What wide angle lens should I get for my 90D before my trip to Iceland next month? Honestly, Im so fed up with my kit lens, it cant capture anything wide enough and my shots look terrible. Im hoping to stay under 600 bucks because Im totally broke now, but I need something sharp for landscapes. Any suggestions?
Building on the earlier suggestion, I gotta be honest, sticking to the ultra-wide zooms like the Tokina might be a mistake if you want real versatility in Iceland. In my experience, those lenses are great, but the distortion can be a pain if you're not used to it. Personally, I would look at the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM instead. It is way cheaper, which keeps you under budget, and that image stabilization is a total lifesaver when you're shooting handheld in those windy conditions.
- It is super lightweight for trekking
- The STM focusing is quiet for video clips
- Sharpness is honestly impressive for the price point Don't get me wrong, the faster lenses have their place, but for a trip where you're lugging gear all day, weight and reliability are everything. Just grab a solid circular polarizer to go with it and you'll be set.
Honestly, the kit lens is a total bummer for landscapes. If you want something sharp on a budget, check out the Tokina AT-X 11-16mm f/2.8 Pro DX II. It is super solid and handles low light way better than most. Its pretty standard for crop sensors like the 90D. Just be careful with flare, but for the price, its hard to beat. Safe travels in Iceland!
Coming back to this, you really dont need to overspend to get those epic Iceland shots. Honestly, just look for any wide-angle zoom from Sigma or Tamron. They make decent glass that wont kill your wallet before the trip.
- Look for constant apertures
- Check local used markets
- Prioritize weather sealing if you can Honestly, just grabbing a solid third-party ultrawide is the way to go. Youll definitely notice a massive difference over that kit lens.
