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Landscape lens for Canon 80D

Jbeck — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 15:50:33 GMT

Greetings, I’m new to the forum. I’ve been shooting wildlife & landscapes for several years with a Rebel 100; 18-55 & a 75-300 zoom.

Recently I upgraded to a 80D and am looking for recommendations to shoot landscapes. The 80 came with a 18-135. Research has brought up a variety of suggested lens; Canon 11-16, Canon 10-22 & a Tokina 11-16. I’m looking at used lens & would like to stay under $350. Thank for you feedback.

Re: Landscape lens for Canon 80D

justadude — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:12:14 GMT

I had owned the 80D for a few years... still own a 60D which is basically the same, just older. My favorite landscape lens was a relatively inexpensive Sigma 10-20mm made for ASP-C sensors. I loved it so much I bought the same lens with a Pentax mount as well. If you want to stick to Canon, they make a 10-22mm EF-S lens, but I do not have any experience with it.

Re: Landscape lens for Canon 80D

justadude — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:16:21 GMT

I did just look at B&H, and the Sigma 10-20 that I mentioned in my other reply has been discontinued after many years, but I'm sure you could find one used from a reputable dealer.

Re: Landscape lens for Canon 80D

Jbeck — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 01:42:33 GMT

Gary,

Thanks for the feedback

Jamie

Re: Landscape lens for Canon 80D

Tronhard — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 03:01:15 GMT

FWIW, I had theCanon EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM lens and it is a decent optic, although it was released in 2009. Another unit would be the Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5–5.6 IS STM, released in 2014, which is the latest EF or EF-S lens released in that range by Canon..

Re: Landscape lens for Canon 80D

Waddizzle — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 03:12:03 GMT

If you are really interested in landscape photography, I think the best improvement for your budget is to spend that amount on a robust tripod with a sturdy head.

Do you watch any landscape photographers on YouTube? One of my favorites is Henry Turner.

https://youtu.be/02f8WGeUbdM?si=8J8wvDhU6lVQteg4

Re: Landscape lens for Canon 80D

Waddizzle — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 03:35:20 GMT

What to look for in a tripod? Load capacity.

There is no industry standard for determining and reporting load capacity. I recommend a tripod that can “handle” in excess of 20 lbs. This model lists for about $200 USD.

My brand of choice is Benro/Induro video tripods, which can do double duty for photo or video. I like those brands because every tripod comes with a high quality carrying bag/case. The Benro tripods that I would recommend are just over your stated budget.

Re: Landscape lens for Canon 80D

Tronhard — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 03:39:33 GMT

Generally, I agree but I would not eliminate a wider lens either, especially as that was the original question. Also, for a tripod, unless one is not going far from a vehicle, I would go for portability combined with capacity, which points me in the direction of carbon-fibre.
I have used MePhoto CF Road Trip tripods on occasion and found them to be great - but am not married to the brand, but it's the old story of you will take what you can carry.

Re: Landscape lens for Canon 80D

Waddizzle — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 05:58:43 GMT

@Tronhard wrote:
Generally, I agree but I would not eliminate a wider lens either, especially as that was the original question. Also, for a tripod, unless one is not going far from a vehicle, I would go for portability combined with capacity, which points me in the direction of carbon-fibre.
I have used MePhoto CF Road Trip tripods on occasion and found them to be great - but am not married to the brand, but it's the old story of you will take what you can carry.

The tripod in the screen is a travel tripod. It has legs that fold up and around the head. The folded length is less than 18 inches, or less than 0.5 meter.

As far as carbon fiber goes, i think there is a diminishing return when it comes to compact travel travel tripod. Weight saving is not as great compared to full-size tripods that use a flat plate, with an optional center column.

You can pay 50-100% more for a carbon fiber tripod for weight saving of well under half poiund. Now the weight difference comes down to what ball head yo want ot use. The combo I posted weighs 4.17 pounds, including the head.

This folding Benro tripod has comparable length and weight capacity, less load capacity actually, It lists for $350 USD.

Re: Landscape lens for Canon 80D

Tronhard — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 06:14:54 GMT

Bill, I'm not saying your choice is wrong, I'm simply pointing out alternatives. We don't know under exactly what conditions our OP is intending to do landscape. They may have no issue with the one you suggest, which I think is an excellent choice. We have no idea of their physical or age constraints, so if they want as light as possible, but still decent rigidity - either because they will be hiking over a distance or have physical issues with weight, they now know there are options - there is never just ONE solution. That's all I was saying... really...

Re: Landscape lens for Canon 80D

Waddizzle — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 07:49:04 GMT

My point was simple. The OP seems to be looking for a wide angle lens that can outperform the EF-S 18-135mm for $300 USD, or less. Such a lens does not exist, IMHO.

Most of my best shots captured with an APS-C body were captured with a using the T5 and a Rokinon 14mm T3.1. The Rokinon is a manual focus lens that costs more than the budget.

Re: Landscape lens for Canon 80D

Tronhard — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 07:52:22 GMT

I think that is important and respect your judgement and experience - not argument there. I was just offering my 10c worth - I believe we can all contribute and let the OP decide on what works for them.

Re: Landscape lens for Canon 80D

Waddizzle — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 09:54:41 GMT

@Tronhard wrote:
I think that is important and respect your judgement and experience - not argument there. I was just offering my 10c worth - I believe we can all contribute and let the OP decide on what works for them.

My two cents worth was simple and direct, straight to the point. You are not going to find a better wide angle lens for under $300 USD than than the lens the OP already has, the EF-S 18-135mm that came with the 80D. I do not know which version of the lens, but I do not think it really matters much.

If you want to spend money on gear with a $300 budget, then buy a quality tripod, instead.

Re: Landscape lens for Canon 80D

justadude — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 15:27:26 GMT

Personally, I would want the wider lens first - and it was the original question.

However as far as tripods, I backup your choice with the Induro series. I've owned their 4 section carbon fiber tripod (with a Manfroto head) for 15 years now, and it is one of the best tripods I have ever owned (well, except my telescope tripod which is heavy enough to give you a hernia). Including the separate head, I paid about $450 15 years ago, so I imagine they are a little more costly now.

As far as JBeck's original comment - do you already own a tripod? You will notice a difference in your results by using one.

Re: Landscape lens for Canon 80D

shadowsports — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 16:50:43 GMT

🤔 I'd probably want the tripod too. All good info here. The 18-135 was one of my favorite EF-S lenses on my T6s. I had the 10-18 also. After taking my tripod to Alaska last summer, I realized the value. Mine is under 3 lbs and is only rated to about 30lbs. But it held my RF100-500 and R5 C no problem. With a 10mm FL you do get about 30* wider FOV even with mag comparatively. If you are going to stitch, 18 is plenty. If single shots, the 10 will be wider by a small margin. So armed with this info... it's the OP's choice.

Re: Landscape lens for Canon 80D

Waddizzle — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 00:44:40 GMT

“ Personally, I would want the wider lens first - and it was the original question. “

I understood the question. My response is the budget is too small. You are not going to improve upon the 18-135mm for under $300 USD.

I frequently shoot landscapes. You do not really need a wide angle or ultra-wide angle lens to capture wide landscape views. The wider the lens, the more distant objects seem to get pushed into the distance.

You do not have this issue with a longer lens and capturing a panoramic shot. In fact, I prefer capturing panoramic shots because of the increase details and resolution in the final result.

Just remember to rotate the lens to portrait mode to capture your images. For that reason my lens of choice is an 70-200mm because of the tripod foot. I’ve gone down the L-bracket rabbit hole and did not like it.

Re: Landscape lens for Canon 80D

justadude — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 14:59:17 GMT

"I understood the question. My response is the budget is too small. You are not going to improve upon the 18-135mm for under $300 USD."

The original post said that they were looking at used lenses, and that's why I believe if they look around, they could find a good deal on a nice wide lens.

I do know many landscape photographers who share your preference for the 70-200mm for landscape work, and I agree fully on the points you make. However, I fall into the other half of the group that has also been shooting mostly landscapes for more years than I want to admit, and I often prefer wide. On APS-C my go to choice is the 10-20mm, and on full frame I'm often shooting landscapes with my 17-40mm. If I'm shooting nighttime landscapes with the sky, then it's always my 14mm. I think what might be a difference between you and I is that a lot of my landscape work is around the Great Lakes shorelines, (seascapes, lighthouses, etc.) where I don't have to worry about things being pushed into the distance. Either that, or I'm shooting landscape where things in the foreground are just too close at 70mm. Bottom line, It's a matter of the OP's shooting style.

"I’ve gone down the L-bracket rabbit hole and did not like it."

I found the L-brackets as cumbersome and in the way. I'm guessing you felt the same. The tripod foot on the 70-200mm is something I wish was incorporated into every lens. Only in the perfect world, huh? 🙂

Nice Benro/Induro tripod! I have the same style clips to adjust the leg angles on my Induro. That's one of the features I really like! I also have the same padded grip on only one leg (I know now many have it on three legs). It seems in the winter I'm always grabbing it by one of the non-padded ice cold legs by mistake.

Re: Landscape lens for Canon 80D

ebiggs1 — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 15:22:06 GMT

"You do not really need a wide angle or ultra-wide angle lens to capture wide landscape views."

This is so true. Landscape shots are determined by where you shoot from and what you are shooting not what name people associate with a certain FL. A 10mm FL is no more a landscape lens than a 200mm FL depending on the situation.

Re: Landscape lens for Canon 80D

MPBACK — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 17:11:40 GMT

I would recommend a Canon EF-S, 10-18. It has a plastic mount but it is pretty sharp and it's in the $300 range.

Re: Landscape lens for Canon 80D

justadude — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:04:46 GMT

I had that EF-S 10-18mm back in the day. That was a nice little lens for the price!