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16-35 F2.8 L II vs III vs 16-35 f4L IS and Rokinon 14mm F2.8

Started Apr 15, 2018 | Discussions thread
RoyalMorgan Junior Member • Posts: 48
best lens for astrophotography and great for landscapes Tamron 15-30 2.8

spyder0109 wrote:

Hi everyone,

I recently moved to FF and have always been a fan of ultra wide angle to capture landscapes, when I was on D5100 and Tokina 11-20 F2.8 - though i'm just a photographer who loves to capture while traveling. Please note my current set up

  • Canon 6D mark II
  • Canon 24-70 F2.8 L II

Although everyone on DP review recommended as one-stop lens as 24-70 F2.8, my itch to get ultra wide angle has not stopped. My primary usage would be following:

  • Astrophotography
  • Landscapes while traveling - with and without tripod

I have cornered down on the following options

Option 1

  • Canon 16-35 F4 L IS
  • Rokinon 14mm F2.8

I will use the Rokinon primarily for only astrophotography, while use Canon for landscapes and all other use-cases.

Option 2

  • Canon 16-35 F2.8 L II

Priced similar as option 1, I get a single-lens solution, but this lens has got some critical review since III version came, but third version is LOT expensive too. I am confused if this is good or better than Option 1, then I can simply get this lens for both astro and landscape usage.

Option 3

  • Canon 16-35 F2.8 L III

Yes, this is the best for both, but lot more expensive as well. But is it really worth the price jump or I should stick to Option 1 or 2?

Looking forward to expertise of experts on this group.

Appreciate the support.

there are many options for astrophotography for Canon users... but resuming different sources it seems the best overall lens (considering costs quality coma focal range CA ...)

it's the Tamron 15-30 2.8

here the sources:

check at min. 5:26 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlL14iQNm4U

https://www.lonelyspeck.com/lonely-specks-ultimate-list-of-best-astrophotography-lenses/

do you agree? can you confirm?

 RoyalMorgan's gear list:RoyalMorgan's gear list
Sony a6500 Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS Sigma 30mm F1.4 (E/EF-M mounts) Rokinon 12mm F2.0 NCS CS +1 more
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