What fast wide angle lens alternatives are there to the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens for use on the Canon EOS 7D camera?

Jackie L.
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Shopper conversation with Jackie L. on August 03, 2016

Jackie L.
Hi! I'm Jackie! How are you? I would love to answer any lens/camera questions you have.
Are you shopping for a lens today? How may I help?
Hi, I'm Elizabeth. It's been recommended to me that a Canon 10-18 mm is a good very wide angle lens for crop sensors and I own a Canon 7D. But it's not a fast lens. I have the Canon 17-55 f/2.8 but it's not nearly as wide, considering its 27-88 vs the 10-18's 16-28 equivalent in 35mm. I find my f/2.8 not to be so sharp sometimes. Comments please?
Jackie L.
Wil you be shooting indoors or outdoors with it?
Outdoors mostly.
Jackie L.
Will you be doing landscapes?
Probably but not all.
Jackie L.
ok
it is a good lens for outdoor shooting and fast enough for outdoors
it is not an indoor lens, but you can use it if you have flash or strobes
Is there a L lens that will be better on my 7D
Jackie L.
yes do you have a price range in mind?
Well...L is expensive but give me your suggestions.
Jackie L.
ok, hold on
the widest with an L lens is 11-24 but super expensive
hold on, I have a lens for you
Thought so, tooooo expensive. And on my 7 D is will be less width...right?
Jackie L.
the Tokina 11-16 is a very popular pro lens and fast and great in low light
it is an f/2.8 lens and only 439.00
Great for indoor and outdoor wide angle shooting
and the one I would recommend for your camera
Now you are in my price range with both of these lenses. What is your honest opinion of my 17-55 f/2.8?
Jackie L.
It is a good lens for general wide angle and good for events, group portraits etc
Thanks very much. I'm finished right now but I am pleased over the price range of the two you gave me. That's all for now.
Jackie L.
You're very welcome! Do you have any other questions I can help with today?
Please let me know if I can help further ok? Thanks for chatting! :-)