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Good "cheap" lens for astrophotography (Canon)?

Started Nov 7, 2018 | Questions thread
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GeralH Regular Member • Posts: 142
Good "cheap" lens for astrophotography (Canon)?

Hello there!

Im an enthusiast who wants to take better astrophotography shots. The lenses and body i have are:

  • Canon SL1/100D (For about 2-3 years)
  • Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM (i should sell this since i dont really use it)
  • Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM (The lens that 95% of the time is in the camera)
  • Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM (Great lens when i need a zoom)
  • Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM (Excellent lens for portraits)

Wish list:

  • Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM (For landscape photography)

I currently use the 24 f/2.8 pancake lens for my astrophotography, but i sometimes find it too narrow for these kind of shoots.

I was planing on getting the 10-18 wich seems to be a great wide angle lens, but im afraid the aperture wont be enough for astrophotography.

So is there another good "cheap" lens i should consider? I need a fast wide angle.

P.S. Lets say the budget is 500$, but i would prefer to pay around 300, or i might push it to 600 if the lens is worth it (as it would also be used instead of the 10-18 for landscape).

 GeralH's gear list:GeralH's gear list
Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM Canon EF-S 24mm F2.8 STM Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
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