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Lens help/recomendation

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t-thug
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I just picked up a canon t3i and have a glidecam coming in the mail. Now I'm trying to get a good wide angle fallow cam lens. I'm thinking its between the Sigma 10-20mm or the Canon 10-18mm has anyone used ether or both of these? I can't decide what one to get. Thanks for the help ns.
Jan 6 2016 1:32PM
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eheath
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What's your budget like?

Do you want a wide angle or fish eye?

I'm not a huge fan of the sigma 10-20, I think it has way too much distortion. The cabin 10-18 hasn't really impressed me either.

The tokina 11-16 or 12-24 are both superior lenses IMO.

If you want a fisheye look, get the rokinon 8mm.
Jan 6 2016 2:00PM
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t-thug
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I can get ether one for 250$ with a filter. My buddy has the canon 10-18 but I saw that other o e with a lot of good reviews too. :/
Jan 6 2016 3:44PM
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eheath
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t-thugI can get ether one for 250$ with a filter. My buddy has the canon 10-18 but I saw that other o e with a lot of good reviews too. :/


get this lens, 12-24 f4 im assuming you're mostly shooting during the day so f4 wont be an issue.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tokina-SD-12-24mm-f-4-AT-X-PRO-DX-IF-Digital-SLR-Canon-EF-Mount-Camera-Lens-/371525211915?hash=item5680a0d70b:g:fcgAAOSwGotWjCp3


If you want better low light get the 11-16 f2.8, little more expensive but worth it
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tokina-11-16mm-f-2-8-AT-X116-Pro-DX-for-Canon-EOS-Cameras-and-UV-Filter-/201489759465?hash=item2ee9b9bce9:g:zl0AAOSwHPlWei6D

ditch both the 10-20 and 10-18.
Jan 6 2016 3:55PM
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zsturtevant
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Not a fan of the Sigma, I had a buddy with one of them a while back and it is OK but he sold it and got the Tokina 11-16 which he was much happier with. If price is an issue either be patient or do some serious internet searching. I got my 11-16 for $230, just have to get lucky.
Jan 6 2016 6:24PM
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