Mark1948

As I've always liked wide lenses, I'm thinking about picking up a Sigma 8-16mm f4/5.6 but, wanted the input of the UHH crew. Any comments and/or suggestions are greatly appreciated.

O2Ra

I have this lens and love it. I use it differently than most folks though. I've been using it to shoot pics of bands in low light night clubs.
Before I got it I read where it won't focus in low light. Don't buy that crap. It's the body of the camera you own ability to focus in low light. I've used this lens on a Nikon d810 in super low light.
Also used it for some group photos at a wedding shoot. Just don't shoot it wide open for this type of work. Stop it down a bit for most anything you want good detail across the whole frame. 1 stop makes all difference in the world.
I've also shot some architectural stuff with it. Old 1800s buildings at 8mm in portrait orientation. Used carefully and properly it gives a very cool perspective.
Ultra wide angles give cool perspectives and a look no other lens can. But care , planning and proper framing have to be exercised.
This lens has great sharpness and absolutely beautiful color rendering and create cool dramatic pictures if used properly. One trick is to leave a little room on the edges when framing the picture as distortion is big on the edges. Be very careful shooting groups of people. I use mine for dramatic effects and not proper perspective. Good luck and know what your shooting with an ultra wide before buying one.

dynaquest1 Loc: Austin, Texas

When I was shooting DX, I used the Sigma 10-20mm for real estate interiors. Loved it so much, when I upgraded to full frame a few years ago, I got the very similar Sigma 12-24mm. Still using it. Just be careful with distortion (there is going to be a lot) and keep the camera level when shooting to minimize it...especially at the low end.