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p.1 #1 · Sigma 12-24 version II

Anyone tried this version II lens ? Gonna put it on a 5D and a MarkIV. looking for some width on the MarkIII and MarkIV..Wondering if anyone has one and shed some insight on how it performs.

Dec 01, 2011 at 05:25 PM

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p.1 #2 · Sigma 12-24 version II

I think it's probably been a few months, but someone did post a nice review of the new 12-24 in the Canon forum.

Dec 01, 2011 at 10:36 PM

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p.1 #3 · Sigma 12-24 version II

saw it. Im gonna pass on the sigma

Dec 01, 2011 at 10:52 PM

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p.1 #4 · Sigma 12-24 version II

I've had the original version for maybe 5 years, and I can't ever foresee getting rid of it. Stopped down to f/8 or smaller it's very sharp on my 1Ds2, with very little distortion. Back then minty used ones could sometimes be had for <$400. It has it's quirks, though - I've got to hand-hold ND or GND filters in front of it, and it can show some wicked flare if the sun is in just the right spot.

Dec 02, 2011 at 01:33 PM

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p.1 #5 · Sigma 12-24 version II

I have seen user reviews about. A quick search pulled up these:

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...igma+1224&qf=m

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=39597806

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/top...,12-24#9851507

http://www.ianandersonphotography.co...8380171_8wZhRL

and more links in this thread
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...ht=sigma+12-24

Dec 03, 2011 at 06:50 PM

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p.1 #6 · Sigma 12-24 version II

dcains wrote:
I've had the original version for maybe 5 years, and I can't ever foresee getting rid of it. Stopped down to f/8 or smaller it's very sharp on my 1Ds2, with very little distortion. Back then minty used ones could sometimes be had for <$400. It has it's quirks, though - I've got to hand-hold ND or GND filters in front of it, and it can show some wicked flare if the sun is in just the right spot.

Ageed, I have the original and you'd need to rip it from my cold dead hand. If the new version is an improvement than it will be a keeper for anyone that buys it. Me, I'll keep the original - maybe I got a good copy but it's one hell of a lens.

Dec 06, 2011 at 01:44 AM

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p.1 #7 · Sigma 12-24 version II

both original versions i had were mushy in the corners at any aperture and focal length. i didn't keep them long. that's the way it goes with Sigma lenses.

Herb....

Dec 06, 2011 at 07:33 PM

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p.1 #8 · Sigma 12-24 version II

DXO Mark, 12/6, Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM II Canon vs Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Canon

Dec 07, 2011 at 01:22 PM

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p.1 #9 · Sigma 12-24 version II

There's not much we do about a soft copy of a lens but most other optical faults are easily fixed with modern software.

The thing is that there are few if any alternatives to the Sigma 12-24, at least for Canon cameras. Nikon has a very good 14-24.

SteveStanford, welcome to FM

One post in one year isn't exactly a lot. Don't be too shy.

- Alan

Dec 12, 2011 at 02:51 PM

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