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I just got back from Iceland again. Last time there I used my 16-35 GM a lot at 16mm. That's why I decided to give the Sigma 14-24 a try. I also got the Haida rear filter set for it.
It's an optically amazing lens, better than the 16-35 GM.
However, in the actual field I still used my GM a lot more because of these reasons:
- I liked the small size, low cost,... of the rear filters, but they aren't practical at all.
Having to remove the lens from the camera everytime you want to use/change a filter is a hassle. Most of the time I really didn't feel like it because of rain, water spray, strong winds, sand, dust,... and just used the GM with my 100mm filter system instead. Much easier, faster and easier to handle filters (especially with gloves on).
- I didn't feel like buying the huge and expensive polarizer for it. I wouldn't even fit in my bag with all the rest of my gear. In Iceland I use polarization a lot, so out came the GM again.
- To me 16-35 is a more versatile focal range than 14-24.
I knew those things beforehand, but actually trying it for a few weeks really made it clear how much easier a 100mm filter system is (at least for me).
I'll keep the Sigma for the time filters aren't needed and the wider 14mm ofcourse.
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and first real use of my tripod, followed by some evening and sunstars shots:
