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

[foty89]

Not to mention a nice padded bag and hood come stock with it :)

Yes, well that is true, but I'd rather pay for a hood and a bag if the lens was a piece of crap.

[angryhampster]

Yes, well that is true, but I'd rather pay for a hood and a bag if the lens was a piece of crap.



None of my Sigmas are pieces of crap :)

[grimreaper]

posted this else where but i thought i'd put it in here as well

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/agrimreaper/marstonchurch2-web.jpg

[macroshooter1970]

Awesome shot! I went back and fourth between getting the Canon 10-22 or the Sigma 10-20. I finally ordered the Sigma and should get it tomorrow. This shot makes me feel good about my decision.


Thank you.

Glad I could be of help, the sigma is a very nice lens. I can't wait to get to the grand canyon now.

[macroshooter1970]

Dam! That was a nice shot! Sorry, had to do it, but really, it is a very nice shot. I went to Hoover Dam a few years ago, and I couldn't get that kind of shot without a lot of walking.

Thanks

[Cap0ne]

I, too, keep going back between this lens and the Canon 10-22. The fact that the quality of images is pretty close and the price is not is pushing me again towards the Sigma.

I don't like 10-22 because it corects the distorsions better then Sigma. And call me a freak, but i love those distorsions :lol:
Soon, 10-20 will nicely sit on my camera...I'm going crazy waiting for the shippment to arrive :D

[macroshooter1970]

I don't like 10-22 because it corects the distorsions better then Sigma. And call me a freak, but i love those distorsions :lol:
Soon, 10-20 will nicely sit on my camera...I'm going crazy waiting for the shippment to arrive :D

your not a freak, distorsions are cool in some ways. when does yours arrive?

[Cap0ne]

I think i have to wait for at least another week :( What a cruel life, isn't it ? :D

[ZJChaser]

great fun lens. Used it on my 300D and now on my 30D, I do however really want a CPL for it. Here is a picture from yesterday:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a218/ZJChaser/Sokacopy.jpg

[foty89]

posted this else where but i thought i'd put it in here as well

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/agrimreaper/marstonchurch2-web.jpg

Nice picture, you make me wish for home. There is just something about the UK, the grass is just greener there. And the chocolate is better too.

[EpHeSuS]

Here are a few new photos that I've done with the 10-20 recently. Photos are linked because they're larger than the rules allow (1000px on the longest side mine are, 800px is max allowed)

Photo 1 (http://www.danielgphoto.com/misc/IMG_6074%20copy.jpg)
Photo 2 (http://www.danielgphoto.com/misc/IMG_6109%20copy.jpg)
Photo 3 (http://www.danielgphoto.com/misc/IMG_6098.jpg)

[JaGWiRE]

your not a freak, distorsions are cool in some ways. when does yours arrive?
Yup. For me, distortion is part of the ultra wide experience. Doing in your face shots with the 10-20 at 10mm is a whole lot of fun. We all get to see what we would look like if our head was shaped like a super oval peanut, and all that good stuff.
I like my 10-20. The build quality on the 10-22 I don't think is as good. I debated between the 2, and the money difference didn't really matter. My 10-20 hood fell in water (3-4 feet in the air and then a couple feet in water) the other day, and the thing is still mint, it's unbelievable, the text on it didn't run / smear either. I'm quite impressed. I figured they are both crop only lenses, and eventually I'll probably end up selling it eventually anyway.

[gizto]

Thank you.

Glad I could be of help, the sigma is a very nice lens. I can't wait to get to the grand canyon now.


with this lens any canyon would look grand... :D

[Heron]

If you're undecided between the canon and sigma see the lense tests in the april edition of 'Photograghy Monthly' (UK mag) Several wide angle zooms are compared and the Sigma easily takes the honours.

[nyy]

How likely is it to receive a bad copy of this lens? I'm in the market for a new lens, though I'm not sure which to buy first (limited budget), the 10-20 or the canon 70-200 f4. I do a lot of landscape photography and would love to be able to have the wide reach of an UWA--so I'm leaning heavily towards getting that lens first.

[ZJChaser]

I went used when I bought mine from a person who could provide test pics for me so I knew mine was sharp before I bought. Very happy with the purchase.

[nyy]

Another question- Has anyone tried using the cokin P system with this lens?

[EpHeSuS]

Another question- Has anyone tried using the cokin P system with this lens?

Yes. Without the wide angle holder, you will get vignetting at 10mm (horizontal orientation only). With the wide angle holder (holds only one filter though) it's fine.

You can use the multi filter holder from about 12mm without vignetting.

[mtbkanata]

This lens is awesome.. one more photo from me:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/160/405963693_ec3e0f38f1_o.jpg

[foty89]

That is one tall street sign post there.

This lens is awesome.. one more photo from me:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/160/405963693_ec3e0f38f1_o.jpg

[mtbkanata]

That's the beauty of the lens.. you can distort things like crazy.. I shot that image about 2 cm from the bottom of the sign.. I was so close that my lens was almost touching it!

[JaGWiRE]

That's the beauty of the lens.. you can distort things like crazy.. I shot that image about 2 cm from the bottom of the sign.. I was so close that my lens was almost touching it!
Yep, that is my main use for this lens probably. Funny enough, that post probably wasn't even that tall, just the ultra wide perspective makes it seem huge when you are shooting that close.
Photo of my friends 200 f2 :
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/167/383435700_fcdf887575_o.jpg

[e r y k]

why are these lenses so expensive, but only stop to f3.5 / 4...
i would really like to shoot people at night with it but the kit lens doesnt cut it when i shoot big groups.

is there any way around this?

[foty89]

why are these lenses so expensive, but only stop to f3.5 / 4...
i would really like to shoot people at night with it but the kit lens doesnt cut it when i shoot big groups.

is there any way around this?

They are so expensive due to the wide field of view they have. To get acceptable results, there is a lot of engineering and special glass involved. It is not impossible to get a lens this wide and fast, the Canon 16-35 is an F2.8, but that lens is both full frame and well over double the price of these. So really, that kind of speed and wide angle is for those with somewhat larger budgets than many. These lens will work for night group shots, but you will need either very still people, decent lighting or a good flash gun. Short of that, a fast standard zoom, such as the Tamron 17-50 F2.8 or the Canon 17-55 F2.8 IS USM will work with some light and a fast prime such as the Sigma 30 1.4 or Canon 50 1.8 or 1.4 will also work in many low light situations, though you will have to foot zoom. Hope that answers your questions and helps you out.

[foty89]

That looks like a scene from "Attack Of The Lens Monster".

Yep, that is my main use for this lens probably. Funny enough, that post probably wasn't even that tall, just the ultra wide perspective makes it seem huge when you are shooting that close.
Photo of my friends 200 f2 :
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/167/383435700_fcdf887575_o.jpg

[JaGWiRE]

That looks like a scene from "Attack Of The Lens Monster".

How do you make a front element huge?
Take a lens with a big front element (200 f2.0), and shoot it with an ultra wide.
:D.

[lkb-28]

I am gonna lurve this lens...:D
Just got mine last week, and just been out playing...:D
Tack sharp!:D
Really pleased with the results...:D :D :D

PS: Compression here does NOT do it justice. The original is superb!

[Honeybee]

Here are some shots with the Sigma 10-20EX. It's resolution output is tremendous and the contrast is very good; one of my favorite lenses in my bag:

http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/image/57698736/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/image/57698740/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/image/57698794/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/image/57698797/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/image/57698800/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/lightrules/image/57698803/original.jpg


Are you willing to share how you processed these photos (or do you remember from so far back?) :lol:

I'm waffling between this lens and Canon 10-22, or making do with the Sigma 15-30 lens I already have.

Also, please let me know if you consider this too much to ask. I'll understand.

Honeybee

[nyy]

Has anyone tried IR photography with this lens?

[LightRules]

Are you willing to share how you processed these photos (or do you remember from so far back?) :lol:

I'm waffling between this lens and Canon 10-22, or making do with the Sigma 15-30 lens I already have.

Also, please let me know if you consider this too much to ask. I'll understand

What do you mean, it's straight out of the camera? :lol: Actually, as you know I don't have the lens anymore (only bc I found I wasn't using the 10mm that much), but I shoot JPG and/or RAW, depending on what I'm shooting. For these, I believe they were JPG and PP'd through CS2 (basic cropping, levels adjustment, a tiny bit of USM of roughly 0/.4/100). IIRC, I also used Nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 "Complete Edition" digital filters, which is the bomb. I'm just going off of recollection here though! It's been a while since those pics were taken.

[DerekI]

a great lens ,am interested.

[turbodude]

bump to this thread, because i am looking for one right now.

[syntrix]

^^^
I saw your WTB here, I'll probably have mine up in a few days; I'm trying to get things lined up to go FF.

This lens is a winner! Excellent color and contrast, one of my favorites. I think I've posted samples in this thread before.

[PEACHMAN]

love mine...my favorite lens for just fun stuff..by bringing everything into the frame it seems to condense the colors...Here are two shots of the same area, one with the camera in the std position and one in the 90 position of the same location...interesting how it changes the divergence of the lines...

[turbodude]

that is cool.

[HoRnYTuRbO]

Peachman, is that part of a planes landing gear?

[PEACHMAN]

Peachman, is that part of a planes landing gear?
It Is... It is part of the B-52 scattered all over Elephant Mountain in Greenville Maine...went down when I was in high school , 63 or 64 I think...very interesting but tragic storey... I think you will have no trouble finding something about it by googling elephant Mountain plane crash....this wheel set was the furthest uphill parts that came from the plane....it hit low on the mountain and all the parts moved up toward the crest... It is a very reverent, although spooky site.

[zacker]

cool peachman! thanks!

[nyy]

It Is... It is part of the B-52 scattered all over Elephant Mountain in Greenville Maine...went down when I was in high school , 63 or 64 I think...very interesting but tragic storey... I think you will have no trouble finding something about it by googling elephant Mountain plane crash....this wheel set was the furthest uphill parts that came from the plane....it hit low on the mountain and all the parts moved up toward the crest... It is a very reverent, although spooky site.
Wow. There was a helicopter crash in the woods near here, but from what I've read there are no remains left (but you can see the crash site on google earth). I wish there was something interesting lying around the woods here. Best I found was an old washing machine.

[PEACHMAN]

Wow. There was a helicopter crash in the woods near here, but from what I've read there are no remains left (but you can see the crash site on google earth). I wish there was something interesting lying around the woods here. Best I found was an old washing machine.Well I'm sure that old washing machine has some stories to tell...there are probably some good angles to shoot there as well....lets see it!

[Rhinotherunt]

Well I'm sure that old washing machine has some stories to tell...there are probably some good angles to shoot there as well....lets see it!

I am with peachman! Let's make beauty from trash! Great shot and story PM.

[whenpaulsparks]

this is my first post to this forum! i hope to get more involved.

i have this lens on the way!!! i'm so excited. after seeing these pics, with the awesome color, contrast, and distortion, i can not wait. i'm also getting into wedding photography, i'm photographing my first wedding next weekend, and i'll likely be using this lens quite a bit at the reception, and for the prep shots. i've got a 50mm f/1.8 for portraits, and i'll likely use a few different standard lenses for most of the ceremony. wish me luck!

[Cap0ne]

I waited 2 months for this lens to arrive at the dealer in my town...Just bought it last week and i love it. That's a shot taken while i was walking out from the shop, after the deal was done :D

PS
in reality, my head it's not so long :D

http://www.fototarget.ro/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=23004

[turbodude]

damn i need this lens..... !

[_aravena]

Only been using it for landscapes so far. I've got free time now though so I might see what it can do in Downtown Orlando.

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/7477/img1397pm7.jpg

100%
http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/8452/untitled1copyoy9.jpg

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/6973/img1129er3.jpg

100%
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/4448/untitled2copyjy5.jpg

[zacker]

I am with peachman! Let's make beauty from trash! Great shot and story PM.

lol I got a whole gallery of crap I find when out shooting..its funny, I actually LOOK for stuff like that now while Im out walking around. Some just make you wonder.. like, why was that old washer out in the woods, how'd it get there? did it run away from home? lol


http://www.brokenfencephotography.com/gallery/2423717/1/85208606

[Rhinotherunt]

lol I got a whole gallery of crap I find when out shooting..its funny, I actually LOOK for stuff like that now while Im out walking around. Some just make you wonder.. like, why was that old washer out in the woods, how'd it get there? did it run away from home? lol


http://www.brokenfencephotography.com/gallery/2423717/1/85208606

Nice! You have some great shots in there!

[Cap0ne]

Have you ever seen a Pentax user ? That's how they look like :D

http://www.fototarget.ro/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=23770

http://www.fototarget.ro/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=23762

[turbodude]

1.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/177/464469405_3976562f1f_o.jpg

2.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/230/464469401_6b0b8f3240_o.jpg

Just got this badboy and like it alot...

[PEACHMAN]

lol I got a whole gallery of crap I find when out shooting..its funny, I actually LOOK for stuff like that now while Im out walking around. Some just make you wonder.. like, why was that old washer out in the woods, how'd it get there? did it run away from home? lol


http://www.brokenfencephotography.com/gallery/2423717/1/85208606
Ya...agree with Rhino...great shots...cool collection..love your labeling system...I guess it would really help pulling up any style of photo with a search??

[zacker]

thanks guys.. yeah Peachman... its labled like that to try and snag search engine searches...lol it works rather well. When someone types in "Boot" or "Beach" or whatever.. my shots come up, its like a cry for attention i guess...lol

[Linkzi]

Took these today. PP'd from RAW.

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u291/Linkzi/Around%20Hawaii/CRW_7193A.jpg


http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u291/Linkzi/Around%20Hawaii/CRW_7194A.jpg

[turbodude]

Nice.

[Rhinotherunt]

thanks guys.. yeah Peachman... its labled like that to try and snag search engine searches...lol it works rather well. When someone types in "Boot" or "Beach" or whatever.. my shots come up, its like a cry for attention i guess...lol

Hey I "friend request" 'ed you btw way on Myspace. My Myspace is LAME. LOL!

[Rhinotherunt]

Took these today. PP'd from RAW.


Looks Jurrasic Park'ish... KOOL!

[zacker]

Hey I "friend request" 'ed you btw way on Myspace. My Myspace is LAME. LOL!


nice..lol ill go check on it L8tr!

[zacker]

heres a nice little HDR with the 10-20 siggie from this morning.

http://www.brokenfencephotography.com/photos/145263471-L.jpg

[angryhampster]

heres a nice little HDR with the 10-20 siggie from this morning.

http://www.brokenfencephotography.com/photos/145263471-L.jpg


Is that via Photoshop CS2 or Photomatrix? I'm trying to convince myself that the $70 on photomatrix isn't worth it.

[rparchen]

I'm still loving my 10-20, it's an awesome lens and well worth the price. Here are a few new ones:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/rparchen/Photography/Landscape/Dume1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/rparchen/Photography/Landscape/Dume2.jpg

I'm still not sure I like the composition on this one, but oh well:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/rparchen/Photography/Landscape/Arboretum3.jpg

[zacker]

Is that via Photoshop CS2 or Photomatrix? I'm trying to convince myself that the $70 on photomatrix isn't worth it.

its photomatix and so worth the $$$ lol

Thanks!

[zacker]

great shots rparchen!!!

[Rhinotherunt]

great shots rparchen!!!

Ditto!!! The 2nd is SWEET!

[turbodude]

I'm still loving my 10-20, it's an awesome lens and well worth the price. Here are a few new ones:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/rparchen/Photography/Landscape/Dume1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/rparchen/Photography/Landscape/Dume2.jpg

I'm still not sure I like the composition on this one, but oh well:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/rparchen/Photography/Landscape/Arboretum3.jpg

Awesome images... Did you use a Grad ND filter on these?

[Linkzi]

Looks Jurrasic Park'ish... KOOL!

Ha..I'll have to get some toy dinosaurs and place them there! :p I'll hide them so you have to look real good to find them.

[Rhinotherunt]

Ha..I'll have to get some toy dinosaurs and place them there! :p I'll hide them so you have to look real good to find them.

Ooo! Like where is waldo, but where are the dinos? This just for me rhino!?! You da man!

[rparchen]

Awesome images... Did you use a Grad ND filter on these?

I didn't use a ND grad filter, those all are single exposures. And thanks for the comments!

[Cap0ne]

No comment :D

http://www.fototarget.ro/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=23995

[squashed]

I love how this lens created the illusion that your head is not attached to your body !!

[turbodude]

weird huh, here is another sample.
1.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/167/473878226_d6e0523486_o.jpg

2.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/214/473878212_4b3db231d7_o.jpg

its safe to say i got a sharp copy. Some reason i love shooting people with it.

[mefck]

I love this lense. It is on my camera all the time. None of these have been processed.

http://www.esc.smugmug.com/photos/107769825-L.jpg

A little dust in the shutter here:

http://esc.smugmug.com/photos/140397349-L-1.jpg

Panama Canal:

http://esc.smugmug.com/photos/140997801-L.jpg

[grimreaper]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/agrimreaper/majorssuncloudweb.jpg


http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/agrimreaper/treelaneweb.jpg

[Cap0ne]

From a recent Moto show.

http://www.fototarget.ro/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24470

[madpup]

i love this lens, trouble is that it dont work well on the 5D
this is from the weekend, on my old 300D
lost a lot of detail when i resized it.

http://img472.imageshack.us/img472/3792/copyofimg3867vq1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Mr. Ed]

Geez, I'm gonna get one of these ASAP. I've been wanting a wide angle since I got my 30D a couple of months ago but I've only been looking at canon lenses and they're quite a bit more expensive, then I saw an ad for one of these in the paper yesterday and found this thread. POTN is the most useful site I know.

[zacker]

why not? its an awesome lens and its fairly inexpensive..

heres one from this past sunday morning.. 30D, Siggie 10-20 UWA and a bit O' HDR action.
http://www.brokenfencephotography.com/photos/147845495-L.jpg

[madpup]

Nice work Zacker, a bit of lighting and you could almost see batman,

[zacker]

Oh he was there, i had to "Shoo" his sissy but outta the shot!
lol
I was actually looking for the evil face in the clouds... it seems it should be there somewhere, then I could submit it to the National Enquirer or the Sun!!!

[angryhampster]

why not? its an awesome lens and its fairly inexpensive..

heres one from this past sunday morning.. 30D, Siggie 10-20 UWA and a bit O' HDR action.
http://www.brokenfencephotography.com/photos/147845495-L.jpg


Photomatrix? I gotta try to do some shooting on cloudy days. Photomatrix seems to really make stuff pop with clouds.

[zacker]

yes PM... thing was, it was sunny so this spot is like 2 minutes from my house, by the time i got there these darker clouds were just parked right above it. it was funny. it was also like 6:00AM. thats where the glod color comes from... sun was just starting to build and it was shining down from behind me.

[angryhampster]

Really neat shot :) My only gripe is the halo around the church from tone mapping.

[TMR Design]

That's a really nice shot. It's mysterious and surreal with an almost painted or animated appearance.
For my taste it's a little oversaturated but very cool nonetheless.

[zacker]

thanks guys!

Angry, The Halo might not be from the tone mapping, it could be the light reflecting off the church onto the clouds... at least thats my story. lol yeah, them halos are hard to avoid in extreme cases like this. I gues its a trade off... as i use this stuff more i will see if there are any tricks to this.

[producerism]

i notice there have been lots of great pictures posted here with the sig1020 on a 30d.. however a good deal of reviews online have mentioned problems focusing with the 30d (not so much the 350/400 models).

i also read that there were 2 versions of the sig1020, one with serial number 102, and a newer release with serial number starting at 103, which addressed many problems.

I also read quite a few reviews that described how people would have to send the lens to sigma to have it corrected a few times before acceptable. I would have to be involved in that sort of process... any light to shine on this? Perhaps it's been addressed already, since many of these posts with complaints are from pre-2006, to right when the 30d came out.

[DerekI]

I love this glass very sharp !

http://static.flickr.com/108/299199358_44d6fc8f50_o.jpg

Very nice , it is a really stunning shot , this lens may replace my Tmaron 17-50 , whihc I do not use often , I dont need the F2.8 but I want go super wide.

Thanks for showing me some interestingly different world, never known the UWA is so so so fun and exciting, in fact , I though it would be super boring , was totally wrong...
amazing , your PP is also great.

[DerekI]

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a294/peteghia/IMG_4032.jpg


Fabulous , really nice , love the color and view .

[tekkie]

after months of debating i finally broke down and got one :) hopefully it will be here on friday :D

I kept debating on whether to get this or the 12-24 because I know the EFS lens wont work on my next camera but ahh screw it I will just sell this one and get the other one later :)

[angryhampster]

after months of debating i finally broke down and got one :) hopefully it will be here on friday :D

I kept debating on whether to get this or the 12-24 because I know the EFS lens wont work on my next camera but ahh screw it I will just sell this one and get the other one later :)




The 10-20 isn't EF-S. It has a smaller image circle, but it will still mount. You can crop out the black edges if you take a 15mm shot with a 5d and have an extremely wide 7-8mp shot still. I think anything down to 13mm is usable on a 1D. I plan on using my 10-20 with my 35mm camera this fall.

[tekkie]

huh I thought it was, oh well at least I knew it was not a good lens choice :) haha

[angryhampster]

huh I thought it was, oh well at least I knew it was not a good lens choice :) haha



At 16mm, it's just as wide on a 5D as it is at 10mm on your 20D.

[Olegis]

I love this glass very sharp !

http://static.flickr.com/108/299199358_44d6fc8f50_o.jpg


Wow, this shot is breathtaking !

[K_AMJ]

Mine:
http://www.pbase.com/k_amj/image/75437696
http://www.pbase.com/k_amj/image/75611278
http://www.pbase.com/k_amj/image/75899338
http://www.pbase.com/k_amj/image/76058170

[snajczuk]

I love that last one K_AMJ! Where was that taken? Great shots!

[K_AMJ]

I love that last one K_AMJ! Where was that taken? Great shots!

Those are all taken in Iran; the last one in north west, Zanjan Province.

[yamezbond]

Ahh... this baby is a really good lens, I may get a lot of fun with it.
Here is my fist picture, tomorrow I will try to go out and see what happen :) and sorry for the mess

[GregFarz78]

Ok this is probably a very noob question but I'll be ordering this lens very soon for my canon XT if/when I decide in the future to upgrade to a full frame dslr will this work with it?

[grimreaper]

Ok this is probably a very noob question but I'll be ordering this lens very soon for my canon XT if/when I decide in the future to upgrade to a full frame dslr will this work with it?


It might do i think but will vignette bad , i might be wrong, but it was designed for a crop camera.

[_aravena]

Reading a review in Pop Photo said it would only vignette at 10 but 11 on be fine. Still, depending on how long that'll be before going FF, you could get it and sell it later to get the Sig 12-24.

[Tareq]

Reading a review in Pop Photo said it would only vignette at 10 but 11 on be fine. Still, depending on how long that'll be before going FF, you could get it and sell it later to get the Sig 12-24.

or keep it with your XT if you won't sell it, many here have full frame and crop camera, so maybe you can use it with crop camera if you keep it.

[_aravena]

^That too. I just assume you'd switch then go back and buy a crop again if you felt you needed it. Although, I love my 20D too much so if I make the switch I'll just have to save and sell nothing...except useless junk in general.

[Joel*NH]

Bought one 2 weeks ago for my 400D and it has impressed me as well. Nice addition to the kit lens, and the 70-300 IS I already had.

[verty]

some taken this weekend at lake illawarra

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/219/505650005_8ff5219ff3_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/209/505650001_aa6c2072d2_o.jpg

[OllieS]

I wonder how this lens would be on Indoor Car show? Any samples? Outside pix are certainly stunning...

[angryhampster]

I wonder how this lens would be on Indoor Car show? Any samples? Outside pix are certainly stunning...



You'd have to either use flash or high ISO.

[cdhender]

verty - Simply amazing. Well done!

[verty]

verty - Simply amazing. Well done!

why thanxu.. glad you like :D

[OllieS]

You'd have to either use flash or high ISO.

Thanks for the response. I guess I will not get around the high ISO, as I am having a hard time for the pix to turn out the way I see them using flash. So I opt not to use it for 90% of the shots at the shows. The lighting at some of the manufacturers is far from desirable...tuff lighting...

Again, thanks for the feedback!

[angryhampster]

Thanks for the response. I guess I will not get around the high ISO, as I am having a hard time for the pix to turn out the way I see them using flash. So I opt not to use it for 90% of the shots at the shows. The lighting at some of the manufacturers is far from desirable...tuff lighting...

Again, thanks for the feedback!




Pick up a big-flip it. I think they work quite well for auto shows and other low-light indoor events where you want things to look natural.

..this is assuming you have a hotshoe flash
http://www.dembflashproducts.com/flipit/

[Mr. Ed]

Took my new 10-20mm to the beach today and I've got to say that I'm in love with this lens. I'm stunned at how sharp them images came out and the field of view is amazing. Here's a couple that I thought looked alright. The colours are a bit odd because I'm an idiot when it comes to colour profiles so they look kind of yellow, when editing the RAW they look sublime. I can't belive how much I love this lens. I look forward to taking it on many adventures.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e166/gulfshoes/portrait.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e166/gulfshoes/shadowremove.jpg

Edit: By the way, I feel like some sort of "Objects are closer than they appear" message should appear in the viewfinder when using this lens, my shoes didn't appreciate the waves creeping up on them. I'm sure they'll dry soon.

[timmyb]

http://www.pbase.com/image/79218693.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/image/79097453.jpg

I've had this lens for a year now and I like it a lot.It shares the workload with my Tammy 17-50 and if I had to chose between them I'm really not sure which one I'd pick.

http://www.pbase.com/timbateman/sigma_1020

[nyy]

Wow, stunning shots guys.
Wish I had the money to get this lens...

[newton]

No kidding. I am constantly debating whether or not I should just bite the bullet. What an awesome lens.

[angryhampster]

No kidding. I am constantly debating whether or not I should just bite the bullet. What an awesome lens.



It's necessary.

[_aravena]

^Highly without a doubt. A UWA is a must have and this is truly the best bang for your buck!

[conflictingALIBI]

here's my contribution for today...

http://members.aol.com/johnpaulfelipe/tilden051907/parkbench1.jpg

http://members.aol.com/johnpaulfelipe/tilden051907/trees.jpg

[dutchin]

i pick mine up in 9 hours :D

[lkb-28]

Since we're on another roll here on this topic, here's another couple of examples of what a great lens this is...

1. Vienna : The Belvedere Palace : North face (with obligatory crane!!!)

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/Billy_Bodgit/Vienna-April-2007/VIE_0131.jpg

2. Vienna : Schoenbrunn Palace : The Palmenhaus

http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/Billy_Bodgit/Vienna-April-2007/VIE_0148.jpg

Cheers;

Lee

[producerism]

ahh.. i hate this thread! don't you guys realize i have to eat and pay rent?!?

[Dorman]

Waiting on mine to get shipped. :( wwaaahh

[rogernoel]

Here are a couple my first shots with this lens, taken in my neighborhood, October 2005.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b357/rogernoel/HousesonaSmallLake2s.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b357/rogernoel/JustDowntheStreet.jpg

[ahh]

rogernoel,

Those are pretty good. Have you corrected for distortion?

[AdamJL]

Good ol American suburbia, where everthing looks the same!

Nice pics, the second is exceptional.

[rogernoel]

Those pics were totally unedited. The second shot is too dark and I have subsequently corrected it. I find that if I maintain the camera at a reasonable level there is little distortion. However I have had some really bad shots when I have shot at angles. aaagh. Hey Adam, I was in London last year. I love American surburbia. I am off to Monument Valley this weekend. Will be using 30D with my newest lens, Canon 17-55mm 2.8 IS USM lens.

[angryhampster]

rogernoel,

Those are pretty good. Have you corrected for distortion?



As long as you're looking straight forward towards the subject, especially at 20mm, there will be little distortion.

[justisnmnz]

Few weeks ago, the sky was pretty neato. :lol:

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/4355/2copygr4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[justisnmnz]

Here's another, doesn't really show this lenses potential, but I figure I should intimidate everyone with my face as much as possible.

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/5254/527006copy2la1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[dutchin]

i am now a proud owner, man i love this lens!

[Cap0ne]

Nice pic justisnmnz ;)

One from me, from tonight :)

http://www.fototarget.ro/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=26561

[canuck_newbie]

As long as you're looking straight forward towards the subject, especially at 20mm, there will be little distortion.

anybody have an idea at what focal length distortion begins to be an issue?

Thinking of buying this lens myself

[AdamJL]

Those pics were totally unedited. The second shot is too dark and I have subsequently corrected it. I find that if I maintain the camera at a reasonable level there is little distortion. However I have had some really bad shots when I have shot at angles. aaagh. Hey Adam, I was in London last year. I love American surburbia. I am off to Monument Valley this weekend. Will be using 30D with my newest lens, Canon 17-55mm 2.8 IS USM lens.

It's very similar to Australian suburbia.. so in that, I agree, even though it's quite similar, it's great. I don't like London or British suburbs to be honest... not enough space!

[rparchen]

Here are a few that I took a few weeks ago. This is probably my favorite lens, it's just great!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/rparchen/Photography/Landscape/IMG_6385.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/rparchen/Photography/Landscape/IMG_6376.jpg

[angryhampster]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v109/angryhampster/2007/washington/bikes6.jpg

[HotFuzz]

A couple from a wedding i went to the other week. This lens is the one i have on my camera when sat in the bag (not only coz it gives a nice surface area to sit on !!!). I love this piece of kit.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/222/488545425_4ba5b54087.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/195/488565839_68d64df8fe.jpg

[ZJChaser]

Not really showing off what the lens is known for but I thought this was still a cool shot with it.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a218/ZJChaser/2007-05-23%20Kian%20RS%20Subaru/IMG_7182editedsmallcopy2.jpg

[_aravena]

Still a nice conversion and this lens + cars = amazing outcomes

[Dorman]

And as quickly as it arrives it's going back. Horribly soft and mis-focusing, after 8 days of waiting I'm pretty bummed. Refund here I come.

[gef]

That really sucks. I heard about the mis focusing when the lens was new, but not much recently. Are you going to try another copy or something else?

[justisnmnz]

Mine misfocuses every now and then. I probably should get it checked. Although it only does it once it gets out near infinity. Up close it's still spot on.

[Dorman]

I'm going to try something else, too costly with international shipping & taxes to be playing the lens lottery. I found this copy to be alright at up-close subjects but anything far away/infinity was horribly mis-focused. I bought the lens for landscape shooting and even at F/11 nothing was sharp. Looking through this archive there are stellar examples from stellar copies, unfortunately I just won't be taking the chance again. Time to save up my pennies.

[Tony-S]

Got this one today with the Sigma CPL attached. West Needle Mountains (Twilight Peak) from Spud Lake, San Juan mountains of Colorado off of Hwy 550. Nice drive, nice hike.

[Olegis]

Wow, Tony - this picture is beautiful ! The B&W conversion is perfect.

[Tony-S]

Thanks, Olegis. Coming from you, it's really appreciated!

I just bought Photoshop CS3 and was tinkering with its B&W tools. They are a dramatic improvement from CS (I'm a version-skipper on PS). They're so good, I'm noticing imperfections in my i9900 printer and am now thinking about selling it to get the Canon 9500 or Epson 2400.

This just gets more and more expensive...

[squashed]

I certainly enjoy my copy.. Here's a few from Germany.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/squashed/europe/wurzberg2potn.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/squashed/europe/rothpotn.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/squashed/europe/roth2potn.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/squashed/europe/churchpotn.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/squashed/europe/church2potn.jpg

[pepperoni]

Okay.. how well does this lens work on a 1dmk2n?
I can't use EFS lenses, so this is one of only a few UWA lenses I have to choose from.

Thanks.
:cool:

[TMR Design]

Hi pepperoni,

I would imagine you'd have some vignetting, no?

[Tony-S]

Okay.. how well does this lens work on a 1dmk2n?
I can't use EFS lenses, so this is one of only a few UWA lenses I have to choose from.

I'm sure it would vignette. You might have a look at the Sigma 12-24 - it's for full-frame cameras, but has coatings for digital.

[the_incubus]

Would you say it is just as good if not better than the canon 10-22?

[Tony-S]

I think the concensus seems to be that the Canon is a tad sharper, but the Sigma is better built. I've not done a side-by-side comparison of the two lenses, though. The Sigma comes with a hood and case, while those are extra expenses for the Canon.

[Olegis]

I just bought Photoshop CS3 and was tinkering with its B&W tools. They are a dramatic improvement from CS (I'm a version-skipper on PS). They're so good, I'm noticing imperfections in my i9900 printer and am now thinking about selling it to get the Canon 9500 or Epson 2400.
Tony, what kind of B&W conversion did you use ? Does the CS3 include some kind of new tools for such manipulations, something that was not present in the previous version ?

Personally I like to experiment with channel mixer. It's kinda complicated to get the effect I want sometimes, but I still think it's the best.


This just gets more and more expensive...
Yep. Hope our wives don't read these forums ... :roll:

[pepperoni]

Hi pepperoni,

I would imagine you'd have some vignetting, no?


Hey Robert, that's what I'm afraid of. I have a Sigma 17-70 that I love on my 10D, but it doesn't work so well on my new 1D (vignettes all the way to 70mm). I think I'll have to get a 17-40L for the 1D and keep the 17-70 on the 10D.


Tony-s,
I'll have a look at the 12-24. Thanks for the suggestion!
:cool:

[Tony-S]

Tony, what kind of B&W conversion did you use ? Does the CS3 include some kind of new tools for such manipulations, something that was not present in the previous version ?

Personally I like to experiment with channel mixer. It's kinda complicated to get the effect I want sometimes, but I still think it's the best.

Yes, I used to use the Channel mixer as well, but CS3 has built in B&W with several presets that represent the use of filters in the film days - without losing light during exposure, of course. I now only carry two filters with me - CPL and ND. Here's the B&W pane with and without the pull-down.