The Best Ultra Wide Angle Lens on a Budget for Landscape Photography

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

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[@HungryHelpings]

SORRY WHATTT???? THAT INTRO MUSIC IS TOOO LOUD!!!!!

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

I’ve since fixed the issue since this was one of my earliest videos. Sorry about that!

[@malaranu6883]

What is peak focusing? Would appreciate an answer as I’m new to photography. Thanks

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

peak focusing is just getting the sharpest focus

[@zedavionarmstrong1389]

I want to know which one is better the full frame camera or crop sensor? I want the tamron 10-24 wide angle lens and i want another lens like the 35mm and the 18-400 i think that's all i need. So if i buy 3 lens for my 80d I'm good and for my full frame i will just get the 24-70 and the 50mm and the 17-35mm. So 6 lens is great but is 6 lens is good enough

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

There’s truly no quality difference in my opinion. Just a difference in sensor size. Invest in lenses not cameras

[@zedavionarmstrong1389]

@@DavidJohnstonPhoto i got the 80d for free and i bought the full frame for 400 dude only use it 1 time

[@zedavionarmstrong1389]

@@DavidJohnstonPhoto i like full frame cause i can fit everything into the picture

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

The best thing is to find gear that suits you. Seems like you’ve been able to do that!

[@nokibnoor3027]

I think 10-18mm is better than this one coz it has zoom and image stabiliser .

[@georgesmith3022]

Can you put a filter on it or is it obstructed by the lens?

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

You can definitely put a filter on it

[@midge148]

For Astro work I use focus magnifier to the C2 button on my A6000 to get stars pin sharp, I never use focus peaking at night now.

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

Ooo nice tip!

[@videobyjnt]

Hi great info. Are you using on a full frame. If so I would need an 8mm on a crop. Any suggestions there. Should I stay away from 7Artisans and Meike?

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

This lens is for a crop body. It’s what I’d recommend

[@WylderRoads]

Almost bought it until I realized it's optimized for aps-c and not full frame, may be worth mentioning in the video. This 12mm on aps-c is going to be equivalent to a 19mm lens on full frame.

[@gregbartush1238]

Will it work with a Canon 800D?

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

Not sure to be honest. You can find out in the amazon listing

[@aligaming4339]

Thanks bro love you

[@adazz66]

What is minimal and maximal range of ,,zoom"? 0.8x- 2x? Or it doesn't have zoom?...

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

No zoom on it. Prime lens

[@adazz66]

@@DavidJohnstonPhoto ok. but how big is magnification? 0.8x? Or below?

[@arifkizilay]

hi, I wonder if it is compatible with canon r5. thank you.

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

Nope

[@artjohnson01]

It’s a great value. Super build quality. It IS a big lens for M43, and heavy. I don’t particularly care for the flare on the front, though I know that is to keep filters out of the view. I often keep it on my camera as my walking around lens because it is wide and sharp.

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

Love it. And I agree!

[@musahoosain8093]

Nice video dude! Few things you can improve on: 1) make an outro (the ending was really abrupt) 2) try to transition the music a bit better. It was really loud at the beginning and almost couldn't hear what you were saying. Other than those two things, I really enjoyed the video! I'm also just getting into astrophotography and was looking for an ultra-wide angle on a budget. Wish it had an on/off AF system, but I can work around that. On another note, you just focus to infinity for astrophotography, right? or are there other situations where one would need to focus and other stops?

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

Yo! Thanks for the feedback. It's comments like this that let me know what' working and what's not so we can make this a great community together! I'll work on those things. Ok, diving into the world of astrophotography is an amazing ride. First of all I just made this video about when to shoot the Milky Way: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3ati2umZp52esU But to answer your question, yes, you focus to infinity to get crisp stars and foregrounds. I would test the lens out during daylight hours though before you take it out at night. To do this, set the lens to infinity and then zoom in to something really small in the distance on your LCD display to be sure it's in focus. Somethings the focus to infinity can be slightly off and you can mark where it actually is on your lens with a pencil or sharpee. Or you can just tape it into place so you know it'll be right! Also, I'm going to be making a tutorial on how to photograph some night shots like the Milky Way, star trails, and pin point stars so keep an eye out for those in the next few weeks!

[@musahoosain8093]

Okay Thanks! Keep up the good content!

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

Will do!

[@tsmith300]

I agree to the out was very abrupt but I also hate people will long intro's and outro's. NO need to waste my time with extra useless time on the vids. Nice video with great INFO.

[@joelmagalgalit8301]

hi david, Will this lens be compatible in Sony A7iii ?

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

Hey Joel. Unfortunately no. This is a crop specific lens. It would compare to an 18mm lens on the a7iii

[@joelmagalgalit8301]

David Johnston , thank you for your response but if i buy the 18mm lens, will it be compatible?

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

It depends on which 18mm you’re looking at. Which one exactly?

[@joelmagalgalit8301]

David Johnston i am planning to buy the sony a7iii and wondering what wide angle lens is perfect to use without breaking my bank account. 😅

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

I understand. Here are a few options... Tamron 15-30 amzn.to/2YdOB5V Sony 18-105 amzn.to/2XP4EHO Sigma 16 amzn.to/2JONHDO

[@ISAIAHTheBook]

Yeah intro music overpowersyour voice. Could use a boom mic

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

Old video. Has been corrected

[@fibranijevidra]

Is it so difficult to match audio levels?

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

I would challenge you to watch my recent videos. I learned audio over time. This is something you don't have to be perfect at when you start. And comments like this discourage people to try new things. Think about that before writing something with a smart slight. I don't need your negativity.

[@zulfphotography]

Great video, Yongnuo make a sweet 14mm 2.8 worth looking at

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

That’s what I’ve heard!

[@andyrays]

The vertical part of the L-shaped mark for infinity focus is the indicator for where to align the focus dot on every lens I've seen, not the end of the line closest to the infinity symbol. So if it focuses to infinity there, it is actually spot on.

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

Trust me, it’s slightly off from the infinity point

[@Triplebuc50]

Is this Lens better than the Nikon 10-20mm 3,5-5.6 Lens?

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

I think so

[@billzidis2656]

Brother,this is a standard wide 18mm full frame equivalent...Ultra wide is my sigma 8-16 (12-24) on my XT3

[@zm8687]

Can you use this for Panasonic g80 camera?

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

Yes! Here's the link: amzn.to/2yzHozb

[@wanfairaz388]

Does it work with Olympus OM-D E-M10?

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

Here's the link for the Olympus version: amzn.to/33STktr Be sure to put in your model number in the top "Check fit by camera" section to be sure it fits your exact model

[@socratesvela8285]

Are you using this apsc lens on FF? Which model body?

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

I use APSC. Sony a6000

[@socratesvela8285]

David Johnston Me too, but I did get the A7ii in December. I was not sure since you got that 70200f4, so you should mention the 35mm equiv, when talking focal lengths. So you actually shoot at 300mm, which is not very common for landscapes. Pretty cool.

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

I'm weird like that lol!

[@yusufal-kathiri3693]

Can I use this lens with canon 7d ?

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

This one is for Sony e mount. You’ll have to be sure they sell your Canon mount before you buy

[@dreamscuba2112]

Good video...does it work with the A7iii? Thanks

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

Hey Simon! The lens here is an E Mount lens meaning it works with most APSC cameras. The A7iii is a Sony A Mount, however Rokinon makes a great option in the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8: amzn.to/2ocuscA And it's only $274 which is a really low price.

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

Hey Simon! The lens here is an E Mount lens meaning it works with most APSC cameras. The A7iii is a Sony A Mount, however Rokinon makes a great option in the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8: amzn.to/2ocuscA And it's only $274 which is a really low price.

[@Alex-sm9yy]

Is it possible for me to use it on Canon 750 d

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

Here's the link to the Canon version of the Rokinon lens amzn.to/2n0yhkS. However, you need to be sure your 750d has an EF M mount for it to work with your 750d

[@patrickdonnelly5223]

One way around manual focus issues is to use an ultra wide lens. For the GH4, that would be the Kowa/Navitar 6mm HC series. A C mount lens. Since it successfully covers the GH4 sensor in video mode, it covers more than the advertised 1 inch sensor. The crop factor on the GH4 in video mode is 2.3x, not 2x, as in still 4:3 mode on most m4/3 sensors. Since it covers fully, the actual angle of view on GH4 in video is larger than the quoted degees below. Hyperfocal distance is very close at F5.6 allowing infinity and one metre or so to be in focus. NO twiddling focus! No searching by AutoFocus that breaks the connection between viewer and subjects. A real run and gun lens! Screws can lock down the focus and aperture, useful for remote use etc. Internal focus, less breathing effect. Lens length remains the same. Not my videos: vimeo.com/103893379 vimeo.com/76746701 vimeo.com/410038656 vimeo.com/87430472 vimeo.com/76793104 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGOyinZoZ5ibeas kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2HQnJRvqtqgoc0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHqvaJxsfqeqhM0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2jCgaiPosSthdk kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnioh5yCmdqliq8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqLJcmCcr61ge7c kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZzMYqOals6bkLs kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHqvaJxsfqeqhM0rel=0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpywZoagn5eXsKs kzbin.info/www/bejne/kH-9pIOLd690eKM kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKq2mqSbbtN0m6s kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp3bqKp-ba6DqK8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3bLZWWXndh4ja8

[@jasonrai2115]

Can you use this lens with APSC DSLRs?

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

You'll have to check the compatibility on the Amazon page

[@billzidis2656]

No.This is made only for mirrorless...What's your camera? there is the tokina 11-16 2.8 on canon and nikon which i stellar

[@SATYAJIT18101983]

I own one and the biggest annoying point is the Green and purple fringes...dey r all over no control on chromatic abberation

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

A lot of people have said that but mine hasn’t done it

[@piotrkasprzyk2495]

Hi David! Really useful series of videos. I am interested in your recommendation. I will travel to Nepal for some treks in the Himalayas, I want to buy A6000 and some lens/lenses? I want to be mobile and take max 2 lenses with me, I want to take something for landscapes and something a bit more universal but with keeping landscape in mind as the priority...

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

Go for more of an all in one lens like an 18-350 or something like that

[@piotrkasprzyk2495]

David you meant 18-135 or 70-350? For A6000 there is no 18-350...

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

Yes

[@scrptwic]

I bought the 20mm f-2 Rokinon lens at a pawn shop for $150.00 i could not pass on the price . I would have perferred the 12mm but such is life

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

I never thought about a pawn shop! That's a great deal!

[@OfficialKMartin1000]

Canon M mount, not EF mount. This lens is ment for mirrorless cameras.

[@greek-freaks]

this would be the first information i put in a video...

[@Wealthishealth89]

Can you share with us a video on how to focus stack with this lens?? Thank you!

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

Hey Joel! Focusing stacking is the same with all of your lenses. If you watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIWUY4aml7ubidU you'll be able to do the same thing with the Rokinon 12mm f/2

[@Wealthishealth89]

David Johnston thanks for your reply! Even if it’s manual??

[@Harrietteroseofficial]

so helpful, thank you x

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

[@samsargdong1135]

Hi,thanks for the video. I'd love to see a real world review of this lens one day.Bye!

[@peterdisbury8739]

Great job, again.

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

Thank you!

[@argoportraits9949]

Will that lens fit on my canon rebel?

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

They make a Canon version! Here's the link to it: amzn.to/2KgSpts Just be sure the mounts will match before you buy!

[@andyrays]

David Johnston I only see Canon M mount on that page. You would need Canon EF or EF-S.

[@phillipedouvier3574]

If you are using an APS-C sensor then the Canon EF-s 10-18mm would be a better choice over the Rokinon, in my opinion. It's an excellent piece of glass, gives you zoom capability, has AF & MF and you can find them for roughly the same price as the Rokinon. AND, it's built for the APS-C sensor!! The only downside I could see is that it's not as fast a the Rokinon so it's a trade off as to what features are most important to you. Cheers! PS. They also make an EF-s 10-22mm but it's a little more expensive, depends on what you need.

[@isobelbrown4717]

I have the Canon 10-18mm its fantastic!

[@argoportraits9949]

what are the settings for those night shots?

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

A good place to start is 20” f/2 ISO 800. Work around those settings!

[@NGC7009]

i have been using a 18mm lens for a while, bust yesterday i found it is not wide enough... so thats why i am watching this today

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

Nice. I highly recommend the Rokinon 12mm

[@churchillcoins8519]

Thank you for the review and recommendation. Does this work with a full frame camera?

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

Unfortunately not. This is an APS-C lens. But, there are some similar wide angles like this one for FF cameras

[@hadnoideahow]

@@DavidJohnstonPhoto Heya, could you recommend some? I got really hyped about this lens based on your review.

[@lonnieclemens5131]

Good video!

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

Thank you!

[@b.simmons5234]

You got a ghost in your house that keeps open and close you glass door behind your right shoulder at 1:39 second in your video. Did anyone noticed but me?

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

🤣 And the plot thickens! Do I live in a haunted house or don’t I? Spoiler alert I actually moved so the ghost won’t bother me anymore

[@b.simmons5234]

I think you do have spirits. No door that heavy will swing back and forth even with slight pressure. Nice lens anyway...although the lens you have is the newer model of I'm not mistaken and better than the old. The way to tell is by looking at the focus ring. Yours is solid and the older model have split in the middle of the focus ring.

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

It's a really good lens, I highly recommend it. Thanks for watching! (the ghost says hello)

[@Hidden_Grid_Images]

Berlyn yeah creepy

[@thespanielinquisition7167]

Its a bloody draft for heaven's sake

[@ahmedtaha-pb5zd]

How do nikon users get this lense

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

They make a 14mm for Nikon

[@ahmedtaha-pb5zd]

@@DavidJohnstonPhoto is it a fish eye? Because the one u showed didnt look like a fisheye and the one I see on amazon is a fish eye

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

The 14 is not. The 12mm for Nikon is

[@yaeckerphotography]

Yay. I already have a 12mm or should I say an 18mm ff lens. same field of view as your 12mm.

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

Haha great!

[@firdaussiradjuddin6905]

Thanks for the information. If I use full frame, is there vignet?

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

Yes, this is only a crop lens

[@dimitrimoonlight]

link of canon EF isn't EF! it's EF-M!

[@cyberstace58]

Is this good for a full frame camera or can you get it to fit a Canon 5D mark 3?

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

No it's for mirrorless cameras. For a full frame camera like the 5d iii you'd want to get a wide angle more like a 16mm or 24mm

[@cyberstace58]

Thank-you very much for the reply.

[@phillipedouvier3574]

This seems to be a great deal, to get that wide with Canon L glass (EF 11-24mm L F/4) you are talking about $3K. And the Rokinon is faster! I wouldn't think the MF is really a downside because you are more often than not likely to disengage AF for those ultra wide applications anyway. My only concern would be the degree of chromatic aberration but again in ultra wide applications this might not be a factor and there is always PhotoShop if it's minor. Lack of zoom capability is what it is, every lens has some sort of trade off and all things considered it's probably the lesser of the possible evils you could have to accept.

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

There really isn’t much aberration at all

[@five18audio]

Rokinon 14 for nikon

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

That’s a good one too!

[@slr7075]

Nice. I like the Rokinon very much because it's super wide, sharp and lightweight but the only con is the chromatic aberration. Of course with Lightroom or Lens compensation it's no issue after the correction.

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

Thanks for the comment! Yeah Lightroom corrects pretty much any aberration you can throw at it. I’ve never had any issues or disappointments with it!

[@TheHitmanAgent]

I had to enable closed captions 'cuz my speakers are blown!

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

Sorry grumpy cat

[@mungodarkmatter]

Great video. You really covered the pros and cons of the lens well. Rokinon are supposed to be pretty good lens particularly for the price but most of them are manual focus prime lens although I think they have started to make a few auto focus lens. Some people actually use manual focus older lens on newer digital cameras, and it is a similar market that I think Rokinon has targeted. Manual focus lens are great for things like landscape photography where there is time to focus and subject is not moving positions quickly. Ultra wide angle lens are great, but generally cost a lot of money unfortunately, but there are a few more affordable options available for cropped frame cameras. Nikon makes a ultra wide to wide angle zoom for their APS-C DSLRs which is a very nice lens and Cannon makes a similar zoom for their APS-C cameras.

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

Yes I have loved every second with my Rokinon!

[@twopeople66]

Suspect that the mounting ring is plastic....

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

It's actually a durable lightweight metal. I just have the plastic cap on it for the review to protect the glass underneath from smudges from my hand.

[@dompling]

Sound?!?!?

[@andytee88]

loud intro music, and then low voice, and no, not the best wide angle lens, probably it's the one that you have

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

ATT MEE no, it’s not the best wide angle lens. It’s the best wide angle on a budget. I tried it, reviewed it, and then bought it because I stand behind it.

[@andytee88]

Now you changed the title?

[@rocket9244]

$275 is not budget. $100-$150 is budget

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

For good lenses $275 is an absolute steal

[@mallardgrey]

its not the best , because there isnt one for Nikon,,,,, its only your best cause it suits you......................

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

john halton thanks for the comment John, I disagree though. It’s the best I’ve found that’s in the less expensive category of lenses. There are plenty of other amazing lenses that break the bank, but this one is unique due to the price point. Just because a company doesn’t make a Nikon version doesn’t mean it’s not a worthy contender in the cheaper realm of lenses.

[@1972Russianwolf]

His point is that you can't get the lens for either Nikon or Canon EF/EFS. You would need the F2.8 lens to cover those cameras.

[@grahamcashmore6926]

Had plenty of waffles for breakfast.

[@jsadecki1]

Where your furniture bro

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

Lol!

[@bhabanism]

music and voice shouldn't be of different volume.

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

It's been fixed in more current videos.

[@Martinko_Pcik]

Terribly loud intro scared me away

[@fluffden]

That intro was soooo fucking loud wtf? xD

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

It’s been fixed in other videos. Was an audio malfunction in post processing

[@fluffden]

You gave me frighten! headphones and all :D Good video content tho! :)

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

Haha thanks man

[@rvenneman]

No Nikon?

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

Nikon lenses are a little pricey to be on a budget for most people

[@SkateForceOne]

work on editing man, volumes are way off... -12 for vocals...

[@DavidJohnstonPhoto]

Check out some more recent vids. Audio is way better