Question - What type lens is best?

[Andrew32]

New to DSLR's, but I picked up a great deal on a body only 700D. What is the best overall lens for urban exploration? Thanks

 

[EOA]

Wide angle - the 10-22 on a Canon is very nice

https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equi...BlBWpPkLExF75A_bQWojh1tCcfxir5RRoCXLoQAvD_BwE

 

[Speed]

Wide angle. 10-22 canon as mentioned or of your not quite as flush 11-16 tokina 10-20 sigma or 10-22 tamron.. Do some reading on here as this subject is often discussed and each lens has pros and cons.

 

[Grom]

The Canon 10-18mm is very nice for how cheap it is.

 

[Lord Oort]

I adore my Tamron 10 - 24

 

[CMT]

I bought a Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX II and it's an awesome lens for the price. I didn't buy it for urban exploration but I am sure it will come in handy.

It's exceptionally wide on a DX camera though, if you have loads of dosh and a full frame Canon then the 16-35mm would be fantastic if a little heavy.

 

[CreakyFloor]

I have a Nikon d7200, any recommendations on a suitable lens for exploring.

 

[Andrew32]

I have a Nikon d7200, any recommendations on a suitable lens for exploring.

Tamron 10-24 for Nikon, I have the Canon equiv and its brilliant

 

[CreakyFloor]

Cheers Andrew32, Ebay is going to get a hammering.

 

[amfalconer]

+1 for the sigma 10-20 Speed mentioned - I think it's great value for money.

 

[Bikin Glynn]

Just picked up one of these for £330 for my canon. First impressions its pretty excellent & great in low light!
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00SXU9RXU/?tag=networkmechan-21

 

[obscurity]

Cheers Andrew32, Ebay is going to get a hammering.

I wouldn't recommend the Tamron for Nikon. its a soft lens and doesn't produce great results. Its ok on a budget but the sigma 10-20 is a much sharper lens. I've used both and would always recommend the sigma.

 

[mookster]

Sigma 10-20 all the way. It's an older lens now so probably even cheaper.

The thing is bulletproof.

 

[The Lone Ranger]

Started off with a Tamron 10-24mm, no complaints and it was nearly bomb proof! Then had a Canon 10-24mm, a great lens and still use it on my cropped sensor camera body.
Just upgraded to a Canon 11-24mm on a full frame body and it's stunning, wide, wide angle but without the distortion you get on a fisheye lens.

Always heard positive reports on a Tokina 11-16mm and the photos I've seen taken on one are always nice and sharp, never had the pleasure of using one though.

 

[TranKmasT]

Just upgraded to a Canon 11-24mm on a full frame body and it's stunning, wide, wide angle but without the distortion you get on a fisheye lens.....

11-24mm, blimey I had to look that up, I've been out of touch with lens developments. Looks fantastic and worth considering swopping my 16-35mm II L for one. I only ever considered a 14mm L prime lens until you mentioned that.