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

Sisko · 1st of March 2006 (Wed)

Has anyone bought/tired one of these on a 300D?

I am considering getting one to get some decent wide angle shots.

Would appreciate any thoughts/comments on this lens.

EpHeSuS · 1st of March 2006 (Wed)

I use one on a 20D and love it.

The FOV at 10mm is insane, it makes for some great shots. It is limited in its use, but all UWA's are. It's sharp wide open at 10mm and even sharper wide open at 20mm.

You can't go wrong with it

Sisko · 1st of March 2006 (Wed)

The widest lens I have is the 18-55 kit lens and I have found that sometimes the 18 is not wide enough.

I was considering the Sigma 24-70 F2.8 Macro, but then I thought the 10-20 might be a better buy as I have the 24-70 range covered with the kit lens and the Sigma 55-200.

Hmmm, decisions, decisions.

TimSewell · 1st of March 2006 (Wed)

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

Sisko · 1st of March 2006 (Wed)

Thanx for the info Tim.

I will have to order one. I will post a few pix when I get the lens.

JayHawk · 1st of March 2006 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sisko

The widest lens I have is the 18-55 kit lens and I have found that sometimes the 18 is not wide enough.

Hmmm, decisions, decisions.

When I first started in photography my first lens was a 28-70 zoom, and I always felt it wasn't wide enough, it wasnt' long before I traded that out for a 20-35 zoom, and not too long after I bought a digital SLR I added the 10-20 to my bag. I always seem to be drawn to the extreme ends of the focal range, I'm even thinking about an 8mm full frame fisheye too.

In2Photos · 1st of March 2006 (Wed)

Nice shot Jojo. Anyone else with pics?

sboerup · 3rd of March 2006 (Fri)

By far cheaper than the Canon equivalent, and thanks to Jojo, I realised that it was pretty much just as sharp if not sharper, and I was right. Mine is very sharp, colors and contrast are right on. Heres some sample I used it at for a wedding.

Love that limo shot! Yes, I agree if it were at all faster, it would rock. I used it during the reception, very dark, yet shooting at 1/25 it was easy to keep it steady and get great results. Highly recomend the lens.

Sikario · 6th of March 2006 (Mon)

Here are just some of the images I've taken over the last few months of owning this superb lens -

jamiewexler · 6th of March 2006 (Mon)

Great shots Sikario!

I love my Sigma 10-20 - http://www.pbase.com/jamisonwexlerphoto/sigma1020test.

It's the only non-Canon lens I own.

phylet · 11th of April 2006 (Tue)

wow jojo, the colours from that lens are amazing.

Olegis · 11th of July 2006 (Tue)

Here is my contribution to these samples

PAFC2004 · 11th of July 2006 (Tue)

I want one!

stevegreen · 11th of July 2006 (Tue)

Two at 10mm

Great lens!

Tony-S · 11th of July 2006 (Tue)

One I took today at 10mm with Sigma CPL.

1st of March 2006 (Wed)	#1
Sisko Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: N Ireland Posts: 123 IMAGE EDITING OK	Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM - Wigma Has anyone bought/tired one of these on a 300D? I am considering getting one to get some decent wide angle shots. Would appreciate any thoughts/comments on this lens.

1st of March 2006 (Wed)	#2
EpHeSuS Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 280 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Sigma 10-20mm I use one on a 20D and love it. The FOV at 10mm is insane, it makes for some great shots. It is limited in its use, but all UWA's are. It's sharp wide open at 10mm and even sharper wide open at 20mm. You can't go wrong with it __________________ EOS 20D \| 1d Mk II \| 50mm f/1.8 \| Sigma 10-20 f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM \| Canon 24-105 f/4L IS \| Canon 135 f/2L \| Sigma 100-300 f/4 EX HSM \| Sigma 1.4x EX TC \| Sigma 18-200 f/3.5-6.3 DC OS \| 580EX II My Gallery

1st of March 2006 (Wed)	#3
Sisko Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: N Ireland Posts: 123 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Sigma 10-20mm The widest lens I have is the 18-55 kit lens and I have found that sometimes the 18 is not wide enough. I was considering the Sigma 24-70 F2.8 Macro, but then I thought the 10-20 might be a better buy as I have the 24-70 range covered with the kit lens and the Sigma 55-200. Hmmm, decisions, decisions.

1st of March 2006 (Wed)	#4
TimSewell Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hove, UK Posts: 115	Re: Sigma 10-20mm It's a superb lens and has rarely left my camera since I got it. I bought it when I realised that my kit lens was almost always set to 18mm but I wasn't getting a wide 'feel' from that. At the 10mm end it produces very exciting perspectives and at the 20mm end it's practically a 'standard' lens. The only downside is it could do with being a stop faster, but then I suppose it would be a stop more expensive too!

1st of March 2006 (Wed)	#5
Sisko Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: N Ireland Posts: 123 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Sigma 10-20mm Thanx for the info Tim. I will have to order one. I will post a few pix when I get the lens.

1st of March 2006 (Wed)	#7
In2Photos Moderator, Archive Keeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Near Charlotte, NC. Posts: 19,808 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Sigma 10-20mm Nice shot Jojo. Anyone else with pics? __________________ Mike, The Keeper of the Archive Current Gear and Feedback \| My Pbase Gallery \| mdsportsphoto.com

3rd of March 2006 (Fri)	#8
sboerup Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 831	Re: Sigma 10-20mm By far cheaper than the Canon equivalent, and thanks to Jojo, I realised that it was pretty much just as sharp if not sharper, and I was right. Mine is very sharp, colors and contrast are right on. Heres some sample I used it at for a wedding. Love that limo shot! Yes, I agree if it were at all faster, it would rock. I used it during the reception, very dark, yet shooting at 1/25 it was easy to keep it steady and get great results. Highly recomend the lens.

6th of March 2006 (Mon)	#9
Sikario Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: London Posts: 415	Re: Sigma 10-20mm Here are just some of the images I've taken over the last few months of owning this superb lens - __________________ www.Sikario.co.uk Canon 20D Rolleiflex 6002 Mamiya 6 Yashica-Mat

6th of March 2006 (Mon)	#10
jamiewexler Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Grafton, MA Posts: 1,990 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Sigma 10-20mm Great shots Sikario! I love my Sigma 10-20 - http://www.pbase.com/jamisonwexlerphoto/sigma1020test. It's the only non-Canon lens I own. __________________ Massachusetts Wedding Photographer My blog my facebook my gear

11th of April 2006 (Tue)	#11
phylet Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Leicester - UK Posts: 501 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Starter Lenses wow jojo, the colours from that lens are amazing.

11th of July 2006 (Tue)	#12
Olegis Goldmember Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Israel Posts: 2,073	Re: Sigma 10-20mm Here is my contribution to these samples __________________ Best wishes, Oleg. www.Olegis.com My equipment list 'I take orders from no one except the photographers' – Harry S Truman

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PAFC2004 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 1,084 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Sigma 10-20mm I want one! __________________ Canon 5D MKii \|Canon 350D \| EF 17-40L \| EF 70-200 2.8L \| 580EX II \| 430EX \| EF 1.4x T/C II \| EF 50 1.8II \| Q6600 + 8800 Ultra

11th of July 2006 (Tue)	#14
stevegreen Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Shropshire, UK Posts: 121	Re: Sigma 10-20mm Two at 10mm Great lens! __________________ Pigs? .......... In there? My Flickr My Gear My Website My Blog

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