Any suggestions or comments on wide angle adapters? Cant afford a wide angle lens at the moment...

[Meganab]

New to photography and have a large family shoot coming up and I dont think my 18-55 kit or my 75-300 will cut it. I cant afford a wide angle lens right now so im wondering what everyone thinks about the wide angle adapters? Pro's? Con's?

Thanks!

[kvbarkley]

Just don't fall off the cliff when you back up.

At the top I said that 18mm would probably be fine.

[ebiggs1]

The problem is not the camera/lens but getting everyone to cooperate with you.  If you have willing subjects it is too hard to do. But if you have teenagers it can be quite a struggle.  Eyes ope, looking at the camera, etc.

I always use a tripod but in your case I would say even it is optional.  It does matter on how you intend to use the photo.  If it is a FB upload or a nice printed photo?  Mine are yearbook shots.

Canon 1D Mk IV with ef 24-70mm f2.8L lens set to 26mm.  (33mm equivlant focal length)

[ebiggs1]

" I said that 18mm would probably be fine."

Absolutely.  I agree totally.  It isn't that hard to do.