Canon EF-S 10-22mm lens
| EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM | |
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| Key features | |
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| Maker: | Canon |
| Image stabilization: |  No |
| Ultrasonic motor: |  Yes |
| Short back focus: | Yes |
| Macro capable: | No |
| Application: | Ultra-Wide Zoom |
| Technical data | |
| Type: | Zoom |
| Focal length: | 10-22mm |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.): | 16-35mm |
| Frame coverage: | APS-C 1.6x |
| Aperture (max/min): | f/3.5-4.5 / f/22-29 |
| Construction: | 10 groups / 13 elements |
| # Diaphragm blades: | 6 |
| Close focus distance: | 0.24 m (0.79 ft) |
| Max. magnification: | 0.17 @ 22mm |
| Physical | |
| Max. diameter: | 83.5 mm (3.3 in) |
| Max. length: | 89.8 mm (3.5 in) |
| Weight: | 385g (13.6 oz) |
| Filter diameter: | 77 mm |
| Accessories | |
| Lens hood: | EW-83E, optional |
| Case: | LP1319, included |
| Angle of view | |
| Horizontal: | 97°10' – 54°30' |
| Vertical: | 74°10' – 37°50' |
| Diagonal: | 107° 30' – 63° 30' |
| History | |
| Introduced: | 2004 |
| Retail info | |
| MSRP US$ | $829 |
The Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM lens is a wide to ultra-wide angle zoom lens for Canon digital single-lens reflex cameras with a Canon EF-S lens mount.[1] The field of view has a 35 mm equivalent focal length of 16-35mm, which is analogous to the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L on a full-frame camera. The 10-22mm is an internal focusing lens. Of the 13 elements, one is of Canon's Super Ultra-Low Dispersion glass and three are aspherical elements.
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Reception [edit]
Praise [edit]
The 10–22 is considered to have good image quality (sharp and low distortion) and build. The optical construction is similar to L-series lenses, but it is not designated as L-series (as reflected in the build quality), which some have argued is for marketing reasons, as with the 17–55.[2]
- "This is an extremely sharp lens, at all three tested focal lengths."[3]
- "The Canon 10-22mm has much less distortion than any wide zoom I've tested"[4]
- "There is moderate barrel distortion at 10mm, a negligible amount at 15mm, and only a tiny amount of pincushion distortion at 22mm. Overall, exemplary performance in this measure."[3]
- "This lens is small, light and solidly built. Sometimes Canon's non-L series lenses can feel a bit cheap, but not this one. … there is little to fault about it with regard to either fit or finish."[3]
Criticism [edit]
Cost is the biggest criticism; the 10–22 costs as much as many L-series lenses, but is only usable on EF-S cameras, and thus is questionable as a long-term investment.[3][5] Others think this less of a concern.[2]
Chromatic aberration is somewhat high at 10mm, and vignetting is measurable at 10mm and maximum aperture (0.85 EV units),[6] but not terribly noticeable in normal use.[2]
Use [edit]
Optimal aperture (for sharpness and to reduce vignetting) is f/5.6 to f/8; f/8 is particularly recommended at 22mm.[3][5][6]
Filters exacerbate vignetting, hence thin filters are recommended at 10mm, and stacking filters is discouraged.[2]
Similar lenses [edit]
The Nikon 12–24 DX is Nikon's ultra-wide angle zoom for its APS-C sensors (which are slightly larger than those of Canon), and is earlier, but is more expensive, not as wide, and has more barrel distortion.[7]
Sigma offers two ultra-wide angle lenses for APS-C sensors—the 8–16 DC and 10–20 DC. Tamron also offers a 10-24mm ultra-wide zoom lens for APS-C cameras as well as an older 11-18mm lens.
Some consider the Tokina 12–24 to be comparable and cheaper,[8] while others consider the Canon 10–22 to be significantly superior.[4] In May 2008, "PhotoZone" considered the Tokina 11-16mm, f/2.8, introduced in 2008, to be the best ultra-wide angle lens available for Canon APS-C Format cameras.[9] Noted photography blogger Ken Rockwell, however, considers the Canon 10–22 to be better than either version of the Tokina 11–16—the original reviewed by PhotoZone,[10] or the Mark II released in 2012[11]—for Canon shooters.
Specifications [edit]
- Press release on DPreview
- Canon Technical Specifications
References [edit]
- ^ Canon Inc.. "EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM". Canon Camera Museum. Retrieved 31 May 2007.
- ^ a b c d Atkins, Bob. "Canon EF-S 10-22/3.5-4.5 USM Lens Review". photo.net. Retrieved 9 March 2008.
- ^ a b c d e "Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM". The Luminous Landscape. Retrieved 9 March 2008.
- ^ a b Rockwell, Ken. "Canon 10-22mm". KenRockwell.com. Retrieved 9 March 2008.
- ^ a b Andrews, Ian. "Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM". photodo.
- ^ a b "Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM". SLRgear.com. Retrieved 9 March 2008.
- ^ Rockwell, Ken. "Nikon 12-24mm f/4". KenRockwell.com. Retrieved 9 March 2008.
- ^ "Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM – Test Report / Review". photozone.de. Retrieved 9 March 2008.
- ^ "Tokina AF 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX (Canon) – Review / Lens Test Report". photozone. Retrieved 15 July 2008.
- ^ Rockwell, Ken (September 2012). "Tokina 11-16mm: Recommendations". KenRockwell.com. Retrieved March 15, 2013. "If you shoot Canon, get the Canon 10-22mm, since it doesn't cost much more and has a much wider and longer zoom range. I have not compared its sharpness, however the Canon's distortion control is superior."
- ^ Rockwell, Ken (September 2012). "Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 II: Compared". KenRockwell.com. Retrieved March 15, 2013. "Canon's [10–22mm] lens is wonderful, and seeing how it sells for about the same price, I'd get the Canon lens for Canon."
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