EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM

10-22mm
f/3.5
Wide Zoom
385 g
Min focus 0.24 m

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Quick answer

A wide-angle zoom for Canon APS-C DSLRs with USM focusing and a sturdy build, covering roughly 16-35mm in full-frame terms.

Pros

Fast, quiet USM focusing
Sturdy construction
Brighter than the 10-18 at the wide end
Full-time manual focus

Cons

No image stabilization
Larger and heavier than the 10-18
Barrel distortion at 10mm

Verdict

A robust APS-C ultra-wide. IS is the one thing it lacks.

About this lens

The Canon EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM is an APS-C wide-angle zoom lens covering 10-22mm at f/3.5-4.5 for Canon EF-S mount cameras, with ultrasonic-motor autofocus. An ultra-wide zoom for Canon APS-C cameras, suited to landscapes and architecture.

Canon EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM specifications

Brand: Canon
Mount: Canon EF-S
Focal length: 10-22mm
Maximum aperture: f/3.5
Lens type: Wide Zoom
Format coverage: aps-c
Released: 2004
Optical construction: 13 elements in 10 groups
Aperture blades: 6
Autofocus motor: USM
Minimum focus distance: 0.24 m
Maximum magnification: 0.17x
Filter thread: 77 mm
Weight: 385 g
Length: 89.8 mm
Diameter: 83.5 mm

Specification source: global.canon

What can you shoot with the Canon EF-S 10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM?

Landscapes
Interiors
Architecture

Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
APS-C	1.6x	16–35mm	54.2–96.7°	63.2–107°

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Frequently asked questions

Can the Canon EF-S 10-22mm be used on a full-frame camera?

Not on full-frame DSLRs. EF-S lenses are made for APS-C and the rear element would hit the mirror. On a full-frame EOS R body with the EF-RF adapter it works, but the camera crops the image to APS-C size.