lvk Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Hi thereLooking at wide angle / lower light lens options and a lot of folks like the Tokina AT-X 11-20mm F2.8 PRO DX. Doesn't come with image stabilization. My question, is image stabilization even needed for something this wide? Any thoughts on what else to keep an eye out for? Thanks in advance for the time.Own a 70D with EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Standard Zoom Lens currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xavier Plagaro Mussard Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 It depends on the vibrations and the rolling-shutter of your camera! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinegain Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 If it's for the Canon 70D, then why not get the EF-S 10-18mm IS STM? You need wide with f/2.8 for shallow depth or lowlight?Otherwise, it works fine with a mechanical or electronic stabilizer. If your handheld skills are any good, you can digitally stabilize it in post quite a bit. Just cropping in on 1080p video isn't ideal. BrorSvensson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvk Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 Thank for the info. I have been looking at the EF-S 10-18mm IS STM but was hoping for something that could handle lower light situations for video use. f/4.5-5.6 is pretty slow. If going hand held, I worry about the Tokina. I have a steady hand, but from I have been seeing online, it certainly would benefit from IS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris24g Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 the tokina 11-16mm does not need IS. at 11mm, it is extremely wide and is very hand holdable. unstable, handheld shots are not a crime. have a look at Children of Men. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronFilm Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Nah. The wider the lens the less it needs IS. It is on sale now btw:http://m.ebay.com/itm/291620092590 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandro Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 consider that the 11-16 is heavy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ebrahim Saadawi Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Use/test your lens at 18mm with and without IS. It will give you a very close idea of how IS works in a wide shot. The 18-135mm has awesome IS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvk Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 Great idea Ebrahim on the test. Yes my 18-135mm has amazing IS and maybe it is spoiling me. I have no aesthetic issues with the hand held look. But I do have issues with microshake or jitters that DSLR's and others are prone to.I'm an editor by trade (20+ years) and have worked with all kinds of creative styles. Recently picked up the 70D to re-introduce me to shooting video (and photography). Has been a great creative experience. Another place to geek out on too.Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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