Hi,
I am shooting with a Canon T2i (550D) and I am considering a wide angle lens for it. I am particularly interested in a prime wide angle lens: the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED MC Super Wide Angle Lens for Canon - 14mm f/2.8 Super Wide Angle (see
http://rokinon.com/product.php?id=12). Right now all I have are the original kit lenses and a 50mm. My 18mm shortest focal length yields about an equivalent 28.8mm, compared to this Rokinon lens at 14mm should yield about 22.4mm. Honestly, I don't know how much difference that will work out to, given I have not shot any similar lenses and have no experience for a comparison of these different angles of view.
My interest in this lens is for both landscape photos and night photos (this lens reportedly has a very low 'coma distortion'). I like this lens for its potential for night photography and the price is about right (much lower than many other similar prime lenses).
My questions are:
1) Are wide angle lenses worth it for cropped sensor camera?
2) Any thoughts on the Rokinon lenses, especially this one?
3) Should I be looking at something else instead?
Thanks,
Randy Butters