My first foray into Ultra wide angle: I have never used a very wide lens before now, and it was with a little trepidation I bought a Sigma 10-20mm. It is going to take a while to learn...

Searcher Loc: Kent, England

I have never used a very wide lens before now, and it was with a little trepidation I bought a Sigma 10-20mm. It is going to take a while to learn how to use it effectively, but I thought I would share the first results.

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Bram boy Loc: Vancouver Island B.C. Canada

your kidding . I have had konika, pentax , nikon , minolta .and the first lins I get is a wide but back in those that was a 24mm .now I got a Dx and the
same len's you got .

Zone-System-Grandpa Loc: Springfield, Ohio

Searcher wrote:

I have never used a very wide lens before now, and it was with a little trepidation I bought a Sigma 10-20mm. It is going to take a while to learn how to use it effectively, but I thought I would share the first results.

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Good Morning, My Friend !:D

It's nice to see that you are happy with your new ultra wide glass and it can be seen that you have already given it a try ~ resulting with pleasing images..

Are you using your new 10-20mm on a crop sensor DSLR camera body or a full sensor DSLR camera body ? My reason for asking is that I just might find it entertaining to attempt to use a lens such as yours on a full frame camera body (Nikon D810) with anticipations of getting some clean super-wide angle effects.

Also, to date, I've found that Sigma's newer model lenses are equal in quality to Canon's and Nikon's lenses, and in some situations, Sigma's lenses are even better.. Notably, the Sigma 24-105mm and the Sigma 180mm macro lens which are the only Sigma lenses that I have at this time..

Best Regards,
~Doug~

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Very beautiful first outing!!!!
Erv

shagbat Loc: London

Searcher wrote:

I have never used a very wide lens before now, and it was with a little trepidation I bought a Sigma 10-20mm. It is going to take a while to learn how to use it effectively, but I thought I would share the first results.

I have had this lens for 6 years and adore it. I like shooting from a very low viewpoint. The experts say don't use a polariser as the sky can become 'banded'. I use one, but with care. A graduated ND filter is probably better. (talk to SRB Griturn in Luton.) I am pleased with macro shots when combined with a 1 dioptre close up lens on flowers etc.
(SRB can privide this too)
Now go and enjoy!
Regards and hope this helps.

Searcher Loc: Kent, England

Zone-System-Grandpa wrote:

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DX lens on a Crop sensor body (D200). The "panorama" shot was the result of vigorous cropping after perspective and distortion correction in Lightroom. There still is a little distortion (right hand side mainly) but I can live with that.

The real eye opener for me is that I will have to "see" the photograph before I click the shutter release. Usually, I aim, fire and move on. This lens will only work nicely if I aim, compose - search the viewfinder for highlights - adjust and fire. A whole new way of working for me which might hopefully take my skills up several levels.

Zone-System-Grandpa Loc: Springfield, Ohio

Searcher wrote:

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I don't know about your improving your skills and raising them a few levels because you already are at the upper end levels. Of course, you are one among the few UHH members who can be counted upon for delivering expert advice whereas every time you post comments, I always take heed to that which you have said and will continue to do so ! Keep up the good work !
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mtparker Loc: Cape Charles & Springfield, Virginia

Sigma broke the code on ultrawide lenses in my opinion. When they introduced the 15-30/4.5-5.6 many years ago no one really paid attention to how good it was or that it was a precursor of what was to come.

Then, along came the Sigma 12-24/4.5-5.6, the most rectilinear ultrawide ever produced and the model upon which all their other FX and DX UW zooms since are built. Breakthrough award winning tech.

I carry a Nikkor 14-24/2.8 and a Sigma 12-24/4.5-5.6 everywhere.

BTW, if you want a nice DX surprise that gets very little attention, check out the relatively new Sigma EX 8-16/4.5-5.6 UW zoom. Exceptional! A full frame "look" in a DX package.

shagbat Loc: London

mtparker wrote:

Sigma broke the code on ultrawide lenses in my opi... (show quote)

Mike is right to call the Sigma a 15-30 (equivalent on dx)
it would be pretty pointless using it on an fx body, though on a fx (ie. D800 body, it will aotomatically become the same, but with fewer MP (in theory, still better than say a D300)
My first ultra wide was a Noritar 17mm F4. No metering and 50 quid. In the heady days of 1978, a 24mm was considered ultra wide. I was able to use d.o.f. stop down on my FM and fool my old Photomic F to meter with it.
I still have the lens, but unless I 'butcher' it, (I won't!) it will only work at F4 on my fx Nikon, though I haven't got round to trying it yet. Lots of flare and soft edges!
Sorry to change the thread a bit, just bunged this in for general interest. Shortly after, Soligor and others brought out similar, but meter coupled lenses.
Best regards.

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

Your pano download shot is beautiful...really didn't see any distortion on the right side.

Searcher Loc: Kent, England

Bram boy wrote:

your kidding . I have had konika, pentax , nikon , minolta .and the first lins I get is a wide but back in those that was a 24mm .now I got a Dx and the
same len's you got .

When I get a new camera, I stick a 50mm lens on the front and it does not come off until I understand the camera. That is 50mm on full frame, 35mm on DX, 80mm on 6x6cm and 135mm on 5x4"

These days I use only crop sensor cameras, and the widest lens until the 10-20 was the standard 18-55mm.

Searcher Loc: Kent, England

Erv wrote:

Very beautiful first outing!!!!
Erv

Coming from you that is a compliment indeed. Thank you.

Searcher Loc: Kent, England

mtparker wrote:

BTW, if you want a nice DX surprise that gets very little attention, check out the relatively new Sigma EX 8-16/4.5-5.6 UW zoom. Exceptional! A full frame "look" in a DX package.

Lens budget all used up.

Searcher Loc: Kent, England

jederick wrote:

Your pano download shot is beautiful...really didn't see any distortion on the right side.

I thought the white building behind the yachts on the right were leaning a little. Maybe I am being silly, the masts are all perpendicular.

James56 Loc: Nashville, Tennessee

Way-to-go, nice images for your first time with the lens. Looks like a winner.