As above really, I want a weather sealed one (camera will be) as it will probably have a hard life and will be used in damp/wet conditions.
I had been thinking a 10-20mm but not sure if I might be better with something with a wider range?
Oh, something that's affordable too...not something costing more than a lot of DSLR's!
Cheers for any help.
Unfortunately a decent lens will cost money.
I assume that if you're talking about a 10-22mm lens you don't have a full sensor.
I am very happy with my 17-40 f4 L lens, good glass, strong and takes a good picture. I found this lens very affordable which is why I bought it. What is affordable for you?
Better to look at the range of focal length that you want and buy a zoom that cover this, rather than changing lenses in these damp/wet conditions.
What camera do you have and what is your current kit?
What is the carrying kit like? Improvements here might be worth an invest.
The camera will be a Canon 7D. I'll be buying it as body only as I can't find many kits with a smaller zoom lens. This might work out better as I'll be buying a more specific lens.
I nearly bought a Nikon d7000 with a 18-55 lens and was going to get a 50mm prime lens too. I'm getting a 7D though as that is what I'm borrowing (and getting used to) at the minute and could do with the video capabilities of it over the Nikon.
I haven't got mega bucks to spend but need a DSLR for the outdoor media degree that I'm currently doing. I'm finding I can't get far enough away from my subject (especially in woods) with the 18-55 and 18-135 lenses I've had access to.
As for carrying, I've already got a chest-mounted pack for quick access ...when I say taking mountain biking pics, I'll actually be taking a lot of the pics whilst on rides! I would have bought a smaller camera for this but need something to cover everything on my course. My pack also fits inside a bigger bag I've got for when I'm not on the bike and need more kit.
I haven't got mega bucks to spend but need a DSLR for the outdoor media degree that I'm currently doing. I'm finding I can't get far enough away from my subject (especially in woods) with the 18-55 and 18-135 lenses I've had access to.
This rather defines what you need to buy.
In regard to the media degree, I would suggest splashing the cash on a lens that will last you a long time, work at professional levels and hold its value if you decide to sell in the future.
Focal length, if the 18mm is not good enough, I think that pretty much restricts you to the 10-22mm.
Beyond Canon lenses, I can't comment. I have used Tamron and it was OK for the money, but could be a bit hit or miss on the image quality.
Someone might come along with a Sigma/Tamron option.
7d is a good choice to, I think the brand thing works along the lines of Canon being robust and Nikon being full of bells and whistles.
Sorry I can't be any more help.
I'd have thought that the 17-40 F4 L would be the best bet, if you need wide angle and weather sealing. The 17-55 f2.8 is really nice (and a better bet on a crop camera like the 7d), but the build quality is not that great, and it's not weather sealed.
I don't know if you know this, but some of the L series lenses need a filter to complete the weather sealing (I think the 17-40 is one of them), and not all L series are weather sealed.
Panamoz are doing them for c.£450 is paid with bank transfer. If you buy from a uk dealer (so not Panamoz!) then you can get £55 cashback at the moment from Canon.
Cheers, you've both given me plenty to think about.
If you want weather sealed and outdoor ruftytufy, why not go Pentax? Then you can put *any* old pentax lens on, or go for full weather sealed?
I have a 30+ year old Pentax 50mm prime, and the images are brilliant - cost? £17 8)
I only know much about Nikon, but their weather sealed lenses are generally all the top end FX lenses and cost about £1300+ each.
A large food bag and a couple of rubber bands are your friends here!
