Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM ELD SLD Aspherical Super Wide

Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM ELD SLD Aspherical Super Wide Angle Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

Regular Price: $950.00 |

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Customer Review

Excellent ultra wide people still don't know about.
I've owned this lens since February and it is my favorite lens for hiking. Using an ultra wide angle lens is a unique experience that comes with a steeper learning curve then most other ranges. The biggest concept to grasp is scale, at 10mm an object 1 foot from your lens will look like its 5 feet away through the viewfinder, so composition and corner to corner attention to detail is crucial to getting a good image.Distortion at its widest is reasonable and expected.It is incredibly sharp in center to mid frame wide open, but it can get a little soft on the edges. I own the Canon 70-200mm 2.8 IS USM II , so I know what sharp looks like and I have no gripes with this sigma.Focus is quick and the rings have just the right amount of tension allowing for precise setting. Try laying on the ground and have a friend jump over you, ultra wide angle lens have incredibly large depths of field and it's hard for this lens to miss focus. Also the minimum...
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May 7, 2010 (San Diego) | Helpful Votes: 25 | Rating: 5

Outsanding lens, well worth considering
This is the first short zoom that I've owned, so I can't compare it to any of its competition. I bought the f3.5 model to shoot in low-light because the built-in flash on my D60 casts a shadow with large caliber lenses. It's a quirky lens, for sure; but one well worth its price, overall. Is the Nikon version worth the extra $250? I'll never know. Those wanting a cheaper entry point would do well looking at the Tamron. Of all my lenses, I use this one most of all, with rave reviews. If I had to do it again, I'd have to go with the Sigma 8-16mm.Update:I have shot hundreds of photos with this lens over the ensuing months of ownership. My single complaint is vignetting, although it is only a problem with available-light indoor photography.While this lens shines when used outdoors for architectural photos, it also does a fantastic job indoors at weddings and parties, when you need to get the full table or dance shot but can't back up enough to frame it with a...
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August 18, 2010 (Toms River, NJ, US) | Helpful Votes: 10 | Rating: 5

Product Description

Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM. This super-wide angle lens has a maximum aperture of F3.5 throughout the entire zoom range. With its wide angle view from 102.4 degrees it can produce striking images with exaggerated perspective. The maximum aperture of F3.5 is ideal for indoor shooting and it enables photographers to emphasize the subject. Two ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements and a SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass element provide excellent correction of color aberration. Four aspherical lenses provide correction for distortion and allow compact and lightweight construction. The Super Multi-Layer coating reduces flare and ghosting. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range. The incorporation of HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor) ensures a quiet and high-speed auto focus as well as full-time manual focusing capability. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 9.4 inches (24cm) throughout the entire zoom range and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:6.6. The lens design incorporates an inner focusing system which eliminates front lens rotation, making the lens particularly suitable for using the Petal-type hood and polarizing filter. The Petal-type hood blocks extraneous light and reduces internal reflection. Top to learn more

Performs just as I expected.
I found this to be a very helpful lens added to my collection. It's great being able to take very wide angle shots without having to stand at a long distance away. The far edges of images can be somewhat soft and suffers from chromatic aberration, but I think any lens at this price level will also be the same; in most images, though, these imperfections do nothing to distract from the overall image, so I find it an acceptable trade-off for the new capabilities it opens up. I haven't yet had a chance to explore the full range of its qualities (like making panoramas and complete 360 domes), but I expect that these should work well with a program like Hugin. I have used Hugin's exposure fusion feature (like HDR+tone mapping in one step), though, and have been very pleased with the dramatic architectural photos which are possible.
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July 2, 2010 | Helpful Votes: 7 | Rating: 4

Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM ELD SLD Aspherical Super Wide Angle Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

Regular Price: $950.00 |

Got a Question for me? Powered by Aol.com   Product Details Filter Size: 82mm Includes: Petal-type Hood supplied Super-Wide: 10-20 with maximum aperture of F3.5 throughout entire zoom range Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. Thank you for shopping with us!

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Outstanding lens
When I bought the 14 months ago, I didn't know what to expect. I never used a 3rd party lens or an ultra wide-angle, but I quickly learned to love the lens and the opportunities it created. Having said goodbye to the lens a week ago (still kicking), I decided to give this new slightly faster model for a spin.Currently reviews or even sample photos are sparse, and even some details seem elusive, so lets start in the beginning:* Like the predecessor, this model features HSM, so all Nikon DSLR users can benefit from this lens (D700, D3, and D3x users will only get a cropped view)* Also like its predecessor, its a hefty well-built lens that's made in Japan* It's comparable in size and weight to the original, but the 82mm front threads...
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July 19, 2009 (Columbus, OH) | Helpful Votes: 113 | Rating: 5

Sigma 10-20 f/3.5 vs Nikon 16-85 3.5-5.6 VR II
I compared performance and test images taken with the Sigma 10-20 f/3.5 against my Nikon 16-85 VRII, which I consider to be my sharpest lens. The photos were taken with a Nikon D5000, tripod mounted, no digital sharpening, of fixed targets on my living room wall at about six feet. The targets consisted of newspaper at the corners and a large US map in the center, with a variety of detail and some color. Illumination was provided by house lamps and a photo flood light. The photos were compared side by side at 200% enlargement.The Sigma 10-20 was not as sharp as the Nikon 16-85 in the very center of the image at comparable focal lengths (16mm and 20mm) and apertures, although was very close by f/5 and nearly the same at f/8. At the edges of the image however, the Sigma 10-20 was as sharp or sharper and had better contrast at all f-stops tested (3.5-8). I have no lens to compare the Sigma 10-20 to at shorter focal lengths but Imaging Resource tests indicate good to very...
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September 29, 2009 (East Falmouth, Ma) | Helpful Votes: 40 | Rating: 5

Didn't Believe It Til I Saw IT
Bought this lens with the idea that if it didn't perform to a professional standard, I'd return it. I LOVE the security I get from Amazon with the 30 day return policy.Long story short, I've shot about 200 floral shots close up and macro equivalent. Virtually all are keepers--and I've already committed a number to gallery wrap canvas in 16x24 prints from Mpix. Got them today and they are, in short, phenomenal.I am still debating the Nikon 12-24 2.8 as I use both a D90 and D700 to maximize my focal lengths given I have 20 or so Nikon lenses ranging in age from 2009 vintage to 1975 glass.All are great and I have three other Sigma lenses as well--none is as fun and accurate as this one. When time permits and budget allows, I'll do a comparison of the Nikon 12-24 but let's face it--it cost three times as much and is generally considered Nikon's tour de force.If you buy this f3.5 Sigma, I cannot imagine you will be anything but...
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July 27, 2009 (Frisco, Texas) | Helpful Votes: 38 | Rating: 5

Product Description

Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM. This super-wide angle lens has a maximum aperture of F3.5 throughout the entire zoom range. With its wide angle view from 102.4 degrees it can produce striking images with exaggerated perspective. The maximum aperture of F3.5 is ideal for indoor shooting and it enables photographers to emphasize the subject. Two ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements and a SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass element provide excellent correction of color aberration. Four aspherical lenses provide correction for distortion and allow compact and lightweight construction. The Super Multi-Layer coating reduces flare and ghosting. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range. The incorporation of HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor) ensures a quiet and high-speed auto focus as well as full-time manual focusing capability. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 9.4 inches (24cm) throughout the entire zoom range and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:6.6. The lens design incorporates an inner focusing system which eliminates front lens rotation, making the lens particularly suitable for using the Petal-type hood and polarizing filter. The Petal-type hood blocks extraneous light and reduces internal reflection. Top to learn more

Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM ELD SLD Aspherical Super Wide Angle Lens for Sony Digital SLR Cameras

Regular Price: $950.00 |

Got a Question for me? Powered by Aol.com   Product Details Super-Wide: 10-20 with maximum aperture of F3.5 throughout entire zoom range Includes: Petal-type Hood supplied Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. Thank you for shopping with us!

Customer Review

Product Description

Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM. This super-wide angle lens has a maximum aperture of F3.5 throughout the entire zoom range. With its wide angle view from 102.4 degrees it can produce striking images with exaggerated perspective. The maximum aperture of F3.5 is ideal for indoor shooting and it enables photographers to emphasize the subject. Two ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements and a SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass element provide excellent correction of color aberration. Four aspherical lenses provide correction for distortion and allow compact and lightweight construction. The Super Multi-Layer coating reduces flare and ghosting. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range. The incorporation of HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor) ensures a quiet and high-speed auto focus as well as full-time manual focusing capability. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 9.4 inches (24cm) throughout the entire zoom range and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:6.6. The lens design incorporates an inner focusing system which eliminates front lens rotation, making the lens particularly suitable for using the Petal-type hood and polarizing filter. The Petal-type hood blocks extraneous light and reduces internal reflection. Top to learn more

Might not work with Sony a77
Be careful! This lens MIGHT not work with the Sony a77 (and a65)! Yesterday this lens arrived, I attached it to my a77, and found that the autofocus did NOT work! After searching around the Web, I found a page on the Sigma Web site that said there are TWO recent versions of this lens: an older version, which has a sticker on the box saying "a33, a55 compatible" and a newer version with a sticker on the box saying "a65, a77 compatible".Even though the newer version has been out since October 2011, apparently Amazon had an older supply, because the lens I was sent had the "a33, a55 compatible" sticker, and not the "a65, a77 compatible" sticker. You can find this page on the Sigma Web site for yourself. Just go to their site and search for "a77" ... it's the only document that is returned as a search result.I contacted Sigma, and they said the compatibility issue is in the firmware, which they can update. But I need to send the lens to them (at my expense!). After...
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March 8, 2012 (Oregon, USA) | Helpful Votes: 6 | Rating: 3

Great Glass
the only problem was the delivery it took them 3 days just to get it shipped. it reached before estimated delivery time yet they gave themselves a lot of space on the estimated delivery time :Sthe lens is great function; well so far i used it few times only nothing major.but great DOF and very good image.very good choice for a super wide lens, if you're worried about the soft corners, simply use a little less focal length, and crop the extreme corners out.
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September 17, 2011 (NY, USA) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 4