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GreenTeaSuicid
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Registered: Oct 25, 2005
Location: United States
Posts: 135
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Review Date: Jun 30, 2009
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Amazing angles, fast, fancy pants
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the constant fear of scratching the bubble of glass, the lens cover thing...
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Ok so let me start off by saying that I did not pay for this lens, well not entirely...
A fellow on Craigslist had it paired with his D300 and was asking to trade with someone for a 17-55mm 2.8. I had recently moved up to the D700 so the trade was an easy and a well worth one at that.
So the lens...
-I never shot that wide, even at 17mm the crop frame of the DX was a bit limiting and you didn't always get that wide feeling. With this lens it is amazing. The lens picks up so much in such a small distance. You can literally hold the lens inches from the face of your subject and get an awesome portrait.
-The build quality is amazing, It feels like a "tank" as soon as it is on, and the metal hood is a plus. The "bubble" is still scary at times since I do carry my camera around everywhere.
-All in all, the straight lines stay straight and the curved lines stay curved. If your on a full frame body and want a wide lens that is going to not only shock and awe your views but is a blast to shoot with also...get this lens. I would have paid the full price for this lens hands down. it is just right...
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 Jun 30, 2009
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avfoto
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Registered: Mar 12, 2007
Location: Spain
Posts: 3
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Review Date: Mar 13, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Wide enough on my crop bodies, sharp side to side.
Flareless.
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None.
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I get a nice wide view on my 1.5 bodies which is OK at the moment, I would like to see it work on the FF bodies Nikon will have to do.
Martin
www.avfotografia.es
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Mar 13, 2007
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Doug Quance
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Location: United States
Posts: 3036
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Review Date: Nov 15, 2005
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,400.00
| Rating: 10
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As a rectilinear lens, it performs extremely well particularly when shooting architecture. Sharp corner to corner. Very good with flare - I've shot into the sun many times with amazing results. Built like a tank. You could drive nails with this lens!
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It is expensive, and it is heavy.
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I purchased this lens as a wide angle to do architectural interiors and exteriors. On a 1.5 crop factor digital, I wish it was just a little wider... but it does all that I need it to do.
The build quality is very good, and you can get so close to the subject - you have to be careful not to bump into the subject with that big bubble front lens.
It controls flare very well for a superwide, though as some angles you will get to flare. Into the sun it performs very well.
This lens isn't as fun as a fish... but it is still fun to use. Because of the cost, you may have to justify your need/want for this lens. I needed it - therefore I could justify it... but if I didn't, I would've bought the 12-24 instead.
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Nov 15, 2005
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phiggys
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Registered: Apr 7, 2004
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 25
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Review Date: Oct 30, 2004
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,100.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Ultra-wide field of view on 35mm film camera and good on digital.
Superb build and optical quality.
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Cons:
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Big,Heavy and expensive.
But quality usually is !
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Purchased this lens as I missed not having a real wide angle for my digital SLR.
Have since purchased Nikons AFD 16mm f2.8 fisheye and the 14mm has stayed at home since :-(
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Oct 30, 2004
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JonCanfield
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Registered: Aug 15, 2002
Location: United States
Posts: 2709
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Review Date: Apr 25, 2003
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,400.00
| Rating: 10
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Awesome coverage on 35mm, true wide angle on digital. Great build quality, very little flair problem, good corner sharpness
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Cons:
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Heavy, expensive
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I looked at the Nikon and the Sigma 14mm before buying. The Nikon was so much better with flair and edge sharpness. Even though it cost twice as much, it's worth it. The lens is big and heavy. If you shoot exclusively digital, it might be worth waiting for the 12-24 DX lens. If you shoot wide angle, for now this is the best thing out there!
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Apr 25, 2003
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