Is the Canon EF-S 10-22mm a good lens to use for general purpose?

I've read a lot of reviews that praise this lens. I know that it's a wide-angle lens but is it a good lens to walk around with?

Canon EF-S 10-22mm is a wide angle lens. If you want good lens for walk around the 17-55 f/2.8 IS is the best choice. It's an amazing lens.
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Answer by PS on 06 Jan 2010 07:27:02

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It's a little short for general use but, it is otherwise a great ultra-wide for APS-C or 1.6x crop Canons. It's one of my favorites on my 40D and 7D. The new EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is much better for walking around. My current general purpose lens is the EF 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM which is very sharp and offers wonderful image quality but, it is also a little prone to flare and ghosts. I'm not getting rid of it but I'm starting to like the 15-85mm better as a general purpose lens.

Answer by Eclipse on 06 Jan 2010 07:35:20

Wiiiiiiiide. Too wide for a walk around lens. Your kit lens is a walk around lens.

Answer by Pooky on 06 Jan 2010 07:56:33