Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM - Wigma

[amadain]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3202/2940369346_4446d017bb.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bestphotgrapherever/2940369346/)


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3151/2953282070_a23a068d1a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bestphotgrapherever/2953282070/)


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3143/2943571479_8641208347.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bestphotgrapherever/2943571479/)



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3269/2943619735_3128a0ffbe.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bestphotgrapherever/2943619735/)

[oreca]

I like that last one Brewster...

[Bukka]

quick shot before i grabbed a drink at 7/11

Transformer Trike haha

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a9/scarface1980/rike.jpg

[CanuckBassist]

I keep reading about CPLs only affecting certain portions of the image when it's on an ultra wide lens, resulting in an uneven sky. Have any of you seen this in your photos? I haven't seen that on any of these posted photos so far.

[FlyingPhotog]

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/9479/mg5702by0.jpg

German "S" Boat?

[tupper]

does this count :lol:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3162/2993746879_998bd8fbc8.jpg?v=0

[Matt Peters]

does this count :lol:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3162/2993746879_998bd8fbc8.jpg?v=0

The two best things in life .. Wigma & Jelly Bellys?!

[tupper]

The two best things in life .. Wigma & Jelly Bellys?!

it could well be, but they both help you get wider!

[DStanic]

I keep reading about CPLs only affecting certain portions of the image when it's on an ultra wide lens, resulting in an uneven sky. Have any of you seen this in your photos? I haven't seen that on any of these posted photos so far.

If you are thinking of buying one, go ahead and do it cause it's worth it!

[Matt Peters]

it could well be, but they both help you get wider!

Haha, very true!

[Redlineracer12]

http://www.shineyphotos.com/is300/IMG_8967copy.jpg

http://www.shineyphotos.com/is300/IMG_897789extremecopy.jpg

[Bukka]

16mm f/29

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3028/3001493017_ba3b2212c5.jpg

[djgarcon]

This is Melbourne, Australia.

http://members.iinet.com.au/%7Ephilix/POTN/10-20/1.jpg

http://members.iinet.com.au/%7Ephilix/POTN/10-20/2.jpg

http://members.iinet.com.au/%7Ephilix/POTN/10-20/3.jpg

http://members.iinet.com.au/%7Ephilix/POTN/10-20/4.jpg

http://members.iinet.com.au/%7Ephilix/POTN/10-20/5.jpg

[ahh]

This is Melbourne, Australia.



http://members.iinet.com.au/%7Ephilix/POTN/10-20/4.jpg



Excellent work. I assume that you have corrected for distortion?

[Matt Peters]

It's a superb lens and has rarely left my camera since I got it. I bought it when I realised that my kit lens was almost always set to 18mm but I wasn't getting a wide 'feel' from that. At the 10mm end it produces very exciting perspectives and at the 20mm end it's practically a 'standard' lens. The only downside is it could do with being a stop faster, but then I suppose it would be a stop more expensive too!

http://static.flickr.com/36/99824119_bbfe8eb0ea.jpg

How strange, took this shot before we moved from Brighton ..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/mattssc/edit2-6Small.jpg

[djgarcon]

Excellent work. I assume that you have corrected for distortion?

if you were referring perspective distortion, no i never corrected anything.

[ahh]

if you were referring perspective distortion, no i never corrected anything.
That's remarkable. How come your lines are so straight. Is it because of the angle of the lens? i.e. no tilt? I get significant distortion at 18mm, but then it is not a UWA lens.

I have lots to learn yet.

[Antj]

Will this be good for holiday snaps away next summer? I'm a newbie and looking for a good lens for landscapes and walking about! Would you guys recommend this one (I'll be saving up to buy next easter or possibly get it for christmas)?

The pictures look great!

[royv]

If you can't afford the Canon one, Yes, definately. I love my Sigma 10-20!

Click for bigger

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3058/3011150558_d055c73d41.jpg?v=0 (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3058/3011150558_2b158ff10c_o.jpg)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3176/3011149070_63bf051223.jpg?v=0 (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3176/3011149070_841e102b81_o.jpg)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/3010314961_22b19c024b.jpg?v=0 (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/3010314961_ce50d85f41_o.jpg)

[Antj]

Nice images and thanks for your reply!

This one is definitely more in my budget, so I'll keep it on my list! :)

[DStanic]

Nice images and thanks for your reply!

This one is definitely more in my budget, so I'll keep it on my list! :)

Unless you need the f/3.5-4.6 aperture of the Canon (which would make it slightly better for indoor shots- handheld) I don't see any reason why it's much better than the Sigma. It also goes to 22mm but really most of us use it at 10mm anyways. :)

Definatly a great lens for holidays!!

[1downfall]

Here are 2 from Wonderworks in Florida.....both with CPL. 1 turned more and 1 turned less on cpl.
1.
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s174/1downfall/DPP_0428.jpg

2.http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s174/1downfall/DPP_0429.jpg

[justisnmnz]

Tell me you saw the magic dinner show. One of the funniest live dinner shows I've seen. :D

[1downfall]

Tell me you saw the magic dinner show. One of the funniest live dinner shows I've seen. :D
man i wish! we had a family grouping of 14...and everyone wanted to do different things...go figure. But it was fun and we were just out for lunch before we back to Magic Kingdom and stayed until midnight.

[Antj]

Unless you need the f/3.5-4.6 aperture of the Canon (which would make it slightly better for indoor shots- handheld) I don't see any reason why it's much better than the Sigma. It also goes to 22mm but really most of us use it at 10mm anyways. :)

Definatly a great lens for holidays!!

They will all be taken outdoors when I go away, if I'll be taking anything indoors it'll be off people which I'll use my 50mm 1.8 for.

Looks like this is on my to buy list. :)

[BobbyT]

Here are 2 from Wonderworks in Florida.....both with CPL. 1 turned more and 1 turned less on cpl.
1.
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s174/1downfall/DPP_0428.jpg

2.http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s174/1downfall/DPP_0429.jpg

Cool. We went to Wonder Works in Pigeon Forge.

http://images43.fotki.com/v1325/photos/9/949682/6712558/Gatlinburg0896-vi.jpg

http://images43.fotki.com/v1322/photos/9/949682/6712558/Gatlinburg08102-vi.jpg

[google]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3239/3018239430_49c9b07f49.jpg

[royv]

Beautiful shot there!!

[Matt Peters]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3239/3018239430_49c9b07f49.jpg

Nice!

[tupper]

who said you cant take portraits!!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/3019173696_ef63e79d4c.jpg?v=0

[Lars Leber]

From this morning ..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/3048219076_3d36ddecb5_o.jpg

[tupper]

Nice Lars!

Heres another riding one..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3008/3042912620_302cbc3f61.jpg?v=0

[BT-S]

Lake tahoe, last winter

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2303/2188254821_97766c8006_b.jpg

[handyhaver]

I love getting up close & personal with this lens

[Pauly_G]

Here's one from a wild afternoon on the West coast of England

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/3052657041_230700fdff_o.jpg

[thievery]

Playa Garza, Costa Rica

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/3041835299_7dd29cfc74_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3170/3042687676_e5742b7041.jpg

[GregSteer]

Ok - maybe not your typical use for one but here you go (must practice the panning more)

http://www.darklight.org.uk/images/potn/motorsport/IMG_6318.jpg

[mrbigisbudgood]

Thanks guys, just pulled the trigger and picked one up from B&H, $431 and free shipping, seemed like a decent deal. Can't wait for Thursday to come.

[DreDaze]

a couple i took of the great wall...the main reason i bought this lens...now i need to decide if i want to keep it or not

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/3072164681_4a3816406b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3003/3072145011_0a68a759d8.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3279/3072152557_6d47eae689.jpg

[coaspak]

My first post.

The recently opened Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar

Taken at: 10mm, f5.6, 1/30

[DozerLYP]

This was taken this morning before sunrise

Miami Downtown
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n56/dozerlyp/IMG_4056.jpg

[tupper]

Pretty much straight from camera, resized is about it.
Great colour and bokeh

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3233/3088493141_27184cfbf4.jpg?v=0

and 100% crop

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3138/3088493147_82e7b49d3f.jpg?v=0

[Keduf]

Got mine today and gotta say I love it!!! :D

[Mast3rChi3f]

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/5942/nascerdodiaaeroportoepojq4.jpg

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/9088/nascerdodiaaeroportoepotr0.jpg

[oreca]

Wow!

[Mast3rChi3f]

Some HDR, I love this lens.


http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/8761/00000and4more1hdrdl6.jpg

http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/8800/00000and4more2hdrkv9.jpg

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/1173/setecidadesecrismadefiltc6.jpg

[ChromeThunder]

http://dalawrence.smugmug.com/photos/433499081_6dFGu-L.jpg

[Bioshock]

One from this weekends trip to Washington

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3219/3099951282_06e6af604a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinmiller/3099951282/)

[DreDaze]

^^^Nice...

[Mast3rChi3f]

Great HDR;)

[Mast3rChi3f]

Another HDR shoots

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/7974/setecidadesecrismadefilgj7.jpg

http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/8194/setecidadesecrismadefilek0.jpg

http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/2674/img0994ki4.jpg

http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/7064/img1019dh8.jpg

[moslide]

From my honeymoon in Ireland, Bought this lens right before the trip.

[-spam-]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/3104057610_34c965190b.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-spam-/3104057610/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/3099173817_ea39dda093.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-spam-/3099173817/)

[moslide]

One from the neighborhood...love this lens!

[Mast3rChi3f]

Some pictures with the sunset filter from cokin.

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/4503/outonotakedigital579ni6.jpg

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/2715/outonotakedigital605pk1.jpg

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/9429/outonotakedigital614dn6.jpg

[tupper]

Those are amazing MasterChief!

[klpham71]

Florida beach, converted to jpeg and resized. No other mod.

[Pete Gl]

The Lowry, Salford Quays. F8, 13secs, ISO100, 10mm

http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr210/Pete_glynn/Salford%20Quays%2027th%20Nov%202008/fl3.jpg

Pete

[Mast3rChi3f]

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/916/ondasepds601ue5.jpg

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/1989/ondasepds604xz2.jpg

[midnight_rider]

I have been reading through this thread for the past couple days. First let me say there are some very nice photos in here. I have been heavily debating whether or not I should add this lens to my line up. If you all do not mind I would really like to get some answers from those who own it so I figured what better place to post than here.
1. I have read a lot of reviews and there are complaints about it being soft in the corners. Is it really that bad? I figure it is kind of the nature of the UWA
2. How many of you have went to the Canon, Tamron or Tokina?
3. If any how do you feel about the change?

I will be using the lens for large group shot, landscape and cityscape shots. I have found that 17mm leaves a little to be desired. Any encouragement for a guy on the fence? Thank you for your replies.

[Karizmatik]

1. I have read a lot of reviews and there are complaints about it being soft in the corners. Is it really that bad? I figure it is kind of the nature of the UWA

I haven't noticed it at all.

2. How many of you have went to the Canon, Tamron or Tokina?

I tried all three. And went with the Sigma instead. Why? No reason in particular, just over-all build quality (Like a tank) and feel of the lens was better. No real 'noticeable' difference between Canon/Sigma apart from price.

I have found that 17mm leaves a little to be desired

I find it hard to use my 18mm now after having 10mm.

[Dork Knight]

There are some fantastic pictures posted in here.

Here are some from me;

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3239/2857551372_52a07ab344_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3163/2857492912_6b74fca3b6_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3150/2857537852_e2b02efb2d_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/2938729810_f20ec0de76_b.jpg

[endlessdream]

Got mine today, I love it already! Here's a shot from today:

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/5568/moulinrsfwky3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[chrisforshaw]

Excuse my ignorance here but to get the dramatic effect of clouds what are people using?

[_aravena]

Good to see continued support for the Sigma. I loved this lens so much though I look forward to a Tokina 11-16 purchase down the road. F2.8 is going to be awesome!

[DStanic]

I have been reading through this thread for the past couple days. First let me say there are some very nice photos in here. I have been heavily debating whether or not I should add this lens to my line up. If you all do not mind I would really like to get some answers from those who own it so I figured what better place to post than here.
1. I have read a lot of reviews and there are complaints about it being soft in the corners. Is it really that bad? I figure it is kind of the nature of the UWA
2. How many of you have went to the Canon, Tamron or Tokina?
3. If any how do you feel about the change?

I will be using the lens for large group shot, landscape and cityscape shots. I have found that 17mm leaves a little to be desired. Any encouragement for a guy on the fence? Thank you for your replies.


For starters, this lens is fantastic for the price! The Canon 10-22 is about $200 more. I think the Sigma may have a better build quality (while the Canon has a faster aperture). But for outdoor use and HDR, most people will be using it with a tripod anyways (I do get great results using it indoors with flash though!). I think it's nice and sharp, and if you don't like it there will always be someone willing to buy it off youl.

I will be keeping this lens unless I ever go FF then I wil get a Canon 17-40.

[midnight_rider]

For starters, this lens is fantastic for the price! The Canon 10-22 is about $200 more. I think the Sigma may have a better build quality (while the Canon has a faster aperture). But for outdoor use and HDR, most people will be using it with a tripod anyways (I do get great results using it indoors with flash though!). I think it's nice and sharp, and if you don't like it there will always be someone willing to buy it off youl.

I will be keeping this lens unless I ever go FF then I wil get a Canon 17-40.

I haven't noticed it at all.



I tried all three. And went with the Sigma instead. Why? No reason in particular, just over-all build quality (Like a tank) and feel of the lens was better. No real 'noticeable' difference between Canon/Sigma apart from price.



I find it hard to use my 18mm now after having 10mm.

Thanks. I have pretty much decided to get it. I may order it tomorrow.


What is a good cpl for this lens at a good price. I see Hoya filters for about 75 USD Are they good?

[midnight_rider]

Some pictures with the sunset filter from cokin.

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/4503/outonotakedigital579ni6.jpg

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/2715/outonotakedigital605pk1.jpg

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/9429/outonotakedigital614dn6.jpg

Could you post a link on where to get theses please.
These photos are amazing. How much PP is involved? Thanks

[DStanic]

What is a good cpl for this lens at a good price. I see Hoya filters for about 75 USD Are they good?

Hoya Pro-1 Digital are good. They are "low profile" (but not "thin" so you can still use a normal lens cap on them). :)

HERES (http://hvstar.net/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=9) a great place to buy them.

This is one of my favorite shots using one (and the sky really wasn't all that blue!). I can't wait till next summer!!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3236/2964946429_f0ffb07fe1_b.jpg

[midnight_rider]

I ordered my 10-20 today and I can not wait for it to get here. Do standard size filters effect the lens? I am about to order my CPL and I want to make sure. Do I need to order a very thin one?

[Mike55]

There are some fantastic pictures posted in here.

Here are some from me;










Great waterfall pics.

[nismosr]

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/5942/nascerdodiaaeroportoepojq4.jpg

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/9088/nascerdodiaaeroportoepotr0.jpg

Great capture on this one .. how close were you ?

[Bukka]

@ 10mm

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3002/3097688160_2c294fb3eb.jpg

[Mast3rChi3f]

Could you post a link on where to get theses please.
These photos are amazing. How much PP is involved? Thanks

Those were in Madeira Island- Portugal. No PP, just a sunset filter from Cokin.


Great capture on this one .. how close were you ?

About 30/40cm.:D

[RiKaN HaVoK]

if I have the 17 -55 would be able to take some of these shoots if I move back? LMAO

[-spam-]

A couple more from me. I know the first one could do with a bit of straightening, but meh.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/3114376498_5f1894d10d.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-spam-/3114376498/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/3104057610_34c965190b.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-spam-/3104057610/)

[Mast3rChi3f]

More from this awesome lens.:D

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/9683/passeiotakedigital25fonuw0.jpg

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/7792/passeiotakedigital25fonoa1.jpg

http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/2241/passeiotakedigital25fonlc5.jpg

[DreDaze]

masterchief...great shots as always...quick question for you though...i saw in another thread that you were going to be replacing the 10-20?...what do you find limiting about it that makes you want to get rid of it?...as most the shots i've seen from you have been top-notch...

[BobbyT]

More from this awesome lens.:D

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/9683/passeiotakedigital25fonuw0.jpg

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/7792/passeiotakedigital25fonoa1.jpg

http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/2241/passeiotakedigital25fonlc5.jpg
These are beautiful

[Mast3rChi3f]

masterchief...great shots as always...quick question for you though...i saw in another thread that you were going to be replacing the 10-20?...what do you find limiting about it that makes you want to get rid of it?...as most the shots i've seen from you have been top-notch...

The reason was the 5D II, but at this moment i don't have money for that, so the 10-20 will stay a little bite longer on my 40D.

[handyhaver]

everybody who likes this lens please smile

[tucked]

:D.. All Smiles from me!

Here are 2 taken at 10mm from our recent cruise in Cozumel.

[mrbigisbudgood]

Merry Christmas!!!!!

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/mrbigisbudgood/2008/1220/IMG_5781.jpg

[TATER64]

I just bought the Sigma 10-20 lens yesterday and this is one of the first pics taken with it
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v207/TLRspud/IMG_16011.jpg

[Brodel]

There are some awesome photos in this thread. I am looking for my first lens upgrade from the stock 18-55 that came with the 400D and I think this is it. I just need to find one at the right price now as money is tight given the time of year.

[Tony-S]

The reason was the 5D II, but at this moment i don't have money for that, so the 10-20 will stay a little bite longer on my 40D.

This is precisely why my 10-20 is going in the For Sale bin later this week. My 5Dii arrives in a few days and I'll be re-buying the 17-40L - this time for the right reason. This was a fab lens for me and I'll certainly miss it.

[GoHokiesGo]

Does anyone know if the price will continue to drop on these? I noticed a few weeks ago that they were around ~$500, now I'm seeing it everywhere for $430 or so! Seems like an awesome price. My fiancee is getting it for me for xmas, but we wanted to see if prices would hold here or keep going down.

[midnight_rider]

Does anyone know if the price will continue to drop on these? I noticed a few weeks ago that they were around ~$500, now I'm seeing it everywhere for $430 or so! Seems like an awesome price. My fiancee is getting it for me for xmas, but we wanted to see if prices would hold here or keep going down.

It is called a rebate. There was a 47dollar rebate on mine. The rebates end in January then the price will go back up

[mantamark]

Does anyone have a shot taken at 10mm, and one taken at 20mm?

ie, the same shot, but at opposite ends of the lens zoom.

Thanks :)

[midnight_rider]

Does anyone have a shot taken at 10mm, and one taken at 20mm?

ie, the same shot, but at opposite ends of the lens zoom.

Thanks :)

Here (http://www.tamron.com/lenses/learning_center/tools/focal-length-comparison.php) is a tool you can use to see focal length comparisons. It wont go to 10mm but it can go from 11-500mm. Hope you find this useful.

[endlessdream]

I'm bored so I'm trying some Selective Coloring techniques in Photoshop..I don't like the sky but I'm lazy to spend more time on this photo.

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/1368/img4033bagercola5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Mystery Machine]

My first ever night shot....low cloud cover last night gave an eery orangey/red glow from all the city lights reflecting off it.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/3128733767_b21dde258f_o.jpg

[Tvw]

I really like this (not too expensive) lens.

Great perspectives
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/107311226/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/107311226/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/88834634/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/88834634/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/88834710/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/88834710/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/88257062/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/88257062/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/88258325/original
http://www.pbase.com/tvw/image/88258325/original.jpg

[TATER64]

The more I use this lens the more I like it and having fun to boot :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v207/TLRspud/4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v207/TLRspud/IMG_16071.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v207/TLRspud/IMG_16111.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v207/TLRspud/IMG_16141.jpg

[endlessdream]

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/7299/maslineeevj6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[mantamark]

My first shots with my new (2nd hand) 10-20mm, very happy with it, got to remember about my legs & tripod getting in shot though!

Our Tree (and the rest of the room, thanks 10mm!!)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v255/mantamark/Canon%20eos%20400d/Crimbo%2008/IMG_0031.jpg

At my sisters, Dad got a Draughtmaster, had fun watching them trying to get it going!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v255/mantamark/Canon%20eos%20400d/Crimbo%2008/IMG_0071.jpg

Brother in law flicking through a book, tripod in shot, along with aftermath!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v255/mantamark/Canon%20eos%20400d/Crimbo%2008/IMG_0119.jpg

Playing with the Wii, i'm the only one who can sit still! (low light, just using remote so didnt know it was going to be such a long exposure)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v255/mantamark/Canon%20eos%20400d/Crimbo%2008/IMG_0131.jpg

Love it, cant wait to get out & about with it, going to get some shots of my dads Bandit 1200 tomorrow, and might get the sheets off my track car!

[bakatari]

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/7299/maslineeevj6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Great color in the sky...cpl filter? which one?

[endlessdream]

Great color in the sky...cpl filter? which one?

No, I don't have a CPL filter. I adjusted the color in the sky but it was very rich in the original also. I was pretty surprised to see this, I got this result in few other photos also.

Look at the sky on this one, this is straight from the camera, converted to JPG in DPP:

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/2482/img4169kg5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Mast3rChi3f]

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/7696/passeiodenataltd011by7.jpg

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/4674/passeiodenataltd204mu0.jpg

http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/5065/passeiodenataltd041hf7.jpg

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/209/passeiodenataltd194an4.jpg

[randaddy]

After two soft copies, I think I've finally got a good one. Pretty happy with it so far!

Minor adjustments done in Lightroom.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/3144532955_5a268a38f1.jpg

[Mast3rChi3f]

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/9683/passeiotakedigital25fonuw0.jpg

[S-S]

very nice MC

[ChromeThunder]

http://dalawrence.smugmug.com/photos/445179266_gCv7J-L.jpg

[Mast3rChi3f]

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/5815/nascerdodiaaeroportoepovr8.jpg

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/9088/nascerdodiaaeroportoepotr0.jpg

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/3012/nascerdodiaaeroportoepobu7.jpg

[woodsj6]

^^^^ VERY NICE. Filtered?

[DStanic]

This lens is incredible at shooting the sky. Even if there are traced of clouds, it makes them look amazing. You just can't screw up clouds with this lens! :)

[Mast3rChi3f]

Last photos from 2008. I hope you like it.

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/7945/funchalepds254ll0.jpg

http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/8577/neveii028ej1.jpg

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/4498/cristoreieviarapida010yq5.jpg

http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/7779/cristoreieviarapida044fk7.jpg

http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/1421/cristoreieviarapida040ye8.jpg

[DreDaze]

masterchief...when i grow up, i want to be just like you

excellent shots as usual

[Mast3rChi3f]

masterchief...when i grow up, i want to be just like you

excellent shots as usual

When you grow up, you want to be like me? lol
I just have 22 years old, and don't understand much about photography.

Some HDR.

http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/1839/pordosol051wa5.jpg

http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/2176/pordosol062ks4.jpg

http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/8048/pordosol063wu2.jpg

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/4600/pordosol079hdrye7.jpg

[tupper]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1014/3165335661_9ec33033e7_m.jpg

http://flickr.com/photos/ewantupper/3165335661/

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3091/3166159084_9200277e77_m.jpg

http://flickr.com/photos/ewantupper/3166159084/

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1015/3166156166_78a965bf8d_m.jpg

http://flickr.com/photos/ewantupper/3166156166/

[Pauly_G]

One from yesterday afternoon / evening.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3089/3164035822_e682588c01_o.jpg

[handyhaver]

One of a dear departed friend

[DoWerk]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/aphrodisiacdrumr/IMG_0687edit1.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/aphrodisiacdrumr/IMG_0604-1.jpg

[endlessdream]

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/1292/kuviiiresfe0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[DreDaze]

here's a couple recent shots...click for larger size

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3113/3177697541_59e598051f.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/algregoire/3177697541/sizes/l/in/set-72157612302844144/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3509/3178538896_4d67b0908b.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/algregoire/3178538896/sizes/l/)

[theague]

Here's one for the thread:

http://suited.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p673204839-4.jpg (http://suited.zenfolio.com/p913380185/h28204a67#h28204a67)

[Bukka]

And the big boy on campus in the flesh.
Such a great looking lens.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a9/scarface1980/IMG_0688.jpg

[midnight_rider]

I got mine and I hope to get it back real soon. Sigma really needs to tighten up on the QC. It looked like there was a piece of dead grass in mine. B&H should have it real soon and I hope the next one will be a lot better.

[Bukka]

yeah they really need to be more on top of their QC...
I went through two before i found a nice copy, and a friend of mine went through a similar ordeal.

[midnight_rider]

yeah they really need to be more on top of their QC...
I went through two before i found a nice copy, and a friend of mine went through a similar ordeal.
Honestly for the price and the build quality I do not mind the occasional glitch. The 150 macro i bought is what turned me onto Sigma. I hope the 10-20 ends up being as good. from the looks of this thread it is an awesome lens.

[Matt Peters]

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/matt-peters/_MG_4336-resized.jpg

[DreDaze]

this may be a ridiculously stupid question...but i'm not used to UWA...but when printing out an image with this lens, do you need to have different dimensions then the typical 8X10...what's a typical larger print size that others have done here?

thanks in advance

[Karizmatik]

^ The sensor remains the same, so the print size remains the same, too.

The only thing that changes when using UWA is that it .. err.. squeezes more into the frame.

You can of course open up Photoshop and crop a "Panorama" section of the photo and stretch it out longer by blowing it up - Then you'd have your typical 8" width, but could make it say.. 15" long instead.

But to answer your initial question, the print dimensions do not differ.

[Dooms_day]

wow thats on a 1.6x crop? thats an amazing perspective, ill have to pick up a prime in the 10-20mm range!

[BobbyT]

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/matt-peters/_MG_4336-resized.jpg
Love this shot.

[Matt Peters]

wow thats on a 1.6x crop? thats an amazing perspective, ill have to pick up a prime in the 10-20mm range!

Yes it is, 400d .. :D

Love this shot.

Thank you, appreciate it!

[Bukka]

10mm @ f/4
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3012/3124245321_ee4b7b33a4.jpg

[endlessdream]

^^Nice shot! Did you apply any sharpening in PP?

[Bukka]

Yep there is some PP sharpening on it.

[chrisforshaw]

My next lens purchase can't wait!!

[Matt Peters]

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/matt-peters/_MG_4541.jpg

[ChromeThunder]

http://dalawrence.smugmug.com/photos/454300295_xxZ4k-L.jpg

[tupper]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3091/3166159084_2f2a685667_o.jpg

[randaddy]

Glad to see there are indeed a lot of sharp copies out there. 3rd time was the charm for me!

[Mast3rChi3f]

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/9836/mosteirosepontadelgada3gi3.jpg

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/6655/mosteirosepontadelgada3gf5.jpg

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/8338/mosteirosepontadelgada3me3.jpg

[endlessdream]

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/3668/crkvabolsfwcoppl4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Mast3rChi3f]

http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/8890/passeiodenataltd211pm1.jpg

http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/5728/passeiodenataltd222rr5.jpg

[midnight_rider]

I finally got a good copy after a long hassle with B&H. I think it was well worth the time spent waiting. I love how wide this lens is. I had issues keeping the tripod legs out of the shot.

[mrerico]

I am borrowing this lense from a friend :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3430/3228300872_830d38e6f3.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3474/3227445489_6a16349fdd.jpg?v=0


www.flickr.com/photos/oseric123 :)

[tupper]

Finally got outside to take something worth while with this lens.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3267/3227829681_a50f8fa1b4.jpg?v=0

[PhatheadWRX]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/3222173373_ab16533aa9_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/frenchbrown/3222173373/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/3214635356_858fab2ed8_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25736845@N07/3214635356/)

[00silvergt]

I am borrowing this lense from a friend :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3430/3228300872_830d38e6f3.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3474/3227445489_6a16349fdd.jpg?v=0


www.flickr.com/photos/oseric123 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oseric123) :)

Hey, that's a Noink!

[shocksyde]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/3044872610_000ceed9e3.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3252/2857437513_474954e24b.jpg

[Canonswhitelensesrule]

^ CPL's just deepen the colors IMO. They say they get rid of reflections, etc aswell - But I haven't noticed a huge difference, although I don't take alot of "reflected" shots. I think it definitely helps with color though.





Here's an example of how a CPL DOES remove reflections. I took these two photos within seconds of each other. The first "Unpolarized" so it shows the reflection of the mountains in the water, and the second photo was Polarized, so it removed the reflections. Those dark spots in the water in the second pic, are just the shadows from the clouds.

UNPOLARIZED:

http://i41.tinypic.com/zoeuxx.jpg

POLARIZED:

http://i44.tinypic.com/1zftqtw.jpg

[DreDaze]

is it just me or is the unpolarized really out of focus...
and the polarized looks crazy noisey...

[Canonswhitelensesrule]

is it just me or is the unpolarized really out of focus...
and the polarized looks crazy noisey...

Both of those were shot with the Canon EOS A2 film camera, on Velvia 50 slide film. They were scanned with an HP Photosmart 20 slide/negative scanner, so that could have caused the out of focus look, and the noise. Trust me, they were in focus when I took the photos, and the original Velvia slides are very crisp, clean, and tack sharp. Sorry you don't like the photos.:(

[DreDaze]

not that i don't like them...i was just wondering if that was from the lens not having a polarizer, or if it just wasn't in focus...i don't have a polarizer right now, but am beginning to think that i probably need one...i still don't really get exactly how they work

[Canonswhitelensesrule]

Sorry if I took your comments the wrong way.

For the unpolarized image, the clouds may have caused some shadowing on the large mountain to the left, ( I believe you can actually see the shadows on it), which may have caused it to not appear quite so sharp as the polarized image.

I used the Canon EF 24-85mm f3.5-4.5 lens for both images, camera on a tripod. Used the Cokin "P" circular polarizing filter in the Cokin "P" filter holder.

Probably the easiest way to see how a CPL (Circular Polarizing Filter) works, is to hold it up to your eye, (I believe at a right angle to the sun is best), at a subject, and just turn the polarizing element with your hand to see how it cuts or reduces the reflections.

You can even look at a reflection in a store window, and as you turn the filter element, you can see the reflection disappear, and then reappear, depending on how much you turn the filter element.

I'm sorry that I don't know the exact "technical" terminology, or data, but I hope my explanation wasn't that bad.

A CPL not only removes reflections etc, it also, as I'm sure you are well aware, helps to darken the sky, esp a bright blue sky to make it very saturated looking.

It can also be used in a pinch as a ND filter, as you lose approx 2 stops of light with it.

[mrerico]

Hey, that's a Noink!

Haha I know but my professor told us we aren't going to need them anymore so I used it for ink in a different class ;)

[mrerico]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3534/3231210622_0244f62240.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3435/3230363519_ff4b5b0041.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3470/3230365861_bbda9484eb.jpg?v=0

Three latest photos taken with the 10-20mm :)