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

[Karizmatik]

Futureshop (in Canada) has started selling Sigma lenses online. For the 10-20 they want fricken $759!

I paid $850 for mine. :lol:

[DreDaze]

Futureshop (in Canada) has started selling Sigma lenses online. For the 10-20 they want fricken $759!

are you sure that's not for the newer f3.5 version?

[DStanic]

are you sure that's not for the newer f3.5 version?

nope it's the 4-5.6!

But price on ALL lenses are rediculous in Canada. I just don't understand why there isn't more of a price difference between Canon and Sigma.

[Geoff_Shawcross]

Future Shop seems to be over priced on alot of things anyways, from my experience.

[gef]

B&H pretty well gets all my business because of the huge price difference.

nope it's the 4-5.6!

But price on ALL lenses are rediculous in Canada. I just don't understand why there isn't more of a price difference between Canon and Sigma.

[Geoff_Shawcross]

I'm looking at possibly getting this lens or the newer version from Photo4less (Sigma4Less). For the most part I've heard pretty good things abut this place, and the price is cheaper than pretty much anywhere.

[DonJuanMair]

Can someone tell me about any differences with the new version and this one apart from the constant aperture

[Geoff_Shawcross]

There isn't much more difference than that. I believe that they changed some of the type of glass that's in it as well as the lens having a larger diameter. Other than that, I don't think there is much else for difference. I don't think you could go wrong with either version really.

[Leex70]

One from last week. Liverpool view

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XnIqUsqlE3U/SoMT8lOJUII/AAAAAAAADJU/wHm-aOAu9ww/s800/IMG_5303.JPG

[Swann1]

According to the Sigma website, the number of aperture blades has been increased from 6 to 7, the new version has one less element and takes a bigger filter. The zoom action also appears to be different.

[DStanic]

According to the Sigma website, the number of aperture blades has been increased from 6 to 7, the new version has one less element and takes a bigger filter. The zoom action also appears to be different.

The new one take 82mm filter size.. that's kinda lame. At one time I had all my lenses- Sigma 10-20, 24-60, and 70-200 f/2.8 that all used 77mm filter size.. that was nice!

[KenjiS]

http://scotthalfordphotography.smugmug.com/photos/613681792_Sd5Dn-XL.jpg

Why is your toilet GLOWING..

..wait thats a blacklight, I really dont want to know hhuh

[Karizmatik]

Why is your toilet GLOWING..

..wait thats a blacklight, I really dont want to know hhuh

Probably that time of the......... Nah, I can't say it.

[Scott111184]

Why is your toilet GLOWING..

..wait thats a blacklight, I really dont want to know hhuh

Probably that time of the......... Nah, I can't say it.

:lol:

Got bored the other night. Used a flash behind me with a blue gel to fill the room and put another flash with a green gel in the toilet (ziploc'd of course). I call it "Radioactive Waste" :p

[theague]

Skógafoss, Iceland


This is really beautiful!

glowing toilet photo
I was going to ask but you already explained. lol

:lol:

Got bored the other night. Used a flash behind me with a blue gel to fill the room and put another flash with a green gel in the toilet (ziploc'd of course). I call it "Radioactive Waste" :p
That's rather inventive and very cool looking! well done!

[theague]

Here are two from this year, one recent and one a few months ago.

Titlow Beach, Tacoma, WA (http://suited.zenfolio.com/p920072179) <<-Click for Gallery
http://suited.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p353965628-5.jpg (http://suited.zenfolio.com/p920072179/h1519163c#h1519163c)

Tulum Ruins, Mexico (http://suited.zenfolio.com/p463807333) <<-Click for Gallery
http://suited.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p580789678-4.jpg (http://suited.zenfolio.com/p463807333/h395a0323#h229e25ae)

[Karizmatik]

http://www.kariz-matik.com/blog/IMG_3816-SML.jpg

[HankScorpio]

St. Andrew's Church in Lincolnshire.

http://www.techdystopia.com/photos/StAndrews_sm.jpg (http://www.techdystopia.com/photos/StAndrews.jpg)

[fatdeeman]

All clickable.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2425/3813336700_d65dd1a237.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fatdeeman/3813336700/)


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2601/3805078463_92c42696b7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fatdeeman/3805078463/)


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2591/3812522765_d99e6c33ee.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fatdeeman/3812522765/)

[cbouchez]

oh man! fantastic pics^^ I need new glass.

[Mast3rChi3f]

Some shots from my holidays.

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/2750/poodapedra138.jpg

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/2567/2009073064.jpg

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/686/20090728184.jpg

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/2792/20090728248.jpg

[The_Machingbird]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2640/3824304650_cfa264666e.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3498/3823492183_c4c4ee0d04.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3518/3824300948_dc718e38b7.jpg
^^^^ Not the sharpest, but I tried my hardest to save it.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3510/3823496135_430d41ce2e.jpg

[Northern_wanderer]

The best shot I've managed with this lens so far....

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2471/3759756816_7b69157c16_b.jpg
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2471/3759756816_7b69157c16_b.jpg)

[Geoff_Shawcross]

Great shot Northern_Wanderer! The lighting is good in my opinion for the shot and hey, gotta love the setting. Nice pup ya got there too.

[Mike55]

Just got this a couple weeks ago and I'm really liking it. Still trying to use 10mm effectively. What I like about 10mm is it seems to add more drama to my images. Quick shot from today at 10mm:

http://camerablognetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/barn.jpg

[-spam-]

A quick and dirty edit from tonights quick trip to the city

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2627/3825159673_59415bc3f5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-spam-/3825159673/)

[tonedef78]

Ah, the Story Bridge.
Home Sweet Home!

Great shot mate

[-spam-]

Ah, the Story Bridge.
Home Sweet Home!

Great shot mate

Thanks! :D

Feel free to come and say hi in the local Brisbane (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=521230) and Aussie (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=683273) threads if you get a chance too :)

[haileylommen]

one of my puppy, Baron :):

http://fc03.deviantart.com/fs49/i/2009/228/3/f/Quatro_by_dulcis_ac_acidus.jpg

[Karizmatik]

^ Woah! That's one lanky looking dog :lol:

[haileylommen]

^ Woah! That's one lanky looking dog :lol:

He's a shepherd mix, no idea what else is in him! haha, but yes, he's veeeerry lanky, it's hard to keep meat on his bones, he just keeps growing straight up! :)

[Karizmatik]

He's a shepherd mix, no idea what else is in him! haha, but yes, he's veeeerry lanky, it's hard to keep meat on his bones, he just keeps growing straight up! :)

Oh wow! I was just joking - I thought it was the UWA doing that to his legs. But his legs are really that long? :shock:

Great shot, btw. And I love your interior too! That green / blue looks AWESOME. So sheek!

[tupper]

My latest on flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ewantupper/3830175486/

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2425/3830175486_59f817df74.jpg

[Geoff_Shawcross]

Ewan, all I can say about that incredible photo is this.......

:shock: WOW :shock:


bw!

[Leex70]

Wich one!?!?

Ewan, all I can say about that incredible photo is this.......

:shock: WOW :shock:


bw!

[Leex70]

Ahh, never mind... :o:lol:


Wich one!?!?

[tupper]

Ewan, all I can say about that incredible photo is this.......

:shock: WOW :shock:


bw!

Thanks! :)

[Geoff_Shawcross]

Ewan, I love how the shot seems to just go on for ever in to the distance with what you can see for detail.

[Mast3rChi3f]

Great shot Ewan.

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/2196/caneiros122.jpg

[tupper]

Ewan, I love how the shot seems to just go on for ever in to the distance with what you can see for detail.

Thanks!

Great shot Ewan.



And to you! that is breathtaking!

[ryaaannnn]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2671/3826968221_2a08f11873_b.jpg

That shot came out of the new Sigma 10-20 f/3.5

Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
Exposure: 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture: f/8.0
Focal Length: 10 mm
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
ISO Speed: 100

[ryaaannnn]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2503/3827765928_60088f98c0_o.jpg
Also the new Sigma 10-20 f/3.5

Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
Exposure: 0.6
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 10 mm
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
ISO Speed: 100

[haileylommen]

Oh wow! I was just joking - I thought it was the UWA doing that to his legs. But his legs are really that long? :shock:

Great shot, btw. And I love your interior too! That green / blue looks AWESOME. So sheek!

Well, not /quite/ as drawn out I suppose, but he's still pretty lanky! :)
and thank you! luckily the ceiling didn't make the shot, it's not finished yet. :oops:

[algee]

A quick and dirty edit from tonights quick trip to the city

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2627/3825159673_59415bc3f5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/-spam-/3825159673/)

Very nice!

Did you use a tripod for this one? If so, how long did you set your exposure?

[Mr. Clean]

That bridge shot is perfect! Very well done!

[deletedpenguin]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2584/3775830205_3be31dfc90_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/deletedpenguin/3775830205/)

[-spam-]

Very nice!

Did you use a tripod for this one? If so, how long did you set your exposure?

Thanks :)

Most certainly used a tripod for this one. Exposure was I think 55 seconds.
just guessed how long it should go for.

That bridge shot is perfect! Very well done!

Cheers :)

[DreDaze]

Great shot Ewan.

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/2196/caneiros122.jpg

i know you've stated it before...but you use a filter for this right?...is it a ND grad, or just a set ND filter?

[Mast3rChi3f]

i know you've stated it before...but you use a filter for this right?...is it a ND grad, or just a set ND filter?

Actually was 2 ND grad.
0.9 in the sky and 0.6 in the water.

[DreDaze]

Actually was 2 ND grad.
0.9 in the sky and 0.6 in the water.


thanks...i really want to try something like that...guess i might have to finally suck it up and buy a couple filters...they're so expensive though...oh well...

[Mast3rChi3f]

thanks...i really want to try something like that...guess i might have to finally suck it up and buy a couple filters...they're so expensive though...oh well...

I use Formatt filters, and a pay for the kit 150€ around 200$, but worth every cent, that i have to buy another kit this time full and soft edge.

http://www.fotoportal.co.pt/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=4122.0;attach=1102 8;image

[moedizzle]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3503/3829005382_284754ebf2.jpg

[theague]

My latest on flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ewantupper/3830175486/

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2425/3830175486_59f817df74.jpg

Great shot Ewan.

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/2196/caneiros122.jpg

I use Formatt filters, and a pay for the kit 150€ around 200$, but worth every cent, that i have to buy another kit this time full and soft edge.

http://www.fotoportal.co.pt/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=4122.0;attach=1102 8;image

Three STUNNING shots!! Well done!

[Karizmatik]

I don't see many people using this portrait / people stuff, so...

http://www.kariz-matik.com/photography/IMG_4057-SML.jpg

My girl found the Racoon hat I brought back from America hilarious, so I had to take a picture.

[Scott111184]

I don't see many people using this portrait / people stuff, so...

Here are some self portraits from yesterday.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2602/3841510476_310fd747e8.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2620/3841510650_b2dafd108a.jpg

[Leex70]

What did you exactly do after these shots were made? I really like the colors and tone!
You can pm me for that if you want to..


Here are some self portraits from yesterday.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2602/3841510476_310fd747e8.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2620/3841510650_b2dafd108a.jpg

[Scott111184]

What did you exactly do after these shots were made? I really like the colors and tone!
You can pm me for that if you want to..

I don't mind sharing. Not much PP was done actually, after converting I only spent a couple minutes in PS Elements. I duplicated the images and tweaked the BG with Topaz Adjust, contrast, saturation, and thats about it. Tweaked the 2nd layer "of myself" than erased the portion of the 1st layer to show the "not so dramatically Topazed" me. :LOL:

[Leex70]

Well, i like the results. I will try that technique, it's really nice.
Can i take a peek at the originals? (flickr or so..)

I ask this because i own a copy of this lens since a few weeks and i am really wandering if it's sharp enough... a few posts in this section i allready made, but had no respons.


I don't mind sharing. Not much PP was done actually, after converting I only spent a couple minutes in PS Elements. I duplicated the images and tweaked the BG with Topaz Adjust, contrast, saturation, and thats about it. Tweaked the 2nd layer "of myself" than erased the portion of the 1st layer to show the "not so dramatically Topazed" me. :LOL:

[Karizmatik]

http://www.kariz-matik.com/photography/IMG_3393-SML.jpg

[Mast3rChi3f]

http://www.ineedup.com/upload/c9b6911f2f474786b3f5c02e90e20912.jpg (http://www.ineedup.com/upload/c9b6911f2f474786b3f5c02e90e20912.jpg)

http://www.ineedup.com/upload/327570a188bc40839751ca5e76e10b1f.jpg (http://www.ineedup.com/upload/327570a188bc40839751ca5e76e10b1f.jpg)

http://www.ineedup.com/upload/afb98065264d4c319908a49d05706310.jpg (http://www.ineedup.com/upload/afb98065264d4c319908a49d05706310.jpg)

[hughes_57]

nope it's the 4-5.6!

But price on ALL lenses are rediculous in Canada. I just don't understand why there isn't more of a price difference between Canon and Sigma.

I just purchased the 10-20 F3.5 from Lozeau in Montreal was around 850.00 plus tax also required the 82mm UV filter for another 185.00 so by the time I got out of there was over the 1000.00 now I hear a circular polarizer is required for this lens unless you and HDRI your pics and tweak them due to blown out highlights so the $ just go on and on LOL :lol: Oh by the way thats Canadian $

[DreDaze]

I just purchased the 10-20 F3.5 from Lozeau in Montreal was around 850.00 plus tax also required the 82mm UV filter for another 185.00 so by the time I got out of there was over the 1000.00 now I hear a circular polarizer is required for this lens unless you and HDRI your pics and tweak them due to blown out highlights so the $ just go on and on LOL :lol: Oh by the way thats Canadian $

hey hughes...not every pic will have blown highlights...if you shoot away from the sun you should be perfectly fine...HDR is a good technique for when there are really bright, and really dark spots all in the same scene, because it's too hard for the camera to expose everything properly...but for the most part you shouldn't Have blown highlights as long as you compose them well, and avoid shooting into the sun

[Karizmatik]

I just purchased the 10-20 F3.5 from Lozeau in Montreal was around 850.00 plus tax also required the 82mm UV filter for another 185.00 so by the time I got out of there was over the 1000.00 now I hear a circular polarizer is required for this lens unless you and HDRI your pics and tweak them due to blown out highlights so the $ just go on and on LOL :lol: Oh by the way thats Canadian $

I can't remember the last time I used a polariser on mine and it's always spot on.

[hughes_57]

Thanks again guys I will be sure to follow your advice as I am starting to enjoy this lens.

[weedeath]

http://www.ineedup.com/upload/afb98065264d4c319908a49d05706310.jpg (http://www.ineedup.com/upload/afb98065264d4c319908a49d05706310.jpg)
i love that one =] where taken?

[Mike]

http://www.ineedup.com/upload/c9b6911f2f474786b3f5c02e90e20912.jpg (http://www.ineedup.com/upload/c9b6911f2f474786b3f5c02e90e20912.jpg)

http://www.ineedup.com/upload/327570a188bc40839751ca5e76e10b1f.jpg (http://www.ineedup.com/upload/327570a188bc40839751ca5e76e10b1f.jpg)

http://www.ineedup.com/upload/afb98065264d4c319908a49d05706310.jpg (http://www.ineedup.com/upload/afb98065264d4c319908a49d05706310.jpg)

Beautiful shots! bw!

[Mike]

A recent one from Brittany:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3483/3857075430_2c983aa44a_o.jpg

[Mast3rChi3f]

i love that one =] where taken?

The place is Sete cidades, S.Miguel - Azores Islands.
Beautiful place for landscape photography.

[robtography]

As much as I love this lens, I kinda want to trade it for a Tokina 10-17 fisheye.

[ryaaannnn]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2492/3859835743_d66070a98c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/z0mgitsryan/3859835743/)

[endlessdream]

Some of my recent photos taken with Wigma:

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/1958/staridggrau.jpg (http://img30.imageshack.us/i/staridggrau.jpg/)

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/9211/cisternares.jpg (http://img98.imageshack.us/i/cisternares.jpg/)

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/6500/img8940.jpg (http://img268.imageshack.us/i/img8940.jpg/)

BTW, my photographs are now on the official website of my town representing it. http://www.rovinj.hr/rovinj/foto-autori/14 :)

[DonJuanMair]

a couple from a recent shoot

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2454/3867976241_4e1187df81_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2568/3868755826_dbe9317de8_o.jpg

the rest of the shoot can be found here

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=745049

[Mast3rChi3f]

Two HDR

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/7558/20090806584681.jpg

http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/9434/20090806590241.jpg

[ryaaannnn]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2505/3892279725_e2bb186386.jpg

[aero.nz]

Just got the wigma, loving it so far, going to take some learning to get some good shots, the field of view is crazy!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2428/3896050904_be6b65bcbf.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2595/3896087762_3ae8500818.jpg

[mr_gir]

I have to say, this thread was a major influence in me getting this lens today. :P

I can't wait to use it!

[scorpio_e]

I bought the lens and did not use it much.. Now I seem to be using it more and more !!!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3477/3724760793_d7b418de30_o.jpg

[scorpio_e]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3663/3659953484_dd4d588f39_o.jpg

[oreca]

Nice timing on that last one scorpio_e. It's very nice!

[Scott111184]

Think it's time for me to clean the bathroom? :o

http://www.photographycorner.com/galleries/data/2067/IMG_6413_border_.jpg

[mritchy]

eww... but nice shot for sure :)
Think it's time for me to clean the bathroom? :o

http://www.photographycorner.com/galleries/data/2067/IMG_6413_border_.jpg

[Scott111184]

eww... but nice shot for sure :)

yeah, thats what I said when I went in that place. What surprised me more was there are people actually living there... (another @ 10mm)

http://www.photographycorner.com/galleries/data/2067/IMG_6406_border_.jpg

I always scout out a location before shooting and I put a chair in front of the door so i could hear if someone came in. Had my hand on the quick release for the tripod in case i had to start swinging! :lol:

[tupper]

Think it's time for me to clean the bathroom? :o



I think someone missed. :confused:

[DreDaze]

hiked up to the top of half dome last week...took this lens, and my 40D with me

#'s 1,2, 3 and 6 are handheld HDRs

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3499/3908977384_4d33d1911f_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2472/3908220663_119a61bda7_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2431/3908963672_e5a9c7ff14_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2557/3908575124_c568f2951c_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2433/3908721088_a1932cc0f8_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2659/3909014050_5dca4b491c_b.jpg

[Karizmatik]

yeah, thats what I said when I went in that place. What surprised me more was there are people actually living there... (another @ 10mm)

http://www.photographycorner.com/galleries/data/2067/IMG_6406_border_.jpg

I always scout out a location before shooting and I put a chair in front of the door so i could hear if someone came in. Had my hand on the quick release for the tripod in case i had to start swinging! :lol:

What surprises me even more is I own that exact same Hoodie / Jumper on the bed on the right.

It's a $89 Colorado joint haha.. What the? :confused:

[sollie]

Dredaze, we got some stunning nature here in Norway to , but those pic's were so nice.
I was so fortunate to lend this lens from a friend last night, looking forward to shooting
with it. He did not have any filters for it though, but did you have any on ?

[DreDaze]

Dredaze, we got some stunning nature here in Norway to , but those pic's were so nice.
I was so fortunate to lend this lens from a friend last night, looking forward to shooting
with it. He did not have any filters for it though, but did you have any on ?


no...i'm too cheap for filters....i do want to get either a ND or ND grad to take some moving water shots soon...hopefully before next spring is the way i'm figuring....there won't be too many waterfall shots i'll miss out between now and then

[Mast3rChi3f]

Great shots everyone.

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/603/img5973.jpg

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/3498/img5949.jpg

[Karizmatik]

Great shots everyone.

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/603/img5973.jpg

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/3498/img5949.jpg

Great shots, as always. But your watermarks always seem to be weird to me.

[Mast3rChi3f]

Great shots, as always. But your watermarks always seem to be weird to me.

Thanks. Sometimes i do it really weird :D, i will try to fix that.


http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/6878/caneiros123.jpg

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/4285/poodapedra84.jpg

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/9499/poodapedra90.jpg

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/9189/poodapedra132.jpg

[Karizmatik]

^ I don't know what I'm more envious of... Your photos, or where you live lol.

[pridash]

Thanks. Sometimes i do it really weird :D, i will try to fix that.


http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/6878/caneiros123.jpg

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/4285/poodapedra84.jpg

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/9499/poodapedra90.jpg

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/9189/poodapedra132.jpg

^ I don't know what I'm more envious of... Your photos, or where you live lol.

I long to get photos like this - been impressed with all the previous ones you've posted too - well done!

...Funny, a friend of mine has just returned from Madiera and after seeing her photos was just telling her that it seemed like a nice place for photography!

[leoni]

nice pictures

i like sigma more then tokina 11- 16

what do you think?

i have seen less CA and good colors

[M.r. photos]

newb shot with the lens i freaking love it

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2564/3918376078_c116d60f00_o.jpg

[Karizmatik]

^ Woah. Killer parking skills! Haha

[M.r. photos]

haha we had to hurry cuz cops are strict in the area

[ChromeThunder]

http://dalawrence.smugmug.com/photos/652807989_6QG2Z-M.jpg

http://dalawrence.smugmug.com/photos/652806872_oNXtA-M.jpg

[ryaaannnn]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2653/3934204216_fb8115d80a_b.jpg

[Tvw]

Thanks. Sometimes i do it really weird :D, i will try to fix that.


http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/6878/caneiros123.jpg

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/4285/poodapedra84.jpg

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/9499/poodapedra90.jpg

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/9189/poodapedra132.jpg

Excellent stuff! Did you use filters on these or are you a master in PP?

[Mast3rChi3f]

Filters of course.:D
Hi tech GND HE 0.9, 0.6 and 0.3, not all at the same time, but all ways 2, one in the sky and the other in the water.

[Tvw]

Filters of course.:D
Hi tech GND HE 0.9, 0.6 and 0.3, not all at the same time, but all ways 2, one in the sky and the other in the water.

Damn that works really nice (with a good photographer of course).
What kind of holder do you use?
I'm considering buying a ND or GND filter, but I'm not sure if I should buy a screw in filter or a holder system (much more expensive).
I keep hearing about the Lee filter system, but it's not a very easy to get brand here in The Netherlands.

[Mast3rChi3f]

I use this one: 100mm MK4 Aluminium 2 Slot Wide Angle

http://loja.laserlab.pt/WebRoot/ce_pt/Shops/231808/48B6/C0A3/54A8/2B58/F650/3EC1/CD19/A778/100MM_0020_FRENTE.jpg

http://www.formatt.co.uk/default.aspx

They are expensive. I pay 150€ for 3 filters and the holder.
Lee system is also very good.

[Tvw]

I use this one: 100mm MK4 Aluminium 2 Slot Wide Angle

http://loja.laserlab.pt/WebRoot/ce_pt/Shops/231808/48B6/C0A3/54A8/2B58/F650/3EC1/CD19/A778/100MM_0020_FRENTE.jpg

http://www.formatt.co.uk/default.aspx

They are expensive. I pay 150€ for 3 filters and the holder.
Lee system is also very good.

Thanks!
Could you post (or PM) me the direct link to the 3 filter + holder page. I'm unable to find it on the website you mentioned.

[Mast3rChi3f]

Thanks!
Could you post (or PM) me the direct link to the 3 filter + holder page. I'm unable to find it on the website you mentioned.

Check your PM.
No filters in these, only some PP (noise reduction and eliminate the flare).

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/586/img5914r.jpg


http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/7550/img5903o.jpg

[ScarySquirrel]

^ Those are incredible.

From my now sold Sigma 10-20 (gone full frame)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3451/3725258624_3b6e35df87_b.jpg

[implayaz9]

http://i36.tinypic.com/dvhqw2.jpg

[The_Machingbird]

ScarySquirrel, great model - amazing eyes!

implayaz9, I'm loving the transition from sun to shade.

Nice work everybody! This thread is extremely inspiring!

[Cholo]

I never post before (basically 'cause I'm stranger and not usually to talk in english) but I saw every single picture in this thread in the last few weeks, before buying this wonderful lens. And I already love it.

That's my little contribution to the discussion:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2602/3945209722_601a577b9a.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2603/3944519135_0e1825f0fd.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2621/3947939413_ab993fed8d.jpg

Cheers

[tumblew33d]

Got my hands on my new 10-20 on sunday afternoon, spent sunday night outside with friends playing with it.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3458/3938475381_a9c82f812e_b.jpg

[DreDaze]

I never post before (basically 'cause I'm stranger and not usually to talk in english) but I saw every single picture in this thread in the last few weeks, before buying this wonderful lens. And I already love it.

That's my little contribution to the discussion:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2602/3945209722_601a577b9a.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2603/3944519135_0e1825f0fd.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2621/3947939413_ab993fed8d.jpg

Cheers

welcome to the forum...keep posting, no need to write anything, just share your pictures


scarysquirrel:...really like your portrait shot...what focal length were you at?...it looks really good

[deci]

@ScarySquirrel - Don't see this lens used for portraiture much, particularly one so good and I'd also like to know the focal length used. This is my least used lens and I'd love to use it more...... If only to convince myself it was worth the money. ;)

[dultim8]

i just wanna say hi and that i am a new owner of the sigma 10-20.
cant wait to use it and show u some shots.

[DStanic]

@ScarySquirrel - Don't see this lens used for portraiture much, particularly one so good and I'd also like to know the focal length used. This is my least used lens and I'd love to use it more...... If only to convince myself it was worth the money. ;)


This FL is great for "in your face" type of photos. Here is one from my friend's e-session pics (It could have been a Canon 10-22 for all I know, I just know the exif says 10mm with a 40D)

http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=g5t2zt1qmzx&thumb=6

[pridash]

^ Those are incredible.

From my now sold Sigma 10-20 (gone full frame)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3451/3725258624_3b6e35df87_b.jpg

really great shot!

[ScarySquirrel]

Thanks pridash :)

[Mast3rChi3f]

ScarySquirrel nice shot.


Two shots from today at sunrise.


http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/624/img5987z.jpg

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/4435/img602345red.jpg

[Spacemunkie]

Sold this (superb) lens when I got my 1Ds and 17-40, but am still processing some of the thousands of pics I took with it:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2553/3957195469_92515e49c5_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2544/3957195159_a63e16cfac_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3505/3957195977_7e65fe181f_o.jpg

Have since bought a 12-24. Sigma make great wide angle lenses :)

[Spacemunkie]

My newborn son is limiting my photo ops at the moment, so I've resorted to trawling the depths of my hard drives for stuff to play with. Only been through a couple of folders - it's quite fun finding stuff you didn't know you'd taken :D

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2656/3958399272_9e188f5e0a_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2614/3958399012_5a4d56f6d7_o.jpg

[sollie]

Some from Norway this weekend.

[sollie]

Rolling cloud

[sollie]

Ahh, some more with the 10/20.

[sollie]

Got a bit heavy in the color department. :p

[SamHunter]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2627/3961179704_9abe32f779.jpg
Full size - http://www.flickr.com/photos/samhunter/3961179704/

[Karizmatik]

For a Motel here in Mooloolaba, they're re-doing one of their front signs:

http://www.kariz-matik.com/photography/IMG_4470--HDR--EDITED-2.jpg

[implayaz9]

beautiful pics!

[Scott111184]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2468/3885101823_784db3598a_o.jpg

[Mast3rChi3f]

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/9219/poodapedra140m.jpg

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/8906/poodapedra124.jpg

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/6725/caneiros130.jpg

[JhnRX7]

Just picked up this lens yesterday :-)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2422/3976338700_a517e612b7_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrenna/3976338700/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2646/3976400256_f0368a98c4_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrenna/3976400256/)

[Tempusfugit]

Due to its wide-angle, I find Sigma 10-20mm to be the lens I use all the time when I practice self-portraits.

Taken last night, shutter speed of 15 s.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2522/3978570922_ed1bcd00f2_o.jpg


Another example of 10mm usage.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3448/3776966819_748ebb9294_o.jpg

[izthistaken]

I made the mistake of borrowing this lens...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3029/3872429687_6f0f8ee5b7_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2423/3866833566_2a59ec921d_b.jpg

Just gotta watch your feet. :lol:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2649/3866833840_e78f81dfb3_b.jpg

[Scott111184]

^That place is awesome and you won't want to give the lens back now. :lol:


http://www.photographycorner.com/galleries/data/2066/IMG_7771.jpg

[izthistaken]

^That place is awesome and you won't want to give the lens back now. :lol:



Thanks! Yes, it is. Sadly, he was there with me and he wouldn't let me leave until I gave it back. :( :lol:

[izthistaken]

Oh here is another one. :lol:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2647/3841945516_e02737bf69_b.jpg

[regnis]

I use this one: 100mm MK4 Aluminium 2 Slot Wide Angle

http://loja.laserlab.pt/WebRoot/ce_pt/Shops/231808/48B6/C0A3/54A8/2B58/F650/3EC1/CD19/A778/100MM_0020_FRENTE.jpg

http://www.formatt.co.uk/default.aspx

They are expensive. I pay 150€ for 3 filters and the holder.
Lee system is also very good.


Do you get any vinegaretting with these at 10mm?
I too am looking for a good filter system

[sollie]

Some more from Norway

[sollie]

Last one tonight.

[MPCman]

Oh here is another one. :lol:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2647/3841945516_e02737bf69_b.jpg
Nice idea!!! :D

[izthistaken]

THANKS! :D

[Karizmatik]

Has anyone else got .. what seems to be, Mold growing inside their front element?

It doesn't affect my photos thankfully but I have about 4-5 little 1mm dots on the outer side of the front element and I have no idea what it is. I thought it might be sand to begin with, but how the hell could 4-5 perfect little pieces get in there and stay there? They aren't moving, etc, etc.

Sound like something I should cash my warranty in for now while I can or what?

[misshotnspicy]

I'm really enjoying this lens. Here's my contribution:

Life expectancy of a well played tennis match
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2633/3953767344_7e407bb140.jpg

First night shot
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2448/3978335899_c627eb18e0.jpg

[noodle_snacks]

I suppose its time i submitted a few more.


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c6/Russell_Falls_2.jpg/800px-Russell_Falls_2.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2a/Mortimer_Bay_1900.jpg/800px-Mortimer_Bay_1900.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/69/Clifton_Beach_3.jpg/800px-Clifton_Beach_3.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/59/Park_Beach_Sunset_1.jpg/800px-Park_Beach_Sunset_1.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/12/Clifton_Beach_5.jpg/800px-Clifton_Beach_5.jpg

[DreDaze]

^^^awesome i really like them all...i need to get some ND filters so i can try some of those water type shots

[noodle_snacks]

^^^awesome i really like them all...i need to get some ND filters so i can try some of those water type shots

Not needed. Take two exposures, one for the sky, one for the foreground, then blend the two layers using an alpha mask in photoshop. The result is the same as a grad filter, and you get more control.

[DreDaze]

Not needed. Take two exposures, one for the sky, one for the foreground, then blend the two layers using an alpha mask in photoshop. The result is the same as a grad filter, and you get more control.

is that what you did here?...i always thought that to get that look with the waves you needed a shutter of at least a few seconds or so...i might have to get out and give this a try...i usually do HDR to expose for the sky, and foreground on my sunset shots, so i know about getting good results like that

thanks for the tips

[noodle_snacks]

I meant in my reply that you don't need graduated neutral density filters in order to expose the sky correctly. A blend as described usually ends up looking better than HDR in my view.

You do need a shutter speed of at least a few seconds to blur the water. I have used one (and a polariser) for the waterfall shot, which was taken during the day. The second shot has a polariser only, just to enhance the reflection off the water.

There is no need to buy any filters to go and take some seascapes. The final three don't have any filters. Turn up at your location (preferably rocks and some swell) 20-30 minutes before the sun goes down. Use this time to determine the best locations for shots whilst you can still see clearly. When the sun touches the horizon it is time to start shooting. Some time after sunset it should be dark enough to get the long exposure without any filters. Stop shooting when the required exposure time hits a few minutes. You usually have about a 45 minute window. When it is a full moon it is possible to shoot all night. Bring a torch so you can find your way back.

An ND will give you more time for longer exposures before the light disappears. It is also useful for shots of waterfalls and the like. A polariser is useful, but hardly essential. A decent tripod is more important. Don't be afraid to get your legs wet.

[Karizmatik]

I've been pestering the hell out of my girlfriend lately... I think she secretly loves it, though.

http://www.kariz-matik.com/photography/IMG_5188-Cin-2.jpg

[Geoff_Shawcross]

Like the shot Karizmatik!!

Hehehe......The first thing that popped into my mind when I saw this picture was "Skittles".

[millsinmaine@gmail.com]

Bought this lens a year ago, but never really enjoyed it. I dug it out again for fall pictures where its been a wonderful tool. Thought i'd post my latest shot, ive still a lot to lerarn about this lens but im finally hooked on it

[Scott111184]

All at 10mm, the rest can be found HERE (http://www.flickr.com/photos/26860905@N06/sets/72157622546130746/). There are some in there taken with a 50mm but they are obvious.


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2451/3994621948_abdd6764d2_o.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2509/3994622326_f4cbe1f48e_o.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2534/3993862369_59922834d1_o.jpg

[vmlopes]

Thought I had better pop a few more up......

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2537/3924063496_0a7b01f41a_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2625/3696927725_5a8876564f_b.jpg