"Getting More In Shot"

[kpowell911]

Hi, I have a Canon 400D with the stock 18mm-55mm Lens, And I cant get enough in shot. For example, I am in Manhattan at the moment, And I cannot get the whole of a Skyscraper in one shot. I presume I can get a new lens to rectify this issue.

I presume i need one that zooms too a higher mm, So would a 75mm-300mm rectify this issue, Or would I need on thats smaller than my stock lens?

I'm curently looking at this one:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Tamron-75-300...ryZ30070QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Or have a I got the wrong end of the stick and need a smaller lens?

Thanks

 

[kpowell911]

OR do i need something like this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/0-5X-DSLR-WID...ryZ30070QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[GaryS]

If you can't get the whole of the subject in you need less mm not more. A Sigma 10-20mm should do.

 

[Brown.]

stand further back

 

[Justin]

75-300mm will be good for zooming in on say a football from the stadium..

a 10-22 is what your after, and can take more 'wider' pics

 

[ukaskew]

As mentioned, you need a wider lens (lower mm) or to stand much further back!

This is with a Sigma 10-20...

Which as you can see is not only wide enough to fit a skyscraper in, but wide enough to get most of them around you in as well. Or even better, if you shoot straight up at 10mm you get this...

 

[kpowell911]

Ah right, Thanks guys

So next question, Which one to go for?

Any recomendations? As Said im in Manhatan right now and there are camera stores on every corner!!

 

[Rasclart]

Sigma 10-20mm mate

There arent many ultra wide angles I dont think. There is Canon's own around the same coverage but the Sigma is damn good and cheaper as well I believe

More importantly. Get off the bloody internet and enjoy your holiday weirdo

 

[Dafthead]

I've got a Canon 10-22mm - it's the business!

 

[kpowell911]

Those Sigma 10-20mm aer slightly out of my budget at the moment, Any cheaper ones, OR should I just wait a little longer and save up for this?

They are about 250-300 quid right?

 

[kpowell911]

Sigma 10-20mm mate

There arent many ultra wide angles I dont think. There is Canon's own around the same coverage but the Sigma is damn good and cheaper as well I believe

More importantly. Get off the bloody internet and enjoy your holiday weirdo

LMAO, Free Wifi at the hotel, Just chilling out for half hour, Walked about 12 miles today!!!!

 

[ukaskew]

10-20 is the one to get, been in B&H Photo Video? Too late now if you haven't as they are closed for Passover, but even if you don't buy in there it's an amazing experience, awesome store.

And yep, 10-20 should be about $500.

 

[theduck]

ukaskew those pictures make me need an ultra wide!

 

[mace¬]

I need an ultra wide. Those pictures are stunning.

 

[ukaskew]

I sold that lens a week ago, never really used it much after that holiday.

 

[theduck]

Is the only thing that puts me off getting one, not sure if I will use it much after the initial excitement. Plus the Oly 7-14 is mega money.

 

[JJ!]

I'm waiting for my 30mm... due for delivery today... everytime I hear a van go past I am at the window lol!

 

[kpowell911]

Got a bit more money to play with now, And I am still after this sort of lens.

I can get the Sigma 10-20mm for £289, Is this about the best I'm going to do price range, As its still a little rich considering im an amateur, Cant find and second hand ones either

 

[kpowell911]

Or theres this "deal"

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000V6UGG6/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[Rasclart]

Got a bit more money to play with now, And I am still after this sort of lens.

I can get the Sigma 10-20mm for £289, Is this about the best I'm going to do price range, As its still a little rich considering im an amateur, Cant find and second hand ones either

http://www.jessops.com/Store/s20269...rtBy=RelevanceDESC&IsInStockOnly=False&comp=y

SUMMER25 as a discount code makes it £280 and collect it in store so no postage

 

[Sym0n]

Head down to J&R in Brooklyn, near the city hall...just ask a copper for directions, there will be enough of them down there lol. Dirt cheap, loads of stock and it's over a block long lol. Be warned though the staff are about as knowledgeable and helpful as a wet fart.

Or B&H on the corner of 9th and w 34th street. Also good but not as cheap, not much in it though, however the staff are A LOT better.

 

[Anim@l]

Head down to J&R in Brooklyn, near the city hall...just ask a copper for directions, there will be enough of them down there lol. Dirt cheap, loads of stock and it's over a block long lol. Be warned though the staff are about as knowledgeable and helpful as a wet fart.

Or B&H on the corner of 9th and w 34th street. Also good but not as cheap, not much in it though, however the staff are A LOT better.

I assume that he isn't still in NY mate, but nice idea.

 

[Sym0n]

PMSL only just noticed the date of his post now...

Ah well.