Ed718 Member  223 posts Joined Feb 2008 Location: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA U.S.A. More info | Feb 04, 2008 13:38 | #1 I'm looking for a super wide angle lense for my Rebel XTI. I was looking at this lense here which I have read some good reviews on. I was chatting with someone who mentioned a fixed lense was a better choice. I was kinda eyeing this lense from sigma but what are your thoughts and has anyone used this lense ( Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM ). My budget is around $500-$600 for a wide angle lense. Thanks in advance guys........ "You can take the New Yorker out of NY, but you'll NEVER take NY out of the New Yorker"
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kekoa Senior Member 650 posts Joined Dec 2007 Location: HB- California More info | Feb 04, 2008 13:43 | #2 I would go for the canon 10-22, but thats only because I like to use Canon lenses. I'm also a noob so take my advice with a grain of salt.
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DorkKnight Senior Member  638 posts Likes: 40 Joined Jan 2008 Location: Wales More info | Feb 04, 2008 13:44 | #3 I've recently purchased the Sigma 10-20mm and I'm happy with it, I use it with my 400D/XTi. Jason
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Feb 04, 2008 13:47 | #4 Wow quick replies thanks guys. Dork where and how much coin did you drop on that lense? "You can take the New Yorker out of NY, but you'll NEVER take NY out of the New Yorker"
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Overkill Goldmember  1,062 posts Joined Jul 2006 Location: Amsterdam Netherlands More info | Feb 04, 2008 13:47 | #5 Ive owned the Sigma 10-20.. superb lens.. Canon EOS 40D Gripped / 20D Gripped, EF 70-200 2.8L, [COLOR=black]EF 100-400 IS USM L, EF-S 17-55 2.8 IS USM, EF-S 10-22 USM, Sigma 105mm 2.8 EX Macro, Kenko 2XTC DG Kenko 1.4TC DG, Kenko Extension Tubes DG 12-20, Canon Speedlite 580EX, Manfrotto Tripod!
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DorkKnight Senior Member 638 posts Likes: 40 Joined Jan 2008 Location: Wales More info | Feb 04, 2008 13:55 | #6 Ed 718 wrote in post #4849706  Dork where and how much coin did you drop on that lense? It cost around $550 USD, however, I'm based in the UK and I bought it from a UK store for around £280. Jason
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Feb 04, 2008 14:27 | #7 I've found it for as low as $440 dollars here from an online source. If anyone has a link for a cheaper price post it. The link you sent has some amazing pictures with that lense. I can't wait to get the skill needed for some of those shots. "You can take the New Yorker out of NY, but you'll NEVER take NY out of the New Yorker"
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Brweekley Member 63 posts Likes: 1 Joined Aug 2007 More info | Feb 04, 2008 14:34 | #8 www.us1photo.com 5D/17-40L/70-200 F2.8L IS II
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Mr_Bester Member 111 posts Joined Dec 2007 More info | Feb 04, 2008 14:37 | #9 I saw one in the Classifieds here for around $400. I got mine from Craigslist for $300. gear: 50d, siggy 10-20, siggy 24-70 f/2.8, canon 70-200 f/4L, Canon 400 f/5.6L
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james048a Member 83 posts Joined Dec 2007 Location: Inland Empire, So. Cal More info | Feb 04, 2008 16:32 | #10 I have the sigma 10-20mm and i like it so far. And it was in my price range too. I say go with the sigma or canon one. Canon 7D, 40D | Canon 18-135 IS lens | Canon 70-200/f4L | Sigma 30mm 1.4 | Sigma 10-20mm | Sekonic L-308B | 2-Photogenic 320w/s | 580exII | Elinchrom Skyport Universal Tx&Rx
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Feb 04, 2008 17:03 | #11 The reviews I read claim the Sigma lense is damn near comparable and in some cases on par with the Canon. Am I correct to assume manufacturers lenses are better than third party or is this not the case. "You can take the New Yorker out of NY, but you'll NEVER take NY out of the New Yorker"
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simwells Goldmember 1,504 posts Joined Feb 2007 Location: Sheffield, UK More info | Feb 04, 2008 17:11 | #12 Ed 718 wrote in post #4850946 The reviews I read claim the Sigma lense is damn near comparable and in some cases on par with the Canon. Am I correct to assume manufacturers lenses are better than third party or is this not the case. It varies depending on the specific lens you're comparing, in general yes BUT this is a huge generalisation.
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eryk Goldmember  2,055 posts Likes: 1 Joined Apr 2005 More info | Feb 04, 2008 17:13 | #13 dont forget the tokina 12-24! Canon EOS 5Dmk3 //
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Feb 05, 2008 14:10 | #14 So comparing the same lense in the catagory of around 20mm it seems I have choices of Canon, Sigma and Tokina but which would be the more sharp, crisp and clear of the choices.........I'm confused and looking to buy within the next week. I will be taking myt first trip to San Franciso's Fisherman's Warf so I definately want to try out my new toys. "You can take the New Yorker out of NY, but you'll NEVER take NY out of the New Yorker"
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drummerblake777 Member 89 posts Joined Aug 2007 Location: Southeast, Georgia More info | Get the Sigma...$100 less than Canon 10-22 and comes with 4 year warranty, case, and lens hood. Canon only comes with 1 year. Absolutely LOVE my Sigma. Favorite lens by far. -Blake
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