Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Autofocus Lens USA

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The Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM is an ultra wide-angle zoom lens with dynamic expressive capability for all EF-S mount digital EOS cameras, exceptionally small and lightweight for maximum mobility.

With an effective focal length range of approximately 16-35mm in 35mm format, this lens allows you to get extremely close to subjects, exaggerating the difference in size between a near object and its background. Creative photographers can use this phenomenon to create excellent separation between subject and background for a strong sense of presence, or for a pan-focus effect with everything from foreground to background sharply in focus.

Designed specifically for digital photography, the lens has specially shaped lens elements and Super Spectra coatings to suppress ghosting and flare, which can be caused by reflections off digital camera sensors. An exclusive optional lens hood can further reduce the incidence of flare.

Note: Not suitable for 35mm film SLR cameras, or for 35mm size "full-frame" digital cameras, e.g. 1Ds or Kodak Pro SLR/c.

Note! Not suitable for 35mm film SLR cameras or digital camera with image sensor bigger than APS-C size, only fits on the EOS Digital Rebel series or 20D, 30D, 40D and 50D, 7D SLR cameras.

Uses optics designed to take full advantage of the small image circle and short back focus in EF-S lenses.
Features three aspherical lens elements (two types) as well as a Super-UD glass element for high image quality at all focal lengths.
Optimized lens coating minimizing flare and ghosting prone occurring with digital cameras.
Ring-type USM provides ultra-quiet, super-fast, precision auto focusing and predictive tracking.
Circular aperture diaphragm produces brilliant out-of-focus characteristics.
Performance
Focal Length 10 - 22 mm
Aperture Maximum: f/3.5 - 4.5
Minimum: f/22 - 29
Camera Mount Type Canon EF-S
Format Compatibility Canon (APS-C)
Angle of View 107° - 63°
Minimum Focus Distance 9.5" (24 cm)
Magnification 0.17x
Maximum Reproduction Ratio 1:5.8
Groups/Elements 10/13
Diaphragm Blades 6
Features
Image Stabilization No
Autofocus Yes
Tripod Collar No
Physical
Filter Thread 77 mm
Dimensions (DxL) Approx. 3.3 x 3.5" (8.38 x 8.89 cm)
Weight 13.6 oz (386 g)

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Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Autofocus Lens
 
4.7

(based on 588 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (443)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (135)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (9)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

99%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Fast / accurate auto-focus (542)
  • Consistent output (361)
  • Easily interchangeable (321)
  • Lightweight (307)
  • Strong construction (223)

Cons

  • Heavy (34)
  • Weak casing (27)
  • Poor in low light (26)
  • Pricey / poor value (12)
  • Blurry focus (7)

Best Uses

  • Landscape/scenery (339)
  • Weddings (104)
  • Low light (100)
  • General purpose (99)
  • Special effects (94)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Photo enthusiast (203), Enthusiast (123), Semi-pro photographer (81), Casual photographer (50), Semi-professional (42)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (209), Yes (18)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

BETTER THAN YOU THINK ...

I come from a polar opposite photography interest to a wide-angle, which is macro photography, and so when I first bought the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM lens I didn't use it ...Read complete review

I come from a polar opposite photography interest to a wide-angle, which is macro photography, and so when I first bought the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM lens I didn't use it much. What a mistake!

As might be expected, the 10-22 is a fantastic landscape tool and I have taken many stunning photos of the Florida beaches with it, and the colors and clarity brought out by this lens are fantastic.

What is not so obvious about this lens are its many other capabilities, for instance macro work. I have the Canon 50D and my primary tool is the 100mm macro lens, but I find myself using the 10-22mm super-wide more and more. If you get the lens extension tubes you can capture wide-angle macro shots, enabling you to capture a whole leaf or bug at a super-close distance! Even without the tubes, I photograph flowers a lot, but with a true 100 macro I can only get so much of the flower or bush in my field of view, without standing back ten to fifteen feet. Normally, this is what I want in a flower shot, very close and very sharp, yet sometimes it is important to photograph the entire plant for field ID. Well, with the EF-S 10-22mm lens, I can go right up to within inches of the flower and yet get the entire flower captured, plus the stem and leaves, which is great for field identification purposes. The exceptional depth of field generated by this lens also provides a great opportunity for creativity. I can lie on the ground and take a side-flower shot which not only shows the whole flower ... but also provides a full perspective of the surrounding grass, the comparative massiveness of the trees, and so provides a full background to create a whole different "feel" to the photo than a simple macro shot of a flower.

So, yeah, this is a great lens for landscape and seascape shots ... but it is also an extremely versatile lens for much more than that ... if you start thinking about its potential. Get your 'creative juices' flowing and enjoy it :)

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Well built, good image, very expensive

Very good lens. Sharp, and focuses fast enough. Has almost no distortion. Large(77mm) and heavy. Very nice construction, mostly metal (mine is Made in Japan). The reason I'm giving ...Read complete review

Very good lens. Sharp, and focuses fast enough. Has almost no distortion. Large(77mm) and heavy. Very nice construction, mostly metal (mine is Made in Japan). The reason I'm giving it an average 3 stars is the very high price, practically the double than other brands, and I'm not sure there is such a big difference in the final image.

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5.0

Incredibly sharp picture and great wide

By blue boy

from Ohio

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Pros

  • Durable
  • Strong Construction

Cons

    Best Uses

      Comments about Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Autofocus Lens:

      This lens is incredibly sharp focus and i am able to photograph things

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      5.0

      Great lens

      By Nelly

      from British Columbia, Canada

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      Pros

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Landscape/Scenery

          Comments about Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Autofocus Lens:

          Bought it for landscape shots and it does great. Even with shipping to BC Canada it was still almost $250 cheaper then buying it here.

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          5.0

          Insanely great lens

          By Matt

          from Ann Arbor, MI

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          Pros

          • Consistent Output
          • Durable
          • Easily Interchangeable
          • Fast / accurate auto-focus
          • Nice Bokeh
          • Strong Construction

          Cons

          • Heavy

          Best Uses

          • Indoors/Low Light
          • Landscape/Scenery

          Comments about Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Autofocus Lens:

          This lens is great. I've previously heard that this lens should be considered an L-Series lens. This is definately true with its price, and its quality. At the wide angle, this lens captures tons with little noticable distortion. The lens loses some sharpness at 22mm, but it's still great. The colors produced by this are beautiful, and it has very little flare. While it can be difficult to get good bokeh, it is possible if you work at it. The autofocus is extremely fast and quiet. The lens is somewhat heavy, but this is understandable with so many elements. The fact that the end of the lens does not move (all movements are internal) is very nice if you use polarizers. Any landscape photographer should have this lens glued to their camera.

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          5.0

          Lovely APS-cwide angle! Fast and sharp!

          By sleepwelladam

          from CT

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          Pros

          • Consistent Output
          • Durable
          • Easily Interchangeable
          • Fast / accurate auto-focus

          Cons

          • Poor in Low Light

          Best Uses

          • Landscape/Scenery
          • Video

          Comments about Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Autofocus Lens:

          I bought this lens before heading to Costa Rica. It takes fantastic landscape shots as you'd expect from a 10 mm ultra wide. I was incredibly surprised at how fast the autofocus is and how smooth the focus ring moved. There is nothing more to expect from this lens. Up close, it produces the perfect wide-angle distortion that we all know and love.

          I have been trying to use it with the Moose polarized warming filter, but as with all ultra wides, it produces some over-polarization at some edges. I'd recommend spending the extra $$ to get the thinner polarized filters. Regardless, I've been able to take great shots with this lens and could not be happier. I used this lens with the Canon Rebel T2i.

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          5.0

          Excellent Lens

          By JeffB

          from Anniston, AL

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          Pros

          • Consistent Output
          • Durable
          • Easily Interchangeable
          • Fast / accurate auto-focus
          • Rugged

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Landscape/Scenery

            Comments about Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Autofocus Lens:

            I'm not a pro, but we do use it for business, taking pictures of jobs we've completed. All I can say it that the photos come out absolutely beautiful. It works exactly as we need it to - taking impressive photos to use in our marketing.

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            5.0

            Amazing Lens!

            By Big Ring Interactive

            from Charlotte, NC

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                  Comments about Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Autofocus Lens:

                  Great lens for stills and video. We had a video shoot that required us to setup inside a tight Pilates studio area and this lens helped us get shots we just couldn't pull off with a 17-55.

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                  5.0

                  Great lense

                  By rgb

                  from Canada

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                  Pros

                  • Durable
                  • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                  • Lightweight
                  • Rugged
                  • Strong Construction

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Landscape/Scenery

                    Comments about Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Autofocus Lens:

                    Excellent quality for the price. I use this om my 7D and am very pleased with the image quality.

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                    5.0

                    Takes more than just a picture

                    By Joe Draper

                    from Bergen County, New Jersey

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                    Pros

                    • Consistent Output
                    • Durable
                    • Easily Interchangeable
                    • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                    • Lightweight
                    • Rugged
                    • Strong Construction

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Indoors/Low Light
                      • Landscape/Scenery
                      • Sports/Action
                      • Wildlife Photos

                      Comments about Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Autofocus Lens:

                      outstanding lens -

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                      • No

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                      5.0

                      The lens is perfect

                      By none

                      from Lanesville In

                      About Me Casual Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easily Interchangeable
                      • Fast / accurate auto-focus

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Indoors/Low Light
                        • Sports/Action
                        • Wildlife Photos

                        Comments about Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Autofocus Lens:

                        I'am using the lens at car shows needed this 10 years ago

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                        • No

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                        4.0

                        This lens is perfect for me

                        By Mollie

                        from Aldie, Virginia

                        About Me Casual Photographer

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                        Pros

                        • Easily Interchangeable
                        • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                        • Lightweight

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Architectural detail
                          • Landscape/Scenery
                          • Weddings/Events

                          Comments about Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Autofocus Lens:

                          It seems well-built. I am not a professional though I take sports photos of all my kids teams and provide the other parents with the shots of their kids as well. I probably take (before culling) 10K photos a year. I know what I like and I like this lens. It's given me a lot more flexibility than I had with the the 50mm fixed I had. I also use it for photographing houses I'm considering for purchase/renovation. Using Canon 7D.

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                          • Yes

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                          5.0

                          Quality lens

                          By Sunny1

                          from Roswell NM

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                          Pros

                          • Easily Interchangeable
                          • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                          • Lightweight
                          • Strong Construction

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Landscape/Scenery

                            Comments about Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Autofocus Lens:

                            I shoot almost exclusivly landscape and scenery. I needed a wider lens and it has performed well. It has a quick focus is light weight so handheld shooting is easier.

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                            4.0

                            very amazing lens

                            By hhll

                            from Blacksburg, VA

                            About Me Casual Photographer

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                            Pros

                            • Fast / accurate auto-focus

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Landscape/Scenery

                              Comments about Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Autofocus Lens:

                              for landscape and travel

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                              5.0

                              Worth Every Penny

                              By Allison

                              from Edmonton, Alberta

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                              Pros

                              • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                              • Sharp

                              Cons

                              • Heavy

                              Best Uses

                              • Landscape/Scenery

                              Comments about Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Autofocus Lens:

                              EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Autofocus Lens: "Worth every penny"

                              For the past 6 months I have been relying on my 50mm lens for most of my photography. I was fed up with the quality of my kit lens that I've had for nearly 5 years. After reading several reviews I chose to purchase this lens. There's a reason that it has such great reviews. It's sharper than I expected and takes over where my 50mm falls short. I purchased this lens for wide angle shots and especially for travel. I am very satisfied with the quality. It was a bog decision for me because of the cost but in comparison to more expensive lenses, this one is almost a bargain. Bonus - even with shipping and duty, it was still almost $200 for me to purchase this lens through B&H instead of buying from a retailer in Canada

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                              5.0

                              Worth every penny

                              By Allison

                              from Edmonton, AB

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                              Pros

                              • Consistent Output
                              • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                              • Strong Construction

                              Cons

                              • Heavy

                              Best Uses

                              • Landscape/Scenery

                              Comments about Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Autofocus Lens:

                              For the past 6 months I have been relying on my 50mm lens for most of my photography. I was fed up with the quality of my kit lens that I've had for nearly 5 years. After reading several reviews I chose to purchase this lens. There's a reason that it has such great reviews. It's sharper than I expected and takes over where my 50mm falls short. I purchased this lens for wide angle shots and especially for travel. I am very satisfied with the quality. It was a bog decision for me because of the cost but in comparison to more expensive lenses, this one is almost a bargain. Bonus - even with shipping and duty, it was still almost $200 for me to purchase this lens through B&H instead of buying from a retailer in Canada.

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                              3.0

                              Well built, good image, very expensive

                              By PauloFeitosa

                              from Curitiba,PR-Brazil

                              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Strong Construction

                              Cons

                              • Expensive
                              • Heavy
                              • Large

                              Best Uses

                              • Indoor Photography

                              Comments about Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Autofocus Lens:

                              Very good lens. Sharp, and focuses fast enough. Has almost no distortion. Large(77mm) and heavy. Very nice construction, mostly metal (mine is Made in Japan). The reason I'm giving it an average 3 stars is the very high price, practically the double than other brands, and I'm not sure there is such a big difference in the final image.

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                              5.0

                              I would buy this product again, for sure

                              By Jerry

                              from Toronto, ON, Canada

                              About Me Photo Enthusiast

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                              Pros

                              • Consistent Output
                              • Durable
                              • Easily Interchangeable
                              • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                              • Lightweight
                              • Rugged
                              • Strong Construction

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Indoors/Low Light
                                • Landscape/Scenery
                                • Sports/Action
                                • Video
                                • Weddings/Events
                                • Wildlife Photos

                                Comments about Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Autofocus Lens:

                                The lens is good for:
                                --landscape
                                --architechture
                                --group picture with limited space

                                It's light and focus is very quiet and fast.

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                                5.0

                                Wide lens, good price

                                By MemphisPro

                                from Memphis, TN

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                                Pros

                                • Consistent Output
                                • Easily Interchangeable
                                • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                                • Lightweight

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                    Comments about Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Autofocus Lens:

                                    Fair price and no issues with focus falloff as with other brands' wide angle lenses that compare with this one

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                                    5.0

                                    Very professional

                                    By E.Fabiano

                                    from Monza

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                                    Pros

                                    • Consistent Output
                                    • Durable
                                    • Easily Interchangeable
                                    • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                                    • Strong Construction

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Indoors/Low Light
                                      • Landscape/Scenery
                                      • Sports/Action
                                      • Wildlife Photos

                                      Comments about Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Autofocus Lens:

                                      Very good lens good price

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                                      4.0

                                      Top quality wltra-wide zoom hits the mar

                                      By John

                                      from Raleigh, NC

                                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

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                                      Pros

                                      • Consistent Output
                                      • Durable
                                      • Easily Interchangeable
                                      • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                                      • Lightweight
                                      • Rugged

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Landscape/Scenery
                                        • Video
                                        • Weddings/Events

                                        Comments about Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Autofocus Lens:

                                        Very useful in lamdscape and interiors.

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                                        5.0

                                        Great Wide Angle Lens!

                                        By Photo enthusiast

                                        from LaGrange Park IL

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                                        Pros

                                        • Easily Interchangeable
                                        • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                                        • Lightweight
                                        • Sharp at all focal length
                                        • Versatile

                                        Cons

                                        • NONE

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Interiors
                                        • Landscape/Scenery

                                        Comments about Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Autofocus Lens:

                                        This lens is so much fun! I'm not used to the wide angle yet, and usually shoot macro, but this lens opens up a new path for expanding my photography and seeing things differently. It is extremely sharp and easy to use.

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