crop sensors, but then i saw some people complaining about the weight for long hikes and focus issues with the 90D which is kinda making me hesitate. i also looked into the Canon EF-S 10-18mm since everyone raves about the price but im worried about the aperture being too slow for sunset shots when im not carrying a tripod.
my logic was that the extra width would be a lifesaver for mountain ranges but maybe i need something more versatile so i dont have to swap glass constantly in the dirt. would i be better off just sticking with a prime or is the zoom range really necessary for wide vistas? i feel like im missing something obvious here. any suggestions?
Just checking in, but save your cash and grab the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM. Use the extra budget for a solid travel tripod instead of heavy, expensive glass.
> my logic was that the extra width would be a lifesaver You definitely need the wide angle for the PNW! Forget the Sigma for hiking, it's a brick. Grab the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM. Its image stabilization is fantastic for handheld sunsets! If you need more speed, grab a used Tokina AT-X 11-20mm f/2.8 PRO DX. It's sharper and handles landscape light much better. Stop stressing and just get wide!
Honestly, are you more focused on wide-open vistas or capturing details in the trees? Also, are you prepared to carry a monopod if you go for a lighter glass option?
