Sigma 12-24mm EX DG - Popeye

jacobsen1 · 2nd of April 2007 (Mon)

I was just looking on the lens sample images archive thread (that's a mouthful/fingerful!) and noticed the Sigma 12~24mm wasn't on the list. I figured I'd start a thread with some samples of what I've done with it.

I have some reviews up on my Pbase account, you can find this lenses review here:
http://www.pbase.com/benjacobsen/sigma_12_24mm
all the reviews are linked in my signature.

on to some test shots:
on my old 10D:

HDRi with my 1DmII

and this is what it looks like:

Ben

joshandlauri · 2nd of April 2007 (Mon)

Excellent Idea, can't wait to see more pics.

august23 · 2nd of April 2007 (Mon)

Does the Sigma 12-24 work on FF? I mean I expect rediculous vignetting wide open but zoomed to say 16-20?

jacobsen1 · 2nd of April 2007 (Mon)

yep. I know seeing as much info, first hand experience, and test shots as you can always helps. The other thing I'd love to see, is this lens compared on 3 different sensor sizes. I might be getting a XTi here soon, and if so I'll also post up some shots with that combination. I know of some guys using this on 5Ds too, so it gets really wide there...

I've realized the more I look at my shots with this lens, I tend to use it at 12mm more than all other FLs combined... Interesting.

The other test I'd love to see, is this on a 1.3 cropped sensor, versus a 10~22 on a 1.6 and then toss in a 17~40mm or 16~35mm on a FF body just to see how they all compare.... Obviously different resolutions will effect the outcome a bit, but if you "water" them all down to say 8mp (or whatever the lowest of the bunch was) and compare them, I'd be very curious to see how they stack up. I like the idea of a super lightweight travel setup with a XT/XTi with the 10~22....

Ben

jacobsen1 · 2nd of April 2007 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by august23

Does the Sigma 12-24 work on FF? I mean I expect rediculous vignetting wide open but zoomed to say 16-20?

From what I've seen it "works" fine on a FF and only has slight vinetting. I loaned mine to a friend with a 5D for like 10 minutes and that was enough for him to go buy one.

Ben

cjm · 1st of May 2007 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacobsen1

From what I've seen it "works" fine on a FF and only has slight vinetting. I loaned mine to a friend with a 5D for like 10 minutes and that was enough for him to go buy one.

Ben

PLEASE get your friend to post some FF shots at 12mm. We are all dying to see I think.

Lani Kai · 2nd of May 2007 (Wed)

1D Mark II, 12mm, 1/40s, f/11

hmv · 2nd of May 2007 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by august23

Does the Sigma 12-24 work on FF? I mean I expect rediculous vignetting wide open but zoomed to say 16-20?

Yes. And moderate vignetting wide open ... not the kind you get from a lens not intended to cover a full frame. Both of the following were taken on a 1Ds :-

Just to point out the weak point in my equipment list is the stuff behind the camera

jacobsen1 · 2nd of May 2007 (Wed)

Now on my 5D (all at 12mm):

cjm · 3rd of May 2007 (Thu)

Wow that isnt too bad at all. Heck my 10-22 does that sometimes when I put a filter on it and I don't mind because it takes very little time to correct it when shooting with RAW. NICE when I go FF someday I am buying this lens. Amazing stuff.

bowlesbe · 3rd of May 2007 (Thu)

Wow, 12 on a 5d is definately wider than 10 on a crop.

Mr. Clean · 3rd of May 2007 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by bowlesbe

Wow, 12 on a 5d is definately wider than 10 on a crop.

Considerably. 16mm of FL compared to 12 on the wide end is huge.

I'm sold on this lens completely now. Especially since it's the only true UWA lens for 1.3 crop.

Kraig C · 4th of May 2007 (Fri)

Alot of great examples, much wider than the kit lense, I've decided that after seeing this... I need a wider lens!

jacobsen1 · 4th of May 2007 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Clean

Considerably. 16mm of FL compared to 12 on the wide end is huge.

I'm sold on this lens completely now. Especially since it's the only true UWA lens for 1.3 crop.

Yeah, that's why I got it originally is I knew I'd go FF eventually, but had a 1.3 so it was the only way to get to ~16mm there...

I'm keeping this, but I think I also want the 17~40L for filter use and so I don't get too dependant on the whole 12mm super wide angle (seems when I use this lens 99% of the shots are at 12mm....)

Ben

jojet · 11th of May 2007 (Fri)

I had the 12-24 with me in China. I didn't use it most of the time (that was the 24-105) but 12 mm on FF (i shoot with 5d).... boy what an angle!

12mm, f11

An another in the Jaden Boeddhaa temple, Shanghai
12 mm, f 4.5

john

2nd of April 2007 (Mon)	#1
jacobsen1 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mt View, RI Posts: 9,361	Sigma 12-24mm EX DG - Popeye I was just looking on the lens sample images archive thread (that's a mouthful/fingerful!) and noticed the Sigma 12~24mm wasn't on the list. I figured I'd start a thread with some samples of what I've done with it. I have some reviews up on my Pbase account, you can find this lenses review here: http://www.pbase.com/benjacobsen/sigma_12_24mm all the reviews are linked in my signature. on to some test shots: on my old 10D: HDRi with my 1DmII and this is what it looks like: Ben __________________ My Gear List my sites: benjacobsenphoto.com \| newschoolofphotography.com GND buyers FAQ

2nd of April 2007 (Mon)	#2
joshandlauri Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 245	Re: -= Archive =- Sigma 12-24mm EX DG images. Excellent Idea, can't wait to see more pics. __________________ Canon 350/xt ,50mm 1.8, Sigma 17-70mm, Sigma 70-300mm DG Macro, Sigma Super Flash Canon Backpack, Ebay tubes (awesome), Cheap tripod and a Sony DSC-S40 and a lot of hope and dreams of more gear. And in 3 Months either a Canon 70-200 f/4 or a 70-300 IS still debating.

2nd of April 2007 (Mon)	#3
august23 Sensitive + Shopoholic = chick? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bergen County, New Jersey Posts: 3,112 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: -= Archive =- Sigma 12-24mm EX DG images. Does the Sigma 12-24 work on FF? I mean I expect rediculous vignetting wide open but zoomed to say 16-20? __________________

2nd of April 2007 (Mon)	#4
jacobsen1 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mt View, RI Posts: 9,361	Re: -= Archive =- Sigma 12-24mm EX DG images. yep. I know seeing as much info, first hand experience, and test shots as you can always helps. The other thing I'd love to see, is this lens compared on 3 different sensor sizes. I might be getting a XTi here soon, and if so I'll also post up some shots with that combination. I know of some guys using this on 5Ds too, so it gets really wide there... I've realized the more I look at my shots with this lens, I tend to use it at 12mm more than all other FLs combined... Interesting. The other test I'd love to see, is this on a 1.3 cropped sensor, versus a 10~22 on a 1.6 and then toss in a 17~40mm or 16~35mm on a FF body just to see how they all compare.... Obviously different resolutions will effect the outcome a bit, but if you "water" them all down to say 8mp (or whatever the lowest of the bunch was) and compare them, I'd be very curious to see how they stack up. I like the idea of a super lightweight travel setup with a XT/XTi with the 10~22.... Ben __________________ My Gear List my sites: benjacobsenphoto.com \| newschoolofphotography.com GND buyers FAQ

2nd of May 2007 (Wed)	#7
Lani Kai "blissfully unaware" Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pure Michigan Posts: 2,105 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: -= Archive =- Sigma 12-24mm EX DG images. 1D Mark II, 12mm, 1/40s, f/11 __________________ SmugMug \| Facebook \| Twitter \| Google+ \| 500px Equipment list \| Colorburn Founder, Canon Digital Photography group on Facebook Last edited by Lani Kai : 1st of June 2008 (Sun) at 23:26.

3rd of May 2007 (Thu)	#10
cjm Goldmember Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 4,737 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: -= Archive =- Sigma 12-24mm EX DG images. Wow that isnt too bad at all. Heck my 10-22 does that sometimes when I put a filter on it and I don't mind because it takes very little time to correct it when shooting with RAW. NICE when I go FF someday I am buying this lens. Amazing stuff. __________________ Christopher J Martin Gear: 1D MKIII - 60D - 40D - G9 - 24mm f1.4 L - 24-70mm F2.8 L - 70-200mm IS f2.8 L - 100-400 f4.5-5.6 IS L and more...

3rd of May 2007 (Thu)	#11
bowlesbe Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 500 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: -= Archive =- Sigma 12-24mm EX DG images. Wow, 12 on a 5d is definately wider than 10 on a crop. __________________ the perfect crop setup 30d / 10-22 / 17-50 / 60 macro / 70-300 IS

4th of May 2007 (Fri)	#13
Kraig C Goldmember Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,205	Re: -= Archive =- Sigma 12-24mm EX DG images. Alot of great examples, much wider than the kit lense, I've decided that after seeing this... I need a wider lens!

11th of May 2007 (Fri)	#15
jojet Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 10	Re: -= Archive =- Sigma 12-24mm EX DG images. I had the 12-24 with me in China. I didn't use it most of the time (that was the 24-105) but 12 mm on FF (i shoot with 5d).... boy what an angle! 12mm, f11 An another in the Jaden Boeddhaa temple, Shanghai 12 mm, f 4.5 john

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