Which lens is better for a vacation on a Canon T2i: 17-40mm f/4 or 15mm fisheye?
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I'm traveling to Greece and Italy this summer and want a new lens for my Canon T2i. I'm deciding between the Canon 17-40mm f/4L and the Canon 15mm f/2.8 fisheye. I mainly want something useful for general vacation photos and sightseeing. Which would be the better choice?
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Those two lenses are going to give you significantly different results. The big thing to note is that the fisheye lens is, well, a fisheye. It'll create severely distorted images that can be "straightened" using software but it's going to have a distinct fisheye look.
It doesn't look bad, but it's not what one would usually choose for a walkaround/vacation lens.
On the other hand the 17-40 f/4L is a well respected lens that covers a good wide-angle zoom range. f/4 should be fast enough for outdoor scenes and well-lit indoor scenes as well.
I'd say unless you're specifically looking for the fisheye look, go for the 17-40.
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For general vacation photography, the 17-40mm f/4L is the better choice.
The two lenses are designed for very different purposes. A 15mm fisheye is a specialty lens that creates strong curved distortion and a distinctive fisheye look. That can be fun for creative effects, but it’s usually not the best everyday lens for documenting a trip.
The 17-40mm is a much more versatile wide-angle zoom and is better suited to walkaround travel use, landscapes, city scenes, and many outdoor shots. f/4 is generally fine for outdoor shooting and well-lit interiors.
So unless you specifically want the fisheye effect, go with the 17-40mm. If your goal is flexibility while traveling, a general-purpose zoom may be even more practical overall, depending on what lenses you already own.
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