jdfreefly 1 #1 January 10, 2005 Just curious what any of you guys with more camera experience think. I would mostly be shooting freeflying fun jumps and stuff like that. Should I get a 15 mm fisheye or a 20 mm super wide angle? I am of course, open to any other recommendations. If I get one of those, would they be suitable for taking pictures at things like me nephew's birthday party or should I get the standard package with 18-55mm lens too? Basically I am looking to save $100 by getting just the body and avoid paying for a lens I will never use, if the lens I use for skydiving will be good enough for casual pics on the ground. Any help? Methane Freefly - got stink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newshooter12 0 #2 January 10, 2005 sigma's websitehttp://www.sigmaphoto.com/html/lenschart.htm has some pretty good examples for most of the lenses. (though they won't be as wide as on a 35mm film cam with the 1.5 or 1.6x of the digi) imho wide like the 15 is fun to a certain extent, but all the shots will have the same fisheye look. unless you pick up an aspherical version. a 30-70 or something similar is a great all around on the ground lens that is at times hard to live without. or else you'll have to shove your 15mm or 20mm nearly up people's noses to get a full frame head/shoulders shot. matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #3 January 10, 2005 The Sigma 15mm is a good lens, and the 1.6 of the 10D actually reduces the fisheye effect some. I prefer my Sigms 4mm Aspherical. You'll want a flexible zoom type lens. I really like my Sigma 28-300 for an inexpensive fun to shoot lens. a 20mm lens will match a .45 or .5 on most video cameras prety well when combined with the multiplier from the Canon digitals (at least the lower end ones)---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewmonst 0 #4 January 10, 2005 QuoteThe Sigma 15mm is a good lens, and the 1.6 of the 10D actually reduces the fisheye effect some. I prefer my Sigms 4mm Aspherical. You'll want a flexible zoom type lens. Agreed. If you don't mind the distortion from the 15, it's useable on the ground. However, If you're going to shoot anything on the ground, you'll want a zoom lense of some sort in your line-up. The kit lense it comes with is ok, good place to start, and adding one like JP's is even better, especially if you will be shooting anything from a significant distance. Here's a couple unedited ground shots with the 15, you can see the distortion especially in the building and steps... it's not as obvious in jp's face peace lewhttp://www.exitshot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WayCool 0 #5 January 10, 2005 The Sigma Lens are good quality I have the aspherical 28-300 and it is great. I have a 19 - 35 Tokina which I use on my film body but I find I want something a bit wider on the 20D. I am a bit wary of the sigma 14 & 15 because they are heavy and distorted respectively. I am keen on the 10 - 22mm cannon digital offering because I think it will be an awesome lens for lots of applications including freefall. (even if a little slow) Note: My perspective is from someone who only uses my 20D for my own jumping and hobby photography. Our DZ still only offers film so I still use my film body for work horse jumping work. Stay Cool http://www.waycool.com.au Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #6 January 10, 2005 Quoteit's not as obvious in jp's face YAY! I'm not distorted.......---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcd308 0 #7 January 10, 2005 >>I am keen on the 10 - 22mm cannon digital offering<< That is probably outside the budget of someone who is considering trying to save $100 by not buying the kit lens. Folks who can afford the 10-22 can buy the kit lens because it would be a cool paperweight. ---------------------------------- www.jumpelvis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jont 0 #8 January 10, 2005 I managed to buy one with a 17-85 IS lens kit instead of the usual 18-55. It's a great lens, if a somewhat pricey, but you get a lot for your money including the IS bit (image stabalisation). Really nice for ground use. I intend to jump with it too (17 x 1.6 gives a roughly 27mm equivalent) and see what the results are before springing for a wide-angle as well. jon t Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdfreefly 1 #9 January 10, 2005 I don't mind spending $800 on a good lens if it will give me great results. I do mind wasting $100 on a lens that will only be used as a paper weight. Thanks for the info guys....keep em coming. Methane Freefly - got stink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcd308 0 #10 January 11, 2005 http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/lenses/Canon-10-22mm-test.shtml http://194.100.88.243/petteri/pont/Reviews/a_Sigma_12-24_f4.5-5.6/a_Sigma_EX_12-24_f4.5-5.6.html http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00A32G ---------------------------------- www.jumpelvis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blazetailman 0 #11 January 12, 2005 Jp is that the 4mm or 14mm? Just wondering. I know they have an 8mm but have not heard of a 4mm.www.canopyflightcenter.com www.skydivesac.com www.guanofreefly.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #12 January 12, 2005 That would be the 14mm, and a big fat typo......---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyh 0 #13 January 14, 2005 Stick with fixed focal lenghts. Stay away from zooms i.e. 18-35. Too much glass and you can only use one focal lenght at a time. You'll find yourself opting for three eventually anyway. Most likely 15, 20, and 24. So get the 20. The only way to get a good shot with a 15 is if the subject can smell your breath. 20 is far more versitile. You'll get a 15 later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
