Will Canon APS-C Lenses Cover 4K HD?

[Phil Bates]

That's the question, thank you.

Phil

 

[Yoav Yerushalmi]

That's the question, thank you.

Phil

99% yes. You might need to ask about a specific lens if you're VERY worried about minor vignetting. So far the experience for most APS-C lenses has been that they work fine (and in fact, everyone is loving the Tokina 11-16mm)

 

[Lee Saxon]

You're unlikely to have coverage problems, but I'd be hesitant because the quality tends not to be quite as high.

 

[Alexander Ibrahim]

I recommend the full frame lenses, because they are better lenses.

That said, I have yet to have a problem with any APS C lens I've tried.

That includes the aforementioned Tokina 11-16 and the Canon 18-135 EF-S kit lens, which is a pretty junky lens.

 

[Phil Bates]

I recommend the full frame lenses, because they are better lenses.

That said, I have yet to have a problem with any APS C lens I've tried.

That includes the aforementioned Tokina 11-16 and the Canon 18-135 EF-S kit lens, which is a pretty junky lens.

I was thinking of the EF-S 17-55mm. Any quality issues you know of with that lens?

Thanks everyone for your comments, by the way.

Phil

 

[Richard Lonsdale]

I was thinking of the EF-S 17-55mm.

This lens works fine at 4k. Starts to vignette slightly at 5k. Same for the Tokina 11-16.

 

[Jaakko Rinne]

I was thinking of the EF-S 17-55mm. Any quality issues you know of with that lens?

The EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS vignettes heavily at 5K, but not at 4K or 4KHD. It's sharp enough at 4K and 3K for a 2K master. I actually chose the 17-55 over the 16-35 f/2.8 L because I tested them side-by-side and the 16-35L I had for the test was much softer at f/2.8 while both were sharp at f/5.6. Always try before you buy though, as pretty much all Canon lenses tend vary in quality.

 

[Phil Bates]

Thanks Richard & Jaakko.

P

 

[Josh Snyder]

I was thinking of the EF-S 17-55mm. Any quality issues you know of with that lens?

Thanks everyone for your comments, by the way.

Phil

That lens is one of the best lenses from Canon. The image quality is better than in some L series zoom lenses. It's very sharp.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-S-17-55mm-f-2.8-IS-USM-Lens-Review.aspx