Best Widefield Dslr lens.

[kenny k]

As the title states im looking for a widefield lens for my Cannon 60da to do some widefield Ap such as landscape/milkyway images.

Any recommended lenses people are using with good results would be useful.

Budget would be around £300/350

Thanks

Kenny

[Tinker1947]

You would do no better than invest in a SW Star Adventurer, i run 3 minute subs with nice round stars using a 600D and a 100mm F2 set at F2.8 for DOF, a fast prime would be what you need size i wouldn't like to say but F2 or less....There are some thread  about the Star Adventurer which include images taken with various lens

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/skywatcher-star-adventurer/skywatcher-star-adventurer-astronomy-bundle.html

[kenny k]

Hi Tinker1947,i would be mounting the camera on the Neq6 either on it's own with guide scope or piggy backed.

I believe the SW Adventurer is a great portable setup tho.

Thanks

Kenny

[Knight of Clear Skies]

There should be some example images in the widefield imaging section. I believe the Samyang 14mm f2.8 is well regarded.

[kalasinman]

No mention of FOV. I'm playing with medium format lenses adapted. Very flat fields.

[Skipper Billy]

I use a Samyang 14mm - its a great lens for the money.

[kenny k]

I use a Samyang 14mm - its a great lens for the money.

Milky Way Appin.jpg

Would that be the Samyang 14mm f2.8 ED AS IF model.£202-£279 price comparison.

Kenny

[kenny k]

Anyone had any dealings with Expedite Electronics.They show à considérable saving on the Samyang 10mm f2.8 but ive never come across them before.

Thanks

Kenny

[Tinker1947]

Anyone had any dealings with Expedite Electronics.They show à considérable saving on the Samyang 10mm f2.8 but ive never come across them before.

Thanks

Kenny

They could be the same company as EGlobal there terms ect all seem the same, there gray imports o if your not to worried about no warranty the lens are a lot cheaper you can get a warrenty thats limited and will add to the cost, Eglobal i have dealt with and never had any trouble, they supply tracking info, the price you see is what you pay no UK taxes to be added.....

http://www.eglobalcentral.co.uk/cameras/camera-accessories/memory-cards/

[kenny k]

They could be the same company as EGlobal there terms ect all seem the same, there gray imports o if your not to worried about no warranty the lens are a lot cheaper you can get a warrenty thats limited and will add to the cost, Eglobal i have dealt with and never had any trouble, they supply tracking info, the price you see is what you pay no UK taxes to be added.....

http://www.eglobalcentral.co.uk/cameras/camera-accessories/memory-cards/

Cheers Tinker,E Global dont show the Samyang 10mm listed on there site .What are gray imports? are they from US.

Thanks

Kenny

[Tinker1947]

Cheers Tinker,E Global dont show the Samyang 10mm listed on there site .What are gray imports? are they from US.

Thanks

Kenny

There genuine products source from places like China where i suspect the import taxes are very low....

[kenny k]

There genuine products source from places like China where i suspect the import taxes are very low....

Just been looking up on Expedite Electronics,looks like they source from Hong Kong.

Kenny

[kenny k]

Just pushed the button and ordered a Samyang 10mm f2.8 ultra widefield lens from Expedite Electronics,says 4/7 working days delivery.

Watch this space.

Kenny

[Tinker1947]

You may get tracking info, honk kong, dubiam, germany, uk.....could be knocking on your door Tuesday,,,,,

[kenny k]

You may get tracking info, honk kong, dubiam, germany, uk.....could be knocking on your door Tuesday,,,,,

Confirmation email says a shipping status email within two days will be sent.....all vibes sound good so far.

May go camping in North Wales over Bank Holiday with kids so if arrived by then i'll be happy.

Kenny

[happy-kat]

You may get a import duty tax bill as over the price for no duty.

Don't see why it can be said no UK taxes yes no VAT but you could get import value tax bill.

[Tinker1947]

You may get a import duty tax bill as over the price for no duty.

Don't see why it can be said no UK taxes yes no VAT but you could get import value tax bill.

I have used EGlobal much the same if not the same company, the price shown on there web site is the price you pay, no extra's like import tax ect, in my case i think 4 items a couple of which exceeded £500, i think its something to do with being a UK registered company, but that's just a guess, somebody will no doubt come along with the real answer..... 

[happy-kat]

That's interesting. Not an angle considered.

[Knight of Clear Skies]

Hope you enjoy the new lens.

[kenny k]

Expedite Electronics quoted no extra cost!

Price you see,price you pay.

We'll wait and see.

[kenny k]

Well i'm glad to say my new Samyang 10mm lens arrived from Expedite Electronics yesterday,it took 7 working days to arrive from placing order,not bad considering it may have come from Hong Kong.

No import duty fees added so id now feel confident with ordering through them again,they also had a Uk hotline to ring which i spoke to a very pleasant lady who was very helpful with my queries.

Kenny

[Dave Lloyd]

Congrats on the lens. 10mm gives a tremendous field of view. The only problem I've found at 10mm is sometimes you can get unwanted horizon light. I've got a 10-24 Tamron and sometimes it's advantageous to "zoom" to 14 or 15mm. But.... it's not a prime, swings and roundabouts.

And 2.8 is fast.

[dph1nm]

So has anyone tried the Samyang 16mm f2 ??

NigelM

[Jonk]

I'm led to believe that the Rokinon / Samyang / Bower etc 24mm 1.4 is the best for widefield.

I have the Samyang 14mm and it's good, but I want faster!

[Horwig]

I've been tempted by these Samyang lenses, what 's the chromatic abberation like on them, do you get blue haloed stars?

Huw