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03/07/2006 12:04:39 AM · #1 |
Does anybody have any experience with any of these two lenses?
I did a quick test run with the Sigma the other day at the store and I really liked it.. I even like the fact that it's 10 vs 12.. but I don't know much about the Tokina and I just became aware of it so I figured I should check it out before I decide on one.
(Ideally I would love the Canon one, but it seems a bit too pricey for me right now)
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03/07/2006 12:15:41 AM · #2 |
   
Sigma 10-20mm (all at 10mm). No complaints so far. |
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03/07/2006 12:24:51 AM · #3 |
I have the Sigma 10-20. Before I go any further, have a read of this comparison between Sigma, Tokina, Tamron, and Nikon ultra-wides, this will give you a good idea of their respective strengths and weaknesses.
//www.nikonians.org/html/resources/nikon_articles/nikkor/af/wide_angles_shootout/index.html
If you choose to buy the Sigma, make sure that you buy it from a brick and mortar store. It is notorious for having large sample variation: you *may* need to go through a few of them before you score a good copy. My copy of Sigma is much softer in the right side of the frame, and I am in the process of getting it swapped or repaired. More reading here:
//forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1030&message=17442121
Once you land a good copy of the lens, you are likely to be very happy with it.
Hope this helps.
Message edited by author 2006-03-07 00:26:05. |
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03/07/2006 01:40:44 AM · #4 |
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03/07/2006 02:09:36 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by Prof_Fate:
The tokina is better and faster and constant aperture. the sigma (and the tamron 11-18SP) are slow. |
For an ultrawide it does not matter in most circumstances. At 10-20mm you can hand-hold in most low-light conditions. And for landscape shots you'll be stopping the lens down to f/8 - f/11 in any case. Constant f/4 of the Tokina is a nice thing, but only a very small advantage in my opinion. Besides they are slower than Tokina only on the long end. |
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