Sigma 20mm 1.8 EX DG

[davidk]

Hello all,

I just wanted to add the Sigma 20mm 1.8 EX DG to the lens archive. Here are some shots i took last night, as well today. Its a really sharp lens, and im very happy with it. I bought mine from POTN member hammerdown on ebay for $379.00. It came with a Hoya 82mm Polar, and an 82mm B&W UV. This lens is a great deal!

http://ghostkilla.net/images/sigma/lens.jpg

http://ghostkilla.net/images/sigma/bridge.jpg

http://ghostkilla.net/images/sigma/memorialwalkway.jpg

http://ghostkilla.net/images/sigma/memorial.jpg

http://ghostkilla.net/images/sigma/shoreline.jpg

http://ghostkilla.net/images/sigma/pipe.jpg

http://ghostkilla.net/images/sigma/lighthouse.jpg

[ron chappel]

Thanks David:)
I've been interested in this lens for awhile but have so far concentrated on buying decent tele lenses.
Very nice

[hammerdown]

So glad you like it! The sale partially funded my "upgrade" to a wider but slower f4 Sigma 10-20. Hope to have some test pics to post soon. Really missing f1.8, so I found some pocket change and picked up the infamous 50mm 1.8. It will be here tomorrow. Getting set for a NYC trip in a few weeks...

Hammer

[Ronald S. Jr.]

The sigma 20 1.8 is a fine lens. I've had one for quite some time. Very sharp, and focuses *very* close. A little "buzzy", but it does fine. Nice buy for $3-400. I think I managed to get mine for about $300 last year.

[Tom W]

Nice shots, David.

I'd love to see a few on full-frame..... (pondering)

[grego]

The sigma 20 1.8 is a fine lens. I've had one for quite some time. Very sharp, and focuses *very* close. A little "buzzy", but it does fine. Nice buy for $3-400. I think I managed to get mine for about $300 last year.

How did it do at 1.8 and 2? And how was it in low light?

[davidk]

:shock: How did it do at 1.8 and 2? And how was it in low light?

It does great. At 1.8 100 iso i was even getting a little overexposure :shock:

Grego, if you are interested, theres a group who do free Shakespeare plays around the LA area. http://shakespearebythesea.org They love volunteer photographers if you ever feel the urge to shoot some theatre. The costumes are beautiful. I took these at Hamlet in San Pedro. Pt Fermin Park. 1.8 of course.

http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=92201&stc=1&d=1152335225

http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=92202&stc=1&d=1152335225

[grego]

:shock:

It does great. At 1.8 100 iso i was even getting a little overexposure :shock:

Grego, if you are interested, theres a group who do free Shakespeare plays around the LA area. http://shakespearebythesea.org They love volunteer photographers if you ever feel the urge to shoot some theatre. The costumes are beautiful. I took these at Hamlet in San Pedro. Pt Fermin Park. 1.8 of course.
http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=92202&stc=1&d=1152335225

Ooh thanks for the recommendation and the volunteer thing. I actually have been shooting in Long Beach at Cal State Long Beach because of the Summer Pro League.

I'll keep this in mind. Thanks. :)

[kennys350d]

david, i been to bluelight, i think thats what its called. its a great place to do shoots. props.

[hammerdown]

Here (http://home.comcast.net/~hammerdown002/album/Vacation/TorontoMuseum/index.html) is a series of indoor shots with that very lens (when it was still mounted on my XT). Shot RAW, no flash, and some some PP.

Hammer

[kahren]

after selling my sigma 20 i realized i miss my 20mm focal length so i got another here are some shots i took with it

[kahren]

2 more

[kahren]

and 2 more :)

[wonny]

Turbo... nice, what care?

Shameless plug: I have a 20/1.8 for sale!

[Ronald S. Jr.]

as do I! :lol:

[Tee Why]

Would either of you consider trading a Tamron 17-50 for the 20?

[Ronald S. Jr.]

I'd have to ask my father...the 20 is actually his. I'd have to assume he'd want to.

[Tee Why]

I'd have to ask my father...the 20 is actually his. I'd have to assume he'd want to.
If you are talking to me, can you tell me about how old the lens is?
I remember reading your FS post on this lens. I take it your father has a cropped sensor body?

[Ronald S. Jr.]

He does. I used the lens a fair amount on a 5D, however, and still liked it.

The lens is probably 2.5 years old, but in perfect condition, and has an 82mm Hoya multi-coated UV filter on it, so the glass is mint (as is the body!)

[Tee Why]

Ronald,
I'll PM you.

[Tee Why]

OK, did some testing at the Getty Center in Los Angeles.
Here are some pics from my first real outing with the lens.
http://tomyi.smugmug.com/photos/173422348-M.jpg
http://tomyi.smugmug.com/photos/173422231-M.jpg
http://tomyi.smugmug.com/photos/173422260-M.jpg

[bangarang]

Compared to the 30 1.4 sigma, which one would be a better buy focal length and faster aperture for the 30 aside? I'm looking towards focusing performance and AF noise.

Lovely pictures Tee Why!

[Tee Why]

These are different lenses. As mentioned, the 30 has HSM and faster/quieter AF.
The 20mm is softer in the center initially but when you stop down the center and also the corners become sharp. The 30mm doesn't really have a sharp corner imo.

For me, the min. focus distance of the 30mm is way too long. with the f1.8 prime series, you can get really close to the subject for a real dramatic composition that most other lenses cannot give.

So you have to see what type of a lens you are looking for and go with what fits your needs the best.

[purpleloki]

These are different lenses. As mentioned, the 30 has HSM and faster/quieter AF.
The 20mm is softer in the center initially but when you stop down the center and also the corners become sharp. The 30mm doesn't really have a sharp corner imo.

For me, the min. focus distance of the 30mm is way too long. with the f1.8 prime series, you can get really close to the subject for a real dramatic composition that most other lenses cannot give.

So you have to see what type of a lens you are looking for and go with what fits your needs the best.

Hi. Would you recommend the Sigma 20 mm for museum and low light? I would imagine it's plenty fast enough.

[twoshadows]

Hi. Would you recommend the Sigma 20 mm for museum and low light? I would imagine it's plenty fast enough.

yep

http://www.pbase.com/iangreyphotography/image/70598353/original.jpg


Ian

[twoshadows]

Here's two from the 20mm:

http://www.pbase.com/iangreyphotography/image/80855796/original.jpg

A pano of the Hairpin Turn in North Adams, MA:

http://www.pbase.com/iangreyphotography/image/81804832/large.jpg

For the larger, easier to see image, go to:
http://www.pbase.com/iangreyphotography/image/81804832/original

Ian

[lowcrust]

/\ HDR?

Looks amazing!

[Tee Why]

Hi. Would you recommend the Sigma 20 mm for museum and low light? I would imagine it's plenty fast enough.
Yes, it's wide and fast enough.
I took it to the Getty Museum and had fun with it.

[FAL]

Turbo... nice, what car?

it's a 1986-1991 Mazda RX-7, looks to me like the 1986-1988 (Series 4) since the gauge cluster seems like a darker orange

yeah I know, what a random first post, but I also own a RX-7 so while looking through the lens archive this caught my eye.

[Miyagi-san]

almost picked up a copy over at fredmiranda used...it was going for $270 shipped/paypalled....i was just a bit late though it had already sold. i think i would prefer the minimum distance of the 20 over my sigma 30....

[deltroid]

Decided to leave my contribution...

I don't have this lens anymore, but it served me well. I don't think I had a very sharp copy, but judge for yourself...

[superdiver]

yep

http://www.pbase.com/iangreyphotography/image/70598353/original.jpg


Ian

I had to look twice! From behind that could be MY duaghter...her hair, her cloths colors choices, her stance, her size, and her body build...REALLY freaky....LOL

[Tom W]

I have to say one thing about this lens - test it carefully before you buy, and buy from a reputable dealer. I have a longish story about my more recent venture with the Sigma 20/1.8 including a bad lens, a bad dealer, and a bad repair job by Sigma.

I've seen great results from this lens, but I've also seen first-hand, what happens when you get a bad copy.

[thepepperman]

Thought I would add mine to the thread. I just got a replacement from Gentec (Canadian Sigma distributors/servicers) as the used one I bought needed to be repaired but the parts have been backordered for so long. This lens is great! Looking forward to using it more often.

All @ ISO 800, minimal exposure compensation and PP (quick USM pass):
http://i32.tinypic.com/6nysk8.jpg

100% Crop
http://i31.tinypic.com/nov8cj.jpg

http://i31.tinypic.com/t5rals.jpg

100% Crop
http://i30.tinypic.com/292xj68.jpg

http://i26.tinypic.com/c3wb6.jpg

[Tee Why]

Took this at a museum for old trains. Nice lens in the right hands.
http://tomyi.smugmug.com/photos/221911415_eCAKo-M.jpg

[datadump]

this lens is amazing. i bought a used one for ultra cheap on ebay and i can say i use this quite often when i'm indoors tight quarters. AF is a bit slow and buzzy but thats ok for me.

the thing is, i have this sigma 20mm f/1.8 along with the sigma 14mm f/2.8 as well. both are superb except the 14mm lens is a bit soft until f4+ --- its hard for me to decide which one to keep and which one to part with.. at this point the sigma 20mm wins because it has a more usable shot even at f1.8 vs sigma 14mm f2.8.

[twoshadows]

Here's an experiment I tried with the 20mm f/1.8 one summer. This lens was insanely sharp at MFD...

http://www.pbase.com/iangreyphotography/image/92864415/original.jpg

For those who don't recognize this bird, it's a Ruby Throated Hummingbird.

For more, traditional shots of hummingbirds:

http://www.pbase.com/iangreyphotography/hummingbirds

[twoshadows]

Here's one I found, again utilizing the close focusing of this lens.

http://www.pbase.com/iangreyphotography/image/92865232/original.jpg

[thepepperman]

twoshadows, how on earth did you get so close and correctly focused on that hummingbird?? Wonderful shot.

[twoshadows]

twoshadows, how on earth did you get so close and correctly focused on that hummingbird?? Wonderful shot.

Thanks, Pepperman :) . I basically set the lens/camera/tripod under a feeder and pre-focused, then used a remote shutter release when he showed up. It helps to have a very cooperative hummingbird :D .

[lowcrust]

3-1nonhighlights, you deserve all the praise in the world, it's a fantastic shot. Love the crop too! Did you use flash?

Some of your more traditional shots are awesome too, but this one takes the cake.

[twoshadows]

3-1nonhighlights, you deserve all the praise in the world, it's a fantastic shot. Love the crop too! Did you use flash?

Some of your more traditional shots are awesome too, but this one takes the cake.

LOL, Lowcrust, it took me a while to figure out you were talking to me :D . Thanks for the good words :) . No crop on this shot, just resized and a little PP. I did use flash for fill.

[lowcrust]

Yeah, I meant crop as in "framing", sorry didn't mean to imply anything else!

[Tumeg]

Thinking of getting this lens, to replace my kit, 18-55 3.5-5.6 lens....
I have seen some of the most incredible shots with this Sigma lens, so I am pretty sure this will be the one.

I am looking for a prime, due to their quality, I have heard and experienced, prime lenses produce a great IQ, and are cheaper then zooms.
I will be using this lens for weddings (Group shots, ceremony, and reception). Would you guys recommend this lens for me? As a replacement for my kit lens?? (If I go for this Sigma, I will have 30mm, 50mm, and 70-300mm covered)

[ito4u]

All these shots with the 20mm make me drool. That's an impressively sharp inexpensive lens.

[thepepperman]

Thinking of getting this lens, to replace my kit, 18-55 3.5-5.6 lens....
I have seen some of the most incredible shots with this Sigma lens, so I am pretty sure this will be the one.

I am looking for a prime, due to their quality, I have heard and experienced, prime lenses produce a great IQ, and are cheaper then zooms.
I will be using this lens for weddings (Group shots, ceremony, and reception). Would you guys recommend this lens for me? As a replacement for my kit lens?? (If I go for this Sigma, I will have 30mm, 50mm, and 70-300mm covered)

I'd think this would be a great wide angle lens for your needs. As long as you don't mind switching lenses to get the right focal length, go for it. I find this lens is great for detail shots (wide open, isolating the subject) and wide angles (stopped down for depth-of-field).

[AngryCorgi]

Took this at a museum for old trains. Nice lens in the right hands.
http://tomyi.smugmug.com/photos/221911415_eCAKo-M.jpg

Too bad that wasn't shot with a 20/1.8...

The 20/1.8 has a 9-blade aperture, not a 6-blade one...

[Tee Why]

Quick check on the EXIF shows a 20mm focal length with f13.
So I'm pretty certain it was shot with the 20mm sigma.
I'm not sure if 9 blade aperture always ensures against a 6 sided flares.

Or could it have been shot with the wigma at 20mm? Hmmmm.

[Alexajlex]

F5 @ ISO 800
1/125

Was going to try it wide open but the light changed and I had to drive :)

[AngryCorgi]

Quick check on the EXIF shows a 20mm focal length with f13.
So I'm pretty certain it was shot with the 20mm sigma.
I'm not sure if 9 blade aperture always ensures against a 6 sided flares.

Or could it have been shot with the wigma at 20mm? Hmmmm.

Well, there are hexagonal highlights, thus ensuring that your aperture was hexagonal as well. I am not aware of any off-copies of the 20/1.8 that were built with a cheaper aperture. Sigma is pretty good about using odd-numbered blades (generating more "rays-of-light" stopped-down than even numbers will [6 = 6 rays, 7 = 14 rays, etc.]) in their EX primes (ala Nikon).

[Tee Why]

Well, there are hexagonal highlights, thus ensuring that your aperture was hexagonal as well. I am not aware of any off-copies of the 20/1.8 that were built with a cheaper aperture. Sigma is pretty good about using odd-numbered blades (generating more "rays-of-light" stopped-down than even numbers will [6 = 6 rays, 7 = 14 rays, etc.]) in their EX primes (ala Nikon).
I think the wigma has 6 blades, so it may be from the wigma.
I'll replace it with a toke 11-16 soon though.

[AngryCorgi]

I think the wigma has 6 blades, so it may be from the wigma.
I'll replace it with a toke 11-16 soon though.

You are correct. That tokina appears to be a gem and not toooo expensive! I kinda wish I was still using a cropped body. :-P

[kahren]

sigma 20 1.8 has 9 blades

[323]

anymore pix??

[kahren]

here is a gallery all with sigma 20


>>CLICK<< (http://kahren.net/PICS/!PROJECTS!/MAZDA/!rotary%20rebuilds!/4Port%20FD%20Geoff's/)


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[323]

o0o0o0o fd rotary

[jdm.squeek]

Do you guys and gals think this would be a great lens to shoot portraits of cars? I heard the lens does not operate that well at F1.8....

[Alexajlex]

Do you guys and gals think this would be a great lens to shoot portraits of cars? I heard the lens does not operate that well at F1.8....

I've never had issues with mine @ f1.8

You may want to be @ a minimum f2.8+ since most car shots are showing the 1/4 profile including the side of the car so f 1.8 may be produce a too shallow DOF.

I can tell you every shot I take with this @ f1.8 (typically of people) I love and when I show them off they get a good reaction as well from other people.

[Tee Why]

I'd better contribute some more.
http://tomyi.smugmug.com/photos/302168329_iV6no-M-1.jpg

http://tomyi.smugmug.com/photos/302179696_jfwa9-M.jpg

http://tomyi.smugmug.com/photos/302168319_z3SsS-M-1.jpg

[Zilly]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3004/2605056366_13cf9efa70_o.jpg

[turbodude]

love this lens for portraits

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3240/2888860976_1e1ed360ac_o.jpg

[jcw122]

This lens looks awesome. It seems like it really shines in close ups, it keeps the depthy feeling of wide angle (opposed to the flatter feeling in longer lenses), but you still get the low DOF.

[Jdumas]

I am thinking about getting this lens after seeing this thread, great pics here. I do have a question for those that own it, looking at the lens on amazon it looks as if it has the aperture control where old manual lenses are located (near the mount). Is that how you change aperture or can I use the wheel on my XTI to change the aperture like all my other lenses?

http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-Aspherical-Angle-Digital-Cameras/dp/B00005RKSK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1222797116&sr=8-2

Thanks,

James

[turbodude]

I am thinking about getting this lens after seeing this thread, great pics here. I do have a question for those that own it, looking at the lens on amazon it looks as if it has the aperture control where old manual lenses are located (near the mount). Is that how you change aperture or can I use the wheel on my XTI to change the aperture like all my other lenses?

http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-Aspherical-Angle-Digital-Cameras/dp/B00005RKSK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1222797116&sr=8-2

Thanks,

James

that is a picture of nikons... All of ours is automated

[Jdumas]

that is a picture of nikons... All of ours is automated

Oh good. I thought I was looking at the canon mount.:oops:

Thanks turbodude.

[Tee Why]

Anyone know how it got the name El Hombre?
I'm loving mine more on a Full Frame.

[turbodude]

Anyone know how it got the name El Hombre?
I'm loving mine more on a Full Frame.

cuz it huge..

[Tee Why]

I figured that part out but I was wondering how the nickname came about, if from some forum or some famous shooter etc.
Here are some shots with it on a 5D, much wider.
http://tomyi.smugmug.com/photos/393456592_vzLF7-L.jpg

http://tomyi.smugmug.com/photos/392637458_HMouV-L.jpg

Even like the flare patterns too, unlike the tokina 11-16 or Tamrons.
http://tomyi.smugmug.com/photos/393458297_mSvD7-L.jpg

[Tony-S]

Having a little fun with the new 20mm f/1.8. Shot at f/2.8 and ISO 1600, with 100% crop of the 5Dii sRAW1 image.

[Tee Why]

Best put the new one from the new year.
http://tomyi.smugmug.com/photos/446868093_W4Z7C-M.jpg

[turbodude]

Best put the new one from the new year.
http://tomyi.smugmug.com/photos/446868093_W4Z7C-M.jpg


fantastic shot

[LightRules]

Anyone know how it got the name El Hombre?
I'm loving mine more on a Full Frame.

Petteri. One of the few guys I respected back in the day at DPR. He knows his stuff and posted some great comments. He's been MIA for some time, at least on forums. Anyway, he dubbed it El Hombre...

http://www.prime-junta.net/pont/Reviews/a_Sigma_20_f1-8/a_Sigma_20_mm_f-1.8.html

[Tee Why]

Petteri. One of the few guys I respected back in the day at DPR. He knows his stuff and posted some great comments. He's been MIA for some time, at least on forums. Anyway, he dubbed it El Hombre...

http://www.prime-junta.net/pont/Reviews/a_Sigma_20_f1-8/a_Sigma_20_mm_f-1.8.html
Thanks Jojo, leave it to the in house lens expert to come up with the answer. So far I'm loving it on my 5D. Occassionally, I wish for a wider fov, but I'm trying to do more with less so I'm one body and less and less lenses.
Got it down to the el hombre, cheapma (24-60), nifty fifty, sigma 50 macro, 135 (no nickname?), and 400mm f5.6 (no nickname?). So only zoom is for general purpose walking around.

[Tee Why]

fantastic shot
Thank you. That's the "HOLLYWOOD" sign in the right background. Initially, I was using it as a low light 36mm fov equivalent low light lens on my 30D, now I'm using it as an ultrawide landscape lens on the 5D.

[Tony-S]

What's all that green stuff on the ground? All we have around here is white stuff. :cry:

Best put the new one from the new year.
http://tomyi.smugmug.com/photos/446868093_W4Z7C-M.jpg

[Tony-S]

Petteri. One of the few guys I respected back in the day at DPR. He knows his stuff and posted some great comments. He's been MIA for some time, at least on forums. Anyway, he dubbed it El Hombre...

With that motor, I think it ought to be called "The Coffee Grinder".

[LightRules]

With that motor, I think it ought to be called "The Coffee Grinder".

Yeh, the gear-drive focusing mechanism in this lens is a bit noisy, though not quite up to 35 f2 "wasp in a matchbox" standards. Sigma could use an MKII version of this lens adding ring USM with FTM. I'd love to see them put out a 16mm f2 with HSM also.

Edit: A 16mm f2 USM with close focusing!

[Tee Why]

What's all that green stuff on the ground? All we have around here is white stuff. :cry:
That green stuff is called grass. :) it was about 70 degrees that day. Yeah suck it up you folks frozen in snow. he he he.

As for the motor? Give me great optics, 20mm fov, f1.8, focusing so close you can almost touch the subject with the hood, all at under $400? and it can screech, oink, bark, or make any noise for all I care.

[Tee Why]

Lens is also approved by Homer. Diggin' the 18 point star burst from the 9 aperture blades as well.
http://tomyi.smugmug.com/photos/447428727_JkMwH-L.jpg

[shimmishim]

The MFD on this lens is ridiculous...

Canon 1D Mark III
ISO 500
f/1.8
1/200s
20mm

http://www.flickr.com/photos/shimmishim/3189029192/
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/3189029192_d7f752fc39.jpg

[shimmishim]

Testing lens flare...

Canon 1D Mark III
ISO 100
f/4.0
1/400s
20mm

http://www.flickr.com/photos/shimmishim/3192259659/
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3522/3192259659_cbacdd6b39.jpg

[Tee Why]

Testing lens flare...

Canon 1D Mark III
ISO 100
f/4.0
1/400s
20mm

http://www.flickr.com/photos/shimmishim/3192259659/
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3522/3192259659_cbacdd6b39.jpg
Interesting take on the flare.

[shimmishim]

Interesting take on the flare.

That's how my flare appeared. :)

I was expecting to see something like yours in your Homer shot... was surprised when it turned out like this...

[Tee Why]

I guess flares depend on a lot of factors. If you want more prominent 18 point stars, I'd try stopping down to more to like f8 or higher.

[shimmishim]

I guess flares depend on a lot of factors. If you want more prominent 18 point stars, I'd try stopping down to more to like f8 or higher.

Sweet. I'll give that a try next time!

[shimmishim]

MFD ridiculousness! I'm fallin' in love but I'm returning this lens due to its crazy front focusing issue (had to microadjust by +20).

Canon 1D Mark III
ISO 3200
f/1.8
1/50s
20mm


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3310/3195985286_0923cf5a8a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shimmishim/3195985286/)

[Tony-S]

This is such an awesome lens. Here are a few more with 100% crops. EXIF data are in the images.

[Tony-S]

This one was shot at the mfd (8") and because the outside edges are farther away (about 8.5") they're oof. It's just remarkable how close you can get with this lens.

[shimmishim]

awesome! i sent mine back to B&H. they accepted it today. I should have my new by the end of the week I hope. :) can't wait to get it back. should be freakin' awesome!

[Tony-S]

You should see in on the 5Dii in video mode. It is really nice. My poor 17-40L isn't getting much action since getting this Sigma.

[Karl Johnston]

How does this lens rank next to the 28 mm 1.8 canon?

[shimmishim]

Got my new one from B&H. It only needs microadjustment of +12 so I decided to keep it. :)

Works well on the 5D though.

Canon 5D classic
ISO 1000
f/1.8
1/6s

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3525/3230556382_9768714e6b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shimmishim/3230556382/)

[JERM]

Big brown truck visited my house today... used Sigma 20mm f/1.8 from ebay for under $300. Initial tests seem great! It does not have the HSM, so you can really hear it focusing. Image quality seems very good. This lens looks nearly new, I'm very happy with the purchase!

Here's a test shot, ISO100, f/4, 1/60, natural light from a nearby window, straight from the camera (no sharpening or anything):

Full:
http://s90223359.onlinehome.us/images/nsop/lens/sig20full.jpg

100% crop:
http://s90223359.onlinehome.us/images/nsop/lens/sig20crop.jpg

[Drozz119]

I dont know what that pink thing is.. but it looks excited to have his picture taken

[amytug]

I dont know what that pink thing is.. but it looks excited to have his picture taken
:lol::o

[JERM]

That;s my pink dragon! :lol:

[twirlingtulles]

hi everyone!! i'm new here... considering this lens to use on my 40D... has anyone used this lens on a 40D because i read on the fred miranda forum that someone had problems using it on a 20D!

[Tony-S]

I use it on my 30D with no problems. The fov is a little awkward for my tastes (equivalent to a 35mm on a full-frame camera), but you can't beat the f/1.8 aperture.

[thepepperman]

I use it all the time on my 30D as well. For me the FOV is perfect; I like fast primes and this is a nice wide angle, without introducing some of the characteristic distortion that starts at 17-18mm. Sometimes I'd like wider but so far I've really enjoyed it.

[shimmishim]

The more I use it, the more I like it!

Canon 5D classic
1/50s
ISO800
f/2.2

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3595/3319310380_cce7bc97ca.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shimmishim/3319310380/in/set-72157614532658771/)

[shimmishim]

One more...

Canon 1D Mark III
f/2.0
ISO2000
1/40s

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3339/3329723306_fc5eb0d51c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shimmishim/3329723306/in/set-72157614812911790/)

[cjm]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/3189029192_d7f752fc39.jpg
That is simply awesome! So clear and sharp. Very very nice example of what is possible with this lens.

[stetsonaw]

picked one up today for $268, caps, hood and case. i heart japan. i'll get some pics up soon.

[Angdvl089]

Anyone have any cars with this lens? I'm wondering how distorted they would be.

[jacobsen1]

ugh, trying to decide between this and the 24L... I own both, love both, but the 24L is smaller and I prefer it's shape and it's AF is quieter (not any faster though). But I like the wider angle with the 20, plus selling my (beloved) 24 would get me more spending money....

damn damn damn.

[shimmishim]

^ lol. the decisions we have to make! :) yeah the 82mm front element is HUGE on this bad boy.

tough decision huh? i like mine too much to sell it. it's also the widest lens on have and its plenty wide for me on the 5D.

[JhnRX7]

This lens is going to be my next purchase! I am hoping to find a used one, but they rarely ever show up... I might have to save up and go new.

[JhnRX7]

Woooo! I found one and just sent the funds. It will be shipped out tomorrow, I cant wait to contribute to this thread :-)

[Angdvl089]

Woooo! I found one and just sent the funds. It will be shipped out tomorrow, I cant wait to contribute to this thread :-)

I hope you have an rx7 that you're going to take pics of.

[JhnRX7]

I hope you have an rx7 that you're going to take pics of.

I have a '94 RX-7, but unfortunately it is in storage down in FL while I finish up school up here in philly. I have an '83 Datsun 280zx up here with me so there will be plenty of shots of that! Oh and my cousin who goes to school with me here has a 1990 TII RX-7 so I guess there will be some shots of (more) rotary's posted here soon :D

[Angdvl089]

I have a '94 RX-7, but unfortunately it is in storage down in FL while I finish up school up here in philly. I have an '83 Datsun 280zx up here with me so there will be plenty of shots of that! Oh and my cousin who goes to school with me here has a 1990 TII RX-7 so I guess there will be some shots of (more) rotary's posted here soon :D

Awesome. I have no idea what I'm really saying but I love the sound of the old rx-3's that are bridge or whatever.

[thepepperman]

Anyone have any cars with this lens? I'm wondering how distorted they would be.

Depends on how close to the car you get :)

http://i43.tinypic.com/2vxhs90.jpg

http://i44.tinypic.com/5bzdxk.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/ja8ef5.jpg

[JhnRX7]

My Sigma 20mm f/1.8 came in earlier this week! I have been real busy and have not had much time to play with it yet, but from my initial pictures I am very impressed. The colors and contrast it produces are outstanding. I have read all the complaints about it being soft around the edges wide open, but with the way I shoot that will not be too much of an issue for me. Also, I love how close you can focus on subjects, it creates a very unique perspective and allows for a very narrow DoF. And last but not least, the Bokeh it produces is outstanding.


I have spent most of my time shooting long, and I am still getting used to shooting with a wide angle. Here is one of my first shots with the lens. More to come soon!


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2040/3527558107_9a45d839ac.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrenna/3527558107/)

[JhnRX7]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3297/3531856975_47aae06417.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrenna/3531856975/)

[JhnRX7]

More!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2326/3532878600_9bc548eab5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrenna/3532878600/)

[stetsonaw]

obligatory wide bokeh shot, mounted on my 5D, click for exif
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2098/3538268621_95176c813d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3538268621/meta/)

[JhnRX7]

^ Very nice Stetsonaw! I would love to try this lens out on a full frame.

Some new shots.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2219/3537269309_b57c8c18c2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrenna/3537269309/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3540789850_e918e75d0b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrenna/3540789850/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2382/3539705481_7486d84997.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrenna/3539705481/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3325/3539775833_80ba29aacd.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrenna/3539775833/)

[stetsonaw]

thanks john, and please, it's andy... gonna try this tomorrow on my "new" eos 650, the original eos film body. just got it in the mail today, can't wait to see the pictures it puts on film!

[jacobsen1]

yeah, so I listed mine for sale today:http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=695648
:confused:

[JhnRX7]

yeah, so I listed mine for sale today:http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=695648
:confused:

:( Your posts were what convinced me to get this lens. Anyway, Good luck with the sale and thank you for posting info about this lens because I am very happy with my purchase.

[JhnRX7]

New one from today.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2088/3543773368_281a7c9174.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrenna/3543773368/)

[maranelloboy05]

How sharp is it wide open? How would people compare it to the 17-40?

[tkbslc]

How sharp is it wide open? How would people compare it to the 17-40?

That doesn't seem like a fair comparison considering the 17-40 is 2 + 1/3 stops slower wide open.

[jacobsen1]

yeah, it KILLS the 17-40 at 1.8~3.5... ;) But yeah, it's just as sharp if not sharper IMHO.

:( Your posts were what convinced me to get this lens. Anyway, Good luck with the sale and thank you for posting info about this lens because I am very happy with my purchase.

really? It's been a hard choice for me. I love both lenses but I just can't part with the 24L. Even in shooting I find it hard to go for the 20 when I have the other option. It's not that it's bad, I just love the feel of the 24 on the camera (smaller lighter and a faster aperture). But for similar reasons I WILL NOT upgrade my 24 to the new version...

but this lens has proven to me I could probably survive with a 1.3 body (since this would be 26mm) or even on a nikon if I had to (nikon doesn't have anything fast and wide).

[shimmishim]

How sharp is it wide open? How would people compare it to the 17-40?

Here's my take on it

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=626897

It's super sharp at f/4 and beyond...

[stetsonaw]

Kurukurupa 5D/20/1.8
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2463/3555880802_08b045c4f4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3555880802/)

[JhnRX7]

Some of my recent automotive shots with this lens.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3588/3562610969_df15f45196.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrenna/3562610969/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3640/3563424034_5beb0bf085.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrenna/3563424034/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3642/3565665407_ac96ef764c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrenna/3565665407/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3373/3566481210_80502432ac.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrenna/3566481210/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3612/3565667261_cee12eb90d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnrenna/3565667261/)

[stetsonaw]

very nice john! what did you use for lighting here?

[shimmishim]

Kurukurupa 5D/20/1.8


Very cool! Like this shot a lot. Shows off the MFD abilities of this lens.

[JhnRX7]

very nice john! what did you use for lighting here?

One 430EX II and two SB-26's on stands up high pointing at the ground at each corner of the car. Also, another SB-26 inside the car... at least until one set of batteries died. 430EX II and one of the SB-26's triggered by Cactus V2s, the rest triggered optically.

[stetsonaw]

one more for the night... Marine 1stLt Promotion
Canon 5D ♠ Sigma 20mm ƒ/1.8 ♠ ISO 1600
Click on image to go to flickr page, exif (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3584931603/meta/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3320/3584931603_53c37a4721_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3584931603/)

[stetsonaw]

Canon 5D ♠ Sigma 20mm ƒ/2.5 ♠ ISO 400
This is me working on replacing my clutch, I HATE Front Engine/FWD cars!
Click for exif

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2447/3603892760_e0d9deacf7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3603892760/meta/)

[Tee Why]

Continuing to enjoy the Hombre on my 5D. I compared it with a 17-40mm f4L and I thought the optics were close enough to not make a real world difference IMO. I much prefer primes to zooms so I'm not planning on an ultrawide zoom.

Here is a night shot from the Griffith Observatory.
http://tomyi.smugmug.com/photos/557580099_kZzUB-L-2.jpg

[Stealthy Ninja]

Canon 5D ♠ Sigma 20mm ƒ/2.5 ♠ ISO 400
This is me working on replacing my clutch, I HATE Front Engine/FWD cars!
Click for exif

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2447/3603892760_e0d9deacf7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3603892760/meta/)

I think I see your problem there... a robot.

[stetsonaw]

I think I see your problem there... a robot.
yeah, the robot didn't work out like i planned, it's arms didn't work so well as axles, so i got rid of it and put the tranny back in.

[Tony-S]

A few from a car show today.

[Tony-S]

And another.

[Tony-S]

A one more.

[stetsonaw]

Tamrac Express 7 and 6MDH
Canon 5D ♠ 20mm ♠ ƒ/1.8 ♠ ISO 200
boredom and waiting for the rain to stop.
Click picture for exif (if anyone cares :D)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2469/3622855924_53be7516a2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3622855924/meta/)

[stetsonaw]

Monster Factory Fitness (http://www.ultimatefitnessforu.com/), a coworker's fitness program that he founded.
Jeff, the founder is in brown.

click for full size
Canon EOS 5D ♠ Sigma 20 ƒ/1.8

1. ƒ/2.8 Original here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3657072927/in/set-72157620472788258/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3321/3657873046_66887ebaaf.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3657873046/sizes/l/in/set-72157620472788258/)

2. ƒ/8 and yes, i realize it's underexposed, looked worse as i brightened it, go here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3656990411/in/set-72157620472788258/) for original
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3379/3657788110_ebaaec44a7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3657788110/sizes/l/in/set-72157620472788258/)

3. ƒ/8 Original here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3657757230/in/set-72157620472788258/)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2481/3657760876_623c150d92.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3657760876/sizes/l/in/set-72157620472788258/)

4. ƒ/7.1
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3326/3657034049_cce27c9925.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3657034049/sizes/l/in/set-72157620472788258/)

5. ƒ/1.8 Edited Version Here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3657837846/in/set-72157620472788258/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3333/3657039635_23d5bf2cd1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3657039635/sizes/l/in/set-72157620472788258/)

[Stealthy Ninja]

LOL The last one is funny. Hardened Marine tip toeing over orange bars. :p :p

[stetsonaw]

LOL The last one is funny. Hardened Marine tip toeing over orange bars. :p :p
looks like that, but actually she was jumping... look at the edited version, you can see the water splashing up.

[stetsonaw]

One for today
Click for EXIF
Canon EOS 5D ♠ Sigma 20mm ♠ ƒ/1.8
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2589/3668645100_e1cbac01f0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3668645100/meta/)

[mabisa]

Picked up a copy of this lens from a POTN member; finally got a chance to really play around with it. It's great!
http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/f9FCEDJz2pe83m776gOi9BVTo1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId =0RYTHV9YYQ4W5Q3HQMG2&Expires=1246663022&Signature=gEERyKMZYkzk9Pzy2t8c7hsmPJ4%3D

[stetsonaw]

Picked up a copy of this lens from a POTN member; finally got a chance to really play around with it. It's great!
http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/f9FCEDJz2pe83m776gOi9BVTo1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId =0RYTHV9YYQ4W5Q3HQMG2&Expires=1246663022&Signature=gEERyKMZYkzk9Pzy2t8c7hsmPJ4%3D
well get to posting!!

Canon EOS 5D ♠ 20mm ♠ ƒ/1.8
Our 3 year old Abyssinain. Coolest cat ever.
1.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2549/3687793082_5324078322.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3687793082/)
2.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3641/3687794772_f6d2b66046.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3687794772/)

[stetsonaw]

Picked up a copy of this lens from a POTN member; finally got a chance to really play around with it. It's great!
http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/f9FCEDJz2pe83m776gOi9BVTo1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId =0RYTHV9YYQ4W5Q3HQMG2&Expires=1246663022&Signature=gEERyKMZYkzk9Pzy2t8c7hsmPJ4%3D
well get to posting already!!! welcome to the club!

Canon EOS 5D ♠ 20mm ♠ ƒ/1.8
Our 3 year old Abyssinain. Coolest cat ever.
1.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2549/3687793082_5324078322.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3687793082/)
2.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3641/3687794772_f6d2b66046.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/stetsonaw/3687794772/)

[BobbyT]

Just got one of these in a trade for a 100mm macro and I am loving it.
http://images110.fotki.com/v1538/photos/2/949682/7719428/siggy2011-vi.jpg

http://images51.fotki.com/v1542/photos/2/949682/7719428/siggy2015-vi.jpg

http://images51.fotki.com/v1543/photos/2/949682/7726981/driving13-vi.jpg

[BobbyT]

http://images51.fotki.com/v1541/photos/2/949682/7726981/driving15-vi.jpg

http://images51.fotki.com/v1543/photos/2/949682/7726981/driving17-vi.jpg

http://images50.fotki.com/v405/photos/2/949682/7726981/driving18-vi.jpg

http://images50.fotki.com/v405/photos/2/949682/7726981/driving26-vi.jpg

[stetsonaw]

welcome to the club! such an amazing lens.

[Indigo1178]

Any want to change this one to Sigma 15-30mm?