Which lens would improve edge sharpness over a Takumar 28mm f/3.5 on a Canon APS-C DSLR for landscape use?
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I’m shooting with a Canon 450D and an SMC Takumar 28mm f/3.5, mainly for nature/landscape photography. I’d like better edge sharpness and pleasing color, with minimal post-processing beyond minor corrections. My budget is about €400, and I’d prefer to avoid Canon L-series suggestions if possible. What lenses should I consider as an upgrade for a wide or normal field of view on APS-C?
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I know you said not to advise to get Canon L glass but you didn't say why! I'm going to go out on a limb here and guess it is because of the price, L glass is expensive. But, I paid $595 for my Canon 17-40mm L glass. It was used and I bought it from a reputable camera dealer. Not Canon refurbished, but used. I tried it out on my body before getting the wallet out.
Now I'm in the US and don't know really know what a euro is worth these days but google tells me that 400 euros is about $534 dollars. So that's awfully close to what I paid for mine.
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Within the suggestions given, a few options stand out.
If your top priority is edge-to-edge sharpness on APS-C, the Samyang 14mm f/2.8 is worth considering. It’s manual focus, but for landscapes that often isn’t a major drawback. The Samyang 35mm f/1.4 was also suggested, though on APS-C it behaves more like a normal lens than a wide-angle.
If you want to stay near 28mm, the Zeiss 28mm f/2.8 in Contax/Yashica mount is another candidate. It’s also manual focus and would require an adapter, but it has a strong reputation and can fit your budget.
Although you asked to avoid L lenses, a used Canon 17-40mm f/4L was specifically mentioned as sometimes landing close to your budget. It gives you autofocus, native EF compatibility, and a flexible wide zoom range, so it may still be worth checking the used market.
Given your goals, the most practical choices from these answers are: used Canon 17-40mm f/4L if you’ll consider it, or the Samyang 14mm f/2.8 if manual focus is acceptable.
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