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Pro-Optic 14mm lens for Canon EOS

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May 25, 2011

I recommend that you check out Sigma,and Tokina for lenses in the $5-600 range. They also have wide angle zooms that are in the same price range.

Also purchase the lens from a place with a good return policy such as B&H and Adorama. Do not wait six months to test the lens and then try to return it.
Do your testing right away. The photos do not have to be of something special because you are looking for barrel distortion and possible vignetting, especially in the upper corners as well as sharpness.

I did that with a film camera. I just walked out the front door of the store with two different lenses and took about eight photos with each. Being that they were zooms I also tested them at both extremes. When I finished I gave them back the lenses and the roll of film and came back two hours later and checked the photos. One lens was considerably better in all the tests. I then purchased the best one. The camera store didn't have to worry about complaints and I had no problem with the lens. Both of us were happy.

Lynn

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May 26, 2011

You might check Adorama, B&H, or another very reputable seller and see if there are any Canon refurbished lenses that meet your needs. Adorama, for example, gives a one year warranty on Canon Refurbished lenses. Refurbished lenses are a little less expensive than new lenses and supposedly are individually checked by an experienced technician before offered for sale.

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May 30, 2011

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May 30, 2011

Here's the link:
http://www.amazon.com/Rokinon-FE14M-C-Ultra-Canon-Black/product-reviews/B003VSGQPG/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

You might also want to add the "Nifty Fifty" eventually. Some of us just can't afford the "Big and Perfects". I also have the 18-200 mm.

Secondly, when I bought my first 'big money' lens from B&H, I also purchased the insurance (have never ever done that before.) Anyhow, after my first shoot with it, I downloaded the images, and promptly knocked the camera and lens onto the floor with my elbow. It was repaired immediately and without charge. Although, later someone said that making sure all camera gear through your home-owner's is a lot cheaper and it doesn't matter if it is stolen, lost, or broken for whatever reason to file a claim.

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June 06, 2011