So I finally upgraded to the 90D and Im honestly so stoked to start shooting some real landscapes this summer. Im headed to Zion in about two weeks and I really need a solid wide angle lens before I go because the kit lens just isnt cutting it for those massive canyon views. I did some digging and everyone keeps mentioning the Canon 10-18mm STM because its super cheap and light but then I saw some people raving about the Sigma 10-20mm or even that crazy fast Sigma 18-35mm f1.8. Now Im just confused because 18mm doesnt seem that wide on a crop sensor right? Like isnt there a 1.6x thing I have to worry about? I want something that feels really expansive but I dont want it to look like a fisheye or have crazy distortion on the edges.
Here is what I am looking for:
- Budget is around 400 or 500 bucks max maybe a bit more if its really worth it
- Needs to be light enough to hike with for a few hours
- Good for both stills and maybe some handheld video
- Sharpness is a big deal for me since the 90D has so many megapixels
Is the cheap Canon lens actually good enough for a 32.5MP sensor or am I gonna regret not spending more on a Tokina or something? I just want to make sure I get the right one before my trip...
Youre right about the crop factor, so be careful with that 18mm Sigma because it wont feel wide enough for big canyons. Since the 90D is so high res, you might want to consider these:
- Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM for weight and video
- Tokina atx-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF for better optics The Canon is basically unbeatable for portability tho.
Adding my two cents because I saved so much cash for my Zion trip by hitting the used market! I remember being terrified about the 90D resolution too... dont let it scare you.
- Snagged a used Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD for way under your max budget!
- The weather sealing is a total lifesaver when things get dusty on the trails.
- Honestly, that extra reach to 24mm meant I rarely had to swap lenses!
Wait really?? Thats actually super helpful. I always thought it was the other way around.
