Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras by Sigma Corporation
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Digital camera reviews of Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Digital camera Review: Ultra Wide Angle is the new telephoto!!
Summary: 5 Stars
After a lot of research on the net, I opted for the sigma over the canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM for my 1.6x crop camera....and I'm very happy with my choice. Here's why: 1)I'm a beginning hobbyist and had a hard time justifying the significantly increased cost of the canon. 2)The concensus seems to be that, though the canon is slightly better overall, it's not so obvious to most of us in day to day shooting 3)UWA is not my primary zoom range. Most pics I take (so far) have been in the 18-55mm range (so I did spring for the higher quality canon in that range) 4) Many of the differences in quality can be narrowed with photoshop 5)The sigma comes with a lens hood and a nice carrying case 6)The lens feels and looks high quality and the AF is quiet and fast (at least enough for me) 7) the pics are awesome and it's just a really fun lens to shoot with. Bottom line is I can't usually tell the difference unless it's pointed out to me on one of those sites that puts the lens through a series of controlled lab tests and a detailed pixel-peeping analysis (if you don't know what I'm talking about, I would suggest doing a little more research). So unless price is no object, you're a pro, or you frequently shoot in the UWA range, I would get the sigma. It's a great lens for me (but I'm no pro).Digital camera Review: Great wide angle, solid feel
Summary: 4 Stars
This lens has an impressive wide angle capability. I recently took some pictures of a showroom and got ooh's and aah's from my colleagues. I'm very happy with its performance so far in that regard, although I had to take away .5 stars for an occasional lack of crisp focus. Even with high f-stops, low ISO, and a tripod, it was difficult to get sharpness across all the areas of the shot, in every shot. To be fair I have more experimentation to do before the full verdict is in. I'm also biased from working with some nice prime lenses that are very sharp.
The build quality and feel is superb. It is solid and has that feel-good heaviness to it that sums up quality components. The price for the value also gives it a leg up on its more expensive substitutes... which aren't perfect either.
Digital camera Review: Wide Angle lens
Summary: 5 Stars
I took the lens on an international trip and LOVED IT. \I was amazed by how much it captures. I used it for landscape and portraits and it did a great job. Sigma works well with the Canon Rebel XT digital.Digital camera Review: Excellent Lense!!!!!!!!! Once a Non-believer ,now a Believer
Summary: 5 Stars
I was not sure when I ordered this lense what to expect, thinking if I dont like the results, I can return it. I think I am keeping it. I was a non believer, now I am a believer. I did a lot of research as others did and I was a canon lense person all the way. This is a very nice lense good value for the dollar. It feels well made a little heavy but not too heavy, Focuses quick and is quiet.
I was at a car show today and took about 150 shots with my 30D, the color was vibrant and the pictures were sharp and clear. I dont use a wide angle enough to justify the canon price, but i think I will be using this more than I expected. If you want a good wide angle lense at a good price for a cropped sensor camera, this is it.
Digital camera Review: Fantastic Ultra Wide Angle Lens
Summary: 5 Stars
Fantastic Lens. I received my Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens from Amazon yesterday. I did a lot of research prior to buying this lens. My primary concern was that the lens might be a bit too wide and lead to too much distortion. I was wrong. The lens offers incredible quality from 10mm to 20mm. It's quiet, focuses quickly and feels rock solid. So far, I'm very satisfied.
Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens
Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM Standard Zoom Lens
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro Telephoto Lens
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