Sigma 10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye

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Sigma 10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye

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5	20615	Dec 19, 2012

Recommended By	Average Price
60% of reviewers	$650.00

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Specifications:
For use with smaller chip APS-c cameras only
The full frame diagonal field of view produces striking images with exaggerated perspective of near subject & extreme barrel distortion of the surrounding areas
HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor) ensures a quiet & high-speed auto focus
Super Multi-Layer lens coating reduces flare & ghosting & assures high image quality throughout the entire zoom range
The minimum focusing distance of 5.3 inches & a magnification ratio of 1 to 3.3 allows subjects to be as close as ¾ of an inch from the lenses’ front element
Supplied with a gelatin filter holder at the rear for easy addition of color correction filters

Lens Construction 12 Elements in 7 Groups
Angle of View 154°(180° for Nikon, 167° for Canon) (1)
Number of Diaphragm Blades 7
Mininum Aperture f22
Minimum Focusing Distance 13.5 cm / 5.3 in
Maximum Magnifications 1:3.3
Dimensions
(Diameter x Length) 75.8 x 83.1 mm/3.0 x 3.3 in

grueber34
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Review Date: Dec 19, 2012

Recommend? | Price paid: Not Indicated

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Note that the photo above does not match the lens in question. Also, the written descriptiion above refers to a zoom (?).

Dec 19, 2012

grueber34
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Review Date: Dec 12, 2012

Recommend? no | Price paid: $500.00 | Rating: 4

Pros:	Nice and sharp.
Cons:	Big and heavy.

I really like the results of this lens on my Canon T4i and appreciate the 2.8 aperture. However, due to its disproportionate size and weight, I opt to leave it at home most of the time. It is considerably larger and heavier than the Canon 15/2.8 for full frame, and nearly the same size as the very good Sigma 18-250 Macro. No idea why Sigma needed to design such a formidable thing. Another minor gripe is that due to Canon's 1.6x crop factor, you will not get a 180-degree diagonal view as with Nikon.

Dec 12, 2012

Mond
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Location: United Kingdom
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Review Date: Jul 6, 2012

Recommend? yes | Price paid: Not Indicated | Rating: 10

Pros:	Price, build, sharpness
Cons:	Lenscap nearly as big as the lens

Super little lens, sharp right across from corner to corner, fast focus. Great fun when used correctly.

I use it with Nikon DSLRs and post-processing software 'Hemi fisheye' for great results.

Jul 6, 2012

tom s
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Location: Croatia
Posts: 158

Review Date: Jun 3, 2011

Recommend? yes | Price paid: $800.00 | Rating: 10

Pros:	Fast and silent focusing, sharp, great macro ability (1:1.3), nice bokeh (unlike most fast wide angle lenses), price
Cons:	Hood is of limited use (more suitable for storage than for providing shade or protection), can't accept filters.

As the only fast fisheye for a Canon 1.6x crop cameras, this lens is great and fun to use.

Jun 3, 2011

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Registered: Feb 1, 2011
Location: Germany
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Review Date: Feb 2, 2011