What wide angle lens should I grab for my 90D because I am seriously stressing out about a trip next month? Ive been shooting with my 18-135mm kit lens for years and felt pretty solid, but now that Im getting into more landscape and tight interior work, the distortion at the edges is driving me crazy. I have about 700 bucks to spend and really need something that handles that crop sensor well without turning everything into a fish-eye mess. Is the Sigma 10-20mm still the way to go or should I try to hunt down a used Canon 10-18mm instead? Im just worried about losing too much sharpness at the wide end...
Been thinking about your dilemma and honestly, skip the cheap kit glass if you want pro-level sharpness. In my experience, the Tokina AT-X 11-20mm f/2.8 PRO DX is the real winner here.
- Constant f/2.8 aperture is killer for those dim interiors.
- Way sharper than the Canon options.
- Built like a tank compared to the plastic alternatives. If you can find a used one in your budget, definitely grab it. You wont regret it for landscape work.
Honestly, don't stress too much about the 90D, it is a great camera but you definitely need something wider for those interiors. I used the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM for a long time and for the price, you really can't beat it. It is super light for travel and the image stabilization is actually decent if you're hand-holding in low light. If you really want that extra build quality and don't mind a bit more weight, the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM is still a solid workhorse. You lose the IS but you gain that constant aperture which is nice. Personally, I would grab the Canon and use the extra cash for a good tripod or maybe some travel gear since you're heading out soon. You wont be disappointed with the sharpness at that price point.
Oh man, I feel your pain so hard right now. I literally just spent all night staring at my own 90D trying to decide on an upgrade for my upcoming trip, and honestly, the analysis paralysis is real. I keep looking at my kit lens and just seeing those blurry edges, and it makes me want to scream. I have been debating back and forth between brands, but honestly, I think I am just gonna commit to something from Tamron since they have been pretty solid for me in the past. Just be careful with your budget though, because once you start looking at those high-end glass pieces, you might want to consider saving a bit extra for a decent filter kit or a solid bag so you dont damage the lens while trekking around. Its stressful, but we will figure it out.
