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10/18/2007 07:55:10 PM · #1 |
Since I started heading into the mountains, I have gotten more and more into landscape photography and was looking at my options. From what I've seen, I have 3 options and was wondering what everyones take on them are.
Thanks in advance for your input:
Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC (no HSM on the Minolta version)
Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG (again, no HSM on the Minolta version)
Tamron SP AF11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di-II LD Aspherical
Also, the Tamron comes in a 'USA' and 'Imported' versions. Is there a difference in the 2?
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10/18/2007 08:32:56 PM · #2 |
I cant get enough of my sigma 10-20 the HSM is just to make it quieter so no real issues there. The build quality is fine, focus can be a bit slow but thats not an issue for landscape, my primary interest as well.
One of the bigger things that I looked for in a super wide angle was ensuring that the front of the lens doesn't protrude past the end of the body of the lens, i.e the top of the convex glass. This enables any filters you want to be right up close on the front, helping against vengetting.
The 10mm is something special. alas I don't know the others but I thought Id chime in :)
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10/18/2007 09:14:18 PM · #3 |
I am selling my tokina at the moment, here is the link. It is a fantasic lens.
tokina |
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10/18/2007 09:27:37 PM · #4 |
I have the Sigma 12-24. I like it a lot and it's a good lens, but it's probably a bit more than you need because it's designed to cover full frame. I bought it because, at the time, it was the only super-wide available. I've kept it, instead or trading it for another lens, because I like it.
To be honest, the presence or lack of HSM is not important on a superwide because the DOF is so great, even wide open, that focusing is almost easier to do manually. Of greater importance, IMO, is the ability to focus close.
The difference between the US and imported versions is that for the the US versions the warranty will be supported by the manufacturer and warranty for the imported versions will usually be from the retailer. For the small difference, I never buy the imported versions. |
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10/19/2007 01:08:54 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by lentil:
I am selling my tokina at the moment, here is the link. It is a fantasic lens.
tokina |
If I had a Canon, I'd hop on it.
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
For the small difference, I never buy the imported versions. |
It's $100 difference. Not exactly chicken feed.
Thanks for the replies. I'll have to do a bit more research. All 3 lenses get good reviews.
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10/19/2007 01:28:15 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by MrEd:
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Originally posted by Spazmo99:
For the small difference, I never buy the imported versions. |
It's $100 difference. Not exactly chicken feed.
Thanks for the replies. I'll have to do a bit more research. All 3 lenses get good reviews. |
That $100 will seem like nothing if you can't get service on your lens in the US. Just be careful. |
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10/19/2007 07:58:34 AM · #7 |
I was wondering if there's a difference in quality. But, yeah I know what you mean Spazmo.
US version
Imported (currently out of stock)
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