Maker | Canon |
---|---|
Technical data | |
Type | Zoom |
Focus drive | Ultrasonic motor |
Focal length | 10–22mm |
Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 16–35mm |
Crop factor | 1.6 |
Aperture (max/min) | f/3.5–4.5 / f/22–29 |
Close focus distance | 0.24 m (0.79 ft) |
Max. magnification | 0.17 @ 22mm |
Diaphragm blades | 6 |
Construction | 13 elements in 10 groups |
Features | |
Short back focus | Yes |
Lens-based stabilization | No |
Macro capable | No |
Application | Ultra-Wide Zoom |
Physical | |
Max. length | 89.8 mm (3.5 in) |
Diameter | 83.5 mm (3.3 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 | |
Introduction | 2004 |
Discontinuation | 2021 [1] |
Retail info | |
MSRP | $650 USD |
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. [2] 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.
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. [3]
Cost is the biggest criticism; until fairly recently, the 10–22 cost as much as many L-series lenses, but is only usable on APS-C cameras, and thus is questionable as a long-term investment. [4] [5] Others think this less of a concern. [3]
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. [3]
Optimal aperture (for sharpness and to reduce vignetting) is f/5.6 to f/8; f/8 is particularly recommended at 22mm. [4] [5] [6]
Filters exacerbate vignetting, hence thin filters are recommended at 10mm, and stacking filters is discouraged. [3]
In May 2014, Canon announced a less expensive alternative wide-angle zoom for APS-C bodies, the EF-S 10–18mm. The new lens, which is being sold alongside the 10–22, is slower than the 10–22 (maximum aperture range of f/4.5–5.6) and also lacks a USM motor, but adds both image stabilization and Canon's stepping motor technology. It is also smaller and lighter than the 10–22. [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.
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. [8]
Maker | Canon |
---|---|
Technical data | |
Type | Zoom |
Focus drive | Ultrasonic motor |
Focal length | 10–22mm |
Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 16–35mm |
Crop factor | 1.6 |
Aperture (max/min) | f/3.5–4.5 / f/22–29 |
Close focus distance | 0.24 m (0.79 ft) |
Max. magnification | 0.17 @ 22mm |
Diaphragm blades | 6 |
Construction | 13 elements in 10 groups |
Features | |
Short back focus | Yes |
Lens-based stabilization | No |
Macro capable | No |
Application | Ultra-Wide Zoom |
Physical | |
Max. length | 89.8 mm (3.5 in) |
Diameter | 83.5 mm (3.3 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 | |
Introduction | 2004 |
Discontinuation | 2021 [1] |
Retail info | |
MSRP | $650 USD |
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. [2] 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.
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. [3]
Cost is the biggest criticism; until fairly recently, the 10–22 cost as much as many L-series lenses, but is only usable on APS-C cameras, and thus is questionable as a long-term investment. [4] [5] Others think this less of a concern. [3]
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. [3]
Optimal aperture (for sharpness and to reduce vignetting) is f/5.6 to f/8; f/8 is particularly recommended at 22mm. [4] [5] [6]
Filters exacerbate vignetting, hence thin filters are recommended at 10mm, and stacking filters is discouraged. [3]
In May 2014, Canon announced a less expensive alternative wide-angle zoom for APS-C bodies, the EF-S 10–18mm. The new lens, which is being sold alongside the 10–22, is slower than the 10–22 (maximum aperture range of f/4.5–5.6) and also lacks a USM motor, but adds both image stabilization and Canon's stepping motor technology. It is also smaller and lighter than the 10–22. [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.
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. [8]