Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Lens International Version

Wide-Angle Zoom for APS-C DSLRs

The Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM is a wide-angle zoom lens built for Canon EOS digital SLRs with APS-C sensors. Its 10-22mm focal range covers expansive interiors, architecture and landscape scenes. An ultrasonic motor delivers fast, quiet autofocus with full-time manual override via the focus ring. The lens weighs 385g and focuses as close as 24cm.

Step Up from Kit Zooms

Photographers moving on from standard kit lenses gain a significantly wider field of view and a more sophisticated optical design with 13 elements in 10 groups including one Super-UD and three aspherical elements. The variable f/3.5-4.5 aperture and six rounded diaphragm blades help control depth of field and produce natural highlights. The jump is worth it when interior or architectural work demands the 10mm starting point.

Build Considerations for EF-S Mount

The lens mounts directly on Canon APS-C DSLR bodies and provides a 16-35.2mm equivalent focal range. Its 24cm minimum focus distance lets you fill the frame with subjects as small as 3.6 x 5.4 inches. The aperture stops down to f/27 for extended depth of field. Buyers needing full-frame coverage or a constant maximum aperture across the zoom range should look elsewhere.