sorry if this is a total beginner question but im really confused by lenses. i just bought a canon r7 for my upcoming trip to iceland next month and i keep hearing that i need something wide to capture the massive landscapes. i checked the canon site but there are just so many choices and some are super expensive which scares me a bit since i only have about 500-600 bucks left for a lens. my logic was to just get the cheapest one but i dont want to waste my money if the quality is bad. does anyone have a recommendation for an affordable wide-angle that works well with this specific sensor?
Re: "Been thinking about your budget. Try the Canon..." - totally agree, the 16mm is a solid choice. But since you're heading to Iceland, you might want to consider the crop factor on the R7. That 16mm lens acts more like a 25mm, which isn't super wide for those epic waterfalls. Be careful with that. I would suggest looking at the Canon RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM instead.
- It gives you that true ultra-wide look you need for landscapes.
- The image stabilization is a life saver for handheld shots when the wind is whipping around.
- Keep an eye out for refurbished deals directly from the Canon site to save a few extra bucks. Just make sure to check for any bundle discounts before you pull the trigger. It is definitely worth the flexibility.
Been thinking about your budget. Try the Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM. It is super compact for travel and honestly the sharpest option you will find under that price point.
Iceland is incredible, honestly, you are going to have a blast. Sadly, the native Canon RF glass for the R7 is pretty pricey, and the budget options are honestly not as good as I expected. I had issues with the cheap zooms feeling plasticky and soft at the edges.
- Canon RF-S 10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM is your best bet under budget. It is super light for travel, which is nice, but the aperture is kinda slow.
- Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary is way sharper than the Canon kit lenses, but it is a prime lens so you lose the flexibility of a zoom. Everything in this price range has trade-offs, unfortunately. Just avoid the really cheap adapted EF-S lenses if you can. Need help figuring out the crop factor?
