Canon 10-18 Wide Angle Lens - Review

Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens review (Part I)

Part II will include comparisons vs Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 and Canon 10-22.Pros:Lightweight - 8.47 oz (240 g) & Compact (weighs just slightly more than the 18-55 and is shorter)Sharp with good colors, contrast and low to no Chromatic aberrationImage stabilization lets you shoot at SLOW shutter speeds (I handheld for 1 second with success)STM - smooth and silent autofocus during video with the Canon T4i, T5i and 70DCost -at $299 easy entry to exploring wide angle photographyCons:Widest aperture f/4.5 and you only have that at 10mm- Could be challenging in lower light and in situations where you want to isolate your subject/blur the background.Overall a great little lens and an excellent option for real estate, wide scenic landscapes and anyone that want's to explore wide angle photography. The 10-18 is $299 and shipping now from B&H. This is $300 cheaper than Canon's 10-22 f/3.5- f/4.5 and offers the same sharpness in a smaller and lighter package with Image Stabilization (IS) and Silent Stepper Motor (STM) for smooth and silent autofocus.  Image stabilization seems good- with static subjects you can go to very low shutter speeds due to the wide angle AND the inclusion of image stabilization.Canon's manual (download below) confirms that this is the smart IS built into the 10-18 and offers automatic recognition of when you are panning.

Canon 10-18 review - Part II - Video Compare vs Tokina 11-16 and Canon 10-22

Additional suggested videos

• Focal length and Persecutive:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g77_rNL7lsE
• Tips for Sharper Images https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAbkwgDg-EE
• Image Stabilization: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF99Hc80FJQ

 Download the Canon 10-18 Manual (PDF) My income depends on your purchases through my links- Buy the 10-18 from B&H 

Canon 10-18 Wide Angle Lens - Early Thoughts

I have had the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens in my hand for 18 hours- I can say the following-It is sharp, light and affordable. A great option for real estate, landscapes and anyone that want's to explore wide angle photography. The 10-18 is $299 and shipping now from B&H. This is $300 cheaper than Canon's 10-22 f/2.5- f/4.5 and offers the same sharpness in a smaller and lighter package with Image Stabilization (IS) and Silent Stepper Motor (STM) for smooth and silent autofocus.  Image stabilization seems good- with static subjects you can go to very low shutter speeds due to the wide angle AND the inclusion of image stabilization. Downsides- Maximum aperture of f/4.5 at 10mm can be limiting - in both light and creative control. It is difficult to creatively blur the background when you are limited to a maximum of f/4.5A few more images -I will have a video with some early thoughts up soon.

Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art Series Review and Samples

For a crop sensor camera there is no better none-prime lens you can put on your camera and there are very few primes that can match what it offers at any focal length.  The value of this lens is excellent.

Lets get the cons out of the way. . . crickets.   Ok, seriously if you want to get picky. .

Its not cheap but you can’t expect a lens this good, this ground breaking to be cheap - it is still in the realm of affordable at $799 - I have seen a few deals that drop that $50 to $100 but I don’t expect this lens to be much cheaper in a year or 2 or 3.

It doesn’t have IS -so what, neither does my $2200 Canon 24-70 f/2.8 USM lens

It is a limited range - now this is a valid concern BUT across that range you get f/1.8 - there are no primes that offer f/1.8 at 18mm.  Basically when you walk around with this lens you are walking around with a bag of primes, 18, 24, 30, 35 all at f/1.8 and all very, very sharp.

The Pros:

Build quality is top notch, metal construction, distance indicator - great for star shots. Focus ring moves so smoothly, offers full time manual focus.  Zoom is smooth and fluid.

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Full size sample images!

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Best lenses for the Canon T4i/T5i and 70D

What lens should I get for the Canon T5i?If you haven't bought your Canon T5i(700D) yet you need to decide if you want the 18-55 STM or the 18-135 STM lenses. Often the 55-250 is sold in a bundle with the 18-55 STM too.    This video should help you decide if the 18-55 or the 18-135 is best for you.The 18 - 135 STM lens is excellent and when purchased with the Canon T5i, a good value, that makes the T5i with 18 - 135 kit the an excellent value If you are the type that desires one lens to do most of your shooting.  If your budget is tight go ahead and get the 18-55 kit, the kit lens is fine to start with and as you shoot you will learn what is important to you and you can begin to look for lenses that will fill that gap.  Update: New video- Recommended lenses for Canon DSLRS.And spend some time learning about lenses and what all those acronyms mean.Q: Can I use L lenses on the Canon T5i?A: Yes - L lenses are Canons professional level lenses and are EF mount.  All EF and EF-S lenses work on the Canon T4i, T5i and 70D.Q: Can I use EF-M lenses on the Canon T4i, T5i and 70D?A: No - EF-M only fits on their small mirroless Canon EOS-M camera.  EF-M lenses will not fit on the DSLRS.