p.1 #1 · Sigma 10-20mm HSM - I finally put my hands on it!!!
For two hours now I am a happy owner of this beauty. I had two lenses to chose from and i had a chance to make test shots before buy and see them on my PC.
As for me (examining 100% crop on PS) lens is sharp through the whole range, best at f/8 but still wery well usable wide open!!!
Looks like CA is low and wery well controlled too.
Mechanically feels very good with nice tight and smooth rings.
I'll try to show some pics later.
I think it was worth waiting!!!
I'm very satisfied.
p.1 #4 · Sigma 10-20mm HSM - I finally put my hands on it!!!
Petrus wrote:
Mark, I know there is sth. written about it but if you can explain it fast: how can I post some pics, here. On my other, Polish forum I do it by Imageshack.
It's easy. If you have something like imageshack, just point to the link.
If you know the full path, including the .jpg at the end, include that and you get the photo.
p.1 #6 · Sigma 10-20mm HSM - I finally put my hands on it!!!
Sorry this weekend is very busy. I made tests vs. 24-120 VR yesterday till 2:00 am. Sigma is a clear winner (barely comparing S 20mm vs. N 24mm)!!! Some pictures on Monday...
p.1 #10 · Sigma 10-20mm HSM - I finally put my hands on it!!!
I'm not sure if I understand word tapered correctly, but lens body is equally wide except that the filter thread is slightly wider. Lens is nice and compact, not more fat than my 24-120 VR and much shorter. Zooming from 10 to 20mm extends the lens ~4mm. Both zoom & focusing rings move VERY smooth.
p.1 #16 · Sigma 10-20mm HSM - I finally put my hands on it!!!
No need for more pics. - OK. I can see now that upper right corner is always less sharp, but as I said camera could be not parallel. I wonder what you think.
p.1 #17 · Sigma 10-20mm HSM - I finally put my hands on it!!!
I'm impressed.
I want to buy a wide, the canon 10-22 is too expensive, so I'm thinking either the tamron 11-18 or the sigma 10-20, this is the first time i've really seen much about the 10-20, thanks!
p.1 #18 · Sigma 10-20mm HSM - I finally put my hands on it!!!
You've made up my mind. I was deciding between this lens and the Tokina 12-24mm f/4 and the optical quality is just as good if not better. Thanks for all the tests.
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