Enquiry on Sigma AF 10-20mm f/4-5.6 HSM EX DC

[upitreks]

Hey people.

I'm considering getting this lense. Would like to see some samples taken with this lense if you have any. hehe.
Wanna see the sharpness of the lense too.

Thank you.

[TaxMan]

I bought my lens from AP on last day of 2007. I don't have good sample photos to show you, however you can check up the sample photos from http://www.pixel-peeper.com/lenses/?lens=3

[calebk]

here you go.

Canon EOS 30D
Sigma 10-20mm @ 10mm
ISO100, f/11, 1/160s


Canon EOS 30D
Sigma 10-20mm @ 14mm
ISO100, f/13, 1/320s


Canon EOS 30D
Sigma 10-20mm @ 10mm
ISO100, f/8, 13s


Canon EOS 30D
Sigma 10-20mm @ 10mm
ISO1600, f/4, 1/15s


Canon EOS 30D
Sigma 10-20mm @ 10mm
ISO100, f/8, 1/640s

[upitreks]

thank you taxman and calebk! very nice pictures. really appreciate it.
hmm, what is the difference between the canon Canon EF-S 10-22 and the
Tokina 12-24mm F/4 considering these options too. thank you!

[superon]

If you are considering FF in future, can consider Sigma 12-24 as well.

[calebk]

Originally Posted by upitreks thank you taxman and calebk! very nice pictures. really appreciate it. hmm, what is the difference between the canon Canon EF-S 10-22 and the Tokina 12-24mm F/4 considering these options too. thank you!

The 10-22 is 2mm wider. 2mm on the wide end is a lot of difference. Obviously, the 12-24 is narrower, but IMHO, you get a more solid build, a constant f/4 (which can be very nice) and you pay less.

[sulhan]

[darr]

Originally Posted by superon If you are considering FF in future, can consider Sigma 12-24 as well.

I used the Sigma 10-20 on a film camera...vignetting disappears somewhere between 11 and 12 mm, so it's practically a usable FF lens, and much cheaper and lighter than th e12-24.

[m00nman26]

Sulhan, Gosh those pictures are wonderful from a third party WA lens
I'm also contemplating getting this particular lens.
Your pictures seem to have very low distortion. Is it corrected thru PS or is it naturally so?

[myong]

Originally Posted by TaxMan I bought my lens from AP on last day of 2007. I don't have good sample photos to show you, however you can check up the sample photos from http://www.pixel-peeper.com/lenses/?lens=3

May if I find out how much is this Sigma Lens as compared to the Canon lens?

[ndroo]

One of my fav lens

[night86mare]

mine's the nonhsm version because not available for pentax, but i think optics wise should be the same, no?

but you can see the later singapore sunset shots i have, all of that is taken with it.
most of the london shots too.
entire italy gallery shot with it. ditto for venice.

3 samples at 10mm:







cheers

[tsjcsl]

Just got this lens. Looking at the picture, I think I am going to enjoy it very much.

Nice shots all!

[myong]

Originally Posted by tsjcsl Just got this lens. Looking at the picture, I think I am going to enjoy it very much. Nice shots all!

What is a reasonable cost of this lens in the ore-owned market?

[calebk]

Originally Posted by m00nman26 Sulhan, Gosh those pictures are wonderful from a third party WA lens I'm also contemplating getting this particular lens. Your pictures seem to have very low distortion. Is it corrected thru PS or is it naturally so?

It's about how you use it. After certain amount of usage, you will realise when you want to use the distortion to enhance the pic, when you want to avoid it, and how to either use or avoid the distortion.

I must admit, when I first started using it, I was pretty bad at it, but after awhile I got the hang of controlling the distortion.

[xtemujin]

Here is my test shot of the Sigma.





You can see a few more samples here.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/xtemuji...7603307686544/

HTH.

[CT 3833]

xtemujin,
thanks for sharing the nice shots. Impressed!

by the way, you have been using the Sigma for a while, would you mind sharing with us, what do you like and dislike about this lens.

Why did you not decide on the tokina or Tamron instead?

Of course many of us have read reviews about the 3 brands, but feedback from your real life experience using this lens would be valuable input to many of us.

Thanks once again.

[xtemujin]

No worries, I went with the Sigma 10-20mm instead of the Tokina 12-24 because of the 10mm, lighter weight and the price. The Tokina was as big as my Nikon 18-200mm VR.

Like most of the users here have mentioned, you need to master how to use the distortion at 10mm or you'll not be happy with the results.

HTH.

Originally Posted by CT 3833 xtemujin, thanks for sharing the nice shots. Impressed! by the way, you have been using the Sigma for a while, would you mind sharing with us, what do you like and dislike about this lens. Why did you not decide on the tokina or Tamron instead? Of course many of us have read reviews about the 3 brands, but feedback from your real life experience using this lens would be valuable input to many of us. Thanks once again.

[iRaphael]

well, i'm just waiting for the tamron 10-24 to be out before i decide. will look at things like distortion, built, sharpness etc.

[LavenderTea]

How much does a Sigma AF 10-20mm f/4-5.6 HSM EX DC cos'
how about Sigma 30mm fixed lens ? heard it good for dim light photography