Best in class, no regrets

I have owned this lens for several years now. It has been lovingly abused regularly during that time, as shooting interiors for the real estate industry accounts for a significant portion of my field time. I have also had the opportunity to shoot with the various contender lenses over time, and I simply love this 10-22 Canon lens. It takes a beating without denting, cracking, or developing worn areas in it's finish. It's optical performance was eye opening on my first 30D, and it still delivers fantastic images on my current 40D, and 50D bodies. Even in the Everglades on a bright summer day, and from all compass points, the lens delivers very pleasing sharpness, contrast, and detail. It also delivers very low levels of distortion for an ultra wide zoom at any price point, and even that is easily tweaked in post processing. My lens has untold miles of use (it is number two of the two most often used lenses for me out of the studio), yet it still cleans up to look as new, it still performs optical magic as it did on day one, and it still has the sound, smooth, mechanical feel it had when new. I absolutely love this lens.

Voyager13b . Review provider: walmart.com

"L" Lens performance for APS-c

No, it doesn't have an f-2.8 aperture, or metal lens barrel. So what? The lens is lightweight, compact, sharp, very comfortable to operate, with smooth turning zoom and focus rings. It balances very well on my 40D camera body, and only draws undo attention when I have the accessary lens hood attached. Most importantly, this 10-22 wide angle zoom delivers image quality every bit as good as what can be attained with it's full frame 16-35, and 17-40 L series cousins. Add to that the very useful 77mm front filter diameter that allows me to mount my pro sized filters and polarizers, and well, I don't see a down side. Love it!

Donnie G. . Review provider: walmart.com

Best Non-L lens

After reading numerous positive reviews about this lens I managed to pick one up used for a great price. To date, I've only been using noob lenses (kit lens, 55-250, 50mm 1.8) so this was my first major lens purchase and I couldn't be more pleased with it. I shot lots of landscapes so my kit lens wasn't quite wide enough for that but this thing is perfect as it captures more and it has great quality. Even for use indoors this thing is superb as you're able to get wider angle shots within relatively tight quarters...no more having to scrunch everyone together for a group pic using this lens. In low light, this thing isn't too bad however the AF could be a smidge faster. While not being an L lens, this lens nonetheless does a great job capturing crystal clear pics in ample lit situations. With a flash, this thing works pretty well indoors as well. The price is a bit steep for a non L lens however my used price for this made it too hard to pass up. Overall, this is a great lens for landscape/indoor use and I'm really digging this lens.

NinjaPlease . Review provider: walmart.com

Incredible

O.K., I was already blown away with the quality of the lens itself and with the pictures I took with it, but nothing compares to what happened to the lens over the winter. I was out shooting some nature shots here in Central Ohio where there was quite a bit of snow on the ground; somehow the lens fell out of my bag and I didn't realize it until I got back to my car. I retraced my steps all to no avail. I notified the park ranger that I had lost the lens and, still having the lens booklet in my bag, was able to give him the lens information. Well, 3 months later I get a call from the ranger. Yes, they had found my lens! Although I was happy to get it back I knew it couldn't possibly be functional after 3 months buried in the snow. I was wrong. Not only was it functional, but the picture quality was diminished in no way! No fogging, no condensation, nothing; it just works. This is just one of the reasons why I have never owned any camera or camera accessory other than a Canon!

Jeff . Review provider: walmart.com

Ist Class Ultra Wide Angle Zoom

I must second all of the comments made by Digital Seeker. Many of the most spectacular images I have ever taken have been with this lens. No need to stitch 3 or 4 images to create a panoramic scene; just crop a single image made at 10mm. Images are sharp and well defined. My only minor reservation is that the lens should have come with a lens hood in the box, not as an extra (and much needed) accessory.

Fotomatt . Review provider: walmart.com

Awesome Super-wide

This lens is just fantastic. The USM focuses instantly, even in an almost dark room. Colors come out amazingly vibrant and super sharp. It has a very nice minimum focusing distance and very smooth bokeh when do you get really close to a subject (just be aware of the heavy distortion on the wide end). Build quality is good for a EF-S lens and it is internal focusing. The only thing I wish this lens had was a little bit larger aperture. Very happy with my purchase and I think this is a good tool on any crop camera today.

Brandon . Review provider: walmart.com

The standard for crop-sensor Canon Cameras

The standard for crop-sensor cameras. I've had this lens for 3 years now. It's a little slow, but since it's used mostly outside, that doesn't really matter. And since you're likely to use it with slow shutter speeds and high ISO, also not a factor . it's sharp, internal focusing and internal zooming. No more to say. If you have 60D, 7D, Rebel xxx and want a wide angle lens, this is it. no need to get anything else. If you want anything bigger or faster, you need to get a full frame Canon and some primes or 16-35 zoom. mucho dinero. If you're a pro, this ain't your lens. If you're a shmo, this is your wide-angle zoom, baby!!!

PVL . Review provider: walmart.com

Amazing lens, amazing photos

This is one of the best lenses I've owned. It's indcredibly sharp and the color quality is first-rate. Even the lens flare is well handled, which is rare in an ultra-wide lens. As it is so wide, the photographer has to be prepared for the distortion. For landscapes and architecture on a cropped sensor, this lens is perfect. The only complaint I have is that it didn't come with a hood. Well, it was a tad pricey, too.

Fotosdenada . Review provider: walmart.com

Bought this for my XSi as I do a lot of architectual photography. Soft around the edges, especially at 10mm - zoom to 12mm and most of that is fixed. Very fast focus, thanks to USM. However, lens is NOT image stabilized, and the slightest movement can render pictures rather blurry. Cure? Use a tripod or faster shutter speeds. Other reviewer pointed out you can almost see your shoes with the lens at 10mm - this is barely an exaggeration. Use the standard flash with the camera and it will cast a vast shadow across the bottom of the picture. Haven't had time (or warmth) to shoot a lot with this lens yet, but I hope to fix that as the weather cooperates more. Overall, excellent lens - the widest Canon offers, AND it's designed for the 1.6x crop sensor bodies (XT, XTi, XS, XSi, etc).

dragonzord87 . Review provider: walmart.com

Canon's Best EF-S

This is arguably Canon's best EF-S lens, it's my favorite. It is EF-S as stated above, which means it is only for canon's consumer DSLR. Film cameras will not work, and if you insist on trying will porbably break them. This thing is amazingly wide. Standing straight you can almost see your shoes in the picture (that's only slight hyperbole). It is very sharp, even wide open, although the edges could be a little bit better. You'd only notice it if you're printing it out to larger than an 8x10. Color rendition is very good, not quite L level, but easily fixed by upping your color sat. controls on the camera a notch or two, or just using software. Build quality is good, very solid feeling. It should last you a long time. It isn't weather sealed, so you should watch out for the elements. Pros: Great optics, superwide even on a crop sensor DSLR Cons: Price. You can almost buy the 16-35mm L for this much, and you CAN buy the 17-40mm L (though they're for full frame). It's only for EF-S mounts, which may limit future compatability. Buy this if: You don't plan on upgrading to a full frame camera. I do, so I bought a different lens Otherwise, this is the best all around wide angle zoom Canon makes. Note: there are other brands that are cheaper and also work on full frames, but aren't as sharp, etc...Although the Sigma 12-24 is one to look at

ElGordo . Review provider: walmart.com