Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLRs

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Amazing wide angle lens, used it on my Canon 7D last year during my long stay in the Canadian Rockies. IG: @patrickmena

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Ive had this lens for a little over a year now and have used it quite a bit. This lens is great for shooting architecture and good for landscapes and other things where you want to get a lot into the photo like large crowds. Im an architecture student and I usually bring this lens with me to analyze and catalog buildings. The super wide angle means that you can get shots of even the tightest of spaces. For exterior shots, you can really get the whole structure in there from standing fairly close to it. I got the whole Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel in Paris near the Louvre from just a few feet away. Going all the way down to 10mm, you can get a very striking two-point perspective style (Google: "two-point perspective" to see what I mean) shot that is very impressive. I will usually use this lens to get exterior shots and interior shots of whole rooms, and then switch to a 50mm lens to get detail shots. It works well for landscapes also, but I feel like the further and more expansive the landscape is, the more the photo suffers from blurring. I have tried taking some cityscape shots and they did not turn out nearly as sharp as they did using a prime lens. I have noticed some vignetting on this lens as well. On a Canon Rebel T3i, this lens is so large that it blocks out a portion of the built-in flash, so if you dont have an external flash and you plan to use this lens in the dark, thats something you will need to take into account as it is quite noticeable. This lens doesnt perform very well in low light situations unless you are using an external flash, taking a long exposure or using light painting techniques. Finally, this lens utilizes the EF-S mounting system, which only works on APS-C sensors. If youre planning on eventually upgrading to a camera with a "full frame" sensor, you will not be able to use this lens on that camera.

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What a terrific lens! I understand there is a newer model with a shorter range but new STM focusing that is better for video. My lens focuses fine, quickly and accurately enough to easily make very nice images although I dont do much video. At this range I think a fast USM focus would be overkill. Overall Id have to say its my favorite EF-S lens. It makes for a great walk around and indoor lens. I need to go wider more often than closer and 10-22 is a great range to cover. This wide I dont miss IS or a faster aperture, even in low light, and just love shooting with this lens. Once its on, I seldom reach into my bag for another lens. The fact that there is a new version with STM means you can get a copy of this one cheaper, but maybe thats a point of criticism if youre looking for one. The one real downside is that at the widest there is noticeable distortion which goes away very quickly, completely gone at only 12mm, maybe less. Im not that picky but its enough for me to call it the only real downside and take away a star. If you are interested in this lens you wont be disappointed.

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I am not a professional photographer; a beginner to rank amateur at best. This is the first real lens I have ever owned and I use it on a Canon T5i I purchased last year, my first DSLR. I take about 250-300 pictures a week as part of my profession so a dependable camera body and lens are crucial. This lens delivers a noticeably superior picture quality compared to what I was getting out of the kit lens that came with the T5i and especially compared to the picture quality from my old Canon PowerShot, which was respectable. The colors are vivid and not as flat; the focus is sharper. The wide angle functionality enables me to photograph small areas realistically and I dont particularly notice the barrel distortion until about 13 to 10 mm. Thats awesome as I only use such a short focal length in the smallest of spaces; for interior photography I usually play in the 14 to 18 mm range and longer for outdoor photography. This lens is not an uncap and shoot; there is a learning curve. Its taken me over a month just to become comfortable with it. You can always cheat and use the cameras auto setting but youre really missing out. I am having so much fun with this lens I actually look forward to going to work. And Ive learned more about photograph with this lens than ever before. There was one problem. The autofocus malfunctioned after about a month of steady use and I had to drop off the lens to a canon service center in my town. Within two weeks Canon returned the lens with a brand new autofocus motor in it. It works like a charm again. I hope it is fixed for good. I have read elsewhere that the autofocus on this particular lens has been a problem for others. Maybe I should learn how to manual focus and use the autofocus less. Some advice: this is a heavy lens and bigger than you think. Ditch the neck strap and grab a hand strap.

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I was saving for over a year to be able to buy new. I decided to go for the used and it was perfect. No issues and I love the lens. I was informed by this lens by a Canon instructor. He talked about the quality saying it was nearly as good as an L-series lens for much less money. Very good value. Note this is NOT for the fancier Canon bodies. Look carefully or an easier way. You know how your camera has a red dot for lens alignment when you put on? Does it have a white box near to the red dot. If not you cannot use this lens.

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The ultra wide zoom has been a mainstay of pros, especially photojournalists, since the early 1990s. Sweeping landscapes, operation in tight quarters and ease of hand holding are hallmarks of this range. The EF-s 10-22 3.5-4.5 USM is the first lens to bring this range to APS-C (1.6X crop) cameras like the 7D, 60D, 70D and Rebel. CONSTRUCTION: My initial impression was its a little plasticy and zoom and focus rings are slightly coarse and stiff. After a year, it loosened up nicely but is still a notch below the smoothness of my EF-s 15-85 3.5-5.6 IS USM. However, its light and petite: easy to slip in a coat pocket and ideal for travel or hiking. The metal mount and polycarbonate barrel make it durable yet lightweight. The front element moves slightly during operation so a UV filter is needed to seal the front from dust. AUTO FOCUS: Ring-type USM drives an internal lens group and, thus, AF blazes and is silent to human ears. The front element doesnt rotate during focus and zoom operations. It has FTM, allowing manual focus without switching out of AF mode. This AF design is optimized for stills and not ideal for video: the built-in mics on my 60D and 70D picked up a high pitched stutter from the motor and contrast focus is jerky during video recording. The workaround is to use an external mic and/or focus manually. If video is your main thing, buy the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM instead as the STM drive is stepless and silent to the camera mic. OPTICAL PERFORMANCE: Basically, this lens features optical quality of an L series wide zoom in a prosumer barrel. Wide open, this zoom is sharp and contrasty in the middle of the frame with slight softening towards edges. The wide side is the sharpest with slight degradation as you zoom towards 22mm. Sharpness across the frame improves as you stop down. By F8 it is pin sharp from edge to edge. Im going for increased depth of field for landscapes and cityscapes, so I leave this lens at F8 most of the time. I only shoot wide open for occasional low light snaps. Distortion is well corrected. There is a wee bit of barreling at the wide end and slight pincushion ate the long end. But less distortion than my EF-s 15-85 3.5-5.6 IS USM and a little better than the 17-40 4L USM. Like any wide angle optic, you need to compose carefully to avoid perspective distortion, e.g., noses appearing too large or buildings falling over. Chromatic aberration is a reality with zooms and this one is not exempt, with magenta fringing along high contrast edges. e.g., tree branches against a bright sky. However, it is mild and easy to remove in DPP, LR or Aperture. In normal light you will never notice magenta fringing. Flare is well controlled for a zoom: no problems with sunsets or streetlights. Nevertheless, a lens hood is recommended for protection and to shade the front element from glare. Speaking of hoods... HOOD NOT INCLUDED: The recommended EW-83E hood is bulky and (looks like a dish) and costs $32. Worse of all, its so shallow it offers little protection. I have an EW-83H that came with an EF 24-105 4L IS USM. The bayonet mount is the same size as the EW-83E but the hood is longer and narrower, offering increased protection. I thought the longer length might vignette but, amazingly, it doesnt vignette at any focal length, has better protection from glare and less bulk than the EW-83E. If youre going to spend money on an expensive hood for the 10-22 3.5-4.5, get the EW-83H instead of the EW-83E. If youre on tight budget, check out the Vello EW-83H clone/knockoff. LAST BLURB: This zoom is a specially lens and a bit wide for casual use. After all, 10mm covers 107 degrees! Nevertheless, I reach for this lens to shoot cityscapes, landscapes or in tight quarters. It has ideal coverage for spacious cathedrals or mammoth train stations. If you need an ultra wide zoom on APS-C, this is among the best in terms of image quality: sharp, fast to focus and easy on the shoulder.

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This lens has a TON of reviews... so Ill stick to a short couple of lists/facts. These are all from my PERSONAL experience with my particular lens, and in no way is an attempt to regurgitate over used buzz words or other peoples "facts". Whats hot? * Sharp Optics (Surprisingly so. Better than my Canon 28-135mm IS USM and Tamron 70-300mm at their best) * Full-time manual focus override * Super wide angle to ~almost~ "normal" on a ASP-C (cropped) sensor * Smooth operation, good fit and finish. Not a metal barrel, but still feels solid * Good contrast * Handles distortion VERY well when zoomed all the way out (though its still there, as is to be expected from something that gets THIS wide) * Will hold its value, even used * Good, minimal focus distance Whats not? * Chromatic aberration rears its ugly head when wide open and kicking it around 10mms. I hear its better than most the other choices in this range, but its still more than Im a fan of. (This can be, mostly, compensated for by zooming in to about 12mms, or stopping down a little more.) * Not "weather sealed". I personally havent had any issues, but when I go hunting for an epic landscape shot, I shy away sometimes if the weather is particularly rainy because while my 7D can take it... my lens might not be so lucky. * Pricey * Wont stay with me if I go "Full Frame" (EF-S mount) * Without IS or F/2.8, its usable, but not ideal for low-light shots with subject movement or no tripod. (Usable, but not ideal) Final Word: If youre running an ASP-C sized sensor on your Canon Rebel, xxD, or 7D and youre looking for "real" super wide angle shots, there arent many choices to be had. BUT... when you have to pull the trigger, I highly recommend this lens and would purchase it again if I had too. If you do not need quite as wide a shot, as much usable range, shoot in lower light, and looking to save about $100... Id go with a Tokina 11-16mm. I hear its supposed to be pretty good as well... but I have no personal experience with it. You win some and lose some either way... but my final word is... the Canon 10-22mm is tough to beat. Buy it, be amazed. I know I was.

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The Seller: Outstanding! Quick shipping, superbly safe packaging, I didnt need to use customer service. The Lens: A used item, it arrived in EXCELLENT condition as advertised. No signs of wear, and the front and rear elements are completely clean with no scratches. The apperture blades are also very clean. Image Quality: Fantastic on my APS-C Canon dSLR (cropped sensor makes 10-22mm become 16-35mm, a very nice range) My Challenges: In my first test images I can tell itll be more important than ever to use a tripod and get the horizon absolutely level to avoid vertical lines converging at the shorter focal lengths. My Intended Uses: I will use this lens primarily for landscapes, although at the longer focal lenghts itll be excellent for street photography, again because Im using it on a cropped sensor camera. Would I recommend this? ABSOLUTELY

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The only suprise that I had was to realize that I had to pay custom fees... (102$)!!! But then, what could I do?... I paid it. As far as Im concerned this is the perfect wide angle for my needs (without circular fisheye FX). It has become the most used lens since I got it! I always carry it in my bag if not on my cam. The wider the aperture, the more lens deformation but it can be adjusted in Lightroom with astonishing results. Inside, outside, whatever light conditions, I use it 80% of the time if not more! Great for certain landscapes or for indoor «proximity short» situations. Does not come with a protective UV filter so, get one if you order it, needless to say, for protection! Again, as far as I am concerned, this lens is a must. I cant compare it with similar products because I dont own any. This one is enough and quality wise, it does a clean great job!

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I rented one of these last summer for Boy Scout summer camp. Thought I would use it for just one day for some fun shots but ended up leaving it on for the whole week. My 24-105mm F4 L-glass stayed in my foot locker in camp. Had so much fun getting great action shots of the boys activities from a close up, wide angle perspective. Most shots were very sharp. So I bought this lens now instead of renting it again and have already put it through the ringer at a rainy campout. This copy is just as good as the one I rented. One note if you are new to shooting wide angle, you have to get used to the barrel distortion in the 10mm-12mm range. Once you learn which shots work at that range and how to frame the shot to minimize the effect youll have a lot more keepers. Sometimes its unavoidable though so just have fun with it. Love this lens but 4 stars since it doesnt come with the lens hood (normal with all non-L lenses from Canon, grrr.) On the flip side, the lens hood for this one (EW83E) is inexpensive compared to some.

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